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Concord Camera Corp. Wins Computer Times 'Editor's Choice' Award; Concord Eye-Q 4060AF is First Digital Camera to Win Computer Times Award since August 2002.


HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Concord Camera Corp. ("Concord") (Nasdaq:LENS), a global leader in high-quality, popular-priced digital cameras, today announced that it won the Computer Times "Editor's Choice" Award for the Concord Eye-Q 4060AF (see full article at http://computertimes.com/jun04edchoiceConcordEyeQ4060AF.htm).

The Concord Eye-Q 4060AF digital camera is the first digital camera to win the coveted cov·et  
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1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy.

2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire.
 Computer Times Editor's Choice award since August 2002. According to according to
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 Computer Times, the Concord Eye-Q 4060AF not only impressed their toughest reviewing editor, but it also "includes an impressive list of high-end features for a very affordable price - a key feature in winning this award. Our hats off to everyone involved in its design and marketing. A job well done," said Angie Kibiloski, Computer Times.

Kibiloski continues, "This camera has been a treat to use, and I would absolutely recommend it. I have tried many other digital cameras in the past, and have not been terribly impressed. Actually, I quickly become very frustrated with their limitations. However, the Concord Eye Q 4060AF has met all of my expectations, and exceeded a few as well. Way to go Concord!"

The Concord Eye-Q 4060AF is a 4 megapixel digital camera that fits everyone's budget with a retail price of only $179.99. It features a high-resolution 4 megapixel sensor, easy-to-use controls, a 6x digital zoom Simulating a longer focal length in a digital camera via software. The digital zoom is accomplished via image enhancement software within the camera itself rather than the inherent mechanics of the physical zoom lens. For more details, see optical zoom. , preset and automatic settings, a 1.5-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film.

TFT - Thin Film transistor
 color LCD screen, auto focus for easy shooting at any range, 16MB of internal memory, AVI (Audio Video Interleaved) A Windows multimedia video format from Microsoft. It interleaves standard waveform audio and digital video frames (bitmaps) to provide reduced animation at 15 fps at 160x120x8 resolution. Audio is 11,025Hz, 8-bit samples.  video clips, and a macro mode for close up photography. The camera uses SD/MMC cards, one of the most popular and easy to find storage cards in the market.

The Concord Eye-Q 4060AF is available immediately, priced at $179.99 SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol.  through retailers. It is compatible with Windows 98 SE See Windows Second Edition. , 2000, ME, XP and Mac OS 9.0. The camera comes with a pouch, strap, USB USB
 in full Universal Serial Bus

Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer.
 and AV cables, 2 AA batteries, AC adapter Same as power adapter. , full-feature photo-editing and driver software, and User & Quick Start Guides.

About Computer Times

Computer Times has 125,000+ readers throughout the world on six continents. It has readers in 47 of 50 states, including DC and Puerto Rico, 8 Canadian provinces, 11 North American countries, 8 South American countries, 34 European countries, 30 Asian countries, 4 Australian countries, and 11 African countries. Computer Times (http://computertimes.com) is one of the most popular Web sites on the Internet.

About Concord Camera Corp.

Concord Camera Corp. is a global developer, designer, manufacturer and marketer of high quality, popularly priced, digital, instant, Advanced Photo System (APS) and 35mm cameras. Concord markets its cameras worldwide under the trademarks POLAROID, JENOPTIK, CONCORD and CONCORD EYE Q through direct sales offices in the United States, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, France and Japan and through independent sales agents. Products manufactured by Concord are manufactured in its vertically integrated manufacturing facilities in the People's Republic of China. The POLAROID trademark is owned by Polaroid Corporation and is used by Concord under license from Polaroid. The JENOPTIK trademark is owned by Jenoptik AG and is used by Concord under license from Jenoptik AG. CONCORD and CONCORD EYE Q are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Concord Camera Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.

Except for the historical matters contained herein, statements in this press release are forward-looking and are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor

1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated.

2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
 provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements, including the statements regarding anticipated or expected results and the future introduction of new products, involve risks and uncertainties which may affect the Company's business and prospects, including the risks discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K

A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information.


Form 10-K

See 10-K.
 for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2003 and subsequently filed reports. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release represent our estimates only as of the date hereof, or as of such earlier dates as are indicated, and should not be relied upon as representing our estimates as of any subsequent date. While we may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if our estimates change.
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