1. 5-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 13-by-17-inch enlargements
2. Schneider-Kreuznach C-Variogon 2.8X optical zoom lens combines with 3.6x digital zoom for 10x total zoom
3. 1.8" display screen; one-touch "Sharing" button; burst mode
4. Store images in 32 MB of internal memory or optional Secure Digital memory cards (memory card not included)
5. Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery KLIC 5000 (included with in-camera charger)

Customer Review :

Used to love this camera

This camera was given to me as a gift and I immediately fell in love. The picture quality was excellent, especially when taking pictures outdoors. A couple years after I got it I started having some trouble with the lens. Now the camera has permanently shut off, the lens is still stuck, and despite the fact that I bought new batteries and charged them, I can't get the camera to even turn on. I haven't dropped it, wet it, or abused it in any way so this is a bit of a disappointment. Durability matters as much as the picture quality to me.

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Customer service

The following message was sent to me from your customer service department. I am very disappointed at the responses I have received in trying to track my order and find out what went wrong with the delay. It is sad to find out that your people think that customer service and customer satisfaction is so hilarious. Your responses indicates that the customer service rep is still baffled by not knowing what went wrong with the order not being received on my end, and only is concerned about a negative comment received and his inability to gain a retraction. I set out at the start of my inquiries to simply find out where my order was, as I typed this question in to your company I could not send it without filling out your satisfaction survey. My mistake was shopping on line with a company that is of little help when it come to serving there customers. I will correct my mistake and I will be stepping back from any other purchasing from your company.

Sincerely Tom Scully


Tom--you are hilarious---you made a mistake--left us negative feedback and now send us email after email over issues that have nothing to do with your mistake---I will chalk this one up to a horrid experience with an difficult customer. I tried....have a super day!!!

I'm still a little baffled here----we did everything right --shipped your order, you mis-placed or something and then send us emails about arrogance---wow---I think you should take a step back.

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GREAT camera

I love this camera. It takes great pictures. Bought a 1GB sd card to expand the memory and it is more than enough card for pics & short videos. I love the battery and its own charger. It fits in my camera case so I am never w/o it. Battery life is good. Had another Kodak camera for my first digital that was lost and said I wouldn't buy Kodak again but have been very happy with both cameras.

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GREAT BUY!!

This is a great digital camera for beginners (like myself). Didn't have to read the instructions at all. VERY user friendly. Unfortunately, I think Kodak has discontinued this product line, but you can easily buy parts for it as well as accessories via Ebay or Amazon.

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To hell and back

First let me tell you that I am more than just a point and shoot kind of guy. (with cameras that is) This camera is one of the best I have ever owned. I brought 2 cameras with me to Iraq, the first was a Sony that took such garbage pictures that I threw it away in disgust. The second was the LS 753. 18 months in the Middle East with this camera in my ammo pouch and it still took the best pictures. It weatherd sandstorms, temps over 125 degrees, high humidity, and lots of bumpy and nasty terrain and it kept right on going. I have now been out of Iraq for over a year and the camera, although scratched up a bit still works. My only regret is that Koadk did not continue this line of cameras.

SSG Pete Ludlum
OIF III

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1. The KODAK AF 3X Optical Aspheric Lens captures crisp details
2. 3X optical zoom (35 mm equivalent: 37¿111 mm) gets you closer to what's important without reducing image quality
3. 7.0 MP means you can make stunning prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 76 cm)
4. 5X continuous digital zoom gets you even closer
5. View your pictures in high-definition on an HDTV or other HD device

Editorial Review :

Through the years, Kodak has led the way with an abundance of new products and processes that have made photography simpler, more useful and more enjoyable. Today, the company's work increasingly involves digital technology, combining the power and convenience of electronics with the quality of traditional photography to produce systems that bring levels of utility and fun to the taking, "making" and utilization of images.PRODUCT FEATURES:7.0 MP for prints up to 20 ? 30 in. (50 ? 76 cm);3X optical zoom lens;High ISO (up to 1250);Digital image stabilization;HD still capture.

Customer Review :

Camera

Not the best camera on the market, but good enough. Bought this for my mother as a Christmas present and she loves it. She said she dropped it once, but no damaged occured.

Not something I'd ever buy for myself, but if you just want something for random pictures, it works.

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Poor Quality

I "upgraded" to this camera and regret it. I love the fact that you can charge it with a USB cable, and dont have to worry with batteries. But, after having it for less than a year, the only thing the USB cable does for me is charge it -- it no longer works for uploading photos to the computer. Luckily we have a laptop and I can just take my memory card out and put it in the laptop to upload them.

The photo quality is no good. It is very grainy no matter what ISO or flash settings you use. Also, when I take pictures with it, it makes the sound like the picture was taken, but it pauses for a second or two and THEN it actually takes the picture?! It has done that several times, and ruined several shots.

This camera is not worth $150 and I would not recommend it to anyone, ever. It's cheaply made and does not take good photos.

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Not Bad, But Not The Best

I've had this camera since December, when I got it as a Christmas present from my dad. I've used it to take hundreds of shots of my friends at school, and here is my list of pros and cons for this camera:

Pro:
- Convenient: It is very light and smal in size. It fits into many handbags, and isn't hard to carry around.
- Settings: It has a wide range of settings you can use to take pictures with.
- Easy-to-use: The buttons and the wheel on the camera are pretty self-explanatory. After fundling around with it for a little while, I got the hang of it fairly quickly.
- Digital Image Stabilization: My friends are always moving around, and this feature comes in handy when trying to snap shots of them.
- Screen: The screen takes up the majority of the back of the camera. You can clearly see the entire picture on that little screen.
- Flash: The flash of this camera is extremely bright.

Cons:
- Grainy: The other reviews weren't lying-- the pictures taken by this camera are fairly grainy. Under the "Auto" setting, the camera functions pretty well; but under any other setting, such as Digital Image Stabilization, blown-up copies of these images will come out grainy.
- Slow reaction rate: I'm fairly sure there's a technical term for this, but this is what my friends and I refer to it as. The camera will not instantaneously take photographs-- a second or two may elapse between the press of the button and actual taking of the photograph. This may be due to the camera automatically focusing itself, but you may miss many snap-or-miss moments with it.
- Too-senstive "Auto" Setting: This camera will be able to detect even the slightest shaking of your hand when on Auto. Pictures may come out blurry as a result of this, and this is another reason why I am forced to resort to the Digital Image Stabilization setting.

All-in-all, however, I think this is a good camera for casual use. It's a nice camera for kids to use, since it's rather cheap in price and still performs all the regular functions a camera should.

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Bad quality

I bought this camera for my mom, I had an older DX and it worked great and very easy to use. We liked the Easyshare features, since Mom was not computer savvy. Pictures were good for the price, but the USB cable stopped charging, so we bought a new one. Did not work. Then the camera just would not turn on, we bought a new battery, but it still does not work. I am stuck with two batteries and two USB cables and no camera!

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Kodak C763

Good little camera for the basics, I dropped my first one once and busted the LCD, just went with another one since I have all the batteries and accessories. Small, takes great pictures and is easy to download.

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1. Box Contents - Kodak EasyShare M853 Zoom Digital Camera, Kodak Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7001, USB cable, Wrist strap, Getting Started Guide with Kodak EasyShare Software, Custom camera insert for optional Kodak EasyShare Camera and Printer Docks
2. 8.2 Megapixel Stills, Up to 3296 ? 2472 resolutions,
3. 16MB Internal Memory - We recommend purchasing a 2GB SD Memory Card for practical usage
4. Kodak AF 3x Optical Aspheric Lens captures crisp details
5. 35 mm equivalent - 37-111 mm gets you closer to what's important without reducing image quality

Editorial Review :

The Kodak EasyShare M853 Zoom Digital Camera is simple to use and packed with the features you need to get great looking pictures. 8.2 Megapixels means you can make stunning prints up to 30x40" (76 ? 102 cm). 2.5 LCD (6.4 cm) high-resolution (154k pixels) indoor/outdoor color display Capture the details with faster shutter speeds when shooting under low light conditions with ISO up to 1250 Digital image stabilization reduces blur caused by camera shake or subject movement Sensor type - 1/2.5 in. CCD Lens - 37-111 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/2.8-f/5.2, mechanical shutter and ND4 filter Shutter speed - 4-1/1400 sec. White balance - Auto, selectable (daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade) Flash Range - Wide 2.0-11.5 ft (0.6-3.5 m) ISO 200, Tele 2.0-6.9 ft (0.6-2.1 m) ISO 200 Modes - Auto, red eye, fill, off Still format - JPEG/EXIF v2.21 Burst modes - Single shot, self-timer (2 or 10 sec.), two-shots self-timer, and burst 3 shot Shooting modes - Auto, SCN, video, Favorites, digital IS, high ISO, close-up Scene modes - Portrait, sports, landscape, children, night portrait, beach, snow, fireworks, self portrait, backlight, night landscape, text/document, manner/museum, flower, sunset, panorama, candlelight Tripod mount - 1/4-inch standard System Requirements - Windows XP OS or later, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Macintosh OS X 10.3 or higher, Safari 1.1 or higher, 600 MHz processor or greater, 128 MB RAM, 200 MB hard drive disk space available, CD-ROM drive, Available USB port, Color monitor, 800 ? 600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum Dimensions - 3.7 ? 2.9 ? 0.9 (93 ? 58 ? 23 mm) Weight - 4.1 ounces (115 grams) without battery and memory card

Customer Review :

Perfect Camera for a beginner

I bought this camera as a chrsitmas present for my sister. She wanted a small camera, with plenty enough of modes and easy to use. I have to say that I got the camera a couple of days ago, and I have expereminting with it. And I have to say that is a great camera for a beginner. The digital image stabilization is great for those who don't have a steady hand, and it comes with great picture taking modes, such as snowy day, baby mode, self picture close up, candle light, sunset, amog several others. I extensively experimented with some of these and the panorama mode, and I have to say that for a camera like this, the pictures came out great.
The panorama mode was really easy and the results were amazing.
I've experimented with low light in the ISo mode, and I really liked the compensation.
If you are a beginner and if you want a small, handy and fun camera for a great price, I think this is it!

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very pleased

I purchased this camera about a month ago & have been very happy w/ the quality of the pictures, and the camera in general. We use the camera quite often & the pics it takes both indoors and out have exceeded my expectations. It is easy to use. I have no hesitancy recommending this camera to others & was thinking of buying one for my mom for the holidays.

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Digital Pocket Camera

The Kodak Esyshare M853 is very easy to use. the owner's guide is easy to understand. The photo quality is excellent. The compactness allows it to be carried comfortably in the shirt or trouser/shorts pockets. The recovery time is very good.

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Warning for people who own the Kodak Printer Dock Plus!

I purchased this camera with the intention of using it with my current Kodak Printer Dock Plus, but it is not compatible even with the D-22 adapter that Kodak says that you need. According to Kodak, the 2007 model cameras are not compatible with the adapter. To date I have not received a satifactory resolution from Kodak. I am sharing this in the hopes that I can save someone else the frustration. If you purchase this camera, plan on purchasing the G610 printer dock if you want a compatible printer dock, as that is Kodak's recommendation.

As far as the camera itself, I have been pleased with the quality of the pictures (at least how they look on the LCD) and the fast shutter speed. I am but a casual camera user, I regret that I cannot even say photographer! Only gave it a 1 star rating for the printer compatibility issue and the customer support given by Kodak to date.

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Cheap camera, cheaper looking pictures

This camera is several steps below in photo quality than my 4 mp camera (very grainy) and lasted only 8 months before it just stopped working. Next time I will shop around rather than making a quick decision on a day after Thanksgiving sale.

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1. Keep your special pictures close without filling your internal memory.
2. Create better, brighter, more vivid pictures and clear up dark shadows right on the camera.
3. Reduce blur caused by camera shake or subject movement.

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Package Contents: Kodak EasyShare V1003 Zoom Digital Camera, KLIC-7003 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, 5V AC adapter, carry strap, USB cable, Getting Started Guide, custom camera insert for Camera and Printer docks

Kodak's EasyShare V1003 Zoom Digital Camera takes the very best digital photos and makes it easier to share. Get stunning detail with 10 Megapixels and a sharp 3x optical/4x digital zoom. Capture digital video and store it directly to the 32MB internal memory, or to the SD/MMC card you can slide in. On-camera settings let you customize each photo, and the 2.5" LCD display gives you a good look at what you just shot. Have a picture you want to share? Tag it with the Share button & it'll be ready for e-mail or printing later. TTL AutoFocus modes for multizone and center zones; Macro (close-up) focus capable Auto and manual exposure modes TTL metering; multi-pattern, center-weighted, center spot Scene modes - portrait, sport, landscape, close up, night portrait, night landscape, snow, beach, text/document, fireworks, flower, museum/manner, self-portrait, high ISO, children, backlight, panning, candlelight, sunset, custom, panorama, anti blur 2 to 10 second Self Timer modes On Camera Edit using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology Custom settings - camera sounds, sound volume, digital zoom, LCD brightness, LCD auto dimmer, auto power off, date/time, video out, photoframe, red-eye pre-flash, date stamp, video date display, blur warning, language I/O interface - A/V output (NTSC or PAL, user-selectable), KODAK Camera Dock/Printer Dock Interface, digital (USB 2.0) connection Kodak USA One-Year Warranty Dimensions(W?H?D) - 4.1 ? 2.1 ? 1 (103 ? 54.5 ? 25 mm) Weight - 5 oz. (141.5 g) EasyShare dock is optional - not included Direct printing capable with Kodak Photo Printer 500, ImageLink print system compatible, PictBridge enabled printers USB allows image transfer to PC or

Customer Review :

pros and cons

Yes, It's 10MP, very clear. But, I also experienced the problem of some buzz with the button. And, it seems that I need to learn to deal with the weak light.

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third times the charm??

I bought this camera while i was pregnant because i figured i would need a good one for when the baby came. I was really pleased with it and it did take really nice photos. The videos werent the best but i suppose you cant expect perfect videos from a cheap camera. When the baby came i had someone running around the delivery room snapping pictures. Every other picture was blurry. I dont know if it was the operator or just the camera. I did notice that you had to wait a long time and have the perfect light for the camera to take really good pics. After having the camera for about 2 or 3 months i had an accident involving dirty baby clothes a misplaced camera and a washing machine...needles to say the camera didnt make it out alive. I decided to go ahead and buy the same camera agian. I was still pleased with it but a little bummed i couldnt find the 10mp for as cheap so instead i had to settle for the 8.2. Anyways im an avid review reader and i had read a couple that said the camera straight up quit working after 6 months. I decided to ignore them because most of the other comments were totally positive. I had my second camera for about 5 months and it died...on its own...no washing machine involved. It was like the Auto Focus just completely quit working for some reason. (really bad timing too because i was at the hospital with my friend while she was having HER baby when i found out it quit working.) Anyway i liked the camera but cant decide if i want to try it out a third time and risk the chance of getting burned.

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great for electronic uneducated people

i bought this camera for a birthday gift for my mother who is computer and electronic elliterate, she figured it out with no problems and it is a great little camera.

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why the picture comes with too much light or black in the low light spots

i bought this camera a month before. i don't get why the picture comes so dark in the low light places. sometimes it comes completely dark in those cases. i am tired of it because i can't take any decent picture in the clubs or at night. does anyone have any suggestion about it. i played with manual but nothing seems to work. please help me if someone know about it.

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a bit hit and miss, really.

I did a bit of research on this camera before making the decision to buy it. Apparently I just didn't do enough.

At 10mp, the quality is disappointing. I've had cameras that were perhaps 4mp and yet they still took sharper, clearer photos. As much as I play with the settings, and no matter how steady the photo is or how careful I am in paying attention to the lighting, I still find it falling behind my first Kodak from 1998. This is not a good thing, in the least.

It is also very fragile! I had to send in my first one for a broken lens when it slipped out of my hand and hit the table, even though I had the wrist strap on and the fall was perhaps a few inches.

On the bright side, it is extremely easy to navigate, and focuses very well, even if the quality isn't as wonderful as I had been hoping. All in all, it is a fairly good camera for its price, and beats out most other digitals in its price range. However, I think I'll do a bit more review reading the next time I buy a camera -- and probably go crawling back to Nikon for the quality/durability combo I desire.

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1. 5-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 13-by-17-inch prints
2. Kodak Retinar aspheric all glass lens with 3x optical zoom
3. 17 easy-to-use scene modes for common shooting environments; 2-inch LCD monitor
4. Store images in 32MB internal memory or on separately sold Secure Digital memory cards
5. Powered by 2 AA-size batteries (non-rechargeable included, rechargeable NiMH recommended)

Editorial Review :

The smart C360 is designed for all that captivates you. 5.0 MP means you can print amazing-quality pictures up to 20 x 30 in. (50 x 75 cm). KODAK Color Science Chip delivers brilliant, accurate color and flesh tones.The KODAK RETINAR Aspheric All Glass Lens captures crisp detail. 3X optical zoom (35 mm equivalent: 34 - 102 mm) gets closer to your subject without losing image quality.Catch all the action with continuous video. Capture life in motion with continuous VGA (640 x 480 at 24 fps) video featuring audio. Share universally with QUICKTIME Video Format.Capture and create with digital red-eye reduction, on-camera cropping, and blurry picture detection. Review your pictures - even in direct sunlight - with the 2.0 in. (5.0 cm) high-resolution color display. See your vertical shots vertically with auto picture rotation.Get the light just right with built-in flash. Magnify pictures on the display in one touch. Set the timer for group picture-taking made simple.The C360 is part of the KODAK EASYSHARE System, so sharing your pictures is one-button simple. Just press Share. Sharing starts right on the back of the camera. Have a picture you want to share? Tag it with the exclusive on-camera Share button and it will be ready to print or e-mail later.

Customer Review :

kodak easy share-with dock

Camera was purchased for my 70 year old father. Very simple to use. His first digital camera and even without a 'great knowledge' of cameras --this camera and dock are user friendly. Thank you.

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Poor camera

I bought this camera a little over a year ago.
I never dropped it or exposed it to liquid, and now it powers
up then powers down. It is broke.
I have had tons of problems with the software.
i would not recommend this camera

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Great, versatile little camera!

Although not quite an amateur photographer, I have always loved taking pictures. As digital technology became more popular, I clung to my film camera, a Kodak APS that I loved. I received a cheap, no-name digital camera as a gift, and I thought that would be sufficient to handle any digital needs I might have. Boy, was I wrong!

Things changed for me when my husband bought me the Kodak EasyShare C360 and Printer Dock last Christmas. Although I still feel a bit guilty to admit this, I love my EasyShare digital camera more than any film camera I've ever owned! It is extremely easy to use and yet has a great variety of options. For basic picture-taking, there is an auto feature; simply turn the dial to it and go. However, you can also chose from several other alternatives, including action, close-up, portrait, and landscape. In addition, the camera has a separate series of "scene" settings which allow you to customize your picture-taking even further--these scenes include children, beach, snow, even fireworks! I especially like using the indoor party setting, which eliminates the poorly lit, poorly exposed indoor shots that you get with other cameras, and the self-portrait, which makes for some fun shots. Oh, did I mention that this camera makes movies, too? The video and sound quality is excellent.

Now on to the printer dock. The best thing about this feature is that when you are not using the camera, you simply set it back down on the printer dock to recharge. This works perfectly for recharging the camera after relatively short (e.g., a day or two) usage periods, but for longer trips, I purchased an inexpensive battery recharger. So far, the only time I had to swap out the batteries was when I was away for a long weekend and took several hundred pictures at my sister's wedding (and even then, the camera didn't start to lose its charge until the very end of the weekend). The printer dock also provides an easy way to transfer the pictures from the camera to your computer, although you can print pictures directly from the camera. I haven't used the actual print features of the printer dock very often, but when I have, I've been impressed with the high quality photos produced.

The camera itself provides wonderfully clear, sharp images, whether you are just viewing them on your computer, printing from the printer dock, or printing elsewhere (e.g., the Kodak Gallery online, which is what I usually do). The camera also offers many additional features that I don't use, such as being able to tag pictures to share. I do use the excellent zoom, the timer function, and the burst photo option (lets you take a rapid series of pictures). The 32 MB of memory is sufficient for casual use, but since memory cards are readily available and relatively inexpensive, I upgraded to a 1 GB memory card, which allows me almost 800 photos. The one minor complaint I have about this camera is the accompanying EasyShare software. Although it is convenient--especially with the ease of uploading your pictures to the online Kodak Gallery--I think it could have been much more user-friendly.

Overall, however, I am thrilled with this camera and printer dock combination, and I would highly recommend it to other casual photo enthusiasts like myself!

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Don't Buy

I bought this camera a little over a year ago. Recently when you turn the camera on the lens comes out and than the camera turns it self off. I tried new batteries without success. It was never dropped or had liquid spilled on it. The camera use to take good outdoor shots, but indoors the pictures were always poor. Unless you are right on top of your subject the photo would be very dark.

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Exposure problems

I got caught up in the frenzy of black Friday 1 1/2 years ago and bought this camera for $150. What a mistake. It's a fine camera except for the exposure problems that ruin at least 75% of the pictures I have taken. In a regular indoor setting (unless there is lots of sunlight), the background is almost always black or has a yellowish-orange tint. At other times (for unknown reasons), faces are completely washed out. I have finally decided to buy something else; I'm tired of not having any decent photos of my kids.

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