1. 7.2-megapixel resolution for high-quality prints up to 20 x 30 inches
2. 3x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom
3. Face detection technology; HD picture capture
4. Kodak Perfect Touch technology
5. 16 MB built-in memory; compatible with SD cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The M763 is affordable, simple to use and packed with the features you need to get great looking pictures. Sensor type - 1 / 2.5 CCD Auto focus Type - TTL-AF, selectable - multi-zone (5 zones) AF, center zone AF Still format - JPEG/EXIF v2.21 Auto focus - multi-zone AF (5 point), and center zone ISO sensitivity - Auto 64-320, manual 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600 selectable Metering modes - TTL-AE, center-weighted, multi-pattern, center spot Compensation - 2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps White balance - Auto and semi-auto Capture beautiful HD pictures in 16 - 9 format and view your pictures in high definition on an HDTV or other HD devices - Requires KODAK EASYSHARE HDTV Dock (optional accessory) Face detection technology - For great shots of friends and family, face detection technology locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings Digital image stabilization - Reduce blur caused by camera shake Flash Range - Wide 2.0-11.5 feet (0.6-3.5 m) ISO 320 and tele 2.0-6.6 ft (0.6-2.0 m) ISO 320 Burst modes - Single shot, self-timer (2 or 10 sec.), two-shots self-timer, and burst 3 shot Scene modes - Portrait, sports, landscape, close up, children, night portrait, beach, snow, fireworks, self portrait, backlight, night landscape, text/document, manner/museum, flower, sunset, panorama, candlelight, digital image stabilization, and high ISO Tripod mount - 1/4 standard Dimensions - Weight 3.6 ? Height 2.2 ? Depth 0.8 (91?57?21mm) Weight - 4.1 ounces (115 grams)

Customer Review :

Great camera

It was very quick and easy to order this item. The delivery was very prompt. The camera is great !

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Easy Camera

I got this camera for my parents for Xmas...they didn't have a digital camera so i tried this one out and they love how easy it is to take pictures and download them on your computer! this is a great camera for the young and old! And it's soooooo lightweight i couldn't believe it and takes great pictures!

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Buyer Beware!

Unbelievable! You would think that if you ordered a camera with a rechargeable battery in it, it would ship with the charger. But wait! You have to order one separately and nowhere does it tell you that in the order process or online descriptions. You have to wait until you have the user manual in hand (and a dead battery) So at the very least I had to pay for additional shipping where, if they had indicated that it was a REQUIRED accessory, I could have included it in the original shipment.

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My daughter loves this little camera

Got this camera for my daughter for Christmas. Very easy to use as is the software from Kodak.

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Bad Image Quality

Let me first say I am suprised that 12 out of 13 reviewers find this camera good, and let me also say I don't usually rate 1/5 most products I buy. This camera is really an exception.

Before I write this review I sent the camera back to the service to replace it, because I was sure that the specific piece was faulty.

Not only they didn't fix anything, they just returned it claiming that it was "calibrated". The images taken are full of blur , visible by naked eye. Printing or viewing @ TV is also bad.

I am staying away from Kodak next time.

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1. 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 3x optical zoom lens; 3.1-inch LCD screen
3. Face Detection technology; locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings
4. Panoramic stitch mode; digital image stabilization
5. Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards (not included); 32MB built-in memory

Editorial Review :

At 12 Megapixels, the Kodak EasyShare V1253 is capable of shooting still pictures at up to an amazing 4,000x3000 pixel resolution. Better yet, the V1253 lets you capture images in a 16:9 HD perspective to fill the surface of your HDTV screen. Shoot videos at up to 720p res. Trust Kodak for simple, easy use and high quality images. Capture a great shot time after time with multiple scene modes such as portrait, children, snow, beach, backlight, and panorama stitch Large, bright 3.1 Widescreen LCD Stores images on SD memory cards (at least 1GB recommended option for practical use) On-camera Share button ISO sensitivity to 3200 Creative Point-&-Shoot use - Focus modes normal autofocus, micro AF, infinity; Programmed and adjustable autoexposure modes; Long time exposure 0.5-8.0 seconds adjustable Drive modes - single shot, first burst (1.7 fps up to 3 frames), self timer (10 sec.), self timer (2 sec.), two-shot self timer Built-in multimode electronic-flash Quicktime and MP4 video capture at up to Quality HD (720p) at 30 fps widescreen; VGA (640 ? 480) at 30 fps standard screen Connections - A/V output (NTSC or PAL, user selectable), KODAK Camera/Printer Dock interface, digital USB 2.0 high-speed connection PictBridge Unit Dimensions W ? H ? D - 4.0 ? 2.2 ? 0.9 in. (101.9 ? 54.6 ? 23.4 mm); Weight 5.5 oz (155 g) without battery Kodak EasyShare accessory compatible

Customer Review :

good looking but horrible image quality

Images taking are very blurred, no matter what I tried it is still come out the same result. Also, when you set in the "review" mode, the lense still protrude outward.

I highly NOT recomment this camera at all.

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NEEDS MORE BATTERY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

I JUST PURCHASED THE KODAK V1253 12MP, USED OF COURSE. THE CAMERA WORKS OK BUT I FOUND OUT THAT AFTER A COUPLE OF PICS THE BATTERY LIFE (DIES) WHICH IS NOT GOOOD!!! I EVEN WENT AS FAR AS PURCHASING A (NEW) BATTERY CHARGER AND AFTER CHARGING ALL NITE IT STILL (DIES) OUT AFTER A COUPLE OF PICS..SHOULD'VE KEPT MY KODAK 6.2 WHICH HAD AT LEAST 2.5 OF BATTERY LIFE AFTER BEING CHARGED AND BETTER PIC QUALITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Decent mid-level camera with some great features

Pros:
Easy to use-software simple to navigate
Plenty of adjustable camera settings for various situations
Camera quickly powers on
Microphone works well with video mode
Steady pictures come out very clear/crisp
3" screen makes it easy to take some quality pictures

Cons:
Poor quality low light pics (even with flash on)
Does not always sync correctly with Kodak easyshare software
Sometimes will not turn on properly-immediately powers down after pressing the on button
Certain camera settings produce unclear pics if you don't have the steadiest of hands (or it's windy)
Needs to come with an A/C charger

Overall, not a bad purchase. This camera's price and features make it a good competitor to some other brands.

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Returned it in 30 Mins

I ordered this camera from Amazon and it came in no time flat which was great. Unfortunately the camera is going back in less than 1 hour of ownership. I took the camera out of the box and loaded it with an 8 GB SD Card and tried out the video recording capability. Now this camera can record at 720P and it records in Quicktime MOV. I have a Intel Core 2 Duo MacBook and the video was completely out of sync, grainy and washed out. I wonder if mine was defective because the video was NOTHING like I had seen on the online sharing sites.

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Should've Returned It Within First Few Days of Purchase

Overall I am not happy with the Kodak V1253 12 megapixel camera. It is very user friendly for changing modes for various settings. I have found that outdoor photos turn out great. The majority of photos taken indoors turn out very dark and blurry. I just can't get any good photos indoors. I would not purchase this product again, nor would I recommend it to a friend!

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1. 12-megapixel CCD for high-quality prints up to 30 x 40 inches
2. 5x optical zoom; Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens
3. 2.5-inch color LCD
4. Capture HD-quality stills and video
5. 64 MB internal memory; SD/SDHC/MMC card expansion slot

Editorial Review :

The Kodak Z1275 has the exclusive Color Science Chip. Advanced algorithms and hardware acceleration along with the Color Science Chip perform split-second analysis to identify and adjust multiple factors to determine the correct exposure, capturing natural details, accurate flesh tones and rich colors. User-friendly features let you use 12 Megapixels and high ISO so bad lighting won't be a problem anymore. The 12 Megapixel sensor allows you to print up to 30x40" pictures so you can crop and enlarge while maintaining great image quality. Capture MPEG4 QuickTime Videos in HD at 30 fps with sound limited only to the size of your memory card. The Z1275 is part of the Kodak EasyShare System so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple; just press Share. View pictures with brilliance and clarity on the wide-angle, High-Resolution 2.5 (6.4cm) color display White balance - Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent and Open Shade Scene modes - Portrait, sports, landscape, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, snow, beach, text/document, fireworks, flower, manner/museum, self-portrait, children, backlight, panning, candlelight, sunset and panorama stitch 5 color modes - High, Low, Natural, Black & White and Sepia 1/4 standard tripod mount 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, 128MB RAM, 200MB free space, CD-ROM drive, Available USB port, Color monitor, 800?600 display and 16-bit minimum Dimensions - 3.5 ? 2.5 ? 1.2 (89.5?64.5?31.6 mm) Weight - 5.7 ounces (161 grams)

Customer Review :

Absolutely Great! Fine Lens, Resolution, Battery Life, Low Light Photography

This is my 2nd Kodak Digital Camera. I liked the 1st, used it for 3 years, and was induced to move to the new camera for its superior MP rating (12MP vs. my old 6 MP camera), its better low light capabilities without using flash, and its higher magnification without resorting to computerized magnification.

Besides that, its sturdy, had good lens protection, and I expect will stand up well over several years of high usage.

I take several thousand photos a year and edit and crop photos a lot. You can make large prints of even a small portion of a picture, and be confident of its fidelity and resolution.

In researching the camera I was concerned about some negative comments by users, especially about battery life, but bought it anyway because of my excellent prior experience witht Kodak, and Consumer Reports Magazine's reviews of various Kodak models with similar battery usage characteristics. (They didn't review this model, but did do a similar lower MP model).

I just can't believe their experiences. The camera comes with excellent non-rechargeable AA batteries. They lasted well over 100 shots, most of which were energy hogging flash photos.

I'm now using rechargeable Kodak batteries, and their life seems at least as long, and they cost under $15 at Wal-mart for 4 Rechargeable batteries + a recharger.

ps. The model I bought was a real bargain - I bought a remanufactured one, that came from Kodak with the same support a new one would get. Furthermore, I found out from Kodak that this camera, no longer in production, is identical to the newer Kodak 1285 camera, except for the model number.

Good camera at a good price!

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Simply my favorite digital camera!

I've owned and reviewed numerous digital cameras, but this one has become my absolute favorite. I tend to get long-winded in my reviews, but I want to keep this one short and simple. Here are the benefits, as I see them:

- This camera has the shortest time between shots of any camera I've used in the sub-$500 range. That means you'll snap more pictures, and miss less opportunities. [Note: while the camera is letting you review your photo, you can go back into picture-taking mode by partially depressing the shutter button (the one used to snap a photo)--that'll get you shooting again quickly.

- The Smart Scene feature really does autodetect the best setting in most circumstances. I no longer need to stop and change over to micro to shoot flowers, and then back to portrait to shoot people. It simply works as advertised and MAKES THIS ONE OF THE EASIEST CAMERAS TO USE ON THE GO>

- Even at 12 Megapixel resolution, a 1 Gb SD card [Note: Purchase one right away.] will store hundreds and hundreds of photos in JPG format.

- Definately get a set of four NiHh rechargeable batteries (at least 2100 MAh rated). You'll be able to shoot most of the day on one pair (assuming you're not using flash for all shots), and the second pair can always be charged and ready.

- The LCD is a great size, and it surprisingly easy to read in sunlight. [Note: consider buying some plastic screen protectors to keep it safe from scratches.]

- The menu system is easy to navigate and use.

Overall, it's the best all-purpose digital camera I've owned. I'm planning on getting another one for my wife, since she likes to use this one so much that I often need to "steal" it back from her.

One last note: on cases. Generally, I recommend purchasing the camera case *after* you have the camera in-hand. If you purchase the case online, you risk that you might not like the way the camera fits in the case, or that the case is simply too large or too small. Don't wait too long, however, because that case is the best protection your camera will have when you are on the go!

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Not what I expected

The USB cable for this camera is non standard, it is a pain if you misplace it. Battery life is bad. Quality is average.

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Great outdoor pictures... BUT...

After having this camera for a year now, we've determined the following:

1. It eats regular AA batteries in an hour. Lithiums will last about a month.
2. Having no viewfinder is annoying, since you'll have to set the LCD screen at its brightest level in order to see it outside. Therefore, less battery life.
3. VERY OFTEN, the flash will completely white out a picture. For a while I thought it was because I was trying to take pictures when the last one I took was still processing but now it happens the first time I take a picture, right after turning it on.
4. You can't set the camera to take pictures in black and white. I liked that feature on my old Kodak.
5. It takes beautiful outdoor pictures. Being able to set it for "snow scene" and outdoor action shots for kids is really nice and they come out great.
6. I've tried lowering the picture quality to 6 or 8 MP in order to eliminate the annoying blue screen that comes up sometimes that says "processing" -- but then I can forget about taking pictures indoors. They always come out blurry or dark.
7. The large LCD screen is great!
8. Indoor shots are often either grainy and dark or overexposed, even if I set the camera to take photos in low light conditions.

I'm no camera geek and many of these issues may just be the nature of the point and shoot beast. I'm generally happy with the camera since we are outside taking pictures of the kids most of the time, but I do wish I could get better shots indoors.

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Excellent buy

Nice product. Works as promised. Zoom excellent. Simply use as point and shoot or it has many many features for the more advanced user. Bought for a family member who does not play well with electronics and he absolutely loves it. As with most digital cameras, this unit eats AA batteries! Suggest the long life types or rechargeables and carry spares. Also, Kodak has decided on mutiple units to do away with the view finder. My personal preference would be to keep both the view finder and the LCD screen. I have read other reviews and don't understand the 'grainy' pictures some mention. I am quite picky about quality and find this unit to have high quality pictures. I agree that the speed between pictures is sometimes quite a bit but if I were to be taking pictures at sport events where speed was of essence - most the time - I would have bought a higher end camera. This unit is excellent in 98% of the settings in which I need a camera to work and give quality results! Other than that way to go Kodak.

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1. 8.2-megapixel resolution for high-quality prints up to 30 x 40 inches
2. 3x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom
3. Face detection technology; HD picture capture
4. Kodak Perfect Touch technology
5. 16 MB built-in memory; compatible with SD cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Small meets powerful meets cool. That's the Kodak EasyShare M863 Digital Camera. So compact, it fits in just about any purse or pocket. So advanced, you can take pictures everyone will be talking about. HD still capture lets you view your pictures in high definition on an HDTV with an optional dock. For great shots of friends and family, face detection locates faces and automatically adjusts the camera settings. Reduce blur caused by camera or subject movement, with digital image stabilization. Don't miss a shot with in-camera charging of the included Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Capture the details in low-light conditions and fast-action situations with high ISO (up to 1600). Advanced video features include audio capture, editing and prints from video (1, 4, 9, 16-up). 2.7 LCD (6.9 cm) high-resolution (230k pixels) indoor/outdoor color display White balance - Auto and semi-auto (daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade) Burst Modes - Single shot, self-timer (2 or 10 seconds), two-shots self-timer, and burst 3 shot Scene modes - Portrait, sports, landscape, close up, children, night portrait, beach, snow, fireworks, self portrait, backlight, night landscape, text/document, manner/museum, flower, sunset, panorama, candlelight, digital image stabilization, and high ISO Flash Range - Wide 2.0-11.5 feet (0.6-3.5 m) ISO 320 and tele 2.0-6.6 feet (0.6-2.0 m) ISO 320 Tripod mount - 1/4 standard Dimensions - Width 3.6 ? Height 2.2 ? Depth 0.8 (91?57?21mm) Weight - 4.1 ounces (115 grams)

Customer Review :

Great Camera So Far

Purchased this camera in November (2008) and so far it has been a great camera. Battery lastes long. It is easy to operate. The software is the best...even better than the Canon software from my wife's camera. I wanted to support an American company (with the economic conditions) so I bought a Kodak and have been very pleased.

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Great Entry-Level Camera

Prior to purchasing this unit, I did a fairly exhaustive internet search of user-reviews of entry-level digital cameras. Since this is my first digital camera, the most important factors for me were ease-of-use and overall user-friendliness. On both those counts, I can say the unit performs remarkably well. My wife, who is very much a non-techie, has had no trouble using the camera for taking pictures of her eBay merchandise. Clarity and resolution are very good. And the camera interfaces fairly seamlessly with the included Kodak software and Kodak Gallery. Battery life also seems remarkably good. It would have been nice, though, if Kodak had included even a simple cloth carrying case. The only reason I didn't give the camera five stars was because of the difficulty viewing subject matter outdoors with the LCD viewfinder, especially in bright sunlight. The glare makes it almost impossible to see your subject. In fairness, though, this seems to be a problem with LCD viewfinders in general, not just Kodak's. But overall, it's a great little camera.

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Not The Greatest.

I got this camera to take to China with me so I could remember everything I did and saw there. It worked fine the first 4 weeks, then on the 5th week the lens part wouldnt come out right or go back in at all. I was frustrated, especially since I was on a trip and couldnt have it fixed right away. I sent it back in when I got home and had it fixed. After that it worked fine, then started up with the lens thing AGAIN so I sent it back again asking if they could replace it ( I thought it was just a dud) and they did. This camera worked fine until a week ago when the screen started shaking crazily when I turned it on and now its completely blank and wont let me see the pictures I take. Although when this camera worked, it took great pics and was really clear, its just not one that I would recommend.

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Kodak digital camera

Arrived on time. Very easy to use. Holds a charge well and takes good point and shoot pictures with ease. Highly recommended.

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Great little camera! Ordering 2nd one today!

Love this camera. I have one that I bought about 6 mos. ago and I am getting ready to buy a 2nd one. My husband uses the 1st one all the time and he likes it because its compact. I like it cause I can carry it around in my purse and use it whenever I want. It takes awesome pictures....I haven't had but a few pictures that didn't turn out...but that was me taking a crappy picture. This will be my 4th Kodak camera. I don't know what people keep talking about the LCD screen being hard to see...In certain lighting conditions ALL camera lcd's are hard to see. I have Canon Rebel XSI and it's the same problem. If the light is really bright and/or really dim they are all hard to see at times. This doesn't bug me. Its just a known fact that this is problem. It really disturbs me that people give it a bad rap for just that problem. The bottom line...It takes really good pictures and its easy to use. Thats all that really matters to me...

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1. Box Contents - Kodak EasyShare M1073 IS Digital Camera, Kodak Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7001, AC adapter for in-camera charging, USB cable, Wrist strap, Getting Started Guide with Kodak EasyShare Software, and Custom camera insert for optional Kodak EasyShare Camera and Printer Docks
2. 10.2-Megapixel JPEG/EXIF v2.21 Still Format - Up to 3680?2760 Resolution, 640?480 at 15 fps VGA QuickTime MOV motion JPEG with audio recording
3. 32MB internal memory - We recommend purchasing an optional 4GB SDHC Memory Card for practical usage
4. 2.7 (6.9 cm) LCD high-resolution (230k pixels) indoor/outdoor color display
5. 32-96mm (35mm equiv.) Lens f/2.9-f/5.2, includes mechanical shutter and 2-step aperture - 3x optical, 5x continuous advanced digital zoom, 0.2x increments (LCD preview mode)

Editorial Review :

The EasyShare M1073-IS 10-Megapixel Digital Camera is packed with powerful features that will turn memorable moments into amazing pictures. For great shots of friends and family, face detection technology locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings. Don't miss a shot with the security of in-camera charging and the power of the included Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Make your pictures as vivid as the moment you took them. White Balance - Auto and semi-auto (daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade) Scene Modes - Portrait, sports, landscape, close up, children, night portrait, beach, snow, fireworks, self-portrait, backlight, night landscape, text/document, manner/museum, flower, sunset, panorama, candlelight, and high ISO Dimensions - Width 3.6 ? Height 2.2 ? Depth 0.9 (92.0?56.5?22.7mm) Weight - 4.1 ounces (117 grams) without battery and memory card

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