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Kodak EasyShare M1033 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)
The Kodak EasyShare M1033 Digital Camera blends the latest picture-taking technology with the ultimate in style. With innovative smart capture, it's the take-anywhere camera that does it all. Innovative smart capture adjusts camera settings for great pictures in just about any environment. However you choose to print, trust Kodak for picture quality that's truly exceptional, and for memories that will last. Blur reduction technology reduces blur caused by subject movement or fast action situations. Get a good look at your pictures on the large 3.0" (7.6 cm) wide-angle view color LCD. Whether you shoot your pictures vertically or horizontally, view them right side up with automatic picture rotation. For great shots of friends and family, face detection technology locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings. The M1033 is part of the Kodak EasyShare System so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Tag it using the exclusive on-camera Share button and it will be ready to print or e-mail later. Use the Favorites feature to keep your special pictures close without filling up your internal memory. Capture great shots time after time with multiple scene and color modes such as portrait, children, snow, beach, and backlight. Combine up to three shots into one large picture with on-camera panorama stitch mode. View your pictures in high definition on an HDTV - Requires optional Easyshare HD Dock Whether you shoot your pictures vertically or horizontally, view them right side up with automatic picture rotation High ISO - Capture the details in low light conditions and fast action situations with high ISO (up to 3200) Set the mood when you choose from pre-loaded sound themes to accompany your slideshow
Manufacturer: Kodak
Price: $179.95
 Kodak EasyShare M1033 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)
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| User Reviews |  | EXCEPTIONAL LITTLE CAMMERA
rating: 5
I'm loving my new compact camera that fits so easily into my purse. The battery life is great, the 3" LCD screen is fabulous and with Smart Capture I just have to point and shoot !! My friends have all seen it and want one now too !!! I am definitely glad I chose to buy another Kodak !
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Great Compact Camera
rating: 4
The M1033 is a compact camera that takes excellent photos.I especially like the 3" LCD screen and the layout of the controls.The included rechargable battery will save you money in the long run and can be charged with the included AC adapter or USB cable.I do have a few minor gripes though:the battery life is short,the buffer takes a long time on large MP shots and the joystick is touchy.The included Easyshare software is buggy so I use Google Picasa instead.When making DVD's I use DVDFlick(free) or Sonic MyDVD,either one will convert MPEG-4 as long as you have Quicktime installed.
Having said that I have a few recommendations:turn off digital zoom,do not use an ISO setting higher than 800 in P mode,I recommend buying an extra battery(KLIC-7004),I also recommend using a high speed SD card because it takes faster shots and uploads to your PC faster.
Pros:
Ergonomic
Compact
High quality photos and video
Smart Capture
Large screen
16:9 mode
Supports SDHC cards up to 32GB
Cons:
Buttons can be touchy
Doesn't remember mode when powered off
Battery life
Easyshare software
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A so-so camera with SERIOUS WEAKNESSES
rating: 2
I picked the M1033 up at a local Best Buy, intending to replace my decrepit 3.3Megapixel Olympus. I wanted a small form-factor camera with high resolution, and passable video I could use so my wife wouldn't have to lug around our video camera for occasional use.
At first, I was excited, but the glamor wore off quickly. I would not recommend the device without SIGNIFICANT CAVEATS. Read on...
* Form factor: the camera is friggin tiny. That's excellent -- what I was looking for.
* Still image quality: once you turn OFF the digital zoom, the image quality is as good as one would expect from a ten megapixel camera. However, if you zoom all the way in on the image (on your computer), you'll see compression artifacts because it exports JPEG files, rather than PNG or TIFF. This dims my otherwise stellar recommendation.
* Video quality is HORRIBLE, especially in low light. I was SHOCKED at how awful the video is. Why would I take 720p high-definition video if the image quality is noisy and grainy? IF VIDEO IS EVEN REMOTELY A PURCHASING CONCERN FOR YOU, YOU WILL NOT BE SATISFIED WITH THIS PRODUCT.
* Video format is Quicktime MOV. If you have a Mac, this is no big deal. For the rest of us, this is a pain. EDITING QUICKTIME MOVIES REQUIRES PURCHASING ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE.
* The unit's basic layout could stand significant improvement. For example, the position of the lens makes it a natural place to hold the camera, which is okay when it's turned off. However, once you hit the power button, it's very easy to brush the lens with your fingertips.
Further, the EasyShare connector (NOTE: proprietary USB plug) is located very close to the tripod shoe connector. This means that you have to choose between installing a quick-release shoe for your tripod and plugging it into USB. I can understand this (somewhat), as the camera just isn't very big and you have to put these things somewhere.
Still, together, this is very disappointing. I'm imagining that I'd have to clean the lens A LOT due to fingerprints.
* the buttons on the top row are easy to hit at the same time. This resets the camera to factory configuration. I discovered this six seconds after handing it to my wife. Fortunately, it's easy to reconfigure, but I don't intend to reset the clock on the thing every few weeks.
* volume control for the unit appears to be universal -- the sounds the camera makes are controlled by the same logic that limits sound of video playback. This control is buried in the setup system. So, when I turn the camera's insipid sound effects down to the minimum, I can't easily hear the video soundtrack even on maximum playback volume. Poor design choice.
* joystick-stud is difficult to use for some people. Like my wife, or me when I get excited. Pushing the button in (ENTER) often causes the stick to go in one direction or another. Imagine doing this on a very cold day.
* Digital zoom RUINS the image quality. Make SURE to turn it off or you'll be wondering why you bought a 10MP camera.
SUMMARY: This camera is for you if you can meet ALL of the following criteria:
1. you want very high-resolution images and small form-factor
2. you can tolerate extremely poor quality video (or don't need video at all)
3. you have a way to edit (or don't need to edit) the quicktime movies the camera produces in such low quality.
4. you seldom or never use a tripod
5. you have tiny, agile fingers and never take pictures in cold weather
6. you can remember to immediately turn off the digital zoom
...otherwise, seek a different product.
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COmplicated, but nice
rating: 4
This is a really neat little camera, small and light with more than adequate features for someone who wants to do a bit more than point and shoot.It takes some time to learn, and can be a bit confusing. The booklet that comes with the camera is ok for the basics, but I recommend downloading the full manual from Kodak to fully utilize the camera's features.On the down side is the very short battery life, so I would recommend carrying a spare.
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Great Little Camera!
rating: 5
Very practical camera with it's small compact design that takes big pictures. Big viewing area. So far seems to work perfect. I love it. I had an older Easyshare, much more bulky and slower taking pictures and the viewing area was too small to really make out if picture was any good. Would definitely recommend this one.
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Kodak EasyShare M1033 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)
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