Kodak EasyShare M1033 Digital Camera

I guess folks complaining about the 720p video mode of M1033, realize you should have a PROGRESSIVE SCAN PLAYBACK device, hopefully with HDMI connection, to realize a hi definition playback. Anyway, the highest non-720p video setting is adequate, given the cost of the device.

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 a buggy POS,I use Google Picasa instead.For making DVD's I use DVDFlick(free) or Sonic MyDVD,either one will convert MPEG-4. 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 rem... Read more

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 quali... Read more

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.

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.

This was such a beautiful, clean design, that it immediately caught my eye among the other cameras. I'm tired of gadgets that try to look powerful by being hard to use. I want a camera that is--dare I say it--like my iPod. Good: Ease of use, picture quality, video quality. Bad: Battery life, occasional freezing (?!) This camera really is easy to use, but it doesn't sacrifice features or power to do it (sure, it's no SLR). It's a great pocket camera. I'm pleased with the picture quality. The automatic mode displays the icon of the most appropriate "specialty mode" as it takes the picture, perhaps educating you for future shots. Colors look good. Flash is good for a camera this size. I'm pleased with the video quality. I saw the review where someone was complaining about video quality--I'd have to guess that he's shooting in low light. What can you expect with a lens the size of a dime? I'm using it as a stand-in to replace my failing Mini-DV camcorder. DV is better, sure, ... Read more