Kodak M883 Review

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Kodak Easyshare M883 Zoom

Review Posted 12/07/2007


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Kodak has added several new models to their EASYSHARE M-Series, like the M883. It offers 8-megapixels of resolution and high ISO settings, while maintaining a sleek, compact design. Other features include built-in face detection technology as well as a huge 3-inch LCD screen. The all-metal body of the M883 comes in silver and black and red.

The KODAK EASYSHARE M-Series Cameras are loaded with a vast array of features that make great picture-taking incredibly simple. From high ISO settings that produce clearer pictures in low-light situations, to Digital Image Stabilization and KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, the features on board the KODAK EASYSHARE M-Series Cameras help consumers take consistently better shots.


Easyshare M883 Features:

  • 8.0 Megapixel CCD imager
  • 3x zoom with 38-114mm coverage (35mm equivalent)
  • Kodak Perfect Touch technology for proper exposure, white balance and color saturation
  • Face Detection technology for pleasing portraits
  • HD (16:9) still image recording (max. size 5.3MP)
  • Large 3.0-inch indoor/outdoor color LCD display
  • High ISO capabilities (up to ISO 3200)
  • 640x480 QuickTime movie mode @ 30 fps with audio
  • Auto, Movie and 22 Scene exposure modes
  • TTL AF with Multi-zone and Center Zone options
  • TTL Metering: Multi-pattern, Center-weighted or Center Spot
  • Built-in flash with auto, fill, off, red eye reduction
  • 64MB internal memory + SD/SDHC/MMC card storage
  • Powered by Kodak Li-Ion (KLIC-7006) battery
  • Auto-Connect USB for hassle-free downloads
  • Imagelink and PictBridge enabled for direct printing
  • Optional Easyshare Camera Dock and Printer Dock


The KODAK EASYSHARE M883 camera is available now for US$199 MSRP.


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Kodak Easyshare M883 Zoom

Kodak Easyshare M883 Zoom

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Kodak Easyshare M883 Zoom

Kodak Easyshare M883 Zoom





Kodak Easyshare M883 Zoom

The Easyshare M883 compared in size to a CD.




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EasyShare M883 Specifications

Standard features
Sensor type 1 / 2.5 in. CCD
CCD total pixels 8.5 MP (3382 × 2513)
Effective pixels 8.0 MP (3280 × 2454)
Lens 38-114 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/3.1-f/5.9
Lens protection built-in
Zoom 3X optical, 5X advanced digital zoom, total zoom range 15X
Image stabilizer digital
Shutter speed 8-1/1000 sec.
LCD 3.0 in. (7.6 cm) indoor/outdoor wide-angle viewing color display (230k pixels)
Storage 64 MB internal memory* available, SD/SDHC/MMC card expansion slot
Auto focus
Type TTL-AF
Modes normal, macro, infinity
Focus range auto: 2.0 ft (0.6 m)-infinity
macro, wide: 5.2 in.-2.3 ft (10-70 cm)
macro, tele: 1.3-2.3 ft (40-70 cm)
landscape: 32.8 ft (10 m)-infinity
Auto focus single, continuous
Auto focus zones multi-zone (5 point) AF, TTL center-zone AF
Face detection yes, up to 10 faces
Exposure control
ISO sensitivity auto: 64-400; manual: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Metering modes multi-pattern, center-weighted, center spot
Compensation ±2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps
AE lock when shutter button is pressed
Histogram display capture, review
White balance auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
Flash
Range wide: 2.0-12.1 ft (0.6-3.7 m) ISO 400
tele: 2.0-6.6 ft (0.6-2.0 m) ISO 400
Modes auto, red eye, fill, off
Shooting specifications
Burst modes single shot, first burst (1.1 fps up to 4 frames), self-timer (2 or 10 sec.), two-shot self-timer
Shooting modes auto, SCN, video
Scene modes portrait, sports, landscape, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, snow, beach, text/document, fireworks, flower, museum/manner, self portrait, high ISO, digital IS, children, backlight, panning, candlelight, sunset, custom, panorama
Click to capture < 0.4 sec.
Shot to shot < 1.9 sec.
Still capture
Still format JPEG/EXIF v2.21
Picture size 8.0 MP (3264 × 2448)-4:3, default
7.1 MP (3264 × 2176)-3:2
5.3 MP (3072 × 1728)-16:9
5.0 MP (2592 × 1944)-4:3
3.1 MP (2048 × 1536)-4:3
2.5 MP (1920 × 1280)-3:2
2.1 MP (1920 × 1080)-16:9
1.2 MP (1280 × 960)
Color modes high, natural (default), low, sepia, black and white
Sharpness high, normal, low
Long time exposure 0.5-8 sec.
Review options view by date, view by album, view by image storage, view by Favorite, add album, slide show, multi-up, copy, protect or unprotect
Editing KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, on-camera crop
Video capture
Format QUICKTIME video format, motion JPEG
Quality VGA (640 × 480) at 30 fps, QVGA (320 × 240) at 30 fps
Length 80 min. max
Review options view by date, view by album, view by image storage, view by Favorite, add album, slide show, multi-up, copy, protect or unprotect
Editing make picture from video (1, 4, 9, 16-up), trim, action print, bookmark
Customization
Custom settings LCD brightness, LCD auto dimmer, image storage, album, orientation sensor, face detection, camera sounds, sound volume, date & time, digital zoom, auto power off time, video out, language, about (camera info)
Sharing
Share print, print all, select all, e-mail, Favorites, cancel print
Physical specifications
I/O interface A/V output (NTSC or PAL, user selectable), exclusive KODAK Camera Dock, digital (USB 2.0 full speed) connector
Power optional KODAK EASYSHARE Docks with KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack; KODAK Li-Ion (KLIC-7006) Battery, 5V AC adapter inlet on camera
Dedicated buttons shutter, power, auto/scene/movie switch, zoom, menu, review, Share, delete, five way switch for navigation
Tripod mount ¼ in. standard
Dimensions W × H × D: 3.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in. (92.4 × 56.5 × 19.2 mm)
Weight without battery and memory card: 4.1 oz (116 g)
Compatibility
Direct printing KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500, IMAGELINK print system compatible, PictBridge-enabled
Software works with KODAK EASYSHARE Software
Warranty One year
Specifications are as represented by the manufacturer.




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