Kodak M883 Review

Review Posted 12/07/2007

Click to take a 360° QTVR tour of the M883 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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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

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