Kodak V603 Review

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The KODAK EASYSHARE V603 Zoom is designed for people who want a small, stylish camera packed with innovative features to enhance the photography experience. It is the latest in the V-series line of cameras which features exciting digital advancements wrapped in sleek camera bodies while remaining true to Kodak's signature ease-of-use.

The tiny, 6.1-megapixel model includes a SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH C-VARIOGON 3X optical zoom lens, 2.5-inch high resolution LCD display, in-camera picture enhancing features such as KODAK PPERFECT TOUCH technology and multiple color and scene modes including panorama stitch.

The V603 also records TV-quality video, up to 30 frames per second (fps) using advanced MPEG-4 compression with the ability to split video with a simple on-camera editing feature. Built-in image stabilization technology during video reduces on- screen shaking from unintentional hand and camera movement. The camera also offers the use of its 3X SCHNEIDER- KREUZNACH C- VARIOGON optical zoom lens during video recording, with continuous autofocus. And it is simple to select any frame in a video, then save and print from video in just seconds.

The V-Series cameras include KODAK EASYSHARE software version 5.2 for WINDOWS and MACINTOSH systems, providing effortless digital picture organization, editing, sharing and printing. The exclusive One Touch to Better Pictures feature takes advantage of proprietary color technologies developed by Kodak to help users get vibrant, true-to-life prints from inkjet printers. Version 5.2, which is available for free download from www.kodak.com, also makes sharing your favorite pictures as simple as possible, automatically placing them in albums on your camera, on your computer, and in your online KODAK EASYSHARE Gallery albums.

Kodak V603 Features:

• 6.1 megapixel (effective) CCD for prints up to 13 x 19 inches
• Super-slim metal alloy body, less than an inch thick
• 3x SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH optical zoom with 36-108mm coverage (35mm equivalent)
• KODAK Color Science image processing technology for proper exposure, white balance and color saturation
• 2.5-inch Wide-view color LCD display with 230,000 pixels of resolution
• 3 frames/sec Burst mode up to 4 images in any quality
• 640x480 MPEG-4 movie mode, 30fps with audio, up to 80 minutes
• Auto, Movie and 22 Scene modes
• Multi-zone AF and Center Zone AF with focus-assist lamp
• TTL Metering: Multi-pattern, Center-weighted or Center Spot
• Selectable ISO sensitivity: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 (1.8MP only)
• Long shutter speeds: 0.5 to 8 seconds
• Built-in multi mode flash
• Customizable startup sound themes and camera sound effects
• 32MB internal memory + removable SD card storage
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery included
• Auto-Connect USB for hassle-free downloads
• Imagelink and PictBridge compliant for direct printing
• Compatible with optional Easyshare Printer and Camera Docks

The KODAK EASYSHARE V603 Zoom, which comes in black or silver, is available now with an MERP of US$299.95.

Kodak V603 Specifications