Kodak V603 Review

Review Posted 7/07/2006

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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.

Physical Views

The Easyshare V603 compared in size to a CD.

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Features & Controls

US visitors Kodak V603 Battery

	$ 12.07 at BatteryEngine.com
	$ 12.94 at SuperMart

Kodak V603 Specifications

CCD resolution	(effective pixels) 6.36 MP (2934 × 2171)
Image resolution	(recorded pixels) 6.1 MP (2848 × 2144)
Picture quality	6.0 MP: best (2832 × 2128), prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 x 75 cm) 5.3 MP: best 3:2 (2832 × 1888), optimized ratio for 4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm) prints 4.0 MP: better (2304 × 1728), prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 75 cm) 3.1 MP: good (2048 × 1536), prints up to 11 × 14 in. (28 × 36 cm) 1.8 MP: e-mail (1568 × 1168), small prints
Still format	JPEG/EXIF v 2.21
Lens	36-108 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/2.8-;f/4.8
Advanced digital zoom	4X advanced digital zoom, total zoom range 12X
Aperture	3X zoom lens: f/2.8 at wide, f/4.8 at tele
Shutter speed	8-;1/1448 sec.
LCD	2.5 in. (6.35 cm) high resolution (230K pixels)
Scene modes	auto, portrait, panorama left-right, panorama right-left, sport, landscape, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, snow, beach, text, fireworks, flower, manner/museum, self-portrait, party, children, backlight, panning shot, candlelight, sunset, custom
Color modes	high color, natural color, low color, sepia, black and white
Burst mode	3 fps, maximum 4 images
Click to capture	0.3 sec.
Shot to shot	1.0 sec.
Video mode	continuous MPEG-4 compressed video with audio capture and playback
Video resolution	VGA (640 × 480 pixels) at 30 fps, QVGA (320 × 240 pixels) at 30 fps
Video length	continuous up to 80 min. based on memory capacity
Video features	3X zoom during video with digital image stabilization and auto focus; video print options including 4, 9, or 16 multi-up pictures; video split function
Video format	QUICKTIME MOV
Auto focus	TTL-AF
Auto focus control	single AF, continuous AF
Focus range	standard: 2.0 ft (0.6 m)-;infinity macro, wide: 2.0-;2.3 ft (0.05-;0.7 m) macro, tele: 1.3-;2.3 ft (0.4-;0.7 m) landscape: 32.8 ft (10 m)-;infinity
Sensitivity	ISO equivalent 80-;160 (auto) and 80, 100, 200, 400, 800* (manual)
White balance	auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
Exposure metering	auto: TTL-AE; selectable: multipattern, center-weighted, center-spot
Exposure compensation	±2.0 EV with 0.3 EV steps
Long time exposure	0.5-;8 sec.
Histogram display	display on live view and review
Built-in flash	auto, off, fill, digital red-eye reduction
Flash range	2.0-;8.5 ft (0.6-;2.6 m) at wide, ISO 140 2.0-;5.9 ft (0.6-;1.8 m) at tele, ISO 200
Review options	1X-;8X magnify with pan, fast scroll, multi-up, slide show, album, picture info, erase, protect, crop, copy, image storage, Share/print, view by album or date, Favorites
Editing	cropping, blurry image detection
KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology	yes
Favorites	on-camera picture storage
Dedicated buttons	power, shutter, still/SCN, video, Favorites, review, delete, menu, Share, flash mode
Sound	selectable sound themes: default, jazz lounge, secret agent
Auto picture rotation	on, off, on transfer
Software	works with KODAK EASYSHARE Software
Storage	32 MB internal memory** available, SD/MMC card expansion slot
Self-timer	10 seconds, 2 seconds, 2 shots
Dock compatibility	works with optional KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500, KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Dock Plus Series 3, KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Dock Series 3, and KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock Series 3***
IMAGELINK Print System compatible	yes
PICTBRIDGE enabled	yes
I/O interface	A/V output (NTSC or PAL, user-selectable), exclusive KODAK Camera Dock/Printer Dock interface, digital (USB 2.0) connector
Power	KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7002
Lens protection	built in lens barrier
Tripod mount	1/4 in. standard
Weight	without batteries: 4.2 oz (120 g)
Dimensions	W × H × D: 3.6 × 2.0 × 0.9 in. (92.0 × 50.0 × 21.6 mm)
Warranty	one year

Specifications are as represented by the manufacturer.