Kodak EasyShare C653
Kodak EasyShare C653 Review: I have had a number of digital cameras and have found Kodak to consistently get color right more than the competitors. We have a Canon and had a Nikon that could not hold a candle to the picture quality of the less expensive Kodak models. This unit, however, is a terrible camera. It must have a particularly less sensitive sensor because it gives the blurr warning so often it’s pathetic. Even when you set the camera on higher ISO if not using the flash, you most often get a less than desirable result. It’s simply the worst of all the digital cameras I have and have used. It does not perform nearly as well as a cheaper, less featured model from Kodak that I used for the past two years.
The other problem I have with this camera is that, compared to every other model of every other brand I have seen recently, they do NOT put a hard plastic cover over the soft viewing screen on the back. It got bumped a couple of times in my pack and now there are are large defects in the screen. Yes, one could keep such a camera in a case and all, I don’t bother. But check it out for yourself if you like, this is the only digital camera I know of on the market where the viewing screen is not protected by a strong, poly clear surface of some sort. Poor, cheap design. Likely, my last Kodak. Fuji’s are getting the consistently best ratings in most mags, in this price and class, these days.
Kodak EasyShare C653 Review: Don’t let the name Kodak fool you. They have stepped up their game in order to compete in the digital market now that film has gone the way of the dinosaur. Kodak has clearly spent the time and energy in developing a great entry level camera that is easy to use and takes fantastic photographs. I purchased this for my girlfriend and she loves it. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a quality, user friendly, entry level camera that takes great pictures.
Kodak EasyShare C653 Description: The C653 has simple-to-use, simple-to-access features. So getting your best shot is as easy as point and shoot. Make your pictures as vivid as the moment you took them. Print better, brighter pictures using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology.
6.1 MP means you can make amazing quality prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 76 cm). Capture bright, beautiful color with Kodak Color Science. However you choose to print at home, at retail, or online trust Kodak for picture quality that’s truly exceptional and for memories that will last.
Kodak EasyShare C653 Review: Since we purchased this camera as a gift for someone else, I can’t say much about its actual performance or operation. As far as I can tell using it to make some test shots, it performed as promised, and the built in menu made it easy enough to configure.
My problem came with trying to get the camera to communicate with an older OS in this case, Windows ME. It is true that the fine print on the back of the box includes a line stating that WindowsXP or later is required. Of course, since we purchased it from Amazon, we did not see the box before we purchased it. Since nowhere on the Amazon page does it state this software requirement, perhaps they should bear some of the blame.
In any case, Kodak made it extremely difficult to download the necessary drivers that would let the camera communicate with Windows ME. They were there, but the menu selections, and even page titles were extremely confusing, even inaccurate. Eventually, however, after several hours, we did find and install version 5.2 of the software, and everything now works fine.
Kodak EasyShare C653 Review: This is my first digital camera and 
I love it! I bought it mainly because I liked the big view window and it was recommended by the sales associate. I didn’t have to load the included software for my computer came with some that works great. I did buy kodak rechargeabe batteries and they seem to last quite a while. This is very easy to use and I looked at others that seemed much more complicated.
Kodak EasyShare C653 Review: We were not willing, or rather able to spend very much money on a digital camera and went with an inexpensive one. Where we thought we would be sacrificing some quality, we actually think we gained something. This camera takes fantastic pictures and we are making albums like crazy. It is very easy to use and the zoom functions well.
Just a note, I would suggest that a consumer pick up an extra memory card that has more storage capacity. The one that came with this is okay but if you enjoy taking lots of pictures then picking up a 1meg card is definitely the way to go. Just a fantastic camera for a very reasonable and low price, I feel it will pay for itself many times over.
Price: $89 to $166