Kodak EasyShare M1033 (Black)
Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co. Part number: 1278829
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- Kodak's EasyShare M1033 is a better-than-average budget ultracompact.
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CNET editors' review
Kodak EasyShare M1033 (Black) price range: $199.99
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Edited by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 09/15/2008
- Released on: 02/01/2008
The good: Solid photo quality for its class; well-rounded if rudimentary feature set; slim, sturdy body; simple operation.
The bad: Lackluster video; only a three-shot burst.
The bottom line: Kodak's EasyShare M1033 is a better-than-average budget ultracompact.
At first glance the 10-megapixel Kodak EasyShare M1033 is a fairly basic budget pocket camera. It's basic at second, third, and well, every subsequent glance, too. But that's the M1033's greatest asset: it's a simple-to-operate, stylish ultracompact camera that takes good--occasionally excellent--pictures without much thought from the user. It won't blow you away with features and performance, but it doesn't disappoint either.
Measuring 2.3 inches tall by 3.7 inches wide by 0.8 inch deep, the M1033 slides easily into a back pocket, and at 5.2 ounces, it won't weigh you down, either. The camera's mostly metal body comes in six colors--black, silver, pink, copper, red, and gray--feels sturdy, and has a clear-cut design, so you can hand the camera to anyone and let them shoot away.
Buttons for the shutter, power, flash, and mode selections are on top, flush with the body, adding to the camera's streamlined looks. On back is a 3-inch LCD that's bright enough to remain visible in sunlight. A relatively large rocker zoom switch for the 3x 35-105mm-equivalent f3.1-5.7 lens is well positioned to the top left of the screen. Below it sits a five-way joystick for navigating menus and for the playing of images and video. That's flanked by Delete, Playback, Menu, and Kodak's standard Share button, which lets you tag an image to be printed or e-mailed the next time the camera is connected to a computer.
Powering on to first shot takes 1.7 seconds on average and typically takes the same amount of time from shot to shot. Using the flash adds nearly a second to that. Shutter lag is very good for its class at only 0.4 second in bright conditions and 0.9 in dim. Burst mode offers only a three-shot spurt in approximately 1.4 seconds. It's important to note that if you let it--by pressing the shutter button completely rather than halfway and waiting for a focus confirmation--the M1033 will take a picture without locking focus. This does let you capture images extremely quickly, but they'll frequently be blurry.
Press the Mode button and you get four options: Smart Capture, Program, Scene, and Video. Smart Capture mode integrates scene and face detection, optimized auto ISO, and a broader dynamic range among other things, so you truly don't have to worry about a setting to take a decent picture. This mode also applies Kodak's PerfectTouch technology to help improve detail and contrast. In general this system works, producing fine photos regardless of subject or lighting conditions. Which is good, since the camera always starts in Smart Capture, regardless of your settings at power off.
The M1033 also has 22 Scene modes you can switch to in seconds. These include standards like portrait and landscape as well as things like in-camera panorama (left to right and right to left), candle light, panning, and blur reduction. The Program mode gives you slightly more control for exposure compensation and metering, color (natural, low, black and white, sepia), white balance, and ISO. It's nice to have, though I'm not sure it's wholly necessary.
Again, the M1033 is capable of shooting some very nice photos for its class, though more often they're a mixed bag. Like most budget models, the Kodak performs best in bright sunlight. Overall, colors are pleasing, though white balance is quite inconsistent. For example, when shooting a mix of plants, the colors would shift depending on which plant was the subject. There's also some serious vignetting--darkening around the edges--and modest distortion at the camera's widest angle.
Lastly, one of the hyped features on the M1033 is its 720p (1,280x720) video recording at up to 30fps. However, the HD-recording performance was a little disappointing. The picture is good, but my results display some stuttering when panning, and while you can zoom while recording, focusing is slow and you could hear it working in the recorded audio. Exposure control seems to be a bit of an issue, too. The image stabilization can't be turned on when recording at 1,280x720, either (you'll have to drop to 640x480, since electronic image stabilization requires the extra pixels to do its work). The moral: if you are considering buying this to shoot handheld HD clips longer than 30 seconds, don't.
The Kodak EasyShare M1033 might not be overflowing with features or staking major performance claims, but it is a respectable budget ultracompact with good looks and simple operation. And there's nothing wrong with that.
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User reviews
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Got it as a gift, and I love it!
by Luv2Ski217 on March 30, 2009
Pros: This is a great camera, my girlfriend bought it for me after my Sony Cybershot bit the dust on a trip to St. Maarten. I really enjoy how small and easy to use it is. The HD video is better than the CNET rating says it is.
Cons: The only problem I have had with my camera is that the battery is junk. I only get about 30 min of use on it, and I think I will try to upgrade it soon.
Summary: If you are looking for something simple and a great value for the money this is the camera for you.
Summary: If you are looking for something simple and a great value for the money this is the camera for you.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Really Great Camera For the Price
by LinuxOne on December 22, 2008
Pros: Takes Really Good Hi Quality Macro Shots, Good Overall Camera
Cons: A bit Noisy in the Dark or indoors, indoors without a flash gives a orange glow
Summary: Its a really great camera, especially because I'm 13 and grown through many a camera, this is the best one I've had for $200 dollars (I got it ...
Summary: Its a really great camera, especially because I'm 13 and grown through many a camera, this is the best one I've had for $200 dollars (I got it cheap {$155} at Walmart.com) and it is really great. Ive taken About 10000 Shots with it so far and it is still working really good.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fabulous camera for the price.
by websmart7 on August 2, 2009
Pros: Love this camera. For the price, this is an excellent buy.
Cons: I have no cons.
Summary: I have been very happy with the Easyshare. <a href="http://www.bestmakeupfoundation.com/makeup-foundation/makeup-foundation-how-to-use-for-beautiful-skin">Ed</a>
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1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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compact camera for average user
by donatello77 on July 19, 2009
Pros: compact, great design and features and settings
Cons: too short battery life
Summary: worth the price and ideal for the average user!
Summary: worth the price and ideal for the average user!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nice to have in your pocket
by umanskyp on December 15, 2008
Pros: 1. Quick startup (depending on SD card size)
2. Easy controls
3. Easy to navigate internal operationsCons: 1. Video feature is useless
2. Inconsistent picture quality
3. No battery gauge displaySummary: I am holding off on buying a digital SLR until after the holidays; most of the time, I will probably use my $700+ SLR to point and shoot anyway, so ...
Summary: I am holding off on buying a digital SLR until after the holidays; most of the time, I will probably use my $700+ SLR to point and shoot anyway, so I decided to pick up a Kodak M1033 in the mean time. I chose black -- the most "sturdy-looking" of the available colors.
The main reason I like the camera is that it takes so little time to "boot up" when powered on and is instantaneously ready to shoot. However, after having the camera a few days, the startup time went from about a second to several seconds ... I finally figured out that the higher capacity the SD card, the longer the camera needs to boot up.
I was using a 4Gb card -- I switched back to a 512k and the camera is instant once again.
The picture quality is quite inconsistent in artifical light ... what can you really expect from a $120 camera, right?
At the end of the day, its nice to have a camera in my pocket to take those shots that come up unexpectedly from time to time.
Would I recommend this camera? I'm on the fence .. I wouldn't recommend against it ... but that's not much of an endorsement.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Camera @ a great Price!
by 614vampire on December 4, 2008
Pros: My last 3 camera's have been Kodak. M1033 is very nice, Great Display and is HD.
Takes great indoor and outdoor pics. Lots of options for differant picture settings. As long as you know how to read a manual. Good video. Love that it's 10mpCons: Takes some getting to know, all it actually does. Internial memory is kinda small when set on 10mp
Summary: Love to use it. Takes crisp clear pics. like the big LCD display in back. Battery last awhile. The price isn't bad at all, but shop around first. Some ...
Summary: Love to use it. Takes crisp clear pics. like the big LCD display in back. Battery last awhile. The price isn't bad at all, but shop around first. Some places have it for to much and other places have it as a great deal.
Plus it's easy to use. Once you learn it.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A lot of Camera for the $$$ Easy to use!
by doni_brat on November 8, 2008
Pros: This is my 8th digital camera, the last 4 being Kodak's. As I have seen said before, Kodak IS the PICTURE. Ease of use, coupled with the ease of carrying this small camera that gives GREAT pictures.
Cons: Getting use to the hum of the motor as it's doing the focus for you. Could effect battery length, but w/an extra battery on hand, that would take care of that small problem. NO it's not a camera for a PRO, it's not an SLR. It's for the 'rest' of us
Summary: BUY IT - you won't be sorry!
Summary: BUY IT - you won't be sorry!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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WOULD NOT BUY IT AGAIN
by holinessprchr on October 25, 2008
Pros: Incredible exterior pictures
Cons: In moderate lighting this camera is the worst Ive ever used. Pictures turn out real grainy. Forget using the 3x zoom in moderate lighting conditions, it worthless.
Summary: I had another kodak camera with only 5mp that my daughter used at an event with moderate lighting and it took better pics than the M1033. It has an automatic ...
Summary: I had another kodak camera with only 5mp that my daughter used at an event with moderate lighting and it took better pics than the M1033. It has an automatic scene detection but its the equivelant to having Gomer Pile select your camera setting. It chooses Macro for most all shots. The flash is a little to be desired. The bottom lin... If you arent concerned about interior pictures then I would get one. Otherwise, learn from my mistake and buy a Nikon s550 or Canon Power Shot
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great camera for amateurs
by Hojo777 on October 19, 2008
Pros: 1. Bang for the buck
2. Ingenius automated scene and exposure controls
3. Large and bright LCD
4. HD Video modeCons: I haven't found anything to dislike so far.
Summary: Great versatile camera for the average user. It will help you take better pictures!
Summary: Great versatile camera for the average user. It will help you take better pictures!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Okay for price vs quality
by shoebopie on September 24, 2008
Pros: price, simplicity, style
Cons: Not intuitive. Direct access to on-board memory lacking.
Summary: Like the product: hate the software.
Summary: Like the product: hate the software.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co.
- Part number: 1278829
- Description: PRODUCT FEATURES: 10.0 MP for prints up to 30 × 40 in. (76 × 102 cm) 3X optical zoom lens Smart capture mode HD stills and video Face detection technology
General
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Width 3.7 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 2.3 in
- Weight 4.4 oz
- Enclosure Color Black
Main Features
- Resolution 10 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 10,300,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,100,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO 6400 (3Mpix), ISO auto (64-3200)
- Digital Zoom 5 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Special Effects Sepia, Neutral, Low color, High color, Black & White
- Max Shutter Speed 1/1448 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 8 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Face Detection Yes
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Shade, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
- Digital Video Format MPEG-4
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG-4 - 1280 x 720, MPEG-4 - 640 x 480
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
- Integrated Memory 32 MB
- Floppy Drive None
- Digital Storage Media None
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 2 ft - 14 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - F/3.1-5.7
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 105 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
- Min Focus Range 23.6 in
- Macro Focus Range 7-70cm
- Lens Aperture F/3.1-5.7
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Additional Features AE lock, Face detection, Audio recording, ImageLink support, Sharpness control, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, 720p HD movie recording, Camera orientation detection
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 230,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Docking station
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
- Software Kodak EasyShare, Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor
- System Requirements Details Windows XP - 128 MB - 200 MB
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Wrist strap, Docking station insert
- Cables Included USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Kodak KLIC 7004
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product series
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Kodak EasyShare M1033 (Copper)
Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co.
Specs: 10 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display
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Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co.
Specs:
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Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co.
Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display
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Kodak EasyShare M1033 (Silver)
Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co.
Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display
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Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co.
Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display
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Manufacturer info
- Eastman Kodak Co.
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.kodak.com/
- Address:
343 State St.
Rochester, NY 14650 - Phone: 800/521-0788
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