Kodak Easyshare C653 6.1 MP Digital Camera with 3xOptical Zoom

by Kodak

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 4 x 1 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000LY4FLA
• Item model number: 8912057
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,630 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 7, 2007

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get quality pictures--simply and affordably. The Kodak EasyShare C653 zoom digital camera is an affordable and clever 6.1-megapixel, 3x optical zoom camera. Plus, picture enhancing technologies make it remarkably simple to take great looking pictures. And you can view your pictures as you take them on the big and bright color display. The C653--designed to help you get the shot you want with confidence.

Unbelievable picture quality

• Create exceptional quality prints up to 14 x 19 inches with 6.1-megapixel resolution
• Get closer to your subjects with the 3x optical zoom lens
• Reduce blur caused by camera or subject movement with the anti-blur mode
• Get remarkable results thanks to on-camera features such as Kodak Perfect Touch technology, cropping, digital red-eye reduction, blurry picture alert, and undo-delete
• Combine up to three shots together into one large picture with panorama stitch mode
• Get brighter pictures when shooting under low light conditions with the High ISO scene mode
• Capture bright, beautiful color with exclusive Kodak color science

Incredible ease of use

• Get great shots time after time with 19 programmed scene and 3 color modes
• Convenience features such as on-camera help and auto picture rotation make picture taking simple
• Don't miss a shot if your memory card becomes full--switch to in-camera memory quickly and easily, thanks to the internal memory plus feature
• Works with optional Kodak EasyShare printer docks, photo printers, and camera docks

The simple way to share

• View your pictures with clarity on the large 2.5-inch (6.4-centimeter) indoor/outdoor color display
• Capture life in motion with continuous VGA (640 x 480 at 11 frames per second [fps]) video featuring audio capture, playback, and printing options
• Print, e-mail, and organize your pictures with just one touch of the exclusive on-camera Share button
• Use the Favorites feature to keep your special pictures close
• 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

What's in the box
Kodak EasyShare C653 zoom digital camera, Kodak alkaline digital camera batteries AA, USB cable, wrist strap, Kodak EasyShare software, getting started guide, custom camera insert for optional Kodak EasyShare camera

Product Description

10-09-2007 - Brand New Item. Description - KODAK 8912057 6.1 MEGAPIXEL EASYSHARE C653 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kodak C653, June 24, 2007

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Baby1Miami (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kodak Easyshare C653 6.1 MP Digital Camera with 3xOptical Zoom (Electronics)

I chose this camera because it has the feature to stamp the date on the picture (in all sizes starting from 1.1 to 6.1MP), also the price was great. I've been using the camera for a while and the quality of the picture is very good, almost as good as a Canon SD 630 that I have. I like cameras that come with AA batteries, in this particular case, the 2 AA batteries would last 100s of pictures if you don't use the flash much. The camera is very easy to operate, and it's very handy. The videos that you can make are very good in quality of sound and image. I usually take pictures at 3.1MP, and it's good enough pixels to develop at 5x7 pictures. If you want to buy a camera for 120 dollars approx, this camera will not disappoint you. Good Luck!!!

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Slick 'n simple, May 19, 2007

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This review is from: Kodak Easyshare C653 6.1 MP Digital Camera with 3xOptical Zoom (Electronics)

I love this camera because it is a no-brainer. Made the mistake of spending $500 on another camera--which I could not learn to operate (the manual was absolutely useless); I gave it to a friend who is more camera savvy than I am. I love this Kodak's ease of operation, size, etc.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A decent camera for the money, September 4, 2007

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AvidReader "sportsfan25" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kodak Easyshare C653 6.1 MP Digital Camera with 3xOptical Zoom (Electronics)

I've taken about 400 photos with my C653 and so far I am mostly satisfied. The most important thing is the ease of use ... this truly is a "point-and-shoot" camera. One of the first things I did was to take the same photograph several times with different settings. I didn't exactly master the settings, but it did help me adjust to the camera. To be honest, the "Auto" setting really works the best. I've been disappointed with some of the photos I've taken using the other settings, though several work very well (Close-Up, Night Portrait, and Landscape in particular). In fairness, some of the disppointing shots could be because I'm still learning the camera. Daytime photos have been clear and true-to-color, but nighttime and low light photos are sometimes grainy (using the Low Light setting does help, but not in every situation). Probably the biggest challenge with this camera is the timing. There is a delay when you press the button, and I've missed a lot of "in-action" photos. With a slight adjustment, though, I've been largely able to overcome this. There is a "Sport" setting, but I haven't used it with much success yet. If you are looking for a camera to catch a lot of sporting events, you might want to consider a more sophisticated SLR.

Downloading photos and working with the memory card are both easy as can be - I never even consulted the manual. It's even easier if you use Kodak's EasyShare online system to send photos to family and friends. While not as slim as some models, the C653 is relatively small, easy to transport and sturdy (it's been banged around a lot in my beach bag this summer - and dropped at least once - and doesn't look any worse for the wear). The video option works quite well, and you can freeze photos from within the video in a variety of ways, which is a great option with fast-moving subjects. Overall, the C653 is a good value for capturing simple photos of everyday life, and even some artistic shots. It's not a "photographer's camera," but it's not meant to be. The price is more than reasonable for the performance.

Two additional notes: be sure to buy an extra memory card if you want to take more than 10 pictures, and go with rechargable batteries. Regular rechargables don't seem to hold up (and often don't even work), but Ray-O-Vac makes a battery called a "Hybrid Rechargable" that fits standard AA chargers and can actually last through several days of photo-taking. Definitely beats the cost and environmental impact of regular batteries!