- 12.4-megapixel resolution
- 5x optical zoom
- Smart Capture feature automatically identifies the scene and adjusts camera settings
- 3-inch LCD screen
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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From the Manufacturer
With the Kodak EasyShare M381 Digital Camera, you’ll get closer without moving an inch. A 5x optical zoom lens helps you get the pictures you want, even from far away. Beautiful pictures come naturally, because Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature automatically takes care of focus, flash and exposure. And the best part is, it’s all priced within reach.
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- Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature automatically identifies the scene and adjusts camera settings for a great picture in just about any environment
- Reduce blur caused by camera shake or subject movement with automatic blur reduction feature
- Don’t miss a shot with the security of in-camera charging and the power of the included Kodak Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery
- Upload and share your pictures and videos directly to YouTube, Facebook or Kodak Gallery via the Share button and Kodak EasyShare software
- Advanced video features include audio capture, playback, on-camera editing and prints from video (1 and 9-up)
- Tell your story your way with the multimedia slide show feature-- combine pictures with music and transition effects right on camera
- Get it all--combine up to three shots into one large picture with on-camera panorama stitch mode
- See the details in low-light conditions and fast-action situations with high ISO (up to 1600)
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Wine
We purchased this unit based upon Eastman Kodak's reputation for ease of use and photo quality. This was to be a replacement unit for my Z730. The latter being too big and bulky for my current needs. Based on previous experience with Kodak, I decided to give the M381 a try. Being familiar with the Kodak interface from my previous camera, I felt confident that I could pick up the new camera and get excellent photos immediately without needing to suffer a learning curve.
Features I liked: Small size, big LCD screen, familiar menu / user-interface, battery in-camera recharging.
What I didn't like: Photo / Video quality.
We took our new M381 out for a test drive at Disneyland today; unfortunately nearly all of the photos we took were overexposed, grainy, or completely washed out. Even the best photos had broad pixelated stripes through the photos. The videos were grainy and overexposed as well; fortunately not as badly. Our trip today was for my wife's birthday; unfortunately none of the photos we took on this trip are useable. While I do like the simplicity of the operation of Kodak products, I cannot endorse this particular unit. While your experience may (hopefully) be better than ours, my confidence in Kodak's quality control has been devastated.
I can't comment on battery life as we were not going to keep it long enough to find out. We aren't planning on taking enough photos or videos to kill the battery; we'll be returning it as soon as possible. While it might be worthwhile to return it to get a new unit of the same model, I'm no longer confident the quality control measures are in place at the manufacturer. I can ill-afford to miss more memorable moments to defective cameras.
I might someday return to Kodak products, but not for some time.
Features I liked: Small size, big LCD screen, familiar menu / user-interface, battery in-camera recharging.
What I didn't like: Photo / Video quality.
We took our new M381 out for a test drive at Disneyland today; unfortunately nearly all of the photos we took were overexposed, grainy, or completely washed out. Even the best photos had broad pixelated stripes through the photos. The videos were grainy and overexposed as well; fortunately not as badly. Our trip today was for my wife's birthday; unfortunately none of the photos we took on this trip are useable. While I do like the simplicity of the operation of Kodak products, I cannot endorse this particular unit. While your experience may (hopefully) be better than ours, my confidence in Kodak's quality control has been devastated.
I can't comment on battery life as we were not going to keep it long enough to find out. We aren't planning on taking enough photos or videos to kill the battery; we'll be returning it as soon as possible. While it might be worthwhile to return it to get a new unit of the same model, I'm no longer confident the quality control measures are in place at the manufacturer. I can ill-afford to miss more memorable moments to defective cameras.
I might someday return to Kodak products, but not for some time.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Wine|Amazon Verified Purchase
When looking for a digital camera this seemed like the best camera for the least money. With 5x zoom and 12mp, it's a pretty good camera. Unfortunately, I have to agree with the other reviewer that Kodak's quality control is lacking. The main reason we like the Kodak EZShare cameras is the "Blur Reduction" feature. With a 2 year old and 4 year old, this feature is a must. We purchased one M381, and the feature did not work. Using it, the pictures were less in focus than when we used the normal mode. We returned it for a replacement, and have been very happy with the replacement. We have not experienced the grainy pictures the other reviewer mentioned, and are happy with the replacement.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Wine
I purchased this camera at a Pre-Thanksgiving Sale and was so excited to use it. Well I got home, took everything out of the box and started to shoot my two little girls. Well I was noticing that everything was blurry. So I changed the camera to blurr reduction and it was still bad. I have now had this camera for 2 weeks, and I have decided that I will be taking it back. This was the worst money every spent. My 5 megapixel took better pix than this! Very disappointed!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not too bad for the price
Just found a local store selling this camera for $50. This is a great camera for the price. I took some indoor shots and found it to be somewhat acceptable. Read more
Published 6 months ago by V. Orlov
Does not live up to expectation
I have been a long time Kodak customer so when my old easyshare had seen its day it was time to
upgrade a bit. I had problems right off the bat with this camera. Read more
upgrade a bit. I had problems right off the bat with this camera. Read more
Published 10 months ago by MamaThree
NEVER BUY THIS CAMERA
Absolutely the worst digital camera you will ever buy....went from an Kodak Easyshare 4530 with only 5.0 mp to this suppossedly better M381 with 12 mp and hate myself for doing so. Read more
Published 16 months ago by galantgarage
Kodak Easyshare M381
Wish That I would have realized that there was not a view finder on this camera. Very difficult to take pics when it is sunny. Takes awesome photos and has some excellent features.
Published 17 months ago by Susan L.
Not a good camera
Bought this camera 15 months back, worked well for sometime. Have never dropped the camera but when you use the zoom feature the camera shuts off. Battery dies very quickly. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Latha Rangarajan
Wonderful!
Takes great pictures, so many settings, and choices, but also has a smart capture that takes great pictures regardless.
Published 22 months ago by cmrohl
NO GOOD
I HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT KODAK BRANDS AND NEVER HAD PROBLEMS UNTIL I BOUGHT THIS CAMRA. IT STARTED OUT FINE BUT WITHIN A MONTH I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS, THE PICTURES WERE COMING OUT... Read more
Published 22 months ago by IVYBEAN
The pictures taken indoor were very dull.
I had another camera w290 and on comparing the pictures taken from both the cameras I found the Kodak pictures very dull so I have retured this camera.
Published on May 23, 2010 by Neeraj Mehta
Don't buy
This camera has a difficult time focusing... it simply doesn't. One picture in ten is actually in focus and sure it's a sharp picture, I can't deal with the ratio. Read more
Published on May 13, 2010 by T. Greenwood
Interesting Title
Not really much to say.
Without breaking it down for eight hours, it is a good pocked camera. Read more
Without breaking it down for eight hours, it is a good pocked camera. Read more
Published on April 18, 2010 by C. Brown
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