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Kodak EasyShare M863


(2.5 out of 5)

MSRP: $149


This small camera packs a big screen and useful dial mode, but inconsistent image quality holds it back.

Review date: Jun 2, 2008

Kodak loads on the extras with its $149 EasyShare M863 and does so in a very compact package. And the camera’s compatibility with Kodak’s HDTV dock and printer make it a tempting option for one-stop shoppers. Unfortunately, the image quality isn’t quite up to snuff. M863 Design Definitely on the small and light side, the 3.6 × 2.2 × 0.8-inch M863 is available in a bevy of colors, including silver, pink, black, red, copper, and blue. It sports a large and legible high-resolution 2.7-inch LCD monitor. Buttons are haphazardly placed around the camera, unfortunately. Because the Flash button is next to the Power button, and the Delete button is positioned right under the Zoom lever, it’s possible to hit the wrong control by accident.

ProsCons
  • Small and light
  • Zoom active during video capture
  • Interfaces with optional printer, HDTV connector
  • Uneven image quality
  • Uses electronic, not optical, stabilization
  • Automatic ISO doesn’t always adjust appropriately

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