It works

Found a need for an extra camera to be used by adults with disabilities. Time didn't allow searching the web for reviews so I purchased based on size, ease of use, and experience with Kodak digitals.

In four days my classes shot over 400 pictures and a few minutes of movies with the C643. Many campers had difficulty holding steady yet very few pictures were blurred or out of focus. The larger viewing window was used exclusively to compose photos and check focus. In fact we didn't pay any attention to the focus light. The closeup/macro feature worked well too.

The camera was left on most of the time and only required a battery change once a day. The camera often over-exposed pictures but offers bracketing and exposure compensation.

The public has been "sold" on megapixel count and form. If you expect a $200 camera to compare with a Nikon D2H it won't. These cameras are good at what they do...point and shoot.

Before being too hard on Kodak make sure the batteries are inserted correctly, hold the camera steady, keep the light source behind you, and study the instruction manual.