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Kodak Easyshare C653
Editor's Review
The C653 has since been replaced, we recommend looking at the newer Kodak C190. Here's what we had to say about the C653 when it was released in January 2007:
The Kodak EasyShare C653 is another simple point-and-shoot that looks to help out the everyday user, but with the dodgy performance of similar models like the C743 and C875, we're not certain that this is the best choice. This 6 megapixel camera is very inexpensive and fully automatic, taking all the confusion out of camera settings and adjustments, but such simplicity can sometimes result in unexpected or undesirable effects. Take a look at what users are saying about the C743 and C875 to get an idea of what using the C653 might be like.
Specifications
- 6.1 megapixels
- 3x optical zoom
- Auto focus and exposure
- 2.5-inch LCD
- Movie mode with sound (VGA)
- Secure Digital memory
- 2 AA batteries
- Part Number: 8957011
- UPC: 041778912058
- Release Date: Jan 07, 2007
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Kodak Easyshare C653 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
50 minutes of film at 640x480 resolution
100 minutes of film at 320x240 resolution
Source(s):
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Well, I'd recommend using a Card Reader and placing your memory card into it. Then all you need to do is insert the SD card (your PC will recognize it as another drive), and then simply drag and drop wherever you want. Or, you can simply connect the USB cable to the camera and then use something like Picasa 2 by Google ( picasa.com ) to transfer and organize your pictures. It's free.
So buy the card reader, put the memory card in it and then plug it into the USB port. Download Picasa3 and when installed click on IMPORT button near the upper left hand corner and you are ready to go.
Now, you could try these guys ( darntoothysam.com/servlet/S... ). But understand that the average cost of a camera repair is around $180. As such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
Another tip is to go to Kodak's website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them.
Also, make sure you have fresh high capacity (mAh) batteries in it. Often undercharged or depleted batteries can easily affect camera performance.
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It depends on the model of the camera, usually its on the bottom side of
the camera, also you may check in the user guide.
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I just found out with your answer and Kodak´s that the camera itself DOESN´T have the USB port built in.
Once again, thaks for your answer, I guess I´m going to have to buy the docking port.
There is an online manual ( kodak.com/global/en/service... ) at the Kodak website. Let me know if this works for you. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
Personally, it's kinda useless in this age of rechargable batteries. I'd rather just have an extra set of 2,500 mAh NiMH batteries... 2 sets and a charger is cheaper than this AC adapter.
According to Microsoft's own support docs ( support.microsoft.com/kb/31... ), WMP can play .mov files just fine, but only if they're Quicktime file version 2.0 or older. Your Kodak probably uses a newer version of the codec, which would be the problem here. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a codec or plugin to allow WMP to play newer quicktime files.
These can be played in alternative all-in-one (and codec-free) players like VLC and GOM Player, but I gather you don't like having extra programs around, so this might not be the solution you're looking for.
Sorry!
Many users don't take the time to fully understand all the menus and controls that are explained in the owner's manual. Granted, the print is fine and the manuals are usually boring. But if you haven't read the manual thoroughly, that's another place to start.
"The Complete Idiot's Guide to: Photography Like a Pro" by the editors of Pederson's Photographic Magazine and Mike Stensvold - Alpha publishing (film and digital)
"Digital Photography Bible, Desktop Edition" by Dan Simon - Wiley publishing
"Complete Digital Photography" by Ben Long - Charles River Media publishing
"50 Fast Digital Camera Techniques" by Kevin L. Moss - Wiley publishing
"The New Digital Photography Manual" by Philip Andrews - SevenOaks publishing
"The Photographer's Manual" by John Freeman - Hermes House publishing (mostly film)
videos. HELP!!!!
From what you've written it sounds to me like you're importing the pictures and video via Windows' own built-in import tool. If that's so, you should be able to browse the camera's contents using My Computer. To do so, click on the start menu, then on My Computer, then select your camera from the list of devices there. You should see a series of folders. I don't know Kodak's exact file structure, so just click around until you find a folder with several .jpg files and .avi or .mov (for movies), whichever Kodak uses. Once you've found them in this way, you should be able to simply drag and drop them to the desktop or to any folder of your choosing.
Try this and let me know if it works or not.
Good luck!
If the latter, try downloading a free player like VLC Player ( videolan.org/ ) or GOM Player ( gomplayer.com/ ). These have most of the known codecs built-in and should play pretty much anything you can throw at them.
I am dumb when it come to computers.
I just know the basics of the computer. lora
VLC and GOM are media players much like Windows Media Player, but they include codecs (basically files that decode specially-encoded video and audio) built-in that WMP doesn't have. Sometimes, because of this, they are able to play videos that WMP can't.
So, if you're able to drag the video files from your camera to the computer's hard drive, you might be able to play them with those programs.
But allow me to make an pitch for using several smaller cards, rather than one large one. Reason being, insurance. Any memory card can fail or become corrupted. And when you're on vacation the last thing you want is to lose the opportunity to take pictures until you can recover that media card with a software utility. If your card goes bad, swapping another one for it at that moment is of advantage so you can keep taking pics. Then, later when you're in front of your PC, you can use a utility like F-recovery to get back your pictures and recover your card.
No need to lose the moment because you relied on one large one when several smaller ones can solve that problem.
One last thing. Cards have different speeds. The faster a card is, the quicker it'll save the photo and cycle to be ready for another shot. In the end, your camera is only going to be as fast as it's slowest link in the chain. So check for speed when you purchase a card.
The LCD is the second-biggest energy hog, followed by the auto-focus. If a photographer "dawdles" a lot---taking lots of time for composition, fiddling with focus, etc. then each photo will use more power and the total number of photos with a set of batteries will decrease. So the actual battery life can vary widely depending on the user.
The actual power used to just open the shutter and record the image on the mem card is minimal---all the ancillary operations eat up most of the power.
If you like Kodak printer that works for this camera, you can log on to <a href="kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier... location</a> to see the picture, specifications and the price ($119.95)of the printer.
This gives you a maximum 6" x 4" pictures.
If you like bigger prints, something like A4 size, then you need to buy a larger printer from HP, Lexmark, Epson or Canon from any computer shop.
Is it mandatory to connect a Dock between the camera and the computer in order to transfer the photos to the computer from the camera ?
Oh by the way, did the camera come with a dock?
U just need to connect your cam to the computer using the USB cable and then switch it on (as if you were taking pictures). The computer will recognise it as a new hardware and the camera will appear (like an extra drive) in My Computer.
Then just copy the pictures from the cam onto your computer. Simple, hey? :)
To finish: switch your cam off, disconnect it from your computer and - voila, you have your pics on your computer! :)
Well - that's what I do anyway. :)
I disagree. When you connect the C653 to the computer using the USB cable and then switch it on computer will recognizes it. but does NOT load it up as an extra drive in My Computer. I wish it did, then I could get around EasyShare and use Picassa or something else!
Kodak Easyshare C653 Reviews
Kodak Easyshare C653 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 5.0 out of 5
I've had 35 mm film cameras for about 37 years. Got the Kodak C653 for Christmas last year. My wife could not have bought me a better present!
I droped it at McDonald's one day from a height of about 4 feet. I was worried about it, but there was no harm done.
I take about 1,000 photos/year (4 grandchildren!). I love this camera. The videos have been great, along with the anti-blur and closeup features.
I've read a lot of bad reviews about this camera, but I have to say in all honesty: I have been VERY happy with this!
- 2.0 out of 5
This is the first camera I ever got, and I have to say that it was only OK. After a couple of months, it started to freeze a lot, which made it hard for me to capture special moments. And those freezes would last a long time too, possibly as long as half an hour. It is also unresponsive sometimes. The flash goes off when I have specifiacally turned it off, and there is a large delay when waiting to take another picture. I find people annoyed with me about how long it takes to take another picture. It is also big and bulky and heavy. On the plus side, it has a large screen and was not hugely expensive.
- 1.0 out of 5
This is my first Digicam. Camera gives bad pics in lowlight or indoors, extremely grainy. Have to constantly delete bad pictures. No replacement with Kodak service centre for the broken LCD from Nov '07 to date (fell two feet onto tiled flooring).
Video shooting is extremely jerky (Is it really 20 fps as they claim ? ).
Next time I'll go for a Canon or Nikon.
- 1.0 out of 5
This is the second Kodak I have owned and both were pathetic! Why buy the second one? I also bought the printer dock and new all-in-one printer so I wanted desparately to keep compatibility. The first camera lasted one year. Stupid me, I thought the name of Kodak was dependable but this camera has spent more time in repairs than taking pictures of memorable events such as the birth of a new grandbaby, birthdays, Christmas, etc.! I will never own another Kodak product nor would I ever recommend it to anyone! I will chalk up the loss and learn from the experience! I will buy a dependable digital that will work when I have another "Kodak" moment but it won't be recorded with a KODAK camera!
- 4.0 out of 5
I have experiences biggener cameras from CANONs . I found kodak's beginner cameras far better then them. Canon camera produces the ultra small dotted pictures, if looked closely. Kodak pics are smooth. Instrument is very easy to opearate and fits family snaps requirements perfectly. pics are sharp once you get used to handling of the camera.
- 2.0 out of 5
I have the older version of this camera and I had it for just over 1yr and then it died just stopped working. I called the company and they only GTD for one year isn't that convient. Doesn't sound like the newer model is any better.
- 5.0 out of 5
This is an inexpensive, easy to operate and overall nice camera. I am satisified with the performance of the camera and like the Kodak software that comes with it. This is my first digital camera and I would recommend it.
- 1.0 out of 5
Never dropped never exposed to water. Took it on vacation, it just didn't turn on all the way. What good is a camera if it is out for repair.
- 1.0 out of 5
really junk drop it once and that's it wont work the same.
fell off a chair about 2 feet onto carpet and the screen went blank the zoom did nt work the shutter was only opening half way. Really something that costs that much should have better construction value. easy share is easy junk
- 5.0 out of 5
This is my 2nd digital camera. My 1st one was a 3MP. Upgraded to this Kodak c653 , it being a 6MP. I use it in the picture function & also movie function. Makes great pictures & movies! Get the Kodak a/v cable!! It gives you more versatility. Download camera to DVD/VCR or directly to TV. I use it with a Kodak 1GB SD card which was included with my purchase. Buy the Kodak C653, the Kodak a/v cable & a 1 or 2 GB SD card. You will be extremely pleased with your purchase!
- 3.0 out of 5
This camera takes okay pictures. A lot of them come out blurry, and the flash is way too bright. I've tried just about every setting, but nothing produces a good picture, and it's really not worth the effort.
- 3.0 out of 5
I bought this camera for my teen-age daughter.
PROS:
+Ease of use - Menus are fairly straightforward
+Easy Share Software - Very well integrated. Allows a lot of in-camera configuration as well as post-shooting image processing.
+Optical Viewfinder - Works great in bright light when most LCDS are unusable.
+Low Cost - We paid about $120 straight from Kodak.
+Panorama in camera without using PC software.
+ Pretty good video recording specs for a digicam.
CONS:
-Very disappointing picture quality in indoor or low-light conditions. The pictures were blurred, grainy, or dark (and often all three). The "blur reduction" mode increased the grain but did very little to reduce blur. Flash photos tended to have blasted highlights.
Last week LCD display cracked (our fault). Kodak wants $70 + S&H both ways to repair it. Rather than spend that money on a camera that takes mediocre pictures, we spent $99 on a Nikon L10.
- 5.0 out of 5
I won this camera at a trade expo in March. It has been very good for me as I have wanted a digital camera for years. After about 2 months I broke my LCD screen and am now in the process of looking for a new c653. My mom has a different digital camera, I'm not sure of the model and says she likes mine better. My one complaint with it was that the camera seems to freeze up for a few seconds after taking a picture, so if you want to catch something 5 seconds after your shot, you can't. I took it to a wedding a week after I got it and was able to take two videos plus a full memory card of pictures. I recommend rechargeable batteries because I was using just regular at first, which got to be expensive. Good luck!
- 1.0 out of 5
I got better pictures with my old Canon 2mp Powershot. This camera did not do the job AT ALL. Yes, it's cheap. That's the reason I bought it, my other camera broke and we needed a quick replacement before going on vacation.
Pros: small, lightweight, easy to pac, quick shutter response
Cons: terrible indoor pictures- no light whatsoever, the flash does not work well at all, no image stabilization (every zoomed picture is terribly blurry) and very little control / features
If you are looking for a basic point and shoot, look harder. The cheapest, oldest canon model outdoes this camera SO easilly. I'm planning on giving it to my 3 year old daughter who loves taking pictures.
- 4.0 out of 5
This camera was bought in a rush before a holiday and I wasn't sure what to expect. It was very inexpensive, so I thought it wouldn't be a high risk purchase. It has turned out to be a good camera, though it's 640X480 video is a little choppy at only 10fps. Pictures aren't very crisp, but pictures up to ISO 400 show little noise, and ISO 800 is even fine with the right adjustments. The interface is very user-friendly. A good first camera to play with.
- 5.0 out of 5
its excellent with future and price
- 1.0 out of 5
The first C653 I purchased quit being able to see the SD memory so I took it back to the store and got another C653. After 45 days it quit working too. I sent it to Kodak service and they don't have the parts to fix it, and want $35 to send the broken camera back to me. They say if I call them they can offer me a replacement at a discounted rate. What makes them think I would ever get another Kodak camera!
- 4.0 out of 5
i also have had an older kodak 4 megapixel which is much more faster than this & shots are actually a bit better looking on the 4 megapixel :/
but this camera is pretty good still for the price.
- 4.0 out of 5
I purchased this camera a week ago and have since taken pictures indoors, outdoors, and in all types of light. Works like a charm! My only complaint is it sort of feels chinsey and light, but Kodak packed a ton of features into it.
- 4.0 out of 5
Though it's been only a day since I bought the C653, I am very impressed with the "Fast Start-Up" speed after each shot taken. I used to have endless gripes with the Nikon Coolpix and Canon Power ShotA430. Especially when you need quick follow-up shots at prize presentations and other fun party shots where the treasured moment changes within seconds. The Triple Frame shot feature for a camera of this price range is fantastic. The dealer made me a great offer too by throwing in a mini-tripod, 2G card and a nice lather pouch camera case. I will report after some shots and share the results of the print quality soon. The large 2.5 in. LCD screen is great for a 47 year old's less than perfect eyesight. God bless!
- 4.0 out of 5
I have owned a Kodak digital camera now for a couple of years. They are very user friendly and take excellent pictures that are clear and bright.
