Kodak EasyShare M893
Kodak EasyShare M893
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Kodak EasyShare M893
Editor's Review
The Kodak EasyShare M893 features a 3x optical zoom/ 5x digital zoom and 8 megapixels that enables you to get close up shots without sacrificing picture quality. The camera also features a large 2.7-inch LCD display and Optical image stabilization. With an ISO range of 80-1600, the camera allow you to explore a range of apertures for different lighting situations, while VGA Movie Mode with Sound lets you make your own home movies.
Specifications
- 8 megapixels
- 3x optical zoom / 5x digital zoom
- Auto focus
- Optical image stabilization
- 2.7-inch LCD display
- ISO 80-1600
- VGA Movie Mode with Sound
- JPEG file format
- Secure Digital memory storage (32MB internal)
- Lithium-ion battery
- Part Number: 1274596
- UPC: 041771274597
- Release Date: Apr 30, 2008
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Kodak EasyShare M893 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
how can i repar my camera which fall sown in bucket of water (Tarun — 09/18/2011)
My Kodak EasyShare M893 digital camera fall down in bucket of water. Fastly i pick it out and took out the battery and memory card and rub it with towel as well as clean the battery portion dry and put the camera for sometimes in sunlight to dry and put the battery back to switch on. But camera is on and there is nothing display in the screen only white screen appears. So i again pick outhe battery and dry it all the day in sunlight. Will it work if i put the battery and switch it on or i have to dry it for couple of days before putting the battery in the camera to switch it on. Can it damage more to camera. Can it be repaired.
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HELP! (ashley — 10/04/2010)
My camera will only turn on, take pictures, and change to a different setting. I cannot delete them, review them, click menu, or zoom. It is a Kodak M893is.
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by James DeRuvo (10/05/2010)
Well those functions are largely best with your PC anyway. But I'd try resetting the camera and even updating your firmware. If the problem persists it'll need repair.
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Omar (08/17/2010)
Que puedo hacer para descargar las fotos a mi PC ya que al descargar el software antes de que este termine de instalarse me dice que no es compatible con windows 7, que puedo hacer para bajar mis fotos
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by James DeRuvo (08/18/2010)
Translation via Google Translate - I can do to download photos to my PC since downloading the software before it has finished installing it tells me not compatible with Windows 7, I can do to lower my photos.
eliminar el controlador de la cámara, reinicie y dejar Win7, vuelva a instalarlo. D / L, el piloto más reciente en primer lugar sin embargo. O bien, utilice un lector de tarjetas USB. Mucho más fácil.
remove the camera driver, reboot and let win7 reinstall it. D/L the most recent driver first though. Or use a USB card reader. Much easier.
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eliminar el controlador de la cámara, reinicie y dejar Win7, vuelva a instalarlo. D / L, el piloto más reciente en primer lugar sin embargo. O bien, utilice un lector de tarjetas USB. Mucho más fácil.
remove the camera driver, reboot and let win7 reinstall it. D/L the most recent driver first though. Or use a USB card reader. Much easier.
BB (08/02/2010)
How do you download pictures from your kodak if the app. doesnt come up after you plug in the USB cable???????
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Liam McCabe (08/03/2010)
First, make sure the camera is on. Then, if the app doesn't come up, the camera should at least be recognized as an external storage device, like a USB port or external hard drive. Look for it on the bottom right hand of your screen in the task bar.
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pc doesnt not reconize camera or software (al — 08/11/2010)
My pc does not reconize my camera or software ....nothing pops up on the screen ....not even in tha bottom right corner.
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Problème kodak M893 (Mayamaya — 07/06/2010)
Bonjour , Où se Trouve le bouton de réinitialisation sur Appareil CET
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by James DeRuvo (07/07/2010)
translation - Hello, Where to Find the reset button on device
Resets are usually in the menu settings or via simply removing the batteries for about 10 minutes.
Réinitialise sont généralement dans le menu Réglages ou par la simple élimination des batteries pendant environ 10 minutes.
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Resets are usually in the menu settings or via simply removing the batteries for about 10 minutes.
Réinitialise sont généralement dans le menu Réglages ou par la simple élimination des batteries pendant environ 10 minutes.
The camera sucks. (Kathryn Pearson — 06/06/2010)
I hated this camera, the shutter speed was awful, the time between picture was worse. The screen cracked first, no it won't turn on at all. I will never recommend camera to anybody.
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Michelle (03/25/2010)
why does my m893 camera shut off when I use zoom?
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by James DeRuvo (03/26/2010)
I'm guessing you're using underpowered batteries or have dirty battery contacts. This will greatly affect camera performance and cause issues similar to this.
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when i have my camera on, i can feel and hear a noise like it's focusing all the time, before i take a picture, is this normal. (gkromer454 — 07/12/2009)
a picture, is this normal.
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by James DeRuvo (07/13/2009)
Some cameras now how continuous auto focus like a camcorder. That may be what you're hearing. You can disable it.
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My computer does not read the camera when I connect it through the USB. I have called Kodak many times about this and no solution seems to work. (BianchiS — 02/23/2009)
I have called Kodak many times and deleted kodak files from my desktop and downloaded software, etc. I am able to conenect it to my laptop without any problem without even having software. I am really at a loss for what to do.
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by James DeRuvo (02/25/2009)
The bottom line is that Kodak's Easy Share software just stinks. Always has. And it's an all too often story about people who suffer frustration by dealing with finicky drivers that do not work or an US that doesn't support the current drivers.
My recommendation is that you invest $10 in a USB memory card reader. Plug your SD card into it and your pc will read it as a drive. Then it's a simple drag and drop onto your mac and you can use any program you want to manage your photos. Then delete the photos USING THE PC and you're back to shooting pictures.
And then, for accessing the images on the Memory Card, I'd recommend a memory card reader and Picasa 2 by Google ( picasa.com ).
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My recommendation is that you invest $10 in a USB memory card reader. Plug your SD card into it and your pc will read it as a drive. Then it's a simple drag and drop onto your mac and you can use any program you want to manage your photos. Then delete the photos USING THE PC and you're back to shooting pictures.
And then, for accessing the images on the Memory Card, I'd recommend a memory card reader and Picasa 2 by Google ( picasa.com ).
Aditya D (02/25/2009)
Also, some of the newer cameras are only compatible with USB 2.0, so if you've got an older computer you may have problems there. Also, try connected the camera to a different USB port in the back of the computer if you haven't and are able to. I don't think its really the Easy Share software to blame for the USB problem, but in general I share the same opinion off it at James. If nothing else, then invest in the memory card reader, but if you can save some money, why not try :)
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BianchiS (02/25/2009)
Wow why didn't I think of that...I got a memory card reader for christmas from my boyfriend. I will go try that right now. Thanks so much for your help! I really hope this works.
ps - yes I did try connecting the usb to the back of the pc. That didn't work either =(
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ps - yes I did try connecting the usb to the back of the pc. That didn't work either =(
Aditya D (02/25/2009)
Heh, worth a shot, but James is always right in the end with the memory card reader :-).
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by James DeRuvo (02/26/2009)
Then it isn't a Kodak issue. It's a Windows issue. What you need to do next is to right click on my computer and select "properties." Then, the "hardware" tab and the "device manager." USB controllers, click on that and look for a yellow/black "!." If you have one, that means your USB port is disabled. This could be due to spyware or any number of problems. Remove it and reboot. Windows will then reinstall the driver. Hopefully, that'll solve the issue.
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BianchiS (02/26/2009)
I was able to get it to work with the reader. It definitely is something with the computer but I was on the phone with Kodak for hours trying to do a bunch of things to just the computer to make it work and it didn't. I think I can make due with the card reader =]
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by James DeRuvo (02/27/2009)
It really is much better than trying to troubleshoot finicky drivers.
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new camera will not power up when turned on (rugby — 02/12/2009)
purchased new m893 for extended holiday. When camera is charged through an AC outlet camera will not turn on or if it does will not turn off. Also after 3or4 pictures it jams or won't respond. At the best the battery will only last for about 10 pictues. Also the digital display in any sort of daylight is basically blank so you have no idea what picture you are taking. Camera is obviously faulty however what sort of battery life should I expect and is this a problem with the digital display? Should I forget about this camera as my opinion is that it is a piece of garbage? Is it worth getting repaired or is it just a poor camera? thanks for any input
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by James DeRuvo (02/12/2009)
Well, with an average of 2/5, it's not considered much of a design by users or the editors here. I'm guessing you got a lemon and should return it right away. If you run into resistance, get your credit card company involved. You'll break through if they're behind you. I'd also look at the Canon Powershot line. Better camera, better quality images.
Kodak is in a serious slump of late and the M893 is only just another of a series of disappointing designs.
As for battery life. You should get at least 120 shots out of a charge. But you should charge up the battery overnight to get a complete charge the first time. Then deplete it completely, then charge overnight again and deplete. Then you can charge it in a few hours with no worries about lost capacity. Also, make sure your battery and camera contacts are clean. If you find them smudgy, a pencil eraser can clean them right up.
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Kodak is in a serious slump of late and the M893 is only just another of a series of disappointing designs.
As for battery life. You should get at least 120 shots out of a charge. But you should charge up the battery overnight to get a complete charge the first time. Then deplete it completely, then charge overnight again and deplete. Then you can charge it in a few hours with no worries about lost capacity. Also, make sure your battery and camera contacts are clean. If you find them smudgy, a pencil eraser can clean them right up.
Picture quality is horrible. What am I doing wrong. My pictures print dark and clay like; horrible output no matter what setting I use. (smile26 — 12/13/2008)
Despite the setting (ISO, Auto, SCN) the pictures look terrible. They are dark and print very clay like with a lit of red dots and hues.
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camera? (12/15/2008)
I don't think you're doing anything wrong. Kodak does not have a good reputation for digital cameras, and the M893 isn't very well regarded. Return it if you can and get a Canon.
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by James DeRuvo (12/16/2008)
That's true, but also it's important to understand that both your printer and monitor may be out of calibration. As such, you won't get the same image as you see on that LCD screen. What printer do you have?
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smile26 (12/17/2008)
Thank you. Its not the printer I have printed the pictures at Walgreens and CVS with the same results. I was told by another camera smart person, Kodak is not a good digital camera; Cannon and Nikon are the best. Thank you again.
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by James DeRuvo (12/18/2008)
Well, that would be accurate. Kodak has been in somewhat of a design slump over the past two or three years. As if they just can't get the design right and there's either charging issues, or as you experienced, color/sharpness issues. Such a shame that the company that literally defined the image is on the verge of becoming a third tier camera maker.
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Brenda Paro (12/22/2008)
If the photos look okay on the screen, but are printing a total mess, then the problem may very well lie with the printer, not the camera. Either calibration as suggested above, or another type of problem. How do they look on the computer screen?
Mind you, I'm not defending Kodak here. :)
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Mind you, I'm not defending Kodak here. :)
Abhishek Aggarwal (01/05/2009)
This camera ia awful... I want my money back...
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by James DeRuvo (01/05/2009)
Well, Abhishek, if you recently purchased it, return it. If they give you a hassle, get your credit card company involved.
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anyone have this camera and have any problems with it? Kodak EasyShare M893 IS (msrottie — 11/29/2008)
Does anyone have this camera and have any issues with it?
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camera? (12/02/2008)
Do not buy this camera. Kodak makes awful cameras. Get a Canon.
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by James DeRuvo (12/05/2008)
Camera is right. With the exception of the Z1085IS, Kodak hasn't made a decent point and shoot since I can remember.
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C (12/07/2008)
my camera is not reading my memory card and i tried 4 different ones.
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by James DeRuvo (12/08/2008)
Did you format the cards? If so, then you definitely have eliminated the cards as the culprit. Reset the camera and download and install any available firmware updates. If that doesn't help, then you're looking at a repair.
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Image Stabilization (Carlos72 — 05/23/2010)
The Image Stabilization of this camera is so puzzling. The features does claim about having such a feature. But I find it really really hard to get a clear picture unless I use a tripod or my hand is really steady. I don't experience the same struggle with my Sony or my Lumix. Funny thing is, when on video mode, the specimen still shot that's automatically saved at the first frame is as clear as I wish all my other photo shots in the Auto setting. Is it the camera or me?
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Linda douglas (07/19/2010)
This camera is a piece of crap I've never had so many problems with a camera.
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Omar (08/17/2010)
Yo recién adquirí esta cámara y no he podido descargar las fotos que he tomado ya que al instalar el software, el mismo antes de de terminar la instalación me dice que no es compatible con windows 7 , que puedo hacer para poder bajar esas fotos a mi PC.
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is this the replacement for the v570 kodak easyshare? i am trying to find the replacement, as my v570 flash has gone out. (easyoung — 08/17/2008)
i dropped the easyshare v570 into liquid, rapidly removed it, and it has for the most part come back, but not the flash. i need to replace it and love the camera, but what to find the kodak that is the upgrade. this one looks close, but i am not sure. any suggestions?
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by James DeRuvo (08/21/2008)
Actually, I prefer the Z1085IS. Better zoom, video's in HiDef and zooms while taping. Great camera. Check out my review here. ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) I mean, the M893 is really new and as such, it's rankings are no doubt skewed against it. Only time will tell if it proves to be a worth successor.
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On new camera with battery and memory card installed, using USB AC adapter, the charging light does not turn on (bellringer1 — 04/28/2008)
Also, I can't tell if the camera is turned on or off, that button does not seem to move when pushed
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by James DeRuvo (04/29/2008)
You may not be charging at all. Let me explain. By default, there is a power management feature in Windows which turns off USB ports to conserve energy. It's a dumb idea, frankly. But to access it you right click on my computer, select properties. then device manager. right click each USB hub and select power mangement. uncheck the box that says "allow windows to turn off usb hub to conserve power." Do this for every hub.
In addition, any front USB ports away from the main USB ports in the back do not carry enough electrical power to charge the Kodak camera. You must plug the USB into your rear ports.
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In addition, any front USB ports away from the main USB ports in the back do not carry enough electrical power to charge the Kodak camera. You must plug the USB into your rear ports.
bellringer1 (04/30/2008)
Thanks, I'll give that a try. Makes sense
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aj (11/15/2009)
my camera will not charge.connected charger and plug it in;no chage
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aj (11/15/2009)
my camera will not charge.connected charger and plug it in;no chage
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Kodak EasyShare M893 Reviews
Kodak EasyShare M893 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 1.0 out of 5
Worst camera
(Donna — 12/21/2009)
Worst camera I ever owned, And I have had many of them in my life. I only had it for a few months and did not save my sales slip. It will not re charge, got a second one did the same thing, now they don't carry this camera where I bought it so I guess I have just lost a hundred dollars. No more Kodak camera's for me ever again.
- 1.0 out of 5
PIECE OF CRAP!
(PIECE OF CRAP! — 10/20/2009)
i bought this camera for around 125$ from target and the camera was a piece of crap! though target has a 30-day or 90-day warranty or whatever on their electronics it was useless because the camera started having defects after the 90-day mark and i just had to throw it out. when i turn it on it blinks for 5 seconds and shuts itself off. it doesnt stay charged regardless of how long i charge it. it's just a piece of SH*T and a huge waste of money. ive never been able to take any pictures with it cus the piece of crap wont stay on. VERY disappointing.
- 1.0 out of 5
Yuck
(Melissa — 06/11/2009)
This was a really bad experience for me personally. This camera took nothing but bad pics. I was able to take only one good pic out of like 200 with this camera. The rest were all horrible..I either came out too pale or too dark and the quality is just bad..very grainy (like webcam quality) and I dunno why, makes me look like I have no face. Like it doesn't pick up your facial features well at all. If you have make-up on, the camera doesn't even pick up any of what you have on. I've had this same problem with other digital cameras I bought though. Maybe it's just this new technology crap b/c I've owned cameras way back in 2001-2002 webcam pics at that..that took way better pics then these digital cameras. I owned a Kodak Easyshare back in 2005 that took beautiful, perfect pictures and was thinking since this was a Kodak Easyshare as well, it would take similar pics but wow was I wrong! I wish I would have never purchased this. It's too bad the stores where I live don't allow you to test these cameras out before you buy them..otherwise I wouldn't have gotten this camera. The only good thing about this is that it's lightweight and the color I bought (purple) is pretty. That's about it though. If you're looking for professional, clear, beautiful pictures..please don't even think about getting this. You won't get anything good out of this particular camera and model. I regret buying it and you prob will too.
- 2.0 out of 5
NOT so good lens and clarity
(ankur hura — 01/27/2009)
its picture quality is not so gud nor is the lighting part and it has gud features in video but still image is not gud. lens quality shud b better
