Kodak Easyshare C613 6.2 MP Digital Camera with 3xOptical Zoom by Kodak
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Digital camera reviews of Kodak Easyshare C613 6.2 MP Digital Camera with 3xOptical Zoom
Digital camera Review: A digital camera for the rest of us
Summary: 4 Stars
I really didn't want a digital camera and certainly didn't want to spend a lot of money on one. Still, I was sick of disposables and was planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip. So after a lot of dithering I sprang for a refurbished Kodak Easyshare C613--and I'm (almost) really happy with it. (We'll get to the "almost" in a minute.)
Although "refurbished" it had no signs of wear or damage, it's small and light enough to carry easily, has a decent-size display screen, and can be left in point-and-shoot auto mode or adjusted for various conditions: bright or dim light, distance or close-up, fast-moving objects, etc. I knew about the small internal memory--no problem, I just got a 2 GB memory chip, which should hold several years' worth of pictures for me. I had time to try out my new camera before the trip; it came in handy for documenting storm damage to my house, and the document setting let me take and print a backup copy of my passport. On the trip I was so happy about not having to worry about film that I took all kinds of "impossible" shots (e.g. at an angle through the side window of a moving tour bus; into the sun; in the rain; without flash inside dimly lit buildings)--and most of them actually came out pretty well. Even some that I'd written off turned out okay when I downloaded them and fiddled with the lighting.
Now for the downside: this camera really does eat up batteries. I considered rechargeables but traveling outside the U.S. I didn't want to fool with a recharger and voltage converter. The camera might have used less power if I'd just left it on "Auto," but I was having so much fun trying out all those other settings. I did bring extra batteries (after the originals went out I ran through 2 more sets in about a week) but they always seemed to fail at an inconvenient time with no low-battery warning. More worrying, the first time I put in new batteries it still wouldn't turn on. I was sure I'd inserted the batteries correctly according to the hard-to-read diagram, but when I took a chance and reversed them--it worked! Still, it had been off long enough to mess up the date-and-time setting, and I never did manage to reset it properly.
Bottom line: although experienced photographers may sneer, this is a nice digital camera for beginners (if I can figure it out, anybody can), but it does require some patience and flexibility. If you plan to take more than a few pictures you'll need to install a memory chip. The instruction book, as several people have noted, isn't much help, and the time the camera takes to register the picture after you press the button can be annoying, especially if you're not used to digital. There's no view finder. On a long trip if voltage isn't a problem take 2 sets of pre-charged batteries and a recharger. Otherwise you'll need lots of extra batteries; the kind made for digital cameras may last a little longer, but if you have to buy more on the road, regular alkaline AA will do just fine.
And by the way you can take some good pictures with the C613.
Digital camera Review: AMAZING
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this camera thinking it was just a fairly cheap camera just to take pics of myself or outside scenery, i was thinking why spend 200 bucks on a camera ,ill try the kodak , its a old brand, well wow was i surpriesed this camera is really worth twice the price the pics are rich, colourfull, and outstanding, believe me i have owned another brand before and boy what a difference the kodak makes. trust me you wont be disapointed with this camera, just point and shoot , images come out perfect. i would reccommend this camera to any one novice or expert. it s also filled with features for u to choose from if u like to get the perfect shot or just set to auto which is what i use 90% of the time. kodak really impressed me here.Digital camera Review: An okay item for a beginner
Summary: 2 Stars
My boss bought this camera for our communications department at work, and it's the fourth Kodak camera I've had experience with - and my least favorite so far.
My biggest complaint is that this camera has VERY poor color. I have to edit everything in order to use it for our newsletters. All the pictures turn out very dark and grayish - partially due to the poor flash. If you were to buy this camera in hopes of capturing precious memories of your children, I think you would be disappointed. Outside photos would probably be fine - but inside photos have been very poor.
The limited zoom is also a hindrance.
Digital camera Review: Awesome camera, GREAT deal
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera is fantastic for the price. It takes GREAT pictures. I bought it for my husband as a gift and now I want one. I own an HP camera that costs more--but the Kodak one is far superior.Digital camera Review: Bad product
Summary: 1 Stars
This is a bad product. Spend the money on a better camera. After a while you have to turn it on and off several times to even turn it on. Put in new batteries in the camera then went to take a picture, and the camera turned off. When you zoom in sometimes the camera shuts off. Save the money and buy a Nikon.