Kodak EasyShare M1033 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Dec 04, 2009 in
Electronics
- 10.0-megapixel resolution for stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches
- 3x optical zoom lens, 5x digital zoom; HD still capture and HD video
- 3.0-inch indoor/outdoor color LCD; in-camera charging using the included Li-Ion rechargeable battery
- Innovative Smart Capture feature automatically adjusts settings for a great picture in just about any environment
- Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Product Description
Who says you can¿t have it all? The KODAK EASYSHARE M1033 Digital Camera blends the latest picture-taking technology with the ultimate in style¿and right at your fingertips. With innovative smart capture, it¿s the take-anywhere camera that does it all¿automatically…. More >>
Kodak EasyShare M1033 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
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5 comments
Dhanpal Subramanian on December 4, 2009 at 10:10 pm
I recently bought Kodak M1033 after reading reviews. It looks wonderfull and it was all fine for a couple of weeks. Then trouble started. It doesn’t turn-off, lense dont move, lcd screen freezes. Chattering noise from camera. I called Kodak support and they asked me to send the camera on my expense, hope they cover repair. I think when we buy online, we should plan for better waranty. This was my first kodak camera brand and the worst one !!! I could not use it for my vacation. My bad selection.
M. Brophy on December 5, 2009 at 12:00 am
Wonderful camera – I purchased it for my 14yr.old daughter, and she couldn’t be happier with it.
Donald J. Okland on December 5, 2009 at 12:52 am
Kodak EasyShare M1033 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black) Camera is easy to use & fits easily into a pocket. Takes excellent photos.
Dizzie on December 5, 2009 at 3:04 am
Let me preface this by saying that I have really enjoyed using my m1033 over the past months. The image quality is ok, the size is compact, and it’s great having HD video capability in my pocket.
That being said, there is a serious flaw in the firmware that puts you at risk of losing picture and movie files stored on your SD card, particularly if you are a Mac user.
It should be noted that there are also some minor operational issues that myself and others have experienced, most commonly that of the camera locking up on occasion. This has happened to me perhaps 5-7 times over the past few months and is easily remidied by removing and replacing the battery. Another flaw is that now and then, a completed movie is unplayable on the camera, yet is playable on the Kodak HDTV dock or computer software such as VLC.
The BIG DANGER, though, is in utilizing a card reader (as many of us do) in order to transfer your pictures to your computer. On a Mac, the “Finder” (file browser) inserts many hidden files on your SD card, which you can see if you look at the card on a Windows computer or in the Terminal on Mac. These files evidently give the camera MAJOR problems when you insert it back in the camera. However, the problems do not seem to manifest themselves until you shoot a movie. I’ve had the camera corrupt every single picture and movie on the card through this design flaw. Another time, I got lucky and only about 70% of the files were corrupted.
This is a SERIOUS problem that Kodak needs to correct in a firmware update. My Kodak Z740 never had this problem.
As a workaround in the meantime, I highly reccommend using a free little utility called CleanUp smb mess, available at http://www.faqintosh.com/risorse/en/sys/cleansmb/ . It removes all of the hidden files put on the card by your mac. I keep it in my dock and use it all the time! Once you drag your disk over it’s icon and eject it, you won’t have any problems with corrupt files. But, should you forget to do so as I have a few times, kiss those precious “Kodak moments” goodbye!!!
Lloyd C. Johnson on December 5, 2009 at 5:19 am
This is a really neat little camera, small and light with more than adequate features for someone who wants to do a bit more than point and shoot.It takes some time to learn, and can be a bit confusing. The booklet that comes with the camera is ok for the basics, but I recommend downloading the full manual from Kodak to fully utilize the camera’s features.On the down side is the very short battery life, so I would recommend carrying a spare.