Kodak EasyShare M863 Reviews

Summary of review published by Laptop Magazine — June, 2008


For those who are in the market for entry-level cameras, the Kodak EasyShare M863 seems like a logical choice. It comes in a slim and light package, packed with a large and legible high-resolution 2.7-inch LCD monitor. The EasyShare M863 is also available in number of colors such as silver, pink, black, red, copper, and blue. Unfortunately, with the haphazard placement of the buttons, the reviewer noted that it’s possible to hit the wrong control by accident. It comes with a rotary dial for the few different modes available. Advanced users may benefit from the additional 18 modes under SCN. One unique feature of the EasyShare M863 is the capability to plug into a G610 snapshot printer and the HDTV Dock for widescreen TV viewing. The EasyShare M863 is quite speedy, powering up in 2 seconds and a shutter lag of less than half a second. However, the camera produced mixed image quality, with pictures without flash being slightly underexposed and a bluish tint. The camera produced jerky videos at 15 fps, though zoom is enabled during filming. While the Kodak EasyShare M863 is a decent entry-level camera choice, users looking for better image quality might have to look elsewhere.
Pros:
-Lightweight and small
-Zoom can be activated during video recording
-Easy to connect to G610 printer and HDTV Dock
Cons:
-Mixed image quality
-No optical, just electronic image stabilization
-Picky Automatic ISO
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