Kodak EasyShare C533 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
By: Kodak Average Rating: 3.5 Total Reviews: 38
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 On: 2008-05-19
The camera came with a poor excuse for a rechargeable battery pack. A full charge would handle shooting no more than a dozen to maybe a dozen and a half pictures. It didnt take me long to start using Duracells.
Shortly after Id had the camera a year, and of course shortly after it went out of warranty, it quit working. It soured me enough that it will NOT be replaced a Kodak anything.
 On: 2008-01-28
The camera is nice, screen is clear, creates nice pictures. A great camera for a teen or anyone who needs to get used to taking digital pictures. The only problem with this camera is that it eats batteries. I would suggest purchasing rechargeable batteries. Also my daughters camera only lasted a little over a year, and then it broke. When I took it to a camera shop to see if it could be repaired, they told me the computer chip was damaged due to age, and would cost more to replace it than to buy a new one.
 On: 2008-01-11
I got this camera for less than 100 dollars. I love it. I hardly ever used it until I went to FL over the 2007 Christmas Holday. I went to Disneyworld and this camera fulfilled my expectations and more. I took still pictures and video with it. Mind you I bought a Memory card as without one you cant hold many picutures or videos. I never ran out of memory and the pics and videos were great !!! The only negative thing I have to say is the batteries sure go fast. I am thankful now that I had invested in an Energizer battery charger with rechargable batteries. I used the rechargeable batteries taking pictures in NYC and they lasted much longer than the regular batteries!! Buy this camera and you wont be sorry!!!!!
 On: 2007-12-26
We had a Kodak EasyShare before we bought this one, and the zoom/lens stopped sliding out, which made the camera no longer work. We had it for about 13 months, and so it was not under warranty, and it would have cost more to fix it than it was worth, so we just tossed it.
We went ahead and bought another one though, because it had great features for the $$ I think its good quality and its easy to use. I like the menu and the ease of use, and the picture quality is good. I looked at a lot of other cameras in the same price range, and this one seemed to offer more and have a better zoom. Weve had it for several months, and So far so good, no lens problems. If the same thing fails on this one, then I doubt I buy it again.., but since my kids dropped the last one a few times I didnt think it was fair to blame Kodak.
From my reasearch, as well as some of the cameras that my friends/family own..,
I think when compared to other cameras in the same price range, this one is superior in quality of photos, features, zoom, and ease of use. If your willing to go up a little in price, check the Minolta. Overall Ive been happy with this camera.., its done all we need it to.
 On: 2007-12-12
I purchased this camera in January 2007 for a trip to Australia. This is the first digital camera Ive owned, and I wanted something very easy to use. It worked perfectly, took great pictures in all situations; groups, portraits, night shots, landscapes, indoor or outdoor. I dont take a lot of photos, but wanted good pictures of my vacation, and this camera performed well, was incredibly easy to use. I purchased rechargeable batteries and they lasted very well. I loved this camera up until a week ago when I pulled it out to take some family photos, and the LCD was a black blank. Everything else worked, menu, flash, photo review, lens, etc, but no image on screen, and no image if photo was taken. Contacted Kodak and since I can not find my receipt it will cost approximately $80 to repair. I have since heard this is a relatively common problem with these cameras as they approach one year-when they go out of warranty. Im buying a different brand as a replacement
On: 2007-09-20
Only I miss on this camera is the image stabilization, the rest, I can do everything with this camera, of course, with the basic functionality, but still everything
On: 2007-07-27
I bought this camera for an industrial setting. We use it everyday for indoor conditions. It takes very poor pics under florescent lighting. If you go to ISO 400 it helps but still not great. The worst thing about it is the software. Its clumsy and un-intuitive. Worse yet, is if you dont want to use theyre stupid software youre outa luck as it doesnt show as a drive that you can access. All and all go for a Canon (like I have at home). The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because it hasnt broken.
On: 2007-07-15
Ive had this camera for almost a year now and it has been a pretty sweet little camera. Its easy to use with simple selection controls. It takes nice detailed pictures in just about any situation with just using the auto setting.
The main thing that I dont like about it is the lack of image stabilization. It takes a very steady hand to get good clear pictures without any blurring. Especially when using the optical zoom. I found the best way to consistently get nice clear pictures is to use the 2 second delay and mount the camera on a mini tripod to use as a handle to hold the camera with. The draw back with this is that you have to remember to set the delay before each shot and it only works well for still shots. It doesnt do well for action shots. It has a time lag so when things are moving, from the time you press the button till it takes the picture what you wanted the picture of has moved out of the shot. I found that I have to use "Kentucky Windage" and lead the subject (like hunting with a shotgun) to get the picture I want. And the little view finder on mine is way off from what the lens is. So I have to use the screen to line up my picture.
For taking just about any kind of pictures with it I always mount it on my mini tripod first. Im a big man, 64" and 215 pounds, so I have some BIG hands. This camera is a little small for me to handle and keep my big fingers out of the way so the little tripod works great for me to hold it with.
Another drawback on this camera is the delicate door or cover that you have to open to access the memory card and to plug the patch cord into it. I dont have a lot of money and the camera dock seemed an unneeded expense just to load the pictures into my computer. So Im always extra careful with my big fingers when Im trying to open or close the little door/cover on the side of the camera. The access cover for the batteries isnt much better. I just know one of these days Im going to brake one or the other.
For taking close-ups of things Im amazed at the details that it will get. Ive had a lot of fun taking extreme closeups of different things with it. Some I have used as backgrounds when working with my pictures on my computer. The details and colors that it gets when taking close ups of flowers is fantastic.
I have always liked taking pictures but the high cost of film and developing was more than I could pay. I love the idea of taking all the pictures I want without any extra expense. I have over 3500 pictures from this little camera stored on my computer now. And making my own prints with my computer/printer is way better too.
The Kodak picture software that came with the camera is OK, but its pretty limited with what it will let you do with your pictures. Im still looking for the program that does everything I want it to do. So far the Microsoft Digital Image Pro 10 is the one that I use the most.
So as a starter camera to try getting into digital photography I dont think you could do much better than this one. It has its drawbacks but for the price and for what it can do it has been a sweet little camera.
On: 2007-06-12
I cant understand the possitive reviews this is a pathetic camera.It deserves zero stars.If you went out an bought the cheapest plastic one time use camera that you could find ,that would give you better quality pictures then this trash.Dont waste your money! You will regret it just as much as me.An i didnt buy mine online i paid about $60 more then it is here.Last time i ever buy a Kodak! If your in low lite dont bother even trying to take a picture it wont turn out.If your in a semi well lighting no doubt theyll all have red eye in every shot.An if your outside in perfct lighting it will look like you took a picure of a white pieace of paper nothing turns out.You could play with the settings all you want it wont make much of a difference. Good Luck if you decide to purchase this or not.But i wish i hadnt!
by: Anonymous On: 2007-05-18
I like the simplicity of this camera, and the easy share editing sofware it comes with. You can edit and send off for your digital pics in one easy step. then it allows you to place them in your online gallery to share with a click of the mouse. The camera has all the great features you love, including video, and modes for picutres suc as portrait, landscape, sports, etc. You can easily change flash modes, it is quick and easy to learn the features and use. I was using mine within 10 minutes of receipt! My only complaints: The batteries die kinda quick when you have the viewing screen on, and it sometimes gives me blurred pictures because it focuses on something that was in the foreground, instead of teh subject. this happens when I am taking pictures quickly wothout looking to see the focus brackets. other than that, a good buy!
by: Anonymous On: 2007-05-13
This product is very solid and easy to use, It has almost the funcionality of the others products and the price is low. The screen is small and hard to see on a day with sun.
by: brianeanna On: 2007-04-29
I bought this online, and regret it, since returning it is virtually impossible. Theres a screw (or something) rattling around inside the camera, the picture quality seems to be about that of a 1.5MP camera, and the shutter delay is probably around a half second, which is disgraceful (yes, I know all about clicking the button half way first; it doesnt help).
I bought this to replace a broken Kodak 3.1 MP camera, and wish now Id simply had the earlier one repaired.
It seems that Kodak have gone the way of most other manufacturers - squandering their good name, earned with quality products, on newer shoddy units manufactured in dodgy Chinese knock-off factories.
Sad. I wouldnt buy this for anything.
by: Anonymous On: 2007-04-04
I bought this as my first digital camera. The picture quality is decent, and there are a lot of settings for the user to tinker around with (though I havent really had much use for them... yet.)
My only problem with this camera is that it eats batteries like candy. I recommend buying at least 2 pairs of rechargeable batteries, as well as a fast recharger if youre the type that takes a lot of pictures. To alleviate this problem, you have the option of turning off the viewing screen, which does help conserve battery life.
by: Anonymous On: 2007-03-29
great camera, only bad thing are the batteries die VERY quickly
it takes great pictures and has some good features...
On: 2007-03-11
Of course, it had to be Kodak. No matter what people say, i have always and will always use a kodak digital camera, Ive found this camera to be a real warrior, last one I had lasted about 4 year and this one looks even better, Photo cuality its very good and colors are great, no excesive blue or red in your pics, Night photo taking its excelent in close shots.
4 stars beacuse its really a batterie eater, but its nothing a 25$ batterie charger can`t solve.
Sorry for grammar mistakes but english is not my natal lenguaje.
On: 2007-03-08
Camera is really easy to use in any setting. Flash is great even in really dark rooms. Pictures are crisp and clear. Very user friendly. Still getting used to the 4 second delay to take the next picture. I know there is a setting for it some where but have not figured it out yet. Otherwise a great camera for everyday use for those of us who are not professional photographers by trade.
On: 2007-03-06
For a small, basic camera, this one works quite well. The biggest problem is that when the batteries are down to around 90% power (multimeter measured the two AA batteries connected in series at 2.71 volts when removed from the camera), the camera begins having difficulty turning on and staying on. With fresh batteries, the camera turned on fine. An AC adapter for this camera is available for purchase. This camera takes AA batteries, so this device is definitely a candidate for having multiple sets of NiMH rechargeables on hand to keep taking pictures.
On: 2007-02-20
I had this camera for 6 months and so far there have been no problems. The only flaw is that it dosent have a long battery time. It takes good pictures and short videos.
On: 2007-01-30
I bought this camera to replace a 3MP Kodak CX series when I thought I had lost it. My 3MP took great pics and I never had any problems with it and I didnt want to have to learn to use a different brands software.
The Kodak easyshare software didnt impress me much when I bought the first camera but they have made some improvements and the updated version is much better. The Kodak gallery is a nice option that allows you to share pics without sending large email files.
I havent used the C533 a lot since I bought it but the pics Ive taken have come out great. But just like the other reviews state, slow shutter speed at low light and it does like batteries. However, if you spend the extra money for the Lithium batteries youll get much improved battery life.
All in all a great value and a perfect camera for a point and shoot person.
On: 2007-01-21
Third Camera from Kodak EasyShare. Great performance and pics. Slendor size.
On: 2007-01-19
This was a gift for my daughter, so I havent used it yet. She uses it all the time and loves it. She easily transfers photos from the camera to the computer.
My only complaint is that it does not come with rechargable batteries. We have gone through 4 sets of regular batteries and its only been 3 1/2 weeks.
On: 2007-01-17
I found this to be a GREAT camera, and not just for its price. Its simpl eto figure out how to use, the multiple settings cover any occasion of picture takeing. I love that it runs on AA batteries. I bought a cheap compact battery charger coming with four rechargable batteries so all i have to do is keep both sets charged in my camera case (i dont keep the batteries in the camera to keep both safe and leaving batteries in there takes some of their charge) so wheni want 2 use my camera i put one set in and if that set runs out (but the set lasts a good long while) i have the other set at my disposal and start chargeing the dead batteries at the 1st outlet. this solved any problems that might have happened with short battery life for me. the only other problem is the delay from when you push the button to the actual picture takeing. However in this delay it focuses the picture for you so ur shots almost always turn out well and in focused, as opposed to a friends camera who does not have the delay but it takes many more tries to get a focused one.
I LOVE THIS CAMERA AND RECOMEND IT TO ANYONE, especially first time digital camera users.
On: 2007-01-17
The Kodak Easyshare is quite simple to use. The camera tells you what each icon means on the view screen. The software it comes with is easy to navigate. The quality of the photos are pretty good though the video turns out a little dark sometimes. Also, you cant hear the audio playback on videos until you download them onto your computer. I definitely suggest getting a memory card, the internal memory isnt much as with any other digital camera. Overall, the camera is definitely worth the price.
On: 2007-01-12
The camera takes great pictures, BUT you do need additional memory to be able to take more than 10 picures. It should have come with regcharageable batteries as battery life may be an issue. Other than those two issues, I am very pleased with the operation of the camera and the picture results.
On: 2007-01-05
a good camera for my needs. easy operation, nice features, & good value for the money. screen could be a little bigger, but not a real problem personally. the real enjoyment is printing out the pictures,and being quite satisfied with the performance of this camera.
On: 2007-01-05
The camera is very easy to use. We love the features and ease of use. The major downfall to this camera is that it really sucks up batteries. That is the only downside that we have seen. Would likely buy it again.
On: 2006-12-31
My seven year old niece regularly used my camera, and was careful, though it made me a little nervous. I purchased this one for her for Christmas. The basic function buttons on this camera are clearly marked (far better than the Disney cameras I bought for her younger brothers) and she quickly mastered them, before moving on to experiment with the additional functions. The menus were easy for her, though we had to explain what some of the words were as they were above her reading level. In spite of her care, it got dropped on the tile floor with sufficient force that the battery compartment opened and the batteries fell out. We returned the batteries, and all was well. Although the pictures may not be perfect quality for enlarging, the 4x6 snapshots are certainly family photograph album and share with friends quality. Before giving it to her, I put in a 1 GB SD card and installed rechargeable batteries (and charged up an extra set). We had to change the two AA batteries once over the course of Christmas day. Based on the use on Christmas, a charger and four batteries (which allows for one change during the course of a day) should be sufficient for all but the unusually prolific picture taker. We did put the non-rechargable batteries in her camera case (purchased separately) in case of emergencies. The ability to use AA batteries in a great advantage, as it does allow you to purchase more batteries at the nearest store if necessary.
On: 2006-12-26
Picture quality okay - auto focus is fair to poor. The photo make look in focus in the viewfinder, put upon printing, the focus was soft (using a Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3). You probably will never use "5 megapixels". If you print normal 4 x 6 inch snapshots you will most liekly use a "cropped" 3:2 setting that is 4.4 megapixels (interpolated). There is a huge time lag while the camera records the picture to the SD Card. Very annoying. Dont be in a hurry to take another picture. The litte viewfinder is useless. The menu items on the display are pretty foolproof for newbies.
On: 2006-12-26
Its affordable, handy, durable. Used it for 8 months now, Battery had to be replaced after 4 months. yes it does take some time to click & take the picture, I mean there is a time lag. But thats ok with me! Pictures are good. I made lots of videos with it! voice clarity is pretty good in the videos. Took it along on our honeymoon, & captured all those lovely moments. Night mode & landscape mode are pretty useful.used it a lot & still using it. Its a nice camera! WORTH THE MONEY! My husband bought an Olumpus camera 6.1 MP too , but it doesnt make goood videos as compared to this one!
On: 2006-12-04
Pros: Nice and small, fine picture quality, rechargeable batteries are great, love all the settings such as fireworks, party, snow...
Cons: takes quite a while after you take the picture for the picture to actually TAKE
Overall: I love it because its great for carrying around amusement parks, friends houses, the beach, and not too shabby at taking landscapes. Also, I have dropped this camera NUMEROUS times and you can hardly tell (only marks on the outside of camera - otherwise in fine shape)
On: 2006-12-01
JUST GOT MINE TODAY SO FAR GOOD PICS.STILL PLAYING AROUND WITH IT I LIKE THAT ITS SMALL
On: 2006-11-10
I was so scared to buy my first digital camera and probably did more than anyones share of "research" before I bought this, but It has been nothing but wonderful and so easy to use..Amazon helped with any questions I had and it was shipped almost immediatley...I love IT!!!!!!!
On: 2006-10-17
The camrea takes forever to turn on and has a BIG lag time between when you hit the button and it actually takes the picture. This means you often miss the photo you wanted to get. The lcd screen turns itself off inbetween photos and wont turn itself back on when you halfway press the shutter botton down. This thing eats through batteries. Im spending some more money and am getting a canon.
On: 2006-10-15
I purchased two cameras for my mom and me. The work great. I like the auto setting and the other scene setting work great. I havnt taken a bad shot either. I like the rapid fire button on top of the camera because I take lots of pictures of my dogs and they dont sit still for a minute.
The other day I was watching QVC and there was a guy talking about digi cams. He explained what the closeup/macro feature does. Its great for taking real closeup pictures of butterflies, lady bugs, or flowers with out disstoring the picture. Now that I know what it does I am going to try it out.
The only compliant I have is the batteries dont last long. A friend suggested purchasing digital electronics batteries. They do last far better than standard batteries. Its a good idea to purchase a card for your camera.
On: 2006-10-13
Purchased this to replace a much more expensive Fuji that broke after only a year. For less than 1/2 the price of a Fuji F10 it takes just as good pictures in my opinion. The controls and menus are very intuitive and easy-to-use. There are even helpful hints on the screen explaining what each mode does, for the true photo novices.
My only complaints are that the construction seems a bit flimsy, but our other Kodak is still going strong after 6 years and multiple drops onto hard concrete, so I hope its durability runs in the family.
On: 2006-10-10
I brought this camera to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,200 ft) in sub-freezing tempertures. It took picutures beautifully and survived the difficult journey intact. Buy lithium batteries (per manufacturers recommendations) and you dont have to replace them as often.
On: 2006-10-10
I took pics at my grandsons 3rd birthday party, every pic of him with the cake came out DARK! Many were blurry, takes too long in between shots to capture any spontaneous moments with a toddler - who doesnt like to stand there long enough waiting for my camera to get ready. I opted for this lower priced camera over a Canon. Im returning it tomorrow, and going for the more expensive canon, and hoping I have better luck!
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On: 2006-09-10
Bought our son this camera for his 10th birthday. First day worked fine. Second Day, it would not turn on...red blinking light only when the on button was activated. Replaced batteries (per troubleshooting guide). Returned it; figured we got a lemon. Bought a new one...same model. Same problem! But on the first day. Called Kodak. Got someone in India barely speaking english, which only added to my frustration. They wanted us to return it for repair. No thanks...were returning it and getting a CANON.
by: Anonymous On: 2006-08-01
I just got this camera (along with a 1 GB SD card) for my birthday and took it with me to the Czech Republic. I took over 200 beautiful pictures and I can still fit 500 more. The software that comes with this camera is pretty easy to use and you can make albums that can be transferred onto the camera to organise your photos.
I think the photo quality is pretty good. And the display is pretty good, its bright and clear. The only bad thing about it was that if you took a blury picture you couldnt tell it was that blurry from the display because its not that big(only if you magnify the photo a lot) But its not that bad because you could just take more then one picture of an object and you can delete it later. You can also tell when the photo is extremely blurry.
This camera has many great features such as special modes like party, children, snow, and firework modes that work pretty well, I havent tried them all but the ones that I have tried , worked pretty well. Another great thing on this camera is the video mode that suprisingly works really well and makes pretty good quality video. Another cool feature is the burst mode where you take 3 simultanious pictures each second. For a cheap camera this camera is great bang for the buck. Its also pretty small and works on 2 AA batteries.
The only other complaint I have for this camera is that the start up time is really long and the batterys dont last that long so its a good idea to buy recharchable batteries and have a lot of extra batteries handy. That is why I give it 4 stars. I also havent really tried any other 5 meg cameras at this price so I dont have much comparaison. But I think Kodak is a good brand to trust.
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