Kodak EasyShare Sport C123 12 MP Waterproof Digital Camera (Gray) (New Model)
- Waterproof up to 10 ft underwater
- 2.6 in. display and 12 megapixels
- Equipped with Kodak’s Smart Capture feature
- Amazing HD quality pictures
- One-button upload to e-mail, KODAK PULSE Display and other popular social networking sites
Kodak EasyShare C123 2.4-Inch LCD 12 Megapixel Digital Camera. Splash! Take a dip with the KODAK EASYSHARE SPORT Camera and take your best shot-up to 10 ft underwater. With Kodaks Share button you can tag pictures directly from your camera for e-mailing to friends, or the KODAK PULSE Digital Frame or upload to your preferred photo-sharing site. Dustproof and waterproof. Features: Serial Shot Mode Face Detection Camera Resolution: 12 Megapixel Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Dimensions: 2.6″H x 3.6″W x 1.2″L
List Price: $ 79.95
Price: $ 79.95
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nice camera for the price!,
although it’s more orange than red, i like my new c123… i carefully read every review, and although i can understand why some folks are disappointed, i am more than happy with this camera after playing with it, taking indoor, outdoor, and yes, even close-up shots!
the controls are fairly intuitive, but i found that i had to set up the camera before it would take acceptable pictures (specifically, the ‘sharp’ selection under ‘Sharpness’ on the Capture menu; you may also want to manually select an ISO if you’re going to be in the same lighting conditions for your picture session – see below)
this camera works with my version of iPhoto on an older iMac, so i’m grateful – the kodak setup was fairly easy: plug in the camera, turn it on, install the resulting kodak.pkg from the Desktop, etc. … i use ‘Other Application’ for the ‘Computer Connection’ item under the Setup menu…
UPDATE: i have since found that there is no reason to use any Kodak software with my C123 and iPhoto, since iPhoto recognizes the C123 and imports pictures with no problems – and especially since i can (if i wish) send iPhoto pics straight to facebook if desired (something i rarely do)
this camera’s firmware is deceptively sophisticated, but honestly, these were all the initial settings i used…
you *will* have to hold this camera steady! it does NOT have ‘shake reduction’ featured in most higher-end cameras…
that said, anyone who knows photography knows that it’s not the camera that makes the best pictures, but the photographer’s eye (and to a degree, technique)
i was a bit apprehensive about the lack of macro shots, but tried a 24″ flash pic of some stuff on my desk – the picture came out perfectly sharp and acceptable, considering this is an inexpensive camera
i next tried to take pictures indoors, with no flash, use the digital zoom about a third out… first, i tried the ‘Auto’ ISO mode; next, i set the camera to ISO 80… carefully bracing the camera, i squeezed off one shot each of a stack of books about 20 feet away in the living room…
the results were as i expected: the ISO 80 picture was noticeably ‘sharper’… so there is a some manual control available to the picture taker…
i have no intention of going snorkeling with this camera, but wanted something that will be impervious to dust, dirt, or sand at the beach – in this regard, this little kodak will fit the bill perfectly… it’s compact, uses AAs, has simple controls, tripod socket, and accepts an SD or SDHC card (although it did not like my 16GB Adata, but worked fine w/a 4GB microSDHC in an SDHC carrier taken straight from my Canon A570is and stuck in – even the Canon’s pictures showed up under the C123’s preview! w00t!)
five stars for this camera for me – i look forward to an improved model or firmware… i also recommend going to kodak’s web site to get the ‘extended c123 user guide’ – there are more hints and tips in the manual
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|Great camera for the price!,
We recently purchased this camera for our Disney Cruise. Our seven year old son was scheduled to snorkle with stingrays on Castaway Cay and we wanted to capture that experience. We were able to take photos and video of him with the stingrays, some of it underwater. The camera took clear pictures and video. The only drawback was it is hard to see the screen (so you know what you are photographing) and there is no viewfinder but that problem was easily outweighed by the price. We are very pleased with our purchase!
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