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KODAK EASYSHARE C653 Zoom Digital Camera

Get quality pictures—simply and affordably.

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Overview

The KODAK EASYSHARE C653 Zoom Digital Camera is an affordable and clever 6.1 MP, 3X optical zoom camera. Plus, picture enhancing technologies make it remarkably simple to take great looking pictures. And you can view your pictures as you take them on the big and bright color display. The C653—designed to help you get the shot you want with confidence.

Exceptional quality prints with 6.1 MP

  • 6.1 MP means you can make amazing quality prints up to 50 × 76 cm (20 × 30 in.)
  • Capture bright, beautiful color with KODAK Color Science
  • However you choose to print—at home, at retail, or online—trust Kodak for picture quality that’s truly exceptional and for memories that will last

3X optical zoom lens

  • The KODAK AF 3X Optical Aspheric Lens captures crisp details
  • 3X optical zoom (35 mm equivalent: 36–108 mm) gets you closer to your subjects without losing picture quality
  • 5X digital zoom enlarges your pictures even more

So many features, yet so simple to use

We made sure it had the one feature you’ve come to expect—simplicity. Because if your camera’s simple to use, you’ll love to take pictures.

Scene and color modes

  • Get great shots time after time with 20 programmed scene modes, including auto, sport, portrait, snow, fireworks, backlight, and party
  • Have fun with three different color modes: color, black & white, and sepia

Shoot video with ease

  • Capture life in motion with continuous VGA video (640 × 480 at 10 fps), featuring audio capture and playback
  • Video print options including 4, 9, or 16 up prints, plus view and share single frames
  • Capture more video while using less memory with MPEG-4 compression

Point and shoot simplicity

The C653 has simple-to-use, simple-to-access features. So getting your best shot is as easy as point and shoot.

  • Take a good look at your pictures, even in direct sunlight, on the large 6.1 cm (2.4 in.) indoor/outdoor color display
  • Get remarkable results thanks to on-camera features such as cropping, digital red-eye reduction, blurry picture alert, and undo-delete
  • Combine up to three shots together into one large picture with panorama stitch mode
  • Get brighter pictures when shooting under low light conditions with the high-ISO scene mode
  • Create the perfect composition for your picture by using the capture framing grid
  • Use the 2-shot self-timer when you want to be included in a picture
  • Convenience features such as on-camera help and auto picture rotation make picture taking simple

Digital IS using anti-blur mode

Reduce blur caused by camera or subject movement.

KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology

Make your pictures as vivid as the moment you took them. Print better, brighter pictures using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.

  • Make better, brighter pictures
  • Relive your memories in richer detail
  • Clear up dark shadows to reveal more smiles

Internal memory plus

  • Don’t miss a shot if your memory card becomes full—switch to in-camera memory quickly, thanks to the internal memory plus feature
  • 32 MB internal memory[1]and SD/MMC card expansion slot lets you start shooting right out of the box

The simple way to share

The C653 is part of the KODAK EASYSHARE System, so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press Share.

On-camera Share button

  • Sharing starts right on the back of the camera
  • Have a picture you want to share? Tag it using the exclusive on-camera Share button and it will be ready to print or e-mail later
  • Use the Favorites feature to keep your special pictures close

KODAK EASYSHARE Software (included)

Unleash the power of your pictures with KODAK EASYSHARE Software—the simplest way to find, create, and share.

  • Find and organize pictures with ease
  • Create 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) announcements, invitations, and holiday cards, right at home with photo greeting cards
  • Automatically print better, brighter pictures with KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology and our award-winning KODAK EASYSHARE Printers and Printer Docks
  • Use the Creative Projects tab for personalized photo greeting cards, books, and gifts

KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock Series 3 (optional accessory)

  • Transfers your pictures and charges your battery at the touch of a button
  • Instantly uploads pictures to your computer for viewing, printing, and e-mailing
  • Charges your KODAK Camera Battery in less than 3.5 hours[2]

Simple ways to print your pictures at home

Real KODAK Pictures are just a touch away with our convenient home printing options.

KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Docks (optional accessory)

  • High quality, real KODAK Pictures in seconds with the touch of a button
  • Worry-free prints—get waterproof, stain resistant, wipeable prints that last a lifetime[3]with KODAK XTRALIFE™ Lamination
  • Compact and portable so you can take the fun with you for anytime, anywhere picture printing and sharing
  • Recharges your KODAK Camera Battery in 3.5 hours or less[4]

KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500 (optional accessory)

  • Print real KODAK Pictures from digital media cards and USB devices, including PictBridge-enabled digital cameras
  • View and edit on the large 8.9 cm (3.5 in.) display
  • Works with or without a computer
  • Features KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology for better, brighter prints
  • Features red-eye reduction
  • Wireless capability (Wi-Fi ready[5], BLUETOOTH® Wireless Technology enabled)

Ready to go—right out of the box

Get shooting right away—the C653's ready to go.

  • KODAK EASYSHARE C653 Zoom Digital Camera
  • KODAK Alkaline AA Batteries or equivalent
  • USB cable
  • Wrist strap
  • KODAK EASYSHARE Software
  • Getting Started Guide
  • Custom camera insert for optional KODAK EASYSHARE Camera and Printer Docks
  • 132 MB internal memory/22 MB available for picture storage (1 MB equals one million bytes).
  • 2Actual battery charging time may vary by camera model.
  • 3Under typical home display conditions.
  • 4Actual battery charging time may vary by camera model; rechargeable battery not included in all camera models.
  • 5With the optional KODAK WI-FI® Card.
  • Specifications

    Product Specifications

    Standard features
    Sensor type

    1/2.5 in. CCD

    CCD total pixels

    6.4 MP (2934 × 2171)

    Effective pixels

    6.1 MP (2848 × 2144)

    Lens

    36–108 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/2.7–4.9, 2-step aperture

    Lens protection

    built-in lens barrier

    Zoom

    3X optical; 5X continuous digital with LCD preview, 0.2X increments

    Shutter speed

    4–1/1400 second

    Viewfinder

    • optical real image, field-of-view: 81% (wide-tele)
    • magnification: 0.31–0.86X

    LCD

    2.4 in. (6.1 cm) indoor/outdoor color display

    Storage

    32 MB internal memory[1]available, SD/MMC card expansion slot

    Auto focus
    Focus Type

    TTL-AF, selectable: multi-zone (5 zones), center zone

    Modes

    auto, landscape, close-up selectable

    Focus range

    • normal: 2 ft (0.6 m)–infinity
    • macro, wide: 3.9 in.–2.3 ft (0.1–0.7 m)
    • macro, tele: 7.9 in.–2.3 ft (0.2–0.7 m)
    • landscape: 32.8 ft (10 m)–infinity

    Auto focus

    yes

    Auto focus zones

    multi-zone and center zone

    Exposure control
    ISO sensitivity

    • auto: ISO 80–200
    • manual: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250 selectable

    Metering modes

    TTL-AE, center weighted AE

    Compensation

    ±2.0 EV with 0.3 EV steps

    AE (Auto Exposure) lock

    exposure is locked when S1 locked

    White balance

    auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade

    Flash
    Range

    • 2.0–11.5 ft (0.6–3.5 m) at wide, ISO 200
    • 2.0–6.6 ft (0.6–2.0 m) at tele, ISO 200

    Modes

    auto, fill, off, red eye

    Shooting specifications
    Drive modes

    • self-timer: 2 and 10 sec., 2-shot
    • burst: 2 fps, saves 3 images

    Shooting modes

    auto, SCN,video, anti-blur

    Scene modes

    high-ISO, portrait, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, beach, text, flower, children, fireworks, party, self portrait, close-up, sports, snow, backlight, manner/museum, sunset, panorama, candelight

    Click to capture

    < 0.4 sec., wide (preview on)

    Shot to shot

    < 1.3 sec.

    Still capture
    Still format

    JPEG/EXIF v2.21

    Picture size

    • 6.1 MP—best (2848 × 2144), prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 76 cm)
    • 5.4 MP—best 3:2 (2848 × 1899), optimized ratio for 4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm) prints
    • 4.0 MP—better (2304 × 1728), prints up to 8 × 10 in. (20 × 25 cm)
    • 3.1 MP—good (2048 × 1536), prints up to 4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm)
    • 1.1 MP—e-mail (1200 × 900), small prints

    Color modes

    high color, natural color (default), low color, sepia, black and white

    Long time exposure

    0.5–4 sec. (maximum)

    Review options

    album, slide show, multi-up, copy, protect, image storage, set up menu

    Editing

    KODAK PERFECT TOUCH, on-camera cropping, undo-delete

    Video capture
    Format

    QUICKTIME MOV with audio recording available

    Quality

    VGA (640 × 480) at 10 fps, QVGA (320 × 240) at 20 fps

    Length

    < 80 min. continuous based on memory capacity

    Review options

    play, rewind, pause, fast forward and rewind, forward and rewind by frame

    Editing

    trim, make picture from video (1, 4, 9, 16-up)

    Customization
    Custom settings

    live view, camera sounds, sound volume, auto power off, date and time, video out, orientation sensor, red-eye preflash, date stamp, video date display, language, format, about

    Dedicated buttons

    flash, delete, menu, review, LCD/info, self-timer

    Sharing
    Favorites

    slide show, multi-up, remove Favorites, set-up menu

    Share

    print, print all, e-mail, Favorites, cancel print

    Physical specifications
    I/O interface

    NTSC or PAL, selectable via dock connector, exclusive KODAK Camera Dock/Printer Dock interface, digital (USB 2.0) connector

    Power

    optional KODAK EASYSHARE Docks with 1 KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KAA2HR; 2 Ni-MH batteries AA, 2 lithium batteries AA; 1 KODAK Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3; KODAK Ni-MH 2100mAh Battery Pack, KODAK Digital Camera Battery AA (ZR6); KODAK Alkaline Digital Camera Batteries AA; 3 volt DC input AC adapter

    Tripod mount

    ¼ in. standard

    Dimensions

    W × H × D: 3.5 × 2.6 × 1.4 in. (89 × 66 × 35 mm)

    Weight

    5.0 oz (143 g)

    Compatibility
    Dock compatibility

    See the Dock Compatibility Chart

    Direct printing

    KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500, IMAGELINK print system compatible, PictBridge-enabled

    Software

    works with KODAK EASYSHARE Software

    Package Contents

    • KODAK EASYSHARE C653 Zoom Digital Camera
    • KODAK Alkaline Batteries AA or equivalent
    • USB cable
    • Wrist strap
    • KODAK EASYSHARE Software
    • Getting Started Guide
    • Custom camera insert for optional KODAK EASYSHARE Camera and Printer Docks

    Warranty

    one year

    System Requirements

    WINDOWS

    • WINDOWS XP or higher[2]
    • INTERNET EXPLORER 6.0 or higher

    MACINTOSH

    • MACINTOSH OS X 10.3 or higher
    • SAFARI 1.1 or higher

    Hardware

    • 600 MHz processor or greater
    • 128 MB RAM
    • 200 MB hard drive disk space available
    • CD-ROM drive
    • Available USB port
    • Color monitor, 800 × 600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum
  • 132 MB internal memory/22 MB available for picture storage (1 MB equals one million bytes).
  • 2WINDOWS VISTA, XP, 2K, ME and 98 software for your camera offered at: http:/www.kodak.com/go/drivers. From the drop-down menu, select EASYSHARE Software and click Go. On the following page, select your Operating System.
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