Typical price: £79
What is it: Budget 8-megapixel compact camera
What we think: Massively underwhelming, but at least it's cheap
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 2 October 2007
Tags: Kodak, Kodak EasyShare M853, image quality, digital cameras, advanced features
We like:
Reasonable daytime performance
We don't like:
Lacklustre burst mode; appreciable shutter lag; lack of features; no onscreen battery indicator
CNET UK judgement:
The Kodak EasyShare M853 is cheap and takes presentable pictures in decent lighting conditions. There isn't much else to say about this massively underwhelming compact
Full review:
The Kodak EasyShare M853 sits in the middle of the M series, a range of simple point and shoots that come in a variety of colours. It's a steal at around £79, but we quickly found that the price reflects the lack of features. Continue Reading...
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