Kodak M853 User Manual

EASYSHARE M853 Zoom Digital Camera

Features and Benefits
Specifications
M853 Accessories

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Enviable style—yours!

8.2 MP for prints up to 30 × 40 in. (76 × 102 cm)
3X optical zoom lens
High ISO (up to 1250)
Digital image stabilization
HD still capture
Choose from many stylish colors
Li-Ion rechargeable battery included

Essentials

G610 Printer Dock

Stunning prints made one
touch simple.

SD 1 GB Card

Secure your pictures with the
brand you trust.

SD 512 MB Card

Secure your pictures with the
brand you trust.

M853 Accessories

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Discover how simple it is to shoot and share your
digital photos.

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M853 Overview

Amazing quality prints with 8.2 MP

8.2 MP means you can make stunning prints up to 30 × 40 in.
(76 × 102 cm)
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: 37–111 mm) gets you
closer to what’s important without reducing image quality
5X continuous digital zoom gets you even closer

Break the rules, not the bank

The M853 is simple to use and packed with the features you
need to get great looking pictures. Plus, it's pocketable and
available in stylish colors with optional fun accessories—all at a
price you can afford.

High ISO

Capture the details with faster shutter speeds when shooting
under low light conditions with ISO up to 1250

Digital image stabilization

Reduce blur caused by camera shake or subject movement

HD still capture

View your pictures in high-definition on an HDTV or other HD
device

Customize your experience

Make a statement—pocketable with stylish colors and fun
accessories to choose from including bags, skins, wrist and neck
straps
Selectable sound themes available

Show off your pictures

Get a good look at your pictures on the large 2.5 in. (6.4 cm)
LCD
Whether you shoot your pictures vertically or horizontally, view
them right side up with auto picture rotation

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

Shoot video with ease

Record continuous VGA video (640 × 480) at 15 fps with sound
and on-camera editing
Video print options include 1, 4, 9, and 16-up prints
Capture more video while using less memory with MPEG-4
compression

Scene modes and picture enhancing features

Get a great shot time after time with 3 color modes and 17 scene
modes, including sport, snow, beach, sunset, and more
Combine up to three shots into one large picture with on-camera
panorama stitch mode
Easily create great shots with features such as on-camera
cropping and blurry picture alert

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
16 MB internal memory* and SD/MMC card expansion slot let
you start shooting right out of the box

The simple way to share

The M853 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 on­camera Share button and it will be ready to print or e-mail later
Use the Favorites feature to keep special pictures close without
filling up your internal memory

KODAK EASYSHARE Software (included)

The simplest way to find, create, and share.
The award-winning, elegant design makes your pictures the star

of the show for a more enjoyable viewing experience
English, French, and German photo card templates turn pictures
into 4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm) announcements, invitations, holiday
cards, and more, right at home
Get more out of KODAK EASYSHARE Software with a variety of
useful tips
Use KODAK EASYSHARE Software to access your pictures at
the KODAK Gallery—then view, edit, and save them to My
Collection
Automatically print better, brighter pictures, time after time, with
KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology and our award winning
KODAK Printers and Printer Docks

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**
USB connection (USB 2.0 full speed compliant)

Simple ways to print your pictures at home

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

KODAK EASYSHARE G610 Printer Dock (optional
accessory, where available)

High quality, real KODAK Pictures with the touch of a button
Worry-free prints—get waterproof, fingerprint-proof, stain­resistant, wipeable prints that last a lifetime*** with KODAK
XTRALIFE™ Lamination
Transfer pictures to a computer at the touch of a button****
Get better, brighter pictures and red-eye reduction with
automatic KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
Compatible with KODAK Color Cartridge & Photo Paper Kit / G

KODAK EASYSHARE G600 Printer Dock (optional
accessory, where available)

High quality, real KODAK Pictures in just 60 seconds***** with
the touch of a button
Worry-free prints—get waterproof, fingerprint-proof, stain­resistant, wipeable prints that last a lifetime*** with KODAK
XTRALIFE™ Lamination

Clever design lets you take the fun with you for anytime,
anywhere picture printing and sharing
Get better, brighter pictures and red-eye reduction with
automatic KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
Compatible with KODAK Color Cartridge & Photo Paper Kit / G

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 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) 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******, BLUETOOTH® Wireless
Technology enabled)

Ready to go—right out of the box

Unpack the M853 and you're ready to shoot. It's that simple.
KODAK EASYSHARE M853 Zoom Digital Camera

KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7001
5V AC adapter
USB cable
Wrist strap
Getting Started Guide with KODAK EASYSHARE Software
Custom camera insert for optional KODAK EASYSHARE
Camera and Printer Docks

* 16 MB internal memory/11 MB available for picture storage (1 MB equals one million bytes).
** Actual battery charging time may vary by camera model.
*** Under typical home display conditions.
**** Optional USB cable required.
***** Actual print speed may vary.
****** With the optional KODAK Wi-Fi® Card.

EASYSHARE M853 Zoom Digital Camera
Specifications

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Specifications
Package Contents
System Requirements

Standard features

Sensor type
CCD total pixels
Effective pixels
Lens
Lens protection
Zoom

Shutter speed
LCD
Storage

Auto focus

Type
Modes
Focus range

Auto focus
Auto focus zones

Exposure control

ISO sensitivity
Metering modes
Compensation
AE lock
White balance

Flash

Range
Modes

Shooting specifications

Burst modes
Shooting modes
Scene modes

Click to capture
Shot to shot

Still capture

Still format

1/2.5 in. CCD

8.3 MP (3320 × 2496)

8.2 MP (3312 × 2488)
37–111 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/2.8–f/5.2, mechanical shutter and ND4 filter
built-in
3X optical, 5.0X continuous advanced digital zoom, 0.2X increments starting at

3X optical zoom (LCD preview mode)
4–1/1400 sec.

2.5 in. (6.4 cm) high resolution (154k pixels) indoor/outdoor color display
16 MB internal memory* available, SD/MMC card expansion slot

TTL-AF, selectable: multi-zone (5 zones) AF, center zone AF
normal, landscape, macro selectable
auto: 1.3 ft (0.4 m)–infinity

macro, wide: 5.9 in.–2.3 ft (0.15–0.70 m)
macro, tele: 1.3–2.3 ft (0.40–0.7 m)
landscape: 32.8 ft (10 m)–infinity

yes
multi-zone AF (5 point), center zone AF

auto: 80-200; manual: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250 selectable
TTL-AE, center-weighted AE
±2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps
when S1 locked
auto, selectable (daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade)

wide: 2.0–11.5 ft (0.6–3.5 m) ISO 200
tele: 2.0–6.9 ft (0.6–2.1 m) ISO 200

auto, red eye, fill, off

single shot, self timer (2 or 10 sec.), two-shots self-timer, burst 3 shot
auto, SCN, video, Favorites, digital IS, high ISO, close-up
portrait, sports, landscape, children, night portrait, beach, snow, fireworks, self

portrait, backlight, night landscape, text/document, manner/museum, flower,
sunset, panorama, candlelight

< 0.4 sec. at > 1.6 ft (0.5 m), wide, preview on
< 1.7 sec.

JPEG/EXIF v2.21

Picture size

8.1 MP (3296 × 2472)

7.2 MP (3296 × 2196)—3:2

6.1 MP (3296 × 1854)—16:9

5.0 MP (2592 × 1944)

3.1 MP (2048 × 1536)

2.2 MP (1800 × 1200)—3:2

2.1 MP (1920 × 1080)—16:9

1.2 MP (1280 × 960)

Color modes

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

Long time exposure

0.5–4 sec. (max)

Review options

view by, album, edit picture, slideshow, multi-up, copy, protect, image storage,
set-up

Editing

KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, on-camera crop, undo-delete

Video capture

Format

QUICKTIME video format, motion JPEG with audio recording during capture
and playback

Quality

VGA (640 × 480) at 15 fps, QVGA (320 × 240) at 30 fps

Length

recording time: continuous based on memory capacity

Review options

view by, action print, album, edit video, slideshow, multi-up, copy, protect,
image storage, set-up

Editing

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

Customization

Custom settings

selectable sound themes, maintain settings

Sharing

Favorites

slide show, multi-up, setup menu

Share

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

Physical specifications

I/O interface

A/V output (NTSC or PAL, user selectable), exclusive KODAK Camera Dock,
digital (USB 2.0 full speed) connector

Power

optional KODAK EASYSHARE Docks with Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera
Battery KLIC-7001, 5V AC adapter inlet on camera, USB charging via USB
cable

Dedicated buttons

top: shutter, mode dial (Favorite, auto, digital IS, close-up, SCN, high ISO,
video), flash setting, power
back: zoom, review, 5-way, Share, menu, delete, info

Tripod mount

¼ in. standard

Dimensions

W × H × D: 3.7 × 2.9 × 0.9 in. (93 × 58 × 23 mm)

Weight

without battery and memory card: 4.1 oz (115 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 M853 Zoom Digital Camera
KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7001
5V AC adapter
USB cable
Wrist strap
Getting Started Guide with KODAK EASYSHARE Software
Custom camera insert for optional KODAK EASYSHARE Camera and Printer Docks

System Requirements

WINDOWS MACINTOSH Hardware

● WINDOWS XP OS or later

● INTERNET EXPLORER

6.0 or higher

● MACINTOSH OS X 10.3

or higher

● SAFARI 1.1 or higher

● 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

* 16 MB internal memory/11 MB available for picture storage (1 MB equals one million bytes).

EASYSHARE M853 Zoom Digital Camera
Accessories

KODAK Accessories are designed to help you get more from your
picture taking experience.

Essentials

All Accessories

EASYSHARE G610 Printer Dock

Stunning prints made one touch simple.

SD 1 GB Card

Secure your pictures with the brand you trust.

SD 512 MB Card

Secure your pictures with the brand you trust.

Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery KLIC-7001

The ideal choice for your camera's power.

Li-Ion Universal Battery Charger Kit K7500-C

Charge your KODAK Li-Ion Camera Batteries anywhere.

5-Volt AC Adapter

Cobalt Blue Camera Bag / Mini

Small, yet practical