Evaluation: 
Conclusion: Kodak M1033
Review: For the price this camera does the job. It is little hard to get clear picture at maximum zoom but that is because I have problem and shake quite a bit with monopod it is great...The controls have better feel than my Kodak M753 that is why I bought it. Kodak cameras are very easy to figure out and use...cwthornhill
Evaluation: 
Conclusion: Improvement from my last
Review: I replaced my second Nikon Coolpix with this Kodak. Thus far, I am liking it a lot.
The reaction time from pressing the button to the actual shot is fast enough that it captures my 2 and 5 year olds right when I want it to. No facial expressions lost, no photos of only the back of a head or one foot running away.
I will fully admit to using the point and shoot options much more than all the fussy ones. I took a few self portraits on that setting and my husband is enjoying the panorama setting. Both of us have used the video.
My husband bought it for me and I suspect the fact that it had HD video capability was top on his list. I appreciate the ease of use, the large screen and small size that enables me to keep it in my front pocket at all times. I never lose a cute shot that way.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Clean Design, Lots of Value
Review: This was such a beautiful, clean design, that it immediately caught my eye among the other cameras. I'm tired of gadgets that try to look powerful by being hard to use. I want a camera that is--dare I say it--like my iPod.
Good: Ease of use, picture quality, video quality.
Bad: Battery life, occasional freezing (?!)
This camera really is easy to use, but it doesn't sacrifice features or power to do it (sure, it's no SLR). It's a great pocket camera.
I'm pleased with the picture quality. The automatic mode displays the icon of the most appropriate "specialty mode" as it takes the picture, perhaps educating you for future shots. Colors look good. Flash is good for a camera this size.
I'm pleased with the video quality. I saw the review where someone was complaining about video quality--I'd have to guess that he's shooting in low light. What can you expect with a lens the size of a dime? I'm using it as a stand-in to replace my failing Mini-DV camcorder. DV is better, sure, but even as picky as I am, I'm willing to use this for video in the meantime. It does stabilization in 480p (not in 720p). It also has standard and high quality video modes (not sure what other reviewers used). I recommend high quality 480p with stabilization.
The battery doesn't seem to last long. I rotate through my batteries pretty frequently (once a week with "moderate" use--what's moderate?). I couldn't make an entire day at a theme park visit on one battery. Have extras.
Mine has frozen up a couple of times. Talk about weird. I just popped out the battery and put it back. Nothing was lost. All was fine. Just weird.
I'm willing to change/charge the batteries more frequently for a CLEAN DESIGN and GREAT PICTURES. I wish more cameras were like this, but the M1033 seems to be a fluke -- even among Kodak products. I would buy this camera again. BTW, I bought the bronze one -- awesome color.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Great price for fantastic pictures
Review: Easy to use, share and print! This camera is user friendly and takes great pictures. Lots of scenes to select from to get the right amount of light-zooms fast and close. I did hours of research on the the internet and in local electronic stores and tested several models including Nikon (Coolpix) and Sony (CyberShot) and everytime, this camera was more bang for the buck. Love it. You will not be disappointed-after all Kodak IS photos!
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Great for the Size
Review: I bought this as a back up to my bulky full size digital camera. It is great for vacation and you can easily slip it into a pocket. No need to worry about a neck strap or large bag to carry it. The picture quality is about what I expected and occasionally exceeds my expectations. As with most small cameras low light situations are basically out of the question. The flash will compensate for short range images, but don't expect to catch any movement from a distance at night or a poorly lit room. It does great outdoors though. The panoramic stitching impressed me by seamlessly bringing together 3 pictures. The optical zoom isn't that great (I'm so used to the 12x on my other camera) but for general snapshots it should be just fine, and with 10mp you have plenty of room to crop and zoom after the fact. Also, the big 720p video selling point is, in fact, 720p but again don't expect to use it in anything less than perfect lighting conditions. The regular 640x480 does a great job though.
Overall a great buy with a reasonable price, if only for its tiny size.
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