Kodak EasyShare C913 9.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver): Customer Reviews & Product Details

The next time I looking to buy a used cramera or anything else I will check and ask does a users manual come with this product.

I bought an EasyShare C913 a few weeks ago. When it arrived and I installed the batteries (correctly, and that's another design flaw!) the camera would not stay on. The screen would flash, the lens would partially extend, then the camera would shut off. I packed it back up and returned it to Amazon for a replacement (which they sent UPS next-day, no charge!).

The replacement camera appeared to work fine, for a few days. Now it is showing exactly the same symptom. I swapped out the batteries, and even shelled out ten bucks for "lithium" instead of regular "alkaline."

The Kodak call center rep claims that this is "not a known problem with this model," although it appears to be quite well-known on Web review sites. She suggested that I "ask the seller to test the replacement camera before send it to [me]." Uh, huh. I asked if she was familiar with Amazon...

I'm sending the replacement back to Amazon now. I haven't quite decided if I should get yet another replacement, or just a refund.

After a short notice trip to Maui that my wife and I took last August 08, we managed to get by with several disposable cameras. And although those photos really weren't all that bad, my wife surprised me one day with the Kodak EasyShare C913. Since we had another trip coming up to St. Louis in October 08, she felt we should at least purchase an entry level digital camera. Easy to use, very acceptable results, and affordable for any budget, this little camera will lull you into waiting, before spendng a bit more on a more "reputable" model, as I just did by the way. I just purchased the Canon Power Shot SX10 IS on Amazon, at 4x the cost. But this little gem will come along with us as back-up on every excursion as well. For samples of my results, see my uploaded photos here at Amazon. The one drawback, as read in previous reviews, there are moments during recent use and after about a years ownership, where the camera just won't switch on. But that has been rare.

I have not had an opportunity to use this camera a lot yet. I purchased it to use on an upcoming trip. I did use it a little and was satisfied with it.

The camera is very easy to use and is small enough to carry in your pocket. It is exactly what I needed for my use. I would recommend it highly for anyone just getting started or anyone that is proficient in photography.