Kodak's 2008 stabilised M-series compact — 10.2MP 1/2.33in CCD, 3x 32-96mm equivalent zoom, 2.7in LCD
The Kodak EasyShare M1073 IS was announced in April 2008 as part of Kodak's M-series, the slim style-led line that replaced the V-series. Sold in several colours including black, red and pink, it brought image stabilisation and face detection to a low price point during the late CCD compact era.
It couples a 10.2-megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD to a 3x zoom of 32-96mm equivalent at f/2.9-5.2, slightly wider than typical for the class. The 2.7-inch 230,000-dot LCD replaces any viewfinder, storage is SD/SDHC plus 19MB internal, and power is a Kodak KLIC-7001 lithium-ion pack charged in-camera. ISO runs to 1000 manually, and video tops out at 640x480 at 15fps or 320x240 at 30fps with audio.
The M1073 IS suits buyers wanting a pocketable late-2000s CCD compact with stabilisation and a usable wide end for street and travel snapshots. Kodak's colour rendering remains the draw; performance is adequate rather than quick, and the 15fps VGA video is a curiosity rather than a feature.
The KLIC-7001 battery is the key check: packs are ageing and third-party cells vary, so confirm the camera holds charge and that a USB cable or charger is included since it charges in-camera. Inspect the large screen for scratches, test the stabilised zoom through its range, and confirm SDHC cards are recognised.