The Kodak EasyShare M522 is a slim digital compact from Kodak's M-series, released in 2010 as part of a range styled for portability and casual everyday shooting rather than advanced control.
It has a 12-megapixel-class CCD sensor in the small 1/2.3-inch class typical of compacts of its era, a 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2.7-inch LCD screen with no viewfinder. It records to SD/SDHC cards and uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery rather than AA cells.
The M522 emphasises a thin, pocketable body and automatic scene modes over manual controls, positioning it below Kodak's Z-series bridge cameras which offered longer zooms and more direct exposure adjustment.
It circulates cheaply on the secondhand market as a basic travel or backup compact. Buyers should check the sliding lens cover mechanism, test that the rechargeable battery holds charge, and confirm the memory card door is not cracked.