Kodak's slim 2008 M-series compact — 8.1MP, stabilised 3x 34-102mm-equiv f/2.9-5.2 zoom, 2.7in LCD, Li-ion power.
The EasyShare M893 IS was a slim 8.1-megapixel compact announced by Kodak at CES on 8 January 2008 and shipped that April at $179.95, part of the style-led M-series alongside the M863 and M1033. The IS suffix flagged image stabilisation, its main selling point over the cheaper C-series.
It carries an 8.1-megapixel sensor behind a stabilised 3x zoom of 34-102mm equivalent at f/2.9-5.2, composed on a 2.7in LCD of 230,000 pixels. Sensitivity reaches ISO 1600, face detection and Kodak Perfect Touch processing are built in, and video records at 640x480 (15fps). Storage is 32MB internal plus a memory-card slot, and power comes from a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
The slim body and stabilised lens make it the most pocket-friendly Kodak of its generation, and the 2.7in screen is pleasant for sharing. It suits casual street and travel snapshots; expect noise at upper ISO settings and typical budget-compact shutter lag.
The proprietary lithium-ion battery is the key check - confirm a working cell and charger, as third-party spares vary in quality. Look for pressure marks on the screen and check the slim body's controls. Some period reviews describe the stabilisation as digital rather than optical, so temper expectations at the tele end.