Picture Quality / Size Options (6.5)
Picture quality and size settings available on the Kodak EasyShare C360 are listed as a series of resolution options listed in megapixels. The available options include 5.0 MP (2569 × 1929), 4.4 MP, 4.0 MP, 3.1 MP, and 1.8 MP settings. When shooting in movie mode, the user has the option of shooting with resolutions of 640 x 480 and 320 x 240 at a frame rate of 24 frames per second with audio. While this is better than many manufacturers in terms of frame rate and resolution combined, a 24 frame per second image will still not be as smooth as standard video clips which generally equate to a 30 fps recording rate. The space remaining in the internal memory (or card) is indicated by the number of images potentially left with a certain resolution, which appears in the upper right corner of the LCD screen during shooting. There are no additional quality settings included beyond image size.
Picture Effects (6.0)
There are several different picture effects settings available on the C360 to alter images in-camera. Among these options, users can shoot with four alternative color settings in addition to the normal color representation. The available settings include black and white and sepia tone settings which are pretty much standard; however, Kodak also adds high and low color options to embellish or diffuse general tones a bit. While this is enough flexibility for most hands-off users, those seeking a bit more opportunity for adjustment should look into some of Canon’s point-and-shoot offerings.
