KODAK PIXPRO FZ53
DIGITAL CAMERA
CR337080299-3
Quick Start Guide
The Kodak trademark, logo, and trade dress are used under license from Eastman Kodak Company.




The Camera User Manual is available online at the website below:
https://us.kodakpixpro.com/fz53/user-manual/

https://kodakpixpro.com/Europe/support/multi-lang-downloads.php
Camera Views
| 1 | Flash Lamp | 13 | Delete Button/Arrow Button (Down) |
| 2 | AF Assist Beam/Self-Timer Lamp | 14 | Macro Button/Self-Timer Button /Arrow Button (Left) |
| 3 | Lens | 15 | SET Button |
| 4 | Microphone | 16 | Micro USB Port |
| 5 | LCD | 17 | Strap Eyelet |
| 6 | Zoom Button | 18 | Power Button |
| 7 | Indicator Lamp | 19 | Fast Video Recording Button |
| 8 | Playback Button | 20 | Shutter Button |
| 9 | Menu Button | 21 | Tripod Socket |
| 10 | Mode Button | 22 | Speaker |
| 11 | Display Button/Arrow Button (Up) | 23 | Battery Cover |
| 12 | Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right) |
Inserting the Battery and the Memory Card
- Open the battery cover door as shown in steps ① and ②.
- Insert the battery into the battery compartment.
- Insert the memory card into the memory slot.
- Close the battery cover door as shown in steps ⑤ and ⑥.
Setting the Language/Date/Time
- Press the power button to turn the camera on and the language menu will appear. Use the up/down/left/right buttons to select a language, and press the
button to confirm the language. - Use the up/down/left/right buttons again to set the date and time, and press the
button to confirm.
Taking a Picture
- Hold the camera securely.
- Use the zoom button to select Tele or Wide position to zoom in or out on your subject.
- Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject. When the focus frame turns green, press the shutter button completely down to take your photo.
This camera provides a convenient mode button that allows you to manually switch among different camera settings with ease. Available modes are listed below:
![]() | Manual Mode | Movie Mode | |
| Auto Mode | Panorama Mode | ||
![]() | Anti-shake | Scene Mode | |
![]() | Portrait |
In shooting mode, press the
button to begin recording a video. After recording, press the
button again to stop recording. The camera will store the video and return it to the shooting screen.
In each mode, press the
button to access the “Easy Menu”. Press the up/down buttons to move among options, then press the
button to make a selection. Choosing the
within this list will provide access to the “Full Menu”:
Shooting Mode | |
![]() | Shoot Settings |
![]() | General Settings |
| Connection Settings | |
| File Settings | |
Playback Mode | |
| Playback Settings | |
![]() | General Settings |
| Connection Settings | |
| File Settings | |






















