Kodak easyshare c533 lens is stuck

See this page of the user guide.

A stuck shutter is another common failure mode for digital cameras. The symptoms of a stuck or "sticky" shutter are very similar to CCD image sensor failure. The camera may take black pictures (for shutter stuck closed), or the pictures may be very bright and overexposed, sometimes with lines, especially when taken outdoors (for shutter stuck open). To confirm a stuck shutter, put the camera in any mode other than "Auto", and turn the flash OFF (you don't want to blind yourself for the next step). Next look down the lens and take a picture. You should see a tiny flicker in the center of the lens as the shutter opens and closes. If no movement is seen, then you likely have a stuck shutter. If so, please see this link for further info and a simple fix that may help.

take it to Best Buy or push lens inn if it is stuck out or open the lenz if it wont open!!

You didn't mention the type of battery used but if they are rechargeable, one bad cell of three or four can cause this. If a proprietary battery pack, have it checked if you don't own a multimeter. I've seen this behavior on each camera we have owned.

You'r right - probably pointless (I assume it's off warranty).

Your lens may need adjusting. This info may help . Other People solved problem. Lots of Info on this link.

http://www.fixya.com/support/t102982-e_18_problem

what is the normal picture size for the kodak easyshare c533

When I turn on the camera. the lens will not extend. The screen
will not show anything but a message, " date & time are already
programmed". No menu item works. Pictures cannot be taken.

Lens drive is shot - check Kodak for repair price Will be expensive - new camera perhaps on the way?

Fraid it is dead - The lens drive is shot. Not an economic repair I am afraid- check out Kodak of course but a new camera will be a better bet.