Typical price: £200
What is it: Compact 5-megapixel digital camera with 10x optical zoom
What we think: A camera with some appeal for budding photo enthusiasts on a budget
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 August 2005
Tags: Kodak, Kodak EasyShare Z740, mode dial, pixels, viewfinder
We like:
10x zoom lens; manual-exposure controls; versatile burst-shooting mode
We don't like:
No image stabilisation; EVF blanks between exposures; average image quality
You might also need:
Rechargeable AA batteries; high-capacity SD card
CNET UK judgement:
A camera with some appeal for budding photo enthusiasts on a budget
Full review:
A 10x zoom lens, manual exposure controls, 5-megapixel resolution, a versatile burst-shooting mode and an electronic viewfinder that works as well in blazing sunlight as in murky interiors -- there are certainly aspects of the Kodak EasyShare Z740 that might cause photo enthusiasts to sit up and take notice. Unfortunately, the downside includes rampant purple fringing, some noise (marring otherwise decent image quality), a lack of manual focus and a low-resolution EVF, which suffers from ghosting and blackouts between shots. Continue Reading...
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