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Kodak EasyShare Z740

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4 stars
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2 stars
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A sub-£250 5-megapixel ultra-zoomRead more
[ia] Selling for $200 more than the Z700, Kodak's EasyShare Z740 sports a 10x optical zoom lens (unfortunately without stabilisation), a 5-megapixel sensor and a slightly larger (1.8-inch) LCD monitor. The optical viewfinder is replaced by an electronic one with a reasonably high eyepoint - but no diopter adjustment.Read more
Kodak EasyShare Z740 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 2.8 out of 5 - 5 reviews - photographyreview.comRead more
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Pros

  • very intuitive and easy to use
  • easy as it gets for PC free printing
  • The clips looked quite good on my 36-inch HD-ready monitor

Cons

  • image quality drops precipitously
  • No zooming is available during video mode
  • The EVF is rather poor and inaccurate indoors

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 5 Mpx
  • 2576, 1932 px
  • 8
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Single, Live View
  • 1.8 in
  • no

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Kodak EasyShare Z740 - Pros & Cons

Kodak EasyShare Z740

Pros

  • very intuitive and easy to use
  • easy as it gets for PC free printing
  • The clips looked quite good on my 36-inch HD-ready monitor
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • easy-to-use
  • very compact and relatively affordable entry
  • A nice day outdoors makes the best pictures
  • zoom on this camera and the simplicity
  • The camera is incredibly easy to set-up and use
  • quality of the photographs and its sheer simplicity of use
  • totally comfortable with almost all the features within 15 minutes of testing

Cons

  • image quality drops precipitously
  • No zooming is available during video mode
  • The EVF is rather poor and inaccurate indoors
  • you cannot change the compression of the JPEG images
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • Flash had trouble and was blocked by the lens
  • lost photos due to a corrupted memory card
  • digital zoom decreases the overall image quality
  • High-ISO shots were a bit rough at 8x10
  • Memory card corruption can happen with any card type and any camera manufacturer
  • lacks manual focus

Kodak EasyShare Z740 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
1.8 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
5 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2576 x 1932 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Kodak EasyShare Z740 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors5.0 Mpx
Effective pixels5.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution2576 x 1932 px
Other resolutions
  • 2304x1728
  • 2048x1536
  • 1552x1164
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.0 x
Digital zoom5.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture8
Focal length equiv38 - 380
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range23.62 in
Macro focus range4.72 in
Number of focus points3
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus1
Exposure compensation minus-1
Expousure compensation steps1/2
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.9
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive2.0 fps
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage32.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum800
White balance presets5
Custom white balanceno
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size1.8 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots134000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsMPEG-4
Max frame rate (highest resolution)20.0 fps
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Dimensions
Weight10.12 oz
Width3.86 in
Height2.99 in
Depth2.83 in
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Power
Battery technology
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes

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Kodak EasyShare Z740 Kodak - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.3
Based on 8 reviews
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  • 1
Kodak EasyShare Z740 Kodak EasyShare Z740 review
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TechRadar
Published: 01.12.2006
Kodak EasyShare Z740 review
3.5

A sub-£250 5-megapixel ultra-zoom

Kodak EasyShare Z740 Kodak EasyShare Z740
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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Kodak EasyShare Z740

[ia] Selling for $200 more than the Z700, Kodak's EasyShare Z740 sports a 10x optical zoom lens (unfortunately without stabilisation), a 5-megapixel sensor and a slightly larger (1.8-inch) LCD monitor. The optical viewfinder is replaced by an electronic one with a reasonably high eyepoint - but no diopter adjustment.

Kodak EasyShare Z740 Kodak EasyShare Z740 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 2.8 out of 5 - 5 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Camera News and Reviews
Published: 13.05.2006
Kodak EasyShare Z740 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 2.8 out of 5 - 5 reviews - photographyreview.com
5.0

Kodak EasyShare Z740 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 2.8 out of 5 - 5 reviews - photographyreview.com

Kodak EasyShare Z740 Kodak EasyShare Z740 Review
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DPReview
Published: 04.08.2005
Kodak EasyShare Z740 Review

The first quarter of 2005 saw Kodak expanding its 'big zoom' range with three new 'Z series' EasyShare cameras, including two 10x optical, 5MP models; the Z7590 (a minor update of the DX7590 adding compatibility with the latest printer dock) and the slightly lower cost, lower-spec model reviewed here, the Z740. The Z740 aims to offer an easy-to-use, very compact and relatively affordable entry-point to the increasingly popular 'super zoom' end of the market, while still offering a fairly comprehensive set of manual overrides. The Z740 is available (in most areas) as a standalone camera or as part of a value-added 'Digital Photo Solution', bundled with an EasyShare Printer Dock Series 3 (6x4-inch thermal dye direct-printer and camera charger) and NiMH rechargeable battery for the camera.

Kodak EasyShare Z740 Kodak Z740 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Kodak Z740 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 4/20/2005 Click on the Z740 for a QuickTime VR tour The Kodak EasyShare Z740 camera unites a 5.0-megapixel imager with a high quality Kodak Retinar 10X optical zoom lens (38-380 mm equivalent); the KODAK Color Science image processing chip for rich, accurate colors; dual-sensor,

Kodak EasyShare Z740 Kodak EasyShare Z740 Bundle Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 25.08.2005
Kodak EasyShare Z740 Bundle Review | Digital Trends

Kodak's new Z740 camera and printer dock bundle give you a great camera and printer for one low price. If you need both items, then read our review!

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CNET
Published: 22.07.2005
Kodak EasyShare Z740

Kodak EasyShare Z740

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 12.10.2009
Kodak EasyShare Z740

Kodak EasyShare Z740 (Compact Camera): 4 out of 5 stars from 9 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.