Kodak EasyShare M340 (silver)

Description: The Kodak EASYSHARE M340 is a 10.2-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $145.

Pros: Has a 0.7 in thickness, which is somewhat thinner than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 10.2-megapixel resolution, which is somewhat higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 4.1 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Designed for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this digital camera has good features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co.
• Part Number: 8936650

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.8 in
• Depth 0.7 in
• Height 2.3 in
• Weight 4.1 oz
• Enclosure Color Silver

• Main Features

• Resolution 10.2 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 10,700,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto (80-1600)
• Digital Zoom 5 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Snow, Text, Beach, Candle, Flower, Museum, Sunset, Panning, Children, Close-up, Anti-blur, Fireworks, Landscape, Back light, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Self-portrait, Night portrait, Night landscape, Panorama assist, High sensitivity
• Special Effects Sepia, Low color, High color, Black & White
• Max Shutter Speed 1/1400 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
• Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Shade, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
• Digital Video Format QuickTime
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 16 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Digital Storage Media None
• Image Storage High, Normal JPEG 3664 x 2748, Low JPEG 3664 x 2442, JPEG 3664 x 2062, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1800 x 1200, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1280 x 960

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 2 ft - 11.5 ft

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - F/3.1-5.7
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 105 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
• Min Focus Range 23.6 in
• Macro Focus Range 10-70cm
• Lens Aperture F/3.1-5.7
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Manufacturer Kodak
• Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features Direct print, Face detection, Audio recording, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Cropping an image, Histogram display, Sharpness control, PictBridge support, YouTube capture mode, USB 2.0 compatibility, Display brightness control, Camera orientation detection

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Audio/video, 1 x USB
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Kodak EasyShare, Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows XP or later, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor
• System Requirements Details - 128 MB - 200 MB

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Wrist strap
• Cables Included 1, USB cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Kodak KLIC 7001
• Supported Battery 1 x Kodak KLIC 7001 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year limited warranty

Eastman Kodak Co.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.kodak.com/
• Address: 343 State Street, , .
• Phone: 800/521-0788