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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 86
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1289 reviews of Kodak Easyshare Z740 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 540866 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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dpreview.com
Summary: I liked the Z740 a lot more than I expected to; first impressions after months of using the Canon S2 IS and Sony H1 weren't that positive - the Kodak is so small and lightweight that it feels almost toy-like.
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tech.co.uk
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: Beginners will enjoy the simplicity of the EasyShare system more than they'll lament the Z740's performance
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techradar.com
Editors' rating: 70
Summary: However, this doesn't provide the opportunities you might first assume. A Centre-spot Metering mode, for example, isn't a great deal of use unless you've got the option of Auto Exposure Lock, a feature twinned on this camera with focus lock, rendering ...
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photographypress.co.uk
Editors' rating: 70
Summary: The printer dock works well providing good photo prints and both are easy to use. However, the camera element lacks finesse in both handling and operation while some prints have visible lines.
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pcworld.com
Editors' rating: 77
Summary: Once you've connected the printer to your PC, you must press the transfer button to fire up the EasyShare software and upload your photos or send copies via e-mail. The software works with Kodak's EasyShare Gallery Web site (formerly Ofoto), where you ...
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Aperture-priority
Aperture-priority is an automated exposure mode that will allow the photographer to set the aperture, and the camera will then set the appropriate shutter speed based on the light meter reading. In this way, a photographer can control depth of field easily and create images with selective focus. This works well when you have a distracting or unattractive background that you want to keep out of focus, or just want to have more creative options in your images.
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Shutter-priority
Shutter-priority is an automated exposure mode that will allow the photographer to set the shutter speed, and the camera will then set the appropriate aperture based on the light meter reading. Fast shutter speeds are ideal for capturing sharp images of high speed events, such as sports and other high action occasions. Slow shutter speeds can be set to get artistic blur in images, such as moving water or car taillights at night. Using shutter-priority will allow such flexibility while providing good exposure for your photos.
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Full body camera
Zoom lens reflex cameras (sometimes referred to as ZLRs, megazooms, ultrazooms, or bridge cameras) are designed to be an intermediate step between compact digital cameras and dSLRs. They are larger than compacts but offer more versatile manual controls and lens systems, including greater zoom capability. Unlike the typical digital SLR, they do not have interchangeable lenses, but filters and adapters can be used on many megazoom cameras. The sensor size in this type of digital camera is smaller than in a dSLR, which limits the range of ISO settings.
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CNET product brief
Description: The Kodak EasyShare Z740 is a 5-megapixel, prosumer camera.Compared to other prosumer digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $275.
Pros: Has a 10x optical zoom, which is somewhat more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this high an optical zoom is $345.This camera also offers control over numerous exposure modes including program, shutter-priority, and aperture-priority mode.
Cons: Has a 2.8 in thickness.Also, this digital camera has 5-megapixel resolution, which is considerably lower than some similarly priced digital cameras.
Suitability: Built for serious photographers who want a lot of control over their shots.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 10x14.
Value: In general, this digital camera's features are as expected for this price.However, the average price of prosumer cameras with similar resolution is considerably more, around $330.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
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