Kodak Easyshare Z740 5 MP Digital Camera with 10xOptical Zoom
The Kodak Easyshare Z740 camera is ideal for people who want to get close to their subject but enjoy the simplicity of a point-and-shoot digital camera. Its powerful 10x (38-380mm equivalent) Kodak Retinar aspheric, all-glass optical zoom lens can quickly zero in on a small object or distant scene, picking up the detail, color, and textures that a less powerful lens would overlook. The 1.8-inch, high-resolution, indoor/outdoor LCD screen and electronic viewfinder are designed for previewing a scene or reviewing and sharing shots just taken.The Kodak Easyshare Z740 features 16 scene modes to help you get your shot.In addition, the 5 MP Easyshare Z740 camera includes more advanced, yet simple to use, features to help people get exactly the pictures they want. These include 16 scene settings (e.g., party, sport, portrait) for various environments, continuous autofocus for crisp pictures, first and last burst modes for action photography, color options (e.g., black-and-white, sepia), and even PASM (program, aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual) modes for greater control and creativity.The Kodak Color Science Chip collects scene data to identify and adjust factors that influence picture quality.The exclusive Kodak Color Science image processing chip helps deliver vibrant, accurate colors time and time again. Each time you click the shutter, the Kodak Color Science Chip performs an instantaneous and advanced analysis of collected scene data to identify and adjust multiple factors that influence picture quality. The scene light source is detected and adjustments are made to capture bright whites and true, vivid colors under difficult lighting conditions--fluorescent, tungsten, or daylight. Scene content is analyzed for luminance, focal distance, subject matter orientation, and color to determine the correct exposure and to capture the natural details, accurate flesh tones, and rich colors you see in your composition.As with all Easyshare cameras, the Z740 includes the favorites feature, which lets people store dozens of pictures in internal memory for anytime, anywhere sharing; the Share button for designating pictures to be e-mailed or printed; popular Easyshare software for computer-based picture viewing, organizing, and sharing; and even high-quality video (640 x 480 pixels) for recording and sharing life in action.Z740 camera owners can also take advantage of a range of accessories for additional creativity, including a 0.7x wide-angle lens and 55 mm circular polarizer and neutral density filters.The camera's 10x optical zoom is equivalent to a 380mm zoom on a 35mm camera.A Powerful Zoom, Because Close Isn't Close EnoughGet close to your subjects with 10x optical zoom and 5x advanced digital zoom (50x total zoom)Create unbelievable-quality prints up 13 by 17 inches with 5.0 MPGet rich, vibrant color under a variety of lighting conditions with the exclusive Kodak Color Science ChipCapture consistently crisp, precise pictures thanks to the autofocus system with assist lampKodak Retinar All-Glass Aspheric 10x Optical Zoom LensCapture your subject in crisp detail with the Z740's all-glass lensGet amazingly close to your subjects with the 10x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 38-380mm)Get even closer with the 5x advanced digital zoom for 50x total zoomExclusive Kodak Color Science Image Processing ChipWith the exclusive Kodak Color Science Image Processing Chip, your pictures come to life just the way you remember it.A new high-speed digital processor chip, advanced algorithms, and hardware acceleration features let the Z740 make simultaneous, split-second decisions to produce rich, vibrant, true-to-life colors in almost any lighting situationEach time you click the shutter, the Kodak Color Science Chip performs an instantaneous and advanced analysis of collected scene data to identify and adjust multiple factors that influence picture qualityScene light source is detected and adjustments are made to capture bright whites and true, vivid colors under difficult lighting conditions--fluorescent, tungsten, or daylightScene content is analyzed for luminance, focal distance, subject matter orientation, and color to determine the correct exposure and capture the natural details, accurate flesh tones, and rich colors you see in your composition1.8-Inch High-Resolution Indoor/Outdoor DisplayView brilliant, sharp images even in direct sunlightReview vertical shots vertically with auto picture-rotationIn review mode, quickly magnify up to 8x, fast scroll through pictures, or view multi-upManual and Custom ControlsTurn your creative vision into reality with a full palette of advanced program, aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual and custom controls.Manual ControlsExposure compensation--+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5 EV stepsAperture--wide (f2.8 to f8.0) and telephoto (f3.7 to f8.0)Shutter speeds--automatic: 1/8 to 1/1700 second; manual: 8 seconds to 1/1000 secondISO equivalents--automatic: 80 to 160; manual: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 (selectable)Autofocus--multi-zone, center weighted, selectable: left, center, rightExposure metering type--auto: TTL-AE; selectable: multi-pattern, center-weighted, center spotWhite balance--auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shadeFlash compensation--+/- 1.0 EV (exposure value) in 0.5 EV stepsFlash mode--auto, red-eye, fill, off--for the right light every timeProgram Auto, Aperture Priority, and Shutter PriorityProgram mode (P)--camera sets optimal shutter speed and aperture combinationAperture priority mode (A)--you choose aperture, the camera sets shutter speedShutter priority mode (S)--you choose shutter speed, the camera sets apertureHigh-Speed, Low-Light AutofocusUsing dual-sensing technologies, the Z7400's high-speed, low-light, autofocus system precisely fine tunes and sharply defines your subject in both low-light and bright-light situationsThe autofocus system with assist lamp helps capture consistently crisp, sharp pictures even in low lightContinuous autofocus provides 0.42 second click-to-capture time (with preview on)Continuous Shooting and Bracketing ModesFirst burst mode--captures up to 4 frames in rapid succession at 2 fpsLast burst mode--captures up to 30 frames at 2 frames per second (fps), with the last 4 frames savedAuto exposure bracketing--3 images with user-selectable brackets (+/- 0.3, +/- 0.7 or +/- 1.0 EV)Multiple Scene and Color Modes, plus Video CaptureFree your inner creativity. The Z740 has a mode for almost any situation. You will get the shot you want, the way you want it.Choose one of 16 scene modes to get your shot:Portrait--places the subject in sharp focus, softens the backgroundSport--captures subject in action without blurringChildren--captures action photos of children in bright lightParty--use for photos of people in indoor setting in lower lightBeach--use for bright beach sceneFlower--captures close-up photos of flowers in bright lightFireworks--use for photos of fireworksSnow--use for bright snow sceneBacklight--use for photos when light is behind the subjectClose-up--captures sharp, full-frame images at close rangeNight Portrait--clearly captures both subject and background at nightLandscape--provides maximum sharpness for distant scenesNight Landscape--provides maximum sharpness for distant scenes at nightMuseum/Manner--use when sound or flash are not desiredText--for sharp text when photographing documentsSelf Portrait--use for close-up of selfBring out your creativity with color modes:High color--for vibrant colorsNatural color--for natural-looking colorsLow color--for muted colorsSepia--for an antique appearanceBlack-and-white--for a classic lookCatch all the action with continuous video:Capture up to 80 minutes continuous video with audio, depending upon size of external memory card; or 5-, 15-, 30-second clipsChoose settings for VGA (640 x 480-pixel resolution) at 13 fps, or QVGA (320 x 240-pixel resolution) at 20 fps, both with MPEG-4 compressionShare universally with QuickTime video formatSharing Is One-Touch SimpleThe Z740 is part of the Kodak Easyshare System, so sharing your pictures is one-button simple. Just press Share.On-camera Share button:Simple sharing starts right on the back of the cameraExclusive on-camera Share button lets you tag favorite pictures to print or e-mail laterFavorite mode shows off your favorite pictures anytime, anywhere in an on-camera picture collectionKodak Easyshare SoftwareThe Z740 includes Kodak Easyshare SoftwareWorks seamlessly with Easyshare cameras and docks to enable one-button transferring and sharingThe easy way to view, edit, organize, print, or view a slide show from your computerExclusive One Touch to Better Pictures feature automatically adjusts the settings on your inkjet printer to give you traditional quality photos when printing on Kodak Inkjet Photo Papers