Kodak Easyshare CX7430 Digital Camera Review
The Kodak EasyShare CX7430 is an excellent point-and-shoot digital camera that is currently selling very well. Just consider its features: 4 megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom, 16MB of memory, as well as a movie mode. Given it's low price (around $190), it's an amazing deal. This camera is most suitable for beginners ? it has all of the basic functions you need in a simple digital camera. Let's have a look at its various features:Design and ConstructionLike all point-and-shoot digital cameras, the Kodak EasyShare CX7430 is designed to be compact enough to fit in your pocket.
It's silvery finish will certainly attract lots of attention too. Its dimensions are 4.0 inches by 2.6 inches by 1.25 inches (weight-height-depth), and it weighs only 6.3 ounces. There is a little 1.6 inch LCD screen behind the camera for viewing images. Initially, I found the LCD screen a tad on the small side, but I got used to it after snapping a couple of photos. Optics and ResolutionThe Kodak EasyShare CX7430 is equipped with a Kodak Retinar lens and offers with a 4 megapixel resolution.
There's also a 3x optical zoom for taking subjects faraway. What is interesting about this camera is its wide range of scene modes. Most point-and-shoot cameras have a handful (maybe 5) scene modes for photography under different conditions: macro, landscape, night photography, etc. The Kodak EasyShare CX7430 has 9 scene modes to choose from, which is much more than the competition.I didn't expect much in terms of manual control in the camera's optics. If you're looking to play around with shutter speed, aperture, white balance and other photography options, then this camera is not for you.
Sure, there are some basic exposure controls but they are nowhere near the fine settings allowed in advanced digital SLR cameras.That being said, the quality of photos taken by the Kodak EasyShare CX7430 were nothing short of outstanding. The photos, when printed out, were of extremely high quality. So if you're the type you just whips out a camera and takes quick shots, with a minimum of fuss, then this camera will be great for you. User ControlsThe user controls in the Kodak CX7430 are located on both sides of the LCD and also on mode dial at the top surface of the camera. Those more accustomed to Canon or Sony models will find that the controls take a little getting used to.
However, I did not have any problems reaching commonly used functions like flash control or image viewing. Movie ModeIf you like to shoot some spontaneous movies with your digital camera, then you'll be glad to know that the CX7430 comes with a movie mode. You can capture video at 13 frames per second (fps) at VGA size 640 x 480. The movie mode is continuous, meaning that the camera allows you to record movies up to the memory limit of your memory card.Storage and TransferIn terms of storage, the Kodak CX7430 comes with internal memory of 16MB. You'll certainly want to purchase a SD or MMC memory card to add on to the amount of memory available.
In terms of image transfer, the camera supports USB 1.1 ports. This is enough for fast image transfers between the camera and your computer. Battery LifeThe Kodak CX7430 uses AA batteries. The ones that come in the box are alkaline batteries ? I'd recommend that you get some NiMH rechargables. They will pay for themselves very quickly.
The support for AA batteries is a great bonus because AA batteries are easily found in any convenience store, even when you're overseas. ShortcomingsThe bad points about the Kodak EasyShare CX7430? Well, here's a few shortcomings I'd point out ? Kodak would sell many more units if they were corrected: * Videos taken by the camera are at very low frame rate * The door covering the memory card slot doesn't latch strongly * The bundled software isn't very impressive ConclusionDespite its shortcomings, the Kodak EasyShare CX7430 is one heck of a good camera. If you're just starting out in digital photography, this it the camera to buy. Take it with you anywhere you like, snap many photos and immerse yourself in the world of photography. You can always upgrade to a better camera when you grow in your skills..
Gary Hendricks runs a hobby site at www.basic-digital-photography.com. Read his tips on digital photography and learn to shoot better photos with your digicam.European Engineers Unveil the World?s Smallest Flying Robots
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Kodak Easyshare CX7430 Digital Camera Review
The Kodak EasyShare CX7430 is an excellent point-and-shoot digital camera that is currently selling very well. Just consider its features: 4 megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom, 16MB of memory, as well as a movie mode. Given it's low price (around $190), it's an amazing deal. This camera is most suitable for beginners ? it has all of the basic functions you need in a simple digital camera. Let's have a look at its various features:Design and ConstructionLike all point-and-shoot digital cameras, the Kodak EasyShare CX7430 is designed to be compact enough to fit in your pocket.
It's silvery finish will certainly attract lots of attention too. Its dimensions are 4.0 inches by 2.6 inches by 1.25 inches (weight-height-depth), and it weighs only 6.3 ounces. There is a little 1.6 inch LCD screen behind the camera for viewing images. Initially, I found the LCD screen a tad on the small side, but I got used to it after snapping a couple of photos. Optics and ResolutionThe Kodak EasyShare...
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