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Easyshare Z730 5 MP Digital Camera with 4xOptical Zoom
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Compatible Mountings | Kodak EasyShare Z730 |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Supported File Format | JPEG |
Image Stabilization | Optical, Digital |
Maximum Focal Length | 132 Millimeters |
Optical Zoom | 4 x |
Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
Metering Description | Center Weighted |
Brand | Kodak Digital |
Model Name | Kodak Easyshare Z730 |
About this item
- New continuous shooting and bracketing modes
- Professional-quality Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 4x optical zoom lens
- 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality prints up to 13 x 17 inches
- Kodak Color Science image processing chip
- 2.2-inch high-resolution indoor/outdoor display
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Auto Focus Technology | Center, Multi-area, Single, Contrast Detection, Live View |
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Display Resolution Maximum | 153,000 |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.5-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Effective Still Resolution | 5 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 5 MP |
Frame Rate | 12 fps |
White balance settings | Auto |
JPEG quality level | Normal |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Image Stabilization | Optical, Digital |
Supported Image Format | JPEG |
Video Capture Resolution | 640 x 480, 12 fps, 320 x 240, 20 fps |
Viewfinder Type | Optical |
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Screen Size | 2.2 Inches |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Kodak Lithium-Ion, dock & charger (optional) |
Battery Weight | 28 Grams |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 20 fps |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD/MMC card, Internal |
Memory Storage Capacity | 32 MB |
Special Feature | Low Light |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Professional |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
Form Factor | Compact |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Lens Type | Zoom |
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Optical Zoom | 4 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 |
Zoom Type | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom |
Compatible Mountings | Kodak EasyShare Z730 |
Focus Type | Auto Focus |
Maximum Focal Length | 132 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 33 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 400 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/1000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 64 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Manual |
Metering Description | Center Weighted |
Shooting Modes | Landscape, Automatic |
Model Name | Kodak Easyshare Z730 |
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Brand | Kodak Digital |
Model Number | Z730 |
Customer Reviews |
3.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #662,907 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #4,987 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B0007RALGO |
Color | Gray |
Included Components | Battery Charger, Wrist Strap, Battery, Instruction Manual |
Language | English |
Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.94 x 1.57 x 2.72 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.6 Pounds |
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Product Description
See your images up close and personal with this Kodak EasyShare 5MP digital camera. Capture sharp detail with a 4x optical zoom plus 4x advanced digital zoom with the Kodak Retinar aspheric all-glass optical zoom lens. The camera creates vibrant, unbelievable quality prints up to 20x30" and has multi-zone autofocus with enhanced low-light performance. The LCD is a 2.2" high-resolution indoor/outdoor display and includes video mode with audio. Other features include compatibility with Kodak EasyShare camera and printer docks; print, e-mail, and organize your photos with just one touch of the Share button; 32MB internal memory with SD/MMC card expansion slot; built-in flash with red-eye; self-timer; real image optical viewfinder; video out cable; USB and A/V cables; wrist strap; Kodak EasyShare software; rapid battery charger; 24V AC adapter and getting started kit. Imported. 2-3/4Hx4Wx1-3/5L".
From the Manufacturer
From sky-scraping cliffs to kids' soccer games, the Kodak EasyShare Z730 zoom digital camera can capture it all. And capture it with astounding quality. Because it has both professional-grade features and wonderfully functional ones. Like a 4x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optical zoom lens, which can extend your creativity (literally). Five megapixels for unbelievable-quality prints up to 13 x 17 inches. Advanced manual and custom settings, like aperture and shutter priority, which put you in control of every shot. And a Kodak color science chip for rich colors and accurate flesh tones. The Z730 is specially designed for those who create masterpieces and those who capture memories (especially when theyre the same person).
Unbelievable Picture Quality
- Zero in on the action with its Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 4x optical zoom lens
- Get exceptional-quality prints up to 13 x 17 inches with 5.0 megapixels
- Get rich, vibrant color under a variety of lighting conditions with the exclusive Kodak color science chip
- Consistently capture crisp, precise pictures with high-speed, low-light precision auto-focus
Creative performance controls
- Advanced manual and custom controls, including selectable aperture priority, shutter priority, and full manual mode
- Responsive performance including 0.2 second click-to-capture time
- New continuous shooting and bracketing modes: first and last burst, and automatic exposure bracketing
- Get great shots time after time using its 16 programmed scene and 5 color modes
- Capture up to 80 minutes of motion with continuous VGA (640 x 480) video featuring audio capture and on-camera playback
Effortless operation
- View your pictures with clarity on its large 2.2 inch high-resolution indoor/outdoor display
- Includes high-capacity Kodak EasyShare li-Ion rechargeable battery and fast charger for long-lasting power
- Share your favorite shots anytime, anywhere thanks to the on-camera share button and favorites feature
- Optimize your camera's performance with a full range of optional accessories including wide-angle, close-up, and telephoto lenses
- Auto rotation sensor allows you to see your picture right-side-up whether you shot it horizontally or vertically
- Works with optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 and Kodak EasyShare camera dock series 3
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Customers like the quality, value, shutter speed and performance of the digital camera. They mention that it takes great quality photos and has good lenses that takes sharp pictures. They appreciate the auto white balance and video function. They also are satisfied with color, and ease of use. However, some disagree on scene modes and size.
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Customers like the quality of the digital camera. They say it's an excellent camera that takes great quality photos and has good video quality. They also appreciate the good lenses, LCD screen, and optical viewfinder. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and finish of the camera.
"...The lens is excellent. The 4X zoom is a bit wider than most at the wide end and a bit longer than most on the tele end...." Read more
"...It is a quality product for a great price, good for some amateur photojournalism, but not really for anything professional...." Read more
"...4.good performance un AUTO, better in other functions. 5.Good video quality, adequate in poor lighting. 6...." Read more
"...It has good lenses that takes sharp pictures, it has adequate optical zoom of 4X, it has excellent range for the flash to take group pictures, it..." Read more
Customers find the digital camera easy to use. They say it's simple enough that their 4-year old can operate it, but advanced enough. They also say the camera is easy to handle and many of the settings are easy to change. The instruction manual is extensive, but often does not answer their questions. The other options are easily accessed through a very simple menu system. The camera is great for first time users, and many other settings are easily saved.
"...All the other options are easily accessed through a very simple menu system that seems much easier to use than those on most other digital cameras...." Read more
"I recently got this camera and LOVED it! It was easy to use, the quality of pictures was amazing, and there was practically no delay...." Read more
"...Fully manual mode is a bit confusing at first, but you can save your own manual presets, so once you figure it out, that is also excellent...." Read more
"...Very good sharpness (not excellent), 3.Intuitive and easy-to use. 4.good performance un AUTO, better in other functions...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the camera. They say it's good value for the money.
"...It is a quality product for a great price, good for some amateur photojournalism, but not really for anything professional...." Read more
"PROS: 1. Unbeatable Price, 2. Very good sharpness (not excellent), 3.Intuitive and easy-to use...." Read more
"...It gives you everything you ever want and need and at a very attractive price...." Read more
"...The large view screen is really nice. Overall its a great buy for the money." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the digital camera. They mention that it works well, is easy to use, and gives excellent results. The auto white balance works well and the video function works well.
"...The auto white balace works very well. I doubt that I will ever have to set it manually but you can if you need to...." Read more
"...4.good performance un AUTO, better in other functions. 5.Good video quality, adequate in poor lighting. 6...." Read more
"...The video function works well. I have many videos on youtube thanks to this camera." Read more
"...We dropped ours in Boulder Creek. Let it dry for 3 days and it works perfectly!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color reproduction of the camera. They mention that it produces colors beautifully, with no unpleasant color casts. The grays are neutral and the blacks and whites are pure. The pictures are nice and clear, and it really shines when used for portraits.
"...The flash is quite good. Exposure and color are very accurate. There is no ugly blue cast and it does not overexpose like so many others do...." Read more
"...controls, lots of preset scenic modes, and above all it reproduces colors beautifully - not to mention it is easy to use...." Read more
"...The very large (2.2") and bright screen is great. 5.0 MP produces great images that can be cropped. This is my second Kodak digital camera...." Read more
"...The pictures are nice an clear. I can't imagine needing anything more than 5 MP...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the shutter speed of the digital camera. They mention that there is virtually no shutter lag, good reaction time, and good performance in AUTO mode.
"...There is virtually no shutter lag. You take the picture the moment you press the shutter button. This was crucial for me...." Read more
"...easy to use, the quality of pictures was amazing, and there was practically no delay...." Read more
"...4.good performance un AUTO, better in other functions. 5.Good video quality, adequate in poor lighting. 6...." Read more
"...waiting for the shutter to eventually fire.. This camera does not have any more shutter lag than a film camera and has a nice shutter noise like a..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the scene modes of the camera. Some mention that it has numerous scene modes and a full range of auto exposure. They appreciate the sophisticated options and say that the camera is versatile and adjusts well to many different conditions. However, some customers find the manual mode confusing at first and the complete auto setting is not as good as their 35 mm SLR. They also say the diopter is difficult to manipulate and the instruction booklet could have more details.
"...The camera has a good movie mode but I really don't care about that at all, so it was not a factor in my decision...." Read more
"...the flash to take group pictures, it has manual controls, lots of preset scenic modes, and above all it reproduces colors beautifully - not to..." Read more
"...Fully manual mode is a bit confusing at first, but you can save your own manual presets, so once you figure it out, that is also excellent...." Read more
"...Good quality photos. Preset settings such as "museum" are handy. Good quality LCD...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the digital camera. Some mention that it's small and light enough to fit into a cargo pocket, while others say that the camera bag is not so small, the USB mini-B port is not the industry standard size, and the camera is too large for their hand.
"...It's a little on the bulky side, but I can handle that.Then, after less than 2 months, it stopped working...." Read more
"...It fits comfortably in your hands and all the controls are well placed. The LCD screen on the back is huge and is very bright and clear...." Read more
"...Cons: Size, it's kind of bulky. Uses USB mini instead of the standard size, can be a pain when managing all of your cords on your desktop...." Read more
"...Superior picture quality. The very large (2.2") and bright screen is great. 5.0 MP produces great images that can be cropped...." Read more
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This is my first digital camera and I did a lot of research before I bought one. I read up on dozens of models, tried a few of my friends cameras and handled quite a few in stores before deciding on this one. This is the best camera I could find in this price range. I could not be more pleased with it.
The pictures are very sharp, with no digital noise or artifacts. Colors are perfect. There are no unpleasant color casts and the colors are rich and vibrant without being oversaturated. I ran a number of my test pictures through Photoshop and I found that grays are neutral and blacks and whites are pure.
The camera itself is small and light enough to fit into a cargo pocket or to wear with a small belt pouch. It fits comfortably in your hands and all the controls are well placed. The LCD screen on the back is huge and is very bright and clear. It was one of the camera's strongest selling points.
The lens is excellent. The 4X zoom is a bit wider than most at the wide end and a bit longer than most on the tele end. It has a great range and really shines when used for portraits within the telephoto range. It is much better than the standard 3X zoom found on most cameras of this size and price. It was the deciding factor for me.
The 5 megapixel resolution is outstanding and it really shines when you want to crop or blow up just a portion of a picture.
The camera has numerous scene modes and a full range of auto exposure and manual controls. I suspect that most users, myself included, will just set it on Auto and forget it, but it is nice to know that more sophisticated options are available. All the other options are easily accessed through a very simple menu system that seems much easier to use than those on most other digital cameras. All buttons and controls are well placed and easy to use.
I especially appreciate the fake sound of a shutter clicking when you take a photo. I don't know how many times I've used friends cameras and couldn't figure out if I had taken a picture or not. The sound can be turned off if you don't like it, but I find it very helpful.
There is virtually no shutter lag. You take the picture the moment you press the shutter button. This was crucial for me. Most digital cameras have a slight lag and it can be maddening when it causes you to miss that perfect moment. I have a film camera that suffers from a slight lag and even after 7 years of use, I still find it annoying.
Battery life seems good but I will probably purchase an extra battery and keep a fully charged spare on hand. The external charger is very compact and it is a real advantage to be able to charge the battery outside of the camera.
The 32MB of internal memory is a bit more than most but you'll want to purchase an extra SD card. I bought a 256MB card and it is more than enough for me. Interestingly, Kodak notes in the documentation that the camera works best with regular SD cards, not the ultra fast ones, so save your money and buy just a standard card. The camera writes to the card almost instantaneously, so you will never lose a shot waiting for the camera.
The flash is quite good. Exposure and color are very accurate. There is no ugly blue cast and it does not overexpose like so many others do. Like most other small cameras with the flash near the lens, red eye can be a problem. It is no worse than any other camera and is easly corrected with almost any software.
The auto white balace works very well. I doubt that I will ever have to set it manually but you can if you need to.
The burst modes and auto bracketing are nice features but I probably won't need them all that much. Still, it is nice to have them when you need them.
The Easyshare software that comes with the camera is very good but not outstanding. It will do everything you need with ease but Mac users will probably prefer iPhoto or the $100 Photoshop Elements. Since I use the full version of Photoshop everyday, the software was not an issue for me.
The camera has a good movie mode but I really don't care about that at all, so it was not a factor in my decision. I have a Mini DV movie camera for when I want movies.
I strongly urge you to handle any camera you are considering. Go to a store and actually pick it up and use it. I have used Canon cameras for over 30 years and was all set to buy a Canon digital camera in this price range. It was an excellent camera but when I held it and used it, I realized it was not for me. I almost bought it sight unseen just because I have always gotten such good use out of my Canons. I would have been disappointed with it. I made sure to try out this Kodak Z730 before I ordered it. It suits me perfectly, but you may find something that bothers you. Try it before you buy it!
There are a few minor quibbles. For $300 it should come with a case. I did not like having to run out and spend another $10 just so I could take the camera with me. I've noticed that almost no other cameras in this price range come with a case, so I guess Kodak is not alone in this cost cutting.
I would have also appreciated an AC adapter to run it without batteries when it is attached to the computer, but I guess Kodak wants to sell those docks. Again, almost no other camera companies include this accessory anymore, so this should not be a deal breaker.
I'm one of the few people who still prefer to hold the camera up to my eye and use the optical viewfinder instead of the LCD. This camera has a good optical viewfinder and you can even set the diopter adjustment. I wish the optical viewfinder was a bit larger and had a bit more information in it but that would probably make this camera more costly. Since most people use the LCD screen to compose their photos, this is probably not an issue for most buyers.
In conclusion, this is a great camera for quick snapshots of friends and family. Use it for vacations, parties, candid photos and just about everything else. It is easy to use and gives excellent results. You can just set it and forget it or you can use its more advanced features to do more sophsticated photography. In the end, it is all about the pictures and with this camera, the pictures are beautiful. You will not find a better camera in this price range.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2005
This is my first digital camera and I did a lot of research before I bought one. I read up on dozens of models, tried a few of my friends cameras and handled quite a few in stores before deciding on this one. This is the best camera I could find in this price range. I could not be more pleased with it.
The pictures are very sharp, with no digital noise or artifacts. Colors are perfect. There are no unpleasant color casts and the colors are rich and vibrant without being oversaturated. I ran a number of my test pictures through Photoshop and I found that grays are neutral and blacks and whites are pure.
The camera itself is small and light enough to fit into a cargo pocket or to wear with a small belt pouch. It fits comfortably in your hands and all the controls are well placed. The LCD screen on the back is huge and is very bright and clear. It was one of the camera's strongest selling points.
The lens is excellent. The 4X zoom is a bit wider than most at the wide end and a bit longer than most on the tele end. It has a great range and really shines when used for portraits within the telephoto range. It is much better than the standard 3X zoom found on most cameras of this size and price. It was the deciding factor for me.
The 5 megapixel resolution is outstanding and it really shines when you want to crop or blow up just a portion of a picture.
The camera has numerous scene modes and a full range of auto exposure and manual controls. I suspect that most users, myself included, will just set it on Auto and forget it, but it is nice to know that more sophisticated options are available. All the other options are easily accessed through a very simple menu system that seems much easier to use than those on most other digital cameras. All buttons and controls are well placed and easy to use.
I especially appreciate the fake sound of a shutter clicking when you take a photo. I don't know how many times I've used friends cameras and couldn't figure out if I had taken a picture or not. The sound can be turned off if you don't like it, but I find it very helpful.
There is virtually no shutter lag. You take the picture the moment you press the shutter button. This was crucial for me. Most digital cameras have a slight lag and it can be maddening when it causes you to miss that perfect moment. I have a film camera that suffers from a slight lag and even after 7 years of use, I still find it annoying.
Battery life seems good but I will probably purchase an extra battery and keep a fully charged spare on hand. The external charger is very compact and it is a real advantage to be able to charge the battery outside of the camera.
The 32MB of internal memory is a bit more than most but you'll want to purchase an extra SD card. I bought a 256MB card and it is more than enough for me. Interestingly, Kodak notes in the documentation that the camera works best with regular SD cards, not the ultra fast ones, so save your money and buy just a standard card. The camera writes to the card almost instantaneously, so you will never lose a shot waiting for the camera.
The flash is quite good. Exposure and color are very accurate. There is no ugly blue cast and it does not overexpose like so many others do. Like most other small cameras with the flash near the lens, red eye can be a problem. It is no worse than any other camera and is easly corrected with almost any software.
The auto white balace works very well. I doubt that I will ever have to set it manually but you can if you need to.
The burst modes and auto bracketing are nice features but I probably won't need them all that much. Still, it is nice to have them when you need them.
The Easyshare software that comes with the camera is very good but not outstanding. It will do everything you need with ease but Mac users will probably prefer iPhoto or the $100 Photoshop Elements. Since I use the full version of Photoshop everyday, the software was not an issue for me.
The camera has a good movie mode but I really don't care about that at all, so it was not a factor in my decision. I have a Mini DV movie camera for when I want movies.
I strongly urge you to handle any camera you are considering. Go to a store and actually pick it up and use it. I have used Canon cameras for over 30 years and was all set to buy a Canon digital camera in this price range. It was an excellent camera but when I held it and used it, I realized it was not for me. I almost bought it sight unseen just because I have always gotten such good use out of my Canons. I would have been disappointed with it. I made sure to try out this Kodak Z730 before I ordered it. It suits me perfectly, but you may find something that bothers you. Try it before you buy it!
There are a few minor quibbles. For $300 it should come with a case. I did not like having to run out and spend another $10 just so I could take the camera with me. I've noticed that almost no other cameras in this price range come with a case, so I guess Kodak is not alone in this cost cutting.
I would have also appreciated an AC adapter to run it without batteries when it is attached to the computer, but I guess Kodak wants to sell those docks. Again, almost no other camera companies include this accessory anymore, so this should not be a deal breaker.
I'm one of the few people who still prefer to hold the camera up to my eye and use the optical viewfinder instead of the LCD. This camera has a good optical viewfinder and you can even set the diopter adjustment. I wish the optical viewfinder was a bit larger and had a bit more information in it but that would probably make this camera more costly. Since most people use the LCD screen to compose their photos, this is probably not an issue for most buyers.
In conclusion, this is a great camera for quick snapshots of friends and family. Use it for vacations, parties, candid photos and just about everything else. It is easy to use and gives excellent results. You can just set it and forget it or you can use its more advanced features to do more sophsticated photography. In the end, it is all about the pictures and with this camera, the pictures are beautiful. You will not find a better camera in this price range.
Then, after less than 2 months, it stopped working. The zoom went crazy, the pictures were all fuzzy. I returned it to United Camera (per Kodak's instructions) and they wanted to charge me $142 to fix it! That's what I paid for the camera in the first place! I could either pay to have it fixed, or pay $35 for inspection plus s/h to have it returned to me. They are, essentially holding my camera hostage unless I pay up.
They say there was damage to the lens that's not covered by the warranty. But I never dropped the camera and it was working fine one minute and not the next. It was brand new! Apparently, it's not such a quality camera and obviously their customer service stinks.
It's too bad because I loved the camera. Not sure I'll ever give Kodak another dime.
Battery life is excellent (if you're not an idiot and remember to charge it first!). Fully manual mode is a bit confusing at first, but you can save your own manual presets, so once you figure it out, that is also excellent.
It is a quality product for a great price, good for some amateur photojournalism, but not really for anything professional.
A tip: they suggest you buy the Kodak SD cards to go with this. Don't bother. They are double the price of other SD cards and don't make that much of a difference.
CONS: 1. Mediocre software, 2.Poor macro/close-up fuction (closest focusing = 9cm. aprox.), 3.Diopter diffcult to manipulate, 4.Strange and very light violet cast/hue on certain pix (still don't know why). 5. Need two batteries so as to not lose info on camera. 6.Some focusing difficulties. 7. No spot-metering in manual mode(doesn't say this in the manual).
Bottom line: for a camera its price and its class, it's very hard to beat. Built for the very advanced "familiy/vacation shooter", not quite flexible enough for the avid amateur. Has some quirks I can live with.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2006
CONS: 1. Mediocre software, 2.Poor macro/close-up fuction (closest focusing = 9cm. aprox.), 3.Diopter diffcult to manipulate, 4.Strange and very light violet cast/hue on certain pix (still don't know why). 5. Need two batteries so as to not lose info on camera. 6.Some focusing difficulties. 7. No spot-metering in manual mode(doesn't say this in the manual).
Bottom line: for a camera its price and its class, it's very hard to beat. Built for the very advanced "familiy/vacation shooter", not quite flexible enough for the avid amateur. Has some quirks I can live with.