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(More customer reviews)I've been very happy with Kodak digitals ever since I got my 3mp EasyShare about three years ago. That camera was a workhorse that never failed. But when I dropped it into a river this fall, I knew it was time for an upgrade.
I was a bit wary of this new model, since it's predecessor (the 6.1mp model) was known to have some issues. But so far, this camera has been completely problem-free.
Not only that, but it TOTALLY BLOWS AWAY my old 3mp---and I was VERY happy with that camera! Incredibly, this camera has TWICE the power and TWICE the features at HALF the price. Now, some might say that's just due to perpetually advancing technology in general; but even when that factor is considered, I think Kodak is still significantly ahead of the curve when it comes to "bang-for-the-buck" functionality. I've met "professional photographer" type snobs who laugh at these Kodak digitals because they look "cheep" and "simple" compared to their $2000 SLRs. But the picture quality is what matters, and these little things come pretty darn close to matching the quality of cameras FOUR TIMES the price in 90% of your common applications.
I won't go into a feature-by-feature breakdown, but I'll mention my favorite three noticeable improvements over earlier Kodaks in this line: First, the self-closing lens protector is such a welcome improvement. Second, the natural color balance seems to be somewhat improved right out of the camera, reducing my need to tweek my pictures with PhotoShop (I'm a perfectionist about that). Third, these new intelligent shooting modes REALLY WORK! One of the most troublesome shots with a digital is a BACKLIT lighting situation; but this camera's "backlight" mode compensates incredibly well (saving me a heck-of-a-lotta PhotoShopping as well!)
If you're looking for a relatively inexpensive camera that's durable and easy to use---and takes great pictures---this is your choice. But... don't drop it in the water!
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The simple to use Kodak EasyShare C743 zoom digital camera provides remarkable features at a reasonable price. You'll bring details to life with 7.1 Megapixel and the C743 has a 3x optical zoom lens, huge 2.5 inch color display. Capture life in motion with continuous VGA video 640x480 at 30 fps, featuring audio capture and playback. Create your perfect picture without a computer, using on-camera cropping. Know your pictures are in focus with the blurry picture alert feature. Restore an unintentionally deleted picture with the undo-delete function. Automatically reduce red-eye during picture capture with digital red-eye reduction. The C743 is part of the Kodak EasyShare system, so printing and sharing your pictures is amazingly simple.Shutter speed -4-1/1400 seconds, long exposure 4 seconds max 2.5 inch LCD indoor/outdoor color display Optical Real Image Viewfinder Self timer -2 and 10 seconds, 2 shot and burst Scene modes -auto, portrait, sport, landscape, night portrait, snow, beach, fireworks, self portrait, close up, backlight, children, party Still format -JPEG/EXIF v 2.21 QuickTime MOV MPEG-4 format with audio recording during capture NTSC or PAL I/O interface Tripod mount 1/4 inch standard System requirements -Windows XP, 2000 SP4 or later, 600 MHz processor or greater; Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Macintosh OS X 10.3 or higher; Safari 1.1 or higher, 128 MB RAM, 200 MB hard drive disk space available, CD-ROM drive, available USB port, color monitor, 800 x 600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum Unit Dimensions -Width 3.6 x Height 2.3 x Depth 1.3 inch, 92.2 x 65.7 x 32.4 mm Weight without batteries -145 grams (5.1 ounces)
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