| Likes |
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-easy to use
-10x optical zoom lens
-comfortable hand grip
-excellent color reproduction
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| Dislikes |
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-no image stabilization
-no manual white balance
-choppy movie mode
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Conclusion
The Kodak EasyShare Z740 is the first flagship model of the new Z-line. At $379.95, the camera brings a 5-megapixel camera with 10x optical zoom to the point-and-shoot market. The camera is very easy to use; beginners will appreciate the intuitive nature of the button placement and menu setup. Point-and-shoot photographers will also appreciate the automatic and scene modes; once they outgrow those, they can utilize the manual controls available. The lack of image stabilization and slow frame rate in movie mode are easier to overlook when the price is considered. When the camera is bundled with the ImageLink and PictBridge compatible Kodak Printer Dock Series 3, it sells for a still-modest $499.99.
