Digital Camera Review

Digital Camera Review

Crafted by Kodak as a simple, accessible digital camera that is “ready to go--right out of the box,” the Kodak EasyShare CX7330 is equipped with a Kodak Retinar 3x optical zoom and a 1/2.7-inch. (3.3 total megapixel) CCD. With a MSRP of US $199.95, the CX7330 is armed with direct print capabilities when used in conjunction with Kodak EasyShare printers and printer docks. The CX7330 provides Kodak EasyShare software for personal computer editing to help simplify the printing process. With 16MB internal memory, the CX7330 can shoot without a memory card when desired, although the user can choose to utilize an additional SD/MMC memory card with up to 256MB of added memory. The Kodak EasyShare CX7330 can capture video at 15 fps for up to 18 minutes with the largest compatible memory card and up to 53 seconds on the camera’s internal memory. The direct print ease of the CX7330 as with other Kodak EasyShare cameras is a strong benefit of this line of digital cameras, providing near instant prints with minimal effort. This simplistic shooting and printing process is headlined by Kodak and seems to be a new area of mastery for the former celluloid masters.
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Connectivity
Software (6.0)
The Kodak EasyShare CX7330 comes with Kodak EasyShare software version 3.3 for Windows or Mac OSX, and Version 1.4.2 for Mac OS 8.6/9.X

Jacks, ports, plugs (6.0)
The Kodak EasyShare CX7330 has a DC in port, SD/MMC memory card option, direct print port on the bottom of the camera, A/V out for direct television viewing, and a USB port. The Kodak EasyShare CX7330 comes equipped with an A/V cable, along with a USB cable for connection to the user’s personal computer.

Direct Print Options (8.0)
It is possible to print without a computer by purchasing a Kodak EasyShare printer. There is a red “Share” button on the back of the camera that leads into printing options and makes the output process effortless and simplistic. For simplified output, the EasyShare series is the way to go and will provide excellent prints with minimal effort.

Memory (5.5)
The Kodak EasyShare CX7330 comes with 16MB of internal memory, which can be used even when a memory card is not installed into the camera. It is capable of holding 13-45 images, based upon image size and resolution. The Kodak EasyShare CX7330 accepts SD/MMC memory cards ranging from 16MB to 256MB, allowing for up to 700 images to be captured to memory. Using the Kodak EasyShare CX7330 as a video camera, the internal memory can accept up to 53 seconds of video footage. If a SD/MMC memory card is used, there is the potential for 18 min. of footage to be recorded if a 256MB SD/MMC card is engaged.

16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256MB SD/MMC cards are available along with the 16MB of internal memory the Kodak EasyShare CX7330 comes equipped with. This accounts for 13-700 images that can be feasibly stored on the SD/MMC cards, available for the Kodak EasyShare CX7330.

 

Other Features (7.5)
Printer Dock
The EasyShare CX7330, like the rest of the EasyShare series, is designed to be compatible with Kodak printer docks. These docks produce clean, clear imagery in rapid time. The quality is not only superior to most home printers but will ultimately save vast amounts of time and money that would go to additional print cartridges. Ultimately, the EasyShare functions with the compatible printer dock in tandem; the camera is functional on its own but its superiority comes from the shooting and printing ease that results from the combo.

Self-timer
The self-timer button also doubles as the burst button on the Kodak EasyShare CX7330. It is located to the right of the viewfinder on the back of the camera body. Once pressed, the icon for the self-timer will appear in the status bar. Hold the shutter to adjust for focus and exposure, and when the scene is established press the shutter button the rest of the way. At this point the user has 10 seconds prior to the photo being taken, wherein the self-timer light will blink slowly for eight seconds, and quickly for the final two. To cancel the self-timer if wrongly engaged, the user merely needs to re-press the self-timer button completely to disengage. To turn off the self-timer, press the self-timer twice.

 

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