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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Front (7.5)
The front of the Kodak EasyShare CX7330 features a flat rectilinear design, with a raised grip placed upon the right side of the body. When turned off, the lens barrel becomes recessed. The lens itself is a 10x optical zoom. Above and slightly to the right of the lens is the viewfinder. To the right of the viewfinder and centrally positioned is the Kodak EasyShare CX7330’s automatic flash. Beneath the flash, the user will discover a series of small recessed “dots” which are from top to bottom: the Self Timer/Video Light, the Light Sensor, and the Microphone.

Back (7.5)
The most noticeable feature on the back of the Kodak EasyShare CX7330 would be the 1.6-inch (312 x 230 pixel) color LCD monitor. Above and to the left side of the LCD is the optical viewfinder and the ready light LED. Along the left side, running vertically from top to bottom, the Kodak EasyShare CX7330 features a distinctly and clearly marked delete button, the 4-way controller (with a central OK button embedded), and the share button. To the right of the viewfinder, along the top of the back, is the self-timer/burst button, the flash/status button, and the zoom (wide angle/telephoto) control. In the right bottom corner of the back, the user of the Kodak EasyShare CX7330 will find the menu and review buttons.

Left Side (7.5)
The only feature on the left side of the Kodak EasyShare CX7330 is the camera’s DC in port.

Right Side (7.5)
The right side of the Kodak EasyShare CX7330 has a port cover which flips open, exposing an A/V output for television viewing. Beneath the A/V port is the optional SD/MMC memory card slot which lies just above a USB port. There is also a strap bracket at the top of the right side to attach a shoulder strap.

 

Top (7.5)
The top of the Kodak EasyShare CX7330 has only two features: the Power/Mode Dial, which sits behind the shutter button. These essential controls are given enough space so the user can take a picture without looking up from the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

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