New Camera

reefnut

reefnut

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I'm looking to get a new camera so I can capture more detail than my current camera does. I'm looking at the Kodak Easyshare Z740. It's a 5 Megapixel with a 35mm equivalent lens.
Does anyone have this camera?? If so does it give you really detailed pics?? or is there another camera around the 300-350 range that would be better??
Thanks,
 
adrock16

adrock16

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reefnut
I just got a cannon power shot SI IS. It was around 300.00 range and it takes awsome pictures. Lots of different options fast shutter speed. Cannon also has an upgraded model that lets you take pictures while you are filming a movie.
 
adrock16

adrock16

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Id rather go to the snow than it come to me. Also it was to small of a town for me. I live about 60 miles from LA. My town is pretty small at 150,000 people compared to LA
 
computrgk

computrgk

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just my input i've got the konica minolta dimage z10 it's rather cheap but it's a 3.2 MP and can take really good close ups and the digital zoom actually works well. I'm happy with it and you should be able to pic one up for less than or around 200 just my 2 cents worth. if not that one try the new kodak can't remeber the name but it doubles as a camcorder with sound. plus i think it's 5 MP and it's around 300 i think. may want to check it out before buying anything sounds like a good deal to me. check out kodak website. www.kodak.com
 
bang guy

bang guy

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Hey Reefnut!
The Z740 is an upgraded version similar to my 7590. It's a great camera for the price IMO and it's made in the US. Actually, it's made just down the road from me so consider my opinion biased.
 
reefnut

reefnut

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Those are great shoots Guy!! The Z740 and the 7590 are very simular... thanks for the info, I'm probably going to go with the Z740!!
Thanks to you also ComputrGk!! I think I want at least a 5 megapixel though.
 
computrgk

computrgk

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yeah i wish i had gone with a 5 MP too but didn't have the cash may upgrade later this year although i just bought mine about a year ago
 
reefnut

reefnut

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Guy, is yours a Z7590 or DX7590?? I ended up going with the DX7590 because it seemed to be a little nicer than the Z740. It may take a while to learn how to use it... have you found a setting that works under actinic lighting?? My 20k MHs are causing the pics to wash out. I tried each of the white balances but haven't found a good setting yet.
 
bang guy

bang guy

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Mine is the DX7590.
For the Actinic I tend to adjust the color with Photoshop. Try adjusting the exposure as well as white balance. I havent run in to the 20,000K problem though since my lights are mostly 10,000K
 
reefnut

reefnut

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I'll try that. I'm sure one of the thousand settings will work lol.
In comparing the Z740 to the DX7590, the DX7590 has a wider range of shutter speeds & Exposure Compensations. It also has adjustments for ISO, Focus System, Exposure Bracketing & Custom Modes. The only thing the Z740 has over the DX7590 is the digital zoom power.
 
reefnut

reefnut

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Originally Posted by fishmamma
Lookin good reefnut.
I couldn't access Bang's link. :mad:
Thanks fishmamma, here's Bang's pic...
 
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