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Is the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 any good?
I'm looking to get a Digital point and shoot to replace our aging 35mm film
camera and have been looking at the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 which is available for around 240 dollars. Has anyone had any experiences with this camera? I did a bit of googling and not much came up for it. According to what I've read it was introduced in Febuary 2004 so maybe that is the reason for the lack of post pro or con about it. It seems to have the right mix of auto and manual features I would use, mostly on auto mode but occasionally I'd use the manual mode, mostly to use a higher shutter speed since the auto looks like it tops out at 160 or so. From what I have read a 4MP should be sufficient for my needs since I've never had any of the film pictures I've taken blown up and the camera should produce 4 x 5 prints that I couldn't tell from film. I wanted an optical zoom because I've seen how bad the digital versions work. I also wanted an auto lense cover because I always hated fooling with a lense cap, I originally wanted a Canon S45 because of the sliding lense cover/power switch but I can't justify the additional 100 dollars just for that. I also like the fact that I can use AA bateries or a rechargable pack in the camera, that way when, I don't mean if, I wind up with a dead battery at the wrong time I can at least pop in a couple of AAs and keep on going. Circuit City has them on sale with a "Starter Kit" which comes with a small tripod, photo paper and I think a spare battery for 237 plus change. I was thinking of getting this camera and trying it out for a few days and If I like it then getting the docking station which comes with the battery pack and a memory card, either 128 or 256 meg. I figure this setup should cover my needs and not break my budget. Sorry to be long winded but I'm trying to give you an idea of my needs and what info I'm dealing with on these cameras. Any comments? Bill |
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Is the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 any good?
look for the canon A80, it's on Costco with $300 with the Addon kit
(including the rechargable batteries, charger, and canon case). Bluedoze Bill wrote: I'm looking to get a Digital point and shoot to replace our aging 35mm film camera and have been looking at the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 which is available for around 240 dollars. Has anyone had any experiences with this camera? I did a bit of googling and not much came up for it. According to what I've read it was introduced in Febuary 2004 so maybe that is the reason for the lack of post pro or con about it. It seems to have the right mix of auto and manual features I would use, mostly on auto mode but occasionally I'd use the manual mode, mostly to use a higher shutter speed since the auto looks like it tops out at 160 or so. From what I have read a 4MP should be sufficient for my needs since I've never had any of the film pictures I've taken blown up and the camera should produce 4 x 5 prints that I couldn't tell from film. I wanted an optical zoom because I've seen how bad the digital versions work. I also wanted an auto lense cover because I always hated fooling with a lense cap, I originally wanted a Canon S45 because of the sliding lense cover/power switch but I can't justify the additional 100 dollars just for that. I also like the fact that I can use AA bateries or a rechargable pack in the camera, that way when, I don't mean if, I wind up with a dead battery at the wrong time I can at least pop in a couple of AAs and keep on going. Circuit City has them on sale with a "Starter Kit" which comes with a small tripod, photo paper and I think a spare battery for 237 plus change. I was thinking of getting this camera and trying it out for a few days and If I like it then getting the docking station which comes with the battery pack and a memory card, either 128 or 256 meg. I figure this setup should cover my needs and not break my budget. Sorry to be long winded but I'm trying to give you an idea of my needs and what info I'm dealing with on these cameras. Any comments? Bill |
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Is the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 any good?
"Bill" wrote in message ... I'm looking to get a Digital point and shoot to replace our aging 35mm film camera and have been looking at the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 which is available for around 240 dollars. Has anyone had any experiences with this camera? I did a bit of googling and not much came up for it. According to what I've read it was introduced in Febuary 2004 so maybe that is the reason for the lack of post pro or con about it. It seems to have the right mix of auto and manual features I would use, mostly on auto mode but occasionally I'd use the manual mode, mostly to use a higher shutter speed since the auto looks like it tops out at 160 or so. From what I have read a 4MP should be sufficient for my needs since I've never had any of the film pictures I've taken blown up and the camera should produce 4 x 5 prints that I couldn't tell from film. I wanted an optical zoom because I've seen how bad the digital versions work. I also wanted an auto lense cover because I always hated fooling with a lense cap, I originally wanted a Canon S45 because of the sliding lense cover/power switch but I can't justify the additional 100 dollars just for that. I also like the fact that I can use AA bateries or a rechargable pack in the camera, that way when, I don't mean if, I wind up with a dead battery at the wrong time I can at least pop in a couple of AAs and keep on going. Circuit City has them on sale with a "Starter Kit" which comes with a small tripod, photo paper and I think a spare battery for 237 plus change. I was thinking of getting this camera and trying it out for a few days and If I like it then getting the docking station which comes with the battery pack and a memory card, either 128 or 256 meg. I figure this setup should cover my needs and not break my budget. Sorry to be long winded but I'm trying to give you an idea of my needs and what info I'm dealing with on these cameras. Any comments? Bill Try here for a review http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/cx7430.html Ken Miller |
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Is the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 any good?
I saw that review but wondered if anyone had some real world experience with
this camera. Could be a moot point though, I just found a Kodak DX-4530 5Meg camera for 299.00. It's also reviewed on Steve's site and looks good. Doesn't have a built in lens cover like I like but for that price I'm going to look at it real close. "Kenneth Miller" wrote in message ... snip Try here for a review http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/cx7430.html Ken Miller |
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Is the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 any good?
Whupps, I meant to put down 267.72 + tax. I've got camera's on the brain
right now and confused myself....again. Bill "Bill" wrote in message ... I saw that review but wondered if anyone had some real world experience with this camera. Could be a moot point though, I just found a Kodak DX-4530 5Meg camera for 299.00. It's also reviewed on Steve's site and looks good. Doesn't have a built in lens cover like I like but for that price I'm going to look at it real close. "Kenneth Miller" wrote in message ... snip Try here for a review http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/cx7430.html Ken Miller |
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Is the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 any good?
I have the DX6440 (4MP) and the DX7630 (6.1MP). Overall, the DX6440 is a
fantastic camera. Has enough overrides to accomodate most situations. Has the integrated lens cover (the lens cap on the DX7630 drives me nuts). The DX6440 is lightweight, uses AA batteries, and is a fun camera to use. It has taken some really great photos for me. I tried the DX4530, and was lukewarm on it. I also had a Canon A80 which I got rid of. Really bad indoors, small controls that were hard to read because of their size, and a very small LCD. I really like the DX6440, and the DX6490. I am an oldtime SLR user, but retired it for my Kodak point and shoots. "Bill" wrote in message ... I'm looking to get a Digital point and shoot to replace our aging 35mm film camera and have been looking at the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 which is available for around 240 dollars. Has anyone had any experiences with this camera? I did a bit of googling and not much came up for it. According to what I've read it was introduced in Febuary 2004 so maybe that is the reason for the lack of post pro or con about it. It seems to have the right mix of auto and manual features I would use, mostly on auto mode but occasionally I'd use the manual mode, mostly to use a higher shutter speed since the auto looks like it tops out at 160 or so. From what I have read a 4MP should be sufficient for my needs since I've never had any of the film pictures I've taken blown up and the camera should produce 4 x 5 prints that I couldn't tell from film. I wanted an optical zoom because I've seen how bad the digital versions work. I also wanted an auto lense cover because I always hated fooling with a lense cap, I originally wanted a Canon S45 because of the sliding lense cover/power switch but I can't justify the additional 100 dollars just for that. I also like the fact that I can use AA bateries or a rechargable pack in the camera, that way when, I don't mean if, I wind up with a dead battery at the wrong time I can at least pop in a couple of AAs and keep on going. Circuit City has them on sale with a "Starter Kit" which comes with a small tripod, photo paper and I think a spare battery for 237 plus change. I was thinking of getting this camera and trying it out for a few days and If I like it then getting the docking station which comes with the battery pack and a memory card, either 128 or 256 meg. I figure this setup should cover my needs and not break my budget. Sorry to be long winded but I'm trying to give you an idea of my needs and what info I'm dealing with on these cameras. Any comments? Bill |
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Is the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 any good?
Bill wrote:
I'm looking to get a Digital point and shoot to replace our aging 35mm film camera and have been looking at the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 which is available for around 240 dollars. Has anyone had any experiences with this camera? I did a bit of googling and not much came up for it. According to what I've read it was introduced in Febuary 2004 so maybe that is the reason for the lack of post pro or con about it. It seems to have the right mix of auto and manual features I would use, mostly on auto mode but occasionally I'd use the manual mode, mostly to use a higher shutter speed since the auto looks like it tops out at 160 or so. From what I have read a 4MP should be sufficient for my needs since I've never had any of the film pictures I've taken blown up and the camera should produce 4 x 5 prints that I couldn't tell from film. I wanted an optical zoom because I've seen how bad the digital versions work. I also wanted an auto lense cover because I always hated fooling with a lense cap, I originally wanted a Canon S45 because of the sliding lense cover/power switch but I can't justify the additional 100 dollars just for that. I also like the fact that I can use AA bateries or a rechargable pack in the camera, that way when, I don't mean if, I wind up with a dead battery at the wrong time I can at least pop in a couple of AAs and keep on going. Circuit City has them on sale with a "Starter Kit" which comes with a small tripod, photo paper and I think a spare battery for 237 plus change. I was thinking of getting this camera and trying it out for a few days and If I like it then getting the docking station which comes with the battery pack and a memory card, either 128 or 256 meg. I figure this setup should cover my needs and not break my budget. Sorry to be long winded but I'm trying to give you an idea of my needs and what info I'm dealing with on these cameras. Any comments? Bill You might also want to look at the DX7440 and the DX7630, as well as the older DX6440. All should suit your needs well. |
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Is the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 any good?
Bill wrote:
I saw that review but wondered if anyone had some real world experience with this camera. Could be a moot point though, I just found a Kodak DX-4530 5Meg camera for 299.00. It's also reviewed on Steve's site and looks good. Doesn't have a built in lens cover like I like but for that price I'm going to look at it real close. "Kenneth Miller" wrote in message ... snip Try here for a review http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/cx7430.html Ken Miller I would check instead the DX6440 with a 4X optical zoom, and almost all the other features of the 4530, and comes bundles with the dock for about that price. BTW, you can do MUCH better then $299 for the 4530. |
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Is the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 any good?
Bill wrote:
Whupps, I meant to put down 267.72 + tax. I've got camera's on the brain right now and confused myself....again. Bill "Bill" wrote in message ... I saw that review but wondered if anyone had some real world experience with this camera. Could be a moot point though, I just found a Kodak DX-4530 5Meg camera for 299.00. It's also reviewed on Steve's site and looks good. Doesn't have a built in lens cover like I like but for that price I'm going to look at it real close. "Kenneth Miller" wrote in message ... snip Try here for a review http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/cx7430.html Ken Miller If you want to see some pictures taken with the DX6440, check out webshots for user rphunter42. Select the homepage and scroll down to the Alaskan Cruise pictures. 450 shots all taken with the 6440, and most posted without any postprocessing. |
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Is the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 any good?
"Bill" wrote in message
... I'm looking to get a Digital point and shoot to replace our aging 35mm film camera and have been looking at the Kodak 4 MP EasyShare CX7430 which is available for around 240 dollars. Has anyone had any experiences with this camera? I did a bit of googling and not much came up for it. According to what I've read it was introduced in Febuary 2004 so maybe that is the reason for the lack of post pro or con about it. It seems to have the right mix of auto and manual features I would use, mostly on auto mode but occasionally I'd use the manual mode, mostly to use a higher shutter speed since the auto looks like it tops out at 160 or so. From what I have read a 4MP should be sufficient for my needs since I've never had any of the film pictures I've taken blown up and the camera should produce 4 x 5 prints that I couldn't tell from film. I wanted an optical zoom because I've seen how bad the digital versions work. I also wanted an auto lense cover because I always hated fooling with a lense cap, I originally wanted a Canon S45 because of the sliding lense cover/power switch but I can't justify the additional 100 dollars just for that. I also like the fact that I can use AA bateries or a rechargable pack in the camera, that way when, I don't mean if, I wind up with a dead battery at the wrong time I can at least pop in a couple of AAs and keep on going. Circuit City has them on sale with a "Starter Kit" which comes with a small tripod, photo paper and I think a spare battery for 237 plus change. I was thinking of getting this camera and trying it out for a few days and If I like it then getting the docking station which comes with the battery pack and a memory card, either 128 or 256 meg. I figure this setup should cover my needs and not break my budget. Sorry to be long winded but I'm trying to give you an idea of my needs and what info I'm dealing with on these cameras. Any comments? Bill Bill- I have the CX7430, and think it's great. I also normally use the Auto-everything mode, and only occasionally use the other modes. It takes well-detailed pictures--better than the DX6xxx series in my opinion. Those had too much of the Kodak "oil painting effect": too much noise reduction/processing. The images seem very bright, well-lit, well-saturated and clear--even indoor pics without flash. Seems like a fast lens (is "bright and clear--even indoor without flash" an indicator of a fast lens?) to me. Another nice thing about the CX7430 (over the DX6xxx series): 640x480 movie mode (although only 13 fps). Still, nice to have. The exposures are usually excellent. My only gripe is occasionally it over exposes: it employs the flash a little too often, I think. But this is very easily defeated with the dedicated flash button, if you want. Another handy thing: I like the way you can use exposure compensation even in Auto mode. Seems kind of counter-intuitive, but it works if you usually use Auto mode. Take the photo; if it's a tad light/dark, just bump up/down the exp. compensation. I don't recall my old Canon A40 (or even A70/75) having exp. comp. in Auto-everything mode. The colors are fantastic, the exposure right on, and very sharp focusing. Shot-to-shot time is very good. Very small (not Elph-size, but very small) size. Battery life is very good. I think it's a great mix of features for the price, as long as you're not into setting shutter speed and/or aperture. I also saw a review at www.megapixel.net. You should check it out. Good luck with your decision. F |
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