Kodak EasyShare c743

The Kodak EasyShare C743 is Kodak's bargain basement digital camera, and if this is what the bargain basement is offering these days, take me to the bottom floor immediately! Selling for just under $160 -- though we've seen it for as low as $135 online -- the Kodak C743 has a 7.1 megapixel CCD imager, a Kodak-branded 3x optical zoom lens with a 37-111mm equivalent focal range, and a 2.4-inch LCD along with a real-image optical viewfinder.

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FEATURES

Exceptional quality prints with 7.1 MP

	7.1 MP means you can make stunning prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 76 cm)
	Capture bright, beautiful color with KODAK Color Science
	However you choose to print, Kodak provides quality that's truly exceptional and pictures that will last

3X optical zoom lens

	The KODAK AF 3X Optical Aspheric zoom lens captures crisp details
	3X optical zoom (35 mm equivalent: 37–111 mm) gets you closer to your subjects without losing image quality
	5X digital zoom enlarges your pictures even more

So many features, yet so simple to use
We made sure it had the one feature you've come to expect—simplicity. Because if your camera is simple to use, you'll love to take pictures.

Scene and color modes

	Get great shots time after time with 13 programmed scene modes, including auto, portrait, sport, landscape, night portrait, self portrait, close up, snow, beach, fireworks, backlight, children, and party
	Have fun with 3 different color modes: color, sepia, and black and white

Shoot video with ease

Capture life in motion with continuous VGA video (640 × 480 at 30 fps), featuring audio capture and playback

Point and shoot simplicity The C743 has simple to use, simple to access features. So getting your best shot is as easy as point and shoot.

	View your pictures on the 2.4 in. (6.1 cm) indoor/outdoor color display
	On-camera picture enhancing features: digital red-eye reduction, cropping, blurry picture alert, and undo-delete
	Get the right light time after time with selectable modes for the built-in flash: auto, fill, off, digital red-eye reduction
	Review modes let you magnify up to 8X, scroll fast through pictures, or view multi-up or slide show
	Protect pictures from accidental erasure
	Get in the picture, too, with 3 self-timer options: 2-second, 10-second, and 2-shot
	Take multiple pictures in quick succession with the Burst mode—ideal for capturing fast action sequences

Internal memory plus

	Don't miss a shot if your memory card becomes full—switch to in-camera memory quickly, thanks to the internal memory plus feature
	32 MB internal memory* and SD/MMC card expansion slot lets you start shooting right out of the box

The simple way to share
The C743 is part of the KODAK EASYSHARE System, so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press Share.

On-camera Share button

	Sharing starts right on the back of the camera
	Have a picture you want to share? Tag it using the exclusive on-camera Share button and it will be ready to print or e-mail later
	Use the Favorites feature to keep your special pictures close

KODAK EASYSHARE Software (included) The simple way to organize, print, and share. Revolutionary Pictures First design for an enjoyable viewing experience.

	Photo greeting card templates make 4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm) announcements, invitations, and holiday cards, right at home
	Automatically print better, brighter pictures with KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology and our award-winning KODAK Printers and Printer Docks
	Rename files, reorganize directories, and make other changes—the software keeps track
	Creative Projects tab for personalized photo greeting cards, books, and gifts

KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock Series 3 (optional accessory)

	Transfers your pictures and charges your battery at the touch of a button
	Instantly uploads pictures to your computer for viewing, printing, and e-mailing
	Charges your KODAK Camera Battery in less than 3.5 hours**

Simple ways to print your pictures at home
Real KODAK Pictures are just a touch away with our convenient home printing options.

KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Docks (optional accessory)

	High quality, real KODAK Pictures in seconds with the touch of a button
	Worry-free prints—get waterproof, stain resistant, wipeable prints that last a lifetime*** with KODAK XTRALIFE™ Lamination
	Compact and portable so you can take the fun with you for anytime, anywhere picture printing and sharing
	Recharges your KODAK Camera Battery in 3.5 hours or less****

KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500 (optional accessory)

	Print real KODAK Pictures from digital media cards and USB devices, including PictBridge-enabled digital cameras
	View and edit on the large 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) display
	Works with or without a computer
	Features KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology for better, brighter prints
	Features red-eye reduction
	Wireless capability (Wi-Fi ready*****, BLUETOOTH® Wireless Technology enabled)

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PICTURES

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Specifications

Standard features

Sensor type

1/2.5 in. CCD

CCD total pixels

7.4 MP (3152 × 2342)

Effective pixels

7.1 MP (3072 × 2304)

Lens

3X optical, 37–111 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/2.7–4.8

Aperture

f/2.7 and f/4.8 at wide; f/4.9 and f/8.5 at tele

Zoom

5X continuous digital zoom with LCD preview, 0.2X increments starting at 3X optical zoom

Lens protection

built-in lens barrier

Shutter speed

4–1/1400 sec., long exposure 4 sec. max

LCD

2.4 in. (6.1 cm) indoor/outdoor color display

Viewfinder

optical real image

Storage

32 MB internal memory* available, SD/MMC card expansion slot

Auto focus

Type

continuous

Focus range

normal: 2 ft (0.6 m)–infinity
macro, wide: .43–2.3 ft (0.13–0.7 m)
macro, tele: 8.7 in.–2.3 ft (0.22–0.7 m)
landscape: 32.8 ft (10 m)–infinity

Exposure control

ISO sensitivity

auto, portrait, close up, landscape: ISO 80-160
sports mode: ISO 80-200
night, longtime: ISO 80
manual: ISO 80, 100, 200, 400
selectable: ISO 800 at the minimum picture size setting

Metering modes

TTL-AE, center weighted AE

Compensation

±2.0 EV with ½ EV steps

Bracketing

±2.0 EV with ½ EV step increments

White balance

auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent

Flash

Range

2.0–11.8 ft (0.6–3.6 m) at wide, ISO 140
2.0–6.9 ft (0.6–2.0 m) at tele

Modes

auto, fill, off, digital red eye reduction

Shooting specifications

Scene modes

auto, portrait, sport, landscape, night portrait, snow, beach, fireworks, self-portrait, close up, backlight, children, party

Drive modes

self-timer, 2 and 10 seconds, 2 shot, and burst

Click to capture

< 0.7 sec. (preview off)

Shot to shot

< 1.8 sec. interval until buffer full (4 images), < 5.0 sec. interval with full buffer

Still capture

Still format

JPEG/EXIF v2.21

Picture size

7.1 MP—best (3072 × 2304), prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 76 cm)
6.1 MP—best 3:2 (3072 × 2048), optimized ratio for 4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm) prints
4.0 MP—better (2304 × 1728), prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 76 cm)
1.9 MP—good (1600 × 1200), prints up to 8 × 10 in. (20 × 25 cm)
0.8 MP—e-mail (1024 × 768), small prints

Color modes

color, sepia, black and white

Review options

delete, magnify, slide show, protect, Share, print label, multi-up, album, image storage, copy, picture info, zoom, Favorites

Video capture

Format

QUICKTIME MOV (MPEG-4) with audio recording during capture

Quality

VGA (640 × 480) at 30 fps, QVGA (320 × 240) at 30 fps

Length

continuous based on memory capacity

Customization

Custom settings

live view, camera sounds, sound volume, auto power off, date and time, video out, orientation sensor, red eye preflash, date stamp, video display date, blur warning, language, format

Dedicated buttons

menu, review, Share, dedicated delete, 5-way switch for navigation, shutter, mode dial (off, auto, landscape, close up, scene, movie, Favorites), flash settings, burst/timer, LCD information button

Favorites

Favorites

print, print all, e-mail, Favorites, cancel prints

Physical specifications

I/O interface

NTSC or PAL, selectable via dock connector, exclusive KODAK Camera Dock/Printer Dock interface, digital (USB 2.0) connector

Power

optional KODAK EASYSHARE Docks with 1 KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KAA2HR; 2 KODAK Oxy-Alkaline Digital Camera Batteries AA; KODAK Alkaline Batteries AA; 2 KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Digital Camera Batteries AA; 1 KODAK Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3; 2 lithium batteries AA; 3 volt DC input AC adapter

Tripod mount

¼ in. standard

Dimensions

W × H × D: 3.6 × 2.3 × 1.3 in. (92.2 × 65.7 × 32.4 mm)

Weight

5.1 oz (145 g) without batteries and memory card

Compatibility

Dock compatibility

See the Dock Compatibility Chart

Direct printing

KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500, IMAGELINK print system compatible, PictBridge-enabled

Software

works with KODAK EASYSHARE Software

Warranty

Warranty

one year