i’ve bought that camera but i’m going to get it this monday. i know it doesn’t have any optical zoom but i don’t think i’m going to need it anyways.
however, the price that i’m getting is really really good.
only $180 canadian.
so what do u guyz think??n e first hand experience using the camera, anyone???
For a 3.2MP camera to have no optical zoom should be a criminal offence. Then again, for a 100-150 buck digicam, it packs quite a punch.
Good luck and post some pics once you get hold of it.
is that price including shipping+taxes etc?
Faisal it really depends how one wants to use their camera.. better a camera with excellent PQ and other useful options than have optical zoom on a crappy lens with missing features..
http://www.jjmehta.com/images/kodakcx4300_1.jpg
**Technical Specification of Kodak CX4300 Digital Camera **
Resolution 3.3 megapixel (2096x1560 pixels)
Image Resolution 3.2 megapixel (2080x1544 pixels)
Image Quality 3.2MP -best (print, enlargement)
3.2MP high-compression - better (print, snapshot)
0.8MP - good (e-mail)
Zoom 2X digital zoom
Focus Distance 0.3m (11.8 in.) to infinity in auto mode
Close-Up Mode 0.15 to 0.5m (5.9 to 19.7 in.)
Optical Lens Fixed, all-glass, 36 mm, (35 mm equiv.), auto-focus
Lens Protection Lens cap with tether
Exposure Control TTL/AE matrix metering
Shutter Speed 1/8-1/1000 sec.
Aperture f/3.5, f/8
Flash Mode Automatic, fill, red-eye, off
Flash Range 0.5-3m (1.6-9.8 ft.)
ISO Equivalent 100
Magnify 2X and 4X in review
White Balance Automatic
Storage 16MB internal memory and MMC / SD removable card slot
Interface USB, KodakEasyShare camera dock compatible; video out for viewing slide show on TV
Video Out NTSC, PAL (user-selectable)
Capture Mode Automatic – always ready
Delete Dedicated delete button
Viewfinder Reverse galilean optical viewfinder
Share Share button
Review Easy one-button review
Auto-Orientation On-camera picture rotation
LCD 1.6 in. TFT color
File Format JPEG / EXIF v2.2
Software Kodak EasyShare software
DC In DC-in jack on side of camera for 3V adapter
Tripod Mount 1/4 in. standard
Self-Timer 10 seconds
Power Options Optional camera dock with Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (in-camera charging); 2AA lithium or Ni-MH batteries or 1 CRV3 lithium battery, 3-volt adapter
Weight Without batteries: 200 g (7.1 oz.)
Dimensions W x H x D: 109 x 66 x 41 mm (4.3 x 2.6 x 1.6 in.)
Since i'm only going to use this camera to take pictures of my friends and family, i reckon this is a good camera for me.
i mean why would u need optical zoom when the person u'r taking picture of is only like 3 metres away!?!
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i mean why would u need optical zoom when the person u'r taking picture of is only like 3 metres away!?!
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because some people dont like having a camera in their face. cameras are like luxury cars. when you buy one, get the options. Or in the case of cameras - zoom.
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*Originally posted by hskhan: *
because some people dont like having a camera in their face. cameras are like luxury cars. when you buy one, get the options. Or in the case of cameras - zoom.
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i don't think 3 metres away is "having a camera in their face"!
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i don't think 3 metres away is "having a camera in their face"!
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Try sticking a camera 3 meters in front of someone. You'll see.
P.S. that Kodak produces **** shots at 3m. Better buy a $1 magnify glass and place it infront of the "lens".
it's ok not to have optical zoom.. most group shots require you to have a wider angle and working with the fixed lens is fine.... if that's all you'd be doing.. group shots or other wide angled shots..
While Zooms give you flexibility most of the times it's at the expense of lens quality.
Typically low-end cameras are without optical zooms. But its quite unusual to see a 3.2MP cam without opt zoom. Its not that one can't live without opt zoom, but its just something which is taken forgranted in cams of 2MP plus.
In the absence of opt zoom, the photographer will have to move forward and backward to capture the frame of his choice. Not a biggie, but just inconvenient.
Then again, the results of the camera are ok, per reviewers, and the price is a bargain for a 3.2MP... so all in all, not a bad deal.