Kodak Z740 Series User manual

zoom digital camera
EasyShare
Just press ™
With the Kodak EasyShare Z740 zoom digital camera, you’ll really go places – amazingly close to
your subjects, to be precise. Because with its impressively powerful 10X optical zoom, you can
zero in on your subjects and capture detail with remarkable ease. We loaded the Z740 with even
more features to help you get the shots you want. Like 5.0 MP for exceptional-quality prints up to
20" x 30", high-performance automatic and manual controls, and easy-to-access scene and color
modes. But perhaps the Z740’s best feature? The signature simplicity of the EasyShare system.
The Z740. Discover the power of beauty and the beauty of power.
Unbelievable Kodak quality
nGet close to your subjects with 10X Kodak Retinar all-glass optical
zoom 5X advanced digital zoom (50X total zoom)
nCreate unbelievable-quality prints up to 20" x 30" with its 5.0 MP
nGet rich, vibrant color under a variety of lighting conditions with the
exclusive Kodak color science chip
nCapture consistently crisp, precise pictures thanks to the
auto-focus system with assist lamp
Creative performance controls
nBe in control with advanced manual and custom controls, including
selectable aperture priority, shutter priority, and full manual mode
nEasily access its 18 programmed scene and 3 color modes
nGet the best shot time after time with its continuous shooting mode
nCapture life in motion with continuous VGA (640 x 480) video
featuring audio capture and on-camera playback
Sharing made simple
nKeep on shooting with 32 MB of internal memory
nPrint, e-mail, and organize your photos with just one touch
of our exclusive Share button
nView your pictures on the large 1.8" high-resolution,
indoor/outdoor display
nWorks with optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 and
Kodak EasyShare camera dock series 3†
A powerful zoom. Because close isn’t close enough.
Z740
High Zoom Series

Standard features
CCD resolution – 1/2.5" type (5.36 megapixels)
Image resolution – 5.0 megapixels (2576x1932 pixels)
Picture quality
5.0 MP – best (prints up to 20" x 30")
4.4 MP – best 3:2 (optimized ratio for 4" x 6" prints)
4.0 MP – better (prints up to 11" x 14")
1.8 MP – good (small prints)
Still format JPEG/EXIF v 2.21
Lens – 10X optical zoom
6.32-63.2 mm (35 mm equivalent: 38-380 mm)
Advanced digital zoom – 5X
Aperture – f/2.8-f/8 (wide), f/3.7-f/8 (tele)
Shutter speed – automatic: 1/8-1/1700 sec.;
manual 8-1/1000 sec.
Viewfinder – electronic, high-resolution 201K pixels
LCD – 1.8" (4.6 cm) 134k high-resolution
indoor/outdoor color display
Creative performance features
Still capture modes – auto, program, aperture priority,
shutter priority, manual and burst
Scene modes – children, party, beach, flower, fireworks,
snow, backlight, close-up, night portrait, landscape,
night landscape, museum/manner, text, self portrait,
portrait and sport
Color modes – high color, low color, natural color, black
and white, sepia
Burst modes – first burst: 2 fps, up to 4 pictures; last
burst: 2 fps up to 4 pictures
Click to capture – 0.4 sec. (preview on)
Video capture – continuous video with audio, capture and
playback
Video resolution – VGA (640x480 pixels) at 13 fps;
QVGA (320x240 pixels) at 20 fps
Video length – continuous up to 80 min. based on
memory capacity; or 5, 15, 30 sec. clips
Video format – QuickTime MOV (MPEG-4 compression)
Auto-focus – assist lamp for low-light focus
Auto-focus control – single AF, continuous AF
Auto focus selection – multi-zone, center-zone
Focus range
Normal wide – 0.6 m (2 ft.) to infinity
Normal tele – 2 m (6.6 ft.) to infinity
Close-up wide – 0.12-0.7 m (4.7-27.6 in.)
Close-up tele: 1.2-2.1 m (3.9-6.9 ft.)
Sensitivity – ISO equivalent 80-160 (automatic) and
80,100, 200, 400, 800** (selectable)
White balance – auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent and
open shade
Exposure metering – auto: TTL-AE; selectable: multi-
pattern, center-weighted, center spot
Manual exposure control – aperture priority AE: f/2.8-f/8
at wide, f/3.7-f/8 at tele; shutter priority AE:
8-1/1000 sec. at wide
Long time exposure – 0.7-8 sec.
Exposure compensation – +/-2.0 EV in 0.5 EV step
increments
Effortless operation
Built-in flash – auto, red-eye, fill, off
Flash range
wide – 0.6-4.9 m (2-16.1 ft.) at ISO 168
tele – 2.0-3.7 m (6.6-12.1 ft.) at ISO 168
Flash compensation – +/-1.0 EV in 0.5 EV steps
Review modes – album, slideshow, multi-up, copy,
protect, image storage, Share button to print, e-mail
Auto-picture rotation
Storage – 32 MB internal memory, SD/MMC card
expansion slot
Software – Kodak EasyShare software
Connectivity – PictBridge, USB, A/V (NTSC, PAL)
Self-timer – 10 seconds, 2 seconds
Additional features
Dock compatability – works with Kodak EasyShare
printer dock series 3 and Kodak EasyShare
camera dock series 3†
ImageLink print system compatible
Power options – optional Kodak EasyShare docks with
Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack; 2 AA lithium
batteries or 1 CRV3 lithium battery; 3 volt DC
Accessory lens thread – 55 mm
Lens protection – lens cap
Tripod mount – 1/4 in. standard (metal)
Weight – without batteries: 287 g (10.1 oz.)
Dimensions – WxHxD: 97.8x77.5x72.6 mm
(3.8x3.1x2.9 in.)
Warranty – one year
Minimum system requirements
Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SP1, or XP OS
233 MHz processor or greater (300 MHz
recommended for XP)
64 MB RAM (128 MB for XP)
Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher
PowerMac or PowerBook G3, G4, G5; iMac; eMac; or
iBook
Macintosh OS X 10.2.3-10.2.8, 10.3 or greater
128 MB RAM for OS X (64 MB RAM for
OS 8.6/9.x)
Minimum hardware requirements
200 MB hard drive disk space available
CD-ROM drive
Available USB port
Color monitor, 800x600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum
Package contents
Kodak EasyShare Z740 zoom digital camera
Kodak Max digital camera battery, CRV3 or equiv.
USB cable and audio/video cables
D-22 adapter plate kit (for a limited time only)†
Lens adapter/hood
Wrist strap
Kodak EasyShare software
Getting Started kit
Custom camera insert for optional Kodak EasyShare
camera and printer docks
Ordering information
Kodak EasyShare Z740 zoom digital camera
000 0000 – U.S. and Canada
Recommended accessories
Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 . . . . . . .000 0000
Kodak color cartridge and photo paper kit . . . .123 1349
Kodak EasyShare camera dock series 3 . . . . . .000 0000
Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 0.7x wide-angle lens . . . . . . .
103 3323
B&W circular polarizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 2636
B&W neutral density filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .877 3376
Kodak SD memory cards –
128 MB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 7667
256 MB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .810 0919
512 MB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .833 1613
Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery
pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .815 6572
Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rapid battery charger . . . . . . . . . .
806 5997
Kodak EasyShare picture viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000 0000
Kodak 8-in-1 card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 7939
Kodak EasyShare travel kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 8047
Kodak digital camera tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .806 2135
*Actual battery charging time may vary by camera model.
**ISO 800 available only at 1.8 MP setting.
print system
ImageLink
For more information on the Kodak EasyShare Z740 zoom digital camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/easyshare
©Eastman Kodak Company, 2005. Kodak, EasyShare, Max, the Share button, Retinar, ImageLink and the ImageLink print
system logo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Product specifications subject to change without prior notice.
Schneider-Kreuznach and Xenar are trademarks of Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH used under license by Eastman Kodak
Company. Simulated screen images. IC-0000 CAT No. 000 0000
5.0
32
MB
MEGAPIXEL
VGA
50 x 75 CM
OPTICAL
ZOOM
10 X
MAX PRINT
SIZE
5X ADVANCED DIGITAL
50X TOTAL ZOOM MULTI SCENE MODES INTERNAL
MEMORY
VIDEO/AUDIO
SHARE
BUTTON
FAVORITES
COMPATIBLE WITH
EASYSHARE DOCKS
AUTO-FOCUS
HIGH RESOLUTION
LCD SCREEN AUTO PICTURE
ROTATION
Making digital even simpler
The optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 is the simplest way
to go from picture to print. Just dock your Z740, touch the button, and get
real Kodak borderless pictures up to 4" x 6". It even works with or without
a computer, and features an auto enhance button for great-looking prints
time after time. And just like the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock
series 3, the printer dock series 3 transfers pictures from camera to
computer at the touch of a button and recharges your Kodak camera
battery in less than 3.5 hours*.
Z740
High Zoom Series
.
†Compatibility identified by this mark.
(Kodak dock adapter D-22 included to ensure
compatibility with Kodak EasyShare printer
dock plus, printer dock, printer dock 6000 and
camera dock 6000).