Is Kodak CX7430 gd?

m3csl · 9th April 2005

My fren is considering the CX7430 is it gd? The papers advertise selling for $350 with free 256 SD Card.

Daniel Nielson · 10th April 2005

That will depend on what is your definition of "good"

, everyone has different need.

Never used this before so I can't comment.

But generally speaking if your friend is looking for a P&S and printing mostly 4R, I'd dare to say that most major brand today can do a decent job in term of picture quality. It sort of boils down to what sort of ergonomic and interface do you prefer.

Personally, I like Canon, Nikon and Sony for P&S, but that is just my personal taste.

m3csl · 10th April 2005

Thks for the reply. Hmm i think he wants a camera that can take indoor/dark pics well, records clips w sounds and a compact size under 400.

Originally Posted by Daniel Nielson

That will depend on what is your definition of "good" , everyone has different need.

Never used this before so I can't comment.

But generally speaking if your friend is looking for a P&S and printing mostly 4R, I'd dare to say that most major brand today can do a decent job in term of picture quality. It sort of boils down to what sort of ergonomic and interface do you prefer.

Personally, I like Canon, Nikon and Sony for P&S, but that is just my personal taste.

Daniel Nielson · 10th April 2005

I think to take good picture indoor or at dark places, what you need is a powerful flash, which is unlikely to be achieved with pocket sized P&S.

However, if your friend are just taking group photos in party may be it is fine, those flash normally is effective upto about 4 m at lowest ISO setting. If underexposed may be can push up the exposure compensation a bit. So in a way, taking pictures is knowing what your equipment can or can not do.

Daniel Nielson · 10th April 2005

Check this out, not the most detailed review site but it does review quite a lot of P&S camera.

http://www.dcresource.com/

flowerpot99 · 10th April 2005

Under 400 seems like he does not have many choice. But for low light shooting get one with AF lamp(a red light that helps the cam forcus), it makes a big differences. Also get one that that will gain up in low light, it is IMPORTANT! How will you frame your shots with a black screen? Esp some cam does not have viewfinder. Can look at Oly or Kodak for under $400. If he can afford alittle more I would recommend Sony W5. I am using W1 and find it good personally.

m3csl · 11th April 2005

Thanks for the replies! Sony W5 ok, i go ask my fren.

I saw the papers Canon A510 going at $450, do u think its worth it? Read reviews most r mixed.

9th April 2005	#1
m3csl Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 75	Is Kodak CX7430 gd? My fren is considering the CX7430 is it gd? The papers advertise selling for $350 with free 256 SD Card.

10th April 2005	#2
Daniel Nielson Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 781	That will depend on what is your definition of "good" , everyone has different need. Never used this before so I can't comment. But generally speaking if your friend is looking for a P&S and printing mostly 4R, I'd dare to say that most major brand today can do a decent job in term of picture quality. It sort of boils down to what sort of ergonomic and interface do you prefer. Personally, I like Canon, Nikon and Sony for P&S, but that is just my personal taste.

10th April 2005	#6
flowerpot99 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: north Posts: 629	Under 400 seems like he does not have many choice. But for low light shooting get one with AF lamp(a red light that helps the cam forcus), it makes a big differences. Also get one that that will gain up in low light, it is IMPORTANT! How will you frame your shots with a black screen? Esp some cam does not have viewfinder. Can look at Oly or Kodak for under $400. If he can afford alittle more I would recommend Sony W5. I am using W1 and find it good personally.

11th April 2005	#7
m3csl Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 75	Thanks for the replies! Sony W5 ok, i go ask my fren. I saw the papers Canon A510 going at $450, do u think its worth it? Read reviews most r mixed.