Product Description

Who says you can't have it all? The Kodak EASYSHARE M340 Digital Camera blends the latest picture-taking technology with the ultimate in style -and with Kodak's innovative Smart Capture feature, it's the take-anywhere camera that does it all - automatically.When the perfect picture taking opportunity arises, Kodak will make sure you're ready - with features like face detection, Kodak Perfect Touch technology, scene modes, and much more. And after you take the shot, do even more. Turn your pictures into a multimedia slideshow, complete with music and effects.The M340 is part of the Kodak EASYSHARE system, so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press share.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1625 in Camera & Photo
• Color: Imperial Blue
• Brand: Kodak
• Model: M340 Blue
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 2.31" h x 5.81" w x 5.75" l, .31 pounds
• Display size: 2.7

Features

• 10.2-megapixel resolution for stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches
• Kodak AF 3x optical aspheric zoom lens (35 mm equivalent: 35 - 105 mm)
• Capture beautiful HD pictures in 16:9 format; view in high definition on an HDTV or other HD device
• 2.7-inch LCD screen; Face Detection, Blur Reduction features
• Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

From the Manufacturer

Get stunning pictures at an affordable price with the sleek Kodak EasyShare M340 digital camera. With innovative features like Smart Capture, the M340 automatically adjusts camera settings to deliver beautiful pictures, more often - automatically. And with easy upload to YouTube and Kodak Gallery, you can share your beautiful shots with friends and family.

Amazing quality prints with 10.2 megapixels

• 10.2 megapixels means you can make stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches
• More megapixels mean you can crop and still get a great picture
• However you choose to print--at home, at retail, or online--trust Kodak for picture quality that’s truly exceptional and for memories that will last

3x optical zoom lens

• 3x optical zoom (35 mm equivalent: 35-105 mm) gets you closer to your subjects without reducing image quality
• The Kodak AF optical aspheric lens captures crisp detail
• 5x digital zoom enlarges your pictures even more

Blur reduction

• Reduce blur caused by camera shake, subject movement, or fast-action situations
• The camera automatically minimizes the effects of camera shake to deliver a clearer picture

Show off your pictures

• Get a good look at your pictures on the large 2.7-inch color LCD
• Whether you shoot your pictures vertically or horizontally, view them right side up with auto picture rotation

Beautiful pictures, more often--automatically
Who says you can’t have it all? The Kodak EasyShare M340 digital camera blends the latest picture-taking technology with the ultimate in style--and with Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature, it’s the take-anywhere camera that does it all--automatically.

Kodak’s Smart Capture feature
Take better pictures than ever before. Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature adjusts camera settings for great pictures in just about any environment--automatically.

• Intelligent scene detection--detects and analyzes scene conditions
• Intelligent capture control--automatically sets camera settings including exposure, focus and ISO for clear, sharp pictures even in low light and challenging situations
• Intelligent image processing--reduces noise and clears up dark shadows for vibrant, crisp details and true-to-life colors

True HD quality: capture stunning pictures

HD picture capture

• Capture beautiful HD pictures in 16:9 format
• View your pictures in high definition on an HDTV or other HD devices

Get stunning pictures at an affordable price
When the perfect picture taking opportunity arises, we’ll make sure you’re ready--with features like face detection, Kodak PERFECT TOUCH Technology, scene modes and much more. And after you take the shot, do even more. Turn your pictures into a multimedia slideshow, complete with music and effects.

Face detection

• For great shots of friends and family, face detection locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings

High ISO

• Capture the details in low light conditions and fast action situations with high ISO (up to 1600)

Text and sound tags
Add text or sound tags to your pictures, on camera, so you can easily find and organize them later using Kodak EasyShare Software and multi-field search.

• Never forget the details of your pictures with text tags
• Let your pictures have their say with sound tags

Li-Ion rechargeable battery & charger

• Don’t miss a shot with the security of in-camera charging and the power of the included Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery

Multimedia slideshow
Tell your story your way using the multimedia slideshow feature.

• Turn your pictures into a creative multimedia slideshow right from your camera.
• Set the mood when you choose from pre-loaded sound themes to accompany your slideshow.
• Insert creative transitions and bring your pictures to life

Scene modes and picture enhancing features

• Get the right shot--manually select from the multiple scene and color modes
• Combine up to three shots into one large picture with on-camera panorama stitch mode.
• Create your perfect shot with on-camera features including cropping, auto picture rotation and undo-delete

Shoot video with ease

• Record continuous VGA video (640 x 480) at 24 fps and QVGA (320 x 240) at 24 fps
• Video print options including 1, 4, 9, or 16-up prints
• QUICKTIME Motion JPEG with audio recording during capture and playback

Kodak PERFECT TOUCH Technology
Make your pictures as vivid as the moment you took them. Print better, brighter pictures using Kodak PERFECT TOUCH Technology in manual mode.

• Make better, brighter pictures
• Relive your memories in richer detail
• Clear up dark shadows to reveal more smiles

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
• Up to 16 MB internal memory and SD/SDHC card compatibility lets you start shooting right out of the box

Customize your experience

• Make a statement--pocketable with stylish colors and fun accessories to choose from including bags, cases, neck straps and more.
• Selectable start-up sound themes available

The simple way to share
The M340 is part of the Kodak EasyShare System, so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press Share.

One-button upload via Share button

• Sharing starts right on the back of the camera
• Upload and share your favorite pictures and videos to YouTube and Kodak Gallery via the Share button and Kodak EasyShare software

Kodak EasyShare Software (included)
The simplest way to organize, edit, create, and share

• Organize your pictures with your own tags and star ratings then use the search feature to quickly find any picture in your collection
• Edit your pictures with ease--select from a variety of simple tools that reduce red-eye, improve lighting, remove wrinkles and blemishes, and add text
• Create photo projects online or at home--choose from hundreds of templates and designs to create album pages, cards, invitations and much more
• Share your photos and videos with family and friends at the Kodak Gallery or YouTube

What's in the Box

• Kodak EasyShare M340 digital camera
• Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-7001
• Wrist strap
• USB cable
• Kodak USB AC adapter for in-camera charging
• User’s Guide with Kodak EasyShare Software

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Customer Reviews

Kodak EasyShare M340
I bought this camera from Best Buy about 3 weeks ago, and I like it so far.

What I like:
--The menus! They are very well organized and so easy to navigate. It's actually why I bought this camera.
--The panoramic option is fabulous. You can stitch up to 3 snapshots together for one beautiful picture.
--Camera body is slim and smooth, not bulky or bumpy.
--It's powered with a Li-on battery that you can charge through a wall outlet or your computer. So no more popping oodles of batteries, and no more worrying if you've over-charged the thing. The battery life is pretty decent, too.


What I don't like:
--The shutter speed is a tad slow. For still/portrait shots it's fantastic, but for action shots you'll need a little foresight.
--It makes this weird, soft clicking noise while it's on. But that's more of a minor nuisance than an actual problem. The noise does not affect the camera's performance at all.
--When recording video, the picture is very clear, but the volume is a little low.


Overall:
If you want a decent, bright, easy-to-use, basic camera, buy this one. I got it in silver, but it comes in other colors, too. If you want more zoom, you can check out the M380.

Easy Solution to Clicking Problem
I haven't had this camera long enough to say too much about it, but I do have a solution to the clicking noise everyone is complaining about. Go to the menu and then go down to AF Control. Click on Single AF. No more sound.

I will give kudos to the online help chat person at Kodak. She was very respectful and helpful, and she solved the issue quickly.

Never write reviews but had to for this!
This is just a short review explaining my thoughts on the camera. I took a 4 hour trip to bear valley and while my friend was driving I was snapping like crazy out the window. At 80 mph I got crazy clear shots. Some of the best I have ever taken. For being so cheap $$ wise this camera packs a punch. The Image stabilization is great. Passing signs on the road I would time the shot and get clear details. I'm not here to write some lengthy review of the specs, but this camera has changed my life. I'm 22 and if I had never bought this camera and seen my potential I would have never gotten into Photography, astro-photography, webdesign etc. Bottom line is this picture is for taking pictures. It makes clicking noises which doesn't bother me. It is so cheap you don't have to worry about scratching it. It is so portable. It starts up quick which allows me to catch those once in a lifetime shots. Excellent detail without zoom. With zoom pictures can be blurry. Dont buy this camera for crazy crystal clear zoom shots. I have gotten great detail with the zoom but it may take a few shots. Battery is awesome. Menu is simple. Basic set of modes. Good sized screen. The key is having a large memory card. I have 8 gigabytes so thats around 4000 pictures. I literally point and click 20 pictures. Moving at 80mph 14 out of 20 will be crisp. On that bear valley trip I took 2000 pictures. Buy this camera if your thinking of starting photography but don't want to invest lots of money and find out its not for you. I think of this camera as a good old friend.