GE A730 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)

I already have an expensive but rather bulky digital camera so I wanted 2 get another camera that is lighter & smaller & that I could put into my pockets. I bought this product because of its features at a comparatively low price. The camera initially worked ok. The picture quality, though, was quite mediocre. And after several months of light use the camera stopped working.

In hindsight, I would rather spend a little bit more money & get a more reliable, higher quality camera.

I saw the camera, loved it, bought it, now I can't use it because NO battery lasts more than 3 minutes. I have bought 3 sets of rechargeable batteries & charger & it is now obvious that I am wasting money. The issue is NOT the batteries, but the camera.

My 15yr old loves this camera, it fits in his pockets & the screen is larger than we thought it would be.

GREAT CAMERA GE A730 7MP DIGITAL USE IT EVERYDAY ALSO PURCHASED SANS DISK AND BATTERY CHARGER VERY GOOD QUALITY PICTURES

This camera works as intended, the battery life is not great when taking videos, & the standard memory is a bit low, but the expandability (up 2 4gb) makes up 4 it, thus the 4 of 5 stars on this review.

The 7 Megapixel A730 is a point & shoot digital camera that makes it easy 2 use right out of the box through a simple, intuitive user interface. A 3x optical zoom, 4.8x digital zoom captures close-up shots you can review on a vibrant 2.5-inch LCD screen. Its sleek & stylish camera body hosts features like in-camera panoramic stitching, red-eye removal, face-tracking, electronic stabilization & MPEG4 movie recording. All this is powered by 2x AA batteries with an SD/SDHC memory cacrd slot that is expandable up 2 4GB. JPEG Exif 2.2 Still Image, MPEG4 Movie, G.711 Mono WAVE Audio File Format Shooting Modes - Auto, Macro, Movie, Scene (Sport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium), Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-Handshake TTL 9-Point Focusing AF, Spot AF, AF Assist Light (On/Off), Face-Tracking, AF Method Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed 2 center of frame) Light Metering Method ProgramAE (AE-lock available) Exposure Control Method 4-1/2000 Second (Manual 30 seconds) Shutter Speed Approximately 2.1 fps (Large/Fine Mode) Continuous Shooting Single Photo, Index (4/9/16 thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie (Slow-Motion possible), Zoom (1x-8x), Audio, Histogram Display Playback Modes AWB, MWB (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Preset White Balance Control Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Internal Flash 0.3m-4.6m Wide, 0.3m-2.7m Tele Shooting Range SD & SDHC (up 2 4GB supported) Memory Card Slot 2x AA Alkaline Battery takes up 2 100 shots, AA NiMH Batteries takes up 2 400 shots Dimensions - Approximately Width 3.6811 x Height 2.4016 x Depth 1.122 inch Weight - 120 grams (Body Only)

GE's most affordable entry-level digital camera, the A730 offers a host of valuable features & a simple, intuitive user interface, making it a favorite of casual photographers everywhere. The camera boasts an ultra-sharp 7-megapixel resolution, along with a 3x optical zoom & a 4.5x digital zoom. As a result, it's a breeze 2 capture superior close-ups that look great whether displayed on a computer screen or printed out on a photo printer. The vibrant 2.5-inch LCD screen, meanwhile, makes it easy 2 frame your subject & review your images, with a resolution of 153,600 pixels ensuring a crisp image every time. And users aren't restricted 2 still images, as the A730 takes MPEG4 movies as well.

Packed inside the A730's sleek & stylish body are several editing functions & shooting modes, including electronic image stabilization, which automatically overcomes shaking or blurring caused by accidental hand movements 2 produce clearer photos; in-camera panoramic stitching, which stitches three images into a single panoramic picture 2 produce an ultra-wide shot; face-detection technology, which detects faces in a scene & then automatically focuses & optimizes exposure 4 them; & red-eye removal, which removes the appearance of red eyes in shots taken with a flash. In addition, the camera offers multiple scene modes--such as sports, children, indoor, snow, sunset, etc.--and a continuous shooting option 4 sports & other fast-moving subjects. Finally, there's no shortage of playback options, ranging from single photo 2 slideshow 2 histogram display. Powered by two AA batteries, the A730 even includes an SD/SDHC memory card slot that's expandable up 2 4 GB. You'll be hard pressed 2 find a more feature-rich entry-level camera.

Other details include a macro mode (5 cm 2 infinity); 26 MB of internal memory; support 4 PictBridge-compatible printers; a USB 2.0 interface; & a sleek black housing. The A730 measures 3.68 by 2.4 by 1.12 inches (W x H x D), weighs 0.29 pounds, & carries a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
A730 camera, two AA alkaline batteries, USB cable, AV cable, wrist strap, CD-ROM, quick-start guide, warranty card, user's manual.

GE's most affordable entry-level digital camera, the A730 offers a host of valuable features & a simple, intuitive user interface, making it a favorite of casual photographers everywhere. The camera boasts an ultra-sharp 7-megapixel resolution, along with a 3x optical zoom & a 4.5x digital zoom. As a result, it's a breeze 2 capture superior close-ups that look great whether displayed on a computer screen or printed out on a photo printer. The vibrant 2.5-inch LCD screen, meanwhile, makes it easy 2 frame your subject & review your images, with a resolution of 153,600 pixels ensuring a crisp image every time. And users aren't restricted 2 still images, as the A730 takes MPEG4 movies as well.

Packed inside the A730's sleek & stylish body are several editing functions & shooting modes, including in-camera panoramic stitching, red-eye removal, face-tracking, electronic stabilization, multiple scene modes (sports, children, indoor, snow, sunset, etc.), & continuous shooting. Plus, there's no shortage of playback options, ranging from single photo 2 slideshow 2 histogram display. Powered by two AA batteries, the A730 even includes an SD/SDHC memory card slot that's expandable up 2 4 GB. You'll be hard pressed 2 find a more feature-rich entry-level camera.

Other details include a macro mode (5 cm 2 infinity); 26 MB of internal memory; support 4 PictBridge-compatible printers; & a USB 2.0 interface. The A730 measures 3.68 by 2.4 by 1.12 inches (W x H x D), weighs 0.29 pounds, & carries a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
A730 camera, two AA alkaline batteries, USB cable, AV cable, wrist strap, CD-ROM, quick-start guide, warranty card, user's manual.