Here
are a few images that accurately reflect the abilities of any given camera
model. The images are altered only in terms of size and sharpness after
reduction and by the JPEG compression used. Unless otherwise mentioned,
assume that any marbling or artefacts visible in the images are due to
the compression required to display them here. We feel however, that they
still faithfully represent the results we experienced.
STILL
LIFE PHOTO
The
subject for this photo is captured with some overhead incandescent lighting
and the camera's built-in flash. The camera's white balance is set to
Auto.
Both this photo, and
the zoomed photo below are captured using Aperture Priority, and a small
aperture to provide as much depth of field as possible. In addition, the
flash is set to Slow Synch which uses both flash and a long shutter speed,
that makes it possible for the camera to capture the ambient light of
the scene.
Photo
Information
Format:
TIFF
Aperture:
f7
Exposure:
Aperture
Priority
Shutter
Speed:
1/1.6
sec.
Res.:
2048
x1536
Flash:
On
(Slow Synch)
Quality:
Uncompressed
ISO:
100
File
Size:
9.01
MB
Focal
Length:
38
mm (35mm Eq.)
Using
the slow synch flash, the C-740UZ produces a well-lit image and captures
a lot of detail.
ZOOM
PHOTO
Now
we zoom in on the on the centre of the image above to gauge the sharpness
of the image at the zoom's maximum setting. The camera remains at the
same distance as in the preceding photo.
With its 10X zoom, the C-740UZ can close in on a small section of the
subject.
As can be seen in the shooting data, the shutter speeds used for both
these images are quite low, and the camera needs to be on a tripod to
prevent shake. The advantage however, is that the photos are warmer, and
more natural.
The
C-740UZ has 2 macro modes. A standard macro mode that lets the camera
focus on a subject 7cm (2.8 in) from the lens, the other a super macro
mode that lets the camera comes as close as 3 cm (1.17 inch), but with
the zoom locked at the ideal position. At that distance the camera records
a field of view measuring 4 cm (1.56 inch) from one edge of the frame
to the other, horizontally.
BUILDING PHOTO
This
image is our "outdoor" test. The architecture of the building, in particular
the angled girders, immediately show the presence of jaggies. The shadowed
entrance can also often reveal the quality of the exposure.
The use of ED glass in the lens of the C-740UZ
has minimized the chromatic aberration that was noticeable in the previous
versions of the camera. With this shot, captured under partly sunny skies
and with a lot of glare, the C-740UZ produces an image that is crisp and
well-exposed.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f4
Exposure:
Aperture
Priority
Shutter
Speed:
1/800
Resolution:
2048
x1536
Flash:
Off
Quality:
SHQ
ISO:
100
File
Size:
1.45
MB
Focal
Length:
38
mm (35mm Eq.)
ZOOM
PHOTO
A 10X zoom such as the
one on the C-740UZ requires a stable stance, and lots of light to be used
at its maximum magnification without any camera shake.
In this case, although the subject is receiving cloud filtered sunlight,
a tripod is used as the shutter speed is in the 1/100 sec range when the
camera is focused on the shadowed entrance of the building. The image
the C-740UZ captures is sharp, and reveals detail inside the building.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f3.7
Exposure:
Aperture
Priority
Shutter
Speed:
1/100
Resolution:
2048
x1536
Flash:
Off
Quality:
SHQ
ISO:
100
File
Size:
1.8
MB
Focal
Length:
380
mm (35mm Eq.)
NIGHT
PHOTO
This
camera is capable of long exposures, and these images captured late at
night and over its ISO range give an idea of its capabilities.
Aperture:
2.8; shutter speed: 16 sec, 400 ISO.
Using
the Manual mode of the C-740UZ, exposures as long as 16 seconds can be
made. A noise reduction system is also available, but needs to be enabled
in the camera's menu.
At a sensitivity setting of 100 ISO, the image recorded after a 16 second
exposure is the most natural looking, and matches what a person can see.
Increasing the ISO setting to 200, the image becomes a bit brighter. Stars
are visible, and noise — after the noise reduction system has processed
the image — is minimal.
Increasing
sensitivity to 400 ISO, the camera records a fairly bright image, but
some noise still remains visible in the photo when it is seen at 100%
on a monitor.
Aperture:
2.8; shutter speed: 16 sec, 100 ISO.
Aperture:
2.8; shutter speed: 16 sec, 200 ISO.
The large
cropped section shown above is from the 100 ISO photo. (The trail in the
sky are the blinking navigation lights of a passing plane). Directly above,
the 200 ISO image shows the increase in CCD sensitivity by a brighter
sky, and the more distinct silhouettes of the trees.
