aj. said:
The C740 has already been replaced by a newer model. It's a bit heavy bodied compared to some of the newer slimmer designs that also have 30x combined zoom. 3.2 megapix is now at the low end of what's out there. I also recently purchased a Canon Powershot and it's very nice. Same zoom capability as my Olympus but a lot slimmer and lighter.
I have had my Canon Powershot for nearly 5 years. Only 2.1mp but in its day it was awesome.
Now I want either the Kodak 6490;
Fully loaded with advanced features, the DX6490 satisfies your artistic passion for creative freedom, vivid color, and in-depth detail.
10X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens
KODAK Color Science Image Processing Chip
Manual, Semi-Manual, Automated Controls
Bright 2.2" (56 mm) LCD Display and Electronic Viewfinder
(this model has an all glass lens and it ROCKS, check out the optical zoom! True zoom, not compressed image like a digital zoom. Onboard 32mp storage in addition to the SD card)
or the HP 945;
HP Photosmart 945 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share
5.3 megapixels (2612 x 1968 pixels)
High-resolution prints up to 16 x 20"
56x total zoom (8x optical, 7x digital)
2" color image display

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Back on track, thanks for sharing aj!