The A735 was an entry-level model in GE's debut camera range, launched in 2008 when General Imaging brought the General Electric brand into UK and European camera retail. It sat below the 8-megapixel A835 in the budget A-series and was typically sold at supermarket price points as a simple family snapshot camera.
Specifications centre on a 7-megapixel CCD with a 3x optical zoom (6.1-18.3mm) and 4.5x digital zoom, framed on a 2.5-inch 153,600-pixel LTPS LCD. It stores images in 32MB of internal memory or on SD/SDHC cards up to 4GB, and runs on two AA batteries, rated around 150 shots on alkalines or 400 on NiMH. Face and smile detection, in-camera panorama stitching and ISO up to 1600 were included.
It is a point-and-shoot in the plainest sense: auto exposure, minimal controls, and enough zoom reach for holiday snaps. AA power makes it easy to keep running today. It appeals mainly to budget CCD-compact collectors; the GE camera line was short-lived, which lends these a minor curiosity value.
Prices are low, so hold out for a tested example. Check for AA battery leakage around the contacts, confirm the zoom extends smoothly and the lens cover is undamaged, and verify the LCD is bright and unmarked. Use SD or SDHC cards of 4GB or less, as bigger cards exceed the stated support and may not be recognised.