Kodak's budget 2007 superzoom — 7.1MP CCD, 10x 38-380mm Schneider lens, PASM modes, AA power
The EasyShare ZD710 was announced in August 2007 as a budget refresh of Kodak's Z710 superzoom, keeping the 7-megapixel, 10x-zoom formula at a lower list price of US$249. It sat in the middle of the EasyShare range as an affordable long-zoom camera for family use.
It paired a 7.1-megapixel CCD with a Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon-branded 10x optical zoom spanning 38-380mm equivalent. A 2.0-inch LCD handled framing and review, sensitivity ran ISO 80-1600, and alongside 16 scene modes it offered program, aperture-priority, shutter-priority and full manual exposure. VGA 640x480 video recorded at 30fps with sound, storage was SD/MMC, and it ran on AA batteries.
The long lens and PASM modes make it a flexible learner's camera: enough automation for snapshots, enough manual control to experiment with exposure. There is no optical image stabilisation, so the 380mm end demands good light or a steady rest, and the small screen feels cramped by modern standards.
AA power is a used-market plus — no discontinued proprietary battery to source. Test the zoom for smooth, quiet travel across the full range, check the LCD and controls, and try a few telephoto shots to confirm the lens assembly is sound. Cameras stored with alkalines fitted may have corroded contacts, so inspect the battery bay.