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Used Canon PowerShot SX740 HS - Black
Condition: Excellent Un-Boxed
Condition notes:
- Minimal signs of use
This item comes with the following:
- Wrist Strap
- Battery
- Charger
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We Love
- 40x optical zoom
- Fits in your pocket
- Incredible autofous
- Uses the latest Canon DIGIC 8 image processor
- Convenient file transfers

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Summary
Sporting a large 20.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, powered by Canon's DIGIC 8 image processor, and capable of shooting amazing 4K movies, this Canon also sports incredibly fast autofocus Sporting a huge 40x optical zoom lens, the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is still only 39.9mm wide - so perfect for popping in your pocket on your holidays.
- Large 20.3 megapixel CMOS Sensor
- Powerful DIGIC 8 image processor
- Huge 40x optical zoom for distant subjects
- Ultra-wide angle 24mm view for expansive scenes
- Flip-up and tilt LCD screen—perfect for selfies or shooting from low-angle
- Hybrid Auto creates a highlight movie using your day's snaps
- Fast autofocus
- Intelligent Optical Image Stabiliser
- 5-axis Dynamic Image Stabiliser for shooting movies
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & Dynamic NFC connection
- GPS image recording
- Manual Exposure Control
- Manual Focus with MF Peaking aid
- Charge on the go via USB
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Features in detail
IMAGE SENSOR
Type 1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS
Effective Pixels Approx. 20.3M [14]
Total Pixels Approx. 21.1M
Aspect Ratio/Colour
Colour Filter Type: Primary Colour
IMAGE PROCESSOR: DIGIC 8
LENS
Focal Length 4.3 – 172.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24 – 960 mm)
Zoom: Optical 40x
ZoomPlus 80x
Digital approx. 4.0x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x)
Combined approx. 160x"
Maximum f/number f/3.3 – f/6.9
Construction 13 elements in 11 groups (1 Hi-UD lens, 3 UD lenses, 2 double-sided aspherical lenses, 1 single-sided aspherical lens)
Image Stabilisation Yes (lens shift-type), Approx. 3.5-stop. Intelligent IS with Dual Sensing IS plus 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS
Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
FOCUSING
Type TTL
AF System/ Points Face & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, Zone, 1-point, Center
AF Modes One Shot, Servo, Continuous
AF Assist Beam Yes
Manual Focus Yes, plus MF Peaking
Closest Focusing Distance 1 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering modes Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre)
AE Lock Yes
Exposure Compensation "+/- 3 EV in 1/3 stop increments."
ISO sensitivity 100-3200 in 1 stop increments
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/3200 s
WHITE BALANCE: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Custom.
LCD
Monitor 7.5 cm (3.0") LCD (TFT), approx. 922,000 dots
Coverage Approx. 100%
Monitor / Coverage
Brightness Adjustable to one of five levels
Flash
Modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
X-Sync Speed Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 s
Red-Eye Reduction Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
Flash Exposure Lock Yes
Manual Power Adjustment 3 levels with internal flash
Second Curtain Synchronisation
Built-in Flash Range 50 cm – 5.0 m (W) / 2m - 2.5 m (T)
External Flash
Camera Modes
Modes Smart Auto (29 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual,, Sports, SCN
Modes in Movie
Photo Effects
Drive modes Single, High-speed continuous, low-speed continuous
Continuous Shooting Max: One Shot AF approx 10fps, Servo AF approx 7.4fps
Intervalometer
Image Size "4:3 - (L) 5184 x 3888, (M) 3648 x 2736, (S) 2432 x 1824
16:9 - (L) 5184 x 2912, (M) 3648 x 2048, (S) 2432 x 1368
3:2 - (L) 5184 x 3456, (M) 3648 x 2432, (S) 2432 x 1616
1:1 - (L) 3888 x 3888, (M) 2736 x 2736, (S) 1824 x 1824
Resize option available in playback"
Compression Fine, Normal
Movies (4K) 3840 x 2160, 29.97/25 fps (Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 59.94/50/29.97/25 fps, (HD) 1280 x 720, 59.94/50 fps
Movie Length "Up to 29 min 59 s [7]"
Still Image Type JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system 2.0, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Movies MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]
GPS Log
Sound Files
Printer compatibility
Canon Printers Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge
PictBridge Yes (via USB or Wireless LAN)
GPS GPS via Mobile (via Canon Camera Connect app with compatible smart devices)
Red-Eye Correction Yes, during shooting and playback
My Camera / My Menu
My Category
Sound Memo
Intelligent Orientation Sensor
Histogram Yes, during playback
Playback zoom Approx. 2x – 10x
Self Timer Approx. 2, 10 s or Custom
Menu Languages English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew
Computer compatibility
Computer Hi-Speed USB dedicated connector (Micro-B compatible)
Other HDMI Micro (Type-D) Connector
Computer/Other Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), Bluetooth low energy technology [11]
Type SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-1 Speed Class 3 compatible)
PC & Macintosh "Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 [18]
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11
For Wi-Fi connection to a PC:
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10
For Image Transfer Utility:
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11
Browsing & Printing
Other "Image Transfer Utility
Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices"
Batteries Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-13L (battery and charger supplied)
Battery life "Approx. 265 shots
Eco Mode: Approx. 370 shots
Playback Mode: Approx. 240 min
A/C Power Supply Charging via USB available with Compact Power Adapter CA-DC30E [17] or other typical USB charging methods
Soft Case / Waterproof Case PU Leather softcase DCC-2400 Black
Remote Controller/ Switch
Power Supply & Battery Chargers "Compact Power Adapter CA-DC30E
Battery Charger CB-2LHE
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-13L"
Other Interface cable IFC-600PCU
Operating Environment 0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D) 110.1 x 63.8 x 39.9 mm
Weight Approx. 299 g (including battery and memory card)
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Our Verdict
If your looking for a holiday camera that offers great quality, convenience and versatility, that will fit in your pocket – then look no further!
The tilt-screen makes everyday shooting a breeze, plus super fast autofocusing means you won't miss a moment. A 40x optical zoom that starts at 24mm means that you'll have all the angles covered.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!