5 comments about Nikon Coolpix S500 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom.

1. I love this camera, for the price.. had it for a couple months now, and overall it's great for a compact digital camera... only negative is that I still manage to get blurred images sometimes, unless I'm completely not moving or using a tripod. Otherwise, it takes very clear, lush and detailed pictures with true to life colors, and doesn't seem to burn through batteries as easily as other cameras I've had in years past, and has a lot of nice features. The Red Eye redux and direct to TV/computer works wonderfully... it's pretty fast in recovery time... and it does an excellent job in self adjusting to the light situation, no matter what it may be.



2. I believe this is one of the smallest cameras on the market with optical vibration reduction (VR). I have a VR lens on my larger camera and find it invaluable and now consider it a must have feature. It also has a very fast startup/shutter response and the stainless steel exudes a quality feel.
   
   I own a Nikon D80 DSLR and was looking for a small P&S to use when taking the larger camera along wasn't practical. Although it has very little advanced controls I believe it is exactly what I needed. I also like that it has a more powerful flash than most other cameras in its class.



3. This camera looks like a little tank, and I bought it to replace a Canon Elph that really had been a tank. I had tossed that old camera in briefcases, backpacks, pockets, and it had always been fine. When looking for a new pocketable camera, I was drawn to the S500 because it reminded me of my trusty old Elph. The Nikon had similarly rugged looks. But it fails to live up to the promise.
   
   I know what you're thinking---"Another Amazon customer who got a rare defective product, so I can disregard his negative review and look at the positive ones." Well, that's how I usually feel, too. I'm writing this review because, after my camera broke, I did a quick google search and saw others who had also bought this same new model who have had the same mysterious problem. Caution seems appropriate, maybe instead looking at a more established model until Nikon figures out how to make these new ones correctly.
   
   About 45 days into owning the camera, I pulled out the S500, clicked the power button, and saw a white screen LCD with black splotches. It seems that the LCD panel had broken at some point in the prior week. I hadn't taken the camera anywhere stressful. It had either been in a pocket or in the small pocket in a student backpack, the part where you put pens, a cell phone, an iPod, etc. Those seem like natural habitats for a "pocket" camera. I have carried lots of electronics around (phones, iPods, etc.), and nothing had ever been damaged. But this little camera is now completely worthless. (Since it lacks an optical viewfinder, and since the menu is all on-screen on the LCD, it's really just an expensive little doorstop now.)
   
   I'm still investigating what my options are under Nikon's warranty. Based on some quick web searching today, I expect to be told that I'm at fault for the LCD damage and that I should always carry these cameras inside a protective case. If that's so, then why bother buying a pocket camera? The protective case (and I bought the Nikon-branded one) won't fit in your pocket, and without a case, you're apparently just waiting for the little thing to shatter.
   
   Nikon, are you listening? Does this happen to your other cameras, too, or is this one an outlier that consumers should avoid?



4. I got some great shots with the Coolpix S500 about a month ago, I found useful Nikon's Best Shot Selection, which takes a series of shots and keeps just the one it determines is the sharpest. You can increase the camera's sensitivity up to ISO 2000 to cope with moving targets in low light, but even daylight shots at this level contained so much noise that they were barely worth having. I noticed little noise, however, in images shot at ISO 400, a big improvement over how most compact cameras performed until recently.



5. The camera takes absolutly fantastic pictures. Unfortunately it is very fragile. We had the camera fall about 1' and hit the floor. After whicht it was no longer functional (reports "Lens Error"). The Nikon repair shop wants $150 to repair it. A bit steep for a $175 camera.
   
   We now own a Stylus 790 SW from Olympus. The image quality isn't quite as good, but the camera is supposed to be able to survive a 5' drop.

1 comments about VistaQuest VQ7024 7 Megapixel Digital Camera (Silver/gray).

1. Takes too long to shoot with or without flash, by then nothing that isn't already dead [or yourself for that matter] has moved. If you are looking for a cheap camera to get a kid started this is NOT a good idea. I bought it for that reason. I returned it because of the above. Yes, it is cheap, but you are way far ahead to get a starter Kodak or the like for $20-30 more.

2 comments about Kodak ScanMate i1120 Scanner (8456923).

1. I have been using scanners for many years the build quality on this unit is terrible. This is definiteky not suitable for an office. The unit I received did not work straight out of the box. Cheap plastic components. Poor image quality. Terrible support. Avoid this product.I will be going back to canon scanners. Do not waste your time with this machine. Poorly written instructions cumbersome setup .



2. This scanner is being used un conjunction with the Dymo File system and it works great. It has very good OCR technology and the documents are always clearly scanned. I recommend it. However if you have large volume scanning, I suggest getting a larger more expensive scanner.

5 comments about Olympus Evolt E420 10MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only).

1. I purchased this camera in hopes of replacing my point and shoot. In the past, I have just missed too many shots because my point and shoot was too slow, or because it focused on the wrong object, or just had the wrong exposure. So I was looking for small DSLR, and when this camera came out with the pancake lens, I wanted to give it a try. My personal experience has been with a few different kinds of cameras, Canon A2, Yashica T4, Canon S100, Canon Digital Rebel, and a Minolta G500. I rated this camera as a single unit consisting of the body and the 25mm f/2.8 pancake lens. My tests have taken about 3 weeks and include two family vacations.
   
   Quality of the images (not including user error): 5/5
   Ease of Use: 4/5
   Feel: 5/5
   Live View mode: 2/5
   Advanced modes, Manual Mode, and manual focus: 3/5
   Fun: 5/5
   Ease of use for handing to others: 5/5
   Speed of use (not including Live View): 5/5
   Overall: 4/5
   
   Strengths:
   First off, the camera feels great. Even though it is small, it feels solid, it has a nice smooth shutter with a pleasing sound. The camera feels good in my hands. It feels better than my Digital Rebel. I have had two instances in which someone else dropped the camera from a height of 3 feet, and it has been fine. I have carried it in all kinds of bags with other gear and it appears to be very sturdy.
   The quality of the images I get is very good. In day light or normal indoor light, I get great images. The only limit on the quality is the skill of the photographer. I took a number of shots in low light (campfires and candle light), and those pictures look OK but not great. In those conditions I got pictures better than my point and shoot cameras, but not as good as I get with my Digital Rebel with an f/1.4 lens. I am not a professional photographer, so my standards may not be all that high, but I love the pictures I get.
   The biggest pleasant surprise of this camera was the Info display. There is an "Info" button that bring us a display showing all of the important settings. And the special part is that you can easily navigate to any setting and change it directly from that mode. I really love this. It makes it very easy to change the metering mode, and to check if I left the camera in any strange mode (IS0 1600, or manual focus mode).
   I have also given the camera to my wife and daughters to use. They were able to use it without any problems.
   I thought the Auto ISO selection works quite well. It only boosts the ISO when required.
   Finally, I find this camera to be lots of fun. I usually find any new camera to be fun, but this one has really captured my imagination. I felt the same way about the Digital Rebel when I first purchased it. I find myself taking it many places and getting lots of good pictures.
   
   Weaknesses and issues:
   My main complaint is that the camera is not small enough to replace my point and shoot. This is not a defect, just a realization on my part that the worlds smallest DSLR is not small enough. My next issue is that some pictures do not have the subject in proper focus. This camera makes fewer autofocus mistakes than a point and shoot, but my Digital Rebel does better. I suspect this is a function of the 3 focus points, but I don't know for sure.
   I tried to focus the camera manually, but I was not able to reliably get the subject in focus. I am not great at focusing manually, but this camera did not make it easy.
   The E420 does have a live view mode, that allows you to compose the picture using the LCD. I was eager to try this, and I found it very disappointing. After pressing the shutter, the camera moves the lens through a wide range of focus points before taking the picture. So the time it takes to the capture the picture is way too long. Sadly, this really defeats my interest in live view. I was able to improve the shot time by changing the auto focus mode, but it's still not fast.
   Finally, I have some smaller gripes. None of these is a terrible problem, but they did annoy me. First, Olympus includes an eye piece cover, and they sized it such that it fits into the hot shoe. Sadly, it fails out too easily, and I have almost lost it several times.
   Face detection seems like a good idea, but it is slow enough that I do not use it.
   After using the camera to take pictures of the stars at night, I mistakenly left the focus mode in manual, and the ISO set to 1600. Sadly, neither of those settings are visible in the view finder so I took quit a few shots that had out of focus subjects and a grainy appearance.
   The lens cap must be screwed off. I would prefer one that was removed by a pinch.
   Finally, there is one really odd item. The focus ring on the camera is not physically attached to the lens elements. This means that moving the ring does nothing if you are in the fully automatic modes, and it means that you do not get any physical feedback when you have reached the end of the focus range. While this is not a terrible problem, it really seemed weird to me.



2. I have fallen in love with the Olympus E-420 and the two prime lenses, the 25mm pancake and the 50mm f2.0. After many years of photography, going all the way back to the sixties, my nostalgia for certain elements of the old ways has been satisfied by this camera. The compact size, the light weight, the prime lenses, the high quality and the ability to shoot with the feeling that the camera and I are one -- all are quite wonderful.
   The pancake lens is so comfortable and convenient, I am quite willing to overcome its lack of perfection -- it's more than good enough. And the 50mm is for me the sharpest lens, with some of the most beautiful images that I have had in many yearsOlympus Evolt E420 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 25mm f/2.8 Pancake Zuiko Lens.
   And, peculiarly, I am thrilled that this camera focuses so dependably. I've used lots of Nikons and Canons. In recent years, I've suffered a lot from erratic focusing, mostly with the Canon DSLRs. The confidence I feel with the e-420 makes shooting a real pleasure.



3. It's my first SLR, and I couldn't be happier with it. I hesitated for a long time because I was worried that I wouldn't take the camera everywhere the way I did with my point and shoot. But it's small, light and just as easy to tote everyplace. The lenses are also much smaller and lighter, but with the same quality shots. And it takes simply beautiful pictures. The price wasn't so high that I had to hock my first born for it either, which was the other barrier holding me back.



4. I've had this camera for a couple of months now and I am nothing short of satisfied with this camera's look, feel, size and quality. For starters, this camera is really small! I always knew that it was touted as the world's smallest, but it really is that tiny! If used along with the pancake lens, this camera can be carried around all day in your jacket/coat pocket and will make an excellent tool for street photography. I also own an E-510 and other than the missing IS, I would say this camera has improved a lot over the E-x10 series.
   
   For starters, the JPEG engine and the new sensor are a noticeable improvement and this shows in the image quality. The camera also has a much better dynamic range and doesn't clip highlights like the E-510, which makes it very easy to use. The auto WB isn't as accurate as the E-510 though and it does have a tendency to make colors a little warmer, but this still looks really nice and isn't really a problem.
   
   Noise is also very well controlled and even at ISO 1600, the noise is very fine grained and not intrusive as such.
   
   In response to the other poster, the AF speed on this camera is plenty fast and extremely accurate and doesn't lack anywhere. The live view with face detection is an excellent feature when clicking group pictures or handing the camera to someone else to take pictures. Contrast-detect AF is slightly slow, but works as intended and is also quite accurate (not as accurate as TTL phase detect AF).
   
   Overall, for the price, this is an excellent package and great value for money. This camera is also the ideal camera if you want something you can carry around everywhere without compromising on image quality. I highly recommend this camera.



5. I buy two or three cameras a year. I hesitated on this camera because it has no image stabilization. But I recently took it to Europe and got great pictures in churches and museums. I set the ISO to 800 and had very sharp handheld pictures. The size is fantastic...very light and small. The live view works great...although the focus is slow. Focus if very fast in non-live view. To learn all the options, you'd have to spend quite a bit of time. But for most uses, you can learn to use the camera in about 5 minutes. Menus are very deep, so some options are difficult to keep track of. But in most competitors at this price level, those deep menued options don't even exist. Highly recommended.

5 comments about Canon Powershot SD550 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Beige).

1. I love everything about this camera: Size, weight, that it takes videos, etc. I've owned a few Canons and I like the brand.
   
   But there is one serious flaw with this one and it's a problem if you have kids or take action shots... they're blurry unless you use the flash. Well, I am not about to use the flash while my daughter plays in her indoor volleyball game. Every picture turned blurry. I have to try to catch her as still as possible.
   
   We had a cousin in from out of town and tried to take pics of him with the kids. Blurry blurry blurry until I used the flash. Of course, flash washes out and gives the photo an unnatural color. Sometimes you can't make indoor lighting bright enough to avoid this problem.
   
   Taking action photos outside works great and it's almost always crystal clear. Since there are many excellent reviews here, I won't rehash what they said -- this is a key point that needs to be brought to light.



2. this was a NICE camera. it took some mighty fine beautiful pictures. it was loaded with features, and it was nicely compact for easy carriage.
   
   until the warranty expired.
   
   i got this in may 2006. it stopped working on december 31st, 2007 (no kidding). whenever i tried to turn it on, it gives me the infamous canon "e18" error, and the lens refuses to retract or extend.
   
   i emailed canon about the problem, and they want me to pay $120 minimum for repairs. COME ON, CANON. THAT'S ALMOST HALF OF WHAT IT COST MY SISTER TO GET IT FOR ME NEW! i'm not the only person to have this problem happen to me. i tried following the "fix it yourself by twisting the lens" solution, which worked for many people with the same problem, but to no avail. worse yet, canon REFUSES to take care of the problem because they know it'll bring them some good money to have them repair it for me.
   
   all i can say is this: that's the last time i ever buy a camera from canon again. screw you, canon. i hope you're happy with the $300 you leached from my sister. this camera is PROOF that appearances are deceiving - it looks SO NICE, but functions like garbage after accountability is terminated.



3. I bought this camera before my senior year of college and have loved it ever since. The color and clarity of the photos are phenomenal. I especially love the ability to single-out certain colors so the whole photo is B&W except for things that are green (for example). I had an issue with it within the first year where it wouldn't focus. I think there was sand in it somewhere. Canon took the camera back (it was still under warranty) and fixed it free of charge. I took the camera with me to Southeast Asia for 6 months and thought it was a great size and very durable. Ideally, I would have liked to have brought my digital SLR with me, but given the circumstances, this worked just great.
   
   I recommend sticking to the Canon brand battery, by the way. I bought a no-name-brand battery to supplement the Canon battery (just in case) and the knock-off couldn't hold a charge after two months of use. I absolutely love this camera.



4. I bought the SD550 before my trip to Paris in 2006 and was most pleased with its lightness, ease of use and excellent photo quality! Early on I dropped it onto a concrete sidewalk whilst I was strolling along, but it only received scratches and worked fine thereafter (however, I learned it is best to use the wrist strap to prevent "droppage". Whew.) I have now owned it two years and just lately have more difficulty with fuzzy photos and notice it is not as great in lesser lighting situations. I do agree this camera does not work well for taking distance photos that require light (such a school concert), but over all I have enjoyed it. Next time I would look for one with image stabilizer.



5. We still have this camera in our family and it was an excellent buy, as all of our Canon cameras have been. Love the small Digital Elph format, which makes it easy to carry in my pocket or wife's purse. Picture quality is excellent and has great battery life.

5 comments about Sony Cybershot DSCV3 7.2MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom.

1. This camera is phenomenal and definitely the best camera I've owned. I've had the camera now for about 3 years and it still amazes me with the quality and clarity of photos I get from it. I had a Canon Powershot prior and wish I had this Sony DSCV3 instead. The fact that the Sony DSCV3 accepts both the Memory Stick and Compact Flash (and yes both in the camera at the same time) made it easy moving from the Canon which was Compact Flash only.
   
   There are so many settings capable on this camera as well as the scene modes, its hard to take a bad picture. Even with low light situations the hologram projection makes capturing your photo easy. Some situations definitely benefit from having the external flash unit available.
   
   I also love the Multi Burst and Speed Burst modes of the Sony DSCV3. These settings allow you to take several continuos shots in succession, typically for moving objects. It works great, does take some getting use to, and the recording time seams a little long at times. This recording time being the main thing it takes practice to get use to.
   
   I also have used the video capture capabilites quite a bit on various vacation trips and am very pleased with the results. Again, this is where the dual cards in the camera at the same time comes in handy, you can capture video to the Memory Stick card and capture your photos to the Compact Flash card. Very simple to do and provides for a lot of storage space.
   
   I did not like the Picture Package software that came with the camera, but I found a couple software programs I do like a lot, Corel's Photo Album 6 Deluxe is great for downloading the photos and videos from your camera as well as orgainizing them and most importantly, backing them up to an external hard drive and DVDs. I also have used the Corel Paint Shop product for editing my photos, one of the easiest to use that I've found. However, with the Sony DSCV3 I find the biggest thing I correct on my photos is the red eye. Even though it has the red eye reduction settings, you still get some red eye, depending on whether or not the people you are shooting are looking right at the camera lens or not.
   
   I'll probably have this camera for some time to come. The one I will look at next will be the Sony Alpha. Loving their cameras!



2. 1. I know it really doesn't make much sense to write a review on a camera that has been discontinued for many years, but I just wanted to document that this camera is still one of the best cameras I've ever owned / used. I continue to use it as my primary camera (mainly for snap shots)--> and it just produces excellent shots; both in JPEG and RAW (I mainly shoot RAW). The wide angle and macro lens are also excellent.
   
   2. The main cons are that of:
   a. very very very slow RAW write times.
   b. ... I think that's my only beef.
   
   3. It's sad that essentially most camera companies have abandoned RAW in their compact cameras (current exception Panasonic and Olympus... and I guess Fuji E900). However, I have renewed hope with the recent announcement that the Canon G9 will again have RAW capabilities. It would be even greater news if Sony came out with a "V4".
   
   4. Main point: if you want a semi-compact camera that'll deliver amazing results and can actually find one of these, you definitely will not be dissapointed. Kudos to Sony for producing this gem.



3. I am a 35mm art photographer and purchased this in January 2005 for snapshots of our new child.
   
   I have hated it almost every day I have owned it. Why?
   
   1) I have tried every "focus pattern" in the box and still have so many out-of focus pictures. Rarely is there a shot with true focus right on the subject's eye, for example. This is just not an issue with my old manual-focus film cameras.
   
   2) I have to scroll through menus to change ISO and shutter speed. I would have preferred controls that match the old film SLR's, manual, and right on top of the box.
   
   3) There is no grip area on the left side of the camera so when I let my preschooler hold it, her finger just naturally hits the lens.
   
   4) I prefer fixed-focus lenses because the image quality is so much better than a comparably-priced zoom lens.
   
   5) There is no way to bounce the flash off the ceiling to get a diffuse light instead of that awful, cheap-camera harsh glare on the subject.
   
   6) I need a faster lens.
   
   What do I like about it? It fits in a medium or large purse. But, frankly, I've stopped carrying it because I'm sick of the lousy images.
   
   For my purposes, I would give this camera zero stars.
   
   I'm so frustrated. I'm wondering if I should just shoot film for a couple more years, or if it's safe to buy a digital SLR yet. UGH.



4. It seems like compact digital cameras are being phased out at hyper-speed these days as each model is quickly supplanted by the next generation. These new cameras usually boast a boost in megapixels and zoom range, but those who look beyond the marketing mayhem are aware that more is not necessarily better.
   
   Meanwhile, my V3 still holds its own three years after I purchased it. I've looked carefully at the current crop of compact digital cameras out now, and I've come to the conclusion that none are worthy of replacing my V3, though I expect that day will come eventually.
   
   In general, I am very happy with the features, performance, image quality, and reliability. There are only two things I wish this camera had:
   
   *A wider angle lens (at least down to 28mm equiv.)
   *Image stabilization (or better yet, a wider aperture)
   
   I realize it is possible to address both these issues on the V3: by attaching a wide angle conversion lens for the former, and by putting the camera on a tripod for the latter. But it would be nice if these features were included as standard capabilities. If they had been, this camera would have been a home run. As it is, I still give the V3 4 stars...even by today's standards.



5. I bought my V3 in February of 2005 so this is a long term report. I've shot at least 5000 photos with it over the years and I'm still happy with it and it hasn't broke or gave me trouble. I came to this from years of using a Canon F1 and EF. Outside of the cool factor, I can't say I miss my old film cameras. Don't miss the weight on my neck either.
   
   Just ordered the Sony HVL-F32X flash unit for this since I have confidence that I'm not ready to move on to another camera until I forced to by circumstance. Hope I don't drop it ;)
   
   Wes

1 comments about Domke F-34L 19-Inch Protective Wrap (Red).

1. these are great, versatile, convenient, affordable...
   
   i use them for:
   wrapping spare lenses
   wrapping my digital SLR when i don't want to carry my big case and
   wrapping my little digital point and shoot, i toss in my purse and i don't have to worry about it.
   
   it is smaller than most cases and more protective.
   comes in lots of sizes and colors, i have 3.
   i don't have any complaints about them.
   
   they are a great product.

No comments about Sea & Sea DX-750G Underwater Digital Camera Kit with DX-750G 5.19MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom + Underwater Housing + Camera Pouch Case + Transcend 4GB 150x SecureDigital Card + High Speed USB SecureDigital Card Reader + Set of 4 - 2700mAh NiMH Rechargeable AA Batteries with AC/DC Rapid Charger + Digital Image Recovery Software + Memory Card Storage Wallet + Microfiber Cleaning Cloth.

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z40 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. I've been an avid digital camera buyer/user for years....When I bought the EX-Z40, it was with extreme excitement. I've been using this Casio EX-Z40 digital camera for 1 1/2 years and it is a disappointment to me. >:< Don't get me wrong, I love the size and I like all the functions on this camera, but I would gladly give those things up for better pictures.
   
   The only time a picture comes out decent, is if ithe subject is close to you (4 to 10 feet) or in its macro mode. Macro is good.
   Distances and outside pics, like telephoto...just forget it. Don't even bother because you will wind up deleting the pics anyway. Keep the camera very steady..it is a must. Alot of out of focus pics. I know how to hold a camera so alot of it was not my fault. Very Grainey pics too. Even the color is off at times. I use a High End digital Nikon and I love the colors with that one. I've seen small digital cameras take good pictures, not this one.
   
   I took several outside pictures 2 weekends ago of a beautiful creek with layered stones and water flowing over them. It was very very breath taking. I was so excited to put the pictures into my computer when I got home just to find out that they were mostly all terrible. How disappointed I was.
   
   I've been disappointed too many times with this camera. Maybe my camera is a lemon. :(
   JUST BE VERY CAREFUL ON CHOOSING YOUR NEXT DIGITAL CAMERA FOR QUALITY.
   I ordered a Kodak to replace this one...the Kodak V530, which I read up on and read great things about it. It was rated high! It's on its way to me and I can't wait to take the Casio out of my purse and put it into a drawer or sell it to someone who dosn't mind the pictures coming out funny like I do.
   
   BEING FINIKY MEANS YOU TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR PICTURES.
   
   Thanks all...D. Brinkley



2. I was a bit skeptical of the Casio brand but I liked all the features of this camera and read a positive up review in a photography magazine so I took the leap. I haven't regreted it a bit. This is a great "casual" camera with easy settings for picking just the shot you need.
   
   Mine has taken a lot of abuse and has never failed to perform. I highly recommend the leather belt pouch for protection during carry. The only problem I have is deciding whether to upgrade to the 6 or 7 megapixel Exilim!



3. The pictures were very high quality, when the camera was working. My only complaint there was that even zoomed in, the objects of most pictures at a distance looked ant like. The camera's zoom mechanism broke 3x. The first time I had fixed at my cost. I was not sure that I had not caused the damage. One day after getting it back, the problem resurfaced and the repair people fixed it again. This was the second long repair time. About 2 months later I was at a music festival, went to turn it on and guess what? Yep, the zoom mechanism was broken again. I am not going to bother fixing it. After I get the pictures off it (the only way now is directly from the SD card), this camera is going to that great camera in the sky.
   Tony



4. About 18 months ago, purchased the Z40 for my teenage daughter.
   It's a great little camera with a long battery life. Last month the lens jammed in the open position. Called Casio and would cost $200 to repair. Did a little research and found Casio has a problem with lenses jamming. Turns out the camera will accidently turn on in your pocket or purse and the lens cannot fully extend. These cheap plastic rings break and the camera is useless. I have just begun to fight and have even found a lawyer who is gathering info for a possible class action suit.
   If you are going to buy this camera, get the optional insurance. You will get the camera repaired for free but it could takes months. Good luck!



5. With 20 different "scene" shots this camera makes my pictures look semi-professional. The macro mode is incredible for close-ups and has vibrant detail in the resulting pictures. There's also a Sepia and Black and White mode for retro looking pictures apeasing the aspiring artist in us all. Along with the delay/firework setting, night shots of fireworks or lightning look stunning. I really can't sing the praises of this camera enough. I've owned it for 2 years and plan to replace it only with another Exilim. Don't hesitate buying one. Oh, and I can get over 400 shots WITH THE FLASH ON before worrying about recharging.

2 comments about GE-E850 8MP Digital Camera with 5X Optical Zoom (Silver).

1. Wow, This Camera will blow away even the Popular Canon ELF models. It has a 3 inch screen. It has all the red eye reductions and face capture technolgy that those other $175 to $200 cameras have but its better. It even has more Optical Zoom - 5 X, instead of 3 X...
   
   If you shop around for features you will see that this is the best value for your money. I am surprised that nobody else noticed it. GE really does bring good things to life, don't let the name fool you. They do make some very good quality cameras too, not just home appliances.



2. Looked like a good deal, but the picture quality was sorely lacking.
   Tried many differnt settings, in daylight and at night. I'd give it a B-.
   Comes down to clarity and definition, which I was used to with my old Sony; it just wasn't there!