5 comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black).

1. I am loving the quality of pictures on this camera. The pictures are beautiful. I also love the many different picture options available that are pre-programmed into the camera.
   
   After about 4 months of use, the flash died while I was in Mexico on vacation. I heard a small pop right as I tried to take a picture. As it was under warranty, I sent the camera into Panasonic (I had to pay shipping) and they fixed it and sent it back in 2 weeks.
   
   So, while I love practically everything about this camera, I worry that it is not durable enough to last a long time. I don't think I am too rough with it.



2. I bought this camera about a month ago, so far it has been very good to me. It takes really nice quality photos. The battery lasts a really long time. I take pictures of pets a lot and its very hard to get one with them sitting still, and it's hard to use a flash because pets get really bad red-eye. But this camera has a specific setting for pets! There are so many different settings i haven't even discovered them yet. I think this camera could make anyone a great photographer. I totally recommend it.



3. I recently purchased this camera through amazon. If I were to purchase again, I would probably choose the comparable Sony or Canon model. While I appreciated the Japanese quality of the camera, the performance left much to be desired: my first outing with the camera was to a high school dance that I had organized, and I could see nothing through the digital viewfinder--there is no standard window viewfinder--and this inability to see anything, mixed with focusing and color problems, led to horrible photos. I also found the camera's function controls, as well as the bundled software, to be very non-intuitive, with a large number of commands required for navigation. I do not recommend this camera for general purpose use, particularly among buyers who may wish to take photos in darker environments and/or do not want to spend great amounts of time reading and rereading the user's guide to ensure proper functioning of the camera.



4. I had been very pleased with this camera until it suddenly developed oil spots on the interior of the lens. I was instructed by Panasonic to send it in for repairs. After 3 weeks I finally received my camera back in good working condition only to have the oil spots appear again two weeks later. At that point I requested a replacement but was informed by Panasonic that my only recourse was to continue to send it back for repairs. Unacceptable. I would strongly urge all considering this product, or any Panasonic product, to think long and hard before taking the plunge as, my experience has been that the company will not stand behind their product.



5. This camera takes very good photos in the day, but awful photos at night. What I didn't like about this camera, is that you will need a tripod to take pictures if you are taking photos without flash or in an ambient with poor light, because your are going to get awful pictures.
   When you take pictures and you watch them on the display, you think they look beautiful, but when you download to the computer, you will see that some are shaken.
   Look for another camera. I am very sure that there are better than this one.

5 comments about Sony Cybershot DSCW80 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot (Pink).

1. I used to have an Olympus Stylus Zoom 80 digital cam and my finace bought me the Sony Cybershot DSC-W80I last year. I liked the Olympus, but it was an old model and I wanted more functionality in a camera. However, I am disappointed in the Sony Cybershot. It is great for taking outdoor pictures, but don't even think of getting a good picture indoors, of motion or anything that's not stationary. It boasts the Double Anti-Blur Technology with Super Steady Shot, but this is a joke. A lot of the pictures come out blurry and you have to spend a lot of time adjusting the settings to figure out how to get a good picture. It does not take very good low light images even though it has adjustable sensitivity, twilight, and ISO settings. I tried to take pictures at a party where there was average lighting and colored lights, and they ALL came out blurry unless I used the flash, which still didn't look great b/c everything was too bright for the actual setting. Without the flash, the people in the pictures were literally transparent; They looked like ghosts and there were streaks of light across the images. Horrible.
   It does have great red eye reduction and fast shutter speeds for taking multiple pictures (again, these will come out blurry if there is ANY movement). I've had the Sony Cybershot for 7 months, but I am going to go back to Olympus.



2. I am very happy with this camera! Great picture quality, self explanatory functions, and great size for taking with you every where! I do not need a hundred different settings, or the latest super savvy technology- I was just looking for a camera that makes it easy to take good pictures- whether it's a special occasion, or just a fun everyday moment, and this camera is great for that. The battery life is good, too! Another big plus is the great flash; out of all cameras I have had, it has the most flattering, soft-but-still-illuminating flash; people look great, not like deer caught in headlights. I took me some time to find a camera case for it, since I didn't want to spend almost $40 on the Cybershot ones; if anyone else feels the same way I can recommend Swiss Army's "the sherpa" I believe the style is called- fits perfectly, and costs less than $15!



3. I am not sure about all the "positive" reviews on this camera. Maybe it is the particular one I have got, but I do see some very negative reviews. I grew up in a photo studio and know enough about cameras. Only ~1 out of 3 pictures I took with this camera turned out reasonably good. Majority of the pictures were blurry and grainy, sometimes even in well-lighted settings. Overall quality of the pictures are not nearly as good as my ancient Canon G2 (3 or 4 MP? I bought it 8 years ago, unfortunately battery died 2 years ago). What a waste of many cozy moments! I have decided to trash this piece of junk and get a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5, which I hope will work better. Don't think I can return my Sony to Office Depot since I bought it 9 months ago.



4. If you plan on taking pictures of small children or baby, THIS IS NOT THE CAMERA! As some of the other posting mentioned. Motion produces Fuzzy or Ghost-like image. Low light produce grainy pictures. I know some would say that the way it works but I don't recall my old 2.0MP sony camera was this bad. The only optimal setting I find is a very bright sunny day inside or outside and your subject is not moving around then you have great pictures. I also find that sometimes you think you took a great picture as seen in the LCD but when you actually see it on your computer, its a total different story.



5. This was excellent service. I was a little nervous ordering over the internet, but delivery and product were top notch.

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2 comments about Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm AF-S VR Zoom Lens + Nikon 55-200mm AF-S Zoom Lens + EN-EL9 Battery + Case + Cameta Bonus Accessory Kit.

1. This bundle will let you hit the ground running with the D60, provided you have SD cards already, which I did! :) If you don't, select one of Cameta's other bundles which include SD cards.
   
   Cameta ships fast. Highly recommended.



2. i like the camera alot , i got it on time, i got all the equipment that was included, and ill be happy to purchase more from amazon.com

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5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-S770 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Dark Blue).

1. i like this camera a lot. i've owned 3 other casio models (ex-m20, ex-s500, ex-s600), 1 samsung (nv10), and 1 canon (sd750) and i like this one the most. i'll admit that it's really easy to get a good shot with the samsung and the canon, so people might prefer them over the casios, but i feel like i've got a good enough understanding of the casio to get the results that i want. so in regards to picture taking, it's really up to the user how well the images come out.
   
   one reason i really enjoy this camera is the extent to which i can customize it to my liking. it really is only a few things, like a few customizable buttons and the ability to choose which settings the camera will remember. but the menu layout is very very intuitive to begin with, so the camera is very enjoyable to use apart from the customizing features. another minor (but great) feature is the adjustable flash intesity - really good for avoiding over-exposure in closer shots.
   
   i'm big on videos and this camera is awesome for that! i don't understand what other reviewers are saying when they only say that the sound is "ok." i think the sound is pretty good (i've compared it with various other manufacturers and models). the only camera that is better in sound capture quality (in my opinion) is the canon sd750. but the only setting where the sd750 outshines the ex-s770 is when you're trying to record a video of a live concert. i discovered this 'cause my gf had the sd750 before i did. this is actually what made me purchase the sd750. however, 1 week into playing with the canon, i realized that the canon saves videos in a very large file format. so this is where the ex-s770 ends up being on top again. on a blank 2BG SD card, i was only able to get 16 minutes (640x480 @ 30fps) on the sd750 (seriously, WTF?!). but with the ex-s770 (same quality settings) i was able to get a little over 2 hours and i still considered the sound quality to be quite excellent.
   
   another neat feature that shouldn't be weigh in too much in your decision - but still worth mentioning - is the data feature. it allows you to convert any type of data file and have it upload directly to your camera. i use it for train maps and schedules. again this isn't a big deal at all. if you've already got an a smartphone, you can already do that and prob even more. but still, it's there if you want to use it.
   
   ok, this is too long. but the above reasons are why i ended up choosing the casio exilim ex-s770.



2. I brought the camera as a gift for the wife (per her wishlist) so I didn't know anything about the cam when I brought it....but now that I have it for awhile I love it.
   PROS:
   -Built like a tank (ie. I accidentally drop it from about 5 feet and it landed on gravel with rocks). The camera now has a big dent on it but still works great.
   -takes decent/normal video.
   -I came from a 3.2 Mpixel camera from this so the pictures blew me away. I liked the picture quality that I now use it instead of my DSLR when I want good pictures during informal events.
   -took the exilim on a tropical beach for vacation and the pictures that came out are beautiful. Turned me into a shutterbug during that trip...I was taking 100 to 300 shots per day...LOVE it!
   CONS:
   -make sure you have the cam's cradle to charge the camera!
   -flash sucks (but same goes to other point and shoot cameras) so, just try not to use the flash or just accept washout pics at night when using flash. Not a big issue for me!



3. This is the best camera I have ever purchased. I love the huge screen on the back of the camera. When printed, the pictures come out very clear with great color. I would definitly recommend.



4. My wife and I have owned the Casio Exilim for over a year. I am writing this review now to give an impression of our normal usage and how the Exilim has performed.
   I have been extremely pleased. The big pluses are:
   
   * FAST! Camera turns on and is ready to take pictures almost instantly! - one of the criteria I looked at closely when purchasing was the "boot" time. We tested the display models at a store before purchasing. This model was the fastest by far.
   
   * SD card easy to access - I strongly recommend purchasing a large SD card and a card reader for your desktop or laptop. It makes transferring and managing your images fast and simple.
   
   * Comes with excellent dock - I have come to love a good docking station for electronic products. The Exilim comes with a dock that is well designed and works great for recharging.
   
   * Is very slim - this is truly a pocket camera. The best camera is the one you have with you. Period.
   
   * Large screen size - nearly the entire back of the camera is screen!
   
   *Takes great pictures - we have taken some pretty spectacular outdoor images. As is typical of digital cameras, indoor images are fairly grainy and not nearly as lovable. However, it performs as well or better than other small digitals I have used indoors.
   
   *Battery - we have never had problems with the battery life during normal vacations. The occasional recharge at home is all we need. The battery has also survived a year of normal use without showing signs of age. If it does become a problem, Casio has made it extremely simple to swap out batteries - it's a matter of seconds.
   
   Summary: if you're looking for a small camera that can be kept on hand and trusted for special occasions like vacations, I highly recommend the Exilim EX-S770.



5. Bought one for my wife a little more than a year ago. I liked it so much for the nice large screen to view and to take shots and also ease of use for tech savvy people like myself that I decided to buy one for myself. It took me a few hours of shopping around due to the camera being last years model but I found it at less than half of what I paid for hers and its new,never been refurbished or opened for any reason.
   Using a "large memory card" SD HC sim card meant that I could take a ridiculous amount of pictures and even take surprisingly good quality video and allot of it from such a small camera.Its thin, light and not a battery beast like digi cams of the past.

4 comments about Argus VGA Digital Camera Pink 2 Mb Int Mem 1 Aaas.

1. I got this as a first digital camera for my 11 yr old daughter,I figured for the price no matter how bad it was, it would get her used to using one. Well, I must say that the pictures are not great by any standards. You have to be in very good light and be very close to your subject to get a picture,BUT the software was worth every penny I spent!!!!
   We have had so much fun with it. There are a whole bunch of background choices,it has cartoons,trading card style,etc...just all kinds of pictures.
   They have a spot cut out in the face of whatever one you choose, that you put the persons face from your photograph in them and then you can print them.It's a hoot, we have put my sons face on a cartoon clown, My daughters face on a weightlifter, the dogs face on a baby. All kinds of stuff and then laugh till we cry.
   My daughter learned how to take pretty decent pictures with the little camera and then just throws the thing in her backpack or whatever.It has held up to being dropped on the floor and knocked across the room. I would say go for it if you are thinking about getting this for a young child because even if the camera itself doesn't last, you still have the software and you can use a better camera to download the photos.



2. This was suppose to be a gift for my daughters birthday. It was very misleading in the description. It never stated it was a mini camera small enough to fit in the palm of my hand. I returned the product and it cost me more in the long run.



3. This camera is small, but fun. The only complaint is the one button that controls the functions is in a spot that is easy to accidentally depress. Most of the functions have a code that has to be deciphered with a supplied pamphlet, which means you need to keep up with that to continue to use the camera.
   
   The supplied tether is a nice length and convenient. The case that is supplied is adequate for the camera, I only wish it were large enough to hold the pamphlet with the function codes.
   
   I do like the fact that you can chose between high res and low res images so you can control your storage space.



4. I was naive to assume this camera would be recognized as a plug & play storage device. Oddly enough, it is recognized as a webcam. It turns out the only way to upload pictures taken is through the included software, and as far as I can tell there's no way to just get the image w/o using one of their silly templates (where you can put the subject's face in a frame or a cut-out). I spent about 15-20 min trying to figure out how, but if there is a way it is far from intuitive. But the worst is the image quality, even for a .3 Mpix camera; you can barely see any detail.

5 comments about Olympus Stylus 820 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom (Red).

1. I take many many pictures and I absolutely HATE this camera. The only pics that come out barely average are the outside pics. The inside pics are dark and blurry. I have messed around with the settings and still cannot get any sort of improvement! Do NOT buy this camera. For what I have been readng you want the Fuji Finepix f40fd, the Cannon Powershot SD1000! I purchased the Fuji and so far LOVE it! The higher the ISO number, the better. Good luck! Happy shopping!



2. I am a huge olympus fan and was looking for a small camera to replace my chunky C-765. The Stylus 820 was given to me as a gift and I've tried to use it, but every photo is blurry. I've adjusted the settings, I've used the highest quality settings, etc - nothing changes it. And I'm not shooting professional photos, but when an average group photograph in the middle of the day with no extremes (lighting, colors) and it STILL can't turn out? Its just a bad camera. Its begun to freeze on me, requiring me to take out the battery and put it back in. Its too late for me to return it to Olympus, but I'd just strongly discourage anyone from purchasing this camera.



3. The Stylus 820 has a short battery life, the inability to turn the power off while connected to the computer to conserve battery life, it locks-up while taking pictures requiring removal of the battery to restart, the images are often blurry even when using a tri-pod, and the cheap plastic battery cover broke the first week and had to be replaced. Crap! Crap! Crap!



4. For 20 years I've been a user of the Olympus Stylus cameras first film and then a Stylus 410 (took on the appalachin Trail for 2100 miles). They were great! However beware!! This 820 is trash. Very, very poor quality pictures, even during the day. This company needs to repay folks for their purchase. They should not get away with putting out a product like this. There are too many folks that have the same poor quality that I have.



5. My husband got me this for Christmas last year. Unlike my husband, I'm NOT a photography buff, but I wanted a small easy to use point-and-shoot camera! This camera was bought based on our experience with Olympus, particularly our daughter's Stylus 760! I liked the 760, and thought it would have been more than adequate for my needs; husband decided to "upgrade" to the Stylus 820!
   
   I love the size of the camera - I can easily slip it into my handbag without it being a nuisance. That's probably the best thing I can say about it.
   
   The outdoor shots with this camera have been merely OK, not great but the indoor shots/ night time shots are terrible!
   
   We've been so disgusted that my husband has considered passing on this camera to our 10 year old, and buying me another camera of another brand, probably Canon.
   
   Did I mention that the Olympus neoprene case recommended on Amazon, for this camera, actually fits very badly? I switched to a no-name case that fits nicely, takes up a lot less space in my bag and cost me half what I paid for the Olympus case!
   
   Based on my experience, I am not tempted to buy Olympus again!