5 comments about FujiFilm FinePix S5000 3.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom.

1. This was my second digicam from Fuji. It was better than the first one I had.
   
   What I liked:
   Amazing image quality
   Easy to use
   Manual controll
   Great manual
   Came with memory card and batteries
   Very fast, images showed quickly, little lag time
   
   What I didn't like
   Slow start up of 3 seconds
   As the camera got old it started crashing, it would shut off at random times



2. I usually start by stating in bullet points why I like this camera.=, follow by what I don't like, and would I buy it again? Blah Blah.
   
   This review, I'd start with the little things I don't like, first....
   1) The built in flash, while not user friendly and bright, IS NOT bright enough for many in door or cludy day shooting purposes. It would be perfect if the S5000 came with flash shoe adapter.
   
   2) Everytime you take out the batteries, it resets itself, no more time, date, month, year and Resolutions. Have to set all up again. This camera records in 1MP, 3MP, and 6MP. But once the batteries are disconected, it defaults back to 1MP recording.
   
   3) Digital Zoom, a bit flaky and grainy and very obviously digital zoom.
   
   Now, what's good about Fuji S5000?
   
   Absolutely everything else. ABSOLUTELY.
   
   10X Optical zoom, great focussing, lively color,lighting,metering, ISO flexibilty, black n white option, comes with a 55mm adapter ring you can fit with UV, and other great stuff like polariser (which I use frequently).
   
   Recently I even added in a wide angle converter (because S5000 angle no wide enough) and it's still taking stunning beauties (outdoors only tho)
   
   I even won 2 amatuer award for some pictures I took with this camera.
   
   I know you can get it anymore as its an obsolete model, but watch out for Fuji S9000. It should be the next best thing after S5000.
   
   Don't be fooled by S5500, S5100, or S7000. They higher in resolution but don't take as good photos, my opinion anyway (used them too) but stuck to S5000. If Fuji comes out with later versions of S9000, I'll get one. The S9000 is the same bulk and size, and weight as an actual DSLR already but still lack certain SLR functions (ie. lens change, flexible aperture priority, etc), so might as well get EOS400 (Rebel 10MP), if you want to get the S9000



3. The Fuji S5000 has a memory chip in it which retains the day/date/time information, but after 12 months to 2 years this chip losses its capacity to hold a charge therefore losing the date/time. Fuji wants $250 to replace the chip! My camera failed a few weeks out of warranty. Each time I change batteries, I have to reset date and time. What a pain in the neck!



4. I have had this camera for 3 years now, it replaced a Kodak digital that broke. I have been pleased from the first day it arrived. It had been through a lot (Key west, Disney, DC, NY etc) of vacations. It has been abused, bumped, dropped, gotten wet, kids sticky fingers and it still works great. If you are looking for a great deal for a DSLR style camera, this is it, look no further, because this camera is IT. This camera can also provide you with a great learning experience, no only will it tell you when the shutter speed is too fast, but it can even tell you if the aperture is not enough to take a excellent photo, and with 3.1 effective megapixels, your photos will print out better than Kodak prints. ...
   I now have the Nikon D80 and this has now been promoted to teaching tool for the kids to learn photography. I would recommend this camera to anyone wanting a quality camera at a reasonable price.
   
   I also recommend getting a 1GB xd card.



5. I've had the Fuji S5000 for four years now and love it. In fact, over the summer I purchased the new Olympus 18x optical zoom and took it back as other than the greater zoom I didn't like it as much as my S5000. When I purchased it it was just under $300 and the best bang for buck in my opinion. There were other cameras with more megapixels or other features, but I wanted that balance between quality and price and I got it. This is a sturdy camera that I've taken all over the world traveling with me as well as every backpacking trip, canoe trip, snowball fight, etc. Just over the weekend it got buried in the snow - I brushed it off and kept snapping.
   
   I have to admit, I am starting to look at new cameras because I'd like more megapixels, but all the cameras have to compare to the S5000 as sturdy, quick, and great pictures.
   
   This is a good camera that will take nice wildlife photos (not WONDERFUL - that's where the bang for buck comes in - it's still for the hobbyist) - I've got moose, bald eagles, deer and lots of fun ones of the new puppy.
   
   I give this camera 5 stars because you're getting what you pay for - a sturdy camera with adequate megapixels and a nice 10x optical zoom lens.
   
   ~L'aura

5 comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black).

1. This camera display excellent pictures! for non professional cameras for my its the best. Note that i have made an extensive review about cameras and I Decided for Lumix. The best technology, the best quality, its number one in the market. dont think it more, i wasted to much time tinking about it already.



2. I like it lots. I haven't figured it out yet, but its going to be a lot of fun using that wide angle feature of this camera.



3. This is a great camera, that takes great pictures. I got one for Christmas, and decided we needed 2. The pictures are great, and the videos that it can take are good quality. I would not rely on it as a video camera, but it's handy when you need one.



4. great deal at $166. not as intuitive to use until you get used to wheel to set modes. i cannot see small symbols on wheel without glasses. screen is nice and big, but lack of viewfinder makes it harder for outdoor shots in sunlight. excellent battery life. fabulous quality pictures with no blur. excellent auto fill in flash for backlit outdoor shots. very pleased with it.



5. I knew how this camera worked. My boyfriend had one just like it a few years back, so I was obsessed in getting it myself. But in the meantime, the great little camera I knew turned into an even greater camera. Now it makes movies and has a lot of little features that help you take amazing pictures. In three words: I Love It! Always keep it in my purse handy. It's just the greatest little cam I ever had, and people just love my pictures.

5 comments about Sony Cybershot DSC-T10 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Steady Shot Zoom (Pink).

1. So I waited and saved up to buy THIS camera. I had to have it after seeing how cute it was and hearing about all of its features including the supposedly Super SteadyShot stabilization. So finally, I bought it and I must say, for the price, it has been a let down. Don't get me wrong, it's VERY cute and small - easily fitting into a pocket or purse. And some of the features are very nice, like the flip down front to turn on and off, but the negatives outweigh the positives. Use your $300+ dollars towards a SLR camera or save yourself some money and buy a cheaper camera. This one is not worth it. I made the mistake of not returning it a few days after I got it, thinking I just didn't know how to use it properly. If anyone reads this review and still wants a barely used t10, contact me!
   
   My major problems inlcude:
   
   **Even though it has "Super SteadyShot stabilization" I still get blurry pictures just like I would with any other camera. I don't see this amazing technology Sony claims this camera possesses.
   
   **There's something wrong with the design of the camera and the flash being so close the the lens. This results in large reflective circles appearing in some of your pictures for no apparent reason and it's impossible to repair the image once this has happened. You never know when they will appear and it results in the picture being ruined. Sony acknowledges the problem but offers no solution. They claim it's due to "dust particles in the air."
   
   **The next MAJOR problem is red eye. I have never experienced such terrible red eye problems on any camera. There is a red eye reduction setting which does ABSOLUTEY NOTHING.
   
   **The camera is cute and small, but the cord that comes with it to transfer pictures resembles an octopus. Sony attempted to make an "all-in-one" cord for this camera, but ended up making a nuissance. I like to carry the camera and cord in one small case so, if need be, I can transfer my pictures to a computer whenever I like. This cord makes that impossible because although the camera is tiny in size, this cord would take up half my purse! It may seem trivial, but it's a pain to me.



2. I think this camera is great!
   It just amazes me how people bad mouth things that are not perfect.
   I got a great deal for $179.99 at Officemax back in August 2007.
   
   Pros:
   Perfect compact size, and takes great pictures. I take it everywhere
   Great price!
   Everyone I show my pictures too always says, wow you camera takes good pictures".
   Easy to use!
   Flip the door down to turn on is very cool.
   
   Cons:
   I do notice the white spots every now and then, but it is not all the time.
   And yes it has a monsterous all in one chord, but so what?
   And no one likes the red-eye reduction mode everyone says they go blind from it,
   so I had to turn it off. and now all my pics have red eye.
   
   So do not listen to all the bad reviews here, this is a great little camera.
   I am very happy with my purchase.



3. soy fotografo aficionado de uso rudo y he tenido unas siete camaras digitales mmm varias aiptek , varias sony dsc y de la t pues todavia tengo la t7, bueno puedo decir con seguridad que es una camara my confiable porque toma fotos muy buenas y la bateria te dura por dias y eso que le daba un uso muy rudo (se me perdio), el video que toma es bastante bueno asi como te permite hacer zoom mientras estas grabando video- esto casi ninguna camara digital lo hace- y es delgada a diferencia de los nuevas dsc t...la compraria otra ves



4. I love my camera! Of course I researched the item in consumer reports before purchasing and it lived up to it's name!



5. I REPEAT!!!...do not buy this camera..or any other sony camera for that matter....Many people, including myself, have experienced a very simple but devastating problem with it. IT WILL NOT TURN ON. The battery is fully charged and nothing. I tested the battery in another camera and it worked fine so the problem is with the camera. And by the way, i find it kind of funny how everybody that i have spoken to who has this problem mentioned that it didn't happen until after the 1 year warranty had expired. Save yourself the heartache that you will experience in little over a year and stay away from Sony!!

5 comments about DXG 568 5.1MP Compact Digital Camera.

1. For $100 you don't expect anything spectacular, but you do expect a functional camera. Sure, it looks good in the package with sleek lines and nice buttons. Don't waste your time or money. Once you open it, you'll be amazed at the arcane icons, obscure menu, and poor documentation. After taking a few pictures, you can proudly show all your friends that any subject can appear dark, blurry, and grainy with the wrong camera. Finally, after you turn on the camera, you're limited to one flash photo, so use it wisely. Seriously, turn the flash on, take 1 picture, then the flash is disabled and you have to turn the camera off and on before you can take another flash picture. Never thought I'd have to reboot a camera. Save your money, or buy a good sketch pad instead.



2. I have been using this camera for three months. Very poor picture quality unless the lighting is perfect and the camera held absolutely still. I expected more, even for a camera that cost less than $80. There are other problems (eg, battery life, recycle time), but by now you should have a clue that this is not something you will be happy with. You will be much better off looking at another brand.



3. i'm fourteen years old and i love this camera its totally awesome. its got a timer on it so me and my friends can run and get a picture of all of us. and the only thing that really aggrivated me about it was that it took a couple seconds after hitting the button to take a picture. the flash is only needed SOMETIMES, indoors otherwise its not needed outside. i mean really if you are getting this for a teeenager or if ur clumsy this is a great camera i (Accedentally) dropped it from the TOP of my gym and it slid all the way down the stars and the batteries fell out and everything and we ran down there i put the batteries back in and it worked PERFECTLY!!
   
   i'm on here b/c as we all know digital cameras CANT get wet. yep i droped it in a puddle :(
   
   great for teenagers:)



4. I got this camera to upgrade from my 3.1mp camera and was very disapointed. Though it was easy to work the pictures were blurry and dark most of the time and after a while i went back to using my old camera. I plan on giving it to the kids. Photo quality does not matter that much to them. Spend your money on another camera



5. We got this camera as a gift from a friend, and it's pretty astonishing how bad the pictures have turned out. Picture quality is at best comparable to a bad camera phone. I wouldn't trust it to take pictures at any important events.

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare DX4330 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. This is the easiest to use digital camera I have ever seen. It has the ability to take movies, and even has different modes (auto, sports, macro, low-light, and ZOOM)... all without making it complicated. That's why this camera is good for beginners and experienced users alike (enough options for many of us, but easy for the novices). It has a 1.8inch viewable LCD. I've found that the cams with bigger screens used up batteries to fast, and those with smaller screens just weren't big enough to see. This camera has INTERNAL MEMORY. A big plus because many digital cameras only rely on memory cards. Also, you have the option of using SD memory cards if you want. They're cheaper than SONY memory stick, more compact that Compact Flash cards, and are so versitile because it's the same size that fits into PDA's such as palm-pilots. This makes it especially handy. The flash is easy to use on this camera and isn't overpowerful like my last camera. It's bright enough without drowning out the image with white flash.
   
   Only drawback is that the Dock is usually sold seperately. I suggest you buy it bundled with the Dock (charges batteries) to save serious $$ on batteries. You can also always use regular AA batteries in a pinch.



2. I LOVE THIS CAMERA! I bought it just over 3 yrs ago after my youngest son was born. It is so easy to use, so much it can do. I did have 1 digital camera before this and to download the pictures I would spend a frustrating 30 minutes every time to get my computer to 'see' it. My husband doesn't like 'complicated' electronics but he will use this. Much to my joy I receive e-mailed pictures from him every couple of weeks (I am currently deployed to Iraq). Since being here a few other people have been interested in buying a digital camera and I HIGHLY recommended a Kodak Easyshare. I actually wish Kodak would start making digital video cameras. This is the next step for video and I would defiantly by one...



3. I had some initial problems with the camera after purchase, and had to return it to Kodak twice for repairs. But since then it has worked fine. I enjoy the Kodak picture program that came with the camera, although it does not offer all the possibilities of the Adobe Photo House program. Camera is convenient and easy to use, and I'm sure it is capable of doing much more than I have discovered to this point.



4. When it come to ease of use price and phot quality this camera is it.



5. The camera is easy to use and the quality of the pictures is very good. Getting the pictures out of the camera and into your computer is another matter. The software is very un-intuitive, lots of "albums" and "gallerys" but all we wanted to do is get the photos into the PC. The "Help" file is not much help and Kodak's webpage essentially says to read the manual. Now I know why Kodak is going down the tubes.

5 comments about Panasonic DMC-FZ50S 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver).

1. I really didn't want to rate this product at this time. Not because of the product, but because of the poor service.
   
   They did not mail it out until the day is was due at my front door step. They had a glitch in their system, recognized it, and sent the product out at Two day-air. (wonderful). Then more glitches happened. They sent the package with a note insisting that I personally sign for it.
   
   They clearly should have asked me first. Like most people, I can't lose work and sit around for a four-hour UPS delivery window. I tried to contact them and get something done, but it didn't work. I called them several times (had to wait "on hold" for 30-45 minutes - BY THE RECEPTIIONIST, OR WHO EVER IS SUPPOSE TO ANSWER THEIR PHONE- each time). I consider that a rude way to conduct business. I also sent emails which to which they promptly responded. They offered serious apologies, but still no camera.
   
   FINALLY, about 7-10 days behind the delivery schedule, the camera arrived. By then I was so disgusted with the company that I refuse to accept this shipment. I was fed up with the vendor.
   
   Of course that called for another round of phone calls to which I was put on hold for over an hour - I finally hung up in disgust. Let me make one thing clear in their defense. The unbeliably bad phone call waits were just to get someone to answer the phone and conect me to the right department. The one or two times I actually got to peak with someone in the right ddepartment was otstanding. They are good people. That is why I waited more than month to offer my comments. They, I blieve, they did their best to get the camera to me. They had nothing to do with the UPS delivery system.
   
   I am still waiting for my refund!!! They don't answer their phone (try calling thei number). They also no longer answer my emails
   
   It's time for me to get Amazon involved. I want my refund!!!
   
   Anyway, I finally brought the camera from another store. IT WORKS WONDERFULLY. BUY IT!



2. Great deal on this camera. It offers so much in control, and yet will still take a snapshot. It arrived on time, in good order, just as advertised. I was hesitant as it was a third party vendor (Adorama), but it was an excellent deal and completely as advertised.



3. I agree in full with what everyone says about the image quality and ability to take raw pictures. It is a remarkable camera. One complaint I had was its ability to autofocus in low-light levels. Even manual focusing, which appeared on the screen to be in focus later turned out to be out of focus. I would recommend to them to use a white light focusing mechanism instead of the red light that comes on in low light, near object situations. Cameras I have used with this white light have always autofocused better for me. What confused me(and this is more of an observation that a complaint) was the inclusion of this camera in a 'point and shoot' category. By definition, it is a point and shoot in that it doesn't have a mechanical shutter like the SLR cameras. However, the camera is rather large, and if one is expecting to take this camera in a carry-on on a plane, please refer to the pictures I uploaded using 2 other camera types against this camera.



4. Purchased FZ50 a year ago, I have a small professional photog business. It replaced the excellent FZ30 (which replaced an FZ20). I also replaced the TZ3 with the TZ5 for a "personal" point-and-shoot camera, so have extensive experience with Lumix. Tried D-SLRs, and other prosumer (mid-range) camera brands. This is a prosumer camera. A good Canon or Nikon D-SLR will take better pictures in many cases, but only if you can wade through the complex menus and understand more than the basics of photography, despite their claims for auto mode. D-SLRs have more options in most cases, but several friends who went D-SLR, thinking they'd get just a fancier 35mm replacement, quickly became unhappy with the complexity, but where they could handle it, the pix were easier to handle in Photoshop 5.0, and a few with CS2. Lumix has an excellent ability to "read" in the auto/scene modes. The FZ50 does have some limitations with hard shadows (can mostly be compensated for), on occasion will be slightly slow in focusing, and its flash (typical in this price range) is barely ok. It's only slightly smaller than a standard 35mm SLR. It has difficulty with action shots: the faster the action the more likely you'll get blur (running, volleyball, etc.). Use of an Extreme III or Ultra II (or other brands' equivalent) helps by speeding up the "write to" cycle significantly, but it just isn't a great action camera. For less than fast action, especially for everyday sunlit or overcast pix, even with movement, it is exceptional. I get many compliments for my work, and with 6.0 or CS3, the color is marvelous, only a hair below D-SLR. The anti-shake helps my old hands (I was a pro 40 years ago). I love the 12X zoom, and while 10.1 Mp files are very large, the 8 Gb (over 4,000 pictures possible), and 16 Gb SDHC cards (over 7,000 possible) are more than most prosumers will need. My TZ5 (8 Mp) will also do over 4,000 with those cards (the counter doesn't go that high, just says "999"). The FZ50, while not a pocket camera, is reasonably light, if (like its 35 mm predecessors) slightly bulky, yet it fits my hand well, and rarely makes my hand/arm tired. Relatively simple menu makes it easier and quicker for those of us who aren't high "techies" or quite as fast as we used to be. Telephoto is quick and smoothe. I hope Lumix continues putting out such great and quality features for a substantially lower price than a D-SLR, I'll keep upgrading. For those who want better than point-and-shoot, but aren't quite ready for expensive complex pro, this a great camera.



5. I was really on the fence about purchasing this camera but I couldn't be happier that I did. I'm thrilled!! My camera needs were: everyday use, amateur landscape photography, and most importantly product photos for my online business.
   
   This camera takes beautiful product photos. Without even adjusting the settings you can showcase breathtaking details of your products while creating an attractive background blur. This camera delivers beautiful details at a manageable output that's easy to compress for web use.
   
   Things I love:
   
   The macro settings are fantastic! If you need detailed images this camera is perfect.
   
   Low light - My canon point and shoot completely died so I had to hurriedly take a bunch of photos the minute this camera arrived. I took a few hurried shots in low light without changing any settings. I was pleasantly surprised to discover how well the images turned out.
   
   Viewfinder - This has one of the most comfortable/larger viewfinders on digital cameras that I've ever encountered.
   
   LCD - I love how the LCD flips down for optional use and allows you to protect your lcd screen. That you can tilt the screen at angle is fabulous!
   
   Other notes: Definitely purchase a memory card if you don't already own a compatible one for this camera. Without changing file sizes or settings, you can only store 5 pictures with the memory card that is included in this package.
   
   If you love digital cameras but miss the details of your old 35mm camera then this digital camera is for you. Yes, this camera is larger but it's NOT a pocket camera. It feels just like I'm using my 35 mm print camera, something I never thought a digital camera under $500 could ever accomplish.

No comments about Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body) + Extra Nikon EN-EL3e Battery.

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare CX4230 2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. cons:
   Takes forerver to take the photo after you press the shutter.
   power guzzler. Nothing eats batteries like this.
   Doesn't save some of the settings after you turn off the device.
   Expensive when you consider the features it offers.
   
   pros:
   Good picture quality.
   
   One final note : It died after an years usage. Avoid this camera at all costs!. Too bad that I couldnt give it a zero star.



2. It's been over two years since I bought this camera and it's still going strong. After reading some of the more recent reviews I just wanted to touch on some subjects:
   
   Battery Life - Using 2300 mAh Ni-MH I can take over 70 top quality images, at least half with the flash on, on two batteries. During the hurricanes of 2004 that hit Florida I purchased a Lithium Ion battery cell for the camera and it's STILL in the camera and working perfectly!
   
   Image Quality - I'm a digital artist and know image artifacting and the differences between poor quality images and images worth printing. I've printed over a dozen 8x10s over the last two years and they've all come out beautiful. 4x6 prints that are well exposed are indistinguishable from 35mm prints.
   
   Imaging Speed - Yes, this, and every other point and shoot digital camera, has a slow recycle speed, some newer camera may be marginally faster but for something two years old this works as well if not better than any on the market at the time.
   
   In conclusion: BUY this camera if you can find one. It takes great pictures, it does NOT eat batteries as others have claimed and you can get some very nice archival prints from it. For the money I spent two years ago I couldn't be happier.
   
   Please see my review from two years ago further down the list for more information on the Kodak CX4230.



3. This is a pretty nice camera! I recieved it yrs. ago, and it still works great. Here are some pros and cons:
   
   Pros: Pretty nice 2.0 picture quality, easy transport from doc to computer, nice features, works pretty good, picture can be taken with the screen and an eye-through lens.
   Cons: Battery life not that long, battery wears out in a couple years, sometimes when the battery dies and needs to be charged you have to set the date & time again.
   
   Overall, this is a pretty nice camera, and if you're neady for one, and you find this one: GO FOR IT!!!



4. I bought this camera in April 2003 and have taken alot of good pictures with it. I used the viewer mostly so I didn't have trouble with batteries.
   I would say it is a good camera but the switch that opens the lens cover stuck and we couldn't get it open. My husband took it apart and we find it has a delicate setup on the lens cover. PLASTIC!! The lens cover had broken inside.
   Replacement parts are not longer available.
   I think this camera should have lasted more than 3 years. I would have rated it a 5 star if it hadn't given me this problem.
   My sister bought a Canon at the same time and she still has a good camera.
   So I changed to Canon for my next camera which I just bought this month. Sept 2006.



5. I have had this camera for over three years now and it is still working great.As far as batteries go, you need to use the reccomended CRV3 battery if you want the most life. The second choice would be rechargable batteries. The shutter speed takes time to get used to especially when you are trying to get a picture of your kids and they quit what they were doing so cute before it takes. The quality can not be beat for a 2mp camera. I currently have a 5mp Optimus camera also and even though the quality is higher, I prefer the Kodak for everyday pictures because it controls the lighting better with the white balance unlike most newer cameras with the automatic white balance that will not let you adjust it. Don't get me wrong I have had to work on it some but that is my fault because I let my children take pictures with it and has been dropped. I have replaced the battery cover. You can not get parts through Kodak but you can get parts for it on Ebay. The battery cover was remanufactured and was $10 on ebay. Also the lens cover will not close on its own, I have to lightly tap it but it does not interfere with the camera working. This is a great camera but I paid less than $100 for mine brand new, so search for better prices or for a higher MegaPixel camera for that price.

5 comments about Olympus E1 5.5MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only).

1. I have owned this camera for about 2 months now and I am very happy with it. It is not the fastest or the highest image quaility in its class, but it is the best priced for its overall quality. I have already t ested it's durability and it has passed with flying colors. As a landscape designer it is used regularly in all conditions and has performed flawlessly. Do your homework and you will see it is a solid camera at a fair price



2. Four month satisfied owner after a lot of research.If one goes on raw comparative specs alone, the E-1 may fall short on some comparisons,such as number of megapixels (5) and number of lenses available(ca. 12). But handling it and looking at the untouched results,will impress one,-don't reveal the source and see. It is a tough,professional machine,and weather sealed, and has no history of breakdowns in a year from users and no major glitches... Having said that, some users don't want or need a professional level camera. If you don't need these special adjustment capabilities, don't mess with this level of camera. It is rather heavy, and huge manual to absorb. The dust reduction system and the high quality lenses of superb design are very large advantages to all. Will the E system be around in ten years you say? I don't know, and you don't know,but the camera will be usable for a long time. Certainly until every suburban home has a 36" high definition flat panel TV in their living room and moves on to covet a 65".
   Update as of 9-1-2006:
   If anything,my respect for this camera increases. It is chunky,not what Olympuses are supposed to be to many,and is even heavier with the accessory HDL-2 grip. I have not pushed the enlargements to the point where I need more than the alloted megapixels,not even close. I have not fully exploited all the capabilities (read multiple options) of the camera,but it is definitely not in the DSLR beginner category. This Fall will likely see news on an upgrade,and some interesting E series bodies. If one is still satisfied with well thought out good design,water proofing,and superb( their mid price line) lenses,with a definite and future limited variety vis a vis Canon et al,then this camera is still a hard to go wrong choice. The downside: Canon and Nikon and now Sony are still the places that folks who own Canon EOS and Nikon and Minolta autofocus lenses will seek out first and who may need a broader choice of accessories or rental super telephotos. For those who have no stable of lenses,and just want to jump in,how can one go wrong with the E-1 and the 14-54 plus one Olympus flash is still my view.
   (Caveat: If you are subject to buyer's remorse,better wait until Photokina on September 26. The future of this camera and the E system will be shaped by what Olympus displays or outlines its E system offerings at that time...that said,do not hesitate to go for this at a budget closeout price,one third of what I paid in July 2004. It is a camera that grows on you if you like its hefty quality feel, weatherproofing,the buttons versus menu approach.)



3. I've been using E1 with Zuiko Digital 14-54 f/2.8-3.5 for several months now, and I must report that I am thoroughly pleased with its operation. It performs flawlessly, without any glitches, and is a solid, well built and reliable photographic tool. It is a joy to use in the field.
   Image quality is nothing short of excellent. A3 sized prints from E1 easily match my best slide scans from 35mm film. The images are clean, vivid, sharp, with beautiful colors, which reminds me of Kodak emulsions. Once I made a beautiful, clean A4 print from a small cropped segment of a portrait; at this enlargement, the entire picture would exceed A2 paper size. 5 megapixels yes, but 5 megapixels of extreme signal quality. Unlike Canon, Kodak didn't put hardware noise reduction on its sensors, so with help of NeatImage or Noise Ninja, one can make very clean prints even at ISO 800. However, ISO 1600 and 3200 display banding artifacts, and are useful mostly for black&white images. Those B&W images, however, respond very well to noise reduction and produce very good A4 prints. As for the 14-54 lens, it is very sharp from f/3.5-f/11, has very good but not excellent bokeh, has extremely useful range from moderately wide to moderately tele (28-108mm in 35mm equivalents), and works best at the long end. There it really shines as a portrait lens. However, it displays some vignetting at the long end, and some cyan fringing in the corners at the wide and.
   So, the strong points of this camera are its absolute image quality, color fidelity, buid quality and ergonomics. On the minus side, however, there is autofocus, which leaves much room for improvement. It is slow and of little use in low light. Also, the buffer could clear faster, especially with microdrive, whose full potential isn't utilized.
   
   Conclusion: it's an excellent camera, whose real competitor is Canon 20D. Canon has a solid resolution advantage, produces good images, and works better at high ISO values. However, E1 is better built, it has an excellent kit lens which is every bit as good as Canon L zooms and rivals good primes, has built-in sensor cleaning, is splash-proof and an excellent overall package. Choice between them is a matter of individual preference and taste. What made it for me was the range of focal lengths. With Olympus, I can cover my needs with just two lenses, and 14-54 is designed just right. It's wide enough and long enough for me not to need anything else for most applications. With a 35mm legacy and 1.6x crop factor, Canon's lens range is just inconvenient. Most lenses are either not wide enough or not long enough or cover the wrong range. With Olympus, I still didn't feel any desperate need to buy a second lens; 108mm equivalent is just right for portraiture, and 28mm is just wide enough for the kind of landscapes I usually shoot.



4. We have been using the E1 for 15 months now and I can say we are very pleased. I love the sharpness of the lenses. Our company does commercial and portrait work and we are able to go to 30x40 sized prints and they are sharp, much sharper than 35mm and even some 645 neg's we used to use. Color rendition seems to be right on, bit on the warm side but very little. Most work is done with studio lights. All in all the camera preforms the way we want it to. Would we recommend the E1 .... We now own 4 E1's.



5. This is a real professional digital camera but it's easy to use for those just beginning. With excellent color rendention, you can shoot RAW for more control or use the Fine jpeg and it will pop your eyes out with a image quality found in only the best of cameras.

5 comments about Kodak Easyshare P880 8MP Digital Camera with 5.8x Wide Angle Optical Zoom.

1. The piece that tethers the lens cap to the camera was not in the package, so it's kind of a pain to keep up with the cap.
   
   The camera is great - I still haven't figured it all out, but it's very intuitive for most basic uses. I find the Snapfish site far easier to navigate, and more useful than the Easyshare site that this camera automatically leads you to sign up to, though. I have taken beautiful shots of my garden and some really great black and whites of the kids, but it does have the delay that comes with all auto focus digital cameras, so even the 'in motion' setting doesn't get the greatest shots of moving subjects.



2. We got this camera because it was feature rich but still had the point and shoot option.
   However, the auto mode rarely renders a shot in focus. It may need to be calibrated but i'll be damned if i can figure out how to do so. Sent it in for repair, was good for maybe one month, then back to blur. I can get great shots in the manual modes and other presets. My main beef is with the auto.
   Wide angle lens is Great! I love it. But without an easy auto for people to pick it up and shoot it. It fails to get more than 2 stars.
   
   Probably a great camera for those who shoot manually or in aperature or shutter priority.



3. I agree about the Sandisk III being fast and the need for a fast card with this camera. I have a Sandisk II and a Sandisk III. Both give the same speed. They both transfer data as fast as the camera can process it. This camera is faster than I expected although still slow on focussing. 5 stars for so many features and 4.5 for image quaility. It is an excellent buy if you can find one. Oh, you can also focus and take another photo even if it is processing the previous - so no major delay.



4. I purchased this camera to replace my Olympus ON-1. It should have been a high quality piece of equipment, however from day one the pictures were intermittently out of focus. I did not notify Kodak immediately thinking it was operator error. However, after using it for some time the problem got progressively worse. Now of course it is out of warranty and Kodak will gladly repair it for $150. So to have a working camera I now have to spend more $$$$ a total investment of over $600 for a camera which is questionable to say the least. My suggestion is to purchase a Canon or Olympus and leave this one alone.



5. There's a reason that this camera is no longer sold - it's horrible! I don't usually leave a bad review, but this camera has been the burr in my side for a very long time. I had to have Kodak send me a new one, and THEN the new one broke! I will never purchase a Kodak digital camera again.