5 comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8K 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Black).

1. I like this camera because its so compact, it looks very modern and is very light. It is also very easy to use, no software necessary to obtain pictures from the camera.
   I have no problem with it. I dont expect a miracle in a digital camera.
   A bit grainy on the white balance when maximum zoom level is used, aside from that I have no complaints.
   I would like to watch Final Destination 3 again and try to ride a ferris wheel or something then use this camera. :)



2. First - I am done with Sony. I have owned two CyberShots - the first (2003) was extremely compact and was excellent. My 2nd CyberShot (2006) died in less than 1 year, cost more than the Panasonic, and had less features. I don't know what happened over at Sony but they have fallen behind.
   
   Now with Panasonic - they made the commitment that all of their cameras have image stabilzation at least a year ago. That was the #1 reason I looked at this model. The stabilization works really well - I have many more pictures that comoe out clear vs. a non-image stabilized camera. As stated in other reviews, image stabilization helps with a jittery hand - it won't compensate for large movements - but I will only buy cameras with this feature now.
   
   Speed - Without the flash, this camera is very responsive and fast between pictures. There is also a setting to take a series of pictures by keeping your finger on the button. Very nice feature for capturing action sequences. With the flash, the camera is still pretty responsive, you just have to wait for the flash to recharge (performance is better than the Sony CyberShot).
   
   Battery - The camera ships with a lithium battery and I have been getting 100-200 pictures (mix of flash) on it. Overall, I rate battery life high. Also, the battery recharges fairly fast - but I still purchased a spare.
   
   Enginnering - The camera is compact but has a large LCD screen (I'm fine that it doesn't have a viewfinder) and it has a solild feel to it. I purchased the Lumix case for extra protection.
   
   Picture Quality - With outside lighting, the quality is excellent. Inside, the quality is pretty high with good lighting or the flash. In lower lighting scenarios, you start to see some quality issues - but nothing out of the ordinary for a digital camera in this price range.
   
   Overall, Panasonic has impressed me and in my opinion, has surpassed Sony - at least in the compact digital camera form factor.



3. All I have too say is that the picture quality is really good, I was gonna get sony dscw70 but I didnt need the extra megapixels so I got this cheaper camera and it blew me away it's easy too use and takes clear pictures with good color. If u are getting this camera make sure u read the manual too know all the options for instance if u take picture using portrait mode it smooths out the skin tone so that u hardly see all the detail in the face like all ur moms wrinkles, yet still looks really crisp and ready too print out anyways I recommend this camera. oh yeah I work at circuitcity and they all recommended this camera because of its stabalizer if u got shaky hands this camera has a good stabalizer and oh yeah I got it for 139.99 at circuitcity with employee discount swweeeeettttt. battery life is pretty good 2.



4. I love the large LCD, ease of use and quality of pictures it takes. It is a nice all around digital camera. But why the low rating? Well, no matter how good the product is, with lack of proper support, it can become an obsolete device real fast.
   
   Case in point, I have misplaced the battery charger somewhere and could not find it. Without battery charger, no power. Without power..well, the device is useless. To this date, I've searched all around for replacement charger including the original vendor, amazon.com, other internet vendors, panasonic the maker of this camera...replacement chargers simply do not exist either from the manufacturer (Panasonic) or generic. There aren't any universal chargers that support the battery of this camera either.
   
   BTW, it hasn't been a total loss. I just found out that panasonic does now offer an AC adopter for this camera. But there's problem here also. The cost is $79. Yes..if you lose your charger, only alternative for you to be able to use this camera at all would be shelling out extra $79. The bigger problem is that there are no vendors who carry this device to date lol. So effectively, this camera is just a paperweight.
   
   If you are a very careful person and you feel confident that you'll never lose the charger that camera comes with, I guess this camera is a good buy. If there's any inkling that you may after all lose the charger somehow, I think this camera should even be considered. Not just this camera..but the whole line of camera this one belongs to. By the way, during the research, I've found that there's very poor support for even other lines of panasonic d-cam. Beware..



5. Nice cammera, the image stabilizator works great, could have a little bit more zoom.

No comments about Fujifilm Finepix F-RP120P Print Sheets and Ink Ribbon Set for 120 Prints, for use with the IP-10 Digital Passport Printer..

5 comments about Kodak Easyshare CD33 3.1MP 3X Optical Zoom Digital Camera.

1. First I must say that the camera took great pictures, while it lasted. The trouble is that the lens mechanism is much too fragile. We had our camera for about six months with no issues. Then one day the lens got stuck in the protracted position when I turned the camera off, and there was nothing I could do to get the camera working again. It just displayed the message "lens error". Batteries were not the problem. I even tried it with an ac adapter. Luckily I still had the receipt, so I sent the camera to Kodak and got it back in a few weeks working again. Kodak claims there was nothing wrong with it (yeah, right). Unfortunately, we also bought one of these cameras for my in-laws (back when we were still enjoying ours), but we lost that receipt. So when their lens jammed (within 3 months), we had no choice but to get a new camera. That's just a shame.



2. I received the Easyshare CD33 as a Christmas gift in 2005. The camera is a good little intro to digital snapshots, and was apparently designed to be nothing more than that. It's a no-frills camera that takes reasonably clear pictures under the right circumstances, and can easily fit into a coat pocket and operated one-handed. It is not a camera for those who wish to "upgrade" or for photo "geeks." The screen size is a little small, but clear, and there are plenty of picture-taking scenarios programmed in. You can also set up for color, BW, or sepia very easily. There is also a macro setting for taking closeups of objects that I have found quite satisfactory. The only drawback is the camera's indoor-lighting quality is less than satisfactory. Anything beyond the range of the flash comes out pretty dark, sometimes even black. I sometimes have to take pictures inside a very well-lit gymnasium, and even then I have to get really close to the sidelines in order for anything to catch the flash. Even if I use the zoom, everything comes out dark.
   
   It's a great first-time user's camera, and very easy to get set up out of the box. It's also fine for taking candid shots where the subject is within a few feet, and it works wonderfully in daylight situations. However, if you want to be able to take a lot of bright indoor light photos I would recommend a newer model (I have tested the newer 5 and 6 MP Easyshares and they seem to work great in indoor situations). It's also not good in places like concert venues, bars or clubs. Also, if you're the kind that wants more manual control, this is definately not the camera to choose. The most manual control that is offered is a choice between 3 ISO settings.



3. The product does what it's suposed to do, but nothing else. But that wy you are paying that price.
   
   My first unit came defective, that speaks bad about quality control after refurbish, but the seller acted really good, change was easy.



4. I bought this camera @ walmart for 130 I believe a few months back. It works great, still works fine, but the battery door doesn't close all the way now for some reason. I have to use a piece of tape to keep it shut. It does use a lot of battery very quickly as well. I am using rechargeables now, and would recommend taking them out after your done taking pictures otherwise the batteries will be dead next time you try to use them. Not sure why it does that. The quality is good, especially for a 3.1 MP, and the 10 second timer is a great feature. I would not recommend it if you do a lot of picture taking though, because of the numerous battery door issues I have come across after searching for a fix for my camera. Apparently Kodak has a lot of issues w/ this.



5. This camera takes great pictures if your subject doesn't mind staying perfectly still forever. By the time the camera is done "processing" my baby is usually no longer laughing. If he's in motion the pictures often come out blurry. It feels like decades go by between the time I press the button & it captures an image. Unless you are photographing landscapes I really would not recommend this camera. Also, if you use it to tape video, there is no sound. Again, not real useful if my baby is laughing. This camera also goes through batteries really fast. I will never buy electronics again without doing more research. Don't buy this camera, there are much better cameras on the market for comparable prices.

1 comments about Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm AF-S VR Zoom Lens + Nikon 55-200mm AF-S VR Zoom Lens + Two (2) EN-EL9 Batteries + Two (2) 52mm UV Filters + Cleaning Kit.

1. I love this camera... with more features and options than the D40, but not the wallet-buster of a D80, this camera fits right in where I needed it to. Great lenses, fast shipping; an all-around good buy!

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5 comments about Kodak EasyShare C340 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & Easyshare Printer Dock (Series 3).

1. I purchased this camera a year ago. I have found more and more things wrong with the camera and am so disgusted with it that I am buying a different one. My brother and I both have the same cameras (Christmas gift from our parents) and he is experiencing the same problems. It is not just my camera that seems to have these problems!
   
   First, the flash is VERY bright. I am constantly having to turn off the flash and turn on a room light just to get a decent picture. If I leave the flash on, his eyes are half-closed and he looks drunk. If I do not have the flash on, then the pictures are too dark. I've tried ALL the 4 or 5 setting for the flash and none of them correct this problem! I also frequently get red-eyes in my pictures even when I'm using the red eye flash!
   
   Second, the batteries! I have the WORST time with the batteries for this camera! They die within ONE day for me! I don't even have to have the camera turned on and it is dead the next time I try to use it! I switched from using the rechargeable batteries to the regular AA batteries just so I can depend on my camera to turn on when I want a quick picture of my son. The AA's drain SO fast that I go through (literally) 3-4 sets of batteries in a given month and I do NOT take that many pictures. My brother has the same camera and he has experienced the same problems!
   
   Third, the dock! Most of the time I have to fiddle with the dock and have the camera tilted in just the right position to get the dock to recognize that the camera is attached to it. It often turns off, even in the middle of transferring pictures. I have tried 4-5 different power outlets, and the dock acts the same way in each of them.
   
   Fourth, the picture quality only deteriorates! When I first received the camera the pictures were of adequate/good quality. However, now ALL of them are blurry! Every single one that I take is blurry whether I'm moving or not, whether the target of the picture is moving or not, and even when using the camera function (sports, I believe) that is supposed to account for movement. None of it works now and every picture is very blurry.
   
   Today was the last straw with this camera. I put new batteries in it just yesterday since I knew that I would be taking pictures of my son today. I went to turn it on, and it did NOTHING! I tried 5 or 6 times to turn it on and it did nothing. I eventually changed the batteries, and tried to turn it on on a different setting, and it still did nothing. I finally brought the camera in to show it to my husband and it finally turned on after he tried a couple of times to turn it on.
   
   In sum, this camera has many problems and it only gets worse as the camera gets older. I would have expected much better quality on a camera that is about $100. My camera is approximately one year old and has been performing very, very, very poorly for at least the last 6 months, starting to have problems for at least 9 months, and only worked well for about 2-3 weeks after I got it. Save yourself the time and money and don't buy this camera. I am buying a more expensive one and hoping for better luck!



2. Purchased this camera for a grandchild (12 yrs old) and its perfect for him. It makes great pictures and is easy to use . However, video quality is standard and ,didnt come with a charger.. but, I would recommend this for a beginner its perfect and price is reasonable...



3. Our family bought three Kodak C340 cameras a couple of years ago. This is a summary of our experience with them. Overall rating: 'Wish we'd chosen something else'.
   
   Pros: Picture quality is OK for our uses.
   Cons:
   * While the camera has a USB interface (with cable supplied) it is NOT recognised as a standard mass storage device, so your options are to either install the horribly bloated, insultingly dumbed down and inflexible 'Easyshare' software (which wouldn't even work on one of our older PCs), or, you can buy a flash card reader. Which is what I did.
   I'll never buy another camera that requires any special software on the PCs it's used with. I just want to transfer the image files to where ever I want to put them in my filesystem, on any PC, with minimum fuss.
   
   * Astonishingly, when the camera is plugged into the USB cable, it is still running off batteries. If they go flat during image transfers, file corruption can result. Also, this means you can't use the camera to take photos while 'plugged in' thus saving battery life and allowing lengthy use. Another reason it's best to just use a flash card reader.
   
   * Fragility, poor reliability. Of our three cameras, two are now broken and unusable. The third is still OK, due to hardly ever being used. The broken two had similar histories - minor knocks broke the miniscule plastic retaining tabs on the battery cover (causing endless nuisance improvising ways to hold the cover on), and later both cameras just suddenly stopped working. On power-up, the status LED blinks a few times (presumably some error code, no mention of which in the manual), then goes dead. Screen remains black.
   
   * Battery life (or rather, lack of it.) As many have commented, this camera chews batteries. It takes two AAs, and with even the best non-rechargables you won't be filling up a 256MB flash card on one set of batteries. You'll be lucky to get 30 pictures. If you want to save money and use rechargables, you'll get even less shots per charge, since rechargables batteries are typically 1.2V, compared to alkaline's 1.5V. The camera seems to have a fairly high threshold for 'dead', and so on rechargables this camera conks out well before the battery is actually flat. For this factor alone, I'll never buy another 'cheap' Kodak camera.
   
   * However, of all the camera's 'features', the most infuriating and unacceptable is the selector knob. Some Kodak product designer needs to be fired for this. (Or shot.) The knob has unbelievably weak detents - it rotates between OFF and the various modes at a feather touch. Since the knob sticks up on the top of the camera, this means that no matter how careful you are when it is being carried (even in a camera bag) it will get switched on accidentally. Often. This combined with the extremely short battery life, means that if you want to be sure to get pictures, you have to carry _several_ spare sets of batteries.
   
   Overall, our experience with these was rather disappointing. Sure, they were relatively low cost, but to have two out of three die so quickly, seems very poor. We won't be buying Kodak again.



4. I am sooo disappointed. I loved this camera and the docking station when I first got it and actually up until recently. This camera did well for me for about two years with intermittant use. I cannott take pics with it anymore however. Unfortunately I discovered that it quit working on my daughter's fourth birthday. The pictures ALL come out dark no matter what I do. The batteries do not last more than a day or two. This goes for regular AA's and rechargeable. I could go on and on. I hope the newer models of this camera are better and last longer. I am going with an entirely different camera altogether.



5. This is an awesome camera!!! That pretty much sums everything up. Great picture quality with different settings for wherever you might be taking pictures. I would definitly recommend this camera to all.

1 comments about Hercules Dualpix Chat and Show.

1. We bought this cam as the third of this brand, due to previous good experience.
   We have been disappointed because the image quality (definition and colors) is lower than in "Hercules Deluxe Optical Glass", which actually cost even less!
   Plus, there is a permanent yellow-transparent horizontal strip in the lower part of the scene.
   We appreciate the headset: its mic is very sensitive and natural.
   Maybe this part is defective, but I would not buy it again.

3 comments about HP Photosmart M437 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. I bought the second time this camera for my friends and I am very satisfied of the quality of the photos, specially the photos taken in the nighttime. A good camera for the best price.



2. Purchased the Photosmart M437 for $100/- from Walmart. I was able to use all its features without even reading the manual. What a relief from the other cameras that I used that were cluttered with buttons and dials all over, half of which I did not even know what to use for. The use of the buttons on this camera is intuitive. It has just what we need, no more, no less. I take multiple pictures for every pose and select the best one for printing when I view them on the computer.
   
   If you are not a professional and just take family pictures this is the camera for you. And if you think you need more than 5 megapixels, you are insane.
   
   This is my 3rd camera in the last 7 years. My first camera was a $400/- Kodak, 2nd was a $280/- Canon. Both of them broke after 2-3 years of use. Every year technology is progressing at such speed, why spend hundreds of dollars on electronics that gets cheaper every year and also on features that you will never even use ?
   
   HP is a name I trust. I have used 4 laptops over the last 5 years, 1 Sony, 1 Dell, 2 HPs. The Sony broke down, the Dell is the slowest though it is the latest and has a unfriendly keyboard/mousepad layout, the 2 HPs I'm most happy with. One of the HPs I have been using for the last 5 years. By now I know HP is a quality company. That is why I purchased this camera and I'm happy with my decision.



3. I owned this camera for about a year. The only reason why I have to get a new one is because I carried it in my purse and broke the LCD screen.
   
   Generally, I really liked this camera. It was quick and easy to use (hence carrying it in my purse) and it took pretty good pictures. I did have some blurry ones, but not too bad. Usually if I was in too much of a hurry.
   
   The only drawbacks are that it takes lousy nighttime pictures (everything is dark) and it has a fairly slow shutter, so you have to wait for the camera to focus.
   
   It's the first digital camera I owned, so I can't compare it to others at this point. I thought it was good for the money. (I paid about 90.00 from wal-mart)
   
   I used rechargeable batteries, and usually didn't have to recharge them for weeks. I would use the camera several times a week. I did use it for an entire week when I first purchased it (for a trip to Vegas) and the rechargeables worked well the entire time.

5 comments about Canon PowerShot S110 2MP Digital ELPH Camera Kit with 2x Optical Zoom.

1. This little camera packs a big punch. The picture quality seems better than 2.1MP. There is only one thing i can complain about, and that is the battery which barely lasts at all.



2. I've had this camera for almost two years and I love it.

   It's the perfect first camera for users who are comfortable with technology. There are simpler (and cheaper) cameras for people who are less compfortable with technology.

   This one packs the right amount of sophistication in features, and simplicity in usage - and all that in one small little bundle!

   It's strong points:
   * small.
   * light.
   * solid (dropped mine a couple of times and its still going strong).
   * good zoom.
   * good battery life.
   * auto-flash - which is so helpful for amateurs like myself who are never sure about how much light is enough.
   * some more advanced ones (manual flash, timer, etc.) if you want to experiment and improve your skills.
   * comes with software to download and retouch your photos, rendering the process relatively easy.

   All in all, this camera and Canon's Powershot line are an excellent choice for most people.




3. I love my Canon Powershot S110. I've had it for about 2 and a half years now and it still works like it did when it was brand new. I've seen the latest Powershot Digital Elph (Ixus) cameras, and sure they are improvements on the S110, but there's something about the S110's heavy metallic casing that makes it long-lasting and extremely durable, perhaps more durable than the latest in this product line. The picture quality is great, comparable to the latest Digital Elphs. I've taken this camera to Europe and back, twice, to Japan, and across the US, always carrying it in my front pants pocket. I'm not planning to buy a new digital camera until my S110 stops working, which probably won't be for a long time.



4. I got this camera as a replacement for my giant (but wonderful) film camera when it first came out. It was great to just stick it in my purse and go. After a couple months the LCD screen stopped working. Even when I took a picture it would come up black on my computer. I sent it back to Canon and they fixed it. Wish it would've worked right the first time around.
   
   There's a lag between when you hit the button and when it actually takes the picture (results in some funny-looking posed pictures because people think the picture's already been taken!). It doesn't take very good indoor photos (flash looks harsh, doesn't focus well). And action shots are kind of a problem unless they're from a distance. The colors don't seem very true-to-life.
   
   I just got a photo printer and printed out a lot of photos taken with this camera and a few taken with a friend's newish Sony 4 megapixel camera. His photos were all much sharper and had much truer color.



5. This is an AMAZING LITTLE CAMERA. I have had mine for probably five years and have never been disappointed in it. I have an extra battery that I have on charge and switch back and forth when the one in the camera is getting low. This camera is small but packed with power. It's easily tucked in a pocket or a fanny pack on vacation. There is no fumbling when it comes to using it. Turn it on, point and shoot - easy as that. The pictures are crisp and clear. I hope this review helps. I can't imagine anyone not being happy with this camera.

2 comments about HP Photosmart R707 5MP Digital Camera.

1. ... after two previous attempts at buying my mother a decent digital camera with ease of operation, battery charge and a basic point and click with flash - this one FINALLY hit the mark! YEAH! She's 68 and has a bit of difficulty with dexterity and understanding how to make this "thing" work ~smile~ Fortunatly, she is able to take the camera to the local drug store if necessary and they will pull out her memory card and let her go through her own picture taking, help her to size and crop if she wants to and either print out prints and/or put it on a cd for her at a very low cost so she is happy with it and I am too. HP also provides a docking station now that I can sit on her printer so she can print her own photos now directly from that if she wants to and she likes that feature as well (although she is still learning how to do it.) It's very easy to learn and very light weight too. The picture quality is great at a +5 MP! For this price - can't go wrong.



2. This is a wonderful digital camera for beginners.
   
   Pros
   easy to use
   cheap
   good for simple, basic pictures
   simple modes of function
   
   Cons
   heavy
   low resolution
   bulky
   screen too small
   slow shutter speed