No comments about Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Body + Extra Nikon EN-EL3e Battery.

No comments about Fujifilm FinePix Z100FD Digital Camera kit, Silver with 1 GB SD Memory Card, Table Top Tripod, Camera Case, Professional Lens Cleaning Kit.

No comments about Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm VR DX + Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor Lens + 4GB SecureDigital (SDHC) Card + Card Reader + Nikon EN-EL3e Battery + Nikon Case.

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix F810 6.3MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom.

1. I purchased this camera but decided to return it. It is very easy to use, USB 2.0 makes downloads fast. The cradle works well and the ability to view the camera's filesystem as an external disk is handy as well. The camera looks good and it feels solid. Good piece of engineering. There's only one fundamental issue with the camera - it can't focus. Roughly 25% of pictures I took were blurry for no apparent reason. I emailed Fuji to get updated firmware, but was asked to call them and did not have the time to hang on the phone with customer support. I used an old Canon S20 before and never had similar issues. It's really too bad since except the image quality, everything else in this camera is close to perfect. But then again, why does one purchase a camera if not for good photos ?



2. If you're thinking of buying this one, I'd recommend the newer F10 model, which is smaller, looks as elegant, and has higher ISO (my father has one and I've used it sparingly).
   
   Nevertheless, this camera is great. Generally fast as a camera, with good picture quality. The only thing somewhat slow is the flash recharge (about 2-3 seconds). I use it as travel companion to my DSLR and the pictures have held their own. At the beach it even got some sand, and after minor cleaning it works fine (although I wouldn't do this again, too scary).
   
   Some things I despise:
   - XD card format. Stick with SD or CF please.
   - USB 2.0 cord *looks like* the standard, but it's not. My DSLR, MP3 player, phone, and countless other electronics use standard USB cords, how come this isn't??? I went ahead and bought a multi-card reader so I wouldn't need to mess with this cord anymore.
   
   Also, a point that I think important: the charger is universal voltage, excellent for traveling overseas.



3. This camera is very solid, very fast, loaded, and useable. I got it for my wife who had complained that our old digital point & shoot was too slow to start up, focus and flash. We had a lot of flashed backs of our kids' heads with the old camera. With the F810, you turn it on, pop up the flash, push the button, and you've got the shot you thought you were taking. Excellent (and easy to achieve) picture quality for a P&S. We bring this camera everywhere and use it a lot. It's just the right size, sturdy, and so easy to use. I consider it a bargain.
   
   Additional Pros:
   1. The movie mode is fantastic. We catch a lot of funny moments that we would've missed with our camcorder -- just because it's there and easy.
   2. Auto mode works well enough for almost anything, but the manual controls can really achieve nice results. In particular, manual settings can overcome blown out highlights.
   3. Shadow detail is excellent. This is where the the fancy sensor really pays off.
   4. Beautiful big screen.
   
   Cons:
   1. While it's nice to have an optical viewfinder for daylight, it would be nicer if it represented the field being photographed.
   2. No one supports the RAW mode, and the Fuji software just converts the RAW to a jpeg based on the camera settings.
   3. No macro mode?
   4. The image mode dial gets moved around too easily, so it pays to check it whenever you turn the camera on.
   5. Images suffer from digital glare. You'll need a DSLR if you want better tone.



4. This camera takes great photos and is very easy to use. I would have given it 4 stars, except the flash stopped popping up when it was just about 1 year old - that's too soon for a camera this expensive to break. This camera was never dropped or abused, it was always treated with kid gloves. I suggest checking online for other peoples' experiences with the reliability and repair costs for this camera before purchasing.



5. This camera without a doubt takes the best photographs of any film or digital camera I have ever owned. The camera battery has not been a problem as it has never worn down during my use with one or two 1 GB XD cards at a time. If great photos are the bottom line, then this camera beats them all. However,....I have some concerns about the honesty of Fuji corporation. You will see other reviews about the flash not popping up. I had this problem within 6 months and sent the camera to Fuji repair in New Jersey. I was told it would cost over $150.00 to repair since this camera model did not come with a US warranty. I was given no choice about this and was told I would be lucky if they could even fix it here in the US with parts from other model cameras since it was never marketed in the US by Fuji. Although I had registered the camera at Fuji's web site when new and was told nothing of the sort, I was forced into paying the $150.00. I contacted the online retailer about this and was ignored. I found the original US Warranty card that was packaged with the camera shortly after the repairs were made. I contacted Fuji online and was sent an email to call them only. I have been trying to reach someone for the last month at the customer service number sent to me and have spent more hours on hold than I care to think about. Why is Fuji denying their US Warranty responsibilty? Why would the retailer deal in grey market products as the price was not great. How did the camera come with a US Warranty Card packaged in the sealed box from Fuji if I am being told the truth by Fuji repair? Even if there was no warranty at all, when you read about users experience with a variety of Fuji cameras, there seems to be an across the board problem with the pop up flash not working. This in itself should have prompted a legitamate company to make the necessary repairs for a recently purchased and registered camrera. There is something fishy going on here and I am unable to get anyone to fess up to what is the real problem. If you get a Fuji camera that does not break, then you may have the best camera of your life. If not, prepare when you buy the camera that Fuji does not honor it's warranty obligations and add another $100-200 for repairs.

5 comments about Minolta Dimage X 2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. This camera is the best. This is my first digital camera. I had two cameras before this one. I had a 110 and cheap 35mm. The thing I hate most about bringing a camera is having to carry it. This camera is smaller than my wallet. I take it everywhere.
   I will tell you about the "bad" things first. When I give the camera to other people to take pictures, sometimes they put their finger over the lens. Since the camera is small some people's fat fingers get in the way. If you have small hands like me you will be ok. I have had trouble taking action shots at a distance. I think this is mostly because I don't know how to use the camera. I read the manual again and hope to correct this problem. The battery has a very short life if you take many picture. You will need a second battery and a bigger memory card. If you don't take more than 50 picture at an event you should be okay. The optical zoom could be better too.

   Now for the "great" stuff about the camera. The only reason you should look at this camera is if you want a small, point and click camera. If you want a camera with many buttons and settings to adjust to get the perfect shot, this is not your camera. The menus are easy to follow. Don't use the usb cable to send the pictures to your PC. Buy a card reader. I went to a camera store and they said there is a possibility of the camera getting fried. For the money it is worth it. I don't use the video feature. If I want videos I will buy a video camera. I bought a 128 meg SD card. I took about 500 picture at Disney and they all fit on the same card. I used the second resolution setting. With a 128 MB card I could have taken 999 pictures. I used to be conservative taking pictures. I didn't want to waste film. With this camera I take pictures of everything. If I don't like it, I delete it. I got a good deal on the price of this camera. For the money, this camera is worth it.




2. After 2 years the view finder became distorted and out of alignment. Hopefully it can be repaired but there seems to be a lot of used cameras of this model advertised. I wonder why?



3. I have had this camera for about three years, an it is a great machine.It is small, light weight, and it takes o.k. pictures. When I bought it, it only held 12 picture, (I don't know why)but I recently bought a new memory card,and it is great. You can make voice recordings, and take small video clips (35 seconds). The battery life is ok, but not what I would have wanted. Overall, this camera is a great digital camera.



4. I bought this when I was mobilized for OIF. I kept it in the pocket of my blouse the whole time, shooting pictures every where I went. Great shots, plenty of storage space. I never felt the need to use max resolution. Unfortuantely I lost it last week and am shopping for a replacement. I'm checking out the X31 and X50 which cost less than this one was.



5. Cute size encourages leisure use, but beware of the fragility of this camera. I dropped it and broke the cheap plastic battery cover and the tiny plastic battery hold-down tab. Minolta wanted $181 to replace. Seems like a rip-off since these are simple plastic parts and are easily accessible. Poor service.

1 comments about Plustek Opticslim M12 Corporate Searchable Pdf Software Iris.

1. Had to replace my other similar scanner as this was the only one I could find to support Vista 64 bit. It does work just fine with the OS but after a few scans it develops a black line down the center of every document. Calibrating and cleaning will remove it but only for 2 or 3 scans and then it's back...customer service has been less than helpful. Hoping that someone else will come out with some 64 support and I'll be switching products again.

No comments about Sanyo Xacti VPC-S750 Pink 7 MP Digital Camera with Image Stabilization & Face Detection.

No comments about Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z80 Black Digital Camera Kit, with 1 GB SD Memory Card, Table Top Tripod, Camera Case, Professional Lens Cleaning Kit.

No comments about Nikon Coolpix S210 8 Megapixel Digital Camera (Brushed Bronze) with 3x Optical Zoom & 2-Year Extended Service Coverage + Card Reader + EN-EL10 Rechargeable Battery + Nikon Digital Camera Case.

1 comments about Vivitar 5.0 Megapixel Camera with 3X Optical Zoom and 2.0 Inch Tft LCD.

1. I have owned this camera for a year now, and it does seem to be breaking down. A year does seem to be about par for the course when it comes to digital cameras, though. The ruggedness is what I miss about my old 35mm. I digress, though.
   
   All in all, this camera has been just fine. The image quality is not professional by any stretch of the imagination. However, if you're only interested in the 3" by 5" or 4" by 6" prints, you'll hardly notice the difference between shots taken by this camera and shots taken by a 35mm in the same class -- provided, that is, you have your prints made professionally. More often than not, you'll pay more to "develop" digital images than film-based images. However, the added price is almost offset by the ability to dispense with the purchase of film.
   
   Also, the rechargeable Lithium Ion battery is decent. It does tend to discharge after about a week of non-use. However, I am usually able to use the camera almost constantly from a full charge, employing the flash and the back-lit LCD view-finder, for ~4 or 5 hours
   
   My camera did experience one minor glitch, though. The sound recording feature often froze, and in order to continue using the camera, I would need to pop the battery out and re-insert it.
   
   Also, the battery compartment doubles as the memory card compartment. Subsequently you cannot change the memory card in the camera without first turning the camera off.
   
   If you're just looking to fill your family photo album, this camera will more than suffice.