5 comments about Samsung Digimax L73 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Advance Shake Reduction Optical Zoom (Black).

1. For a point and shoot camera at at very reasonable price the L73 is a proven winner. I have now bought two of these after being disappointed with another product.



2. awesome...way better than my old one... takes crisp pictures especially scenery and text... might be better ones out there but this one is pretty darn good



3. The camera is os far a good camera, decent batt, nice pics
   decent value overall
   My first camera came obivously open used and .....broken the zoom was stuck open
   JR took their sweet time approving the return even though they were negligent......whatever
   eventually they made good and gave me a nice brand new one
   i'm happy now



4. I think this camera is awesome for the price. I have tested or owned a bunch of point-and-shoot digital cameras, including a really nice Canon, Panosonic, Nikon, Sony, Casio, Kodak, HP, GE, and several Samsungs. For the money, this is the best of all of them - as I said, weighing price against quality. For some reason, this very well-made and solid camera, in my opinion, has gotten a mixed review - maybe it has too many cool things that it does - I don't know. But it takes great pictures. I think it might be a bit inimidating for the point-and-shoot crowd, because it has all these programmable functions - but that's all I can think of. I give this camera 5 stars all the way.



5. We purchased this during the Christmas sales from Tigerdirect. I used it for about 2 months without any problem. Then one day the lens stuck open and the screen went black. Power turned off. Tried removing the battery and replacing. Battery was charged up to full and still would not work. Zip, Zero response. About a week later I picked it up because I noticed the lens had retracted. Camera was not on. I turned it on and it worked fine. Then about 3 weeks later I used it again and was playing back the pictures on the screen when it did the same thing again. I recharged the battery to full and while hooked up to the computer I was able to turn it on and the lens retracted. But after a full charge it still will not turn on. Even connected to the computer it will not turn on. I have researched the Samsung site but nothing is mentioned about this problem. I did find the E18 error code that is associated to Canon cameras and the symptoms are the same except for the lack of the E18 code on the screen. In hindsight I wish I had purchased one a little more expensive that did not have this problem. I am in the process of trying to get a RMA for warranty repair. But if they are like Canon it will be a user error or misuse even though the camera is kept in a camera case and has not been abused at all. Wish we had spent another $50 and got a Sony.

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5 comments about OLYMPUS Camedia C-725 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera.

1. For the price, this camera gives an incredible zoom and an array of options far beyond the simple point-and-shoot. In fact, that's what had damaged its reputation a little -- it's competitively-priced with actual point-and-shoot cameras, and the average camera user suddenly has a camera they don't know how to use. That's not to say the full-auto mode can't give good pictures, but using this camera to its full potential requires a little setup.



2. Original review: March 2006: I bought this camera in the fall of 2004 and still use it for all my pictures. I'll list the pros and cons of it.
   PROS: nice resolution, good details, good color (got some really nice pictures and cropped close ups).
   pretty good in low light situations.
   flash works fine, most pics came out OK.
   AA batteries are a big plus - use rechargable ones.
   pre-focusing is helpful by gently pressing on shutter
   Camedia software is easy to use.
   Save battery life by turning off LCD screen
   Price was good when I got it, but now there are newer cameras that are better deals.
   CONS: flimsy USB port door - plastic latch broke within a few months.
   expensive XD cards, of course.
   focus not always up to par, esp at max zoom.
   battery life is so-so - the batteries can quit without warning.
   Shutter delay - my main problem here - I would guess about three seconds to focus and shoot when shooting the soccer game while zooming. Missed a lot of shots. Pre-focusing helped, though.
   Note the recommended use temperature. You can't use it if it's below freezing? (32 degrees).
   After owning it for a year, this is the problem I had. It powers on, previews the scene for about 5 seconds, then everything turns black, you can't use the controls, and the red light blinks. Power off, power on again, and the same thing happens with that annoying blinking red light. What does that mean? There's nothing in the manual about it. (See below for an update on this problem).
   If you don't mind the size of the camera, the big plus is the high powered optical zoom.
   *** REVIEW UPDATE - March 2007 ***
   Shortly after the first review, I solved the problem. The camera actually still works fine - the problem was the batteries! Apparently rechargable batteries will fail for good after a while, and there's no way of knowing this except by replacing them with a new set. ALWAYS carry extra batteries as well as an emergency set of non-rechargables so you don't get stuck! Your rechargables also will lose their charge even if they're not in the camera so keep that emergency set on hand In summary, with the exception of close flash pictures (may be washed out) and action shots at MAX zoom (will never pre-focus properly) all other shots are great! Any of the battery problems will, I assume, be common to all cameras. So, now you know!



3. I love this Camera! I've owned it for over a year now and have not had ONE problem. It takes clear, sharp, quality photos that are never washed out or unbalanced. I love having the ability to turn the flash down a bit- as the flash IS bright, however I think this is a definite positive quality. Auto mode works great, but if I get daring, the manual controls are fun to play with too! Takes beautiful portraits. I love the "Sports" setting! It freezes the action and works great! I would definitely buy this camera again. It might be overwhelming for a beginner, but for a slightly more advanced, amatuer photographer, this camera is great!



4. I have owned this digital camera for over 3 years. Since I have not owned any other camera besides this one, you could say that I am a bit jaded. The picture quality is just fantastic. I recently took a trip to Mexico, and every photo was perfect. It is easy to use and even easier to download onto your computer. Overall, I would recommend this product for anyone.



5. This camera has worked better than I ever expected.
   
   Originally, I purchased it (2 and a half years ago) because my wife and I were going to Hawaii and I wanted something that was not too expensive so that it would not break the bank if, by chance, it got wet, lost, or stolen. The C-725 fit the bill.
   
   To my surprise, the pictures it took, although only 3 megapixels, looked great! Whether in auto mode in bright light, in auto or manual mode in the subdued lighting of a shaded waterfall, or in manual mode with an 8-second exposure of the full moon at night, the pictures looked great! And the manual control to capture the nuances of dawn and sunrise as well as sunsets were amazing for the price paid.
   
   One feature that has really impressed me is the panorama function. It works best from a tripod. You can take up to five photos in sequence, either in landscape or portrait, and then stitch them together with the included software. However, I have since discovered that other aftermarket software does work better for this procedure. Anyway, they look great!
   
   Be sure to turn off the digital zoom and just use the 8x optical. Pictures look much better since you will not be over-rezzing.
   
   Note regarding lens adapters:
   
   You can find after-market lens adapters for this model. Get the tube adapter and a circular polarizer and UV filters for even better outdoor shots! Auto-focus cameras MUST use a circular polarizer! The wide angle and focal multipliers that you will also find are worthless. Do NOT bother with them.
   
   I really like the fact that it uses AA batteries. If you buy the rechargable kind (2650mAh Duracells work best), you can take up to 300 photos using the zoom and all on one charge. The rechargable batteries will pay for themselves after about the forth or fifth charge.
   
   If you want to see samples of this camera's handywork, just google "BlueCollar Traveler" and go to the first listing. There you will find some prime examples along with a link to more than a 100+ photos (and some video clips, too) from our last two trips to Hawaii. All were taken with this little C-725 (the daytime outdoor shots had a circular polarizer filter attached).
   
   This camera is now beyond it's sunset. Newer cameras have more and better features. But, for an amateur photo snapper like me, I feel that the current price for what features are offered is unbeatable!

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5 comments about Panasonic DMC-FX07A 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue).

1. I am very happy with this camera, it's way better than any of my friends cameras (besides my brother who has a $1000 dig slr!)...I used this camera to take photos for album art for a band and it looks very professional. I got it because it takes such great close ups. Sometimes I'm annoyed at the "glowing eyes" my dog gets when taking a picture of her...but otherwise it's great.



2. I know that almost every critical review on this camera talks about the noise. I don't have a FX07 myself, but my boss has one that I used for office work after my Canon A85's CCD crapped out after 3 years of rigorous service.
   
   There is normal noise and then there is FX07 noise. Normal noise (at low ISO anyway) is manageable - throw image into Noise Ninja noise reduction program, Auto-Profile, set Chrominance filtering to Max, fiddle around with Luminance filtering, process, save. Rinse and repeat.
   
   At low ISOs, the FX07's noise is coarse and non-uniform. Which blows the Auto-Profiling - the Luma and Chroma noise level readings come out low - the noise is too coarse to be recognized. Even with maximum filtering in Chroma and Luma, you see lots of huge individual noise specks. So you run up the "Smoothness" to squelch them (like the program recommends) and lose half the detail in an photo. That's at ISO 100.
   
   At higher ISOs, say oh 200 or 400, the noise is even coarser and more uniform. Luma and Chroma estimates remains low (for the ISOs), but the noise covers up the image in huge coarse grains. Any attempt to recover detail from said grains is futile. The image details don't just turn "plasticy", they are obliterated.
   
   Results at ISO800 or 1250 are unusable, but since that's true of even a Powershot G9 I guess I shouldn't complain about that - it's the poor low-ISO results that are the killer.
   
   After some painful lessons, I came to the conclusion that this is at best a 5MP camera (even at low ISO), not a 7MP. By admitting this fact and setting your camera to 5MP, the noise grains become small enough that Noise Ninja actually recognizes them as noise (the measured noise levels actually rise) and you can squelch them without destroying the image. If the image was taken in 7MP, the only real chance for usability is to scale it to 50% - that is turning it into a ~1.8MP image before putting it into Noise Ninja (Noise Ninja NR is theoretically done before downsizing but theory obviously did not factor in the Lumix FX07).
   
   On the positive, it is a OK 2-5MP camera. It is small, colors are good, optical stabilizer works - just read the 4/5 star reviews. But do you want to pay the listed price for a 5MP (at best) camera? As for me, after 4 months of the above torture I went to buy a Canon G9 camera for use at work and home.



3. Panasonic DMC-FX07R 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Red)
   I have own this fabulous little camera for over a year now and I just love how well all of my pictures have turned out. I read in some other reviews how it doesn't seem to do well when it comes to places with limited light. I beg to differ...in Feb. 2008, I went to the rodeo to enjoy the show and and concert. For those of you who have gone before to a concert at the rodeo, you know just how much light is displayed and usually if you try to pictures and/ or record it, the quality is very poor. However, with this little camera, not only were my pictures clear and well-lit, the two video clips I did at the concert came out awesome! I just couldn't believe how clear the bnd looked from where I was sitting and later when I uploaded it to my computer, you could clearly hear all the words of the song being sung. This had been my first time using this option and I just wish I had started using it sooner.
   
   So for those of you who are interested in purchasing this camera, you will not regret it. For being such a tiny camera, the outcomes of pictures and video will leave you pleased.



4. I must say this camera has been a huge disappointment. The noise is terrible as has already been mentioned. Ease of use is very simple though. I'm going to have to save this for just video. Does a decent job of that. I bought it because the wide angle is a very nice a feature & when I was looking at point & shoots a year a so ago there wasn't a whole lot out there. That has changed a bit.
   
   If picture quality doesn't matter to you, than go ahead & buy this camera.



5. When I got this I took a series of pictures inside with flash/no flash and compared to my old sony cybershot P150.
   
   When I looked at images on camera screens I was suprised. The sony's looked better when I zoomed it in. Sharper, less noise.
   
   However when I uploaded them to PC I found sony's may have less noise and were slightly better with flash. But without flash the Fx07 was the best. All shots in focus and sony's were blurry. Image stabilisation is great for when you can't use a flash inside.
   
   Also, after experimenting with a few settings (switch slow shutter speed to 1/4 or 1/2 (not 1/8) and images were no longer dark in low light. Better still is intelligent ISO which does all this for you. Most of the time it will pick something sensible that results in a reasonably quick shutter speed to prevent shake and acceptable ISO so not too much noise. Hint avoid ISO 800/1250 if possible. Photo's are very noisy at these settings. 400 is OK, 200 better, 100 brilliant but only really can be used outside.
   
   Seems good so far, gonna have to take it somewhere nice and try it outside.

1 comments about DXG DXG-506VB 5.0 MegaPixel Multi-Functional Camera with MPEG4 Technology (Blue).

1. we purchased this for our 10 year old. all i really have to say is that you get what you pay for. ;( the quality is very low and video very grainy. :(

5 comments about Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens.

1. People can show off their Rebel tsi and say it has 12 megapixels, but you can show off your 30d and say, "mine's not cheap plastic." This camera is perfect for a semi-pro, student, or just about anyone who can afford it. I warn you not to buy it from DBROTH though. They scammed me out of 99.99 dollars worth of photoshop, and I'm still trying to settle it with them. The hi-speed shooting is great for my hobby of shooting skate pictures. I think my customer image is number 82 or something. If you want to use it for landscapes, you'll need to get something with a really wide angle, because of the 1.6 cropping factor. If you're into sports photography like me though, it just gives your telephoto zoom lens a little more reach.



2. This was my second dslr and I loved it when I owned it. I have a 5D and a 40D now.
   
   Tim
   tfarrisphotography.com



3. This is great bang for your buck. When I bought my first dslr, the XT, new, it cost the same as the 30D does now. I'm very happy with the improved controls of the 30D over the XT as well as better high iso performance and 5 fps... My future plans are to get a 5d for holding a wideangle lens and use the 30D for the 70-200. The 24-105 range makes sense on either but the nature of the lens will be more telephoto on the 30D...



4. I've shot photos for almost 45 years. . . . started very early. The bottom line is the Canon 30D has excellent build quality, superb low light performance, excellent features and most of all superb picture quality in both ideal and non ideal lighting.
   
   I shot a lot of low light pictures and compared the Nikon 80, the Canon 30D and 40D and to my eyes, the Canon 30D simply rendered the sharpest, most noise free images in lower light levels.
   
   I owned 3 Canon EF lens. The 50mm f1.4, the 70-300mm IS lens and the Canon 28-135MM IS lens. All of these lens deliver excellent pictures in low light, provide sharp images and focus quickly and accurately. I tend to be a strong believer in Nikon and Canon because of the bench strength of their great lens.
   
   The only downside of the 30D is it lacks live view. In my opinion this is of limited if any value. To some, this feature might be important, but be aware that live view depletes the camera's battery pretty quickly.
   
   Even thought this camera is discontinued, it is well worth seeking out.



5. I'm extremely happy with my camera!
   You can't beat this camera for the money.

5 comments about Leica Digilux 4.3 2.4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. After only one week of using the Leica Digilux 4.3 I'm extremely pleased with the quality and features of this camera. After using a Kodak 260 for 2 years with great satisfaction, the Leica is a better overall camera at the same price.



2. This is indeed a great camera to use, full of features and provides high quality images. If you are having problems finding this model it is also available as the Fuji Finepix 4700 Camera. Fuji designed, and manufactures this camera.



3. I asked for this camera for christmas a got it(horay)! The main reason was that I thought it had the highest resolution 4.3 megapix. In fact it does not and Fuji who made it have had to change their advertising which has been called misleading. It is like a 2.3 megapixal but used some funny formula to produce data files that have 4.3 megapizals, but the original picture does not. HOWEVER - it takes really great pictures and can do movies for up to 80 seconds (with included 32mb sancard) There are a wide range of settings - full automatic, manual, movie, night time, 'rapid fire' that takes 3 pictures one after another. The controls are easy to learn and can be manipulated with one hand. It is relatively small and fits in a pocket. I was pleased to find a macro attatchment for it (you also have to by a small base stand to attatch this to the camera). this allows you to take extreme close ups mainly of skin which is good for me as a Dermatologist! Although it does have difficulty with colors at extreme close ups, it has no problem that I can see without the macro. The pictures is produces are really great. I also have an Epsonn 875 color printer, when combind with good photographic paper to print on they really do look like amazing pictures. Now - I have not used digital cameras before so I can not really compare it, but I have seen other frineds camera and I really like my one. It is not as small as those Cannon Elfs. It only uses rechargeable batteries. Make sure you buy it online - it is at least... more expensive in most stores. Enjoy. Oh yea, it comes with easy to use software.



4. Regardless of what the numbers say, this camera is a (roughly) 2.1 megapixel system that uses a process similar to television "line doubling" to effect its claimed 4.3 megapixel resolution. While that is true, it also true that the pictures it takes are plenty sharp without "doctoring" and will easily enlarge to 5" x 7" without becoming grainy. This is in no small part a result of excellent optics. In addition, the true (optical) 3X zoom is excellent, and its ability to shoot rather long movies (80 secs with sound) is a nice plus. Having said all that in its favor, it is still (IMHO) *way* overpriced, mostly because it has the Leica name on it. You can buy the same camera with the Fuji name on it (model 4700) and save hundreds!



5. This little camera delivers awesome high resolution pictures in three scaleable sizes and video. Although no longer available on open market it can be found on the web through camera dealers. With the 32MB smartmedia card one can take from 18 high resolution (1700KB)photographs to 500 basic (50KB) resolution photographs. Downloading is fast with USB and Exif Viewer.
   I use it in school regularly, as a middle school geography- social studies teacher accuracy and efficiency are important to me and my students -- clarity of picture is fundamental. The Leica Digilux 4.3 produces clean, clear stills for all but the fastest action shots. If you need action, use the 90 second video feature. I've owned and used this camera for two trouble-free years. It is invaluable.

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