5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z77 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti-Shake Optical Zoom (Pink).

1. i just bought this camera for a gift and now i want to have one. I really recommend this article it works perfectly if you are not professional (like me) you will not have any complaints.



2. I just bought this camera and I absolutely love it!! It is easy to use and takes incredible pictures. I own a Macbook Pro, and downloading pictures to IPhoto and videos to IMovie could not be any easier. Video quality is good for short videos, but can be grainy when you zoom in. There is also some background noise when using the zoom feature in videos. Since I bought the camera for still pictures and not video, though, I am extremely pleased with this camera and the quality of the pictures that it produces.



3. Bought this for my 16 year-old daughter. She's a Myspace and Youtube junkie. The camera is an excellent value, very easy to shoot for Internet sites with a simple setting. No more resizing pictures before uploading. With face detection that works and image stabilization, a real nice camera at a very resonable price. Also allows for rapid-fire shots!!



4. I bought this camera for my daughter who is 9. I got a great deal on it due to someone returning it. At first I was weary of the fact that someone retured it. But I have fallen in love with this camera. Its extremely easy to navigate very light and takes great pictures. I have pretty much claimed the camera for my own now.. I have choosen it over my way more expensive camera. Now planning on buying another one for my mom for mothers day. I highly recomment it.



5. I bought this camera a few months ago, and I love it! I was looking for something that was simple to use, but still great quality, and this was perfect. The camera is lightweight and doesn't take up much space. The pictures come out clear, even zoomed in. Video quality is great as well. Overall, this is just my favorite camera.

1 comments about Canon EOS Digital Rebel 300D.

1. I sold my Canon D30 in favor of this more modern and lighter 300D. It's got 6.3MP compared to the 3.3MP I had with my Canon D30. I picked up my Digital Rebel for roughly $327 lightly used. NOT A SCRATCH!!! I'm in love with this camera. It does what I need it to do. Photos are coming out in vivid kindness, even with my econo lenses. It's very light compared to my Canon D30. Yes, it's "plastic", but the build quality is sold and you wont even complain about it.
   The only reason I mentioned that it's almost perfect is due to the 1.8" LCD. I wish it had the 2.5" LCD like the Rebel XTi. But I'll say this.. the 1.8" LCD is way more bright when compared to the early Canon 1.8" screens. So pound for pound, this camera is a jewel to sparkle. If you land a great deal like I did. You won't regret it.

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4 comments about Kodak EasyShare Z1085IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom.

1. This camera is a relatively new entry, so there are not many reviews out there. I bought it based largely upon the hype of it's low noise high ISO performance - and I'm glad I did. The camera's large sensor (.61") and superb image processor allow low-noise photos up to about ISO 1250. And the optical image stabilizer works very well in both single and continuous modes. Another selling point is the fact that you have three battery choices. A non-rechargeable CRV3 lithium, a rechargeable DLK-8000, or two non-rechargeable AA batteries. The camera comes with the CRV3 only (the reason I deducted one star). The CRV3 seems to last forever, but it ain't cheap. I picked up a Lenmar DLK-8000 and charger for $40 and will use the CRV3 as a backup. The menu system is so intuitive, I have yet to read the user guide. And for the first time ever I actually use the scene modes, since there are clear on-screen explanations of each icon's meaning and its function. Other things I love about this camera: face detection, very intuitive program and manual modes, automatic in camera red eye reduction, 720p HD video mode, wide screen capture mode, sound tag recording capability, in camera cropping and slide show/multimedia sideshow playback capability. All at a great price point. I love this camera. I think you will too.



2. I have the big brother (Z712 IS)to this camera and wanted something smaller that would be easier to carry around. My kids have one of the smaller versions of the kodak and I wasn't crazy about it. It was slow to start-up and the pics weren't very good. I deceided to give this camera a try and love it. The HD pics are crispy clear and it starts up very fast. The only problem I have found so far is the lense cover sometimes gets stuck and wont close. The battery has lasted a long time. I am very happy with it.



3. I had high hopes for this camera, but I'm returning it. The camera locked for reasons that I cannot pin down: occasionally on startup, occasionally after taking a picture and infrequently for no apparent reason. My camera switched modes, perhaps based upon lighting levels, for example, from auto to a landscape mode, as I panned around a room. This did not really inspire much confidence in the camera, but I might have been willing to live with the very obvious quirks if the images had been good. Having said that...
   
   The camera did a poor job of selecting the technical exposure factors, even with pretty easy shots. The still images that I took were blurry (even with very little subject motion) and noisey in almost every instance. The video mode was much better, but it was not enough to convince me to keep the camera.
   
   I understand that this is a $200 camera, but mine performed more like a $50 camera. Color me disappointed.



4. After reading several mixed reviews, I was a little reluctant about purchasing this camera. So far, I have been extremely impressed with it. Pictures come out great even in low lighting thanks to the strong flash and high ISO. The panorama stitch mode is a really cool feature. It works best with a tripod but even without one, it still works well. The macro mode has some issues focusing if you are too close but with 10 megapixels, you can just back away a few inches and crop the photo. For the price, you get great performance and a lot of great features (high ISO, HD video, 5x zoom, panorama, etc...) in a very easy to use camera. Highly recommended!

2 comments about Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR [Vibration Reduction] DX Nikkor Zoom Lens + Lexar Pro 4GB CF Memory Card + Extra Nikon EN-EL3e Battery + Nikon SLR Gadget Bag.

1. This camera is a replacement for my D-70. For those with a modicum of technical and photographic skill, this camera is right on target. The extra control and other features more than outweigh the additional cost of the D-300 compared to anything downline.



2. The Nikon D300 is everything I expected it to be & more. The service from Cameta Camera & Amazon was amazing....Will shop with both again...

5 comments about Olympus Stylus 1200 12MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver).

1. This is my second Olympus camera. I have had very good luck with Olympus products. I would recommend them to anyone. I am not a proffessional photographer by any means but the camera does what I need it to and I was also looking for lots of megapixels and this one has it.
   Thank you.



2. I just purchased this camera from J&R through Amazon. Great service and very satisfied
   with the camera. High quality photo. Good manual comes with it but it so well designed
   you can go through the entire camera features without using the book at all -- that simple
   to operate. I am fixed now for all events -- the Flip Video and the Stylus 1200!!!!!



3. This is a high quality product for a great price! It has 20 different shooting functions and the rechargeable battery saves time and money. The picture quality is unbeatable. I highly suggest this product.



4. CON ESTA CAMARA DE 12 MEGAPIXELES PUEDES TOMAR FOTOS DE ALTA RESOLUCION. PUEDES VER HASTA LOS POROS DE LA CARA DE LAS PERSONAS. BUEN DISEÑO. MUCHAS FUNCIONES. REP.DOM.



5. I am sorry to say that I have been very dissapointed about this camera. Besides the stylish and slim appearance, this camera has lots of features. But what I really need is the picture quality. Even though it has 12 Megapixels, doesn't mean the picture will look great. So if you want a good quality for your home with an acceptable cost, I would proudly recommend you to use Canon Cameras, the only manufaturer I trust.

2 comments about Vivitar ViviCam 5188 5MP CMOS, 8x Digital Zoom, 1.5" LCD Digital Camera (Black).

1. I bought this to test for an upcoming trip to Hawai'i (want an underwater digicam for snorkeling). I was initially impressed by the housing but the camera was awfully light. A quick inspection showed why. The SD port cover is a rubber "plug" (similar to the covers for USB ports, etc on most digital cameras). No big deal, but I could see it coming off with rough use. The menu was extremely basic and didn't even have an option to turn off the barely audible "beep" that followed each button press. You also couldn't change the length of playback which was barely a second. Switching "modes" resulted in the display disappearing while the change was made then reappearing (the first time I set flash to 'always on" the display didn't come back up for 5-6 seconds). "No big deal," I thought, since it was a $60 u/w digicam (I own a Nikon D200 so certainly wasn't expecting to use this on land). I took a few shots then pulled them up on the computer. Aye, there's the rub...
   
   The shots are really quite poor. The lens may be fixed focus, but it's a relatively narrow cone in front of the camera. Approximately 60% of the image was out of focus. There's a noticeable circle in the middle that was reasonably focused with increasing fall-off towards the edges. Furthermore, the shutter speed was iffy at best. A shot of my refrigerator with flash "on" resulted in a very blurry picture. These shortcomings might be mitigated underwater, but I doubt it. Judging by my brief experience, I would strongly suggest avoiding this for any "meaningful" photography (above or below the water).
   
   I give it 2 stars because it's probably ideal for a child as a first camera. The waterproof case was pretty tough and seemed to be up to the task of protecting the camera from rough handling. The poor picture quality would not be a huge issue for a child. The latch to open the case required enough dexterity that a curious child would not be able to open it on accident.
   
   All-in-all, I could see a 4-6 year-old having hours and hours of fun with this at the beach or pool. Mom and Dad, on the other hand, are likely to be sorely disappointed.



2. Even at the top level of fidelity, called FINE, the pictures have a lot of blurry areas because of image compression. End result is that the pictures with this 5M camera look worse that a similar picture with my 2M Canon. If they really have the 5M pixels on the sensor, they should improve the software to take use of this.
   
   The only saving grace on the camera is the waterproof case. It is nice to take it rafting without having to worry about getting it wet. As soon as you hit dry land, however, dump this thing for a real camera!

5 comments about Nikon Coolpix S51c 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom (Silver).

1. We got this camera about 3 months ago. We really like the features and quality - both of the camera and images. But here is the problem. Take 20 pictures of someone (especially children) and guarenteed 19 of them will be with the subjects eyes closed! This is because the camera has NO flash mode where there is not an INCREDIBLY ANNOYING "pre" flash. Call it red eye reduction, call it background fill-flash, whatever you want to call it, 99% of your subjects will blink. Then when the real flash comes, their eyes are closed. The only option without this is to turn the flash off.
   
   The 2nd problem with the camera is it is slow. Slow to focus, slow to snap. Just annoying.
   
   The 3rd problem is the cameras tendancy to get "orbs" in the pictures. Some people think these are ghosts, they are not, they are dust, pollen, dirt, bugs - whatever - lit up by the flash and appear as orbs in the picture. This is especially prevelant with cameras where the flash is close to the lense; it could not be any closer on this camera!
   
   A lot of digitals have these problems so check them all out and return them until you find one that you are happy with!
   
   If it was not too late to return this camera, I would.



2. The camera arrived sooner than I expected, in perfect condition. It is one of the easiest camera's that I have ever used and has features that are great. The screen is large making the images easier to see in most any light and the camera adjusts itself to make picture quality better. It can be hooked up to a TV and view the pictures there and of course they can be e-mailed and downloaded quickly. Great buy. Good price.



3. We have now had this camera for four months and it replaced our Kodak V530. I can honestly say that the Kodak was better. Here's why:
   
   1. The Nikon (compared to the Kodak) produced pictures that were grainy,dark, had poor color saturation, and caused people to blink. The outdoor pictures were flat but otherwise okay.
   
   2. The movie mode is at best terrible. Even on low resolution, there were frame skips, and poor sound. The Kodak never had this problem.
   
   3. The shutter release is very slow. Even if pre-focused, it is slow. Do not use this camera for taking pictures and children's birthday parties.
   
   4. The controls (for a point and shoot) are poorly laid out, and complicated.
   
   I have always thought highly of Nikon but this is a clear miss on their part. Look elsewhere for a point and shoot camera.



4. a great camera ... beautiful still photos and nice video as well.
   the screen is amazing and looks great. It would be nice if wifi was easier to work but once you get the hang of it, uploading wirelessly is pretty awesome!
   
   overall a great camera ... highly recommended.



5. Are you looking for a quality digital camera that takes great high-resolution snapshots? One that easily slides into your pocket? One that is reasonably priced? Well, there are lots to choose from, these days. Give the Nikon Coolpix S51 or S52 consideration.
   
   I am a bit picky and I was looking for something more than simple point and shoot for a recent sightseeing trip to Italy. My days of film cameras are over, but the versatility of an interchangeable-lens 35-mm SLR was on my mind. I loved the Nikon FS2S I used for over 30 years. Yet, the bulk of camera and several lenses—and the cost—was of major concern. What if I dropped an $800 camera or worst, it was stolen? I decided to forego the advantages of a new digital SLR and try getting by with the much cheaper and smaller Coolpix S51C. The model with the "C" has Wi-Fi capability. I'm not a professional photographer, so really good "snapshots" with a bit of creativity better categorized my style this trip.
   
   Here are the things I really like:
   
   First, the picture quality is wonderful for such a camera. The high-resolution setting yields sharp pictures suitable for prints 8"x10" and beyond. Regrettably, there is no RAW format, but the dynamic range has pleased so far. Second, the size and weight. I can't say enough about how great it was to slip the camera into my shirt pocket—a bit heavy there—or pants pocket. Here are some more things I like about this camera:
   - The settings are easy to make with the thumbwheel control and built-in settings software.
   - There are a variety of pre-set modes: landscapes, sunsets, museums, etc.
   - Vibration reduction works surprisingly well.
   - Almost always, exposures are right on. I did find that manually increasing or decreasing exposure helped in a few unusual lighting situations. This is quick and easy to set.
   - The pre-set mode I really like, one you won't find in most other cameras, is panorama assist. This is really neat. Set it and take the first picture. Then one-third edge of that picture appears in the LCD screen, transparent so that you can line up and overlap the next picture. By taking a series of pictures this way you can later create an ultra-wide panorama photo, or if you go all the way around, a 360-degree panorama. Software is provided for stitching pictures together to create the panorama from the individual shots. Traditionally, such pics require a better camera, tripod, and patience. I made several panoramas, even handheld. Works great!
   - Battery life is pretty good. I bought two extras so I would never run out. Since I shot mostly without flash, one fresh battery charge would last much of the day, maybe 100 or more pictures. I'd recommend carrying at least one extra battery and recharging at night. I got a cheap, compact recharger and extra batteries before my trip.
   
   Some so-so features:
   
   - The lens is of fairly typical zoom range. It works well for most shots. There were a few times I wished the telephoto was longer. The digital zoom that goes beyond optical zoom adds lots of pixel noise and is unsatisfactory. I won't use it again unless I see Big Foot or a UFO. As for the wide end, it is just okay; not wide enough for great interiors. I just love really a true wide-angle lens, something comparable to a 21mm on a 35mm film camera, but that is unavailable in this type of camera. Again, the zoom range is average, but the quality is very good—it's a Nikon lens.
   - Memory card. The memory card that comes with the camera is just too small unless you want to shoot just a few pictures at a time or only shoot medium- or low-resolution. I bought a 4 GB high-speed card and am glad I did. It stored almost a thousand hi-res pictures. I did swap out to a second 2 GB card after two weeks and came home with over 1400 photos, never having to offload images to a computer.
   
   And here are a few dislikes:
   
   - The polished metal case is slippery. Use the hand strap or risk dropping it.
   - The lens is in the corner. If you are not careful, you can get your finger in the field when shooting. You will learn how to hold the camera after a number of fumbles.
   - Even when selecting one of the pre-set modes like landscape, the auto-focus takes a moment to adjust itself. The lag between pressing the shutter and taking the picture might be a fraction of a second, but a fraction too late for that great shot. I wish I could turn off auto-focus and have several presets from which to choose.
   - Wireless Wi-Fi. I thought I would be able to transfer pics through my home wireless network to my desktop computer. Not so, or at least I haven't gotten that to work and can't find anything in any manual. I was able to send several pics to the Nikon server called Picturetown. But, that transfer choked because the wireless is just too slow to handle hi-res pictures. Don't count on sending anything but a few low-resolution pictures to grandma via the direct wireless feature. If you don't absolutely need the Wi-Fi feature, save the money and get the cheaper S51 or S52 model that has everything else and is a tad smaller and lighter.
   
   Now, one day, perhaps soon, I'm going to buy a digital SLR—a Nikon, of course. I like looking through a viewfinder and setting focus myself. Most of all I want a great wide-angle lens. But I am very happy with my Coolpix S51C and will continue to use it on many occasions.
   
   Seeing Italy? I know you will be happy. I think you will be happy carrying along a Nikon Coolpix S51 or S52 too.

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