1 comments about Kodak EasyShare M893IS 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Red).

1. I did my research prior to purchasing this item. I read the customer reveiws and even got feed back from a coworker who purchased the same item. First after only 6 photos in the camera it was stating memory full so purchased a memory card and all was good. Owned the camera another 2 weeks and the camera would not hold a charge. Charged the camera for a total of 8 hours and would not charge. Then camera just wouldn't turn on at all. I was leaving for my cruse on Monday and decided to try another charge for 12 hours and still wouldn't even turn on. Had to go out and purchase a $7.99 Kodak instant camera for the cruise.

5 comments about Olympus Stylus 820 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom (Silver).

1. I take many many pictures and I absolutely HATE this camera. The only pics that come out barely average are the outside pics. The inside pics are dark and blurry. I have messed around with the settings and still cannot get any sort of improvement! Do NOT buy this camera. For what I have been readng you want the Fuji Finepix f40fd, the Cannon Powershot SD1000! I purchased the Fuji and so far LOVE it! The higher the ISO number, the better. Good luck! Happy shopping!



2. I am a huge olympus fan and was looking for a small camera to replace my chunky C-765. The Stylus 820 was given to me as a gift and I've tried to use it, but every photo is blurry. I've adjusted the settings, I've used the highest quality settings, etc - nothing changes it. And I'm not shooting professional photos, but when an average group photograph in the middle of the day with no extremes (lighting, colors) and it STILL can't turn out? Its just a bad camera. Its begun to freeze on me, requiring me to take out the battery and put it back in. Its too late for me to return it to Olympus, but I'd just strongly discourage anyone from purchasing this camera.



3. The Stylus 820 has a short battery life, the inability to turn the power off while connected to the computer to conserve battery life, it locks-up while taking pictures requiring removal of the battery to restart, the images are often blurry even when using a tri-pod, and the cheap plastic battery cover broke the first week and had to be replaced. Crap! Crap! Crap!



4. For 20 years I've been a user of the Olympus Stylus cameras first film and then a Stylus 410 (took on the appalachin Trail for 2100 miles). They were great! However beware!! This 820 is trash. Very, very poor quality pictures, even during the day. This company needs to repay folks for their purchase. They should not get away with putting out a product like this. There are too many folks that have the same poor quality that I have.



5. My husband got me this for Christmas last year. Unlike my husband, I'm NOT a photography buff, but I wanted a small easy to use point-and-shoot camera! This camera was bought based on our experience with Olympus, particularly our daughter's Stylus 760! I liked the 760, and thought it would have been more than adequate for my needs; husband decided to "upgrade" to the Stylus 820!
   
   I love the size of the camera - I can easily slip it into my handbag without it being a nuisance. That's probably the best thing I can say about it.
   
   The outdoor shots with this camera have been merely OK, not great but the indoor shots/ night time shots are terrible!
   
   We've been so disgusted that my husband has considered passing on this camera to our 10 year old, and buying me another camera of another brand, probably Canon.
   
   Did I mention that the Olympus neoprene case recommended on Amazon, for this camera, actually fits very badly? I switched to a no-name case that fits nicely, takes up a lot less space in my bag and cost me half what I paid for the Olympus case!
   
   Based on my experience, I am not tempted to buy Olympus again!

5 comments about Sony Cybershot DSC-T200 8.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Red).

1. I have used Sony digital cameras for many years, and take thousands of photos in my occupation worldwide. When my trusty Sony bit the dust, I ordered this one. The biggest dissapointment is the battery, which runs down within a short half day of shooting. Worse yet, is that you have to remove the battery, and put it in a charger. You can't just plug in the camera, which means that when you are downloading the pictures to your computer, you are using the battery! Mine has quit in the middle of important downloads.
   The touch screen is gorgeous, but takes getting used to.
   I would reccommend you get a more conventional camera, if you are looking for a simple camera.
   Prof. Kris



2. I am a kind of person who would do a lot of reviewing before I buy a product, especially an electronic.And it was the same scenario when buying my camera.Reviewed a lot of sites- CNET, PcMag, Amazon,etc... list goes on and on.
   I had my mind on T-100 initially. I didn't want to go for the touchscreen versions: T70 and T200 for the obvious reason of less battery life.
   Fortunately, Sony had stopped production of T100 and the ones in the market were as expensive as T200.
   I ultimately made up my mind for T200 thinking that if I'm gonna spend so much on a camera, why not get the latest one.
   I'm totally satisfied with the camera.I would like to clarify certain facts about the camera:
   
   1.Battery Life: It is obvious that a large touchscreen would drain the battery fast.But my experience has been really good. Once on a full charge, it doesn't run out that quickly as people say.And I'm a person who would take random pics of anyone and no one.So my usage is pretty high and I've never run out of battery.Its more about battery management than the actual battery life.
   
   2.Smile Shutter: This is the most amazing feature of the camera.And it really is efficient.The pictures are clear too.
   
   3.Indoor Pics: Some people complain that the pic indoors are very grainy.Although thats true for all the ultracompact cameras, but this one does a good job comparatively.I have rarely had tht experience.
   
   I don't need to write about the other features as people have already written so much.
   
   Conclusion: Its a great ultra compact camera and I would buy it again if needed to!!



3. This is the best camera that I have ever owned. Very easy to use, almost don't even need the manual. The touch-screen options are very easy to use, and the screen is larger than any other camera I have seen. Battery life is great also. I highly recommend getting at least the 2GB flash drive, which will hold more pictures than you will probably ever need.



4. The red color, the perfectly slim design and touch screen were thrilling, so i replaced my other very old Sony with this one.
   I regretted buying it the day my return receipt expired. The pictures look amazing, in bright, vivid color, but the quality of them is awful most of the time. The picture either turns out blurry all together or the quality is terrible when you zoom in on your face. I use the "natural" shooting mode, so it's not horrible. I just wish i listened to my more-experienced-with-cameras mom and bought another one. Before buying i thought, "well it's Sony, it can't be that bad". This time Sony let me down.
   The battery dies fairly quickly too.
   Other than that, i enjoy carrying a super-stylish camera around.



5. After only 5 months this cameras LCD screen stopped working. There is not a scratch on it but the slightest touch can damage the screen and with out it you can not use the camera. The LCD screen is not covered under the sony warranty and customer service is poor.Sony Cybershot DSC-T200 8.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Silver)

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare Z650 6.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom.

1. A great camera, especially for those who just want to take a simple photo, nothing fancy, just a good, clear shot everytime!



2. About 9 months ago a Kodak Z710 was purchased for me by my superior to record the various landscape features. It is about half the size and weight of my film camera. With 1 GB memory card I am able to take many good pictures and review them on the computer screen.
   
   In April, 2008 I decided to buy a digital camera (Z650) for myself through Amazon. Because I was familiar with the Z710, it was an easy choice to purchase another Kodak. I checked Steve Digicams website and found that the Z650 was a good camera.
   
   Ordering from Amazon was easy and Amazon kept me informed as to the delivery progress of my order. The camera arrived on time and the bill was exactly as stated earlier.
   
   Stan



3. I have had this camera for about 2 years but I'm about to sell it to my dad. It truly is a great camera for everyday use and special events within families. However I needed even higher resolution and a camera with room for more expansion since I'm pursuing photography as a career. This camera is amazingly easy to use. There's nothing tricky about it. It takes wonderful photos and I particularly like the sport mode. One negative I found is the shutter lag is rather slow though. Having an active 2 year old whos constantly on the go, some great photos were never caught because by the time the camera actually took the picture the moment was gone or the smile had disappeared. ButI must say that most camera's of this type within similar price range all have about the same shutter lag typically. Nonetheless, It is an excellent everyday digital camera assuming you're not an avid photographer. Hope this helped.



4. I've had this camera for a little over a year. After owning 2 HP cameras that broke on me shortly after purchasing them, I stayed away from HP and went to Kodak, which I was told was easiest to use. I loved this camera because of the 10x optical zoom. I produce very good quality photos with this camera! It's a little too big to carry on a night out so I bought another Kodak that fits in the purse. I think I'll be a loyal Kodak camera owner from here on and this is a really good deal for the money.



5. This easyshare is what it says. Easy. 10x lens is also great if you need close up's.

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5 comments about Canon Powershot SD300 4MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. I bought this camera in Oct 2005. I brought it everywhere. Loved it. In April 2006, the LCD screen blew. Canon replaced it with a refurbished camera. In March 2007, the exact same thing happened to the screen and now they will only repair for $97.00, as they have determined this is the result of impact damage. How they determine this is unclear to me, as it was not dropped or impacted...Apparently, you will spend 100.00/yr maintaining this camera. That, to me, is the hallmark of a faulty product. Unfortunate - as I really loved this camera.



2. The Canon Powershot SD300 is, even after 2 years, a heavenly product that I have yet to regret purchasing.
   
   For one thing, my LCD never cracked. However, and this is entirely my fault, over the years, I haven't always used the best protection that I could have for my camera, thus resulting in some obvious LCD scratches. But I put that blame on myself, not the product itself.
   
   This camera has definitely taken some sharp, vivid, and beautiful pictures over the years. Even my professional photography family members acclaim some of my pictures. And here you thought it was JUST a snapshot camera...
   
   The compact size is great, and I always continue to find amusing places where this camera can fit: jean pockets, cell phone cases, my polo shirt's little itsy bitsy pocket, ...
   
   The thing that bugs the heck out of me is that, right after I had bought this, like a month or two later, newer and supposedly better models of the PowerShot line started coming out. I bought this baby for $400 dollars, so you imagine my dismay. Regardless, I'm not feeling regretful all too much because this is quite the well-made product.
   
   The one con (of the very few) that I can think of about this product is that, over time, my camera (when the lens would retract itself) a noise that I'm sure didn't appear before now does. I don't know if it's the product, or if it was just those times that I brought this baby to the beach only to have sand kick at it, but yeah, just an observation.
   
   Oh yeah, I also find myself charging the battery for this camera MUCH more often now. I don't know if age, wear and tear, or whatever has to do with anything, but charging this camera before some event is a MUST for me. Always.
   
   But, in conclusion, it's a great camera and I'm truly surprised to see this older model of Canon PowerShot have such great (overrall) ratings considering the newer, edgier, and cooler models now and days.
   
   I think I'll be sticking with this camera for awhile, maybe wait for Canon to come up with something new(er) in their PowerShot line or whatever.



3. I purchased this camera about two-three years ago. It's my first digital camera. It's easy to operate, small enough to fit in my pocket and or purse. The viewing window is big enough for me. Easy to download pics to my computer. This camera is capturing many memories for me. I'm enjoying this camera and would purchase another from Canon.
   
   I recommend you buy another battery so when vacationing and or on outings, you'll have another on hand. As you know, the battery always gets low during inconvenient time(s). There have been many times, it's given out but luckily my backup battery is always on hand. :-)



4. My wife loves her little camera and I like the fast response I received from shipper. Very satisfied with service provided. The camera was well packed and protecetd from damage in mailing.



5. I like the simplicity of it.
   There are simple icons allowing some versatility.
   However,the camera under poor lighting conditions doesn't operate so well, so I rated it with 4 stars rather than 5.
   It is easy to use though and a good basic everyday camera.

5 comments about Samsung Digimax S600 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver).

1. This was my first digital camera, I've had it for a year, and I still love it (although I am upgrading to a camera with an underwater accessory case). I wanted a camera with high MP and zoom capability, video with sound was a must, and the price had to be low! I love the picture quality, I have never taken a picture that I didn't like, although the picture will be fuzzy if you move or have a shaky hand (I still like those ones anyway. Artsy, no?). The rotary knob selection is awesome! The interface is very user friendly, even my stone age parents were able to navigate this camera (trust me, that's an amazing feat!). So, I will give it to them when I upgrade. The video feature is awesome, I used it to document my life and paste it on myspace, but the microphone is located right where you would place your left pointer finger when holding the camera - so keep your finger off it when filming or else your sound will get messed up! As Adam said, sometimes the battery beep likes to play tricks on you! It has happened to me three times and it can be very frustrating!! Especially with an impromptu shot! I always carry extra batteries and I only use rechargeable batteries (I buy the cheaper ones), they're a little pricy but they save you SO MUCH MONEY! I have never had any other problems with this camera. This camera is definitely not for the pros, it's for every day use and people who don't know how amazing a picture can be or don't want to pay for a camera with that kind of capability. I threw a silicone skin on it, tossed it, dropped it, and shoved it in every pocket, purse and backpack that I have ...It was my little buddy for a year and I loved it!
   
   P.S. I highly recommend silicone skins and screen protectors for cameras!! My camera hasn't a scratch on it.



2. I've had my camera for about a year now and I have absolutely zero complaints. Its stylish, compact, easy to load batteries, and of course- takes great quality pictures. I'm not too much of a techie, so I don't speak megapixels and optics, but take my word for it, it works great!



3. I purchased for my boyfriend last year for Christmas and it's still working.
   The camera is nice and small, nothing fancy but it's a good product.
   I would make sure to purchased rechargeable batteries as you can go through regular batteries in 1 day. Also get an sd card for it to store your pictures.



4. This camera is excellent. It is the 3rd digital I've owned and I've enjoyed it very much. It's compact and full of features. You MUST, however, use super alkeline batteries because it eats the normal ones up fast. The batteries made for digital cameras do much better and are worth the price. The camera has a video feature that outshines any other camera I've seen on the market. I would highly recommend this product as a good value for little money you pay for it



5. The cam is good and cheap. The problem is only about the battery... it goes really fast.

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix E900 9MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Black).

1. This camera is larger than a compact, smaller than an SLR and has more pixels than most. It fits the hand well and is easy to hold and carry. It is very flexible, from fully auto to manual and everything in between. I have one gig of memory in it and it will take over 250 pictures at the highest pixel setting. The batteries seem to last forever and I've taken several hundred pictures, including flash without recharging. It works well in available light conditions and I seldom use flash unless it's actually dark. This camera will last me until I eventually replace it with an SLR.



2. At first I thought this was a great camera, the only downfall was the batteries would drain too quickly. It was also annoying that the batteries and picture card were under the same cover. I bought this camera in July 2006. Then in January 2007 it completely died on me. I couldn't even get the lens to close. I finally brought it to a repair shop and they said the motherboard went on it. The total cost for labor and parts would be $128. I checked and for the price this camera is selling for I'm not sure if it's worth it to repair.



3. This compact camera was announced on July 28, 2005 for Fuji's 2006 catalog, and was dropped from their 2008 catalog. That was a long run for a compact model camera. Fujifilm has moved on from it's E-series, and none of their current compact models offer a configuration comparable to the E900. At the time of this writing, remaindered E900 stock is still available on the Internet for around $200, less than half its original retail price. A contemporary camera model with a similar, albeit more fully featured, configuration would be the 12 MP Canon G9, at about $450.
   
   The nine megapixel "Super CCD" featured on this model caused a minor sensation when it was announced. This sensor is still being used in the Fujifilm S9600 model. Super CCD sensors are unique in that their pixels are arranged diagonally, rather than horizontally. This reduces aliasing along diagonal lines (and supports pixel-doubling in Photoshop's ACR).
   
   I considered purchasing this camera when it first came out, but opted instead for a dSLR model. But, now I wanted a compact walk-around camera for a project where a dSLR kit would be too much baggage. The E900 again came under consideration. I was attracted by these features:
   ~ RAW capture capability (I prefer to shoot everything in RAW).
   ~ 2xAA battery power is cheap, lightweight and long-lasting (e.g., Sanyo Eneloop).
   ~ The high ratings for the E900 I read on internet camera review sites.
   At just over nine ounces, batteries included, this camera fit my requirement for portability. It is too big to fit in my shirt pocket, but I avoid putting precision instruments in shirt pockets.
   
   Compact cameras are trending toward ever-smaller (including hi-res cameras in cell phones), while dSLR cameras are incorporating more consumer features, like "live view," image stabilization and face recognition. I guess I am becoming a digital Luddite, because Minox-sized cameras do not appeal, nor do SLR cameras laden with techno-froufrou. Offer me a camera with extended dynamic range, higher sensitivity and greater resolution, and I am listening. A camera that pays expressway tolls has some other consumer than me in mind.
   
   The RAW capability of the Fujifilm E900 is seriously under-supported by the manufacturer, to the point of being counterproductive.
   ~ Selecting RAW capture requires drilling deep into the setup menu on the camera.
   ~ The RAW developing software included with the camera provides no image adjustments and outputs TIFF files at only 8-bit tonal depth. This obviates all(!) the value of RAW capture.
   ~ The exposure bracketing feature is not available in RAW capture mode.
   
   I shoot RAW because I process all of my images in Photoshop, where RAW images, with their 12-bit tone depth, accommodate much greater image manipulation before tones start to degrade. Also, using Adobe Camera Raw (ACR), I can optimize white balance and realize another f-stop of dynamic range.
   
   I appreciate that most camera users would not find RAW capture to be of value. Photographers using this camera are likely to use $100 software to adjust their images, which typically functions at 8-bit tonal depth. The extra image data captured in RAW cannot be used by these programs. It makes sense, therefore, that Fuji has dropped RAW support from their current models, except for their Pro dSLR and two high-end "bridge" models.
   
   Here are the compromises/limitations I have discovered so far, comparing images from the E900 to ones from my dSLR:
   ~ Noise in the shadows. Pixels can't decide what color they are.
   ~ Color noise. Again, pixels can't decide what color they are.
   ~ Chromatic aberrations (colored fringes along high contrast edges. I can compensate for some of this when I make my adjustments in ACR).
   ~ Range of f-stops is limited (f-8 is the highest value).
   ~ Macro setting works only at the widest focal length, producing "big nose" distortion.
   ~ The tiny pop-up strobe is only good for fill flash, and even then only at close range.
   
   The camera has a big hunk of chrome bling on the grip, giving it the look of a '58 Roadmaster. On my camera, I covered it up with a piece of gaffer tape.
   
   I am surprised and delighted by the resolution of this 9-MP compact camera when compared to my 8-MP dSLR, considering the glass used in each. I appreciate that I can get immediate exposure feed-back on the image I just shot, including a histogram and flashing pixels to show saturation. (I have uploaded an image illustrating this to the gallery for this camera.)
   
   I am happy with this camera for the purposes I intend.



4. I'm a huge fan of Fuji's sharpness and color reproduction (at least to my eyes)but as many of the reviews have stated it has its problems too. It has a pretty big CCD compared to many of the other cameras in its class which a huge plus. My biggest complaint with this camera is with the Flash, and its kid of silly. A pop up flash is Okay but there is no Flash on/off feature so if I want to disable the flash during a shot I have to push the whole flash back down. The write time and flash recycle is one of the slowest I've seen but there aren't too many occasions where I can't wait. I'm not sure if it is just my camera but it seems to have some "quirks" such as the LCD going from Bright to Dark, I don't know if it's a power saving feature or what. I was also disappointed in the fact that it didn't have an scene modes other than Portrait, Sports and Night. I don't use them too often but they can be useful to other people who just want to take a picture (e.g. My wife). At least it has a Manual Feature.
   
   If it weren't for the lack of the Flash on/off feature and it's quirky behavior, I would have given it another star.



5. This is a great little camera for everyday use, I love it; goes everywhere with me. The picture quality (9MP) is fantastic, and I like the macro and zoom performance. As close to SLR you can get, IMO. If you are looking into serious photography, this will not do. However, fabulous camera for the price!

5 comments about Digital Blue 741 Disney Pix Click Pirates III Digital Camera.

1. Some people sure expect a lot for fifty bucks. Unless you've really trained your kid how to use a real camera (and can be sure they won't bust it) this is a good first one. You won't win any photography contests, but if your kid (or grandkid, as in our case) likes to point and shoot at anything and everything, he or she will have fun with this. But remember - it's a toy, and packs a lot more fun than many $50 do-nothing toys we've sent down the rathole.



2. Unfortunately, I didn't do my homework on this one and got burned. This camera is a complete waste, I agree with the other poor reviews.



3. I recently bought the Hannah version of this camera for my daughter's 8th birthday. She loves it! We haven't really seen any of the problems that the other reviews claim, so maybe they were just unlucky and got a faulty camera. I've had that happen myself with a couple electronic devices I've purchased in the past, but I was able to exchange them at the places I bought them - and the replacement always ended up working fine (so it was just a manufacturing defect I'm guessing). This camera isn't quite 1 megapixel, so it doesn't take the best pictures ever, but what do you expect for a kids camera? Especially a camera that isn't even 1 megapixel - I think if you expect a camera that's less than a megapixel to have crystal clear pictures, then you need to stick with 35mm, or do some more research on digital cameras so you know what to expect and what you're talking about. My daughter loves Hannah Montana, and she also loves stealing my digital camera to play with. The fact that I found a starter toy camera with Hannah on it was the main motivating factor for me, because now she wants to play with her camera more than mine....so I'm not going to complain.



4. We bought two of these cameras for the grandkids, age 5 and 7. Sad to say, neither one of them got any pictures. One camera won't even turn on, the other one downloads pictures via their software and then erases them, everywhere! The pictures disappear. I can't say how the picture quality is because neither camera has produced any.



5. I purchased this for my son, after buying one on constructive playthings for xmas that turned out to be junk. The first cars camera didnt even work so I took it back and exchanged for another... it wasnt even compatable with my Vista computer so I couldnt even download the software, you couldnt even tell when you were taking pictures, total waste and now I find myself looking for another one . . . ugh

5 comments about Panasonic PS-HFX9K Leather Camera Case for Panasonic FX01, FX9, FX8, and FX7 Digital Cameras (Black).

1. I really like the the magnetic button and the leather is of good quality - should last me a while. Perfect for all the LUMIX models - I love my case - nice and sturdy and looks sharp!



2. Nice case. Perfect fit for my Lumix DMC-FX12. The one I got doesn't say Lumix but Panasonic. Very neat labor.



3. I purchased it for my wifes Lumix FX10. She just loved it. It fit exactly.



4. A very nice, but quite small, case, easy to open with the magnetic catch. Good quality materials. It is not padded, but should give adequate protection for regular use. Not waterproof nor particularly shockproof.



5. I bought this case for the purpose of providing protection for, and easy access to, my Lumix FX01 for outings of not more than a day. It suits that purpose perfectly. It's attractive and well-made; it fits the camera perfectly; and its magnetic snap closure makes taking the camera out and putting it away almost a pleasure. Because it fits the camera perfectly, it doesn't have any space for accessories, such as extra SD cards or an extra battery, so for trips that last longer than a single battery charge you would need a larger case, or an extra case to carry those things, which is what I have. That case stays in my suitcase or in my hotel room on those occasions when I think I will need the accesssories. The PS-HFX9K is what I hang on my belt when I go out.