Customer Rating: 
Summary: no tech support
Comment: The camera works fine, but I cannot get the software to work. I have contacted tech support by e-mail twice to help with this, but have not received anything back. I have needed to send some pictures to friends since Labor Day weekend, but have been unable to. The website is good, but the tech support apparantly is non-existent. Glad it did not cost me much for the camera since it does not work with the computer!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Bad Camera
Comment: When I got this camera I didnt read that it didnt have a flash, BIG MISTAKE. When you take pictures inside they always turn out to dark and are really grainy. We took a trip to Florida and ALL of the pictures turned out blurry! Im 100% I was not moving to. It actually takes pretty good vidos but thats about it. I would not recommend this camera/video camera.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good camera for the price
Comment: I got it as a gift about a year ago and have overall really enjoyed it. I would rate it 4.5 if I could.
Though a lot of people may say it doesn't take good still photos, I have gotten some exceptional near professional results.
The quality of the photo depends on the light. Low light and indoor settings can result in grainy or semi grainy photos, but that is mainly because it doesn't have a flash. It is best used outdoors in partially sunny to cloudy days or times that are not blindingly bright such as noon time with full sun. Taking photos in full sunny days in the sunlight can sometimes be overexposed, but that happens to any camera I think.
Macro shots- it doesn't zoom in very far, but if you are clever, you can compensate by using a magnifying lens. I have taken a number of excellent photos of flowers, butterflies, and other insects and plants that way.
Some drawbacks are with it having an auto white balence. Yellow and orange seems to get dulled a little and white can sometimes end up being 255 brightness. Sunsets tend to loose intensity because of this feature. Though I think these can happen with any camera with an auto white balence.
But then again for it being a cheap camera, am quite amazed with the quality.
I've found it to take better pictures than the newer PocketDV 5700. The shutter speed is ok. It is faster than the PocketDV 5700 which made me able to take better shots of moving objects such as my cat than the newer model.
The video and audio feature on this camera are not its main features. Battery life is varryable. Can be very short to fairly long. I've found it helpful to turn off the lcd switch and close the camera door between shots. Sometimes I can prolong the battery life over a week.
If you want something cheap that can take good photos along with some patience and a good editing program such as paintshop pro or photoshop, then this is a good deal.
Eventually though you may want to save up for a higher end camera. But this will do in the mean time.
Customer Rating:
Summary: This is the BOMB!!!!
Comment: I love it!, I love it!, I love it!, I bought this camera a year ago. I lost it not to long ago and my heart is broken. But it's so cool. My 15 daughter used it for her online teenage magazine. She records her interview, take photos and feature live shows with it. Plus she also uses it for school. She records her class with it. I had to buy another one. I purchased an upgraded one with the MP3 Player. Talk about alien technology. It has arrived!!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: I LOVE THIS THING!
Comment: When you accept this li'l DV camcorder for what it is, just above being a toy, it's excellent. It won't give you award winning pics, but... so what?
I already have a Sony D8 camcorder and a Minolta Dimage7 5MP digicam, but I wanted something that I could easily put in my pocket. This li'l gadget did the trick and I keep it with me all the time now.
For most digicam novices, this is what you need. It also makes for a nice 2nd digicam for the bigshot photographers. It's highly recommended by mois!
Summary: no tech support
Comment: The camera works fine, but I cannot get the software to work. I have contacted tech support by e-mail twice to help with this, but have not received anything back. I have needed to send some pictures to friends since Labor Day weekend, but have been unable to. The website is good, but the tech support apparantly is non-existent. Glad it did not cost me much for the camera since it does not work with the computer!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Bad Camera
Comment: When I got this camera I didnt read that it didnt have a flash, BIG MISTAKE. When you take pictures inside they always turn out to dark and are really grainy. We took a trip to Florida and ALL of the pictures turned out blurry! Im 100% I was not moving to. It actually takes pretty good vidos but thats about it. I would not recommend this camera/video camera.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good camera for the price
Comment: I got it as a gift about a year ago and have overall really enjoyed it. I would rate it 4.5 if I could.
Though a lot of people may say it doesn't take good still photos, I have gotten some exceptional near professional results.
The quality of the photo depends on the light. Low light and indoor settings can result in grainy or semi grainy photos, but that is mainly because it doesn't have a flash. It is best used outdoors in partially sunny to cloudy days or times that are not blindingly bright such as noon time with full sun. Taking photos in full sunny days in the sunlight can sometimes be overexposed, but that happens to any camera I think.
Macro shots- it doesn't zoom in very far, but if you are clever, you can compensate by using a magnifying lens. I have taken a number of excellent photos of flowers, butterflies, and other insects and plants that way.
Some drawbacks are with it having an auto white balence. Yellow and orange seems to get dulled a little and white can sometimes end up being 255 brightness. Sunsets tend to loose intensity because of this feature. Though I think these can happen with any camera with an auto white balence.
But then again for it being a cheap camera, am quite amazed with the quality.
I've found it to take better pictures than the newer PocketDV 5700. The shutter speed is ok. It is faster than the PocketDV 5700 which made me able to take better shots of moving objects such as my cat than the newer model.
The video and audio feature on this camera are not its main features. Battery life is varryable. Can be very short to fairly long. I've found it helpful to turn off the lcd switch and close the camera door between shots. Sometimes I can prolong the battery life over a week.
If you want something cheap that can take good photos along with some patience and a good editing program such as paintshop pro or photoshop, then this is a good deal.
Eventually though you may want to save up for a higher end camera. But this will do in the mean time.
Customer Rating:
Summary: This is the BOMB!!!!
Comment: I love it!, I love it!, I love it!, I bought this camera a year ago. I lost it not to long ago and my heart is broken. But it's so cool. My 15 daughter used it for her online teenage magazine. She records her interview, take photos and feature live shows with it. Plus she also uses it for school. She records her class with it. I had to buy another one. I purchased an upgraded one with the MP3 Player. Talk about alien technology. It has arrived!!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: I LOVE THIS THING!
Comment: When you accept this li'l DV camcorder for what it is, just above being a toy, it's excellent. It won't give you award winning pics, but... so what?
I already have a Sony D8 camcorder and a Minolta Dimage7 5MP digicam, but I wanted something that I could easily put in my pocket. This li'l gadget did the trick and I keep it with me all the time now.
For most digicam novices, this is what you need. It also makes for a nice 2nd digicam for the bigshot photographers. It's highly recommended by mois!