Editorial Review

The Pretec DV4200i is a revolutionary MPEG-4 digital camcorder with 2.1-megapixel digital still camera. This tapeless digital camcorder is capable of storing up to 3 hours of video--at VHS quality or better--with an optional 512 MB memory card. The included 64 MB Secure Digital (SD) memory card will hold approximately 20 minutes of video.Read more

Features

• Pocket-sized MPEG-4 SD video camera, 2.1-megapixel still camera, and digital music player--weighs just .2 pounds
• 2x digital zoom lens
• 1.8-inch rotating LCD and black-and-white viewfinder
• Includes 64 MB Secure Digital card; voice recording feature
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack lasts for up to 1 hour

Reviews (4)

GREAT CAMERA FOR PRICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No Replacement Battery
I purchased the DV-4200i from Amazon as soon as it was available.It is a fine product.There are 2 major exceptions however.
Pretec? The leadind CF card maker?
This is not a review, I just want to make sure that the 'Pretec'Read more

Editorial Review

The Pretec DC-520 can be used as either a basic digital camera or a Webcam. When used as a digital camera, it features 640 x 480 optical resolution, which won't produce highly detailed printed images but is perfectly adequate for images viewed on a TV or computer screen. Its 2 MB of internal flash memory stores 32 pictures in economy mode and 16 pictures in its best mode. With its fixed focus, fixed aperture, auto shutter speed, and auto flash, this camera offers true point-and-shoot simplicity.Read more

Features

• Can be used as either a digital camera or a Webcam
• 640 x 480 resolution from 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
• 2 MB internal memory stores 16 to 32 images
• Includes serial, USB, and TV connection cables
• Video-out connection lets you view pictures on your TV

Reviews (1)

Perfect Pretec Prose in Digital Cameras
I own a pretec DC-520 digital camera exactly the same as the one above andI can tell you that it's worth much more than it's selling for. It'scompact, economical and the pictures turn out fabulous. It's the bestpossible choice in it's price range and it's user friendly. It's PerfectPretec Prose in digital cameras! ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Pretec DC-520 can be used as either a basic digital camera or a Webcam. When used as a digital camera, it features 640 x 480 optical resolution, which won't produce highly detailed printed images but is perfectly adequate for images viewed on a TV or computer screen. Its 2 MB of internal flash memory stores 32 pictures in economy mode and 16 pictures in its best mode. With its fixed focus, fixed aperture, auto shutter speed, and auto flash, this camera offers true point-and-shoot simplicity.Read more

Features

• Can be used as either a digital camera or a Webcam
• 640 x 480 resolution from 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
• 2 MB internal memory stores 16 to 32 images
• Includes serial, USB, and TV connection cables
• Video-out connection lets you view pictures on your TV

Reviews (3)

WARNING!THIS CAMERA IS A LEMON!
I bought this camera to take pictures for online auctions & ended up having to go back to getting regular film put on disks after WASTING TIME trying to get this digital camera working.What's worse is the COMPANY DOES NOT HELP!!The company wouldn't give me a toll-free number~Amazon did.No one picks up the phone at the company...You just get recording after recording while you are made to believe you are being connected to someone who will help.Emails to the company were answered with just links to their website, no personalized help.Then, when I thought I was about to get personalized help...the man never contacted me by email or phone!This camera may work on some other plane or planet...BUT THIS COMPANY SURE DOESN'T!!Unless you know everything there is to know about computers & digital cameras...DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME(or money)!

Good images for a VGA sensor.
I have had this about a week.The quality of the images is the best Ihave seen for a 640x480 imager.Details show up well.Colors are sort ofgrey, but reasonable. Good for a month or so, then it may die
I got one of these to play with a while back... One day it just froze up.The twain software that comes with it was very slow, and would often freezein the middle of what it was doing. And when it was working, It wasn't evenworth the money just for something to mess around with. I had to send itback... Now I learned my lesson - save up your money, and get somethingdecent! ... Read more

Editorial Review

You've decided that it's time to get a new electronic gadget--but which one? A digital camera sounds exciting, but an MP3 player would be fun, too. Of course, having a Webcam for videoconferencing might be neat, and, if you're a student, a digital voice recorder would be useful for taping lectures. With so many options, which should you choose? Thanks to Pretec, your decision-making worries are over. With the DC-530, you get all four devices in one cute pocketsize package. Read more

Features

• Combination MP3 player, digital audio recorder, webcam, and digital camera
• 0.3 megapixel sensor creates 640 x 480 images
• Focus-free lens for simple operation
• Included 32 MB CompactFlash card stores hundreds of photos or 30 minutes of high-quality audio
• Connects with PCs via USB port; uses 2 AA batteries (included)

Reviews (12)

You Get What You Pay For
While this gadget does what it says it will do, it falls short on several levels.First of all, when I bought it, I needed to download the Windows ME driver (a fix not indicated anywhere in the literature) - then it worked fine. fancy functions, but poor quality
It looks perfect at the first sight. And actually it works great when I use it brand new. Only the software is not so satisfying. It causes my computer to restart from time to time. But within a week, I find there are many problems with the camera itself. Almost 5 out of 10 times, I can not switch it on successfully. I have to disconnect it with the batteries first, only after that it's willing to work. Also, I can not transfer between the camera and my computer through the USB cable. There is always an error there. I contact their tech surpport but they are of little help. Anyway, I can still "use" it at long as I have a card reader. But recently (within 3 month of perchase) this thing refused to work completely. There is just no way to turn it on. Btw, I always take good care of it, never drop it or something like that. That's why I give it a single star. If it works as it says, not bad. But you have to take the risk that you get a "bad" one like mine.

Almost Perfect
i bought the pretec dc-530 and i really like it.it has everything that you need to have fun.digital camera, voice recorder, pc cam, and mp3 player.Read more

Editorial Review

The DC-1500 is Pretec's first megapixel camera. With its 1.5-megapixelprogressive-scan CCD, it captures pictures at resolutions of 1,360 x 1,024 forhigh-quality printed images at sizes up to 5 by 7 inches. The camera lacks anoptical zoom, but a 2x digital zoom makes up somewhat for this deficiency. A10-second self-timer lets you become part of the action, and a multimode flashexpands your shooting opportunities. The camera stores images on standardCompactFlash cards (an 8 MB card is included). The DC-1500 has a 2-inch LCDmonitor to preview the photos you've taken, or to frame your shots, which canalso be done with the optical viewfinder. There is a serial port for downloadingimages to a computer, as well as a video-out, to view your pictures on atelevision. Images are stored on CompactFlash cards. For Windows users, MGIPhotoSuite is included for image manipulation and touchup. The DC-1500 uses fourAA batteries. ... Read more

Features

• 1.5 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 5 x 7 prints
• 2x digital zoom lens with fixed focus
• Included 8 MB CompactFlash card holds 36 images at default resolution
• Connects to Macs and PCs via serial port
• 4 AA batteries included

Reviews (4)

excellent pictures and compatible with mac os
I bought this camera last month, and I had alot of fun with it. The picture is so rich and clear, it it even better than some the canon digital camera...my friend has. It is compatible with mac os... Overall, I give 5 starts for this digital camera.

pictures are so clear, and it has so many features
I must say I love this camera. The camera is enough for daily uses, and it is just like a professional camera with spending less money. The best is it takes excellent pictures comparing to my previous Sony fd-91(cost me $900 2 years ago). Yet the features are most likely with the sony I have. The macro pic is also excellent. I am very happy with this camera than the sony I have. I saved a lot of money!

NOT compatible with Mac OS
I bought this camera believing the manufacturers' marketing information that it is compatible with the Mac OS.Pretec has now admitted that the Mac drivers for the DC-1500 have not been released, and that there are no plans to release them.DON'T BUY FROM MANUFACTURERS THAT MISREPRESENT THE CAPABILITIES OF THEIR PRODUCTS!If they misrepresent something as basic as this, then how can any other product claims be believed? ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Pretec DC-800 captures pictures at resolutions of 1,024 x 768 or 640x 480. The 4 MB internal memory can be supplemented with CompactFlash cards tohold as many images as you like. The DC-800 has a 1.8-inch LCD monitor topreview the photos you've taken, or to frame your shots, which can also be donewith the optical viewfinder. There are both serial and USB ports for downloadingimages to a computer, as well as a video-out, with selectable NTSC or PAL modes,to view your pictures on a television. For Windows users, MGI PhotoSuite isincluded for image manipulation and touchup. The DC-800 requires four AAbatteries. ... Read more

Features

• Captures images at 1,024 x 768 resolution
• 1.8-inch LCD monitor
• 4 MB built-in memory
• Uses CompactFlash memory cards
• Auto power-off preserves battery life

Reviews (4)

Things to know about the Pretec DC-800 if you have WinXP
I bought a Pretec DC - 800 ... The camera works fine. It even used to upload to my computer.I upgraded to WinXP and the camera is not compatible with WinXP when using the USB cable. You also cannot use the MGI PhotoSuite SE that comes, (or at least came when I bought mine,) with the camera with WinXP However PhotoSuite 4 is WinXP comatible. You will need to go to the Pretec WebPage... and down load the latest driver. eats batteries but a pretty fun toy
this is my first digital camera.it seems kind of generic, but it is actually pretty good, it holds a lot of pictures with 4mb of built-in space, it's easy to use, and the pics come out pretty nice.the down side to this camera is that it eats batteries like they are nothing, so make sure to buy those new Energizer Titanium or Duracell Ultra batteries, and even then they don't last more than about 50 shots without the LCD display on.Another problem i had was that i kept getting my fingers in the picture as i was holding the camera.Overall, i like this new toy, despite having to shell out the cash for the batteries, and it's a lot more cheaper than what else is out there.

Great Digital Camera at an awesome price!
This is a great digital camera at a very affordable price, excellent features that some 300-350 dollar camera don't have (USB download being the best !) Crisp clear LCD screen great picture quality, and stacks of built in RAM, with FLASHCARD slot for up to 64mb of picture space. The only downside I would say is the Macro lens button, a little flimsy, but the good far outweighs the bad in this excellent product. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Pretec DC-520 can be used as either a basic digital camera or a Webcam. When used as a digital camera, it features 640 x 480 optical resolution, which won't produce highly detailed printed images but is perfectly adequate for images viewed on a TV or computer screen. Its 2 MB of internal flash memory stores 32 pictures in economy mode and 16 pictures in its best mode. With its fixed focus, fixed aperture, auto shutter speed, and auto flash, this camera offers true point-and-shoot simplicity.To use the camera as a Webcam, simply connect it to your computer's USB port with the included cable. In this mode, you can send video streams over the Internet or record and save short video clips. When connected to your computer, the camera gets its power from the computer's USB port instead of its own batteries.The camera package includes a hand strap, carrying pouch, all necessary cables and drivers, alkaline batteries, and MGI PhotoSuite SE software. ... Read more

Features

• Can be used as either a digital camera or a Webcam
• 640 x 480 resolution from 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
• 2 MB internal memory stores 16 to 32 images
• Includes serial, USB, and TV connection cables
• Video-out connection lets you view pictures on your TV

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Excellent Camera at an inexpensive price
This is an excellent value for the money.It takes 640x480 with good color.

pretec dc-520 digital camera
I don't know how the photo quality is for this camera because the softwarecrashed our computer.After much wasted time and money trying to fix theproblem, we discovered that Pretec is aware that their software does notalways work properly with Windows 95 (or Win 98 as we tried that too). Although they agreed to send us a "rescue disk" for our computer,it is unbelievable they even market this stuff and failed to include awarning.We have 32 pictures loaded on the little pink time bomb (thecamera) that we cannot download.I recommend avoiding this camera and thiscompany at all costs.

Considering the price: absolutely fantastic!!!!
I am completely satisfied with this camera.It's not a professionalcamera, but it certainly serves the purpose of being able to take picturesof high enough quality to keep on your computer and e-mail to your friendsand family.The only thing you need to be careful of is keeping thepicture settings to Fine quality-- you get only 16 pics max, but thequality is infinitely better. ... Read more

Features

• 2.3 megapixel sensor creates 1792 x 1200 images for prints up to 8 x 10
• 2.3x optical plus 2x digital zoom lens with autofocus
• Included 8 MB CompactFlash card holds 14 images at default resolution
• Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
• Uses 4AA batteries, disposable alkalines included

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Nice P&S Digital Camera
I have this camera as Vivitar's ViviCam 3655 (it's the same as Pretec DC2000). It's a very nice digital camera with awesome image quality. This camera system sensitivity is equivalent to using ISO 170 film. This means you will have to use flash for very low light situations or stay away from them. The CCD response to high contrast situation is surprisingly good.

Do not buy from Pretec if you have WinXP
I bought a Pretec DC - 800 from Amazon. The camera works fine. It even used to upload to my computer. It no longer does. I upgraded to WinXP and the camera is not compatible with WinXP. In fact, looking on the Pretec website I found not one single camera that said it was WinXP compatible. Protec DC 2000 - A worthy camera for your money
Pretec's brand new DC-2000 is a full-featured high-end 2.3 megapixel digital camera capable of super-high resolution images up to 1792 X 1200.It features 2.3X optical and 2X digital zoom, auto-focus, 1.8" color LCD display, multi-language display, USB interface for downloading, and support for CompactFlash memory cards.The DC-2000 is easy enough to be used by a novice, yet powerful enough for an intermediate or even advanced user. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Pretec DC-520 can be used as either a basic digital camera or a Webcam. When used as a digital camera, it features 640 x 480 optical resolution, which won't produce highly detailed printed images but is perfectly adequate for images viewed on a TV or computer screen. Its 2 MB of internal flash memory stores 32 pictures in economy mode and 16 pictures in its best mode. With its fixed focus, fixed aperture, auto shutter speed, and auto flash, this camera offers true point-and-shoot simplicity.Read more

Features

• Can be used as either a digital camera or a Webcam
• 640 x 480 resolution from 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
• 2 MB internal memory stores 16 to 32 images
• Includes serial, USB, and TV connection cables
• Video-out connection lets you view pictures on your TV

Reviews (4)

Web What?
They say that you can use the Camera as a Web Cam but that is not so. After you follow the instructions to hook it up as a Web Cam they tell you that you have to buy additional software, but they don't tell you what software or where to get it. So the description for this product is misleading and false because if you buy it you really won't be able to use it as a web cam seeing how you have to buy even more software to make it into a web cam and that is only if you can find it.

Adequate for the price
On the positive side, the DC-520 (we ordered gray and got blue) takes surprisingly clear pictures, is fairly easy to use (after reading the instructions), and doubles as a web-cam IF you have Windows 98 or 2000. I have W95. For Windows 95, it connects by serial port for snap-shots. On the negative side, the supporting software seems rather primitive and moves very slowly. As well, downloading moves achingly slow. Also, the camera takes a few seconds of annoying down-time between each shot. On the whole,..., it's worth consideration, but be sure you know what the competition has.

Nothing else to buy ? Take it......
I have used a few digital cameras but have not found any unusuallqualities in the Pretec DC-520.The picture quality is just average,notbetter than its competitors.I bought it 2 months ago but have used it justfor 5 or 6 times.Instead I like using my JVC Digital camera.It has manymore functions than the Pretec DC-520.I would not recommend you to buythis. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Pretec DC-520 can be used as either a basic digital camera or a Webcam. When used as a digital camera, it features 640 x 480 optical resolution, which won't produce highly detailed printed images but is perfectly adequate for images viewed on a TV or computer screen. Its 2 MB of internal flash memory stores 32 pictures in economy mode and 16 pictures in its best mode. With its fixed focus, fixed aperture, auto shutter speed, and auto flash, this camera offers true point-and-shoot simplicity.Read more

Features

• Can be used as either a digital camera or a Webcam
• 640 x 480 resolution from 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
• 2 MB internal memory stores 16 to 32 images
• Includes serial, USB, and TV connection cables
• Video-out connection lets you view pictures on your TV

Reviews (2)

Best Value
Hard to bet for the price. USB plus all cables included. Plus it works as a webcam! Pic look great for e-mail. Easy to use and download.

cool but to long way to get her to me
cool camera with functions whitch i do need, but I cant buy her /andothers from my wish list/ because I am not living in U.S. Amazon hurry, sheis one of my favourite... ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Pretec DC-520 can be used as either a basic digital camera or a Webcam. When used as a digital camera, it features 640 x 480 optical resolution, which won't produce highly detailed printed images but is perfectly adequate for images viewed on a TV or computer screen. Its 2 MB of internal flash memory stores 32 pictures in economy mode and 16 pictures in its best mode. With its fixed focus, fixed aperture, auto shutter speed, and auto flash, this camera offers true point-and-shoot simplicity. Read more

Features

• Can be used as either a digital camera or a Webcam
• 640 x 480 resolution from 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
• 2 MB internal memory stores 16 to 32 images
• Includes serial, USB, and TV connection cables
• Video-out connection lets you view pictures on your TV

Reviews (1)

More for you money!
It's a normal digital Camera and a PC Camera in one ! Buying these two item seperately.. it will cost you ... bucks. I'm talking about the inexpensive digital and PC Camera.So my suggestinon is.... Why spent more if you can get both for less . No kidding folks, it works good for normal usage. Nothing to regret about!! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

The Pretec DV4200 is a revolutionary MPEG-4 digital camcorder with 2.1-megapixel digital still camera. This tapeless digital camcorder is capable of storing up to 3 hours of video--at VHS quality or better--with an optional 512 MB memory card. The included 64 MB Secure Digital (SD) memory card will hold approximately 20 minutes of video.Read more

Features

• MPEG4 camcorder records video onto Secure Digital memory card
• Digital still capability--2.1 megapixel resolution for prints up to 8 x 10 inches
• 1.8-inch TFT (transreflective) color LCD screen
• NTSC/PAL output; voice recording feature
• Includes 64 MB Secure Digital card; connects to PCs via USB 1.1

Editorial Review

The Pretec DC-600 captures pictures at a resolution of 640 x 480, whichis great for taking pictures for the Web or e-mail. The 2 MB internal memory canbe supplemented with CompactFlash cards to hold as many images as you like. TheDC-600 has a 1.8-inch LCD monitor to preview the photos you've taken, or toframe your shots, which can also be done with the optical viewfinder. There is aserial connector for transferring images, as well as a video-out, withselectable NTSC or PAL modes, to view your pictures on a television. For Windowsusers, MGI PhotoSuite is included for image manipulation and touchup. The DC-600uses four AA batteries. ... Read more

Features

• Captures images at 640 x 480 resolution
• 1.8-inch LCD monitor
• 2 MB built-in memory
• Uses CompactFlash memory cards
• Auto power-off preserves battery life

Reviews (3)

Very Good Value
This is an entry-level Point&Shoot, low-resolution digital camera, very pleasant to use.So far, I have taken pictures indoors, for most part.All the spontaneous comments I have received were positive, and actually many thought that the image was very "clear".If one takes the time to work on the camera settings, such as the EV compensation and the type of ambient light, the results are normally good.Again, this is not a high resolution camera, but does the job, for which it is intended, very well.

cool camera.
This is a pretty cool camera for the price.It has a good resolution and a usb connection.And a cool color too.I suggest it for work and play.

Pretec DC-600 review
Good entry-level camera with good memory expansion capabilities (up to 32MB), but very slow processing time (6-7 seconds) between taking orreviewing pictures.Poor indoor picture quality even when using the flash. As with most digital cameras, using the display eats batteries faster thanyou can replace them. ... Read more