Features

• 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
• 4x optical zoom; 1.8-inch LCD display
• ISO 800 shooting; widescreen (16:9) stills recording
• DIGIC II and iSAPS for fast, precise results; VGA-quality movie mode with sound
• Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards (16 MB card included)

Reviews (64)

Does it come with a tutor? :-)
I have had my new Powershot A530 for about 7 days now and this seems to be a tiny little camera that packs quite a punch. I didn't realize that it had so many options when I made the purchase! This camera has MANY more bells and whistles than I need and although I am looking forward to learning them all I feel that it is a little overwhelming right out of the box. Don't get me wrong - right out of the box you can take a great picture even if you did not want to learn anything more about the camera and its other capabilities at all! It is very easy -- insert batteries, insert memory card, push the power button and you are ready to roll but MY GOSH the options on this little thing!
Great Camera
I got this camera on Friday. It's really great. It has great lighting and it takes good movies, too. The only bad thing is the flash. But it arrived here really quickly. This camera is great and I think you should buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great camera all-around
I've had this camera for about 2 weeks.It's definately the best digital camera I have ever owned.
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Features

• 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
• 4x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
• 16:9 resolution option produces widescreen images and film clips
• Unique scene modes, including Foliage, Stitch Assist, and Lighter Skin Tone, allow for increased creativity
• Powered by a lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD cards

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Do NOT Buy This One---It Has NO WIDE ANGLE LENS!
If you are interested in digital point and shoot cameras, since Canon discontinued the Power Shot S-80, there are THREE or more digital point and shoot cameras on the market that I know of that have a "true" WIDE ANGLE lens of 28mm or even 23mm! 1)The Panasonic DMC-FX01
Great camera
This is my third digital camera after I dropeed my first cannon S400 in water and lost my S50 in downtown. This camera is best among the three. This one is ultra-compact, so it fits into my pocket or wife's purse easily. Pictures are crisp and clear. Flash works great. All indoor pics and night shots come nice and need no editing what so ever. When we bought this camera, it's list price was $500 and we got it for 420. Price is dropped now. So it's really good value for the money.
Image stabilization makes newest Powershot even better
This is a very impressive Powershot, and the 3'rd that I've owned (SD-300, and SD-450). As much as I've enjoyed those, this camera has gone to the next level for me with the Canon Image Stabilization technology. Have been taking a lot of pix over the month that I've owned it, and am very impressed by the overall quality of the shots.
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Features

• 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
• 4x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
• ISO 800 shooting; widescreen (16:9) stills recording
• Accurate focusing with FlexiZone AF/AE1 and 9-point AiAF1
• Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on SD/MMC memory cards (16 MB card included)

Reviews (18)

This Camera is TERRIBLE in low light conditions
I can't believe all the people raving about this camera.All I can figure is that these are the kind of people whose idea of photography is to line the family up from tallest to smallest in the driveway on holidays and flash away.
Wonderful starter camera
For the price of $200-$300 and the quality it provides, this is an excellent camera for a beginner as well as a professional.
Works good..
Picture quality is good.. I don't think the product quality is good... when I opened the package it is making very low level rattle sound when I rattle...which I expect not to behave like that....Software is good and nice features where we can play with many ideas. ... Read more

Features

• 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
• 12x optical zoom lens with USM and UD lens element; 2.0-inch vari-angle LCD display
• 20 shooting modes and My Colors photo effects
• DIGIC II, iSAPS, and Flexizone AF/AE for fast, precise results; 2.3-frame-per-second continuous shooting performance
• Powered by 4 AA-size batteries (alkaline batteries supplied); stores images on SD memory cards (16 MB card included)

Reviews (76)

A Not So Great Point-and-Shoot Camera
I'm a very experienced photographer, been published and won a few contests too. I use Canon SLR cameras, lenses and equipment which is GREAT stuff. So, when I wanted to add a professional level point-and-shoot camera the Canon Powershot S3 IS was an easy choice. It hasexcellent optics and essentially the same technology used in Canon's SLRs. So what could go wrong?
this camera is over-rated
I bought Canon S3 1 month ago based on Amazon's review. But after study it and use it for more than 1 month, I am very disappointed.
Dust inside lens?
Got this camera after reading good reviews.Out of the box, I noticed there was a couple of dust particles INSIDE of the lens.I then compared it to another new S3 that a coworker purchased- she has dust particles inside her lens.Went to Walmart to have a look at their new S3- dust in that lens.What's up with that?I was hoping to just return it and get one without a dust covered lens. But no, not an option.Guess I'll pay to have it sent to Canon to have them clean it like it should have been in the first place.I encourage all to use a small flashlight aimed at an angle, and look at the inside of the second layer of glass in the lens.Or just look at it in the sunlight.Dust?
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Features

• 8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
• 4x optical zoom; 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD display
• ISO range up to ISO 800 for less blur in low light while hand-holding
• 3:2 guide masks LCD to display 4 x 6-inch print size; 16:9 format option for still images
• Stores images on SD cards; powered by 4 AA-size batteries

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WOW!
I just recently had a baby and we were using my husbands old Kodak DX4330 (3.1 mega pixels). After making prints we were not satisfied so we decided we needed a better but afforable camera. And after researching I found this to be the one. And I was right on! Great quality pictures! Easy to use! Awesome flip screen!! Just be sure to get a bigger memory card!

Excellent camera
I purchased this to replace the Canon A70 (another good camera) as I wanted more megapixels in order to take photos to be enlarged and have greater ability to crop.The camera is easy to use, has lots of useful "one-button" features such as for night shots, aperture priority and shutter priority.The camera can also be put in manual mode which permits manual settings and I've found to be very useful particularly for outdoor, backlit situations.
Great Camera for the price
I just got my Canon A630 digital camera two days ago.I have to say that it is a gorgeous looking camera.The only difference with the A640 is in the color and obviously in the number of pixels (this last one has 10).Everything else is exactly the same and it is 100 dollars less that the A640.
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Features

• 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
• 12x optical zoom; 1.8-inch vari-angle LCD display
• Records VGA film at 30 frames per second with stereo sound; includes wind filter and adjustable levels for sound
• MovieSnap feature allows you to capture a 5.0 MP still image while recording a movie; also features digital zoom and manual focus options for movies
• Powered by four AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards

Reviews (218)

S2 or H1?
When selecting a camera, I was trying to decide between Canon S2 and Sony H1.Why did I select Canon?I just can't get used to Sony's user-inteface, whereas Canon's UI is just naturally intuitive.Since then I've used it on every trip I went on.True, you can't stuff this camera in your pocket, but that's the sacrifice for gorgeous pictures that it takes.I've had no problems with it whatsoever, and I've never regretted purchasing it.Everyone who sees the photos I take comments on how vivid and colourful they turn out - and I compliment Canon on making a camera that takes such good pictures.

Poor Optics or Poor Customer Service?
Love my camera, BUT....
I love my S2!!!
Have only been playing with this for a few days, and am not by any means a serious photographer, but wanted a digital that offered more features than my low-end cameras from other manufacturers. The Canon is heavier and bigger, reminding me in good ways of my most beloved older film cameras. It's really easy to get started. This camera writes to memory MUCH faster than my others, making it far more useful for taking candid shots and the like. It "feels" right in my hands, and the controls are conveniently located for me. Review and delete functions are easy and quick. I'm still on the original batteries. The zoom is great. I'm delighted! And I have to say, so far the manual has been understandable. With the number of features this camera has, I expect to be learning for a long time. I'm very happy so far. ... Read more

Features

• Leica DC Vario-Element Lens System with 11 elements in 8 groups (3 aspherical lenses/3 aspherical surfaces)
• 12x Optical zoom (equivalent to 36mm to 432mm on a 35mm film camera lens) with aperture of F2.8 to 3.3 & 4x digital zoom
• Compact 6mp camera with Mega Optical Image Stabilization which addresses "anti-blu" of hand & subject movement
• LSI Venus engine II handles image processing, LCD functions, & writing to the memory card simultaneously for incredible responsiveness
• Five software packages included, comes with battery charger& pack, 16MB Sd memoery card, AV cable, USB connection cable, AC cable, strap, CD Rom, Lens cap, lens hood, & lens hood adaptor

Reviews (27)

No more film for this artist.
The potential for creativity and control with this camera is astounding and a Leica lens! For the price some of the expectations in the reviewshave been a little high.This is not an SLR and should not be compared to one. Give this camera a try. Use a tripod, invest in the best photo paper and get in close. This camera will follow your lead with a very strong finish.
BIGGGG step up over the terrific FZ5 except in pixels
I loved the FZ5 but up'ed to the FZ7 not for 1 MP but the bigger LCD.To my surprise, I find the menu and button layout improved and intuitive.I can't compare this to similar Sony and Canon offerings but this camera is for sure smaller and very light. The image stab is unbelieveable..when I'm hiking at 8 to 12 K feet and stop to take a pix, I'm breathing hard and can see the viewfinder jump in time with my pulse.No prob, sqeeze off a shot at ISO 100 and the image is crisp.This should have been an 8 MP camera if Panasonic wanted to really wanted offer an "upgrade"...too bad, but for me 6 MP works.

Great trade-off camera at this price point!
I resisted providing a review of this camera for about 2 months now in order to make sure everything was as I would like it.I can now say that this camera is a great choice for those that are looking for a trade-off between ultra-compact, and long-zoom SLR.I recently took it to a Black Eyed Peas concert that was in the evening. The pictures I took at 12x zoom were really good.The large screen is perfect for sharing with friends immediately.The simple mode is good for taking most pictures, and if you like to fiddle, it's got just enough of the manual features to give you those options.It's considerably lighter than a digi-SLR, with a better form-factor (I think) than either the Canon S3 or Sony H2.I would definitely recommend. ... Read more

Features

• 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
• 6x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
• ISO range up to ISO 800 for less blur in low light while hand-holding
• 3:2 guide masks LCD to display 4 x 6-inch print size; 16:9 format option for still images
• Stores images on SD cards; powered by 2 AA-size batteries

Reviews (2)

Very Happy with this camera!
I bought this camera about 2 weeks ago and I'm very happy with the camera so far. It's easy to use right out of the box and the picture quality is very good.I like the 6x optical zoom and the IS really helps with the camera shake, especially when using the zoom.The movie mode is very nice as well.The camera is big enough to feel right in my hand yet small enough to easily slip into a sweatshirt pocket or purse.My twocomplaints are: the camera ships with a 16 MB SD card-which is a joke, and battery life seems fairly short. Investing in rechargables would be a good idea. I'm now using a 1 GB Ultra II SD card with great results. Overall, I'm very happy with the camera and I'm still getting to know it.
Expected a bit more
Good camera. Compact size and weight. Like the 6X optical zoom.
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Features

• 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
• 4x optical zoom; 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD display
• ISO range up to ISO 800 for less blur in low light while hand-holding
• 3:2 guide masks LCD to display 4 x 6-inch print size; 16:9 format option for still images
• Stores images on SD cards; powered by 4 AA-size batteries

Reviews (3)

Great Update!!
I had the canon A620 and I loved it, I wanted more...I got it!!! I bought the A640, its the best camera I've ever triedfor a very low price.
Excellent photo quality
I purchased this camera the week it came out.10Megapixels is overkill today but as with all technology overkill today is outdated tomorrow.I took this camera to a hot-air balloon festival on a sunny day.All but one photograph came out extremely sharp and clear.The only photo that came out with an issue had the sun directly in it and was overexposed (my fault).To me in that one day the camera paid for itself.

The only competition is the Canon A630!
First, something that shouldn't matter: it's a darn attractive camera.Yes, it's plastic, but it really does set itself apart from the 8mp A630 in beauty.Like that camera, it is too big to be a shirt-pocket camera, and while better than most compact cameras, the 4x zoom can be beat in length.
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Editorial Review

Your son takes his first step, or your daughter takes her encore bow at her first recital. Luckily, you were ready with your digital camera and caught this historic moment. But wait! The photo you took is blurry. In your excitement, you accidentally shook the camera just as you snapped the shutter. If this has ever happened to you--and you are by no means alone!--then you'll want to take a close look at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 5-megapixel digital camera with 6x image-stabilized optical zoom.Read more

Features

• 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
• 6x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.0-inch LCD display
• Playback of 9, 16, and 25 images is possible on a multi-split screen
• Consecutive shooting feature lets you take up to five shots per second
• Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards (includes 14 MB of internal memory)

Reviews (9)

Great camera for 13 months...
I bought this camera just over a year ago and really enjoyed it.
great camera..bad photo software
I purchased the Panasonic LUMIX DMC LZ3 camera this summer for our family use. It's been a very good product and takes great pictures at an affordable price. The one knock I have found is the included software LUMIX Simple viewer is extremely lacking. Aside from printing photos or e-mailing them, you cannot easily find the files on your hard drive. The only way to move around the files is to export them back onto your photo card and then move them to a destination. I have since found another program to manage the files. Get the camera and the cannoli s, leave the software.

Great easy to use camera
I bought this camera for my daughter's 13th birthday. She is into salamanders and has 2 geckos. I have not seen a bad picture come out of this camera! I have several black pets that are usually impossible to photograph. They come out clear, with their eyes open! We have also not seen a single blurry photo due to the image stabilization.
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Features

• 7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
• 3.0-inch LCD display; 12x Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization
• High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1000) lets you shoot without flash in low-light conditions
• Capture VGA (640 x 480) audio-video clips at up to 30 frames per second
• Stores images on Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick Duo PRO media only (includes 32 MB internal memory); powered by 2 AA-size batteries (2 NiMH batteries and charger supplied)

Reviews (29)

WOW!
This is a phenomenal camera!I fell in love with the huge 3-inch viewfinder, and the 12x zoom is just great.This camera's pictures can be be cropped and end enlarged.The pictures are incredibly clear.In addition, the camera is compact, considering its features.The price is not too high, either.I highly recommend this camera. The only downsides are the large file sizes (you need to buy large capacity media), and that it uses proprietary Sony Memory Stick memory.

PURPLE FRINGE
Nice camera but WAY too much purple fringe.Camera feels and looks kind of cheap compared to Canon or Panasonic.None of the super-zooms are perfect. The Sony, Canon and Panasonic super-zooms are all nice cameras, pick the one the feels right in your hands & you'll no doubt be happy with it.

Pleased with quality vs. price.
I've had the Sony DSC-H5 for about three months and all-in-all am very satisfied. This is my first digital camera, being an old SLR holdout. As noted in some of the other reviews, there are some minor issues - the location of the zoom button being my biggest complaint. It's too easy to hit that by mistake when composing a shot.
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Features

• 5-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
• 2.5-inch high-angle LCD display with Power LCD function; 10x image-stabilized optical zoom
• High-sensitivity mode (up to ISO 1600) reduces motion blur; Unlimited Consecutive Shooting at 3 frames per second
• The Venus Engine III reduces release time lag to as little as 0.006 seconds
• Powered by Lithium-ion battery pack (included); stores images on SD memory cards

Reviews (36)

Indoor video quality sets this camera apart
I bought this camera based on the high approval rating on this site and on ConsumerReport's advice that it had excellent video quality.
Comment to "Noisy...no manual features" review
I don't think you can compare this camera to the canon S2/S3 or the Sony H5.This is a compact, pocket camera that is half their size and weight.You will not get a zoom that is as clear as something that has twice the space to work with.Compare this to similar cameras: Sony Cybershots or Canon SDxxx then you would be more than impressed.3x versus 10x....no competition.If you are looking for a camera with a great zoom that is compact and easy to carry with you everywhere, then look no further.Also, ignore digital zoom when you are researching.Digital zoom just makes everything more blurry.Optical zoom is key to great pictures.Hope this helps others in their decision. :-)

Panasonic lumix rocks
I owned two Panasomic Lumix cameras: FZ1 and TZ1. Besides them, I also have extensive experiences using Canon , Nikon models that were highly rated. The major usage of my camera are for shooting macro images, and nothing beats Lumix in that. The images yielded by Lumic are so precise, cripsy, natural. Once you own a Panasonic Lumix, it is difficult to go with other models. The combination of the LEICA lens, the high resolution LCD, and the magical autonomic shooting mode makes Lumix unbeatable! ... Read more

Features

• 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
• 12x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.0-inch free-angle LCD display
• Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light
• Records full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA (848 x 480) at 30 frames per second
• Stores images on SD memory cards (32MB card included); powered by li-ion battery pack (battery and charger included)

Reviews (10)

Superior advanced digicam
This is my first Panasonic camera so I am coming to this completely objectively. People seem to be divided into two groups regarding the FZ50 (and by extension, most of Panasonic's recent digicams) - those who find it's image quality impressive despite it's limitations and enjoy it's superiority in most other areas and those who feel the FZ50 should have been a lot more than it is, lacking the output to back up it's DSLR stylings and not being a revolutionary upgrade over the FZ30. I stand somewhere in the middle but leaning more towards the first view.
All you might ever need
This is my fourth digital camera and comes to replace my Dymage A1 that stopped working right after its warranty expired. I am a serious enthusiast photographer since 2001. The FZ50 is a handsome and light digital camera with wonderful features that work for me, such as the moving LCD screen. The screen turns all around allowing you to take yourself a picture. But the beauty of this is in some special pictures, such as putting the camera at ground level and shoot from there or lifting your camera over a crowd and still be able to frame your shot well. The full Manual Mode works so great that I might abandone the automatic all together. Pictures in the DMC-FZ50 were coming out overexposed in the automatic mode; I have solved this by shooting at S priority. One more thing: No review talks about it, not even the Panasonic official description of this camera, but the DMC-FZ50 has a very decent macro. I have been taking close up pictures my cats and of the flowers in my garden and they came out really good. For a simple person like me, 10 megapixels help me when I need to crop a third of a picture in my computer and still retain printing quality.Actually, the camera lens are excellent and I have not experienced any "noise." The viewfinder is very clear. Besides its great Zoom, this camera also takes EXCELLENT indoor pictures, better so if you use a tripod. The crude reality tough is that, although it is very easy to learn and operate, this camera is no instamatick. So you need to know some photography to really enjoy all its features and get back what you paid for. The bottom line that works for me is: I'm small, fragile and not really rich, I just cannot see myself carryingexpensive SLR digital cameras with heavy and costly interchangeable lens. And, frankly, unless you want to make it into the photography business, you will not need more than this camera to take excellent pictures. In fact, this is the type of camera that might take you into the next step of your picture taking experience because it is very rewarding; so you will be taking good pictures like crazy.

Great camera, features, and more
This camera seems to be quite misunderstood. I have read review after review, and most complaints deal with the "noise" of the camera. There is in fact an issue with noise if you plan on shooting above ISO 400. But thinking about this, anything above ISO 400 would prduce some noise in most cameras. Even my digital SLR has noise when I go above ISO 400. If you plan on shooting outdoors, this camera has done well. Indoor shots using the flash are great. No red eye.
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Features

• 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
• 2.0-inch LCD display; 10x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optical zoom lens
• Continuous VGA video with MPEG-4 compression
• Auto options plus manual settings; 17 scene and 5 color modes, plus on-camera enhancement features
• Powered by AA size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards (includes 32 MB internal memory)

Reviews (28)

Good camera, Terrible software
When you're looking at a camera, you rarely read much detail about the software.The manufacturers only focus on the camera details.While this a great camera, the software and limitations of the proprietary Easy Share program make uploading your pictures a terrible experience.If you are happy with the Easy Share software, this camera will work fine for you.However, if you are like me and prefer to use advanced photo editing programs, you will despise this camera.Yes, it comes with a USB connection.But Kodak has limited you so that ONLY the Easy Share software recognizes the camera to transfer pictures.You cannot access the camera or pictures through My Computer, Windows Explorer, or any other photo software.You MUST use the Easy Share program to transfer pictures, and then they go into Kodak "albums" in the software.I did not believe this could possibly be true with a USB connection, but after spending 20 minutes on the phone with Kodak support, I was assured it was designed this way.The camera will not be recognized by Windows XP or anything other than the Kodak Easy Share software.Besides this being annoying, it is problematic if your software crashes and you have no other means to get your photos off your camera.
Great Camera at Great Price Point
Great Camera!The picture quality is excellent. Love the 10x optical zoom and many different scene modes available. The easy share software makes it easy to view, print and share the pictures. It is definitely not a pocket camera but feels like a professional camera in your hands. To me, that is a good thing. Buy the camera, a large storage card and start shooting!

Great Novice Camera
I've been using the z650 for about 4 months now.I'm no pro, but I think I would qualify above the average everyday camera user.I chose the z650 for various reasons including 10X zoom, 6MP, Kodak easy-share system, and because it is a good camera for beginers looking to take the next step up in overall photo quality.I never opened the manual and was using all the features almost instantly (I would say I'm moderately technology literate), but if you struggle with tech you will probably be reading through the quick start booklet.The 2.5 camera screen is good for getting an idea of what your shot looks like, but the real photo is much more brilliant and sharp than the what shows on the screen.Did I mention the ease of use factor.Get the UV filter for the camera, they're cheap and really help with outside shots! Also, plan on getting a large memory card and an additiona set of rechargable lith batteries.Overall, I would highly recommend this camera for the basic camera user looking to take the first step into photography.(Saw some gripes about the weight, but unless your counting grams in the backcountry this camera is really quite light and can be taken anywhere) ... Read more

Features

• 6-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
• 12x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.0-inch LCD display
• High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1000) for shooting without flash in low-light conditions
• VGA (640 x 480) audio-video clips at up to 30 frames per second, with optional Optical Zoom for Movie feature
• Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media

Reviews (23)

Great Camera
I've owned this camera for just a few weeks, and still have much to learn about the many features, but so far I am very pleased with the operation and picture quality of the DSC-H2. This is only the 2nd digital camera I have used. The previous being a Finepix 3.1 MP camera. I'm still trying to get used to all the manual settings, but the automatic settings have been very impressive. I think the accessories included with the camera make it a very good buy. I purchased a Sandisk 1GB Memory Stick Duo Pro to store the photos. It has worked well in the short time I have used it. The minor criticisms I have for this camera are, as with most didital cameras, the compact size of the camera body make handling the camera difficult with my larger hands & fingers. I have hit buttons accidentally once or twice. Something added to the camera body for the left hand would be nice. The viewfinder option to compose a photo is a little dark & I find it is difficult to see peoples' facial expressions until viewing the picture. My eyesight is partly to blame for this, I suppose. The owners manual, at times, can be downright trying. I wish filters could be attached to the lens front rather than the adaptor/hood, but I can see why it isn't with this design. Still, it all comes down to the features the camera does have, the picture quality and the price, and that's why I give it 5 stars. I still have alot to learn about this camera, but so far, everything I've tried has worked well. Even when I guessed at the settings before consulting with the manual. I look forward to experimenting more. A person who just wants to point and shoot shouldn't be deterred by all the features. Just set the date/time and make sure it has fresh batteries and shoot away. Also, I purchased the 4 yr service plan with this camera. I hope I never have the occasion to offer a review on that, but with previous experience with a camcorder, I felt like it was worth the money.

Takes higher quality pictures than my DSLR.
This is my 3rd digital camera . This past May I purchased an Olympus EVOLT 500 DSLR for $799. I was not impressed with the quality of the pictures. So I bought the Sony H2 . I can't believe the image quality . Perfect outdoor pictures underany conditions . The image stablization works very well. I am able to take pictures with full zoom (which is the equivilent of 430mm on a 35 mm camera ) without using a tripod . Even in the evening the pictures do not blur .The shutter speeds are fast enough for sports photography . The 2.8 f/stop allows for fast shutter speeds . The lenses that came with my DSLR did not have that wide of a lens opening . I would have had to buy a much more expensive lens to get 2.8 f/stop.
VERY NICE ZOOM !
At 1st was very dificult, but now i love it, its fun !
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Features

• 5.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
• 10x optical zoom (equivalent to a 38-380mm on a 35mm camera)
• 1.8-inch low-temperature polysilicon LCD display
• Ultra-high light sensitivity (up to ISO 1600), plus special "Natural Light" and "Anti-Blur" modes
• Stores images on xD Picture Cards; powered by 4 AA-size batteries (4 AA alkaline batteries included)

Reviews (45)

Nothing Less Than Amazing
I went from taking the camera out of its packing to taking professional quality pictures in twenty minutes.It's amazing!

Great camera but only ONE issue....
I will not repeat what other reviews have stated already, all the reviews below are pretty much correct with this camera being a high quality and easy to use etc etc.
Fujifilm Finepix S5200 Professional Camera @ Economy Price
These cameras are as simple to use as any I have ever seen and the quality of the pictures are as good or better than cameras costing 3 times as much. Great Buy. ... Read more

Features

• 7-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
• 2.0-inch vari-angle LCD display; 4x optical zoom
• Shoot high-quality movies at up to 60 frames per second
• DIG!C II Image Processor for faster processing, vibrant colors, and excellent image quality
• 20 shooting modes including My Color settings for customization while shooting

Reviews (201)

Not very impressed at all!!!!
This camera takes decent pictures half of the time, the rest suck!!The colors are off, people look darker then they are.Maybe the flash is not strong enough.I have seen pictures from 4 different occasions, mostly indoor, and 1/3 to 1/2 of the pictures come out right.It has an impressive list of features and I really like the design. I did a lot of research before getting it and looked at all the pictures online, but I am not very satisfied with it.I have used a Kodak, Olympus and a Nikon in the past and liked the picture quality on all of them, but the pictures from this camera do not come close to the other ones.

Awesome camera!
I'm 45 years old and have owned two cameras in my life. So I guess that doesn't make me an expert or anything. My previous camera was a Canon Powershot film camera, purchased 17 years ago for about $150 at Target. And it still works great. People always have said, "That camera takes great pictures." I felt like a genius, but really just bought it because it was on sale. After finally converting over to Macs and loving the iPhoto software, I decided to go digital. I automatically started looking at Canons because of the years of pleasure my other Canon gave me. I stumbled across this camera at Amazon and figured a 4.5 star average rating with 199 customer reviews had to mean it was decent. And I also read great reviews of it elsewhere. So I decided to take the plunge. Funny thing...I must've got one of the last ones of these that Amazon itself was selling. Because the price on the descriptioin page when I went to put it in my cart was $329.99. But when I added it to my cart, the price changed to $214.99...and I have no idea why. I was worried that I was gonna get some camera that was returned or something, but the customer service rep at Amazon said that that wasn't the case...that mine was a brand new camera. When it came, sure enough...it was brand new. I've only used it for about 5 days, but I love everything about it. Even the 2" screen seems plently big enough for me. The pictures are fabulous. And I was able to start taking pix right out of the box. The only thing I had to consult the manual for was how to set the time and date. Other than that, at least on the AUTO setting, it's just point and shoot. And the pix upload beautifully into my Mac PowerBook's iPhoto library. The best part, in my opinion, about using this camera with a Mac? I didn't even have to load the multiple software packages that came with the Canon camera. iPhoto handles most everything, and what it doesn't I can do in Photoshop. This is a great camera, which I think has been replaced by the A630. But I don't care! I got a great deal and love the A620. The only caveat? Buy yourself a good set of rechargeable NiMH batteries and a quality charger, like I did. Using regular AA batteries may end up costing a lot in the long run. I'd recommend the Canon A620 to anyone looking for a mid-range, quality digital camera. Look around for bargain prices on the web, though. There may be places blowing these out to make room for the A630.

Not very good
OK, I've spent years using a nice film camera -- solid body, good, interchangeable lenses, etc. -- so maybe I'm biased, but this camera just doesn't do it for me.
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Features

• Box Contents - Kodak Easyshare C433 Zoom Digital Camera, Kodak Alkaline Batteries AA or equivalent, USB cable, Wrist strap, Kodak Easyshare Software, Getting Started Guide, Custom camera insert for optional Kodak Easyshare Camera and Printer Docks
• 4.0 MP for prints up to 20 30 inches (50 76 cm) - J&R recommends purchasing a 512MB SD Card for practical and optimal usage
• VGA up to 640 480 at 13 fps Quicktime MOV with audio recording
• 1.8 inch LCD TFT Color Display
• Aspheric Lens with built-in lens barrier captures crisp details

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Wonderful Digital Camera
This camera comes with a punch when it comes to the features it comes with especially for the price tag that it has.The Digital Camera takes beautiful pictures and quality video.All the settings that the camera has are very simple to understand and figure out.Most Digital Camera's in this price range usually don't even come with an optical zoom, and this thing comes with that, I like that very much.For the price you really can't go wrong, you will be very satisfied when you buy this thing. If your going to buy this camera I recommend buying at least a 512 SD/MMC Memory card if you take alot of pictures and would like to record long length videos.
Good so far!!!
I am enjoying this camera very much.I just recieved it today and am very satisfied.This camera is very easy to use, and the battery power is great(compared to other easyshares)I like the settings and are very interesting to use. I think it has many options that the human person would like all for 100 dollars or below.It has optical zoom which is great. ... Read more

Features

• 10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
• 4x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.8-inch LCD display
• Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light
• Can record movies in a high-definition (1280 x 720) format at 15 frames per second
• Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by li-ion battery pack (battery and charger included)

Reviews (3)

Sweet LITTLE Camera
I bought this camera primarily for its ability to take raw images and for its sort-of-manual exposure settings. I'm into taking HDR images (google HDR) and they require several images over a wide exposure (6 - 8+ EV). This camera works fine in both areas, plus it takes w i d e 28mm photos in w i d e aspect ratio so it is what I was looking for. HDR images sum the noise from several photos so they are by nature noisy. I use NEAT IMAGE to clean them up. This is a very nice $500-ish camera. There are better point-and-shoot cameras at that price point but I could find none other that met my own needs.
MY FIRST DIGITAL CAMERA!!!!
THIS CAM IS AMAZING!!!!All I can say is Leica Lens ... I had taken the specs to a local camera shop and tried to see what they had to compare ... all he showed me was Leica's at around 8 Megapixel (and they can't even do the high def video!)... so I was like - well guess I am getting this Panasonic then!
Still Needs Work
Reading the reviews of the LX1, I desperately hoped that this one would fix the noise issue. Well, when I got it, it was already past sunset, so it was a great time to test it. I took a few pictures of my computer screen inside a dark room. I took them auto mode using 10, 8, 5, and 2 MP to see how big the file sizes were using standard JPEG compression, and then at 10 MP again using maximum compression.
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Features

• 6-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
• 2.8-inch LCD display; 10x image-stabilized optical zoom
• Video capture at 30 frames per second VGA (MPEG 4 compression)
• Bluetooth enabled, allowing for wireless photo transfer (with compatible devices) from up to 30 feet away
• Stores images on SD memory cards (includes 32 MB internal memory); powered by Lithium-ion battery

Reviews (12)

Damn good....
I've never owned a camera. I've always had disposables. But since I've got my new job, I'd figure I'd treat myself to a toy.
Kodak finally got its tradition back
Wow, optical 10x in a small package! That's the innovation we expect from Kodak. I owned a Kodak before and it started to malfunction (dysfunctioal 2x zoom ) only after one year. The next one I owned is a Canon A85. A wonderful machine and is solid built. As time goes on, I kind of like to have a camera that is VGA video capable with enough zoom power. Then it comes the V610. At first I was skeptical due to past experience. After reading so many positive reviews, I decided to give Kodak another shot.
Love this smart, simple, and cool digital camera.
I'm a professional photographer who has resisted the digital camera world until now. I really would have preferred to buy a Nikon, but the reviews (Cnet. Crutchfield and here) were so poor on the images I looked further. I almost bought a Panasonic with a Lieca lens, but it has a lens cap and looks/design sucks. If you want a zoom, and you should, buy this camera. It's excellent and the bluetooth works quickly and perfectly with my Mac. It's quite simple to use as well, the only thing I needed to look up was the email function. Two of the best things about this is there is no protruding lens on this huge zoom and there for no lens cap. Though I'll never use it for client work, it's better than I would have guessed for a point and shoot. Oh and the image quality is great for that too. It's also small enough to take everywhere.
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