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Summary: I really love it!
Review: I purchased this camera about a month ago and still am taking pictures galore. I have read the reviews given here and I must say, I agree and disagree with some. Personally, I love the floppy disk storage. It's not hard at all to throw a few extras in just in case you need them. I love the idea of not having to use any cables or "special" programs to download my pics. I will say though, I have gotten quite a few pics. that were of poor quality (fuzzy) and then out of the blue...picture perfect. I use a photo program I bought from Walmart for $10, EZPhoto (I used it when I scanned my "old" paper photos) and I normally reduce the size of my picture A LOT to send quicker through emails. This camera does have an email feature though. Quite a few people said that you don't get a very good quality pic. for printing, but I have to say I disagree. Maybe the printer they are using is of poor quality. I have printed hundreds of pics. and everyone has enjoyed them and are so surprised they came from a print off from the digital camera. One thing that disappointed me about this camera is...for the $ you spend, you don't get a carrying case. I bought a cheap "purse" that looks like a camera case and has many compartments to carry all the extras (battery charger etc.). I spent $6 on it and it was well worth more than that. You can't tell it's even a purse. Another thing, I checked all over..stores and internet and the price of this camera does not really vary...and if there's a substantial difference in pricing somewhere..CHECK TO BE SURE YOU'RE GETTING THE BATTERY CHARGER WITH IT! I found a few places that advertised at a cheaper price and also found that the charger did not come with it...
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Summary: Best when you read directions
Review: We have three of these cameras here at work and they are great for the field but most of the users say that they are too limiting. I found this not entirely true. After reading the manual that came with the camera, I found that you can use one of five special effect settings. While this is nice, the main point is that you can also chose exposure settings. I set it for action photo and took pictures of my nephews playing basketball. Not a blurry picture among them. What was really great was that I gave each one a copy of the pictures right on the spot by bringing some old floppies with me. The nephews made wallpaper out of them for their PC's and they and their friends think it's great. While my other friends may have more expensive cameras, they can't share the pictures right on the spot. Great for reunions when you only see friends and families once in a while. Instead of promising to e-mail or snail mail pictures, just hand them a copied disk. Oh, yeah, you can also take a picture of yourself with the timer feature. Special Note: As soon as I got the camera out of the box, I taped a clear piece of plastic over the LCD view screen to protect it. I read a previous review which said how easily scratched it can get and seeing our other cameras here at work, I was not taking any chances. Guess what? Looks ugly but protects well. Thanks for the info from the previous review.
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Summary: One great Ebay camera!
Review: Having first used this camera, when a friend bought one, We fell in love with it. We now have one, and have recommended it numerous times as the best digital out there! We use our primarily for Ebay photos and for selling. I don't know how or why anyone would not like the floppy disk storage characteristic. It makes using the digital about as cheap and easy as taking pictures has ever been! For better clarity and resolution, we resize almost all of our photos down by 50 %. (then use the sharpen tool) Adjusting the brightness and contrast also helps immensely!
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Summary: Wow, a 10x zoom!
Review: This camera takes okay pictures and it's very easy to use. Don't be repulsed by other reviewers who doesn't know how to use the camera, just go to your nearby retailer store and look at it yourself. It is in some ways over-priced due to the zoom and floppy drive; a 10x zoom (optical) with a 640x480 is better than a 6x zoom(2x optical and 3x digital) with 1280x960. I don't like it when people compare these kind of cameras to other kinds at the same or lower price using flash cards or smart media, because there are different essentiel accessories that aren't included in those prices(the compact flash cards could make you say "Aaaarrrrrggghhhh! I don't have enough because I spent every penny on the camera!"). At the end, this camera still has problems with the quality of the pictures, but it comes cheaper than other cameras. If you have a lot of money to invest, don't buy this one, just buy the best camera with the best lens and don't look at lower priced items, because quality is what you want. Last thing to say to whom never touched a digital camera, you must know how the camera works and how and when it take good or even excellent pictures. Congratulations to those who bought mavicas(me!)!
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Summary: SO EASY TO USE
Review: EXCELLENT FOR E-MAILS AND 5X7 PRINTS. EASY TO USE- EASY TO TRANSFER FLOPPY DISK IMAGES TO CD-RW FOR STORAGE. THE FLOPPY PLUGS INTO JUST ABOUT ANY PC- AND MOST BROWSERS OPEN THESE JPEG IMAGES. BUT IF YOU ARE INTO 'IMAGING AND EDITING' THE MORE X-PENSIVE DIGITALS ARE REQUIRED. ENJOY THE 'MAVICA' LINE. THE FD-73 IS MY CHOICE.
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Summary: Solution for scratched LCD screen
Review: For those who have had problems with screen, scratching, a solution we have found is using PDA screen protectors cut down to fit. It worked so well on my dad's that he borrowed more of my screen protectors to put them on all the cameras at his work. Some brands will also reduce reflections off the screen. The scratches that were there are not visible once the protector is put on. As far as the Sony Mavica cameras go, the convenience of the floppy disks makes it very usable technology that is easily incorporated into life.
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Summary: Where to get parts
Review: To the reviewer looking for parts I lost the battery charger and power cord. I went to SONY.com and ordered it but needed my serial number and model to make the order. The power cord is on back order but I got the charger within a week. Picture quality is average but the convenience of the disk makes this camera worth it.
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Summary: This camera is OVERPRICED!
Review: The quality of the pictures (fair to average) are on par with cameras in the $100-$200 range. If you look at the resolution of other cameras listed in the $400 price range you will find others have mucher higher resolution. Im not sure who Sony is trying to fool but certainly not me.
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Summary: everythig but........
Review: dont get me wrong I love my sony camera but when it comes time to find parts for it it is impossible! my power cord to my battery charger got chewed up by my dog and when I went to find another one I couldnt! I still cant to this day so if you find one give me a call! please!
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Summary: Sony-Mavica
Review: As a senior citizen I find this camera to be an excellent investment--very easy to use-great pictures and from 35 to 40 pictures per disk--take it everywhere with me--have lots of pictures of all my grandkids and greatgrandkids
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