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Summary: Don't Buy This Product
Review: I could not get the JamCam software to work on either of my systems: Windows 2000 or Windows XP. I have installed a lot of software over many years and it is obvious when a product is poorly designed. It is clearly not designed for XP. The uninstall removes system drivers that XP has to replace. Software should not be this difficult to install or use. Do yourself a favor: spend a couple of more bucks and get a quality product.
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Summary: Great camera for the price!
Review: I just got this camera and started using it. While it's certainly nothing for fine art photography, it's really a great deal! I'm actually reluctantly going to give it to a friend who's driving cross-country, and then I'll order another for myself. It's also a *great* gift for a kid--I think I'll get one for my 10-year-old nephew for xmas. All the parents have to supply him with are batteries, which is better than a film camera!I took 5 photos and 3 came out very well, one so-so and one poorly. The poor one was back-lit, so the flash didn't go off, and was kind of blurry. The software is very easy to use and I think you can even use their website to share photos. I had the thing working and emailed a photo of myself (with the self-timer) to friends within about 20 minutes of UPS delivering the camera. This is a great replacement for a cheap point-and-shoot film camera. Enjoy!
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Summary: Good intro camera, but not great
Review: This camera gives you good quality pictures, especially when you consider it's price. While it is short on features, It does what it says it will do. The only problem I've had is most of the pictures come out with horizontel lines. However, this is where the included software really shines. With a little practice, you can work use the included photodeluxe software to make great quality images. While this is a hassle if you have several pictures you want to work with, it is fine for a casual photographer who doesn't need the features or cost of a more expensive digital camera.
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Summary: You get what you pay for...
Review: I bought this same camera ... and took it home and had nothing but problems. I have windows 2000 and the USB would not work at all, and I could not find updated drivers for it. The serial port finally worked after rebooting a couple times, but as you can imagine, it was pretty slow. Then, after a few days of having it, the LCD on the back of the camera started displaying non-letters, and the camera would not respond, even when it was reset by removing the batteries.
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Summary: Good "Toy" Camera
Review: Good camera for the price. The sweet spot for the fixed focal length lens appears to be about 5 feet. This is the perfect digital camera for a child or young adult - a much better choice than those "disposable" 35mm cameras. Noticed some weird pixelation when the camera got closer to the subject (at or around 3 feet). The colors sometimes get washed out by the flash.
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Summary: A Good Little Product
Review: I bought this JamCam with low expectations. Turned out to be a good deal (...). Running mine on one of our older systems-233 with win95. Exceptionally quick downloads and using something like VicMan's Photo Editor adds to the fun. Pictures taken in low light conditions outside or in and with flash, come out very well. Pictures taken indoors of people and in a place such as a kitchen and with 3-60 watt bulbs overhead (and flash not used) come out perfect. Use only high quality batteries such as Duracell etc. as any others won't do. Invest in a 9-volt adapter for downloads to PC and use only the highest quality rechargeable if you go the other route for the 9 volt. Software is simple to install and very little reading of the manual is required. Get the hang of it for awhile by playing around, you'll find its worth more than you paid. MMC cards apparently have capacity for 10 million pic repeats, best advice: buy the lower mb storage ones.
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Summary: For $20 It Can't Be Beat!
Review: I have wanted a digital camera ever since buying my mom a Largan Chameleon Digital Camera earlier this year. I paid $100, which was a good price at that time. The Jam Cam produces nearly as good a photo as the Chameleon for what amount to the cost of buying and developing three conventional rolls of film. It is extremely easy to learn to use this camera. There are two buttons on the back that control all the functions. It is very easy to read the little symbols that are displayed on the back. The camera itself feels sturdier than most cheap digital cameras, thanks to rubbery black grips on each side. It goes very nicely with the world's most popular color du jour, silver, that comprises the body. It comes with both serial and USB cables. Use the USB for very fast downloads. The software that you download into is very easy to use and performs most basic corrections without having to use the included Adobe photo software. I can't comment on that product because I use Photosuite IV for more advanced editing, but as I said, you can do most stuff right in the download mode. It uses a plain old 9 volt battery, which is great. It doesn't come with one though, so make sure you have one on hand. I plan to use a rechargable one to avoid replacing them. The battery life seems good. One thing I've noticed is that when it shows as half used, leaving it plugged in to the USB for a few minutes, it goes back to full. A fluke, or does the USB carry a charge? I'm not a techie so who knows. I've taken over 100 photos so far and the battery is still showing full, with the occaisional half full. Another review correctly said that the flash washes out indoor closeups. A sheet of toilet paper over the flash corrects that problem. An old trick. Personally, I'm grateful for the strong flash, the Largan is a bit weak in that area. With any inexpensive digital camera, you are going to have to learn how to play with it in order to work around it's shortcomings. This camera does best in good lighting, either indoors or out. You can get some graininess in some outdoor shots in the shade. Foilage can come out as a green monolith rather than branchy, for instance. The next shot can come out perfectly with just a little change in lighting or angle. The Largan does better in this regard. I've already captured some really nice photos of my dogs and house with this camera. Using the self-timer, I even got a good photo of myself, which is quite an accomplishment. I usually look like a bloated third world dictator in my photos, so I was surprised to actually get a good photo of myself in the first attempt. An optional memory card expands the capacity of the Jam Cam from the rather paltry 8 it carries without it. I am getting along nicely without it because I do a lot of stuff around the home where I can shoot and download instantly. (That's one of the nice things about a digital camera, the Polaroid-like ability to see what you got while it's still possible to re-shoot if you didn't do so well.) With the $30 rebate currently available on the Jam Cam, you are getting a functional everyday camera for the cost of three developed rolls of 35mm film. How can you go wrong? It's also great for Realtors or Appraisers who have to take "disposable" photos for work.
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Summary: Good for the price
Review: It took a little work to get the drivers to work, but customer service was helpful. It's just what I expected for the low cost.
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Summary: Not Compatable with XP!
Review: I have Windows XP and this camera currently has no drivers that work with it. However amazon is offering a deal if you buy the jam cam and XP together. Be warned, it will not work. I had to install it on my other windows 98 machine. The quality is not that great, but what do you expect for that price? Great for web site pictures and basic stuff.
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Summary: Steal for the price
Review: Just great for click, shoot and e-mail. I loved the quality for the price.
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