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Summary: Easy and simple operation
Review: I first bought the Sony MVC FD75 because I thought it would be easy (it uses a floppy disk) instead of a media card. The pictures were not clear and were dark. I returned it and purchased this camera and was snapping away right after I put the batteries in it. Pictures are bright and clear. There are all kinds of filters that can also be purchased...wide angle,polorized, telephoto etc...so you can do more with the camera. Had a Cannon Sure Shot for years and wanted to upgrade to a digital....this camera is just as easy to use. Do yourself a favor and buy this one...
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Summary: Easy to use, great software, A++
Review: I had previously owned an Olympus D460 zoom digital camera, and it broke on me after owning it for 10 days!! Not to mention that it came with crummy software and NO USB cable but rather a serial port cable.I waited a while to get a new camera and then came across this gem. The pictures and 2.1 megapixels provide crystal-clear images, while the software allows you to edit pictures, inserting captions, bacgrounds, frames, etc. I'm by no means a "technical" person, yet I manage to use this camera with ease. It also comes with a USB cable for quicker uploads onto your computer. A great buy and a steal for the $... price. I guarantee you will not be disappointed
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Summary: HP Photosmart C618
Review: I have enjoyed this camera. I have used it to print and send pictures in emails. The email portal, that came with the software, makes sending larger JPEG files faster.
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Summary: Great Camera for the Price
Review: I have had this camera for about a year and I love it. All in all we have taken about 2000 pictures with it and we love the b/w, color, or sepia option. I have taken some really beautiful pictures that are worthy of being framed and out on the wall. I have noticed the battery problem but that is easily fixed by getting rechargeable batteries and putting the quality on good (you still get great pictures). I would say that we can take 125-150 straight shots with the rechargeable batteries. I have not had to talk to HP tech support so I can't comment on that. We did take this camera to Hawaii and got about 400 absolutely great pictures. I also found that it is incredibly easy to download and email my pictures. Once they are downloaded I email them to friends/family or I burn them onto a CD for people as a photo album, it saves a ton of money. I think a lot of the problems that other reviewers have run into have less to do with the actually camera as it does with either tech support, or technology problems with their computers. If you follow the setup instructions, this camera is very easy to use on the computer and a lot of fun to take pictures with.
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Summary: Great for beginners wanting to grow with the camera
Review: I have just spent 2 weeks or so with the camera but have loved it and would highly recommend it to someone who wants the ease of being able to email your pics driectly without scanning them and at the same time wants to indulge in slightly more serious and artistic forays once in a while.
My only crib about this camera till now has been with regards to the power requirements. Make sure you get the best rechargable batteries out there. Other than that the results have been just WOW till now.
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Summary: What are you waiting for?
Review: I love this camera! By no means at all am I a technical person but this camera makes me look like I am... It is so easy to use and the quality is amazing. It also records 45 seconds of audio which is perfect for sending a birthday greeting. You need to get a bigger memory card, especially if you're going on vacation. (The one that comes with it is perfect for going out to dinner with friends or parties.) You should also consider getting a battery recharger because viewing your photos on your camera kills your batteries... You should also consider the 9v ac adapter. It will save your batteries while you transfer pics to your computer or when you view them on your television. The USB connection is pretty quick and easy. Did I mention all the cool lenses you can also pick up? I love the polarizing, pro-mist, and star lenses. It makes your pics look really professional. And I totally dig the HP PhotoSmart printers. You don't even need to turn on your pc. Just slip the disk and decide how many and what size. Just buy it!
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Summary: FANTASTIC CAMERA @ A GREAT PRICE!
Review: I purchased this camera a couple of months ago when the price dropped to [price]and have nothing but raves for it ever since. Not just from me, but from everyone who have seen it and who I have shared my photos online with. Picture quality is awesome. The 3x zoom is excellent and the whole camera is very well designed for ease of use. It has more options than you might need, but you never know. USB interface is great. I upload all my photos to Ofoto.com and share them with family and friends. And prints from the digital images come out as crisp and vivid as film prints. It is bulkier than some other models, but feels more like a camera than others, yet still fits in a pocket. I tested Canon's Powershot in the store and it just feels too small like a toy. I highly recommend the HP 618 to anyone in the market for a great all-around digital camera. Be sure to get a higher capacity compact flashcard and rechargeable nimh batteries. You will definitely need both.
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Summary: The Best Camera For The Money, Hands Down!
Review: I spent a good amount of time researching the right digital camera for my family. We have had this now for about 4 months, and have taken well over 1000 picutes with it. We have used it from the first day we got it with absolutley no troubles at all. We've used SanDisk CompactFlash 64mb and 128mb with no problems. I am so happy I decided on this camera. We all love it. It's so easy to use, even my kids are using it.
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Summary: Easy to use, Great Quality
Review: I've looked at a lot of different digital cameras here and elsewhere. I have also used many in trying out different types. This camera is absolutely the most intuitive and easy to use digital camera that I have ever used. The transition between using a high quality film camera and using this one is seemless, plus you get a lot more features and flexibility. The quality of the photos makes it easy to take a great picture. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Excellent Mid-range digital camera.
Review: If you are ready to buy a new digital camera then you probably have some idea of what camera you want to buy. If you are like me who is low on budget but still want good performance and features, I strongly recommend C618. Buying a digital camera can be very challenging, especially when lot of manufacturers are bringing in new products every day. When I started to look for a digital camera I first wrote down the features I want and then tried to fit the products that will meet my requirements. Nikon, Canon, Minolta are the only brand names most of the amateur photographers like me know. The name HP will not come to you in first place. But after reviewing my needs and BUDGET I decided to buy HP and I very happy with this product. While judging the digital camera, you must judge it as if it was regular 35mm film camera. The reason for this is because most of the camera manufacturers try to build it in such a way that it will closely match with the film camera. Here is a small review of the camera. - Camera has very good normal to tele Pentax zoom 3x optical and 2x digital (34-108mm 35 mm equivalent) which serves most of the picture taking purpose. - The resolution of 2.11 MP produces very good 5 x 7 prints. Anything above 5 x 7 will reduce the quality. - Shutter and Aperture priority mode lets you use your creativity. - Excellent center weighted and spot metering. - Zoom flash, the flash moves based on the zoom. (I have taken acceptable quality pictures in absolute darkness with this camera) - Excellent Macro/Close Up focusing range. - AA batteries - NTSC and PAL playback on TV. The most important accessory for taking great pictures with this camera (for that matter any camera) is good quality tripod. When I took this camera for the outdoor shoot, I mounted it on [a]... tripod that I regularly use with my film camera. In place of shutter release cable, I use the infrared remote that comes standard with this camera and the results were impressive. Just like any other film camera, you must first test the camera with various subjects, lighting situation and settings. I have tested the camera for Close ups, Portraits and in studio where I work with studio lights. If you treat this camera with the same basic principles of working with film camera you should get excellent pictures. With digital camera if the final output you want is print, then I recommend that print the pictures with good quality printer. Even if your pictures are good, if you print them using average printer, you will be disappointed and camera may not be at blame. Again the truth is “Excellent technique and average equipment will produce better results than Excellent equipment and average technique”. This camera is budget buy for amateur photographer like me and to date I am very happy with this. A very good quality for the price you pay. Buy additional 128 MB compact flash card and you are all set for vacation with this camera.
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