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Summary: Best SMALL camera I've ever owned
Review: This is the most reliable, best small camera I've ever owned. I rate it an excellent value, and carry it most of the time. I've tried other cameras this size, including APS format. The others were all disappointing in one way or another. I also have cameras that take sharper pictures, and even the smallest of them is considerably more bulky, and weighs a lot more. This is the only camera this size that I have ever found to be completely satisfactory. If you want a true "pocket sized" camera, this is the one.
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Summary: When you want to leave the heavy gear at home.....
Review: There are times when it is really nice to have thousands of dollars (and hundreds of pounds) worth of camera equipment. And I have all that. But there are times when you really just want to be able to take really nice photos of your trip without being weighted down physically and emotionally (when you don't want to spend 45 minutes setting up a shot!). For those times, this is a GREAT little camera. I wanted the full 35mm format, so wanted to stay away from the APS cameras, but I still wanted a camera that could fit in my shirt pocket. I put the carry strap around my neck and stick this little camera in my shirt pocket and it's there when I want it. And yet it's versatile enough that you can really get some nice shots with it. My wife and I went to Paris last year. I wanted to just enjoy a nice trip without lots of gear, but we definitely wanted photos from the trip. This camera was the answer! It's rain-resistant, and it's cheap enough that if it gets stolen it won't break your heart!One accessory you will want - a little six-inch flexible tripod (mine is from Slik) - using that and the self-timer, you can get some really nice time exposures. In minutes I got some great night photographs of boats on the Seine, the Eiffel Tower, etc. I really can't say enough about this little camera.
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Summary: Excellent lens renders quality photos...
Review: ...with a little help from the photographer. I always get glowing comments about my photos and everyone is floored when I show them the Epic(I have the base model - no quartz date stamp). You will take this camera everywhere and never regret it. How many times have you said,"I wish I had a camera"? Well, you have no excuses with this pocket-sized powerhouse. Versatile flash modes and the outstanding, fast(lets in a lot of light) lens will never let you down. Also, after dropping this camera twice, I needed a repair and was treated extremely well by the authorized repair facility with super turn-around time. I, now, always use the neck strap! Buy this camera! You will not miss the zoom lens. A little extra thought while composing your shots will be rewarded with spectacular photos!
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Summary: Zoom lenses are ripoff on p/s cameras!
Review: ===> "What? ," you say, "It doesn't zoom? No wonder it's so cheap... I'm gonna get a point-and-shoot with a zoom lens!" Yeah, but check out the f-number on that zoom: f8, f9, even f11! What does that mean? That means you can't take pictures indoors without a flash. So? Well, when you're zoomed out to 115mm, chances are you're pretty far from the subject, so the angle between the flash/subject/lens will be very small, which means you WILL get red eye, I don't care what they say. And the smallness of the camera makes the flash really close to the lens, which virtually guarantees red-eye! Furthermore there are some places you aren't allowed to use a flash, or places where a flash would ruin the cool lighting. You say, "But a zoom is good for protraits!" Yes, but portraits are best when only the subject is in focus and the background is blurry, and for that you need a low f-number. F9 won't give you that. This little camera has an f2.8 lens. I use it with Fuji 800 speed film, and I can take pictures in almost any light without a flash. If I want a portrait, I stay back and plan to crop it (zoom it) later. It fits in my pocket -- I carry it like some people carry a beeper! Great little camera -- a must have.
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Summary: Great Camera for the Beginners!!
Review: Purchasing this small, sleek and attractive camera is one of the best investment i have ever made. The results i got with this camera are great. The flash off mode for taking pictures in the night gives excellent pictures. And the redeye reduction mode also works very good. The pictures using default mode flash looks a little darker than my previous camera but i am not sure whether it is a problem with the camera or with my picture taking. Last but not least it is a cute little thing for this price and it sure makes you feel like a professional photographer.
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Summary: Great Camera
Review: I took this camera on a vacation to St. Maarten N.A., and all of the picture came out so wonderful. The red eye reduction realy worked so well. The only thing I would have liked to have is panoramic. But this is a great point and shoot camera, and small enough to fit in your pocket.
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Summary: Excellent Outdoor Camera
Review: Excellent camera which produces pictures much sharper than regular Zoom cameras in good to excellent lighting. Flash performance is average in low light situations. I finished about 5 rolls of film in this camera. There is only one rule to take great pictures with this camera. " You need to focus on your object for one conscious second" This lets the multibeam autofocus to work properly. Also, FujiFilm works the best since a good majority of processing labs use Fuji machines.
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Summary: Good value...
Review: A good P&S. Very nice design. Does tend to overexpose by1/2-1 stop. Lens is actually a little wider then 35mm (~32mm). Lens sharpness is good for a P&S but does not compare to good SLR optics like Nikon. Cameras operation has some idiosyncrasies like how you get to spot metering mode, the fact that the focus is driven solely by the indicators in the center, etc. The date stamping is a little too small and too close to the center of the image. Red-eye is a problem. The viewfinder is very tiny and has severe distortion. Overall, a good, but not great, little camera...If you can spend more get the Yashica T4 w/Zeiss lens.
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Summary: closest focus range allows you to do self portraits
Review: I see someone has already been mentioned how the fixed lens produces best quality results (rather than a zoom which cannot deliver the same quality). I wanted to add that the 600 auto focus stops, with a closest focus range of 9 inches is the main reason why I am onto my fifth one (although the design looks new - this camera has been selling for over ten years). I have put over 1800 shots through my current one no problem. I also like the autofocus feature to set the focus before composition (like my Nikon SLR).
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Summary: Great camera
Review: this camera is the best and i would recomend it to anyone looking for a camera. this would be my 1st pick. i'll love this camera till i'm dead.
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