Remarkable picture quality and $100 for an 8Mb camera.. WOW .. movies too! (VGA 640x480)Excellent value with the free combo 2Gb SDcard and case.. both fit and worked fine.The camera is VERY capable with lots of options.. took about an hour to get the in's and out's of using it. (This was my first digital camera). It worked fine with a brief scan (quick start) but the camera is capable of much more.It has many focus, exposure (f-stop and shutter speed), color balance (ie flourescent and incandescent lights), etc options .. I love it so far I have a semi-professional photography background (with press and SLR cameras of the old days) and this little cigarette-pack box is a real sleeper.
The camera is awkward for me to use.. the lens in top right corner makes it very easy for me to get my fingers in the way.. I think a lefty would be much more "natural" .. so it takes a bit of "thinking" to use it and keep my mits out of the way.. I'd like the lens on the opposite corner.. but this is being picky.. I can see the value in a "shaped" camera design as some others have, but this is very compact and sleek .. so no "grip guides" or other user aids ..
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