16 Responses

1. hallal55

   27|Aug|2009 1

   yeah i got the e-410 i just gotta learn whats the zoom kind of lens ….itsreally nice

2. resourceguru

   27|Aug|2009 2

   Check out dpreview.com. They have reviews of every digital camera, plus sample photos that you can download an zoom in on to check sharpness etc.

   I wouldnt' get a Mustek. I have one of their scanners and it's fine, but for digital cameras I'd go with one of the major brands–Sony, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Minolta, etc. etc.

3. picklepaul512

   27|Aug|2009 3

   It's a Walmart exclusive, apparently, and it sucks.

   I am a professional photographer and have tested the camera myself (and returned it already). Here's my review:

   We asked a friend to pick up this camera for us at Walmart after we discovered the L200 was sold out at Fry’s Electronics, because we thought it was the same camera. Walmart’s ad certainly led us to believe that they were the same. However, once we picked the camera up we discovered that it was actually the BL103, which is nothing less than a really cheap imitation of the L200.

   Don’t be fooled by the promise of 10.2 megapixels. The images look more like they were taken with a 3.0 megapixel camera. There is also absolutely no red-eye reduction, so don’t get your hopes up about getting decent photos of people if you use the flash. However, you are pretty much forced to use the flash because the camera’s low-light performance (or any kind of light, really) is terrible. There is also a delay before the image is even snapped, so if you’re trying to take spur-of-the-moment shots, that moment will be gone before the camera takes the photo. The camera also had problems reading from the memory card and kept having errors. I’m a professional photographer, so I played with the camera’s manual settings to see if I could get better images than what the auto settings produced. No such luck. No amount of tweaking will be able to get a quality photo out of this camera. Obviously I don’t expect a point-and-shoot camera to give the same performance as an SLR, but even my old Kodak Easy Share 4.0 megapixel camera can pump out better images than the BL103.

   I wasn’t impressed with the manual settings at all. There were only two f-stops to choose from, and although the camera’s box boasts of being able to shoot clear images at 1600 ISO, the images I shot at 1600 were disgustingly noisy. It was slightly grainy to begin with, even at 100 ISO, and the higher you go, the worse it gets. The shutter speed was missing several standard intervals, but I suppose that doesn’t matter because even changing the shutter speeds, I didn’t notice any difference aside from the number being displayed on the screen. Even if you’re not a pro and have no idea how to use the manual settings, the idea of a point-and-shoot is that anyone can get fairly good pictures at least by using the auto settings. But it’s impossible with this camera, so that in itself is a huge disadvantage.

   You may think that for 10.2 megapixels, this camera is a great deal for the price. However, I say save your money up for a camera that actually produces good quality images. There are many other reasonably priced point-and-shoot cameras out there (even with less megapixels) that can take better photos than the BL103. Don’t be fooled! This camera is CHEAP and is not worth the money. If you bought it at Black Friday to give as a gift, don’t wait until it’s too late to return it! Do your self a favor and return it and invest in something better. A photo can be priceless, but only if you have a camera capable of capturing it. The BL103 won’t do the job.

4. SealMunky

   27|Aug|2009 4

   Hey Hallal, the olympus e410 was my first dslr, it’s great for carrying around – light and compact. The quality’s good too, never had a problem with it and a great range of lenses, so if you’re tempted by zoom you could invest in a larger lens than the one that comes in the kit.

   would definately recommend it, hope this helps.

5. numanuma20

   27|Aug|2009 5

   Ok, so I should get this on;y if I want a basic dslr. I saw this for $200 dollars puls a $25 hd lens, Maybe if I go for a $100 lens $300 dollars would be cheep compared to the $400 dollars plus lens for the nikon or cannon.

6. HappyMommyof1

   28|Aug|2009 6

   Best digital camera? The Nikon D3. Pretty expensive too.

   If you’re looking for a point and shoot…well, stick to the big guys: Nikon, Canon, and Panasonic are pretty safe bets. Not so good, IMHO, is Sony. Stay away from GE, Polaroid, Vivitar, etc.

7. hotxpinkxchic

   28|Aug|2009 7

   Pros:
   Sharp, clear pictures
   The HD Video it records in 1080 is excellent
   4x optical zoom
   scene recognition pics the adjustments for the scene
   smile detection automatically takes up to 6 shots when subjects are smiling

   Cons:
   The only two things I could find so far were that the Smile Detection feature doesn’t work with small smiles, and in some cases, one of the subjects had to smile very wide to activate it.

8. cri3047

   28|Aug|2009 8

   i hav this camera it is really good and portable

9. numanuma20

   28|Aug|2009 9

   It has an sd slot? up to how many gb does it go up to?

10. IdiotsGon3Wild

    29|Aug|2009 10

    I love how this camera has a CF slot, and a SD slot.
    I think all camera’s should do that.

11. JC

    29|Aug|2009 11

    http://dpreview.com

12. mate317

    29|Aug|2009 12

    with no iso100 and AE BTK?

13. Amanda.

    29|Aug|2009 13

    http://crave.cnet.co.uk/digitalcameras/0,39029429,49296615,00.htm

    http://aczafra.com/2008/05/05/review-kodak-easyshare-m1033-10mp-digital-camera-plus-the-koda-hdtv-dock/

    http://www.shotaddict.com/wordpress/2008/01/13/4376.html

14. hallal55

    29|Aug|2009 14

    Hey Im wondering betewen the e-410 or the s2000hd/fd by fuji

    which is the better camera?

    i no that they both 10mp but the fuji has 15 or 16x optical zoom? which would be the better choice?

    thanks

15. Seven

    29|Aug|2009 15

    While most of the cameras out there are really good, I would choose Canon over Nikon because it seems like more camera for the money. Some would say Canon withholds their best technology for high end cameras and Nikon implements their best at all levels. Before you decide, read all the text and links in the information below because it will help you know what to look for in a camera.

    There is no one particular place to get great buys, but you may see something below that really helps you find the best buy. Click on the first link in the information below for an example then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.

    Just saw this camera at Best Buy and think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has an optical viewfinder, image stabilizer, auto focus, and uses NiMH rechargeable batteries. Read as much of the following as you can for other information and help with choosing a camera.
    Canon A590IS $129.99 at Staples yesterday.
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    There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but digital is definitely the way to go. The second source link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.

    What gives a camera its picture quality?
    The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures.

    In new cameras, look for optical viewfinders (LCD invisible in bright sun) and check battery prices. High mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures or enlarging small parts of big pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. Click links below for more details.
    http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 …
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    Check this more for the money camera. FUJIFILM – FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital.
    Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).

    Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price.
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    This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder. It's PINK!
    http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj …
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    The information about my camera is just to show that you don't need the biggest and best. Just know how to use the one you have.

    My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7 x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes … like magic.

    Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Ask what cameras they own, but don't believe everything you hear. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner's manual. Just learned that my camera has red-eye prevention and correction. It also has adaptive lighting. You may be able to view owners manuals at this link, but will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera …

    The source links will show most of the cameras out there with prices and help make your digital cameras work better.

16. nikonfseries

    30|Aug|2009 16

    YEP