Customer Reviews
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Love this camera, has a few small problems
I just got this camera yesterday. So far, I think it is great with some amazing features. The zoom feature is outstanding. I can't believe how far I can zoom. Most of the pictures I have taken are crisp and clear. When I messed around with some of the settings though, some were a bit blurry but I'm sure that is just me trying to figure out all the features and settings of the camera. When we were shopping around for a camera, one of the biggest things we were looking for was shutter speed. We wanted a camera that can take several pictures fast withing a second or two. This camera is pretty good with that, but again, when I messed around with the settings, I must have made it slow down. Of course, this can be fixed by going back to the default settings which is very easy. My main problems which are very small is that the direcions are very confusing. I'm basically learning how to operate the camera and the features by messing around with it myself. I tried to read the instructions, but it is very confusing since there are so many features. Another small problem I'm having is that we can't figure out how to attatch the lens cover and its strap to the actual camera. The lens cap also seems to come off very easily so if you buy this camera, be sure you have it on the right way and don't let small kids get near it. I also don't know how long regular batteries will last, but the camera itself came with 4 AA batteries that died out very quickly so they may have been cheap batteries, or maybe the camera takes up a lot of battery power, but then again, I have not put it down all day yesterday and today. It does not come with a rechargable battery or cord to recharge batteries so it would be smart to keep extra batteries around if necessary. Some of the best things about this camera is that it came with its own memory card which I thought was great. It can only hold a few pictures, but it was an accessory that I did not expect it to come with. You can also purchase a seperate accessory flash to attatch to the top of the camera in the event you may need extra lighting. The camera also lets you shoot movies in which you can zoom. There is also stereo sound which is pretty clear. One of the best features is the ability to take a pic in black and white and have certain things in the background in color. I thought this was great as was the fact that you could adjust and change colors in still shots. I could not possibly explain all the features, but the camera is worth the money and I highly recommend it to anyone.
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Versatility and optical clarity in a stubby little package
I had been watching this product for 7 months before I finally got it. Love it. All the reviews are correct - this is one excellent camera.
And the zoom in video mode makes movies that are clean & stable. When you want true clarity, ALWAYS invest in optical zoom.
If you can handle it's puggy little package, you will not be disappointed with this product.
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Exactly what I expected!
As stated the battery cover is the same as the memory card cover, this is an eh...... but the camera is exactly what I wanted and more. Great picts. perfect camera to pick up and take any snap shot or portrait.
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Excellent product
I love this camera and the photographs it takes. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone.
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Not as good a camera as I expected it to be
I bought this camera since I was impressed by the S3 IS and wanted to try the next version. The picture quality is probably the same as that expected from the S3, but I see no advancement in the S5's night-time photography capabilities. I see too many symbols on the display and too complex a menu listing. The battery compartment is not too easy to open and that the LCD consumes too much power. You also see funny background colors on the image as you ready to take the snap although the final picture may not have those colors. Overall, a good camera to buy but expect no significant advancements over the S3.