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The Good
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A camera that doubles as a digital video camera
and also one that connects to your desktop PC
Software interface
Seamless installation
Image quality: for an $89 camera that has
this many features I can't complain.
USB connectivity: the best way to connect
devices without jumping to 1394 FireWire technology
4MB Rom: 92 images almost triples the largest
rolls of film that you can stick into your camera. This is a really nice
feature.
Flexible camera head: This is another nice
feature of the camera--you don't have the static position that only works
in one setting.
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The Bad
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Rampant software bugs in video software: This
really should have been fixed. But with my CD's burn date only December
16, 1999, it must make one think that this was a rush job to get the product
on the market...
Non-upgradable memory: 92 images isn't bad,
but it'd be nice if we could throw in more memory if we wanted to.
No video capture while detatched from the
computer: This would be a nice option, but I don't think this is possible
with only 4MB of memory. This is why I wanted more memory.
Manual focus: An auto-focus would have helped
a whole lot more. I don't like having to focus my camera with a viewfinder
that doesn't actually look through the camera's lense.
No flash: this would have been another nice
addition, but I can see why they left this out--how would you replace it
when it burnt out?
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The End Result
4 out of 5
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Overall I'd say this is a decent camera.
It's got it's bugs but these are problems that Creative is certain to address
in the comming months. And despite it's flaws, a camera that costs $89
that can double as a digital camera and also one you can connect to your
PC. It can't be beat. |
