Digital 320 camera - A toy and no more
Sep 16 '00
My wife recently purchased the Polaroid 320 digital camera at a local department store. After using the camera for awhile I think it should be sold in a toy store. The price of $49 could be better spent on a fair priced APS camera.
The Good:
The software (Polaroid/PhotoMAX SE) that came with the camera is very good and offers a wide range of options. From downloading your pictures to modifying the images with special effects you will find it in the program. You will need the following to run the program:
PC w/Pentium processor
Windows 95 or 98
16 MB of Ram
50 MB hard disk space
Comm port (serial cable comes with camera)
CD-ROM drive
Mouse
The Bad:
The camera has the look and feel of a toy. It has no flash so you are limited to available light conditions to take photos. The camera will hold up to 18 images. The viewfinder is bright and very clear to look through and has a close up outline for taking photos between 3 to 6 feet. The camera also has a 10 second timer that is useful when using a tripod.
The Ugly:
The images from 320 were disappointing to say the least. I tried using the camera in different conditions from bright sunlight to foggy overcast days. With and without a tripod and still good not get a good picture. Most were fuzzy and unclear, almost to the point of being out of focus. Any photos taken in bright like conditions were completely washed out. Even using the software I could not get a decent picture out of the 100 or so pictures I took.
All in all don't waste your time and money on this camera.
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marauder58
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Member: Bruce
Location: Cape May, New Jersey
Reviews written: 3
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