... I selected the Concord Eye-Q Duo 2000 because it was also being bundled with a Lexmark Z-33 printer and was on clearance at Wal-Mart for $132 - the camera by itself was available for $80, now on clearance for $67.
The camera itself offers a lot of features for its affordability and simple ... Read review
...digital cameras. I selected the Concord Eye-Q Duo 2000 because it was also being bundled with a Lexmark Z-33 printer and was on clearance at Wal-Mart for $132 - the camera by itself was available for $80, now on clearance for $67.
The camera itself offers a lot of features for its affordability and simple style. Most impressive is that it offers 2.0 Megapixels, where most cameras in this price range are 1.3 Megapixels or less. Second ... ...or MMC media cards to expand its storage capacity, where most cameras only offer a maximum of 8MB internal memory and no option for storage devices.
The camera offers a USB 1.1 interface to transfer files (with an included USB cable). You can either set it to DSC mode to browse and transfer files to and from your computer via your operating system's file browser (it shows up as an external USB storage device, and can in fact operate ... more
Back during tax refund season, I decided I wanted to jump into the world of digital cameras. I selected the Concord Eye-Q Duo 2000 because it was also being bundled with a Lexmark Z-33 printer and was on clearance at Wal-Mart for $132 - the camera by itself was available for $80, now on clearance for $67.
The camera itself offers a lot of features for its affordability and simple style. Most impressive is that it offers 2.0 Megapixels, where most cameras in this price range are 1.3 Megapixels or less. Second most impressive is that it allows you to use SD or MMC media cards to expand its storage capacity, where most cameras only offer a maximum of 8MB internal memory and no option for storage devices.
The camera offers a USB 1.1 interface to transfer files (with an included USB cable). You can either set it to DSC mode to browse and transfer files to and from your computer via your operating system's file browser (it shows up as an external USB storage device, and can in fact operate just fine as a USB flash drive), or you can set it to PC mode for graphics programs, webcam software, etc. to pull images off the storage device or for live images. There is also a feature to let you connect your camera to your television, VCR or another video device via an included RCA connector, which is great to show your photos and video to those who do not have a computer.
The included software was ArcSoft Photo Impression 2000 and Video Impression 1.6, both of which offer basic but adequate support for creating new photo albums, video files, etc.
The camera will either take JPEG photos in a variety of quality settings (from high-resolution 1600x1200 to low-quality 640x480) or low-quality AVI video (without sound). I've used both and I've been very satisfied with the performance. The camera also offers a 4x digital zoom mode, but this is never a substitute for real, optical zoom.
The camera has a small color LCD display to set up your shot and preview it afterwards. The included on-camera file browser will let you delete photos if necessary.
Battery life is low, but that is to be expected. I would suggest purchasing a set of rechargable AA batteries, no less than 1800 mAh. Recently I've seen that Rayovac has come out with a 15-minute rapid charge battery & charger, $12 for 4 AA batteries and $27 for the charger, I may make this investment. Lithium-ion AA batteries are also very good, but this can get expensive if you plan to use this a lot.
Overall this is best used as a replacement or complement for your point-and-click 35mm or Advanced Photo System cameras. Once you are comfortable working with a digital camera, you can step up to a better quality camera, and not lose your investment in the process.
A few suggestions to make this an even better experience with this camera: invest in Secure Digital media, and invest in a USB 2.0 High-Speed SD/MMC card reader.
A 64MB card is only $35, and it allows you to store up to 118 JPEG photos at 1600x1200 high-res photos or 900+ 640x480 medium-res photos (not tried it with low-res). That's a LOT of photo taking capability for very little. 128MB cards are around $50 and 256MB cards are around $70.
While the cameara does act as a USB Mass Storage device, and works well, it is SLOW since it is only USB 1.1. If you want to a better experience, I highly suggest picking up a card reader such as the SanDisk ImageMate USB 2.0 Reader/Writer (see my review at http://www.ciao.co.uk/SanDisk_ImageMate_USB_2_0_Reader_Writer__Review_5383027). Combined with a USB 2.0 High-Speed port, data transfer is a breeze!
Advantages: Nice price Disadvantages: Not as Flashy as Some
I have had this camera for about 2 years now and it has never once let me down. It has lots of functions such as red eye remover and different light options. You can review and delete your pictures there and then. It comes with very limited picture space about 18 high quality pictures I think but you can buy an extra memory card relatively cheap. It is ok for print quality snapshots and high quality emails but not best for your favourite photos. ... ...this camera would suit younger people who haven't had much expierence with digital cameras. It is also good for technophobes due to it being easy to use and just point and click.
Other than the speed the battery runs out I have had no problems with this. It is fantastic as it is a nice small camera that fits in your handbag lovely. The LCD screen for viewing the photos is cool but hard to see in bright lights. The only problems I find with this ...
bellybee 26.11.2004
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1 x USB
1 x composite video output
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1 x SD Memory Card
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Concord Camera is a global developer, designer, manufacturer and marketer of high quality, low cost, popularly priced digital, instant, Advanced Photo System (APS), and 35mm format cameras and 35mm, APS, and instant format single-use cameras. Its mission is to be a world class, high quality, designer, manufacturer and marketer of low cost, popularly priced, easy-to-use imaging products in a team-oriented work environment that promotes responsible individual and corporate performance to assure customer satisfaction and enhance shareholder value. PRODUCT FEATURES: 2.0 Megapixels, 1600 x 1200 Resolution; 1.6" TFT Color LCD; 7 MB Internal Memory; SD/MMC Card Slot for Virtually Unlimited Storage; Video Clip Capability; Web Camera Functionality; Macro Mode; 4x Digital Zoom.
good value, good mode selection, good quality, well built, canon quality, good battery life, good resolution and quality, good manual controls, good LCD
clumpy, clunky design and controls, too big to be a true compact, interface pauses, zoom irritating, not worth the upgrade from G3 (*)
X10 optical zoom, wide angle, good battery life 
