... Polaroid makes this camera.
I received this as a Christmas present in 2001 so have now had a while to test it out. I had never used a Digital Camera before and found it ideal for a first timer.
It is silver coloured. Only weighs 4oz and is only 5 inches long. This makes it very small ... Read review
Advantages: Ideal for beginners Disadvantages: No flash
...using a Digital Camera. Polaroid makes this camera.
I received this as a Christmas present in 2001 so have now had a while to test it out. I had never used a Digital Camera before and found it ideal for a first timer.
It is silver coloured. Only weighs 4oz and is only 5 inches long. This makes it very small and light to hold. The camera has been tested to comply with FCC standards.
All you have to do is ... ...complete
A Polaroid Digital 320 Camera
Full Instructions
Wrist Strap
Serial cable
Polaroid Photo Max Image Maker Software
Photo Editing Software
9-volt battery
This camera is so easy to use and the benefits include
Online help with downloadable images
Holds up to 40 photos
Automatic 15 second Self-timer
Downloads images to the pc
Can ... more
After owning this set for well over a year now I would like to report this is a great kit as an introduction to using a Digital Camera. Polaroid makes this camera.
I received this as a Christmas present in 2001 so have now had a while to test it out. I had never used a Digital Camera before and found it ideal for a first timer.
It is silver coloured. Only weighs 4oz and is only 5 inches long. This makes it very small and light to hold. The camera has been tested to comply with FCC standards.
All you have to do is insert the batteries, just point and shoot camera. It really was as easy as that. I found it very easy and would recommend it for a teenager to use for outside pursuits or even a young child. Don’t even bother to try and take indoor photos as there is no flash and the quality is very poor. I have been unable to produce a photo to the same quality as the sample ones supplied with the start up disc. For the price, which was £35.00, what can you expect? It is ideal just to get used to the software and actually using a digital camera. I am looking forward to using it on a sunny day just too see if the photo quality will improve. This camera takes 18 shots and considering the price must be good value for money.
I have just taken some photos of my garden plus our motorcycle/sidecar. Although the quality is not brilliant. You can at least see what the pictures portray. I am having fun using it as it is so easy but am so disappointed with the picture quality..
The photo impressions 2000 software supplied is very easy to install and even though I had never downloaded photos onto my pc it was easy. Just had to follow the on screen instructions. The edit facility is fun as you can re-touch your photos, cut and size and change contrast to name just a few. The supplied manual although small is very good and gives advice and tips on how to get the best from your camera
The camera itself is a small grey plastic box, with an on/off switch, viewfinder, picture taking button and even a timer button. It takes a single 9v LR6 (The square one) battery, which lasts quite a long time.
You can take up to 32 320x240 resolution pictures, which is a lot for such a cheap camera. It has problems with light definition, and you need to make sure the sun is always behind you. Once you get used to it you can take some reasonably good pictures, but it gets no detail at all in the distance shots.
The Kit comes complete
A Polaroid Digital 320 Camera Full Instructions Wrist Strap Serial cable Polaroid Photo Max Image Maker Software Photo Editing Software 9-volt battery
This camera is so easy to use and the benefits include
Online help with downloadable images Holds up to 40 photos Automatic 15 second Self-timer Downloads images to the pc Can attach photos to e-mails Can be mounted on a tripod 24-bit colour 320 x 240 pixel resolution Power saving Picture counter
System requirements.
Pentium Class PC Microsoft Windows 95 or 98 16MB RAM 50MB available hard drive space Available COMM port 16-bit display card (24-bit recommended) Color monitor 2x or faster CD-ROM drive Image Formats Supported: BMP TIFF PCX TGA JPEG PCD (read-only) Compatible with XP
DOWNSIDES
No flash at all
The camera case scratches very easily in fact it now looks like a road map
Better suited to a child or teenager
Picture quality is poor so I suggest you avoid this particular model unless you have a younger child to buy for.
Any offers to buy it would be appreciated but after this report I don't expect any. After all all you desperate?
Advantages: serial xconnection for older computers, good battery life Disadvantages: no flash, bad picture quality, cheaply made,
...for a while, though the Polaroid us website still lists it. If you've no usb then take a trip to Max Spielmann's and pick up a Jam cam 3.0 with both serial and usb connectors and leads (great if you upgrade computers later and you get a proper full usb lead you can use with printers or scanners), flash and a n easy to use menu which takes up to 640 x 48 pixels, for only £30.00. As a footnote, Polaroid digital cameras in the U Karen't made for or ... ...cam. So the Polaroid 320 is a total beginners camera. Treat it as that and you'll be happy, I think. Expect more and you'll be dissapointed. And yes, once yiou've (and very soon I may add as you'll get the bug for digital cos you'll never develop again, but will want something beter)the kids will have a new toy to play with. ...
callancool 14.06.2003
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Polaroid PhotoMax Fun 320
I bought this for £30 as opart of the Cosmopolitan Makeover kit. It was mainly to see if I'd really use a digital camera.
The camera software is very easy to use and download is via a serial cable. It's all very cheap and plasticky , but remember this was free with the software. I've since seen the package being sold at anything from £20 to £70.
The camera itself is a small grey plastic box , with an on/off switch, viewfinder , picture taking button ... ...LR6 (The square one) battery, which lasts quite a long time.
You can take up to 32 320x240 resolution pictures, which is a lot for such a cheap camera. It has problems with light definition, and you need to make sure the sun is always behind you. Once you get used to it you can take some reasonably good pictures , but it gets not detail in distance shots.
I found it continually cut the top off taking pictures in landscape mode, so end up taking ...
mikeydred 12.02.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Polaroid PhotoMax Fun 320
Advantages: Cheap, good software Disadvantages: Poor picture quality, blurring
I got this camera for my Christmas 2000. It was £50 from Currys
BAD POINTS
At first it seemed like a great idea, no films to be processed, unlimited photos etc. However, the picture quality is the main downpoint. The camera has to be used in good quality light and blurred images are commonly caused by slight movement. When you actually download the images they can't be blown up to full size because the resolution is so poor
GOOD POINTS
The first ... ...cheaper than a lot of normal cameras and you'll never have to process another film. The photo fantasy section is good - you get to superimpose your mates faces on to a variety of bodys
OVERALL - A good camera for those who are unconcerned about quality - but who are concerned about price and enjoyment of taking photos freely. ...
honetstry 10.02.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Polaroid PhotoMax Fun 320
Takes AA Batteries, Huge Screen, 8 MP 
