Advantages: serial xconnection for older computers, good battery life Disadvantages: no flash, bad picture quality, cheaply made,
...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, Polaroiddigital cameras in the U Karen't made for or distributed by by Polaroid,
but by a World Wide Licenses, the company who makes Cool I 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....
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Advantages: Cheap, Good specifications Disadvantages: Not Readily Available
...I was looking for a simple, cheap digital camera for both home and business use. I'm self employed and on occasion I need to take a client's photograph to insert in a document. After much deliberating, enter the Polaroid PDC 3030 digitalcamera.
How Much And From Where?
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I bought the camera, 64 MB smart card and a leather carrying case for £99.97 from Argos where the camera alone is £79.99. All in all this deal saved me £20. I searched the internet today and couldn't find this model at any other suppliers.
So What Did I Get For My Money?
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The whole package was delivered as part of a big order I'd placed, and the camera, case and smart card came packaged as one item. It was all sealed in a tamper proof, grey polythene bag. When opened the three items were packaged by...
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Advantages: small and compact, good quality pictures Disadvantages: bleeping
...on the computer!*
You can slide a button into different modes, MSDC and pc camera.
MSDC mode lets you look at your photos. You need to install the removable drive, which comes up under 'My Computer'. Your photos are there waiting for you to take a look at them.
Pc camera is the Web Cam! It is great and it doesn't lag (unless you don't have broadband).
*Other information about the camera!*
3.2m pixels.
3x digital zoom.
1.4in LCD screen
16Mb built-in flash memory.
SMC memory card compatible.
Auto exposure
Metal Case
Complete with pouch, wrist strap, USB cable, batteries and editing software.
Compatible with Microsoft Windows 98SE and above, Mac OS Version 9.2 - X.
Weight 170g....
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