Title : Polaroid i-zone 0.3MP Digital and Instant Combo Camera
Author : Polaroid
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Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $99.99
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Editorial Reviews : The Polaroid i-zone digital and instant Combo Camera splices together the popular i-zone instant camera with a basic digital camera. You can take an i-zone postage-stamp size picture, and then turn the camera over and take the same picture with the digital camera at a resolution of 640 x 480. This device is essentially two separate cameras that share one set of batteries. The digital camera has 1 MB of built-in memory and can store up to 18 images. Both the i-zone and digital camera use fixed-focus lenses, so you never need to worry about taking out-of-focus pictures. A serial cable is included to download your images to your PC. Software is included to spruce up and modify your digital images. Included in the box are a serial image transfer cable, batteries, sticky film, and assorted software.
Buyer Reviews : I bought this for my high school daughter to use as a 'fun' camera for the most part--she & her friends love this i-zone concept. My thought was this would also provide the digital capabilities she needs for some of her group school projects in a package inexpensive enough that if it were damaged or stolen it wouldn't be that bi a deal.
The i-zone functions work as well as those of stand alone i-zone cameras her friends have. The problem is that the digital functions are so [bad] that they are essentially useless.
The problems: The camera is just about impossible to focus. The viewfinder is apparently off kilter and you never seem to get the right segment subject matter you wanted to photograph. The resolution is horrible--even relatively small prints are out of focus and distorted...
(by David J. Gannon)
Features/Technical Specs : * Combines an i-zone instant film camera and a digital camera * 0.3 megapixel sensor is great for emails and posting on the Web * Fixed-focus lenses * Internal 1 MB memory holds 18 images at default resolution * Connects to PCs via serial port; uses 4 AAA batteries (included)
