Title : Polaroid PDC-640 0.3MP Digital Camera Creative Kit
Author : Polaroid
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Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $229.00
Amazon.com Price : $88.95
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Editorial Reviews : The Polaroid PDC 640 Creative Kit includes an easy-to-use digital camera and software for image editing and special effects. With a top resolution of 640 by 480, the Polaroid PDC 640 won't give you stunning images, but it's fine if you want to post your photos on the Web or send them via e-mail. The kit is geared toward beginners or even children who want to get started with digital photography. It includes a carrying case, strap, batteries, a removable storage card, and the cables and software to download photos to your PC. Polaroid offers a one-year warranty on this item.
Buyer Reviews : This thing is hard on batteries. Use High capacity (1100mah or higher) nicads or Nimh. Carry extra sets. But...pictures are excellent. It has three distance settings close up, portrait, and distance. The macro close up is wonderful. As close a six inches! And the exposure is perfect. You have to get used to distances, especially with flash, when changing the distance feature.
I would swear this is an Agfa. Looks EXACTLY like it. Same price. For the price, it is a great deal.
You can 'frame' your picture with the viewfinder, or the LCD display in back. You can display pictures on the TV (video in, not RF in), and load into a computer using any RS232 COMM port. The Camera's software is ok. The 'TWAIN' driver (connection between camera and photo software) attaches to all photo software in the computer, not just the Photomax program that comes with it. Just select the source in your program.
It resembles a 35mm 'Point and Shoot' camera in many respects. It has a nice cover that slips over the lens and turns the camera on and off. If you can use a P&S, you can use this.
Resolution using the 12exposure mode (high resolution, just 12 pictures) is just about as good as 100ISO or 200ISO camera print film. Looks tolerable on a 32' TV!
I have many GOOD 35mm SLR's, and am happy with this little jewel. No more stacks of negatives stored away. Just a few recordable CD's, and I can put the images on a floppy to give to family, or email the pictures. It' won't, of course, replace the SLR's, but for many uses it's great.
(by A Costumer)
Features/Technical Specs : * 0.3 megapixel sensor is great for emails and posting on the Web * Fixed-focus lens * Included 2 MB SmartMedia card holds 36 images at default resolution * Connects to Macs and PCs via serial port * Uses 4 AA batteries (included)
