Title : Kodak Advantix Preview APS Camera
Author : Kodak
Release Date : 20000919
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $349.99
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Editorial Reviews : In a clever combination of APS and digital camera technology, the Kodak Advantix preview camera takes pictures in the usual APS format of C, H, or P and then lets you preview them immediately on the 1.8-inch color LCD screen. This camera also gives you the option of selecting the number of prints for that particular image; if you don't like the results, indicate that you want to skip that image and your photo processor won't print it. You can also imprint titles, in any of five languages, on your photos.
Buyer Reviews : Before using this camera, I pictured myself madly fiddling with a bunch of buttons after taking each photo. This just wasn't the case - it took virtually no time to preview each print and make the choices for it. Granted, it's a very small color screen, so you can't judge details or sharpness of the photo. But you can judge the angle and overall effect of the photo you just took. You can then choose, in a matter of seconds, what size you'd prefer it to be and how many prints you'd like developed (0-9).
This camera is a great size, large enough to be comfortable in your hand. I like that the lens cover is hard, attractive and opens with ease. I'd never used APS before, and I love being able to drop in the film and go. The camera takes two batteries, which load quickly.
I had read about the difficulty of finding a developer to process this film correctly. The top two online developers will not process the number of prints you choose when you expose the film. The head of the film processing at our local [store] had never developed preview film, but he was eager to try it out. Sure enough, he printed the number of prints we wanted and the sizes we chose.
I will be carrying this camera on our trip to Scotland, mainly for the preview function. I'll never have to order reprints again - choosing negatives, filling out forms. And no wasted prints! My favorite feature is the ability to print the date and time on the back of each photo. There will be no need to keep a film log as we go.
I have withheld one star from the rating because of the actual picture quality. Though the pictures have great color, those taken with the flash are a bit too harsh. The quality just isn't as clean and professional as those taken with my Olympus Stylus Epic 80. But the preview feature is so convenient and easy to use that I am willing to lose a slight bit of quality. For those who are not willing, I have a feeling we'll be seeing more of this technology.
(by marysorens_com)
Features/Technical Specs : * Pictures available for immediate preview on 1.8-inch LCD screen * Choose the number of prints you want as soon as you take them * Skip printing of pictures you don't want * Passive, multispot autofocus system * Panorama mode, midroll change, auto film advance
