Title : Kodak Advantix Switchable APS Single Use Camera
Author : Kodak
Release Date : 20000725
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $16.95
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Editorial Reviews : The Kodak Advantix Switchable one-time-use camera is lightweight and comfortable to carry and comes loaded with 25 exposures of Kodak Advantix 400 film. It has all the benefits of APS cameras, like different print sizes, combined with the convenience of a one-time-use camera. With this model you can alternate between two print sizes--4 by 7 or 4 by 11 inches--with just the flip of a switch. The Advantix 400 film makes this camera ideal for a wide range of activities, both fast action or stills, indoors or out, and works well in bright sunlight or low-light conditions. Its flash recharges automatically after every shot in only 2.5 seconds, so you are always ready to capture the next shot.
Buyer Reviews : Every year I host a Christmas party, and somewhere between 50 to 75 people show up. Interestingly, although I take lots of photos, I never have any of the Christmas party, because I'm too busy playing 'hostess' to take any pictures. This year, I bought a one-time-use camera, gave it to one of my friends and told him to take a picture and give the camera to someone else a few minutes later. By about midnight, all the photos had been taken, and I didn't have to do anything. This camera is great for this sort of thing because it's inexpensive and relatively easy to operate. It's a bit more complicated than the Kodak Access camera, because you can select print size between the three APS formats, whereas the Access model only gives you 4X7 pictures. Normally this isn't a problem, but if other people are operating the camera without supervision they may switch the format on you without being aware of it. If this is a concern, but you still want the option of different formats, I recommend looking at the Fuji Quick Snap Multiview APS disposable camera, because the format switch is under the lens, and people won't notice it unless they know how to use the feature. Of course, most photo labs will allow you to specify a format that all pictures should be developed in regardless of the format the picture was taken in. I usually specify 4X7, and have reprints done of pictures that I think would look good in panoramic format. The photos will come back with an index print and the negatives will stay in the film canister because this is an APS camera. Picture quality on this camera is satisfactory and the flash is strong enough to illuminate everything for several feet. I've used both this camera, the Kodak Access, and the Fuji APS disposables, and all are satisfactory. Recommended for those times when your regular camera isn't appropriate because of size or cost.
(by Paul Bobbit)
Features/Technical Specs : * Take panoramas or group shots * Flash recharges quickly--about 2.5 seconds * Unique, ergonomic design * 25 exposures * Loaded with Kodak Advantix 400 film
