Digital-Camera Reviews

I use this camera for work and it works very well. The only problem I have had with it is after a few months of taking 30 to 40 pictures a day it won't read a disk. I comes up with a formating error. I have had to send it out for repairs twice already. Other then that the picture quality and options are very nice.

I suppose the "little" should be re-worded. It's not the lightest, or smallest out there, by a long shot, but I really enjoy this camera. Sure, the floppy technology is going the way of the dodo, but it is still nice to have the convenience, to have it if you need it.

USB is in use in almost all facets of life these days. You would have to have one extremely old and lacking P.C. to not have the USB port available. But, there are some out there. There are those times when the USB port won't read, when something is on the fritz, and you need that digital picture downloaded NOW.

I can't say I'm a professional photographer, I don't judge the quality of photos for a living, but I do enjoy taking pictures. Between the multiple focus, lighting, and picture settings, you are allotted many options to make the next shutter sound capture a beautiful picture.

I would have to say, professionally, you can find better. Can find items with higher resolutions, with quicker data transfer rates, etc. But, for me, the camera is wonderful.

During my time in the military I was deployed overseas, and the camera was by my side. If it can make it through 14 months in a desert, in the cargo pocket of a soldier, getting slammed around and whatnot, I'm sure it's a keeper.

Overall, 4 stars from me.

We love the convienence of having a floppy disk to store photos on, the camer may not take the best quality photos but it is sufficent for what we need.

I gave this camera to my son for his birthday. He will be going to China for 6 months, and wanted a small, light camera to take with him. Did I mention that the camera was also a very good price! He is extemely happy with the camera and has taken many pictures. He did mention that the camera needs a larger memory card, as it does not hold as many pictures as he would like, so I would suggest that anyone buying this get more memory. However, the camera is light, small, simple to use, and takes great pictures.

impressed with the quality of the camera,pictures look great. just as impressed with the quick service and delivery from Amazon. i was amazed when my delivery arrived several days before expected delivery date. i have been leary of ordering online but with this experience i will definetly do business with Amazon again.

very fast service and a pleasure to do business with. the camera is great. thanks alot. i will do business with amazon again.

5/27/04
My Canon Multipass MP360 just arrived. I am so excited about this new printer. It is beautiful. And well worth the investment. I was looking for a fast printer and reasonable priced ink cartridge. I am well Please.....
Thank you, Connie in Texas

This is a really nice bag, but it's way too small for me. If you have a point-and-shoot or DSLR with a couple of small lenses it's probably perfect. But if you have even one long lens there's no way to partition this bag to get them both to fit.

I gave the bag 4 stars based on build quality and the fact that it is a really nice bag for the price. It has lots of pockets and places to stash memory cards, film, filters, and all kinds of stuff. A bit more padding on the strap would have given it 5 stars easy. This would also make a nice bag for a camcorder or even your lunch.

Anyway, I gave the bag to my neighbor. We both have Nikon D70's, but his telephoto is physically much shorter than mine, so it should be perfect for him.

Currently I'm using a Lowepro backpack case which holds everything I have, including a tripod and Nikon flash. I was looking for something that I could just throw a few lenses in and run out the door, but this ain't it -- at least for me.

I got these for my wife who listens to NPR on her portable Sony radio while commuting on the bus and train, 5 days a week. She would run through a ton of regular alkaline AAA batteries so rechargeables made sense.

She has a pair of the Energizer's and a pair of Duracell's that are of the same capacity and she says that the Energizer's are terrible and hardly hold a charge. We use a MAHA MH-C401FS charger ([...]) which charges each battery independently so they don't get overcharged. I'm purchasing a 4pack of Sony 900mAh for her to try next.

I do not recommend this camera. Within six weeks of getting it, after routine usage,it died and Panasonic would not repair or replace it despite the 90-day warranty. They said the camera had sand in it. If it broke down that easily and that quickly, and the manufacturer will not stand behind its product, then stay away from this camera.

During the brief time the camera was working, it took pictures that were no better than any other digital camera I've seen. Why buy an average camera from a manufacturer that will not stand behind its product?

I wanted to surprise my wife with a new compact camera with some updated features since her beloved Canon SD200 is getting a bit old (although still reliable). We just had our 3rd child, so I felt she could take better pictures with a better camera.

I researched extensively and decided on the Panasonic Lumix FX01. As a bonus, it came in pink....my wife's favorite color.

This camera has some great features like the image stabilizer and 28mm wide angle view. It's also a compact camera (like the SD200) which is a requirement for my wife. A majority of the reviewers liked the camera...for its size, you get some amazing features. For me, the biggest selling point was the wide angle lens (a Leica lens) and 6 megapixels.

When I got the camera, it was fancy looking....All metal construction with a large screen on the back. The menus are easy to use, and there's a simple mode for those that just want to point and click.

I am meticulous about comparing and testing, so I put the SD200, FX01, and my personal Sony DSC-V1 side by side and took over 100 pictures inside with flash and outside in sunlight.

I expected the FX01 to have amazing pictures, but I was actually disappointed. Some of the shots looked slightly out of focus compared to the other cameras' shots.

We take mostly inside shots of our kids with the flash on, and the FX01 did mediocre compared to the other cameras. I noticed the pictures got very dark when I used the zoom. The SD200 had some noticeable noise in some shots, but the FX01 was not much better and was worse at times. My Sony V1 did the best, but this was more of a comparison with the compact cameras.

Pitting the SD200 vs the FX01, I looked for good picture quality....and these cameras rated about the same to me. I looked for sharpness and good focus, and the FX01 just didn't impress me. Of the 100 shots, SOME of the FX01 pictures were better (skin tone and detail), but more were slightly out of focus and dark. Even with all the fancy features of the FX01, I did not feel completely satisfied that it was a better camera than the SD200 because of the image quality....so I'm returning the FX01 today.

I give it 3 stars for its great set of features but only average image quality for indoor shots with flash. I wanted very badly to like this camera, but after all the testing I finally had to admit that it's not a better replacement to our SD200.

Thos little camera is awesome! My boss bought me the more expensive Lumix LX1 after I achieved a certain sales goal, and while I was thrilled to be given such a fabulous piece of equipment, I found the camera to be somewhat cumbersome and heavy. After researching further, I discovered this little powerhouse that also has the wide angle lens I need.

Due to the good reviews I read on several websites I decided to trade in the LX1 for this FX01... and I am so glad I did!

This camera is compact yet very powerful. It has a terric wide-angle lens that makes all spaces look huge (I photograph a lot of real estate). In addition, it offers image stabilization and EXCELLENT battery life!

I love how compact this camera is...it easily fits in a pocket or handbag. It's also light and very attractive (I love the pastel pink color!). The camera is easy to use and produces great quality images.

With respect to weaknesses, I'd say that the flash is a bit small and not incredibly powerful.

In my opinion, this is the best option if you're seeking a compact camera with wide angle capabilities.

I wanted to shoot my first short film, so I shopped and shopped until I found this one, best price for the best features, looking back, I should have saved my money. With websites like mandy.com and others, you can easily make a film by putting the 2K towards hiring a junior or if your lucky, mid level DP w/ their own better equipment for about 200-400 a day. If you have a short film in mind and a dedicated work ethic w/ tight scheduling, you can make an entire film this way.

BUT- if you want to shoot and get used to holding a cam and setting the shot and angle and lights and actors and everything else incvolved, this is a perfect starter cam.

I actually wish I would have saved up the cash and bought a 24p cam like the DVX100 or an XL2 but this is great for entry level kids shooting their first flicks which will mostly be garbage anyways so... make up your own mind.

i got the camera from amazon about 3 months ago and its amazing. the features are amazing.

This unit is pretty awesome especially with frame.
Also, a noteworthy thing is this camera first does 16 x 9 and then encoding producing a higher quality image than a comparable Sony model.

I've actually owned the precursor unit to this one, the GL1, and was also pleased with it.

This camera has the hotshoe feature and the longest OPTICAL zoom in its class.

Optical VS Digital, optical definitely wins.

This camera is all-a-round useful and also, this unit is actually the preferred camera of choice for many sports film-makers.

If you take this thing to the slopes like i have, strangers will come up to you and instantly recognize the unit.

Great with kenko lenses.

Only actual thing I've seen is that it doesn't like low light, so adding a VL-3 is a must, or a VL-10 is recommended.

One thing to watch out for is that you must keep care of the camera. For example, you must get yourself a tape-head-cleaner. The Maxell's are a good buy, but you could go OEM if you want to.
Also, don't cheap out on the cassettes.
In my 6 years of using the GL1/GL2, I've always used TDK and JVC tapes. The JVCs come in a 6-pack and can be found a a best buy. The TDKs also come in a 6-pack, and you can find them at Costco.

For more reference, I have pushed this camera beyond its specification as it has been rained on, snowed on, and frozen to the point where there is actually lag in the LCDs and yet, it still works like brand new.

Definitely a good buy !

Works in well 5 to 20 ft away. There is no ajustablity for close recording. the light shots over the top of subject for video at 5 ft or less. the flash feature is perfect.

I just received the HVL-HFL1 (video light and flash). It is small, light and compact but since I ordered, I realize the HVL-HL1 (video light only) is available and is about $100 less. Since the DVD-403 comes with a flash (albeit small), I am going to return and reorder the HVL-HL1 which is about $40. The video light was the main reason for ordering this for me. If you do want the flash capability, it does look well built and stylish (and did I say small). I guess the small size is a benefit of using the camcorder battery (rather than built in).

Fantastic, works perfect, easy to use, no extra cables or power cords required, easy to connect, lightweight