Review 2 of 9
Price Paid:
$430.00
from WalMart.com Summary:
I hope that someone can learn from my mistakes... Please take heed and do not purchase this camera if you are serious about getting some bang for your buck. Don't get caught up in the ease of transferring pictures or the 4.0 megapixel sticker that adorns the box. The camera is a glorified disposable (except that it's digital). You will have to predominantly use the view finder in lieu of the LCD if you intend on using the camera for more than 3 pictures with the flash. There is a flaw that I encountered with BOTH cameras (yes, I had HP send me a replacement with no change in performance) where the LCD screen turns to a red screen and a low battery message comes on. I bought fresh lithium batteries and changed those with fresh rechargeables and nothing changed. Luckily, I purchased this camera through Wal-Mart and they have a 90 day return policy. I will stick to HP printers, but never again will I purchse a digital camera from them. Strengths:
Despite the difficulties with the LCD screen, the pictures were pretty sharp. The digital zoom was incredible with very little pixelation or noise. That was what disappointed me most about this camera... Despite the strength of the pictures, it was overpriced and flimsy. Weaknesses:
1. Aforementioned LCD/battery issues.
2. Camera felt "flimsy" and cheaply made.
3. There was a cheap knob by the shutter button (right index finger) for changing to self-timer and video mode that tended to get in the way. Customer Service:
It took 45 minutes and three representatives before someone offered to send me a new camera (it was only four weeks old). When I received the "new" camera, it was a refurbished model and that also had the same battery issue. I am extremely turned off by the rep specifically asking if I cared for a new model or refurbished model and then receiving a refurbished camera after specifically stating otherwise.
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