Review 5 of 5
Summary: The Relysis Dimera 3500 (alias Mustek VDC-3500) is is a very simple 640 x 480 point and shoot camera with a bright line optical viewfinder. At $60 (tax included) new in the box at the LA county computer show (November 5, 2000) this is a very good deal. On the web the camera sells for $99 + shipping. Images are as sharp as can be expected from 640 x 480, with very pleasant 4 x 5.25 inch prints. No match for my Olympus D340R, but not bad at 1/6 of the price.
If you are looking for bigger prints and more flexibility on a limited budget, consider the Olympus D360L, currently on the web for as low as $249. Strengths: Good price. Good 640 x 480 pictures
Pleasant 4 x 5 inch prints.
Sturdy camera: No focus mechanism, door or deploying lens mechanism to jam. Unlike other digital cameras, this one should survive a 3 ft drop onto concrete. Weaknesses: Serial transfer (40 seconds per picture)
Storage for only 8 pictures.
Single CR123A Lithium battery ($8) will last only 50 - 100 shots unless downloading using external power supply. Similar Products Used: Kodak DC20 and Olympus D340R Customer Service: Not needed
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