my travel camera

Reviewed by: Pauline Nolan
(Casual)

Review Date
August 28, 2010

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Review 1 of 1

Price Paid: $0.00 from Walmart (gift)

Summary:

This is an older model now, but still working very well. It's compact size is a bonus for travelling and it does a good clear picture. There is also room for a short video as well.

The 4 x zoom function is also great for those little details you want to get close to, and the flash works well.

There is a good sized viewer at the back (1.5" = 3.81cm) LCD so you aren't guessing where the shot boundaries are or squinting to see the image you are taking.

I like the option of screwing in a little tripod to take pictures with you in it on the timed function or to steady the shot.

Memory - is limited on the camera itself - up to 20 shots - but also has slot for memory card which you can transfer the shots onto as you go.

Once you have learned how to navigate the different functions this camera is fairly friendly. It is hard to accidentally delete shots, which is good. I have done that before and since I use this camera for travel there isn't the opportunity to go back and take it again.

I can't comment on the price as it was a gift, but I understand it was quite reasonable. The main advantage is its size. I can put it in my pocket and it fits in the palm of my hand or easily in my shoulder bag.

Mainly I use this camera for travel and for pictures to post on my blog - you can see there the quality is fine.

Strengths:
Size - compact and good for travel
Good sized LCD viewer
Reasonable price
Working perfectly after 8 years or so

Weaknesses:
Older model - may not be in production anymore
Limited memory on camera itself - but has card slot for exanded memory

Customer Service:
Haven't needed any so far

(posted on Digital Camera Forum)

Just practising for when I start posting articles on ezinearticles.com

Frozen Wave - Perspective

I love these amazing pictures in nature.  Think of all the forces involved.  how do you freeze a wave? Whenever I get worried of feel oppressed I go to things like this to remind me of the enormous forces out there.  You are worried about earning a few extra dollars, but if you tap into the power of the universe (which is also inside of you) this is nothing, a drop in the ocean.

Perspective is everything.  Next time you are feeling low shift up to a wider view - it definitely helps.

Dr Doolittle

I found this great vase shaped like a sea shell and was reminiscing about the movie Dr Doolittle.  He hitched a ride home across the seas with a beautiful pink giant sea snail.  Isn't it wonderful all these shapes in nature - when you copy them you create beauty and peace.

I also remember an fictitous animal in that film called the pushme - pullyou.  It was like a lama with two heads facing away from each end.  When I write it sounds gross, but it was great for a child.

Must remember to think about these things more often - and laugh.

OPPORTUNITY

Dad in the Ganges

They do me wrong who say I come no more,
When once I knock and fail to find you in,
For every day I stand outside your door,
And bid you wake and rise, to fight and win.
Wail not for precious chances passed away,
Weep not for golden ages on the wane,
Each night I burn the records of the day,
At sunrise every soul is born again.


(sent to me by my Mum)