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Summary: Great Buy
Review: Love it, does fantastic pictures. I had considered others, but went on a friend's recommendation from his Epson 850, glad I listened to him! If you're looking for a high-quality, professional digital camera, take a real close look at the EPSON PhotoPC® 3000Z, I choose it. Because: Forget transferring by serial cable, either use USB that comes with it or by stand alone USB compact flash reader. Add the extra storage ability of CompactFlash™ memory card over a SmartMedia card, and the built-in hot shoe for attaching an optional flash unit. The 3X optical zoom lens ranges from 35mm to 105mm gives you a little more than it's competitor, also the cameras ability to except all different battery types. And the Epson 3000Z also comes with a battery re-charger, strap and a soft case that the competitor dose not. And best of all can be bought for $50/$100 dollars less. And then there is the ease of use, check it out for your self.
Rating:
Summary: Great Buy
Review: Love it, does fantastic pictures. I had considered others, but went on a friend's recommendation from his Epson 850, glad I listened to him! If you're looking for a high-quality, professional digital camera, take a real close look at the EPSON PhotoPC® 3000Z, I choose it. Because: Forget transferring by serial cable, either use USB that comes with it or by stand alone USB compact flash reader. Add the extra storage ability of CompactFlash™ memory card over a SmartMedia card, and the built-in hot shoe for attaching an optional flash unit. The 3X optical zoom lens ranges from 35mm to 105mm gives you a little more than it's competitor, also the cameras ability to except all different battery types. And the Epson 3000Z also comes with a battery re-charger, strap and a soft case that the competitor dose not. And best of all can be bought for $50/$100 dollars less. And then there is the ease of use, check it out for your self.
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Summary: great
Review: simply the best money can buy
Rating:
Summary: No better digital camera for prosumer
Review: The box arrived and my expectations were matched by what I found. This camera and all the included accessories, documentation and software, is exceptional. The camera went way beyond any camera I had used before. It put the Nikon 990 to shame. Every imaginable aspect was covered when the Epson designers came up with this camera. Even the Nikon does not have an external flash hot shoe!!!! Every photo was a work of art. Sharp clear, crisp, in focus. The lighting with the built in flash was good at close range, with external....using my trusty Vivitar 283, was perfect at greater distances. The menus were a breeze to use. This camera will come up to all your expectations and more. I have taught photography for over 30 years. The last year or so, I have rarely picked up my 35mm equipment. Just like the LP record has disappeared to be surplanted by CD's, digital cameras like this Epson 3000z will resoundingly surplant the "wet photography" of the past with the digital images of today. I teamed the output from this camera with an Epson 1270 photo printer......you can not tell the difference. I have used the HyPic shots to 11x14, what results, takes your breath away. Happy snapping!
Rating:
Summary: No better digital camera for prosumer
Review: The box arrived and my expectations were matched by what I found. This camera and all the included accessories, documentation and software, is exceptional. The camera went way beyond any camera I had used before. It put the Nikon 990 to shame. Every imaginable aspect was covered when the Epson designers came up with this camera. Even the Nikon does not have an external flash hot shoe!!!! Every photo was a work of art. Sharp clear, crisp, in focus. The lighting with the built in flash was good at close range, with external....using my trusty Vivitar 283, was perfect at greater distances. The menus were a breeze to use. This camera will come up to all your expectations and more. I have taught photography for over 30 years. The last year or so, I have rarely picked up my 35mm equipment. Just like the LP record has disappeared to be surplanted by CD's, digital cameras like this Epson 3000z will resoundingly surplant the "wet photography" of the past with the digital images of today. I teamed the output from this camera with an Epson 1270 photo printer......you can not tell the difference. I have used the HyPic shots to 11x14, what results, takes your breath away. Happy snapping!
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Summary: Learn it and love it!
Review: What a great camera! Printing 5x7s and 8X10s on an Epson stylus has been awesome! The biggest challenge here has been finding the right photo paper. The 10 second sound bytes make for a fun slide show with either live or dubbed in sound. The auto settings take excellent photos with a steady hand (like with most cameras). The flash even takes excellent photos at night, as long as the subject is close enough. Its easy to hold and focus's nice with a slight depression followed by the snap shot. I use the sports mode a lot. The indoor sports shots always turn out great, but would recommend the 2X telephoto lense for awesome shots. I store my photos on a disc and print out maybe 10 out of 36 for display or photo albums. the USB port for iMac with the Image expert program is easy to use with the 3000Z. Winter photos seem to get more red eye, which can always be dealt with.
Rating:
Summary: Learn it and love it!
Review: What a great camera! Printing 5x7s and 8X10s on an Epson stylus has been awesome! The biggest challenge here has been finding the right photo paper. The 10 second sound bytes make for a fun slide show with either live or dubbed in sound. The auto settings take excellent photos with a steady hand (like with most cameras). The flash even takes excellent photos at night, as long as the subject is close enough. Its easy to hold and focus's nice with a slight depression followed by the snap shot. I use the sports mode a lot. The indoor sports shots always turn out great, but would recommend the 2X telephoto lense for awesome shots. I store my photos on a disc and print out maybe 10 out of 36 for display or photo albums. the USB port for iMac with the Image expert program is easy to use with the 3000Z. Winter photos seem to get more red eye, which can always be dealt with.
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