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Kodak Advantix Preview APS Camera

Kodak Advantix Preview APS Camera

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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Too Bulky
Review: I bought this camera because of its unique Preview feature that is usually only available on digital cameras. The feature was indeed very useful, although the screen is not of the best quality and you can't see many details. But you get the idea of what your picture will look like. The rest of the features are standard on all APS cameras.

I didn't think that the quality of the pictures was very good. Some of them had a greenish tint to them, but they were in pretty good focus. One of the biggest reasons that I didn't keep this camera is that it's too bulky for this day and age. It's about double the size of the Canon Z3 APS camera, which has all of the features besides the preview.

So, buy this camera only if the size is not important to you, but the Preview is and you don't want to get a digital.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Great concept, decent photos, but a few problems.
Review: I bought this camera specifically for a recent vacation overseas. Overall, it's a decent Kodak product - the pictures came out well enough, it was very easy to load and the three-size option was great.

BUT, I was disappointed when, on several occasions, the zoom lens got stuck and I had a hard time getting it to retract. Also, it's often hard to examine the image on screen when out in broad daylight (and indoors, it often looks very dark, even though the photos subsequently came out just fine).

What it comes down to is, it's got some cool features, but had I known the problems I'd encounter, I would never have spent this much money.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: this camera has its flaws but is decent overall
Review: I bought this product about a year ago for around [$$$]. I am both happy and disappointed with this camera. I like the fact that you are able to view the picture that you just took but disappointed that I can't view the pictures BEFORE that shot (which I shouldn't really be complaining because this camera, after all, isn't digital). The additional feature in which you get to indicate how many duplicates (2, 3, 4, etc.) you want of a picture immediately after any given shot is pretty much irrelevant because it's a hassle to even think about that when you're taking a bunch of shots continuously. I end up just choosing how many copies I want when I bring the film to the developer.

The main complaint I have for this camera is the fact that the flash range for this camera is really weak. The subject of the shot should be relatively close to the camera if you don't want the shot to be blurry or dark.

I would recommend this camera if the price was around [$$$] or less. I was in luck when I bought this camera because I got a [$$$] rebate. Overall, I really am fond of my Kodak Advantix Preview because I don't really need to take any perfect shots in the dark. My pictures I have taken during the day have turned out clear and crisp. But I wouldn't recommend using this camera for pictures at night.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: this camera has its flaws but is decent overall
Review: I bought this product about a year ago for around [$$$]. I am both happy and disappointed with this camera. I like the fact that you are able to view the picture that you just took but disappointed that I can't view the pictures BEFORE that shot (which I shouldn't really be complaining because this camera, after all, isn't digital). The additional feature in which you get to indicate how many duplicates (2, 3, 4, etc.) you want of a picture immediately after any given shot is pretty much irrelevant because it's a hassle to even think about that when you're taking a bunch of shots continuously. I end up just choosing how many copies I want when I bring the film to the developer.

The main complaint I have for this camera is the fact that the flash range for this camera is really weak. The subject of the shot should be relatively close to the camera if you don't want the shot to be blurry or dark.

I would recommend this camera if the price was around [$$$] or less. I was in luck when I bought this camera because I got a [$$$] rebate. Overall, I really am fond of my Kodak Advantix Preview because I don't really need to take any perfect shots in the dark. My pictures I have taken during the day have turned out clear and crisp. But I wouldn't recommend using this camera for pictures at night.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Dated, Timed and previewed
Review: I got exactly what I wanted in this camera. I couldn't afford to buy a digital camera. This camera gave me the preview capablities I was looking for. I had wanted a camera that still needed a roll of film, which this one does. I just used it to take Christening pictures and everyone wanted a shot and I just told the camera how many of each shot to produce. I couldn't be happier. If you have your heart set on a digital camera, this is not the camera for you, but if you're like me and can't afford the digitals crazy prices, then this is the camera for you.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The best camera
Review: I got this camera last year for my birthday and it is one of he best gifts I have ever gotten. The camera is so great and everyone I know loves it. I recommend it to anyone...

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Save your money
Review: I have found this camera more trouble than it is worth. This is primarily for 2 reasons: 1) the pictures are significantly grainier than a single lens camera, and 2) I have yet to find a developer who has the upgraded kodak equipment needed to develop the film properly and who has actually heard of the technology. I have gone to lengths to utilize the many features of the camera, only to have various kodak developers not be able to complete the job.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: difficulty finding a developer
Review: I have had a hard time finding anyone to develop this film. The store sent it in to Kodak processing which had the special label for this type of film. It came back with all different photos than I had ordered. I have called around to eveyplace in the area and nobody has the equipment, nor had they heard anything about the fact that you could order different amounts of specific prints. Very expensive developing...the one roll that I received. Picture quality generally not as good as on screen, not as good as any of the SLR cameras that I have. The prints were .89 cents each. If anyone knows a better way to do this please let me know. I have called Kodak and after much waiting, and getting different numbers I was informed that they could sent me an order form from a company which will sell you envelopes to send the film in, each envelope, ..., and you must buy 5 at a time. I am assuming that they charge extra for the extra photos that you order. There must be a better way. ...
I like the idea of the screen and being able to select the amt of prints and hope that I will be able to use it more successfully.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Take a minute
Review: I have to admit I hated this camera. I could be a little prejudice because I traded a Nikon Nuvis in to get this camera, so bear with me. The Nuvis just quit on me in 1week. This camera for me was too big. I like a camera you can slip in your pocket this could not happen with this camera. Also the resolution on the LCD screen was very poor. One of the selling points for this camera is you are suppose to be able to look at the LCD screen and choose which pictures you would like to keep or discard. this is really a tricky fete when the LCD screen is so grainy that you can tell if you want the picture or not so I ended up keeping the picture anyway. The zoom is non existent. Some people praise it for the features that ALL APS camera have and don't tell you how they feel about the one feature that is exclusive to this APS which is the LCD screen. If you can I would recommand you view the LCD screen for clarity before you buy it. No I was not expecting digital quality but I was expecting to at least know if I want to keep the picture. I can tell you it was not worth the money. I wanted this camera for that one specific feature and I read the reviews and other people seem to like this camera and in truth I am glad I did buy this camera could I would have always wondered should I have brought it and now I know the answer. NO

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Display Disappointment
Review: I love the concept of preview and the option to select multiple prints. Yet, the display screen is much too small and impossible to see in sunlight. I was going to return the camera until I got my film developed and saw the wonderful pictures the camera did provide.


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