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Fuji FinePix 2600 Zoom Digital Camera
The FinePix 2600 reaffirms Fuji's reputation for producing high-quality, affordable digital point-and-shoot cameras. Like its predecessors, the 2600 is compact, lightweight, fast, and fun to use. The 2600 is competing in one of the most crowded segments in the digital camera market. Virtually every manufacturer is now (as of November 2001) producing a 2-megapixel point-and-shoot with a 3x optical zoom lens, and it's no surprise: these cameras closely resemble their film counterparts in size, shape, and function, and the 1,600 by 1,200 images they capture contain enough detail for 8-by-10-inch prints, more or less matching the quality of most film point-and-shoot cameras.
With so many models to choose from, why pick the 2600? For one thing, Fuji was unusually generous with the accessories. The camera comes with a 16 MB memory card (big enough for 39 pictures at default resolution), plus a set of rechargeable batteries and a charger. In addition, this camera is quicker than most of its competitors. When you turn it on, it's ready to use very quickly, and shutter lag and shot-to-shot performance are also surprising for a camera in its class. Battery life is also good, especially for a camera that uses only two AA batteries. Of course, not everything about the 2600 is perfect. Its body is made of plastic, and some of the buttons don't feel quite as durable as those on other cameras, though we had no problems with reliability during testing. The sliding clamshell lens cover is a nice touch, but, unlike other cameras, sliding the cover open and closed does not turn the camera on and off--there's a power switch on top for this purpose. As a result, we sometimes found ourselves closing the lens cover and forgetting to turn the camera off. In addition, the camera offers relatively few manual controls: white balance is adjustable, as is exposure compensation, and the flash has five modes, but shutter speed and aperture are both set automatically. The camera also includes a 20-second movie mode, but the movies lack audio. If you're the type of photographer who simply likes to turn the camera on, aim, zoom, and shoot, you'll be thrilled with the simplicity of the design, but if you want more control, this probably isn't the best choice for you. The FinePix 2600 Zoom is a great value, especially for photographers who love point-and-shoot simplicity. It's affordably priced, simple, and fun to use, includes rechargeable batteries and a charger, and produces crisp images.

Pros:
Compact, lightweight, fast, and affordable
Sliding cover protects lens
Package includes batteries, charger, 16 MB card
Movie mode captures silent 20-second clips
Speedy USB image transfers

Cons:
Few settings can be adjusted by user
Two-step on-off procedure seems unnecessarily complicated
No video-out connection for TV image viewing

Canon PowerShot S300 Digital ELPH Camera Kit
The PowerShot S300 is Canon's long-awaited follow-up to the wildly popular S100. Not content to rest on their laurels, Canon has spent the time to address some of the shortcomings in the original Digital Elph camera. The biggest new feature is the 3x optical zoom. While only a small step up from the original 2x, the new zoom requires a slightly enlarged body. Also added is a movie mode. The new movie mode allows up to 30 seconds of footage to be recorded at a resolution of 160 x 120. You can also record at 320 x 240 or 640 x 480 resolution, but the recording time shortens correspondingly.
The diminutive 1.5-inch color LCD screen remains small. However, the control scheme is slightly modified to incorporate the camera's new capabilities--a wheel now controls the camera mode and has a power button in its center. The S300 includes several white-balance presets, exposure compensation of +/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV increments, and a black-and-white mode. Essentially, the S300 is a classy digital point-and-shoot with enough features and control for most hobbyists.

Kodak DX3900 EasyShare Digital Camera
The sharp-looking Kodak DX3900 is the first 3-megapixel digital camera to be introduced into the EasyShare System lineup. It is compatible with the Kodak EasyShare dock (sold separately), which allows for fast and simple image downloading, in addition to recharging your camera's batteries. The standout features of the DX3900 are its 3.3-megapixel CCD sensor, all-glass lens with 2x optical zoom, 3x digital zoom, autofocus, USB connectivity, and a 1.5-inch LCD screen. It also includes a built-in flash, real-image optical viewfinder, four image resolution settings, maximum image resolution of 2,160 x 1,440 pixels, and a weight of only 7.9 ounces without batteries. The DX3900 even has white balancing with four settings: automatic, daylight, tungsten, and fluorescent. Included in the box are the following: camera, wrist strap, lithium battery, CompactFlash card, USB cable, video cable, dock insert, user's guide, Quick Start Guide, and software CD.

Canon PowerShot A10 Digital Camera
Canon's new consumer-oriented digital camera, the A10, is a great 1.2-megapixel point-and-shoot. The 3x optical zoom lens includes an aspherical element to help reduce distortion and provide clarity. The built-in flash provides red-eye reduction, fill, night, auto, and off modes. While aimed at the consumer crowd, the A10 also features exposure compensation controls between +/- 2 EV in one-third increments. Additionally, there are several white-balance settings to choose from to help in most shooting situations.

Fuji FinePix A201 Digital Camera
Looking for an affordable basic point-and-shoot camera that's fun to use and captures enough detail for crisp, vibrant pictures at sizes up to 8-by-10 inches? The Fuji FinePix A201 is a great choice. Designed for people who like to push one button and let the camera figure out everything else, the A201 is fully automatic. Just flip a switch to open the lens cover and turn the camera on, then aim and press the button. It's that simple. For photographers who want more control over their photos, there are several options: the flash has five modes, the white balance can be adjusted to optimize colors under various lighting conditions, and exposure compensation can be set to lighten or darken your shots.

In addition to taking still photos, the A201 can also record silent movie clips of up to 20 seconds. Though image quality is not on a par with a movie made in a camcorder, the feature is very convenient and is perfect for sending videos by e-mail. What's more, the camera can be connected directly to your computer's USB port for use as a Webcam. One of the A201's most surprising features is its speediness. It's one of the quickest cameras in its class, and, in fact, is faster than many more expensive cameras. From virtually the moment you turn it on, the camera is ready to start shooting, and shot-to-shot performance won't keep you waiting. With the camera's slim dimensions, sleek design, and integrated lens cover, it's easy to slip into your pocket to take along anywhere. Its sharp 2-megapixel sensor provides great detail, and its speedy processing and simple controls make it fun to use. Among basic digital point-and-shoots, the A201 is hard to beat.

Nikon Coolpix 775 Digital Camera
Weighing a mere 6.5 ounces (not including battery or memory card), the Nikon Coolpix 775 is one of the lightest 3x zoom digital cameras available. The ultracompact Coolpix 775 has a 2.14-megapixel CCD for prints up to 8-by-10 inches, a 3x optical zoom lens (plus an additional 2.5x digital zoom), and advanced image processing features to ensure clear, vivid images under almost any lighting conditions. Comparable in design to the popular Coolpix 880, the 775 also shares similar features, such as selectable scene modes for specific shooting situations. The seven scene modes included are backlight, landscape, beach/snow, sunset, portrait, party/indoor, and night portraits. In addition, the 775 has a built-in flash with five modes, a 1.5-inch LCD monitor, 256-element matrix metering, and USB interface. You can upload your photographs from the Coolpix 775 with just the click of a button. And after that, e-mailing, printing, or sharing on the Internet follow with easy-to-use software designed for the busy person who wants to enjoy hassle-free digital photography. With that in mind, the 775 also comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and battery charger and an 8 MB CompactFlash card so that you are ready to shoot pictures right away.

Kodak DX3600 EasyShare Digital Camera Bundled with Camera Dock
The 2.2-megapixel Kodak DX3600 digital camera is similar to the DX3500, with several great additional features, including a 3x optical zoom (plus 2x digital zoom) and movie mode. It handles like a point-and-shoot, and delivers excellent quality images at a maximum resolution of 1,800 x 1,200 pixels--perfect for e-mailing or prints up to 8-by-10 inches. The DX3600 contains 8 MB of internal memory, plus it features a CompactFlash expansion slot for additional memory. Part of the Kodak EasyShare System, this model includes a docking station. The dock will upload your photos straight from the camera to your computer at the push of a button, and it recharges the camera batteries while connected to your camera. The DX3600 offers continuous video with audio. It comes with a built-in microphone and speaker, and allows you to capture and review video with audio right on the camera. You can also connect the camera to a computer or a TV to watch your video footage. This camera comes with two AA lithium batteries, video cable, USB cable, wrist strap, Kodak Picture software CD, documentation, and a custom camera insert for optional Kodak camera dock. It has a USB port and is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh systems.

Olympus Camedia D-370 Digital Camera Value Package
The Olympus D-370 boasts a host of excellent features and a compact, clamshell design. Two features that make it stand out are a superbright viewfinder and a newly developed long-life battery circuit. The battery circuit greatly extends battery life, allowing you to capture hundreds of images during normal operation. This 1.3-megapixel camera produces photo-quality 5-by-7-inch prints at 1,280 x 960 pixel resolution. In addition, the D-370 features a movie mode that lets you capture movie clips in QuickTime. The Olympus focus-free 4.5mm lens (equivalent to 35mm in film cameras) has an all-glass element and aperture range of f4 to f8. The camera is capable of a 4x digital telephoto zoom, but like all digital zooms, this increase in magnification comes at the expense of image quality. The Auto Connect USB port allows for easy connectivity to any PC running Windows Me or newer, or any Mac running OS 8.6 or newer, without the need to install drivers. Since the camera is recognized as a storage drive, transferring images is as easy as copying files to a floppy disk. The 1.5-inch color LCD displays your pictures for easy viewing and reviewing in-camera. In addition to accepting SmartMedia removable memory, the camera contains 2 MB of internal memory for capturing pictures.

The built-in flash features six modes: auto, red-eye reduction, off, fill-in, slow synchronization, and synchronization effect with red-eye reduction. With the optional Olympus LB01 (CR3V) batteries, the camera can last even longer than with the standard four AA alkaline batteries. There are several shooting modes, including sequence (1.3 shots per second), macro, sepia, and black and white. Other features offered are: auto light metering, self-timer, date-data imprinting, and automatic or manual white balance.

Canon PowerShot S110 Digital ELPH Camera Kit
When Canon first came out with the ELPH, the APS camera quickly became the industry standard of consumer APS photography. A good lens, compact body, elegant design, and a wide range of features allowed it to dominate the market in its class. Now Canon seems poised to do the same thing with the digital version of its winning design. Already in its second edition, the S110 Digital ELPH now offers a limited video capacity and sound to its many outstanding features. All without sacrificing its tiny size and tremendous 2.11 mega-pixel image quality. The S110's optics provide a zoom lens with a range equivalent to 35mm-70mm on a 35mm camera, and an aperture ranging from f2.8-f4.0. A bright TFT LCD monitor provides approximately 120,000 pixels in its 1.5 inch display, so you can see the image you're about to shoot with impressive detail. Through-the-lens auto-focus allows you to capture objects as close as 3.9 inches away from the tip of the camera (in macro mode), and the shutter speed goes all the way down to 1/1500 of a second for high-speed motion shots. Other features include exposure compensation for low-light situations, adjustable white balance for varying weather conditions, a full-featured flash with red-eye reduction, and a 10-second self-timer. Continuous shooting allows you to snap action situations at 2.5 images per second, and a special USB PC attachment allows you to use your computer to release the S110's shutter. In video mode, the S110 can capture up to 30 seconds of low-resolution video and sound, shooting at about 20 frames per second. Data is stored on CompactFlashTM (Type 1) in the JPEG format for stills, and AVI format for video. Sound is captured in the WAV (mono) format.

Kodak DX3215 EasyShare Digital Camera Bundle with Dock
Kodak's DX3215 sets new standards for simplicity and picture quality in an entry-level digital camera. The 1.3-megapixel resolution captures plenty of detail for most needs, producing sharp prints at sizes up to 5 by 7 inches. A lower-resolution 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixel) mode is perfect for pictures you're sharing online, and lets you store four times as many images in the camera's memory.
The DX3215 is clearly designed for people who prefer a camera that's easy to use to one that's packed with manual controls--it's a true point-and-shoot. Turn it on, aim, and press the button, and the camera does the rest, selecting exposure and activating the flash when necessary. The photographer does have a few options, including a 2x optical zoom lens to aid in image composition, plus manual control of the flash (if desired).

Numerous battery options make it easy to keep the camera ready for action. For the longest life between changes, use a disposable CRV3 lithium battery. A more environmentally friendly solution is to use the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack that comes with the bundle and recharges automatically whenever the camera is in the dock. If you're on vacation and you've run out of power, you can throw in any pair of ordinary AA batteries. Though this is a very handy option, it's also an expensive one, as alkalines have a relatively short lifespan in a digital camera.

The included docking station makes image transfers to your Mac or PC one-button simple. Drop the camera into the cradle, press the button, and images are transferred automatically. In addition, the included battery pack recharges automatically when the camera is in the dock.

Images are stored in the camera's 8 MB of internal RAM--enough memory for 20 high-resolution photos or 80 low-resolution snapshots. Memory capacity can be increased with the use of MMC MultiMedia memory cards, which is a smaller (and less common, though still readily available) format than either SmartMedia or CompactFlash.

To keep the price low, Kodak has omitted a few options often found on more expensive cameras. The lens is focus-free instead of autofocus, and the included memory is internal instead of removable. In addition, the 1.6-inch LCD viewscreen on the back of the camera is a touch smaller than the screens found on some competing models. For most people, these shortcomings are unlikely to have a major impact on image quality or overall enjoyment of the camera. If you're currently using a basic point-and-shoot film camera, the DX3215 is a great way to get into digital photography. It's simple to operate, is a fraction of the price of more advanced models, and the pictures look great, both on your computer screen and at print sizes up to 5 by 7 inches.

Pros:
Simple to use, with sharp prints at sizes up to 5 by 7 inches
Versatile battery options
Included dock makes camera even easier to use

Cons:
Focus-free lens instead of autofocus
Internal memory less versatile than removable memory

Polaroid PhotoMAX 640 SE Digital Camera Creative Kit
I got this as a Christmas present and think it is an "okay" way to enter the world of digital photography. You won't spend a great deal of money, and the quality of the pictures is good for web pages or e-mailing.
The good points: You can get digital photos for websites and e-mailing for under $100, and they do look decent. No more buying film and paying for processing, and no more scanning photos. The downloading of the pictures to your computer doesn't really take that long at all. The time is manageable and fine. It has a serial and a USB connection cable included for this. It is an inexpensive way to get your feet wet in the digital photography world, and to learn about what you really want in a higher-end digital camera. The camera can hold about 30 pictures in memory. So far, my batteries are doing well in the camera and don't seem to be draining rapidly like you hear from other cameras.

Nikon Coolpix 995 Digital Camera
The Nikon Coolpix 995 builds on the versatile swivel design of the Coolpix 990 and 950, with features such as a new multimode pop-up flash that helps reduce red-eye considerably, and a handful of inventive creative controls, including white-balance bracketing, four-color saturation modes, and a 50-step manual focus mode. Its 3.34-megapixel CCD sensor captures high-resolution images (maximum of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels) for quality enlargements, and the 4x optical zoom Nikkor lens provides the 35mm photography equivalent of a 38-152mm zoom. This is currently the highest zoom range in the Coolpix line (as of July 2001). The Coolpix 995 also has a 4x stepless digital zoom, 256-element matrix metering, an advanced autofocus system, QuickTime movie mode for movies up to 40 seconds long, multiple automatic exposure modes, and a 1.8-inch LCD monitor with 6x zooming playback.
One of the best reasons to choose the Coolpix 995 is for the quality Nikkor optics and the ability to add any (optional) Coolpix converter lenses and accessories. There is even a multiflash sync terminal for attaching up to five external Nikon Speedlights. The camera's 4x optical zoom lens incorporates two aspherical elements (10 elements in 8 groups overall) for optimal performance in a compact design, plus it features super-integrated coating (SIC) for incredible sharpness. In macro mode, you can focus as close as 0.8 inches from your subject. Other interesting features include the ability to shoot subjects in motion with a high-speed full-resolution image capture at three frames per second, an improved shutter speed of 1/2,300 per second, and a fast maximum ISO setting of 800. There is also a noise reduction mode on the 995 to minimize digital artifacts and help capture excellent images at long exposures.
To sweeten the deal, the Coolpix 995 comes with rechargeable lithium-ion battery and charger, Lexar 16MB CompactFlash memory card, USB cable for high-speed connectivity, multiple software products (even a program that allows users to edit their QuickTime movies), lens cap, and neck strap. It is covered by a one-year warranty.

KB Gear JamCam 3.0 Digital Camera (Silver)
The JamCam 3.0 from KB Gear is a great way to take pictures of yourself and friends. It can capture images at resolutions of 800 x 600 or 640 x 480, either of which is great for e-mailing to friends or posting on a Web site. The built-in flash helps illuminate shots in low-light situations, and a 10-second self-timer lets you become part of the fun. The JamCam 3.0 comes with enough built-in memory to store up to eight pictures at a resolution of 640 x 480, and also accepts MMC-format memory cards for additional storage capacity. Transferring images to a computer is accomplished by using either the serial port (PC only) or USB port (Mac and PC). The JamCam 3.0 comes with software to edit and manipulate your photos

Kodak DX3700 EasyShare Digital Camera
Despite complaints that this camera is a trap because it uses a storage medium that is unavailable(MMC cards), I specifically bought this camera because it uses MMC cards. While MMC cards are not the primary medium of storage in this country, they are the primary source of storage for these devices in Europe. In fact, most high end European devices using digital storage mediums use MMC cards. Yes, they are currently more expensive byte per byte than some other storage mediums but they are also significantly smaller.
They are also the fastest growing storage medium in this market. I currently have a mp3 player, a digital camera and a motion activated security device that all use the same MMC storage technology. Figure about a buck per megabyte.
Kodak made a savvy move using the MMC storage medium. They are hoping to challenge current European/Japanese offerings by using a storage medium currently popular in Europe combined with a camera that takes superb pictures.
The "kicker" is the Kodak docking station. No matter how inept the computerphobe, once installed to a USB port, photo manipulation becomes as simple as dropping off 35mm film to a one hour developer. The docking station charges the battery while a single push of the button downloads the photos to the computer for manipulation, printing, emailing or whatever.
Kodak offers some truly impressive printing technology whether or not you use their cameras.
Controls are easy to use but like most digital technology, the number of control decisions offered are overwhelming unless one has a week or two to spend learning all of the potential permutations.
Unlike film formats, bad pictures from digital cameras can be erased by the push of a button with no more expense than the cost of the electricity to record. Why digital cameras (Including this Kodak) offer so many different photo modes when it is just as easy to take a ton of pictures that can be later manipulated on a computer still confuses me
Bottom line, the camera fits nicely into most hands- neither too big or too small, the controls are easy to understand and use, the camera takes great pictures and computer manipultation using the docking station is a breeze.
Downsides are the Kodak name which is typically connected with low end(read quality) camera products (unless one is in the medical industry where their products have no peers), the use of MMC cards which are more expensive than than comparable storage mediums, and the ever present debate that compares digital to 35mm film cameras.
If you get past these issues, you still might find that this is not a great but a pretty good camera for the money. The docking station pushes it over the edge for the computer challenged.

Olympus Camedia Brio D-230 Digital Camera
Olympus d series digital cameras are very easy to use. The one i have takes pics reasonably quickly for a digital. It stops the action of a moving seen quite well, even driving along in the car! It shows the pic you just took immediately on the lcd screen, a big plus for my peace of mind. I print up to 5x7 or 8x10 on photo paper, looks very nice for a 2.1 pixel camera.

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