Product Description
The Perfection 1640SU series scanners are ideal for knowledgeable home and small/medium business users who demand high quality with rapid speed and maximum efficiency. Featuring a 1600dpi alternate MatrixCCD with EPSON Micro Step drive for a sub scanning resolution of 3200dpi, the Perfection 1640SU series can capture maximum image detail. The internal and external 42-bit color depth enables the capture of a staggering 440 billion colors and 16, 384 shades of gray ensuring even the most subtle color changes are recognized. Connectivity is simple with the inbuilt USB and SCSI interfaces, giving the choice of a simple plug & play solution, or the high-speed advantages offered by a SCSI connection.The Perfection 1640SU Photo supplied as standard with a 4x5" Transparency unit and slide holders is superb for amateur and professional photographers alike who need to scan negatives and transparencies. Included is a comprehensive software package including Adobe PhotoShop LE 5.0 for professional image editing, Abobe PhotoDeluxe, high level OCR editing with Textbridge Pro, and the EPSON Smart Panel for scanners - enabling the Start button to be customized to user requirements.
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The Epson Perfection 1640SU photo scanner is a flatbed color image scanner with one-pass scanning. It's fully automatic, allowing you to scan directly to an application with just one touch.
The dual-platform scanner for Mac and PC offers plug-and-play hookup and fast SCSI and USB connectivity. The maximum scan area is 8.5 by 11.7 inches, although you can scan legal-size documents and pictures if using the optional auto document feeder. The optional feeder is a 30-page, 5.5 ppm automatic document feeder. Also, if you need to scan something that doesn't fit under the document cover, the 1640SU allows you to self-adjust the cover. For example, if you need to scan thick documents like a photo album, you simply place the document on the document table glass without having to remove the cover.
The optical resolution of this scanner is 1,600 dpi, while hardware resolution is 1,600 x 2,300 dpi maximum with Micro Step Drive technology. This scanner also offers a true 42-bit color depth.A premium software bundle includes ArcSoft Panorama Maker, Adobe Photoshop, PhotoDeluxe, and Epson TWAIN scanning software.
Also, an optional 4-by-5-inch transparency unit is available for this scanner. With it you can scan positive and negative transparent materials such 35mm slides and filmstrips.
The Epson 1640SU scanner weighs 9.91 pounds and measures 11.4 by 17.4 by 3.78 inches. This product comes with a one-year limited warranty in the United States and Canada. --Linda Anderson
Customer Reviews:
I love it!!! so clean so fast...so quiet.......2002-09-18
I am no techie by any stretch of the word, but anything that is quick simple easy and fast, I will take. My hubby purchased the scanner for us to scan our wedding pix and in no time I had scanned over 100 pictures. It is quick and quiet, I did not have to crop, lighten, clean up not one single picture. I have recommended this scanner to a lot of my friends. I don't think the software that comes with it is easy to use so my hubby has us using Photoshop, which is just fine by me. I say get it, worth every penny
amazing scanner for old slides!.......2001-12-10
I hesitated a long time before buying this scanner, because it's very hard to know what quality, what definition one needs to get good prints from slides.
This scanner is easy to install, easy to use. For slides, you must use the Twain 5 option in your Twain menu, but everything is very intuitive and you'll find the learning curve quite smooth.
If you are looking to scan slides so that family memories, etc... are not lost, then this scanner is very very good quality for money, the prints you'll get ( with an epson 890 photo printer, it works wonders) are very good. obviously, we are talking of amateur photography here, I guess a professionnal who sells his photographs would want something with extra-definition.
So if you want to be amazed and moved, to rediscover the past... go for it!
Great scanner...well worth it!.......2001-08-17
I purchased this scanner at the end of May...and have been using it since then with great results -- I scan photos mostly, but have also spent a lot of time recently with slides, many of which I took more than 25 years ago -- Just yesterday, I used the transparency adapter to work with a friend's slides from almost 40 years ago -- I used the 1200 dpi setting, then previewed, cropped, and scanned...after which I printed the results on the Espson 1280 -- My friend was extremely pleased with the prints -- I rarely use the maximum of 3200...mostly I use the 800 or 1200 dpi and never have the results been disappointing -- The setup was easy, the software installed without a hitch, the scanner works relatively quickly and very, I consider, quite professionally --I think it's a great scanner.
Epson Perfection Applies to Epson Printers Only.......2001-06-30
This scanner is basically very good. The only problem I have is that of the Epson Smart Panel software. The features of this scanner software includes the ability to do the following:
1. Scan to Email 2. Scan to OCR 3. Scan for Creativity 4. Scan to Application 5. Copy 6. Photo Print
I had no problems with items number 1 - 4. The copy feature did not work and kept giving me error messages. I searched the internet and found a fix that when downloaded, resolved the copy problem.
The Photo Print feature which I was quite interested in, did not work at all. I referred to the user manual and discovered that this feature will only work for Epson Printers. If I had know this initially, I probably would have bought another scanner.
I guess I can't complain since 5 out of the 6 options work. I have since used another application that works with this scanner to fix and resize photos.
A Professional Scanning Instrument at an Accessible Price.......2001-06-10
Epson Perfection 1640SU Photo Scanner
I have an old and trusty Nikon 1000 scanner that has done its duty by me for many years. However, I do a lot of medium and large format work and regret not having a more versatile film scanner. Unfortunately, the big scanners vary in cost from a bit too much to near extortion. Since my flatbed scanner was old and horrible I decided to look into buying one of the better scanners with a transparency head. After a great deal of dithering I settled on the Epson 1640 SU.
Drivers are available for Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 and NT 4.0 I installed into my Win 98 machine with minimal effort, using the USB interface. I went from box to up and running in less than a half hour. The transparency head comes in it's own storage case with a set of film holders for standard film sizes (35mm, 120mm and 4x5, and another for doing Epson instant photo prints). It rests on the scanning glass, so it takes all of 5 seconds to install.
Accompanying Epson software includes TWAIN drivers, Smart Panel (an easy scan and save interface), and Film Factory Lite (home photo management software). Also included are Adobe PhotoDeluxe and Photoshop 5.0 LE. Since I have the Adobe profession products on my system I did not load these, but they are accepted standards. I did load Scansoft TextBridge Pro, a very nice optical character recognition package. Also included are some ArcSoft utilities and a special offer for Monaco Systems color matching software. This makes a package deal which is only exceeded by HP's top of the line scanner, which costs almost twice as much and has less scanning power.
I used a negative from my old Hasselblad with a 150mm lens. I scanned the entire negative at 3600 dpi at the 14 bit black and white setting. File size was 98.87mb and it took about 2.25 minutes to scan. I scanned the image directly into Photoshop 6.0. Resolution and image tonal range was excellent, and extreme enlargement showed image breakdown to be very slow. For my kind of work, the digital image was nearly equivalent to a photographic image. I would rate this as excellent, unexpectedly good for a general purpose scanner.
35mm slide scanning is not as good though. The thickness of the slide makes focus a bit softer and there is no holder for slides. I recommend removing the slide from the paper mount and putting it in the 35mm film holder. Then remount the slide in a plastic, reusable mount. Scanning this way, you get an image that is every bit as good as the 120 image. 4x5 scanning is also great, but you need to watch your file size. Use the provided film holders whenever possible. They take a lot of the trickiness out of the process.
The TWAIN interface is a bit complicated. They have taken the liberty of simplifying operation for the photographer or home user who is uncomfortable with scanning technology. This is all well and good, but once you've got your feet wet and are ready to take direct control the interface feels a bit clumsy. Don't get me wrong, you can do just about anything you want at the scanning point, just expect to have to spend a bit of time with the advanced manuals on the CD.
This scanner is perfect for the amateur or professional photographer who has high standards but lacks the budget for exotic equipment. It is extremely well built and easy to use. With its high resolution it should perform satisfactorily for many years to come.
Product Description
The Perfection 1640SU series scanners are ideal for knowledgeable home and small/medium business users who demand high quality with rapid speed and maximum efficiency. Featuring a 1600 dpi alternate MatrixCCD with EPSON Micro Step drive for a sub scanning resolution of 3200dpi, the Perfection 1640SU series can capture maximum image detail. The internal and external 42-bit color depth enables the capture of a staggering 440 billion colors and 16.384 shades of gray ensuring even the most subtle color changes are recognized. Connectivity is simple with the inbuilt USB and SCSI interfaces, giving the choice of a simple Plug and Play solution, or the high-speed advantages offered by a SCSI connection.The Perfection 1640SU Office is perfect for volume scanning with the 30-sheet high-speed automatic document feeder as standard. It's supplied with a comprehensive software bundle offering the versatility of enhancing and manipulating images with Abobe PhotoDeluxe, high-level OCR editing with Textbridge Pro, and ease of use with the EPSON Smart Panel - enabling the Start button to be customized to user requirements.
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The Epson Perfection 1640SU is a high-performance flatbed scanner that is ideal for general image and document scanning. The 1640SU color scanner boasts resolutions of up to 1,600 x 3,200 dpi with a low-noise CCD (light sensor). It uses Epson's Micro Step Drive technology for optimum speed and consistency in a workgroup scanner. It has a maximum interpolated resolution of 12,800 dpi.
The 1640SU features a large scanning area with high-speed capabilities. Its automatic document feeder helps scan multipage documents efficiently. The start button can be customized for easy one-touch scanning. For optimum color images, the 1640SU offers 42-bit internal and external color depth. It can capture 440 billion colors and 16,384 shades of gray, making even the most subtle color changes vibrant. The 1640SU is perfect for artists, professionals, and graphic designers. For even more advanced photo scanning needs, you can purchase the optional film adapter.
The 1640SU comes with SCSI or plug-and-play USB connectivity for ultimate versatility. The 1640SU features a bundle of useful software. Adobe PhotoDeluxe allows you to enhance and edit your images with ease, while Xerox TextBridge Pro offers OCR (optical character recognition) editing. Epson TWAIN software will let you simplify those complex setup procedures and implement automatic scanning. The 1640SU also includes Epson Smart Panel, which enables scanning to e-mail, OCR, and photo-editing applications. --Megan Dugan
Customer Reviews:
Don't buy it from e-city.......2006-08-25
The guys from E-City just deliver the scanner with no CD Roms for installation and no USB cable. I paid US$ 300 for a scanner I cannot use.
Great over-all scanner!.......2003-08-31
I needed a new scanner to use to to scan many journal articles into PDF format for a personal library. This scanner works without any problems. It is fast and the automatic documnet feeder is great. For scanning photos, the reproduction is also great. I have a Mac running OS X and it is compatible without any problems. A very good scanner for the money. No reservations on recommending this product!
Unbelievable Value!.......2001-05-03
Buy it! The scanning is fast, the sheet feeder is unbelievably accurate at feeding paper, the graphics quality is superb, the user interface is easy to use and navigate, and the options available are almost limitless. I have owned 6 scanners in the past and this is indeed the best scanner I have ever owned. Buy It!
Product Description
The Perfection 1640SU series scanners are ideal for knowledgeable home and small/medium business users who demand high quality with rapid speed and maximum efficiency. The Perfection 1640SU series can capture maximum image detail. The 42-bit color depth ensures even the subtlest color changes are recognized. The high input and output color-resolution imaging shows crystal-clear and natural-looking results. You will be pleasantly surprised that this value-added sophistication also comes with high scanning speed and the amazing one-touch operating feature of Epson Smart Panel interface. Connectivity is simple with the in-built USB and SCSI interfaces, giving the choice of a simple Plug and Play solution, or the high-speed advantages offered by a SCSI connection.An on-board ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) handles image data processing, assuring virtually instantaneous image display. It also reduces the load on your computer, allowing it to perform other tasks while data-intensive high-resolution scanning is in progress. On low-resolution scans, Epson's on-demand pixel optimization technology combines image data from adjoining pixels to boost data-processing efficiency and scanning throughput.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Epson Perfection 1640SU is a high-performance flatbed scanner that is ideal for general image and document scanning. The 1640SU color scanner boasts resolutions of up to 1,600 x 3,200 dpi with low-noise CCD. It uses Epson's Micro Step Drive technology for optimum speed and consistency in a workgroup scanner. It has a maximum interpolated resolution of 12,800 dpi.
The 1640SU features a large scanning area with high-speed capabilities. The start button can be customized for easy one-touch scanning. For optimum color images, the 1640SU offers 42-bit internal and external color depth. It can capture 440 billion colors and 16,384 shades of gray, making even the most subtle color changes vibrant. The 1640SU is perfect for artists, professionals, and graphic designers. For even more advanced workgroup needs, you can purchase the optional film adapter and automatic document feeder.
The 1640SU comes with SCSI or plug-and-play USB connectivity for ultimate versatility. The 1640SU features a bundle of useful software. Adobe PhotoDeluxe allows you to enhance and edit your images with ease, while Xerox TextBridge Pro offers OCR editing. Epson TWAIN software will let you simplify those complex setup procedures and implement automatic scanning. The 1640SU also includes Epson Smart Panel which enables scanning to e-mail, OCR, and photo-editing applications. --Megan Dugan
Customer Reviews:
Bad Support. No Windows XP driver..........2002-02-05
Be aware buyers. Epson still doesn't have windows XP driver for this scanner. There is absolutely no reason the drivers are not ready as of Feb 2002. Even the ones coming out is not certified by Microsoft. I usually like Epson printers but this scanner is totally useless with my Windows XP system.
Returned Scanner.......2001-08-29
Scanning on the Epson 1640SU initially worked well. It was very fast, and the documents looked very good on my display. However, two of the main reasons that I wanted to use a scanner were making copies of documents and faxing documents. After I started using the Epson 1640SU scanner, I found out that I could not do either function, even though they say that they can. After days of effort with Epson technical support, I found out that the scanner would make copies, if I had an Epson printer, which I did not. Finally, one of the technical people referred me to a 3rd party SW firm that had a "patch" that would allow copying to non-Epson printers. I tried that, but my non-Epson printer was apparently not on their list, so it still did not work. Then, in order for me to fax a document, I found out that the process involved a multistep operation that I was never able to make work. After a week of effort trying to make this work, I sent the scanner back. I sent a note to Canon and HP asking them specifically about the faxing and copying, and they both replied that they work with any printer and any fax SW. I will probably try Canon or HP.
Product very good - communication very bad.......2001-08-23
Perfection 1640SU is my first scanner, so i can not compare it to anything, but it works very well for me.I think that it is very good product. However, my problem is - communication with Epson technnical support. There is no simple way to resolve simple question of scanner/printer compatability, other than long-to-wait pay-phone connection. To request assistance in initial installation i was invited to fill form with mandatory questions i have no idea about (sound card type, port address, irq etc). It took day of contacts with Gateway to find it all out, by then i spent money on telephone conversations with Epson and resolved problem. By the way, my installation problem resolved when i changed order of things: turned on computer first and scanner second, opposite to what is written in manual.(This was brilliant idea of Epson tech. support specialist over the phone). Since than i have no problems, and hope it will be like this forever.
Great upgrade scanner.......2001-08-07
The Epson 1640u is a great upgrade scanner from a 600x1200 dpi scanner. With the recent drop in price it costs as much as my original 600x1200 scanner. The color and detail is very good. While the scanner is slow for high resolution scans using a USB connection (though a SCSI-2 connection is also available if you buy the cable and card), it still is quicker than the 600x1200 dpi scanner it replaced for more detailed scans. It is highly recommended for photo albums that don't need 8x10 photos.
Fast, accurate, quiet, great support under Linux.......2001-07-22
I got this scanner to replace a UMAX 1220S that I had before. The UMAX had one big problem - I couldn't turn it off. It sat on my SCSI chain and if it saw any traffic it would stay on - since I have CD-ROMs on the same chain it was on constantly! After a while being constantly turned on must have hurt something because after a while I started getting chromatic distortion on sharp edges. So it became time to replace my scanner.
After a lot of research, I settled on either the 1240U or the 1640SU - one thing that helped me decide on Epson instead of another brand is that Epson has helped the Linux scanner programmers (the SANE project) to write drivers for their scanners, unlike other manufacturers that seem to want to keep their hardware interfaces a secret.
After some more deliberation, I decided to go for the 1640SU over the 1240U. The deciding factor? Was it the increased resolution? No - for my purposes 1200dpi would be enough. Was it the fact that it has both a SCSI and a USB interface? No - I had already decided that I didn't want the hassle of a scanner connected to my SCSI port and that I was going to use a USB scanner. So what was the deciding factor that made me spend an extra $$? It seems silly, but it's true - the 1640SU has a power switch. Yes, I was tired of a scanner with no power switch and no way to turn it off. The 1240U is supposed to go into "sleep mode" after some time of not being used, but then again my 1220S was supposed to do that, and you know how that turned out. Also, I had read that there were issues with scanning wide material on the 1240U (supposedly reflections from the ribbon cable inside can leave a bright band across the scan), plus the 1640SU had generally better reviews. So I bought it.
I can say that this scanner does everything I expected and more. The Windows scanning software works fine (I made sure to follow the instructions when I installed it), and then I tested on Linux. My first test was a disaster - the preview looked awful, and the scan was completely green. Then I compiled the latest version of sane (www.mostang.com/sane) and xsane (same site) and tried again. This time it worked perfectly! For grins I tried a 1600x1600 scan of a magazine cover (combined text and picture). The borders of the text were sharp with no chromatic distortion, and I could see all of the halftone dots in the scan. Perfect! As an added bonus, the scanner is *much* quieter than my previous one. The 1640SU makes a low whine when scanning, while the 1220S made a loud rumble. In my opinion, the quietness shows just how much better constructed this scanner is. Also, it has a smaller footprint than the 1220S (although it is somewhat taller).
All in all, I am *very* satisfied with this scanner.
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Epson B813222 Automatic Document Feeder For Perfection 1640SU Scanner
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Epson offers a complete line of accessories for its high-quality professional scanners to make scanning process faster and even more comfortable.
Product Description
The Perfection 1640SU series scanners are ideal for knowledgeable home and small/medium business users who demand high quality with rapid speed and maximum efficiency. Featuring a 1600dpi alternate MatrixCCD with EPSON Micro Step drive for a sub scanning resolution of 3200dpi, the Perfection 1640SU series can capture maximum image detail. The internal and external 42-bit color depth enables the capture of a staggering 440 billion colors and 16, 384 shades of gray ensuring even the most subtle color changes are recognized. Connectivity is simple with the inbuilt USB and SCSI interfaces, giving the choice of a simple plug & play solution, or the high-speed advantages offered by a SCSI connection.The Perfection 1640SU Photo supplied as standard with a 4x5" Transparency unit and slide holders is superb for amateur and professional photographers alike who need to scan negatives and transparencies. Included is a comprehensive software package including Adobe PhotoShop LE 5.0 for professional image editing, Abobe PhotoDeluxe, high level OCR editing with Textbridge Pro, and the EPSON Smart Panel for scanners - enabling the Start button to be customized to user requirements.
Product Description
The Perfection 1640SU series scanners are ideal for knowledgeable home and small/medium business users who demand high quality with rapid speed and maximum efficiency. The Perfection 1640SU series can capture maximum image detail. The 42-bit color depth ensures even the subtlest color changes are recognized. The high input and output color-resolution imaging shows crystal-clear and natural-looking results. You will be pleasantly surprised that this value-added sophistication also comes with high scanning speed and the amazing one-touch operating feature of Epson Smart Panel interface. Connectivity is simple with the in-built USB and SCSI interfaces, giving the choice of a simple Plug and Play solution, or the high-speed advantages offered by a SCSI connection.An on-board ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) handles image data processing, assuring virtually instantaneous image display. It also reduces the load on your computer, allowing it to perform other tasks while data-intensive high-resolution scanning is in progress. On low-resolution scans, Epson's on-demand pixel optimization technology combines image data from adjoining pixels to boost data-processing efficiency and scanning throughput.
Product Description
The Perfection 1640SU series scanners are ideal for knowledgeable home and small/medium business users who demand high quality with rapid speed and maximum efficiency. The Perfection 1640SU series can capture maximum image detail. The 42-bit color depth ensures even the subtlest color changes are recognized. The high input and output color-resolution imaging shows crystal-clear and natural-looking results. You will be pleasantly surprised that this value-added sophistication also comes with high scanning speed and the amazing one-touch operating feature of Epson Smart Panel interface. Connectivity is simple with the in-built USB and SCSI interfaces, giving the choice of a simple Plug and Play solution, or the high-speed advantages offered by a SCSI connection.An on-board ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) handles image data processing, assuring virtually instantaneous image display. It also reduces the load on your computer, allowing it to perform other tasks while data-intensive high-resolution scanning is in progress. On low-resolution scans, Epson's on-demand pixel optimization technology combines image data from adjoining pixels to boost data-processing efficiency and scanning throughput.
Product Description
The Perfection 1640SU series scanners are ideal for knowledgeable home and small/medium business users who demand high quality with rapid speed and maximum efficiency. Featuring a 1600 dpi alternate MatrixCCD with EPSON Micro Step drive for a sub scanning resolution of 3200dpi, the Perfection 1640SU series can capture maximum image detail. The internal and external 42-bit color depth enables the capture of a staggering 440 billion colors and 16.384 shades of gray ensuring even the most subtle color changes are recognized. Connectivity is simple with the inbuilt USB and SCSI interfaces, giving the choice of a simple Plug and Play solution, or the high-speed advantages offered by a SCSI connection.The Perfection 1640SU Office is perfect for volume scanning with the 30-sheet high-speed automatic document feeder as standard. It's supplied with a comprehensive software bundle offering the versatility of enhancing and manipulating images with Abobe PhotoDeluxe, high-level OCR editing with Textbridge Pro, and ease of use with the EPSON Smart Panel - enabling the Start button to be customized to user requirements.
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- A Great Point & Shot Camera
- Water resistant? How about waterproof to 80 feet!
- Canon WP1 vs Canon SureShot A1
- This is a fantastic little camera.
- Seems to love rough treatment!
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Canon Sure Shot WP-1 Weatherproof 35mm Camera
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Nothing whets your appetite for photographic adventure like Canon's Sure Shot WP-1. Wonderfully compact and light, this amazing 35mm waterproof land and sea camera goes everyplace you do.
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The Canon WP1 Weatherproof camera is a 35mm camera that is protected from the elements. Both the built-in flash and the autofocus lens provide fuss-free photography. A moisture-resistant body protects the hardware and film, making the Canon WP1 Weatherproof camera perfect to use when you're camping or lounging by the pool.
Customer Reviews:
A Great Point & Shot Camera.......2005-09-10
I have taken this camera on 4,000 miles of river canoeing in all types of weather. I takes very good pictures without the need to worry about focusing. I have never used this underwater and would never consider doing so. However, I did drop it into water a few times and it suffered no damages. I am considering purchasing the A1 for its panoramic mode.
Water resistant? How about waterproof to 80 feet!.......2002-03-21
Took this camera down 80 feet in salt water. Works like a charm. My friends couldn't believe it either. I recommend this camera highly.
Canon WP1 vs Canon SureShot A1.......2001-12-20
I had WP1 and A1 before. Both of them looked almost the same except the colour of the rubber grip for the hand is different, the macro logo of the mode dial is different. WP1 is a weatherproof camera, not waterproof. It is excellent for snorkelling and rugged use. WP1 started to leak at 6m or 20ft when I used for SCUBA diving, that was my mistake. So I bought an A1, so far tested to 35m (though only guaranteed to a few metres) and still going strong, same for another 2 A1s that my friends have. Both WP1 and A1 are excellent cameras, gave excellent pictures. The price difference (almost 100%) basically gives you the peace of mind in terms of water-tightness. One thing to take note, the flash is not strong enough so underwater pictures will turn out to be greenish or bluish, and fine particles will tend to disperse the flash and over expose the pictures. Have fun!
This is a fantastic little camera........2001-09-11
It may not have all the cute features that you could want on a camera, but it makes up for it by being durable and rugged. I just recently discovered the "WP" stands for weatherproof, not waterproof. I've been taking mine into the pool and into the ocean for years without a problem, although the camera has never been deeper than a few feet under the water. It is not sufficient if you are a serious scuba person, but for the traveler or outdoor enthusiast, this camera will greatly expand your picture taking abilities. While I have several expensive, feature-laden cameras, I often prefer to use this camera. I find it has three advantages for me. First, its ruggedness allows it to go places my expensive cameras cannot. This includes the beach, on to boats, or into water. You can throw this camera onto the sand or take it into the ocean for fun vacation shots. Second, I'm not worried about losing this camera, as I would be of losing a more expensive camera. Not only is it moderately priced, but also you can slip it into a bathing suit pocket and swim with it. You don't have to leave it on a towel and worry about it as you swim. Thirdly, it's small and lightweight. It's not burdensome to carry-around. For those times that you would like to get a snapshot, but you don't want to lug around a camera bag and a bunch of attachments, this camera is perfect. And while you're carrying it, you don't have to worry about getting caught in the rain.
While it may lack some features, its picture quality is surprisingly good. If you are thinking that a waterproof disposable camera has the same advantages that I listed above (i.e., waterproof with worry-free portability), be advised there is a big difference in the quality of the prints. I've used both and you get much better pictures from this camera. It may not do everything that a fancier camera can do (zoom, macro, etc.), but what it can do it does exceptionally well. This camera has taken some of my favorite vacation snapshots and family pictures, if for no other reason than it was there with me when the picture opportunity presented itself while my "good" camera sat safely (and uselessly) packed away and protected.
Seems to love rough treatment!.......2001-07-28
This camera certainly lives up to the manufacturers claims of ruggedness! On my recent 2 month trip to Costa Rica it survived numerous soakings and a fall from our rental dirt bike at 30 km/hr with barely a scratch and performs no differently from before. On a day to day basis I've been carrying it around in the bottom of my rucksack for about 8 months now (minus its case, which I long since lost)and besides some of the writing wearing off, its still as good as ever. People are always remarking about the quality of my pictures too - I am never disappointed with a single set of pictures I get back! Bright colours, accurate framing and I particularly like the fact that it shuts off the flash even if you leave the switch on so you don't kill the batteries. One 3V battery lasted over a year! The only trouble with that is its hard to catch that 'critical moment' when using your flash because it takes a second or two to charge the flash after you press the button. Otherwise Its the absolute perfect camera for anyone who has been chastised their entire lives for not 'respecting' their belongings!
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