Polaroid X530 4.5MP Digital Camera with 3x Zoom

Average customer rating:

Buyer beware, Polaroid does not warrant this camera.

Coulda been a contender, but still an interesting novelty w/ Foveon sensor

A Really Nice Camera

For the Price and Technology, it's not that bad!

Great picture, but the camera could use a little

Polaroid X530 4.5MP Digital Camera with 3x Zoom

Manufacturer: Polaroid
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

4.5-megapixel Foveon sensor captures enough detail for up to 2,432-by-1,842-pixel photos

3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom

2-inch LCD screen and high-quality MJPEG AVI movie recording

Stores photos on SD and MMC memory cards; 32 MB SD card included

Transfers photos via USB; compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems; rechargeable lithium-ion battery

ASIN: B000B640M2

Product Description

Polaroid x530 is the world's first point-and-shoot digital camera to incorporate the revolutionary high fidelity Foveon X3 direct image sensor. This new image sensor technology allows the Polaroid X530 to produce sharp 8 x 10-inch prints with the rich color fidelity of 35mm film and without the color artifacts found in many digital cameras today. The Polaroid x530 is targeted to consumers who seek a full-featured point-and-shoot digital camera that delivers outstanding 8 x 10-inch photographs.The full featured Polaroid x530 comes equipped with a 4.5 megapixel high resolution Foveon X3 direct image sensor, 3X optical zoom and a large 2" color TFT LCD display for image preview, on camera editing and play back. In addition to capturing still images, the Polaroid x530 captures high resolution VGA video clips at 30 frames per second at a TV quality 640 x 480 resolution. Designed with enthusiasts in mind, the x530 allows images to be converted to standard JPG file format or maintained and edited in the proprietary X3F RAW format.

Customer Reviews:

Buyer beware, Polaroid does not warrant this camera........2007-03-30

I bought this camera in Dec. In Jan. the autofocus and autofocus assist lamp stopped working and the camera would not shut off properly. After calling Polaroid and sending it in for repair per their instructions, I found out that the warranty has a "replace at their discretion with a comparable item" clause. They called me, claimed they don't have the parts to fix them any more because they are discontinued, and wanted to replace the X530 with an extremely lesser Polaroid, the A520, which retails less than $100--by their judgement "comparable" because "it's 5MP". Don't consider the facts that the X530 has a Foveon imager, a great Ricoh 3x lens with macro focusing down to 1 cm, a rechargable lithium ion battery with charging cord, a 32MB SD card, autofocus assist lamp, etc. etc. etc. which the "comparable" model does not. I had a huge hassle over it, and they finally replaced it "just this one time" with a "demo" camera that they claimed had been "checked by three technicians" and a warning cast in stone that if anything goes wrong with the replacement camera, it will be replaced with another (much cheaper) model. Then, insult to injury, when the used replacement camera arrived, it had no manual, the autofocus assist light aims 45 degrees to the side of the lens and so is useless, the battery they included is bad and my options are to trade it in on a crummy point and shoot or pay to fix it myself. I'm no lawyer, but I would think Polaroid is slipping over into class action suit territory here. The image quality of the Foveon sensor is breath taking, but buy at absolutely your own risk.

Coulda been a contender, but still an interesting novelty w/ Foveon sensor.......2007-01-18

John Buckingham's review sums up the camera pretty well for 2007. The camera is practically unusable in this day and age due to VERY slow focusing, slow shot-to-shot times, and horrible ISO 200/400 performance. Movie mode is very poor, compared to the VGA 30FPS MPEG4 video most compacts can do now. The camera is light but chunky, and definitely NOT pocketable.

However, now that prices have dropped significantly, this is still an intriguing project camera for those who want to experiment with a Foveon sensor. The camera comes with the same processing software that comes with the Sigma DSLR's (rebranded for Polaroid), and working with RAW images is a joy. The 'Fill Light' feature is in particular very noteworthy. The main negative is that shooting in RAW format slows down the camera even more (we're talking maybe 6-7 seconds between shots, I didn't time it.)

Also, the image quality of the camera is quite good (within the aforementioned constraints.) You can lock the camera at ISO 100 (too bad you need to set it again if you power off the camera). Colors and resolution are excellent, and 8 x 10 prints look very good- really! The colors seem very full and stand out, without seeming overly-saturated. I think the Foveon sensor acquits itself very well in this regard.

Finally, macro performance is excellent, with a focusing distance of under 1 inch. Images can be very sharp and have excellent detail.

This might be a great second camera for you to play with, and you will probably be surprised by the quality of many of your images. But don't buy this expecting it to be your everyday camera, it's far too slow and limited for that.

If anything, this camera shows the promise of the Foveon sensor in a compact digicam, if low light performance can be improved. In fact, Sigma is releasing the DP1 compact with a 28mm fixed lense in 2007, and I will definitely look out for that one. That camera may deliver all the strengths of the x530 without the weaknesses.

A Really Nice Camera.......2007-01-16

For the money, I don't think you can beat it. The foveon chip provides excellent color, even under low light. The capability to save in RAW format and the included image software gives you a lot for your money.

For the Price and Technology, it's not that bad!.......2007-01-09

If and when you do buy this camera, first read and re-read the manual. Download the manual fro the internet. A quick start guide is included. Let your first set of pictures be your test. Once you learn how to use both the ArcSoft and the Polaroid Photo Lab software, you will never take a bad picture again. At the price that it has come down to, this camera is a steal. One thing about this camera; though it lacks a real manual override, you have to mentally be the manual control. You have to continually think "what type of light am I shooting in," "Should the ISO be at 400 instead of 200," etc.. You have to become the brain for the camera. Only then can superior reults be achievable. Daylight settings are outstanding. It's shooting at night is when you have to be it's brain. The technology is worth the price alone. Camera's that use the same technology cost almost$2000.00. Working with the Foveon X3 Fill Light scene technology, the x530 is the perfect camera for the novice or experienced pro, looking for point and shoot technology with excellent performance. The video film clips work decently. The only draw back may be the battery. To remedy this problem, buy another with charger. It can also expand to a 1G card. The camera is a little noisey and a little slow. You also have to realize that this camera has been out since 2004, with no real improvements to it. The current technology has caught up and probably surpassed it. If you would like to see photos taken with this camera, go to your seach button and punch in "Photos taken with Polaroid x530 Digital Camera. I still love this camera.

Great picture, but the camera could use a little.......2006-12-07

I got the camera about a year ago because I was very excited that something affordable came out with the X3 chip. I have used it quite a bit for a hobby camera, but it also does pretty well with day to day situations. It is a very easy to use camera, and the battery life on it is phenomenal. In a previous review I read that it could only hold a 512 SD card (this is also what the manual said) but I like to push my luck and a gig chip, works great. The camera is small enough to where if you don't mind a bulge it can easily fit in a coat or cargo pocket. It's fairly light and pretty sturdy. I dropped it once right after I got it and the lens came out of place a little... but I managed to just pop it back in and it still works like it never happened. The camera is mildly featureless, it basically has an auto setting and some focus range settings but that's about it other than ISO control and exposure settings. I've never actually had good luck with the auto setting; I've found it to be much easier to just flip back and forth between landscape and portrait modes. The macro mode doesn't allow for any zoom or focal point change, and once you start recording with the movie mode zoom is disabled. All in all I do like the camera except for its biggest problem, it is extremely slow. The taking of the picture is quick, you get what the screen shows you before the snap, but saving the files to the card takes a good 8 seconds. Also I found that even if the flash won't help the picture in any way (i.e. landscape shots) it helps to keep it on (as long as it wont hurt the picture), for some reason it seems to trick the shutter into being faster and the pictures turn out much crisper. Also the first thing I noticed was that when you're looking at the LCD screen when a picture is not being taken the image looks a little grainy and has very faded colors. After the picture is taken however the image looks just great. One of the best parts of the camera though is the software it comes with, it really is almost like developing film (without the cool effects that can be done) but exposure settings and color manipulation is very powerful. Overall I am pretty happy with my camera. I would recommend it to anyone who really likes film photography and wants to go digital, it really does a good job mimicking film.

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T-Mobile To Go $100.00 Prepaid Wireless Refill Card - Emailed

Manufacturer: T-Mobile
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Features:

Receive instant gold rewards - 15% more minutes on all refills

Minutes won't expire for one full year

No annual contract

No credit check

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ASIN: B000UZZIH0

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T-Mobile $100.00 To Go Prepaid Wireless Refill Card - Emailed

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T-Mobile $100.00 To Go Prepaid Wireless Refill Card - Emailed

Manufacturer: T-Mobile
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ASIN: B000O0IPA8

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$100 prepaid refill card emailed to you, usually within a few hours.

Customer Reviews:

The seller does not email the pin number.......2007-07-23

Although the T-Mobile $100.0 to go prepaid wireless refill card says "emailed" the one seller--stoobieselectronics--says he no longer emails the pin number. He will, however, send the card to you by mail.

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Objective Lens Diameter: 42mm

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Toner Cartridge for Canon Fax Models IC1100/2200, LC2060/4000/4500/6000 (PMF75450)

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Verbatim DVD+R 4.7GB 4X 50pk Spindle

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I was not pelased with the sound quality

I have only praise for this phone!

Toshiba FT8859BK 900MHz Analog, Caller ID, Dual Keypad Cordless Phone

Manufacturer: Toshiba
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900 MHz analog operation

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Roam farther from the base and know who's calling just by looking at the handset's Caller ID display. The new FT8859BK offers the excellent sound quality of 900MHz analog technology so there's little worry about eavesdroppers or annoying interference. And thanks to Caller ID, you'll see who's calling even if you're talking to your family or business associates.

Amazon.com Review

The Toshiba FT8859 cordless phone provides organization for your busy family or home office. It combines caller ID and dual-keypad convenience in one easy-to-operate unit.

A quick guide is included for convenient reference to basic phone operations. With its dual keypad, a call can be made and answered from either the handset or the base. A speaker button allows a third person to join in a conversation between the handset and an outside party.

The handset features a three-line backlit LCD for caller ID services. To use the LCD, we pressed the function button to access the menu. We used the arrow keys to scroll through the options and then pressed Select to choose a function. We found the keypad intuitive and the LCD easy to read. The CID button allows you to see the total number of calls you have stored in caller ID. Up to 50 names and numbers can be saved.

Up to 20 speed-dial numbers, 10 on the handset and 10 on the base, can be stored in memory. To call a saved number, press the memory button and scroll through the LCD menu to find the number. Or, for two-touch dialing, just press Memory and the assigned speed-dial number. There is also a handy pullout directory for recording your saved numbers. Memory dialing is conveniently accessed from either the handset or base.

Before testing the Toshiba FT8859, we charged it for the recommended 12 hours. We were able to take the phone 250 feet from the base before detecting static interference. At 700 feet it became difficult to hear over the static. We did notice a slight background humming even at close range, but it wasn't enough to be distracting. We were able to take the phone behind walls and near other electronic equipment with minimal interference.

Overall, the FT8859 performed well for this class of telephone, and, despite a quiet hum even within the generous 250 feet from the base, it offers clear cordless performance. --Emily Bakko

Pros:

Dual keypad for convenient calling from either handset or base
One-touch memory dialing with pullout directory
Privacy function

Cons:

Slight background humming

Amazon.com Product Description

The Toshiba FT8859 900 MHz analog cordless phone acquires optimum performance with 900 MHz analog transmission and noise reduction. It features caller ID on call waiting and 50-name-and-number caller ID memory. You can answer any call just by touching a button on the handset, a useful feature when you're trying to answer the phone in a dark room. The helical antenna is strong and small, so it won't break or get in the way when talking on the handset. With caller ID/call waiting, you can see the name and number of the person calling on the LCD screen and decide whether to answer or not.

The speakerphone and dual keypad allows use of both base and handset to dial or answer calls. In addition to offering the freedom of hands-free conversation, the speakerphone can be used with the handset as a convenient two-way intercom.

Customer Reviews:

I was not pelased with the sound quality.......2000-08-08

While the features in this phone really grabbed my attention, I never realized how lousy analog phones sound. I have a 900mhz Sony cordless phone and I never really thought about whether it was digital or analog. I found out the phone I already have is digital.

There are no special feautres on my phone, other than memory dialing. And I would just as soon keep the phone I already have and return the Toshiba.

I have only praise for this phone!.......2000-07-17

Until this one, I never owned a phone with 900 MHZ technology, or Caller ID, so I have nothing to compare this to. However, the clarity and range are excellent, and the 3-line, 16 character backlit information screen is very clear and easy to read. Operation seems very straight-forward to me, I only needed a few minutes with the manual to familiarize myself with the functions that were new to me.

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