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GE A730 7.0 Megapixel
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GE A730 is well worth the moneyReview created: 10/25/07
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6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
I am not a "camera person". I don't like to take pictures for a couple of reasons.
1. I take horrible pics. People's heads are missing, the pics are blurry, I don't understand why the flash makes red eyes or takes away people's facial features (like noses), and my people look centered in the view finder, but not on the prints.
2. Digital cameras are expensive. I don't want to throw down a couple hundred bucks on something that I cannot use properly (see #1).
3. Cameras are confusing. What is ISO and aperture and shutter speed and why does my camera have all those settings? I don't need the hassle.
So, after buying 2 Argus digital cameras and finding out that a digital camera for less than $20 will not ever work... I gave up. My boyfriend did not - thankfully - and he bought me the A730 in pink. I think he got it in pink because he knows I love the color and he wanted me to actually carry it around.
So for $99.99 we got the camera. For another $20 we got a 2GB SD card. I am looking for a case now.
The camera is great. It has a HUGE LED display screen. I mean HUGE. Even I can see the subject of my photo perfectly in it. It has lots of neat features for photo-phobes like me including:
A stabilizer function. This is great if you are taking pics without a tripod and you tend to be shaky like me.
A face-finder. I thought this was a gimmick. How can it find faces? It really does! It puts a box around the people's faces in the viewfinder and then you can make sure everyone is in the photo and centered.
Idiot-proof "scene selections". I took photos of my daughter in the dark at a corn maze and they came out GREAT. I took photos of my boyfriend in the glaring sun and they came out wonderful. If you are like me and have no idea what settings to use in dim light, bright light, taking sports shots, taking shots of fireworks, landscapes, etc. then these settings will be your saving grace. I love them. Just choose your setting and click away.
The lens zooms out when you turn the camera on and then it retreats AND is covered when you turn the camera off. I have not seen another camera in the "under $300" price range that has a cover for the lens when it is not in use. And it isn't a cap, either. It is a little shutter that automatically opens and closes depending on if the camera is on or off. That way the lens will to get damaged if you have to put the camera in your purse or in your pocket for a second.
Best - the camera has 32MB of internal memory! We forgot the SD card the other day (ok, I forgot the card... not "we") and we were still able to take 25 pictures. We put the setting on 2mp and thought the pics would be sort of junky, but they were very good - much better than I expected. I took a picture of a flower and it was so clear and vivid, it almost looked professional!
Overall, I love this camera. It is easy to use, takes great pictures, and is totally affordable. I'd recommend it to anyone.
1. I take horrible pics. People's heads are missing, the pics are blurry, I don't understand why the flash makes red eyes or takes away people's facial features (like noses), and my people look centered in the view finder, but not on the prints.
2. Digital cameras are expensive. I don't want to throw down a couple hundred bucks on something that I cannot use properly (see #1).
3. Cameras are confusing. What is ISO and aperture and shutter speed and why does my camera have all those settings? I don't need the hassle.
So, after buying 2 Argus digital cameras and finding out that a digital camera for less than $20 will not ever work... I gave up. My boyfriend did not - thankfully - and he bought me the A730 in pink. I think he got it in pink because he knows I love the color and he wanted me to actually carry it around.
So for $99.99 we got the camera. For another $20 we got a 2GB SD card. I am looking for a case now.
The camera is great. It has a HUGE LED display screen. I mean HUGE. Even I can see the subject of my photo perfectly in it. It has lots of neat features for photo-phobes like me including:
A stabilizer function. This is great if you are taking pics without a tripod and you tend to be shaky like me.
A face-finder. I thought this was a gimmick. How can it find faces? It really does! It puts a box around the people's faces in the viewfinder and then you can make sure everyone is in the photo and centered.
Idiot-proof "scene selections". I took photos of my daughter in the dark at a corn maze and they came out GREAT. I took photos of my boyfriend in the glaring sun and they came out wonderful. If you are like me and have no idea what settings to use in dim light, bright light, taking sports shots, taking shots of fireworks, landscapes, etc. then these settings will be your saving grace. I love them. Just choose your setting and click away.
The lens zooms out when you turn the camera on and then it retreats AND is covered when you turn the camera off. I have not seen another camera in the "under $300" price range that has a cover for the lens when it is not in use. And it isn't a cap, either. It is a little shutter that automatically opens and closes depending on if the camera is on or off. That way the lens will to get damaged if you have to put the camera in your purse or in your pocket for a second.
Best - the camera has 32MB of internal memory! We forgot the SD card the other day (ok, I forgot the card... not "we") and we were still able to take 25 pictures. We put the setting on 2mp and thought the pics would be sort of junky, but they were very good - much better than I expected. I took a picture of a flower and it was so clear and vivid, it almost looked professional!
Overall, I love this camera. It is easy to use, takes great pictures, and is totally affordable. I'd recommend it to anyone.
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GE digital cameraReview created: 07/12/08
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This camera has alot of options and looks and works great!!!!
Like the look and the price!!
This camera has all the same options as my son's more expensive camera!
If you find one try it you will like it!
Like the look and the price!!
This camera has all the same options as my son's more expensive camera!
If you find one try it you will like it!
Review ID: 10000000007952232
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Very user friendly but non stop appetite for batteries!Review created: 06/15/08(updated 06/15/08)
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Pro's:
Small and Compact.
Affordable.
Made by GE.
User friendly menu's (super nice!).
Anti-blur, anti-shake. Smile finder.
Face detection.
Lots of functions - red eye remover, several flash options, timer.
Large LCD screen.
Con's:
Eats up batteries super fast!
I recommend having a supply of rechargeable batteries.
The viewfinder is the LCD screen - it takes some getting used to.
I'm used to having the camera up by my eye and focusing on my subject.
I have a hard time focusing my eyes with the LCD screen.
LCD screen is hard to see in sunlight.
Battery charger is not included.
Overall, a good camera for a beginner like me. Just make sure you have plenty of batteries!
Peace=^..^=
Small and Compact.
Affordable.
Made by GE.
User friendly menu's (super nice!).
Anti-blur, anti-shake. Smile finder.
Face detection.
Lots of functions - red eye remover, several flash options, timer.
Large LCD screen.
Con's:
Eats up batteries super fast!
I recommend having a supply of rechargeable batteries.
The viewfinder is the LCD screen - it takes some getting used to.
I'm used to having the camera up by my eye and focusing on my subject.
I have a hard time focusing my eyes with the LCD screen.
LCD screen is hard to see in sunlight.
Battery charger is not included.
Overall, a good camera for a beginner like me. Just make sure you have plenty of batteries!
Peace=^..^=
Review ID: 10000000007598652
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Too tired to writeReview created: 05/25/08
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It was an educational experience. Im basically learning on my own because im new to ebay. I found the most helpful piece of evidence was the pop up clock that lests you know if you have to put in a last minute bid
Review ID: 10000000007278244
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Excellent Camera for an Excellent priceReview created: 05/08/08
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this camera was such a great price its hard to pass it up.
all the features work great, and it takes excellent pictures.
i'm very happy with it.
all the features work great, and it takes excellent pictures.
i'm very happy with it.
Review ID: 10000000007066577
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great productReview created: 05/03/08
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very low price but the features are great, dislike is it uses double AA battery instead of rechargeable battery. Overall product is great
Review ID: 10000000006950488
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GE A730 7.0mp digital cameraReview created: 03/08/08
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I purchsed this camera recently and was very impressed with the price, the speed of delivery, and all of the equipment was included. There was nothing extra I had to buy. My daughter was extremely happy with it's ease of use and the very good quality of the pictures.
Mamarita
Mamarita
Review ID: 10000000006066688
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My CameraReview created: 01/01/08
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I love to take pictures! So I desided I needed a good digital camera. I bought this camera bacause it had 7 megapixels! A good picture. When I first got the camera it worked great! I loved it. Now I've had it for about a month! The screen freezes! I can scroll through the pics I just took and all of a sudden it freezes! I would not recommend this type of camera! Plus it eats up batteries!
Review ID: 10000000004915544
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