How good is the zoom - does the picture sharpness decline when zoomed to the max? I generally print only 4x6 or 5x7 size photos.
1888573
I think if you are going to zoom in and expect good resolution you should raise your shooting pixels way above 3. I was pleased with mine when I tried it. If you don't increase the pixels then if you need to blow up your picture it will seem grainy.
1888574
There was no decline in picture quality if using optical zoom. As with all digital cameras digital zoom will degrade image quality. Disable the digital zoom and use just optical zoom.
1888575
Actually no! I am currently sitting in Africa, where I have been taking amazing pictures of people, landscapes, life, urban and country. I have zoomed in all the way and then it focuses as if I were standing looking at my object of intent. Each picture is stunning. Even zoomed to the max, in a moving car, through thick traffic, my pictures still come out nice. I do wish it had a black and white feature, but every other feature is incredible. And, as stated the zoom works well. I still like my Nikon better, but this is much easier to travel with, and won't as easily be stolen in this environment. Further, it is tough, literally. I dropped it and it was run over by a passing car. I picked it up, brushed it off and kept taking pictures. The Africans around me were so shocked. Not that I showed it, but so was I. Overall, I do not get my black and whites, I cannot zoom as close as I do with my Nikon for macro shots, but I can get excellent pictures, the zoom and focus work in perfect synergy, and it can take my roughness and keep going with me, war zone, urban life, or home in the good 'ole US of A.
476952
I turn mine off and only use it when I need to print. I don't print alot of pictures, probably about 2-3 max when I do use it. So far the only problem I have had is that it dropped off my internet. I was able to get it back on quickly.
1464766
Actually I have owned 2 of these and my wife had 1. None of them print 5x7s or any size as they all have broken. The printer is a piece of crap. Do yourself a favor and don't buy one. The handful of prints I still have have all faded.
735083
The quality of the photos is very nice. Unfortunately, we haven't used it often as I thought we would. My husband likes printing images from our regular printer. I far as better options, I believe this is great for small pictures and would recommend it. If you like larger photos, use a regular printer.
580904
Is the transparency on 4x6" paper? I've never seen that before, but if it is that size maybe it would. This printer only uses 4X6 size paper.
31450
Unless you're printing large format images, the number of pixels is just a marketing gimmick because it's something that is very cheap for camera manufacturers to increase. For example a 10MP camera can print at 11x17" for high rest and 25x40" for a less crisp image. Most people will never print beyond 8x10. What really counts is the quality of the lens and the image processors - more than anything else, even zoom. Right now there aren't any reviews on the quality of images that P500 produces and there won't be until reviewers get their hands on production models - which according to various news sites it should be sometime this month. However, the specs look excellent, with some new techniques and processing tricks to produce higher quality images in some of the lighting situations that other super zooms have struggled with - but the jury is still out on this till the real thing is available.
537960
I personally have the 850sw and purchased it because a friend had it and loved it. I think that an extra 2 megapixels is overkill and merely ads to the noise at higher ISO settings. As long as you follow the scene modes you will get very good shots. 8 megapixels is plenty enough for the crop factor to enlarge so an extra 2x is a mute issue with me.
1567210
Wow, quite a question. You really need to ask your self what you will be shooting most of the time. One review wanted to take pictures of her baby, most of the time. Another may like scienery and travel. You really need to narrow your preferences. You could get this lens for a general all around lens, however there are many trade offs to consider. Generaly this wide zoom range will have issues with anything printed larger than 4x6 inches. Some may argue that point and say 8x10 to still have an acceptible image. Are you involved with other photo people to evaluate your images? Do you use photoshop to adjust your images? If so this lens will be a compromise in most cases. Two lenses with overlaping zoom ranges say 18-70mm and 70-200mm would be ideal. However I would recommend the Canon 28-135mm f 3.5 IS, it depends on your budget. You may want an image stabilized lens which this lens is. Check the reviews, also www.Photozone.de for excellent lens reviews. Good luck.
724089
The zoom is pretty decent for the price. A simple button zoom and at its maxed zoom the camera still delivers good quality photos. However, the zoom itself isn't that great for long distance. At max it seems like it can zoom into a medium shot of an object a few yards away. If you want a camera specifically for the zoom, I advise against this. It is good for close ups and medium shots however.
10243
My 610 works and produces above the norm consistently, had it since 2007 and I've had HP's, Epson's , etc and what really makes the 610 shine is to scan, save to desktop, and attach to an email, documents, photos, text and flawlessy. In fact I got Canons website for upgrades for software etc. and thought why??????????????. If it ain't broke........................Good all around every day machine but a photo above 8x10 should be handled by a Canon, I believe 9000 pro or an Epson 3880 for superior print quality!
1485123
I use it for ONLY e-mail or text printing. It is a good printer, but I require a much better quality. We are photographers so I use our MP960 Canon which is a great printer. Anything bigger than 8X10 I use a local business or web printers such as Shutterfly, Vista Print etc.
1720603
I would love to answer your question.I had purchased two of these.When they arrived neither one worked.My Hp Photosmart A646 is a excellent one .And yes they print those size prints and more.I wish they'd make update this little printer!Hope this helps' you.
2236586
Sacha, its got a decent zoom for such a tiny camera, but at full zoom ranges the images can get grainy. However for medium zoom, regular and macro, the image quality is really great. I like it as a point and shoot.
1619189
First, great camera, two issues. One it is a big zoom, like you said some times in the little LCD Pic are not sharp once you view on computer screen. Second and the reason I got rid of the camera because sometimes focus is really slow and it can and will take an out of focus pictures occasionally.
1624521
I have printed out a few pictures and the results are good. I did however adjust the color etc with Photoshop before printing. I also used photo quality 4x6 paper.
1015002
The 500 prints 1200dpi so if you have the depth of field and your software can handle it, you should be able to print as "photoy" as any printer out there. Be sure to use very bright paper and maybe even consider sheets with a semi-gloss finish.
966802
I printed an 8x10 photo of my car in the daylight and it came out great. I took a photo inside the house with not so great light and it came out a little dark and slightly grainy. This was a 5x7 picture. I just got the camera this week so I am still fooling around with it. I'm working with Photoshop Elements 4 (5 on order) to see if it can help out with the low light pics.