First and Last Digital Camera
353415
I just purchased this camera in the last 2 weeks, I can't get over how GREAT the photos are.  They are perfect, vibrant colors, clarity, sharp.  I bought this after reading reviews on Amazon.com and other sites (which also have great reviews for it) I print my photos out on photo paper and you can't tell it was printed instead of developed. Here is what I use: HP Deskjet 932C Printer. If I am printing up to a 5x7 I use Kodak Glossy Injet Paper (2 Sided). If I print 8x10's I use HP Premium Photo Paper or Kodak Premium Picture Paper.  They both produce stunning results.... Basically I love this camera, but if I had to pick 1 "Con" it would be: When using the back display the camera does eat up the batteries. I did purchase the Kodak Ni-MH batteries from Amazon which do better and charge in 3 hours. I have nothing but GOOD things to say about this package from KODAK! 1 more thing the kids love the "slideshow" feature which shows all the pictures stored on the compact flash card. I hook it to my TV with the supplied cable and press slideshow, and we just sit back and enjoy the photos.
1118572
I love this camera.  It is small, takes great resolution photos, is very easy to use (especially having had a Canon camera before), the screen is large.  This was the most sensible digital camera I have looked at or purchased for my needs.  After my last camera became obsolete since I could no longer find lithium ion batteries for it, I wanted a camera that used AA batteries.  I cannot appreciate this camera anymore than I already do.
2449315
The world of photography has changed so dramatically over the last 6-7 years that its honestly hard to put it into words. For the average person digital photography is a welcome advance in technology. No longer having to buy film, being able to see the end picture immediately, being able to make prints on your home computer, being able to shoot with your cell phone, etc.. There are really a hundred and one reasons why most people love digital photography.

There is another side to this coin however as there are those out there that do not like digital or what it has done to the entire field of photography over the last 5-10 years. I am one of those people. I absolutely love photography. Its not only my single favorite hobby, its also how I make my living. Its the entire process that I fell in love with, not just the end result. The loading of the film, the limited number of pictures per roll of film, the printing in a darkroom and most importantly the seemingly limitless creative aspects of film itself. There are so many things that you can do to alter the look of the film or print and I am sorry but running your picture through a filter in photoshop doesn't even begin to compare. The end result may appear similar but the process that got you there couldn't possibly be more different. I love the processes just as much as I do the end result and digital just doesn't even begin to compare.

Anyways this is where camera's like the Holga and Diana come in. These are camera's for people who are in love with film and the different looks that film can give you. These are sometimes referred to as toy cameras however that does not take anything away from these cameras or their ability to take pictures. I have been using a Holga for over 10 years and I can tell you first hand that if you take the time to master these cameras, you can take absolutely stunning pictures. You don't need 20 MegaPixels and a Carl Zeiss lens to shoot amazing pictures. In fact you don't even need a lens if your shooting with a pinhole camera.

Its nice to see that there are still people out there shooting with these kinds of cameras. There are even some that have given up shooting digital and come back to film. My hats off to those people because film is still where its at with photography. As for myself, I still shoot film 99% of the time and My Holga and Diana go pretty much everywhere I go. At around 40.00, you don't have much to lose in regards to trying them out.

5 stars!
4137203
The DMC-LC33 is my first digital camera; I've been using Leica "M" rangefinders for 20 years, and, candidly, the Leica lens was a major draw.  I just returned from my first real outing with the camera and I love it!
* I shoot every image at maximum resolution and print using Picture Window and an Epson 2200 -- 5"x7" prints are glorious; 8 1/2" x 11 " (~A4) are really good if viewed from a foot or more away.
* There are enough controls to put the photographer in charge if need be (I use the +/- EV control a lot), but on pure auto-pilot the exposures are always at least decent, usually better.
* I've had good experiences in "Leica mode" -- turn off the flash and display, compose through the optical viewfinder.  The exposure lag is the only downside I've found with this camera.
Highly recommended to any traditional photographer wanting to get their feet wet in the digital realm.
3485104
FYI!!!! look at the konica minolta's main web page/USA...it states that the company has ceased making cameras (recently). sony has taken over any "help" needed w/ them... but no more accessories etc...

great camera!!! pics are fantastic...
3706406
This was my first digital camera and it isn't a bad camera to start with. It is a bit big, and it doesn't have an optical zoom. However, I love the durability and it was a great first camera. What I especially liked about this camera was that when the screen broke (which I admit is my fault) I was still able to use it while I looked for a new one because it has a viewfinder. You'll definatly need to buy a new memory card after purchasing this camera, but I think that's pretty common among any camera you buy. It takes four AA batteries, so it is also almost necessary to buy recharable batteries. However, after I did that, I found it has a very long battary life. All in all, I liked this camera and was sorry to see I had broke it, but I'm ready for something smaller with an optical zoom.
1120259
This was my first SLR since converting to digital.  I previously had a 35mm Canon Rebel that I loved although it was rather basic and old, then I had a Canon Powershot which was good.  I was hesitant to switch to a digital SLR because I thought the Powershot was all that I would ever need; after all my old Rebel film camera was lacking in features and took average shots - so a point-and-shoot digital was better.  Why would I need anything more than a point-and-shoot?

I was so wrong.  The Canon Rebel XSi is an awesome camera, loaded with useful features that are easy to figure out.  The Rebel line has come a long way in innovation since going digital, and the control and quality of a DSLR cannot be touched with a point-and-shoot.  I still like my point-and-shoot because I can keep it in my pocket for easy traveling; but the XSi is my main camera.

If you are new to digital SLRs, or new to SLRs, or new to photography; or upgrading from a point-and-shoot -- this is the camera for you.  If you have the extra money for the T1i, it's a little better with video; but the XSi is still great for photography.

Check out the manual by Ben Long for a great set of instructions on how to use this camera.  It took me about a month of steady shooting to really understand it, but now it's like second nature.  I highly recommend this camera.
1032908
I got this camera used as a gift from my stepfather, and it has been a love affair ever since.  Having never used another digital camera I assumed that most cameras were just as fun.  I have since realized that this thing is a gem. It is now 2004 and it is discontinued and seems to be going up in market value.  The thing that I love the most about the camera after using other cameras is that it will take the picture when you press the button!!!!That is sooo important...the child turns to look at the camera and you have the picture!  The other thing I love about it is that I can take night pictures with it. The camera doesn't question my judgement...it will let me shoot in pitch black and then I can take it back to the computer and pull the image out digitally.... They are selling much fancier cameras now...but I want another one of these..(even though mine is working fine)
3400983
This is an excellent digital camera.  It's 10.2 mega pixel capability give beautiful sharp photos even at large sizes.  It has been easy to use too.
4385590
I began working as a photographer in the 1957.  There were two different situations that required two different light meters:  outdoors, the Weston Master.  In the Studio, the Norwood Director or its clone, the Sekonic 398.

I did little studio work so I loved and depended on my Weston.  That technology got old and unfashionable, but that meter still gave me the information I needed for great pictures.  I moved on to other professions and the camera equipment sat on a shelf.  The shutters got rusty and the leather got moldy.  And the sensor in my Weston died.  Eventually I retired and got back into photography.  Digital is great.  And whaduyu know, there was a place in England would rebuild my Weston Master IV!. but it died again.  (Why does the built in light meter on my Rollieflex, made in 1962, still work,  with the same technology?)

But now that repair company in England has gone out of business, but the Sekonic 398 is still around and you can get it new.  I Love It!  Fits right in the bag with my Panasonic LX5 and gives me readings I understand even if it is not the Weston.  And it never needs batteries.
4130782
This is my first digital camera and it's a fun one to use.  Take about 5 minutes to get started.  The LCD is not the easiest thing to get used to, but I bet it's that way for all digital cameras.
The 3X optical zoom is great, but the 9X digital really helps bring things close.
And best of all, NO SEPARATE USB CARD READER.  The USB cable plugs DIRECTLY in to the camera.  Forget the add-on reader, this camera has the plug right on it.
3985738
This is my first digital camera ever.  I had been putting off the purchase for a long time because I knew nothing about digital cameras and I was afraid of the learning curve.  This camera is really easy to operate and retrieve pictures from.  However it chews through batteries at an alarming rate and the Minolta accessories are {spendy}.
4672469
I had never used a digital camera before the finepix 2300, but certainly now that I have more experience with this kind of gadgets, I am certain that this was the best entry point. The 2300 is an excelent point-and-shot camera, with practically no problems whatsoever. Finepix's software and image downloading is very easy to install and use even to some very old computer models using WIN 98.
Even though I have two other more sophisticated digital cameras, I still carry my 2300 everywhere I go, and use it as a side camera. I have never noticed the "spots" somebody else complains about, and certainly one thing that I like to stress is that the guys at Fujifilm really did their homework well, since the camera has a great color sensitivity. I have taken lots of colorful pictures in all kind of situations and the only complain I have is that sometimes the flash is too weak if you are shooting outside.
This camera is so easy to handle that even children can use it. Even if the lenses are very small, the quality of the images are as good as the more expensive Nikon 775, and certainly the color is far better. It is not heavy at all and the monitor is brigth and sharp. I use mine with two 32 Mb Smartmedia Card and I never get out of memory.
I got my camera for a very low price, and certainly, if you do not want all the bells and wistles of more expensive and complicated cameras, try this one. It is worth every penny you pay.
4015378
This is my first digital camera and I am very pleased with it. Compact, light-weight and takes great pictures and videos. I was really impressed by the clarity of the pictures.
4326646
This is an ideal digital camera for people of all ages. It is simple to use and gives the highest quality and clearest images.
837245
this is the first time I have used a digital camera. I found this one very easy to use.and for my first time the photos came out good.the software was all so easy to setup and use.and it made even my photos not bad.the crop feature is fun.
121484
I got the SD1000 from amazon last June, and have never been more thrilled by a digital camera.  I've owned digitals since 1997, with a Canon, then an HP (I know, I know), and Casio, and now I've come back to the beginning.  I am a relatively poor actor living in LA, and so I was extremely picky about what I wanted in replacing my HP after it was stolen.  I really wanted initially to buy a sony cybershot, but it was a bit expensive, and I really have a problem with Sony's proprietary memory format.  The Canon SD1000 met all of my expectations and more.

It's small, and easily fits in a pocket.  It's fast, has a good optical zoom, SD memory card use (I use a 2GB card) and rechargeable LiIon battery.

It takes remarkable video for such a small device.  I'm part of a youtube documentary called Musecast, and have used the camera to film whole episodes on the go.  (search for "musecast youtube gathering" on youtube to see an example)

It also has an amazing macro capability!  Sure it's been a few years since I've owned a new DC, but I've never had that before, and it's amazing!!  Plus, with almost no knowledge of how to do it properly, I've managed to take some awesome shots in very-low-light conditions.  I uploaded a sample of me in front of the LA skyline to show.

It also has time-lapse video, which I've had a lot of fun with, and several fun filters like individual color enhancement.

It also features a nice accelerometer which knows which way the camera is oriented and turns the image on the display so it's always right side up!

I have absolutely no complaints about this camera.  I'm really trying right now to think of something, because I never trust reviews myself that are all positive like this...  I was initially concerned about the design, which I thought was pretty ugly and retro, but it's quite nice in practice, once you get it in your hands.  Oh!  ok.  if I had to complain about something, I'd say that the red-eye reduction is surprisingly poor.  Almost every picture I take with the flash (with the settings on automatic) requires me to fix the red-eye in iPhoto.  However, the camera itself has a red-eye removal tool!!

I see that the price is way lower than it was a year ago.  I can't see any reason not to buy this camera for the $160 it's being offered for now.  I'm probably going to stick with Canon for a long time.