| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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- 4 out of 5
sleek, but a few annoying features
( - 9/7/05)Just got this camera because I needed more than the 3 megapixels my of old Fuji, plus I needed quick, accurate white balance for shots of fine art paintings. The camera has these, and a very good menu system, big lcd viewer for size of camera. Overall, a good camera - but a couple of annoyances: 1 - LIon battery does not charge IN the camera, you have to take it out and place it in a charger cradle, 2 - included power supply does not operate camera, you have to buy a separate power supply kit which includes a dummy battery. You replace the battery wth this dummy battery, which then connects to the power supply thru a little hole in the battery access door. Weird set-up, methinks. Great small camera otherwise, lots of resolution in a small package, understandable menus, fairly reasonable price. 3 x optical zoom is just typical in class. This is strictly a pocket camera, but offers high res, acceptable optics, some advanced features.