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Gateway DC-M50
Editor's Review
Owners agree: The five-megapixel Gateway DC-M50 delivers remarkably poor performance. Though it costs far less than other 5-megapixel cameras, the owners' reviews of the M-50 speak for themselves: its substandard image quality makes it a camera to avoid, no matter how low the price. If you want an affordable 5-megapixel camera, Digital Camera HQ recommends you look at the Editors' Suggestions above.
Specifications
- 5.0 megapixels (effective)
- 3x optical/2x digital zoom
- autofocus only
- program exposure only
- JPEG file format
- ISO range 200 - 400
- 4 AA batteries
- movie mode (no sound)
- Release Date: Oct 28, 2003
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Gateway DC-M50 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
However it probably pays to check with Gateway with respect to the condition of your camera.
For further information on warranty, please log on to this site :
support.gateway.com/support...
The CD that comes with the camera contains driver for Win98SE which you probably won't need and Direct X 8. There should be another CD containing a picture viewer software. You don't miss a lot if they are not in the box.
Win98SE driver for the camera can be downloaded from the Gateway site and for picture viewers, you can download Irfanview or Picasa2 which are quite popular.
The pictures are not very sharp on the computer, but better than when it first appear on the LCD.
Slight adjustments on sharpness, contrast and brightness can be made through Irfanview or Picasa 2. You can also rotate the pictures if necessary.
The original package comes with a 32 meg SD card, you don't miss much if it is not there. A 512 meg card probably works with the camera while 1 gig card may or may not be compatible.
If you need anything else, try to log on to the following site :
support.gateway.com/s/camer...
Gateway DC-M50 Reviews
Gateway DC-M50 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 4.0 out of 5
I just recently purchased this camera and I do have to admit that I like it, although it is bulky. It takes very nice pictures and it is easy to use.
- 3.0 out of 5
My biggest problem is that I will take a picture and it will not turn out at all. After using a card once it is not reliable. Now the shutter suddenly won't open. No support from Gateway.
- 4.0 out of 5
It is not a camera for the professional or for a camera dummy. It does take time to learn and is not user friendly to everyone. I have enjoyed this camera and for the price it has been worth it.
- 2.0 out of 5
I ask my husband to purchase this DC-M50 for my birthday gift after I saw it on the shopping channel. I was so surprise to see how difficult is was to use. The pictures are not very good quality and it takes too long to take a picture. I asked him to return it and get another brand. Gateway also charge a 15% restocking fee. I guess gateway gets you rayally either way you look at it.
- 4.0 out of 5
I too, had problem using this camera. My first photos were pretty bad. After getting a few hints from a professional (ie. don't use highest resolution, finding and learning a few settings), the photo quality has greatly improved. Not a bad purchase (or gift in my case).
- 4.0 out of 5
Good battery life. Excellent picture sharpness and resolution. Many options that you'll only find on professional cameras.
- 3.0 out of 5
- 1.0 out of 5
