451 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
93% of people recommend it.
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katy, Biggin Hill, Kent
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Small , compact, does what it says it will do, easy to use, good price, just point and shoot, not complicated. has its own case to protect it. Basic good camera.
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Reviewer left no comment
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
purchased 11 Jun 2009
Clara, Stalybridge
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Everything!! I use my camera often as i am a registered childminder. Its the perfect size and does everything I need plus so much more. Is also great value for money and have highly recommended to friends.
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No bad points about the camera itself, but the camera didnt come with a case, although they are cheap enough to buy seperate it was a little inconvenient.
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
purchased 11 Jun 2009
lisamarie , northampton
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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looks good, feels nice in your hand. Once you have flicked over the booklet and no your way around the camera its great.. i took the kids on a trip to the seaside, could'nt see the screen or what i was really taking.. i just kept on clicking!! got home put them on them on the pc... THERE GREAT! the image quality is fab. And all this from someone that finds new things scary!!
Going to put it on santa's list for my son.. well worth the money. GOOD PURCHASE.
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Not found any yet.. which can only be a good thing.
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 Jul 2009
jackie, west sussex
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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good sized view finder easy to charge and upload to pc.Clear images.
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none found so far
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Jun 2009
Amanda, Stoke on Trent
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Brilliant quality photos. Neat and easy to use!!
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None
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
purchased 08 Jun 2009
Frederick , Bradford
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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small to carry at all times. good results. well made.
always handy when needed.
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none so far.
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
purchased 07 Jun 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Compact but a little more bulky/heavier than some models, but overall a great little camera for the money.
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Reviewer left no comment
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
purchased 24 Jun 2009
Ian, Bury
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Great sharp images,very easy to use,nice light camera,great value!
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None!!!!
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
purchased 06 Jun 2009
Maria, Oakham, Rutland
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Not only does it look smart, it is smart. It's small, compact, lightweight, fits into a handbag or pocket easily; is easy to use. Does what it should do.
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Can't think of any!
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
purchased 02 Jul 2009
Rosemary, Surrey
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Easy to use camera, i bought this for my 9 year old son and he found it extremely easy to use and he has had no problems so far with it!
The picture quality is good and the settings on the camera as easy to adjust - an ideal 1st camera!!!
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Nothing!!!!
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
purchased 09 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Easy to use, quick picture taking, good image quality.
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Instructions poor, had to figure most of it out without!
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
purchased 13 Jun 2009
susan , swansea
, “Point & shoot”
Score 8.0/10
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ease of use, easy to charge battery, size and weight, value
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battery hatch slides open when you pull it out of case sometimes, USB port is fiddly
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
purchased 06 Jun 2009
Julie, Basingstoke
, “Point & shoot”
Score 8.0/10
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Takes good clear photos
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Buttons a bit small
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
purchased 21 Jun 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Excellent value for money - images are really clear - put an SD card in it and you'll not have to worry about dropping pics on to your computer. Card lets you take hundreds of photos so you can just keep snapping away and cherry pick your best shots and delete the remainder
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getting through and finding stuff within the menu system is cumbersome and a bit awkward but don't let this take away from a nice camera
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 Jul 2009
Debbie, Norwich
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Small, handy, great colour, does what it says.
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Havent found any so far
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 25 Jun 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Perfect....Took it trekking with me and took some beautiful shots, fast and easily. The quality is amazing, and the camera looks cute.
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Reviewer left no comment
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Jun 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 8.0/10
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Small and neat.
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None so far.
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
purchased 17 Jun 2009
Gilly, Oxford
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Easy to use and great pictures. Great for novice, snap happy photographer or teenager.
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poor quality feel buttons
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 02 Jul 2009
michele, grays essex
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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easy to use, point and shoot, easy to understand without looking at the manual, light weight, very easy to upload, cleaver use of same lead to attach to usb port / charge battery
excellent value and quality photos
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photos in a dark place u cannot see what your taking until it has been taken with the flash, charging socket is a little flimsy. a cover or pouch would have been nice
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 Aug 2009
amy, colchester
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 17 Jun 2009
Megan, Walsall Wood
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Neat compact easy to use really good picture quality
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Not found one!
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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great screen to view, good picture quality
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Reviewer left no comment
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 23 Jun 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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An excellent all round camera
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Reviewer left no comment
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 25 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Great for what I wanted, a small quality camera fior my handbag. And it manages to sort out my appalling camera shakes - David Bailey I ain't!!
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Feels a bit flimsy.
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 Jul 2009
Michael, Nottingham
, “Point & shoot”
Score 8.0/10
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Lots of featues and cheep
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shutter seems a little flimsy
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 29 Jun 2009
Fiona, Sheffield
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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I'm no photographer, but, with a bit of experience, this seems to produce great pictures
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Reviewer left no comment
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 29 Jul 2009
Rita, Northern Cyprus
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Birthday present, fits in my smallest hand bag... easy to use,
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Disappointed in the camera case... very tight fit...purchased a new one, that is much easier to get in & out..
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 03 Sep 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Solid camera. Good set of features. Good image quality.
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None
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 Jul 2009
Hazel, Romford, Essex
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Very easy to use and the pictures and video are very good quality for such an inexpensive camera.
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It would be nice if it came with its own carrier.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Aug 2009
Lynn, Rugby
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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I can use the camera without help this is a first.
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Reviewer left no comment
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 Aug 2009
STEVE, HUDDERSFIELD
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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VERY SIMPLE TO USE.JUST POINT AND SHOOT DOES EVERYTHING FOR YOU.FANTASTIC VALUE FOR MONEY.
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NONE
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 04 Aug 2009
Eleanor, Bedfordshire
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Rechargable battery, light, compact.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 12 Aug 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 8.0/10
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It's small
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 06 Aug 2009
SUSANNE, ESSEX
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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EASY TO USE
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 14 Aug 2009
Jacky , Dumbarton
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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easy to use and good value for money
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no case
purchased 29 Aug 2009
Amanda , Lancaster
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Easy to use. Excellent quality photos. Small enough to fit in a hand bag
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 19 Sep 2009
liz, swindon
, “Point & shoot”
Score 8.0/10
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easy to use and set up
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Reviewer left no comment
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 28 Jun 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 8.0/10
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small light easy to usen
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Reviewer left no comment
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 21 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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works well, good charging and easy to connect to internet, accepts normal memory cards has a great flash and many effects
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it's uhm i dunno
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 30 Jun 2009
Christopher , London
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Size, quality of images
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build quality could be better,
purchased 14 Aug 2009
brenda, surbiton
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Compact and easy to use I like the enlarge and trim feature and being able to change picture to black and white without losing the original
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The carrying case ordered to go with the camera did not fit and was of poor quality and I was unable to change it at the large Tesco near me, so I had to wait in for a second day to send it back. Would have preferred a time slot for delivery i.e.. A.M or P.M .
purchased 14 Aug 2009
Ian, Carnforth
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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It was bought for my six year old daughter who mastered most of the features in a couple of days. Great size for her too - she takes it everywhere.
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Not found any yet.
purchased 12 Aug 2009
James, Essex
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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great camera, very light and great picture colour
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none
purchased 07 Aug 2009
Sophie, Romford
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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It's easy to use, robust, takes good quality pictures & is cheap.
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It's a bit thicker than some other cameras on the market & isn't overly fancy but it's still value for money. If you want a slimline super duper camera, then you'd have to pay more money for it!
purchased 14 Aug 2009
Bob, North Wales
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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easy to use.
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Have not found ay as yet
purchased 19 Oct 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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simple to use stylish and good value for money
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none for the price
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 29 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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all round good camera
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Reviewer left no comment
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 27 Jul 2009
mahesh, london
, “Point & shoot”
Score 7.0/10
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good camera easy to use looks very nice
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 29 Jul 2009
hayley, manchester
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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the product is good for every day use of a camera easy to use and good qulaity
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it does not come with a case
purchased 30 Aug 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Nice cute colour! Easy to use, sturdy build, good picture quality.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 28 Jun 2009
frank, manchester
, “Point & shoot”
Score 8.0/10
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easy to use, small and compact
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 01 Sep 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Simple to use with excelent results. Childs play. 10/10
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None that have come to light.
purchased 04 Sep 2009
Pam, Grimsby
, “Point & shoot”
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easy to use, compact and good quality pictures
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none yet
purchased 17 Aug 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 8.0/10
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Very simple to use especially as a point and shoot camera.
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Not supplied with SD Card
purchased 11 Nov 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Camera's great. Compact size. Re-chargable battery lasts ages. Very good quality pics. Good range of features. Easy to slip into your bag or pocket and go!
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None
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 18 Jul 2009
Laura, Birmingham, UK
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Very easy to use, very simple. Picture quality is very good. picture is never blurred as there is the face recognition inclued in this product.
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None.
purchased 18 Aug 2009
Jane, St. Neots
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Easy to use
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Need to update memory cards
purchased 27 Aug 2009
Kasia, Bolton
, “Point & shoot”
Score 3.0/10
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modern, sleek looking and takes pictures quickly
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Ive had this camera 4 weeks and after a slight knock, the lens went blurry and the camera lens wouldn't work properly. Poor manufacturing and extremely poor build.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 04 Sep 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Very easy to use, and very good quality photos. Very compact design and light.
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The camera doesn't have many features, so I wouldn't buy it myself - however, it was an ideal present for an older relative as it is very easy to use.
purchased 13 Sep 2009
Babs, West Moors
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Simple to use, small and compact.
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Reviewer left no comment
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 25 Jul 2009
Bev, Redditch
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Brilliant size, easy to use, fab quality.
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None
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 23 Jun 2009
Mhairi, Dunfermline
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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Internal battery which is charged easily and lasts for ages.
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Reviewer left no comment
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 29 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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easy to use
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Reviewer left no comment
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 Jul 2009
Sarah, London
, “Point & shoot”
Score 8.0/10
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Easy to use and good pictures
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Feels bigger than my old camera
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 9.0/10
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perfect point and shoot pictures
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no camera case
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 11 Aug 2009
gaz, london
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 06 Aug 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Point & shoot”
Score 10.0/10
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Easy to use and nice bright outside clour , easy to find in my bag
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Reviewer left no comment
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 09 Aug 2009
Sarah , Glasgow
, “Point & shoot”
Score 7.0/10
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easy to use nice slim camera
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not enough memory ony holds 3 images so need to purchase a sd card
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 13 Sep 2009
Jennie, Berkshire
, “Point & shoot”
Score 3.0/10
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Reviewer left no comment
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Looks and feels cheap
Poor quality pictures indoors at nightime (even with the flash).
I would not recommend this camera, it is nowhere near as good as my previous Canon Ixus camera.
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
purchased 15 Jul 2009
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Camera Type
 
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Compact
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There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact.
SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs.
Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
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resolution (Megapixel)
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10.2
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Optical Zoom Ratio
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3
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The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
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Screen Size in Inches
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2.5
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Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
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Digital Zoom Ratio
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3
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Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
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Face Recognition
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Yes
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A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
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Face Recognition
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Face Detection
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A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
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Image Stabilisation
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Electronical Image Stabiliser
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If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images.
It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
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Image Stabilisation
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Yes
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If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images.
It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
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Colour
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Pink
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The main colour of the product.
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Colour
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Black
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The main colour of the product.
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Colour
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Silver
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The main colour of the product.
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Memory Card Slot
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Yes
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Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly.
Memory card slots come in many formats:
Compact Flash Card
Memory Stick Duo
Micro SD Card
MMC
SD Card
SDHC Card
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Media Format
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MMCplus
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This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to.
The main types of card media format:
Compact Flash
Micro SD
MMC (Multi Media Card)
SD Card (Secure Digital)
SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
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Media Format
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SDHC Card
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This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to.
The main types of card media format:
Compact Flash
Micro SD
MMC (Multi Media Card)
SD Card (Secure Digital)
SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
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Media Format
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SD Card
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This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to.
The main types of card media format:
Compact Flash
Micro SD
MMC (Multi Media Card)
SD Card (Secure Digital)
SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
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PictBridge
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Yes
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An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
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Macro Mode
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Yes
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This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
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Video Recorder
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Yes
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Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
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Manual Focus
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No
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Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
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Timer
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Yes
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Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
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Under Water
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No
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An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
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Weight (g)
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116
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The weight of the product in grams.
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Flash
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Yes
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Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash.
Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
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Shortest Shutter Speed
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1/1500
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This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
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Longest Shutter Speed
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8"
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This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured.
Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results.
Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
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Longest Shutter Speed
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8
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This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured.
Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results.
Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
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Max. Aperture Lens 1
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f3.2-5.8
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Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured.
If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8.
The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
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In-Built Memory (MB)
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9
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USB Port
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Yes
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Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
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WiFi
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No
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Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
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Also known as: Samsung ES55, Samsung, SAMSUNG ECES55, ES-55
Digital Cameras Buyers' Guide
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Manufacturer's Description
Packed with impressive features such as Digital Image Stabilisation to prevent blurred shots from hand-shake and the latest Face Detection technology, the ES55 certainly delivers. Boasting 10MP and a 3X optical zoom all wrapped up in a sleek body available in a host of exciting colours.
Digital Image Stabilisation
DIS makes thousands of adjustments a second, enabling you to take ultra clear images without blur – even in low light conditions…
Face Detection
Each time you click, your camera automatically recognises if there is a face in the shot. It then optimises the focus and brightness of up to nine faces for stunning, natural looking portraits…
Blink Detection
The Blink Detection function detects when a subjects eyes are closed; this feature triggers the camera to automatically take three shots in order to capture the eyes open…
Beauty Shot
The Beauty Shot function uses face detection technology to retouch the facial skin to appear brighter and to give the impression of a smoother skin tone. This can be done either while shooting or during playback…
Smile Detection
Smile Detection ensures that no happy moments are missed by taking the shot automatically when smiles are detected…
Photo Help Guide
If a problem is encountered during shooting, troubleshooting instructions are provided so that image correction can be easily performed by anybody. Step-by-step instructions with simple illustration on use of the camera are provided through the LCD for users convenience…
Li-on Battery, in camera charging system
Charge the battery inside the camera from a standard electrical socket or alternatively straight from a USB port connected to your computer. No need for additional charger and greater user flexibility…
Recycle Bin
The Recycle Bin Function allows you to retrieve images if you’ve accidently deleted them…
Function Description
Helping you see clearly, the Function Description gives you quick, clear descriptions of each icon and function on the camera. So whether you’re a novice or an advanced user, the Function Description will ensure that you’ll make the most of the camera’s amazing capabilities without leaving you in the dark…
Score 8.1/10
Score 9.1/10
