Trust - Sometimes OK (Digital Cameras in general)

Member Name: melldrew2

Product:	Digital Cameras in general
Date:	03/06/02 (820 review reads)
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Advantages: Light and compact, simple to operate

Disadvantages: disappoint results

I have a Trust Spy@cam fun camera, which for what it is is very good. It works well, and gives expected results.
On this basis I was offered a Family@cam 500 for some item I was swapping.
The spec. was 3.3 megapixel, whcih appealed to me.
After "playing" with it I decided to compare results with my Kodak DC215 (circa 1 megapixel). Results - very dissappointing.
The resolution is no better, in fact I am sure it does not look as good.
The camera itself is basic - with fixed focus 10mm/F3, that seems fine as the auto flash function.
The ability to make AVI clips also works well.
Bundled software is Ulead Photoexpress 4.0, and Ulead Video Express, I have no comments here as I prefer to use other imaging software which I am familiar with for many years.
The memory is internal and connects via USB port, up to a 100 pictures at Hi res seem the norm, this can vary depending on content.
I tried to download the Win XP drivers from Trust website but it bombs out when trying to log in for this product, even though I am registered with other products from them.
Operation of the camera is simple and explained in the manual, although a picture and explanation of the LCD panel would benefit some users, there is none.
In general, I feel that this camera is not for the serious user, more a snapper when out on the beach.

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