A fun toy but that's about all. (Sipix Stylecam Blink)

Member Name: AngelaR76

Product:	Sipix Stylecam Blink
Date:	23/03/07 (47 review reads)
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Advantages: Small, light, fun to mess around with.

Disadvantages: Eats up batteries fast and takes poor quality photos.

I bought this camera when they first came on the market. At the time I couldn't afford a decent digital camera and this seemed like a cheap alternative at £39.99. It comes with software CD, strap, USB cable, manual and tilt stand.

Unfortunately you really do only get what you pay for. The camera works well in bright sunlight and takes half decent pictures, although not amazing quality. But in any other light it is no use to anyone. The pictures go grainy and dark, there is no flash so it simply doesn't work. You'd be better off buying a disposable camera instead.

The camera takes a single AAA battery and eats up the power very quickly. You will go through an awful lot of batteries and if you use the camera a lot, the amount you spend on batteries would be better spent on a slightly more expensive camera.

The Sipix Blink doubles up as a webcam which can be fun, but again this only works in good lighting. After dark it is pointless even trying, even with artificial lighting unless it is really bright.

You can also film short movies with this camera, although obviously they are of limited quality and length.

Overall, I would say this is a fun toy for messing about with friends but nothing more. Do not buy it if you want a decent camera because it cerrtainly isn't that.

Summary: Fun and cheap but not for the serious photographer.

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