Great fun! (Sipix Stylecam Blink)

Member Name: wellyboot

Product:	Sipix Stylecam Blink
Date:	02/08/02 (139 review reads)
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Advantages: small, easy to use, cheap

Disadvantages: heavy on batteries

I've had this camera now for a month or so and am still amazed by it. For the price, you really don't expect that much, but I have been pleasantly surprised by it time and time again.

I got the camera as I a) couldn't afford a 'proper' flashy digital camera and b) thought it would be really useful for taking lots of snaps (summer BBQ's, days out etc) and emailing them to family and friends.

My first tentative shots were of things inside the house - the cat, vase of flowers, a pair of trainers (??) and I legged it upstairs to the computer to plug it in (tiny little USB cable comes with it) to transfer my pics which was quick and easy to do using the software provided.

I would say that from then on, I have achieved probably about a 60% success rate - meaning that more often than not, the shot you take, comes out the way you intended it to. What tends to happen, is that the shot blurs around the edges, and it is very difficult to capture anything that is moving (even remotely) as the shutter speed is so slow, you need a VERY steady hand indeed, and if you can remain statue still for a couple of seconds, your sorted.

Outdoor pictures look fantastic, helped along by all that natural light, and the pictures I have of my garden are really very good.

Don't under-rate this camera because of it's size and price, but don't expect too much from it either, I'd recommend this camera for people wanting to store their pictures digitally, and for emailing.

To get the best results, I tend to take several pictures of the same shot, to ensure I get one of good quality, but it's just so cute and easy to use. The only niggle I have about it, is that it eats up batteries like anything, make sure you buy a bumper pack at the same time as purchasing it!

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