posted on February 6, 2001 02:29:32 PM
I am looking to buy an inexpensive digital camera for listing my items on ebay. I LOVE the Sony Mavica, but can't afford it. Not even close!
I saw the Polaroid PhotoMAX Fun Flash 640 Digital Camera at Walmart for only $79. It has the same resolution as the Mavica (the lower end one).
Have any of you tried it? How does it work? If you actually happen to have one, can you email me a pic you took with it so I can see?
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posted on February 6, 2001 02:41:37 PM
C|NET's review is here.
They weren't too impressed with it. If you're serious about selling, get a good camera. Poor pictures cost you in every sale you make. Read C|NET's reviews at www.computers.com.
posted on February 6, 2001 02:42:35 PM
Hi, I use the Fun Flash for my auctions. Got it at Wal-Mart for $79. It's easy to to use and the program to store your pictures is simple to use also. The pictures are surprisingly clear. I even take home photos with it that turn out nice. If are you are going to use it basically for auctions, then I'd say get it.
I love taking pictures and have my eye on the Sony with the 10x's zoom, but that will have to wait as it cost upwards of $800!
posted on February 6, 2001 07:02:43 PMluvmy2bears, I started off with the Polaroid Fun Flash 640 and found it was great for most things. It is only if you want to take real close ups of a ring or bracelet that it is no good, apart from that you can photo just about anything.
posted on February 7, 2001 04:35:47 AM
I use the polaroid 640. I love it, I agree it's not great for really close up photos of tiny items, but most of my stuff looks good using it, plus I use it to take pictures of the dogs and such. No complaints here, except that when I bought it it was a lot more expensive than they are now.
kerrydaway here and there......
kerrydaway1 at that other place
posted on February 7, 2001 11:03:02 AM
Wow! Kerrydaway, I checked out some of your auctions to sneak a peek at the pictures (I hope that's okay!
You used the Polaroid for those pictures you currently have listed? I'm amazed at how good they actually are. I'm just about to order the Mavica-90, but I'll really just be using it for online auction stuff, and if the Polaroid does that good of job, I just might save myself the $600! LOL
I am in amazement that a $79 digital camera could take pictures that clearly. (pleasantly surprised! LOL)
