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Reviews of Disposable Cameras
Jeremy wrote: " wrote in message oups.com... Jeremy wrote: You can simply apply the word "mediocre" to all of them, and there'll be not much need to do multiple reviews. Honestly, who would bother studying reviews of low-end stuff like that? I agree. And since most of them out-perform the cameras used by Louis Daguerre let's agree all his images were worthless ****e too. Why anyone used cameras before multicoating was perfected beggars belief! Why are you comparing apples to oranges? Disposable cameras may be utilitarian, but they do not represent the level of quality that would be considered even barely adequate for a serious shooter. They serve a purpose for use by the Great Unwashed, but nobody would read comparative reviews of cameras in that class. They might not read comparative reviews, but they ask the guy behind the photo counter for a recommendation. There are name brand and store brand, some with 400 speed film and some with 800, some with zoom lenses, underwater cameras, one that proudly advertises the two-element lens. I haven't used enough of them often enough to form an opinion, and at what they pay me I'm not sure how much of my own money I want to put into it. I'll steer them toward something with 800 speed film unless they know they're going to be shooting in sunlight or they'll want enlargements. It all seems to look fine on 4x6 prints. When I went to DC I didn't want to lug around something big and heavy that I cared about, so I got a disposable that I could put in my pocket. It lacked versatility, but other than that I can't complain about my 4x6's. |
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I'm not. As camera quality increases 'serious shooters' always up their
definition of the minimum quality deemed acceptable. If images from anything less are unacceptable, obviously everything taken by those who came before fall into that category. The results from many disposable cameras outshine the equipment used by pioneers; if they had been available in that day they would have been used in preference by 'serious shooters'. Even Picasso threw away his easel when he got his hands on a Fed 2. I love the old Goon Show recordings (not sure if this will make sense outside the UK) and when they recently broadcast them on BBC7 I still tuned in and loved. I can't imagine the sort of person that would refuse to listen to them solely because they weren't in stereo. Anything that encourages ordinary people to pick up a camera and start taking pictures is great! And they get just as much use from consumer advice as the rest of us and belong equally in this NG. Now pick up your rattle and put it in your pram. |
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Reviews of Disposable Cameras
Well put Dunx.
While I can't help the OP, I can speak from some experience with a Fuji Marine disposable that I sent on a world trip, to several photographers in different countries, each of whom took a single snap. (See 'chain cammie' threads on www.photo.net) After nearly a year, including several plane trips and presumably quite a few xrays.., it came back to me. In general, the images were very good, and a couple of them were quite stunning. Contrasty? Yes (although poor printing didn't help - I plan to film scan them when I have time..). A little distorted at the outer edges? Yes. Sharp across most of the image field? - surprisingly so. Sadly I don't have them posted at the moment while I am replacing my webpages, but if you ask nicely.. Yes, when I want pin sharp images at 11x17 or more, out come the big guns, MF if necessary. But I do not denigrate disposables (while i don't use them often, I carry a tiny 4Mp p&s when i don't feel like lugging a big camera). And I would suggest some folk go back to their roots from time to time to keep their feet on the ground. Lastly, the original post did not indicate anything other than wanting to know which were the better ones - so as an answer, I would suggest the Fuji Marine is a pretty good example (Fuji 800 is a very good film for that speed), and being able to submerge it is pretty cool... The only problem I noticed with being in an underwater case was that the shutter was very indistinct - it was difficult to know if it had actually fired. But it had..! |
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Reviews of Disposable Cameras
On 2006-05-17 14:11:47 -0400, "Jeremy" said:
"Greg Hansen" wrote in message ... Is there a good source that discusses disposable cameras? Like shutter speed and aperture, repeatability of shutter speed, lens quality, any color filtering (underwater cameras?), and whatever else there might be to say about them? You can simply apply the word "mediocre" to all of them, and there'll be not much need to do multiple reviews. Honestly, who would bother studying reviews of low-end stuff like that? They are however, better than the 110's and other assorted cameras used for snapshots for years. I have found most serve the purpsoe quite well. -- Jim |
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Greg Hansen wrote in :
Is there a good source that discusses disposable cameras? Like shutter speed and aperture, repeatability of shutter speed, lens quality, any color filtering (underwater cameras?), and whatever else there might be to say about them? I would say that they are a great improvement over the old Kodak Instamatic cameras, and the like, simply because the lens element hasn't been abused for six or so years, and wiped off with a sandy towell 14,000 times etc. They dont compare to a well maintained slr just because they are more limited as far as adjustments such as depth of field, or light regulation. The same is true with point and shoots. If you are one of the many that can't be botherd with taking care of equipment, they are a great option. They wont match the other guy with the nice slr, but any picture is better than no picture. The camera you have with you when something happens is the very best camera at that moment. That said, in ten years, when you see the defects in the pictures that would have been better done with an slr (or medium format, or view camera) you will likely be wishing you had spent the money, time, and effort on a real camera. My .02, and worth less in many places. |
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