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This 8.0-megapixel digital camera from Optimus is the perfect way to capture crisp and clear photos.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.5 stars
(based on 39 reviews)
70% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Bright LCD(24), Comfortable controls(20), Durable(4), Easy setup(16), Easy to keep clean(12)
Cons:
Long lag time(10), Poor in low light(4), Weak construction(5)
Best Uses:
Art(3), Documentary(6), Fun(20), Photojournalism(6), Travel(15)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(16), Getting started(5), Hobbyist/enthusiast(7)
 
"A camera that gets the job done!!"
By photogirl from Austin, Texas on 7/2/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The camera actually takes pictures in the dark, (eg.)birthday parties - the pictures were terrific!!! The LCD is large and the camera is very light and can be taken anywhere. It is versatile, economical - takes great pictues.
Good and efficient camera considering the cost!!!

 
Good Camera
By libby from shirley NY on 7/1/2008
Pros:
Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean
Cons:
Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses:
Fun
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love this camera most for the easy use of it

 
I love this Camera!!!
By Ms. lady from Philadelphia on 6/22/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Pictures are CLEAR
Cons:
It eats batteries
Best Uses:
Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love this camera! It's easy to use and it's afforable. Plus, the pictures are clear and clean. And I say if you have problems with this camera...you're just using it wrong. I wouldn't tell a professional to get this camera, but I would recommend it to anyone who just wants to have fun and take pictures.

Images shared by: Ms. lady

I just like having fun

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its ok
By Ant from NJ on 6/20/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Strong Construction
Cons:
Poor Operation in Low Light
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i've only had the camera for about 6 or 7 months and the flash stopped working out of nowhere. other than that. its a pretty good camera for the casual user

 
Great camera if it lasted longer
By disappointed mom from Wenatchee, WA on 6/16/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup
Cons:
Weak Construction
Best Uses:
Fun
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

bought camera for teenager for Christmas. Was impressed with the quality of picture but it died after 6 months. Hope to get a replacement and then my opinion might change.

 
For the $$ it's Really a Great Camera
By JoeVerified Reviewer from Arlington, TN on 6/8/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Good features, GREAT PICTURE QUALITY, Great pictures, Large LCD Display, Sepia Blk White Phot, Strong Construction, Viewfinder
Cons:
Long Lag Time
Best Uses:
Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

There are some people that wouldn't be happy with this (or any other camera) if it were FREE! The only down thing I can say about this is the Lag time, and you get used to that. For the cost of the camera, it has features on one found at nearly 3X the price. [...]

 
"Don't judge a book by its cover"
By jakie from San Jose, CA on 5/23/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i use this product for EVERYTHING

 
Perfect first camera
By jay from San Jose, CA on 5/21/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy to Keep Clean, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

perfect camera

 
Great Camera
By Tony-Minneapolis from Minneapolis,MN on 5/13/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup
Cons:
5 seconds to take a pic
Best Uses:
Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Getting started
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

very nice camera for the price and it is lower than I paid back in February. The display is great, no squinting. The pictures are crisp. I took a trip to Washington DC to photograph the capital and the pictures came out better than I thought. I was a novice but the camera compensated for my naivate.

 
Great First Camera
By Bob from San Jose, CA on 5/12/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Fun, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Getting started
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This a great first camera that I got for my son for his birthday and it's been great for him.

 
One Knows A Deal
By Blaqsun2006 from Phx, Az on 5/5/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, For the price its great
Cons:
Long Lag Time
Best Uses:
Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

For the price of the camera and as a casual user the camera is great. The battery life is good as long as you dont abuse it and play with it like it is a toy.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
optimus 5.0 megipix camera
By sandy028601Verified Reviewer from Hamilton,ohio on 5/1/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Easy Setup
Cons:
Weak Construction
Best Uses:
Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Getting started
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

i used my optimus 5.0 megipix camera for just about everything travel or taking pictures of my pets and its good for documenting documents or headstones for my genealogy projects. the things that bugs me about the camera is it doesnt last for very long user wise, i had my first optimus camera about 6 months the replacement didnt fair as much i cant download anything right so im stuck with a camera that doesnt work
thanks

 
SMART AND SHARP
By GREG THE CAMERA ENTHUSIAST from SOUTH BEND, IN on 4/27/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Strong Construction
Cons:
Long Lag Time
Best Uses:
Documentary, Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

OVERALL I LIKE THIS CAMERA BECAUSE IT TAKES SHARP PICTURES IN ALL IT'S MODES. IT'S EASY AND FRIENDLY TO USE AS WELL.

 
Great Camera
By TJVerified Reviewer from Overland Park, KS on 4/25/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Strong Construction
Cons:
Long Lag Time
Best Uses:
Fun
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This camera is great. The image quality is amazing. As for the user manual, its on the CD. Just right click on your CD drive and hit open, and its under (suprise of all suprises) User Manual. All digital cameras that use AA batteries will eat through alkaline, this one included. A pair of lithium AAs will fix that problem. The menus are easy to use and get to, and are very easy to understand. The auto features, such as the autoflash and autofoucs are much more reliable than on other cameras. Overall, this is an amazing camera.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Camera !
By BassethoundVerified Reviewer from Kernersville, NC on 4/22/2008
Pros:
A lot of features, Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have read the other reviews, and the negative ones I do not agree with. All digital cameras are battery hogs--this one seems no worse than others. Get a good set of rechargeables and keep an extra pair on hand. There is a good set of instructions that comes with it, 24 pages worth--you just have to take the time to find it on the cd and then print it if you need a hard copy.
Now about the pictures. I have taken a lot of really great pictures wth the camera after spending a minimal amount of time learning how to use the pre-programmed settings. The anti-shake technology has been great, giving me blur free pictures with just about anything I throw at it. The pre-programmed settings are represent by easy to understand icons, and there are enough of them to cover most settings, from lanscape to sunsets to beaches and sports action shots, and more. I used the sports action shot to take a picture of a canoe crashing through white water and not only was it blur free, it froze the water in place and showed it all crystal clear. I went to a farmers market and took scores of beautiful vibrant shots of flowers using the macro setting. I have taken pictures of sunsets that were the most beautiful shots from any camera I have ever used. I don't know how this camera compares to its much more expensive counterparts, but I am definately happy with what I got. I highly recommend.

Images shared by: Bassethound

Picture taken in shade without flash

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The Dan river, Danbury, NC

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Discontenting, at least
By He who avoids destruction from Russellville, AR on 4/4/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Large screen
Cons:
Drains batteries, Fragile-exposed screen, Long Lag Time, Poor Operation in Low Light, Weak Construction
Best Uses:
Documentary
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This warranty saved of lot trouble after the screen , without cause, stopped working. With no instructions at all, much less to solve this problem it sadly isn't a very good deal.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
NOT RELIABLE
By max from flower mound, texas on 3/19/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD
Cons:
LENS STICK OPEN, Weak Construction
Best Uses:
Fun
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I returned the first of these cameras that I got at Christmas after about a week. RadioShack was kind enough to make an even exchange with the camera. Now the new camera is doing the same thing about just a few uses. The lens sticks open and the camera will stay on only a few moments.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
TERRIBLE CAMERA
By Kay from Charleston on 3/13/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD
Cons:
BATTERY DRAINER, Long Lag Time, Poor Operation in Low Light, Weak Construction
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This camera is terrible.The user guide is non-existent and ridiculous.it is not user friendly at all.It drains batteries, no matter what type you use.The lag time is forever.I would not recommend this to anyone.May as well buy a disposable camera.

 
mixed feelings
By nat from ny on 2/10/2008
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I do enjoy the variety of features this camera has, especially for its price i think it does a nice job but i am wondering, like everyone else, why on earth it doesn't come with a manual?? Very frustrating! Especially having received it as a gift..other than that pic quality is great

 
I did not like this camera.
By Not thrilled from Denver, CO on 2/9/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup
Cons:
Long Lag Time
Best Uses:
Fun
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This camera has some really great features on it. The lag time on this camera is long though. I use this camera to take pictures of my toddlers and they moved before the camera can snap the shot. They see the first flash and think the picture is done, move and the second flash snaps the picture. Works better for still pictures. The battery life is extremely short. I took 4 pictures and the batteries were dead. I also had a problem with the camera shutting itself down. The user's guide needs to be more informative.

 
NEEDS TO BE CHEAPER
By 46763483676 from buffalo,new york on 2/9/2008
Cons:
The high price
Best Uses:
The screen
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

well it's an all around but seriously how do you guys expect to sell cameras at those high prices.Many of my friends pay hundreds of dollars for one digital camera.I truly believe you should lower these high prices at all circumstances.I garuntee you an increase in digital camera costumers.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent Value
By Complete Endo from USA on 2/6/2008
Pros:
Awesome Zoom, Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, GREAT PICTURE QUALITY
Cons:
None yet
Best Uses:
Fun, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use this as my back up camera and take it to places where I will not dare bring my most expensive cameras. It never let me down and I've got results that rival my more professional cams.For the money, it cant be beat.

 
awesome buy awesome result!
By Mike the bike from Manhatten, NY on 1/18/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

THIS PRODUCT IS THE BEST THING I COULD EVER BUY AND ITS AND AWESOME PRICE!

 
Great Deal
By Swamprat13 from Florida on 1/18/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup
Cons:
Long Lag Time, Wouldn't work when cold
Best Uses:
All around intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love this camera, with any digital camera you need to buy the nickel rechargable batteries. All my digital cameras used batteries like water. I loved the pics i took in the snow and mountains. Came out great, the one downfall is that when it got too cold it would shut off, which i guess isnt a real downfall it was saving itself.

 
Lacking better instructions.
By Pat The teacher from Greenup Co. KY. on 1/15/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD
Cons:
Long Lag Time, Takes too long
Describe Yourself:
Getting started

I got this camera as a gift for Christmas. Being a Senior citizen, it is kinda complicated. I need better instructions for it. [...]

 
How come no manual??
By Collie lady from northern MI on 1/3/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD
Cons:
Long Lag Time
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It's cute, it's compact, but like most digital cameras the lag time is horrible. I photograph puppies and by the time it takes the picture, the puppy is nowhere in sight! Pictures are clear and crisp but I don't understand why a users manual is not included - or at least on the accompanying CD!!

 
Battery life is too short
By Tamboe from Texas from Arlington, TExas on 12/26/2007
Pros:
Not user friendly
Cons:
Battery life is terrible
Best Uses:
Fun
Describe Yourself:
Getting started
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

the quick start guide does not have ALL the features listed, its very confusing & not easy to understand. I am returning the camera.

 
Actually Pretty Nice
By R3volution from WA on 12/26/2007
Pros:
CheapStandard SD Memory, Comfortable Controls, Takes great photos
Cons:
Battery Sucker
Best Uses:
Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I got this camera for christmas. I've never heard of the brand but this camera actually takes great pictures. I took about 50 right after I opened it up. Took out my SD card and checked the photo quality on my laptop and it was great. This may be harder to use for those who do not like a lot of options and controls though. You can still use it out of the box but all the settings can really be tweaked.Even the ability to take slow shutter pictures like the ones you see in magazines where a slow shutter will make car lights on dark roads stretch out across the entire photograph and into the distance.Only problem I have seen so far is the consumption of battery power, which is fairly high. I'm using the Radioshack batteries I got with it though. I'm going to look into some better ones.Still, I think this is a pretty good camera unless you're a professional photographer with a big ego maybe.

 
Where is the manual/book
By sarndav from WV on 12/18/2007
Pros:
nice viewing screen

Im not sure how well I like the camera. I do know that the batteries dont last anytime at all. I like the big lcd screen.
But,,,,,where in the world is the manual. You have to get the camera info from the cd that came with camera. Like who has time to go through all that. I want a book that I can refer to.

 
excellent camara and value
By Marty from Boynton Beach Fla. on 12/17/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Short Lag Time, Strong Construction
Cons:
need detail users guide
Best Uses:
Documentary, Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

must use ni-mh batteries to take 60 pictures,use instructions not in detail,took 190 pictures and 3 videos all came out good.

 
Got it on sale, not too impressed.
By Ratchet of Knoxville from Knoxville, TN on 12/3/2007
Pros:
Durable
Cons:
Low Quality
Best Uses:
Dollywood pictures
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I got this @ Black Friday sale. It does take good pictures, but the battery life is dismal. The menu is kind of confusing to use, so I don't recommend it to the elderly or technilogically challanged. It also takes a second or 2 after you press the button for it to actually take the picture, so sometimes the moment is lost. I plan on taking it back for a refund and buying another camera.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Don't get this
By mattthemanVerified Reviewer from Bergenfield, NJ on 12/1/2007
Pros:
Good Value
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

OK i got this camera on Black Friday for [$].I was playing around with it taking pictures and everything adding the software to my computer and all that good stuff until it shows REPLACE BATTERY.At that moment I was very ticked off. The same day I get it, it run's out of battery?!The camera is great and all that but it's not like I have money to waste on battery every time I take pictures.Right now i would recommend the GE E850. I'm planning to get that camera that comes with a CHARGER!Hope this review helped.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Optimus 8.0MP is a 10 to me
By NewtonKid from Newton Highlands, MA on 11/26/2007
Pros:
High Quality, Multiple Points
Best Uses:
Light and Compact
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I got this camera on Black Friday Sale. I tried it over the holiday, and I was surprised by its functionality and photo-quality (in dark rooms). It's the best value for money - no other camera of 8+MP is priced under [$]. I wonder which company owns the Optimus brand?

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Value
By amistique569Verified Reviewer from Clinton, NC on 11/25/2007
Pros:
Good Value, High Quality
Cons:
Complicated to understand
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Used the camera for outdoor pics and they were great. Just remember to use image stabilization.

Images shared by: amistique569

Boxers

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good
By Alana from Portage, IN on 11/24/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The Camara is good. The only bad thing i would have to say is, certain batteries dont work for this product. But Besides that, the camara is great.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Poor Quality
By gkelley3 from Tampa, FL on 11/23/2007
Pros:
Large Display
Cons:
Bad Value, Cheaply Made, Horrible pictures, Horrible sound quality, Low Quality
Best Uses:
I returned it same day
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This camera, priced at [$]on Black Friday seemed like a good deal. It is not.Even though it is an 8MP camera, the picture quality, on the highest setting is horrible.It also takes .avi movies, however the sound quality is very tinny and distorted.The case is cheaply made and I got the feeling that the battery compartment would not take too many openings and closings before it snapped off.I hope you have better luck than me. I returned it same day for a better quality, though a little more expensive, camera.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent camera
By NJdevil from Perth Amboy, NJ on 11/23/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Cons:
Batteries die very quick
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

very good buy and got it on sale for [$]with a free 256 mb sd card, worth every penny excellent quality photos

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
the best camera ever!!!
By joey the fish from westfield, ma on 11/23/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Best Uses:
Taking pictures at sport
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

the face detection is awsome and probably the easyist camera i have ever used

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Deal
By Steve from New York on 11/23/2007
Pros:
Good Value, High Quality
Best Uses:
Taking any picture
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This camera is ia great buy!I got it today on sale for only [$]. Very good pics! There are lots of picture options. I shot almost 50 pics and there were no problems. Very easy to use. Long battery life. Overall, this is a great camera.

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