Kodak T550 Advantix APS
Kodak T550 Advantix APS
USER REVIEWS
[Feb 04, 2003]
jorgecama
Expert
Strength:
· Size & weight · Optics · Nice fixed focal length · Good lens aperture · Nice viewfinder · Quick AF · Infinity focus lock · Accurate exposure meter · Decent macro capability · No red eye pictures
Weakness:
· High local price (cameras usually cost twice as much in Mexico tha in the USA) · Limited speed range on the slow side · Limited APS film variety Amazing optical quality in such a small package, pretty much like an Olympus Stylus Epic. Image quality still apparent when printing panorama shots. The cobra type flash works like silk against red eye. In all, a camera that produces excellent results. Unobtrusive, intuitive and reliable. Couldn't ask for more, if it wasn't for the APS format shortcomings. I only wish it had a bulb setting or an up to 4-second automatic speed. Kodak deserves all praise for this little gem. Customer Service Not required Similar Products Used: · Konica Revio CL · Nikon Nuvis i110 · Canon EOS IX Lite |
[May 14, 2002]
Jorge Luis Camacho
Expert
Strength:
- Size & weight - Lens quality (amazing sharpness) - Lens speed - No red-eye cobra flash - Focus range - Infinity focus - Self-timer
Weakness:
- Shutter speed range (1/4 - 1/500 sec.) Do not be fooled by the camera''s small size. It is not a toy. It produces colorful, sharp, well exposed, focused images. Its quality compares to that of the Olympus Stylus Epic. The T550 also takes great flash pictures; the cobra flash produces zero red-eye. Panorama shots taken with my Canon EOS IX Lite, using the same kind of film, are not any better than those taken with this small wonder. If you are looking for a tiny APS quality camera this is it. You will be amazed. The only thing I would hope the Kodak T550 had is a wider shutter speed range; slower for better Night-view pictures and faster for using ASA 400 film outdoors. Similar Products Used: - Konica Revio CL - Olympus i100 AF - Olympus Stylus Epic |
[Jul 26, 2000]
Paul
Casual
Strength:
Small, light, flip-up flash for good red-eye control, sharp f/3.5
Weakness:
Bit plasticky, but that makes it light. 1/4s slowest shutter speed. Perfect carry-anywhere party camera - small & light. Good red-eye control. Pre-flashes don"t work on drunken eyeballs - flip up is much better. Customer Service Not tried. Similar Products Used: Various APS p&s, various 35mm. |
[Sep 25, 2000]
Steve Valentine
Expert
Strength:
It's a light and pocketable gem with a sharp f/3.5 lens. The viewfinder is friendly to people who wear glasses. Its flip-up flash is good for preventing or reducing "red eye", and it is a rather powerful little flash to boot. A top shutter speed of 1/500th of a second is excellent. The "sleep mode" not only saves on battery power, when you reactivate the camera, your previous settings are saved. The case allows for easy access to the camera, and comes with a convenient belt loop.
Weakness:
Plastic makes me nervous, but it works, and it keeps the camera light. Its slowest shutter speed is 1/4th of a second; one second would have been better, or at least a bulb setting. The flip-up flash can hang-up on loose items. The T550 is an excellent carry-all-the-time camera that is ready when you need it. Its sharp lens, accurate lightmeter and almost-nonexistent shuter-release delay makes it a good candid camera. Customer Service N/A yet. Similar Products Used: None in the APS format, but I have used many other small "point-and-shoot" cameras in 35mm, half-frame, 110, 16mm, etc. formats. |
[Oct 23, 2000]
Rob Sanchez
Casual
Strength:
Great size! This camera you can take anywhere anytime. Takes great pictures. Always impressed with quality of pictures.
Weakness:
Plastic may feel a little weak. Three different picture options but only one is really ideal. The panoramic is little more than a half size regular... but it is a SMALL camrea Great idea to buy one, to be able grab and go while still getting quality pictures Customer Service not used Similar Products Used: Pentax, Minolta |
[Nov 12, 2000]
Tony Bradley
Casual
Strength:
Small size
Weakness:
The "cobra" flash feels flimsy and gets in the way if you're wearing a hat. For me, this is what a point and shoot camera should be. It is small, light, simple and quiet. You can just drop a roll of film in and start shooting. There is almost no shutter delay and the flash recharges quickly. The flash offers some useful options. The camera is small and quiet enough to allow you to capture candid shots. Customer Service Haven't needed it with this camera, I have had good experience with Kodak's customer service in the past. Similar Products Used: Advantix one use camera |
[Nov 19, 2000]
Woody
Intermediate
Strength:
Small & Light. Flip-up Flash produces virtually no red-eye, yet doesn't need to blind your subjects with pre-flash. Love that fast, sharp lens!
Weakness:
Looks like it is being discontinued due to consumer demand for zoom-lens cameras. :( This is a great pocket camera! The f3.5 lens, over 200-step focus, and broad exposure options have never been a letdown. Pictures are almost always well exposed and tack-sharp. I have purchased several T550s as gifts for friends. Unless you really need zoom, this is the best APS in the Kodak line. Customer Service Not Needed Similar Products Used: Kodak 3200, 4800, Canon EOS IX. |
[Nov 30, 2000]
Jeff Dunn
Intermediate
Strength:
Small, lightweight
Weakness:
None that I have found I wanted a small APS camera to once again try the APS format. I had a Konica that was small and fun to use, but gave it to a coworker. I wanted to try APS now that more labs are offering processing at a reasonable price. I bought this camera, ran a roll of Kodak 200 through it, got the pictures back and nearly fell over. I could not believe how incredibly sharp the pictures, taken both inside and outside, were. The contrast and color saturation were very good. The metering is fairly accurate, although shadows can trick the lens at time. This is a camera everyone needs--it fits in your pocket or on your belt--you won't even know it's there. If it is true that this camera is being discontinued, run--don't walk--to your nearest camera store and buy several. Customer Service Not needed Similar Products Used: Konica BMS 100 |
[Nov 29, 2000]
m. Cook-dougherty
Professional
Strength:
Small
Weakness:
no zoom I really love this camera for trips into NY city where you don't want to draw attention to yourself as a tourist. Very easy to attach to your belt or purse or slip in your pocket. Although there is no zoom in this model I do reccomend it as a good beginner camera. and an excellent vaue for the price. Customer Service none Similar Products Used: Canon Elf 2 |
[Dec 05, 2000]
ricardo anstead
Casual
Strength:
compact
Weakness:
cost of processing it is a fun small and sleek camera that goes anywhere. Customer Service none Similar Products Used: one time use Aps camera |