Pentax IQ Zoom EZY-R Point and Shoot
Pentax IQ Zoom EZY-R Point and Shoot
[Apr 03, 2002]
whargis
Intermediate
Strength:
Easy to use. Cheap to buy. Takes great pictures.
Weakness:
It''s kind of large and clunky compared to what else is available. It is hard to beat this camera for the money. I am always surprised at how good the pictures are that this thing produces. I have several other cameras and this one consistently produces some of the better pictures of the bunch. This is a great little camera, has to be a fantastic camera to earn a 5. Customer Service None Similar Products Used: Olympus Epic Zoom 80 Pentax 928M Nikon Lite Touch 70 Leica C1 |
[Aug 18, 2000]
V Vadakan
Intermediate
Strength:
Surprisingly sharp pictures (when the focus is correct!) and just the right number of features for a beginner-intermediate photography. Nice zoom range.
Weakness:
After using this camera A LOT (and I mean A LOT!) all the camera's electricals simply stopped working. I took it in to be repaired and was told by a puzzled repairperson that it wouldn't be worthwhile to fix. I really loved the camera, but I guess it just can't take so much use. Also, as with so many point-and-shoots, focus was sometimes a little unpredicatable For a point-and-shoot, this camera offers a pretty consistently good picture, but it's probably best for casual use only. Similar Products Used: None |
[Jul 24, 2000]
Matthew Bailey
Casual
Strength:
Durability for the money can't be beat. As a camera to take with me on short hikes this can't be beat, it holds up getting bounced around and the picture quality is fairly good.
Weakness:
Focus is not as fast as I would like it. For the money this is a great point and shoot. I do wish the focus was a little faster, and that the red-eye reduction worked a little better, but oveall it is excellent for the money spent, $85.00. If you want a solid little camera that can get the job done without too many bells and whistles, I would reccommend this camera. Customer Service Haven't had to use it. Similar Products Used: Minolta point and shoot. |
[Jul 21, 2000]
Jeffrey C
Intermediate
Strength:
Sharp, cheap, simple
Weakness:
not cute I have the older one which is bigger and greyer. The lens is better than average sharpness, but does flare easily. This is a good simple camera that can take a fair amount of beating (in my case, in my backpack with no case). The camera has a strong and fast motor- more sturdiness. This new one is much smaller, but still has a little snout which is not pocketable. Despite the fact that nothing really stands out, it is a reliable picture taker with decent glass optics. Similar Products Used: None |
[Jun 08, 2000]
Chris Hrudka
Model Reviewed:
IQ Zoom EZY-R
Strength:
This camera takes great pictures, and is completly point and shoot for those of us who know little about taking pictures.
Weakness:
I dropped the camera 2 years ago and the case popped open a little, but not only was the film not ruined, the camera still works great!!! With the red eye reduction, zoom, and auto focus this camera is its own photographer! Truly a PHD camera (push here dummy) for those who want great pictures without having to take photography classes! Similar Products Used: None |
[Jun 05, 2000]
Steve
Casual
Model Reviewed:
IQ Zoom EZY-R
Strength:
Great cost point. $99.99 at Best Buy.
Weakness:
None noticed. I bought this for my mother-in-law and I like its ease of use better than my $250 Rollei Micron. However, the lens is a bit slower. Customer Service Left a voicemail. No call after 48 hours. Similar Products Used: Rollei Prego Micron |
[May 26, 2000]
James Lye
Casual
Model Reviewed:
IQ Zoom EZY-R
Strength:
Good build and reasonable size, with easy to use buttons. relatively quiet operation, not a noisy as canon's zoom shot. but more functions than others in the price range.
Weakness:
autoflash works only with the zoom slightly extended after "on". otherwise no autoflash. this is a design defect. This is 738G in Singapore and some other countries. An ok camera. not really that fantastic. Canon's zoom shot is sharper, but more noisy and poor plastic built. Pentax has better build, and more functions.....still exploring the camera. Customer Service Never tried Similar Products Used: Olympus Trip 31 |
[Mar 15, 2001]
R Hunt
Expert
Strength:
Exceptionally easy to use and loaded with features. I got for casual point and shoot photos when I can't pack along the heavy duty equipment. The price for the features and quality is unbeatable.
Weakness:
The zoom is a little slow to respond, but better than the other cameras in its price range. A well made, feature packed little camera, that anyone can pick up and use for an unbelievably low price. It even includes handy features for the beginning photographer to grow into with it's backlight feature and ability to hold the focus and metering for more creative picture composition. It's compact size makes it easy to take almost anywhere allowing everyone from beginners to professionals to have a camera along and never miss those great moments. Similar Products Used: olympus, Fuji, Minolta |
[Apr 14, 2001]
Bianca
Casual
Strength:
It does everything it says it does everything is good.
Weakness:
I haven't found any weaknesses and doubt I will. This camera rocks I thought the camera was excellent, even though I'm not a professional photographer. It has many different modes such as: bulb w/ flash, bulb, w/no flash, flash, daytime compensation, slow shutter speed w/ flash, slow shutter speed w/out flash, landscape mode, red-eye reduction, and a timer. Its a great camera if your not a beginner but not a pro either! Similar Products Used: I have used many different brands like nikon, fuji film, and other but this is what i have settled with. |
[May 05, 2001]
Jim Powers
Casual
Strength:
Easy to use
Weakness:
To small of a zoom lens Good family camera for the price. I only wish it had a little more range on the zoom. Similar Products Used: none |