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Reliability. Performance. Technology. Leadership. The Toshiba name means all this and more. Toshiba builds upon this heritage by delivering the industry's most innovative, high-quality solutions.
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No message left? Select models will store up to 50 individual records that may be dialed automatically from the phone's memory. On select models, Toshiba innovative face-up cradling design (Reversible Charging System) leaves the LCD visible even when the handset is in the cradle making the name (if available) and number immediately visible. Toshiba offers the optimum performance of 900 MHz Spread Spectrum (SS) transmission. Spread Spectrum (SS) provides greatly improved security, virtually noise-free conversation, and long-range transmission. With the Advanced Compandor Noise Reduction System, sound quality rivals that of a wired model. By compressing, then decompressing signals between the handset and base, it "squeezes out" static and noise for remarkably crystal-clear sound. Answer a call just by touching any button on the handset. The Any Answer Key works great when you're trying to answer the phone in a darkened room. The helical antenna is stronger and smaller than conventional "whip" antennas, so it won't break or get in the way when talking on the handset. It's also more durable and delivers clearer transmissions than other cordless phone antennas. With Caller ID on Call Waiting, consumers can see the name and number of the person calling right on their handset's LCD screen and decide if they want to answer or not. Toshiba Digital Call Protect Privacy Scrambling guards against eavesdroppers on other cordless phones, baby monitors, and most scanners. For added security, the Digital Security Code feature randomly selects one of 65, 536 security codes preventing nearby cordless phones from picking up your conversations.
Amazon.com Product Description
Toshiba's SX2809 900 MHz digital spread spectrum (DSS) cordless phone lets you roam around your home while you talk. 900 MHz DSS technology provides a remarkably clear signal, with less interference or the threat of someone listening in on your conversations. Spread spectrum technology provides long range (up to 3,000 feet), and helps eliminate interference from baby monitors or analog scanners. The phone is caller ID/call waiting compatible, and it can store up to 50 names and numbers in its caller ID memory.
Additional features of the SX2809 include an adjustable handset volume and ringer control; Compandor noise reduction; a programmable digital security code; tone or pulse dialing; an easily replaceable battery, a low-battery indicator, a seven-day standby battery life, and a reversible charging system; flash, pause, and last-number redial; 20-number speed dial; any-key answering; and a headset output for hands-free conversations.
Toshiba provides a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
Customer Reviews:
Top Quality Telephone.......2003-10-07
This basic SX-2809 Toshiba Cordless Phone is of superb quality. Sound and Clairity--EXCELLENT ... Battery Life--EXCELLENT ... Also solid, durable construction. it operates on a DIGITAL mode of transmission as most good quality cordless phones. Not an issue to me BUT you can not turn the ringer off.
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Need a laptop that will increase your fun on the road? This one's got a Pentium M processor and a smattering of cool software to let you enjoy music, movies, and digital photography on the run. Its wide screen is easy on your eyes, too.
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The perfect blend of mobility, style, and performance, the HP dv1040us will become the center of your digital entertainment universe, whether at home, at school, or on the road. It features a 1.6 GHz Intel Centrino processor, which offers energy saving battery efficiency. It also has a 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, 54g Wi-Fi connectivity, a 14-inch display, and a DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW combo drive.
The Basics
- Hard Drive: Though not world-beating in size, the 60 GB enhanced-IDE hard drive offers more than enough capacity for storing documents and productivity software for road warriors.
- Processor: The 1.6 GHz Pentium M (Centrino) processor is at the high end of the spectrum and will be fast enough for gaming and multimedia applications. The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. The dv1040us has a large 2 MB L2 cache and a 400 MHz front-side bus.
- Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (2 x 256 MB, 266 MHz, DDR SDRAM) is a good start for power users. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 2 GB (2 x 1024 MB)--a must for taking full advantage of this notebook's multimedia capabilities.
- CD/DVD Drive: It is equipped with a combo DVD+/-RW and CD-RW drive. For DVD-RW discs, it has a 1x write/rewrite speed, while for DVD+RW discs it has a 2x write/rewrite speed (DVDs are read at 5x). For CDs, it has a 16x write/8x rewrite/24x read speed.
- Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 85-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad.
Sound and Graphics
Enjoy high-definition content playback with the 14-inch WXGA BrightView LCD. Its 15:9 aspect ratio and 1280 x 768 resolution provides the same widescreen film picture size as a standard 15 XGA screen. The dv1040us also features the integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2 video/graphics card, 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible audio, and internal Harman Kardon speakers.
Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This dv1040us model has an integrated 802.11g wireless LAN (which is compatible with the more widespread 802.11b and offers faster data transmission rates). You get a decent--but not overpowering--offering of connectivity options, including FireWire:
- 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- 1 VGA monitor port
- 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II)
- 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
- 6-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia or xD-Picture cards
It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems). It also has a hot-swappable bay for adding an optional optical drive or second battery.
Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, and it also features Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). Other preloaded software includes Microsoft Money, Norton Antivirus 2004 (with 60-day LiveUpdate subscription), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Encarta Plus, HP Image Zone Plus, InterVideo WinDVD Creator and Home Theater, Muvee autoProducer, Sonic RecordNow, and Apple iTunes.
The included HP Image Zone Plus photo and imaging software makes it easy to organize, edit, share, print, protect, and store your photos and video clips. Organize and find your photos easily by timeline, keywords, and/or location using the unique photo-globe mapping tool. Remove red eye and fix other common problems. Share your photos quickly via e-mails that include thumbnails with links to the full-sized images--without downloading time-consuming attachments.
Dimensions and Weight
At just 5.33 pounds, the dv1040us notebook can can go anywhere without weighing you down. It measures 13.15 x 9.24 x 1.18 inches (L x W x H)
Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which provides an average of battery life of around 2 hours (depending on usage).
What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion dv1040us notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limiited hardware warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Takes a licking keeps on ticking.......2007-08-16
I bought the DV1000 in 2004, and it works better now than it ever has. We learned right off the bat that heat is this computer's worst problem, and it must never be operated on a surface that blocks the ventilation ports. Warranty covered the motherboard replacement due to overheating. I also learned that if you spill beer all over the keyboard, you should never hold it upside down and shake the beer back out while it's still on. Warranty covered the motherboard and battery replacement. My daughter thought a hard shutdown with the power button was the only way to turn it off every time. Warranty covered this too when she killed the hard drive. The warranty has long since expired, and we are much nicer to the computer now, so there have been no other problems. I upgraded the hard drive to 80 GB in less than 4 minutes, and upped the RAM to 1GB in less than 1 minute. This machine works fast and nearly flawlessly now.
I wish the sound was a little better and louder, and I find the screen glare to be a problem in bright situations. Additionally, the graphics card can't handle Google Earth and other graphics-intensive programs.
I like the quick Play feature and back lit buttons up top as well as the ability to disable the touch pad easily. The are several USB ports as well as the multi-card reader which come in handy. I have had a good experience with HP's customer service as long as I chat online with them. It's difficult to understand the outsourced service reps who speak with heavy accents.
I plan to replace the DV1000 with an HP DV9500t, but I'm worried that it make take quite a while before it needs replacing. Would I have bought the DV1000 knowing what I know now? Yes is the answer because the Centrino technology is awesome, and it's a good computer that was a real value for the money.
Performance ok, fan sucks.......2007-04-11
I use this laptop for work. The durability leaves much to be desired, but the performance and price were key selling points. The most chronic and annoying problem to date is the cooling fan. The blades are unbalanced, the fan gets "unseated" after a while, and gets stuck -- causing my laptop to overheat. I tried to order a replacement (after the warranty period), but HP says they don't manufacture them. I resorted to taking the whole thing apart every 1.5 months to re-seat the fan so that it doesn't catch on the housing. What a pain! I'll never buy HP again.
Update: I just had to take apart the laptop last night to fix the fan again.
Good enough for an year of usage.......2007-03-16
Bought this laptop in Jan 2005 and didnt have much problem with the laptop except for a synaptics - touchpad problem which I had got fixed thru the warranty.
Since then, I have been using this laptop for almost everything possible. Playing hardcore games, running intensive simulations, downloading large torrent files at 500 Mbps, lots of video processing, etc.. and it definitely had taken a toll on the performance. 1st year, performance 90%, second year 60%, 3 year 40%..
Anyway, the main problem that is so critical is the USB port. After an year one USB port stopped functioning.. another after 17 months and the third after 2 years! Now, I dont have any USB port working!! This SUCKS!! Planning to get a PCMIA - USB adapter.
Overall, its a laptop good enough to use for not more than a year.
Poor customer service: beware.......2007-01-03
Based on our experience with HP desktops and now this portable, we've stopped buying HP equipment. Their customer service is so poor that we no longer consider them a reliable business partner. Nice machine, but if you ever need help with it, particularly if you are in a bind, on the road, or have an important business issue, we found them hopeless and unhelpful.
We are much happier with the small, ruggedized Panasonics.
HP Sucks.......2006-08-29
HP has the WORST customer service of any company of any kind that I have ever dealt with. I have never called without having spent at least one hour on the phone with them before the various extensions in India, none of whom are helpful. And once the service is complete the computer is usually returned with more problems than they were origionally sent with. I would never buy another HP again.
Amazon.com Product Description
Kodak's 1-megapixel DC215 (Millenium Gold) digital camera is perfect for the casual photographer. Featuring an optical 2x zoom and a macro mode for close-ups, the DC215 is suited for a variety of situations. The included 8 MB CompactFlash card stores plenty of images, which can be downloaded quickly to your computer using the bonus USB CompactFlash card reader. A built-in flash with red-eye reduction will help ensure good photos of family functions or other casual situations.
The software included with the DC215 makes it easy to touch up any pictures taken, or to create a Web site on which to post them. The Kodak DC215 provides a lot of valuable extras that make the photo experience enjoyable for any beginner.
Customer Reviews:
Great Picture Quality.......2005-12-29
There is something to say for the ease in usage of this camera. The user will not be bogged down with tons of choices, or a large users manual trying to figure out how to turn the camera on or how to get great photo's. When it comes down to it, you just need to point and shoot, or possibly zoom in. The zoom is easy, the flash is easy, and the settings are simple and straight forward. The only drawbacks I have found ..limitations on the zoom..would have been nice to have a longer zoom range, and the time it takes to load the picture to the flashcard...just about 10 to 15 seconds, but it cuts down on repetitive shooting of pictures. Sometimes you want to take photos one right after another, and this camera is a little slow on that. But otherwise, the photos are crisp and clear and are of better quality than alot of the higher Megapixel camera's out there. Sometimes oldies are goodies...
Still the best.......2004-05-01
I have tried newer cameras with higher megapixel capabilities, but have yet to find one that is as satisfactory as the DC215. Most importan to me is the field of view the 215 provides, without additonal lenses. It is simple, easy to use, and produces qulaity pictures.
Fantastic - but battery clip trouble.......2003-07-27
I have had my camera for a couple of years and generally find it very easy to use, portable, with good features.
But I have had trouble with a small clip breaking off inside the camera body that holds the battery holder in place. I have been told it is not worth repairing. So now I have to use heavy duty tape on the camera to have it function.
If anyone has any ideas about it could repaired at a reasonable cost please get in touch. I live in New Zealand
Terrific camera!.......2001-09-19
I purchased this camera as an entry to the digital camera arena about a year ago. Kodak was preferred over the others notably for the company's reputation. I am still delighted with the camera and use it often. To date I have taken well over 1000 pictures. This camera works beautifully, the images are crisp and clean and is an excellent value for the recreational user like myself. We are in the market to purchase a larger memory card. 8mb is sufficient for day trips but quite small for longer vacations or family events. For complaints about battery life, I strongly recommend purchasing rechargeables. Not only for this, but for all digital cameras.
The D215 Millenium.......2001-06-27
The Kodak DC215 is a great little camera. I have had mine now for over a year and I've got to say it was the best choice for an entry-level camera I could have made. I have taken over 2700 pictures since it's purchase and have learned a few things since I first snapped a shot in March 2000. First off, all the complaints that have been leveled on the battery usage are nonsense. The reason most people seem to have trouble running through lots of batteries is that they leave the LCD screen on. If you set the LCD to only review the shot you have just taken, you will find your battery life will extend dramatically. Secondly, I have found that any shots I have taken while the LCD is active loose some of their crisp quality. If you read reviews for any other digital camera on Amazon, you will find that most people complain about battery life So battery life is really a non-factor when choosing this camera. The quality of photos, especially indoor shots is fantastic. The outdoor shots, though, seem to be not quite as sharp as the indoor ones. I can't explain the reason for this, only that it happens. I use different online services for photo printing (Ofoto, Shutterfly) and my photo quality at 4x6 or 5x7 is great. 8x10's will be pixelated and not look that great, so stick to the smaller sizes. If 8x10's are a priority, go for a camera with a higher megapixel rating than this one. Overall, this camera is a great buy for someone who is looking for a little camera to take regular shots of friends and family for the internet or going to print smaller prints out.
Average customer rating:
- Would never buy another Kodak
- Kodak DC215
- A Good Camera for the Beginners and Technology Illiterates
- Decent if you like huge heavy clunky cameras
- The battery life is horrible.
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SimpleTech STI-CF/256 256 MB CompactFlash Card
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Product Features:
- 1 megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 4 x 6 prints
- 2x optical zoom focus-free lens
- Included 4MB CompactFlash card holds 32 images at default resolution
- Connects to Macs and PCs via serial port
- 4 AA batteries included
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Product Description
From moments to memories... with style. Capture great moments digitally with the great-looking, easy-to-use Kodak DC215 Zoom digital camera. It's a snap to use, thanks to the award-winning interface and controls. And all this functionality is packed into a silver metal-skinned design, among the most compact on the market. For those desiring faster download speed and greater storage capacity, there's DC215 Zoom Millennium 2000 Edition. This gold-skinned camera offers all the same great features, plus an USB CompactFlash card reader. Handy features - like a 2X optical zoom lens to get closer to the action - and fast downloading help you do more with your pictures on your PC.This sleek and fashionable digital camera slips easily into a pocket for spur-of-the-moment convenience. If you want great pictures from an easy-to-use digital camera, you want the Kodak DC215 Zoom.
Amazon.com Product Description
Kodak's DC215 zoom digital camera captures great moments with easy-to-use controls. It is sleek and compact with a silver metallic design. For close-up shots, it offers 2x optical zoom capabilities. One million pixels provide the necessary detail to generate crisp, photo-realistic pictures up to 5 by 7 inches. The controls allow you to choose the image quality setting you prefer so you don't waste precious memory on bad shots.
For better control of your camera, Kodak provides either automatic or manual exposure modes. The flash has several programmable modes so you can take pictures in any lighting condition. A full range of editing software is included, as well as a serial cable for image transfer. It is compatible with either PC or Macintosh systems.
Customer Reviews:
Would never buy another Kodak.......2004-04-15
I have this camera. It has been fine. However, knowing what I know now I would never buy another Kodak camera. Ever. I dropped this camera, and a little plastic piece broke off which keeps the battery pack in the camera. Not a big deal. But NOONE repairs Kodak cameras. Instead you HAVE to send it into their corporate repair center and they instead sell you on trading it in for a refurbished camera. So, I can send this one in and for $250 get a new refurbished camera. But it only sells for $50 more on amazon.com - and thats a new, non-refurbished one! Its a total crock. Just be forwarned. I'd never buy a camera which I cant get repaired locally.
Kodak DC215.......2003-12-02
I got this camera second hand from my boyfriend after he bought a new one, and though I like the easy to use laid back atmosphere of it, I wouldn't recommend this camera. It's big, kind of heavy. Even though this camera HAD been taken care of, the battery holder was broken too, it has to be held on with duct tape. Carry spare batteries too, it really drains the juice out of them. I've gotten around sixty five to seventy pictures. Turning off the LCD screen helps.
On the other hand, if you just want to play around and take some pictures here and there on the weekends or whenever, this would be a good starter/hobby camera, it's tough and can take a beating (it's been dropped numerous times on concrete floors and the like since it's been mine).
A Good Camera for the Beginners and Technology Illiterates.......2003-11-30
I received my Kodak DC215 Zoom as a gift for my birthday a few years back. It was my first digital anything (I still proudly carried my analog cam corder, kept my contacts in a paper address book, etc.), so I was very excited (being the technology buff that I am). While boxy and a little on the heavy size, the camera really doesn't look bad at all. Its nicely built as its survived a few perilous falls, however one of the rubber flaps has fallen off over a few years of use.
The camera takes nice pictures for what you're paying for, however the zoom leaves much to be desired-expect to be huddled real close to your subject as you snap away.
Another downside to this camera is its use of the serial port to transfer pictures. This is extremely slow and takes a few minutes to even list the pictures on the camera (and if you've got more than 20 or so to transfer, go grab a cup of coffee). There's no other options for transferring, so you're stuck in that aspect. Don't buy this camera if you need to take a lot of pictures in a short amount of time... I'd say it takes at least fifteen seconds to store the picture after you snap it.
A nice feature of the camera is its ability to be hooked up directly to a TV or VCR. You can even have it run through the pictures as a slideshow. The review feature and preferences menu on the camera is very nicely layed out, and you can easily view and delete pictures as you please.
Overall this camera definetly gives you your money's worth.. however, if you're looking to take more than vacation and family pictures to stash away in your [on-line] album, I'd strongly suggest looking at other cameras. While its good for beginners and the casual user, the Kodac DC215 Zoom leaves much to be desired.
Decent if you like huge heavy clunky cameras.......2003-11-24
This body design is so outdated, it is not worth the price at all. It is huge and heavy. The performance isn't bad, but one problem I had (I owned 2 - not because I liked it so much but my company uses them) and I had the same problem on both of them - the battery compartment won't stay closed and you have to hold it closed with tape. Also, sometimes it will have a brain fart and the screen will go all snowy, and you will be snapping pictures but they aren't taking, even though it appears that they are. But when you go back to review them, they aren't there. I also had this problem on both cameras but it wasn't as common - it only happened about 3-4 times over a year period (and I use the camera almost daily). The battery life is pretty good - I can usually get 75 or so pics out of it before I have to recharge the batteries. But I would not really recommend it since there are definitely other models out there that are much better for this price.
The battery life is horrible........2003-10-29
The camera is decent for the price. What I really don't like is the battery juice just gets sucked out. I constantly have to recharge my batteries and it's really a pain. Plus, the battery holder broke. Now I have to hold it together with tape.
Product Description
On the Maxxum 70, the AF sensor count has been increased to nine for consistently reliable focusing over a wider area of the frame. Drawing on years of experience in auto focusing technology, the new Center-Cross 9-Point system's coverage extends not just vertically and horizontally from the center point, but diagonally into all four quadrants of the frame. The result is sharp focus even when your subject's position changes unexpectedly.Autofocusing speed is one of the Maxxum 70's greatest strengths, so you're always ready to capture those magic moments you want to preserve forever.As an added benefit of the Center-Cross 9-Point AF system, the Maxxum 70 boasts a remarkable new level of responsiveness and auto-tracking ability when subjects are moving toward or away from the camera even diagonally. In addition, a red mark is superimposed on the image in the viewfinder to provide you with visual confirmation of the auto-tracking focus point.The built-in flash has a guide number of 16, and provides powerful illumination with up to 28mm wide-angle coverage. It offers a choice of Auto Flash, Fill Flash and Flash Cancel modes, as well as a Red-Eye Reduction mode that's perfect for parties and indoor events. When used in combination with any of the (D) series lenses, ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) assures proper illumination of your subject even when shooting against a very dark or light background. High-quality materials and construction provide a solid feel with sure handling. Operation is easy and intuitive, with a new 'dual-dial' control layout that provides ready access to mode and function settings.
Customer Reviews:
Awesome Camera for Price!.......2006-10-01
This camera is light, easy to use yet feature rich. I compared it to digital (still to expensive for comparable resolution to 35mm film) and other SLR cameras. The auto focus is fast and reliable, although in low light it strobes its built in flash to assist with focusing. The built in flash is fairly powerful and convenient because it is always available. The complex metering system has handled difficult lighting situations well.
The focus may also be done manually, with focus assist. The f stop and/or shutter speed can be set manually. In addition to the default fully automatic setting there are 5 built in subject programs designed for portraits, close ups, sports, etc. There is a depth of field preview which I have not found on similar priced cameras.
Overall I am quite happy with this camera. I was also happy to find that it works with my old Minolta compatible Vivitar 100-300 telephoto lens, and my old Minolta dedicated 3200i flash. For the money I highly recommend you consider this 35mm camera.
Camera good.......2005-10-24
The camera has been fantastic! It works marvelously, and the zoom lenses are amazing.
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Judge the camera for what it is - and READ THE MANUAL!.......2005-06-04
First, I would like to comment on previous reviews:
As for the lens shadows: REMOVE THE SUN SHADE from the lens. If you leave the sun shade on during flash/zoom photography, you will get the "shade/shadow effect" you talked about. It's not the lens, it's the shade. This information is included in the manual (always READ THE MANUAL before posting negative reviews!)
To the user disappointed in the manual focus: USE THE FOCUSING INDICATOR. Even in manual focus, the camera will still check for focus. When the small green dot inside the view finder goes solid, you are in focus. Again, this information is in the manual. READ THE MANUAL before posting negative reviews!
Overall, the camera is an excellent value. It is packed with features that were exclusive to cameras costing hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars more just a few short years ago. Prices are dropping due to the change in market focus (everyone wants to go digital.) Where else can you get a feature packed camera like this one for under $300?
For the beginner, a good film camera like this one is a great place to start. Learn the basics and KNOW the camera before making snap judgements. If you take the time to learn the camera and how to take pictures, you will NOT be disappointed by this hardware.
Lens Shadows Very Disappointing.......2005-05-17
I purchased this package as I'm an avid fan of Minolta Cameras... and have to say I'm disappointed with the lenses. Either during wide-angle or 100% zoom, the corners of each photo have the lens in them.
I'm in the process of contacting Minolta about the issue because I love the camera but can't take the chance of losing good photos with the lenses.
Great 35mm SLR AF Camera for the money!.......2005-02-22
I've researched SLR cameras for the last few months and I always came back to the Maxxum models by Konica Minolta. Sure, price was a big factor, but also the reviews across the web from other owners and especially regarding the popular and very successful Maxxum 50 finally led me to a purchase of the Maxxum 70. Although this camera seems very sophisticated and it lets you do a lot of the creative settings manually, it's easy in P (green P in a box) which are the auto functions you can and the focusing is just perfect. It's also worth spending the approx. $70 more for the Maxxum 70 vs. the Maxxum 50 because of the focusing features and the in-screen/viewfinder display. The user guide is very helpful and explains the operations of the automatic camera functions well, although some photography knowledge will be helpful to understand especially the manual settings. So far I've only shot a roll of film and it came out perfect. The only little thing that bothered me was that in the viewfinder there were a few very tiny spots and that's why I had to exchange it for another Maxxum 70 unit, and that's why I only gave it 4 stars, although if everything would have been perfect from the start, this camera is definitely worth a five-star rating. This Maxxum 70 is a keeper and it seems to be a solid quality camera -- only time will tell if it holds up, but so far so good. The price just can't be beat, especially with all the features that the Maxxum 70 offers. Also the 28-100mm lens is a nice feature for this price range as most other models come with only a 28-80mm lens, and for a camera like this you most certainly want the 28-100mm lens.
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