Average customer rating:
- Weak AM performance
- unbelieveable sound!
- Good as Bose and cheaper
- VERY DISAPPOINTING
- Great sound, but pricey
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Cambridge SoundWorks 740 CD/Radio (Ivory)
Manufacturer: Cambridge SoundWorks
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Accessories:
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Monster Cable MP AV600 Power Protector
Product Features:
- A sleek new look mirrors the SoundWorks Newton Series loudspeaker line
- MP3 compressed audio file playback from CD-R discs
- Two main speakers with actively equalized stereo amplifiers
- Dedicated subwoofer driver with frequency contoured amplifier, for bass response no other table radio can touch!
- Large backlit display panel with two 16-character lines makes navigating MP3 CD-ROMs or setting one of two wake-up settings easy
ASIN: B0000D1E05 |
Product Description
CAMBRIDGE SoundWorks Radio CD 740 - This tabletop radio further refines the much praised Model 88 by Henry Kloss series adding many conveniences to the much acclaimed sound and reputation it has achieved. Today's high performance table radios are better performing and more feature-packed than ever before. And while there are several excellent choices on the market, we think the SoundWorks Radio CD 740 is the best sounding, best value around. Think of it as a home stereo wrapped inside a little box. It can play up to 10 hours of music on a single MP3-encoded CD-ROM, features a superb AM/FM radio with a total of 24 presets, has two alarms and, most importantly, offers great sound. A powered subwoofer provides the deep bass foundation upon which true full-range sound is built. The result is a unique music system that delivers room-filling sound of a quality that will exceed your expectations, but not your budget. Feature for feature and its superior sound help make this tabletop clock radio levels higher than the rest. If you want to wake, listen, or fall asleep to your favorite CD or AM/FM radio, the CD740 is for you. Snooze control Settings for bassw, treble, loudness, and stereo/mono select Scrolling or static readout of Artist & Title info from encoded discs Tuner supports display of RDS ( Radio Data Service ) from many FM stations 16 FM presets & 8 AM presets; programmable by included infrared remote control External AUX inputs on front & back panels Wide mode increases apparent width of soundstage Clock features built-in 10 year backup battery Sleep mode turns sound off after user-adjustable 5-120 minute interval Help menus available in 5 languages Radio Data Service support on FM Stereo Unit Dimensions - 4-15/16H x 14W x 9-7/8W; weighs 12 pounds Color - White Cambridge Soundworks 1-Year Parts and Labor warranty coverage CNet Editor's Choice award
Amazon.com Review
At a suggested retail price $150 less than its nearest competitor, the Cambridge SoundWorks 740 CD/Radio is the hands-down choice to make if you're in the market for a full-sounding table-top compact CD/radio system. If you're looking for a top-of-the-line alarm clock to go along with the sound performance that the Cambridge 740 offers -- well, that's a different story. But let's start with the good news, because it's very, very good news.
Sound
At the heart of the Cambridge 740 is a pair of high-accuracy speakers and a large subwoofer that somehow fits inside the unit's compact case. As we tested the FM reception on a classical radio station, a passerby turned her head and remarked that she'd never actually "felt" the bass from such a small radio before. And it's true; pop in any CD that's heavy on the bass, and you will definitely feel it. Whether you're listening to classical, jazz or rock, this baby will fill your small space with large sound. (We even placed the unit on an outside balcony at medium volume, and a full block away Mile Davis came through nice and clear. It was truly impressive.) It's hard to imagine finding a compact component system that's anywhere near the Cambridge 740 in quality at anywhere near this price.
Design
At about five inches high, fourteen inches wide, and eleven inches deep -- smaller than a breadbox! -- there's no question that the 740 is compact. It's a perfect size for a table top. But is it a perfect size for a night stand? For our taste it's too bulky to place beside the bed. On a related note, the very small buttons -- of which there are twenty-one on the face -- are very small and it's not exactly a cake walk to set the functions, especially as you're waking up or getting ready for sleep. Thankfully, though, the included remote simplifies these tasks enormously. And aesthetically -- again, it's all a matter of taste, and we'll leave it at that. Nevertheless, in this case the sound quality more than makes up for any shortcomings of design.
Features
There's no denying that this baby is loaded with features, most of which seem to work flawlessly. We played factory CDs as well as home-burned CDs with MP3 files without a glitch. The 32-character display, which offers title/track information, was invaluable, especially when playing MP3 files of songs we'd never heard before. And while scanning the FM waves (superb radio reception, by the way!), we were excited to see the radio station information scrolling across the screen. Separate bass and treble controls, a conveniently placed headphone jack, a credit-card sized remote, and 16 station presets all conspire to bring a smile to any user's face. In another nice touch, front and rear auxiliary inputs are provided for external audio sources such as a portable MP3 player.
Alarm Clock
Our only bone of contention with the 740 centered on the alarm clock. After nearly two hours of following the otherwise quite helpful user's guide, we gave up trying to get the alarm clock to do what we wanted with any kind of consistency. We were able to get every feature to work at least once -- we figured out the way to wake up to the alarm tone, to the radio, and to a specific CD track -- but try as we might, it was frustratingly difficult to repeat our efforts successfully. A related grumble is that the display's automatic dimmer function does not dim enough for anything resembling a sleeping level. And finally, in two separate, three-day tests, we synchronized the time display to our cell phone's time, and in each test the 740 had lost one to two minutes by the end of the third day. This was not a scientific test to be sure, but it convinced us that the money dropped on the Cambridge 740 -- which we would gladly drop -- would be spent on its incredible sound technology, not on its alarm clock functionality.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for a compact unit
- $150 less than the nearest competitor with similar functionality
- Programmable display shows radio station information, CD and MP3 text
Cons
- Alarm clock user interface and accuracy could be better
- Not compact enough for the bedside
- Blue LED display should offer greater dimming
Customer Reviews:
Weak AM performance.......2007-03-13
The title says it all for me. Could not pull in AM stations that we frequently listen to. The CD player is fine but only plays one at at time.
unbelieveable sound!.......2007-03-05
I got this for Christmas. It was on my wishlist after alot of research.
I think the functions were pretty straightforward and had no problems setting the alarms. I cannot believe the sound. It's amazing and sounds like a huge soundsystem! I wanted it for an awesome clock radio in the bedroom and I often find myself moving into the living room for parties and get togethers because it sounds better than our big system!
Good as Bose and cheaper.......2007-02-10
I have a Bose Acoustic Wave which I purchased for $500 two years ago and was looking for something of similar quality for a gift but did not want to spend that much this time. I purchased and have listened to the Cambridge Soundworks 740 and it seems to me to be in no way inferior to the Bose and is almost 30% less expensive. It also does not have the disadvantage of being totally without manual controls and operable only with the remote. I do not know how long either will last without problems but based on sound quality, design and price, I recomnend the Cambridge.
VERY DISAPPOINTING.......2007-01-26
5 Weeks after it arrived it would not relinquish the cd within. The sound quality is not good for classical music. If all you want is base and loud base and little more ( suitable for modern pop "music" using the word music loosely) you will like it, if it works.
I returned it and bought a Boston Acoustics model instead, which I love.
Great sound, but pricey.......2007-01-19
The sound quality is beautiful, and I like the fact that it plays MP3 files. The control buttons are tiny, so given my elderly eyesight I had to make a crib sheet for which button does what.
Product Description
CAMBRIDGE SoundWorks Radio CD 740 BLACK - This tabletop radio further refines the much praised Model 88 by Henry Kloss series adding many conveniences to the much acclaimed sound and reputation it has achieved. Today's high performance table radios are better performing and more feature-packed than ever before. And while there are several excellent choices on the market, we think the SoundWorks Radio CD 740 is the best sounding, best value around. Think of it as a home stereo wrapped inside a little box. It can play up to 10 hours of music on a single MP3-encoded CD-ROM, features a superb AM/FM radio with a total of 24 presets, has two alarms and, most importantly, offers great sound. A powered subwoofer provides the deep bass foundation upon which true full-range sound is built. The result is a unique music system that delivers room-filling sound of a quality that will exceed your expectations, but not your budget. Feature for feature and its superior sound help make this tabletop clock radio levels higher than the rest. If you want to wake, listen, or fall asleep to your favorite CD or AM/FM radio, the CD740 is for you. Snooze control Settings for bassw, treble, loudness, and stereo/mono select Scrolling or static readout of Artist & Title info from encoded discs Tuner supports display of RDS ( Radio Data Service ) from many FM stations 16 FM presets & 8 AM presets; programmable by included infrared remote control External AUX inputs on front & back panels Wide mode increases apparent width of soundstage Clock features built-in 10 year backup battery Sleep mode turns sound off after user-adjustable 5-120 minute interval Help menus available in 5 languages Radio Data Service support on FM Stereo Unit Dimensions - 4-15/16H x 14W x 9-7/8W; weighs 12 pounds Color - Black Cambridge Soundworks 1-Year Parts and Labor warranty coverage CNet Editor's Choice award
Amazon.com Review
At a suggested retail price $150 less than its nearest competitor, the Cambridge SoundWorks 740 CD/Radio is the hands-down choice to make if you're in the market for a full-sounding table-top compact CD/radio system. If you're looking for a top-of-the-line alarm clock to go along with the sound performance that the Cambridge 740 offers -- well, that's a different story. But let's start with the good news, because it's very, very good news.
Sound
At the heart of the Cambridge 740 is a pair of high-accuracy speakers and a large subwoofer that somehow fits inside the unit's compact case. As we tested the FM reception on a classical radio station, a passerby turned her head and remarked that she'd never actually "felt" the bass from such a small radio before. And it's true; pop in any CD that's heavy on the bass, and you will definitely feel it. Whether you're listening to classical, jazz or rock, this baby will fill your small space with large sound. (We even placed the unit on an outside balcony at medium volume, and a full block away Mile Davis came through nice and clear. It was truly impressive.) It's hard to imagine finding a compact component system that's anywhere near the Cambridge 740 in quality at anywhere near this price.
Design
At about five inches high, fourteen inches wide, and eleven inches deep -- smaller than a breadbox! -- there's no question that the 740 is compact. It's a perfect size for a table top. But is it a perfect size for a night stand? For our taste it's too bulky to place beside the bed. On a related note, the very small buttons -- of which there are twenty-one on the face -- are very small and it's not exactly a cake walk to set the functions, especially as you're waking up or getting ready for sleep. Thankfully, though, the included remote simplifies these tasks enormously. And aesthetically -- again, it's all a matter of taste, and we'll leave it at that. Nevertheless, in this case the sound quality more than makes up for any shortcomings of design.
Features
There's no denying that this baby is loaded with features, most of which seem to work flawlessly. We played factory CDs as well as home-burned CDs with MP3 files without a glitch. The 32-character display, which offers title/track information, was invaluable, especially when playing MP3 files of songs we'd never heard before. And while scanning the FM waves (superb radio reception, by the way!), we were excited to see the radio station information scrolling across the screen. Separate bass and treble controls, a conveniently placed headphone jack, a credit-card sized remote, and 16 station presets all conspire to bring a smile to any user's face. In another nice touch, front and rear auxiliary inputs are provided for external audio sources such as a portable MP3 player.
Alarm Clock
Our only bone of contention with the 740 centered on the alarm clock. After nearly two hours of following the otherwise quite helpful user's guide, we gave up trying to get the alarm clock to do what we wanted with any kind of consistency. We were able to get every feature to work at least once -- we figured out the way to wake up to the alarm tone, to the radio, and to a specific CD track -- but try as we might, it was frustratingly difficult to repeat our efforts successfully. A related grumble is that the display's automatic dimmer function does not dim enough for anything resembling a sleeping level. And finally, in two separate, three-day tests, we synchronized the time display to our cell phone's time, and in each test the 740 had lost one to two minutes by the end of the third day. This was not a scientific test to be sure, but it convinced us that the money dropped on the Cambridge 740 -- which we would gladly drop -- would be spent on its incredible sound technology, not on its alarm clock functionality.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for a compact unit
- $150 less than the nearest competitor with similar functionality
- Programmable display shows radio station information, CD and MP3 text
Cons
- Alarm clock user interface and accuracy could be better
- Not compact enough for the bedside
- Blue LED display should offer greater dimming
Customer Reviews:
Weak AM performance.......2007-03-13
The title says it all for me. Could not pull in AM stations that we frequently listen to. The CD player is fine but only plays one at at time.
unbelieveable sound!.......2007-03-05
I got this for Christmas. It was on my wishlist after alot of research.
I think the functions were pretty straightforward and had no problems setting the alarms. I cannot believe the sound. It's amazing and sounds like a huge soundsystem! I wanted it for an awesome clock radio in the bedroom and I often find myself moving into the living room for parties and get togethers because it sounds better than our big system!
Good as Bose and cheaper.......2007-02-10
I have a Bose Acoustic Wave which I purchased for $500 two years ago and was looking for something of similar quality for a gift but did not want to spend that much this time. I purchased and have listened to the Cambridge Soundworks 740 and it seems to me to be in no way inferior to the Bose and is almost 30% less expensive. It also does not have the disadvantage of being totally without manual controls and operable only with the remote. I do not know how long either will last without problems but based on sound quality, design and price, I recomnend the Cambridge.
VERY DISAPPOINTING.......2007-01-26
5 Weeks after it arrived it would not relinquish the cd within. The sound quality is not good for classical music. If all you want is base and loud base and little more ( suitable for modern pop "music" using the word music loosely) you will like it, if it works.
I returned it and bought a Boston Acoustics model instead, which I love.
Great sound, but pricey.......2007-01-19
The sound quality is beautiful, and I like the fact that it plays MP3 files. The control buttons are tiny, so given my elderly eyesight I had to make a crib sheet for which button does what.
Product Description
If you're looking for big sound from a small radio, this one stands alone: the new SoundWorks Radio CD. Its sound is so deep and rich, you won't compare it to other tabletop radios, you'll compare it to the quality of your home stereo system v the sound is that remarkable. Turn on the new SoundWorks Radio CD and put your hand on the table. You can actually feel the pulse of the beat. That's because engineers figured out an ingenious way to fit a large subwoofer inside a small, vented enclosure. The result is a full range of sound with startling depth, richness, and clarity, complete with bass response that doesn't distort when you turn up the volume. In initial demonstrations of the SoundWorks Radio CD, people kept looking under the table for a hidden subwoofer v they just couldn't believe the bass it produced! And that's just the beginning of what this small wonder offers.Slip your favorite CD into the front-loading slot and it's gently pulled into the player, just like a high-end car CD player. The SoundWorks Radio CD will even play your compressed MP3 CDs - imagine having 8 hours of high quality music on one disc! It's a generation ahead of any other tabletop radio on the market today.
Customer Reviews:
Radio with loads of features.......2005-09-02
I compared this unit to the Bose unit and found this to be a great bargin. Programming was easy and actually found I had to turn down the bass!
Customer Reviews:
Excels at All Levels.......2006-11-03
I have had my CD-740 for over a year now. I use it everyday in my office.
It has performed flawlessly from day one with no decrement in functionality or fidelity. It plays regular CDs and MP3s with equal panache and far exceeds the sound quality of the Bose Wave machine that it replaced. And, even in my office where FM reception leaves much to be desired, the CD-740 does a respectable job of pulling in local stations, again, better then the Bose Wave.
I think the button layout could be a bit more intuitive but the Jog button works great once you get used to using it.
All in all my recommendation is BUY IT!
would love to love this radio.......2006-04-23
at first i loved this cd/radio: perfect size, perfect sound. then I noticed that the clock didn't work, but i was still enthusiastic till now, 4 months later, when suddenly the sound quality has tanked too. I use my radio every day, and i'm not pleased at all.
Multiple problems and limited warranty.......2006-01-22
I purchased a new Cambridge SoundWorks 740CD from a retailer on amazon.com. It would not play MP3's and I called the manufacturer only to find out that they only provide a 1 year warranty if purchased directly from them. Their rationale for this is that they put a lot of refurbished units on the market and other manufacturers sell them as new. After a few days of demanding a replacement I was told to return my unit for a new one. I actually recieved a much used unit that was all scratched up and obviously worn. I couldn't believe I sent them a one day old radio with the protective plastic still on it and a worn unit as a replacement. I called back somewhat irritated and ready for a showdown. The person who took my call was friendly and assured me that they would provide a brand new unit. It arrived and the clock gains ten minutes every two days! I have read that is a constant problem with these radios and never had the other two long enough to know if they had defective clocks. The radio produces great music but I was happy to unload it at a really cheap price. I'll never do business with Cambridge SoundWorks again. Buyer Beware!
outstanding.......2005-10-29
I purchased this unit after reading reviews, etc etc. This is an outstanding unit! I can't comment on the CD or radio performance because I use it connected to satellite radio and my iPod. But the sound is incredibly rich and full. Even at low volumes it seems to fill the room with sound. At high volume it rattles the floor with undistorted bass, unbelieveable from such a small unit. If I had to make a complaint, it would simply be that the remote could use a slightly larger range, as I use the radio in a large room.
I have listened to many bookshelf type systems in stores, but have yet to find one I like as well as this little radio.
Cambridge and Bose A/B Comparison.......2005-09-30
Wanting to replace the boombox in my kitchen with something premium, I decided to compare my boiled-down list of tabletop radios- the Cambridge Soundworks 740 and the Bose Wave CD. If you could only have seen the looks my wife gave me as I sat and AB'd them. :)
I was initially impressed by the Wave's good looks... until I took out the 740. It made the Wave look more like a plain-old clock radio. Although the front display on the 740 is more attractive, the Wave was easier to read when standing on angle to the unit. The 740's display of CD Text and FM radio song/station info is a really nice feature. The buttons on the 740 are arranged in a logical order with fairly easy to read function descriptions. The absence of buttons on the Wave is unfortunate. I'd rather not have to rely soley on a remote control as my only means to control the radio. Both remotes are pretty similar, but the Wave's did work a little better at further distances and angles.
The 740 can store more radio stations than the Wave, which I realized when I ran out of buttons trying to program the Wave. Speaking of radio, the 740 required more messing with the antenna to pull in the stations that the Wave was able to pull in without an antenna. The 740 comes with FM and AM antennas. The Wave comes with nada.
The sound quality difference is evident even before adjusting the settings on the 740. The Wave sounded good but the 740 was much better. Turning-on the subwoofer and setting the bass to -3 gave the best sound, IMHO. I was appalled to realize the Wave comes with no treble and bass controls- only a talk-radio feature that acts like a loudness button only when the radio is in use, not the CD.
Unfortunately for the 740 and in-line with many other comments about it, the CD transport failed to take my disc. I was very gentle at first then became more aggressive as I figured I'd have to return it anyhow. Well, when I moved it to another room it magically started working. Maybe it isn't as mechanically reliable as the Wave, but I'm willing to take my chances. This potential issue is the only reason I'm not giving five stars. I haven't noticed the clock losing time yet as other reviewers have noted.
In summary, the 740 is sounds better, has more features, and is more attractive than the Wave. If the Wave was $250 I might have kept it instead, but at $500 this A/B comparison is over and Bose has one more open box to contend with.
Average customer rating:
- Like the brand, camera OK
- Fabulous camera
- What a CRAPPY camera!
- Wow!
- Golden!
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Olympus iS-20 QD Date 35mm SLR Camera
Manufacturer: Olympus
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Product Features:
- 35mm SLR autofocus camera
- 28-110mm, 4x zoom lens
- Full-auto mode automatically sets shutter speed and aperture
- Quartz date and time recording
- Built-in flash with red-eye reduction
ASIN: B00004TQ0T |
Product Description
With true 4x zoom and date printing, fully automatic Olympus IS-20 QD 35mm zoom lens reflex camera puts outstanding versatility and value in the palm of your hand. IS-20 packs the advanced engineering functionality of an SLR camera system in a single lightweight package.IS-20 creates dramatic portraits, with sharply defined subject and shallow depth of field. Landscape mode captures foreground and background with equal clarity. Full Auto mode automatically sets shutter speed and aperture. Direct mode select buttons make creative photography easy. Night Scene mode keeps shutter open for up to two-second exposures. Audible beeps confirm focus. Elegantly styled with silver-metallic finish body, IS-20 delivers high degree of optical resolution with reduced distortion. It allows you to stop the action with a shutter speed up to 1/2000 second, shooting consistently sharp photos across the entire frame. IS-20 also provides quartz date and time recording for your pictures.
Amazon.com Product Description
With true 4x zoom and date printing, the fully automatic Olympus IS-20 QD SLR camera offers versatility and professional quality. It combines the advanced functionality of an SLR camera system with a compact, lightweight package. The 28-110mm aspherical glass lens provides a high degree of optical resolution with reduced distortion. A full-auto mode automatically sets shutter speed and aperture, while audible beeps confirm focus.
A set of direct mode select buttons make creative photography easy. A landscape mode captures foreground and background with equal clarity. You can also create dramatic portraits with a sharply defined subject and shallow depth of field. A night- scene mode keeps the shutter open for up to two-second exposures. An intelligent flash automatically fires in low-light situations and includes fill-in flash, red-eye reduction, and soft illumination settings.
Customer Reviews:
Like the brand, camera OK.......2005-08-15
I purchased this camera from my mother when she went digital. I like this camera, but the auto focus drives me nuts. As someone who takes lots of pictures of wildlife as i hike and horseback ride, it is frustrating to not get the picture because the auto focus won't focus for a quick shot. I have gotten good shots, as did my mother before me but we both dislike the auto focus.
I will say that this camera is a very durable camera, we have been through some difficult horseback rides. ONe of which the camera in my saddle bag came off of the horse and still takes good pictures (except for the occasional issue when it won't focus on what I want it to)
Fabulous camera.......2005-06-20
I'm a photography student and this is my first SLR. I bought here on Amazon but through the MarketPlace at a highly discounted price. I am thrilled at the shots I've taken in the past six months. I've learned to use the manual features to enhance my pictures and feel comfortable in many situations to use the fully automatic focus, aperture, f stop, etc.
I would highly recommend this camera from the beginner to intermediate. I love this camera!
What a CRAPPY camera!.......2004-12-18
The pictures are terrible!!!!
I thought it might have been the first roll of film because I left it in the car on a warm day so I tried two more rolls!!! They're sooo dark! Even the ones I took on the beach this morning on an absolutely gorgeous day.
I carried this camera with me to my graduation instead of my bulkier camera because of its compactibility (is that a word?). I'm upset that I entrusted those memories to this camera.
It's also very confusing to figure out. I have a Minolta QT-si that I'll stick with from now on.
Wow!.......2004-07-12
I purchased this camera for my 11-yr old daughter to use in a summer photography gifted & talented art class that required the kids to bring an SLR camera (I got a reconditioned model really cheap). What a find!! I bought it because it seemed much easier to use than a standard SLR (which befuddle me), but I didn't expect that the pictures or adjustability would be that great - I was terribly wrong. There was no discernable difference between my daughter's photos and the photos from the kids (most older & more seasoned in photography) who used a standard SLR - except she said that she got to take more pictures because she wasn't always messing with her camera. Her photos included color, black & white, landscapes, close-ups, and many "trick" shots with long exposures and light effects - everything the other kids did with their cameras. He teacher even recommended that she enter a couple of her photos in a local contest!
The "one step" buttons for landscapes, close-ups, long exposure, and short exposure produce excellent results, and the automatic speed setting with the manual f-step option is very nice as well - no charts or graphs needed to figure it all out.
My husband and I have always been interested in photography, but we never wanted to deal with the complicated SLR lenses, F-stop/speed settings, etc., but we were so impressed with the IS20 that we just purchased another one for our own use, and intend on doing a little hobby SLR photography ourselves! The IS20 actually makes photography fun! I've taken the best photos of my life in the past few days, and I'm excited to continue.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND for the beginning or even intermediate SLR user.
Golden!.......2004-02-14
I was looking for an entry level SLR and decided to try the Olympus IS 20 at the advice of a friend who works as a semi-professional photographer. After shopping around and comparing the Olympus to other brands such as Nikon and Cannon, I found that Olympus does not necessarily enjoy the reputation found in other brands. Still, I decided to get the IS 20 based on the functions it offered and the great price on Amazon. Since I have owned the IS 20 I have shot over 20 rolls of film including 200, 400 and 800 speeds. The camera is very user friendly and my photos are excellent. The last roll of film that I shot with 800 contained photos of Seattle taken from the incoming Bainbridge ferry at sunset. When I picked up the photos from processing, several members of the staff were waiting for me to compliment me on the outstanding colors and detail in my photos. They were convinced that I am a seasoned photographer with a superior understanding of manual cameras and photography in general; even though I only have a basic understanding! This camera is everything that I hoped it would be and I would highly recommend it for beginners. Also, if you buy this camera, there is a teleconverter lens available at the Oympus Emporium website (but in limited quanties.)
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