Creative DiVi CAM 516

danielleb3ar

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cute all-in-one gadget!!!

Apr 29, 2008

Rating: 8 out of 10 (Excellent)
Pros: small, pocket-size, great features/functions
Cons: no tripod socket, no detailed manual.just a quick start guide.
Opinion:
i bought this DVcam because its tiring to rummage in a bag with a MP3 player, a camera, a video camera and all the trinkets you usually bring in a bag.

after opening the box, i fell in love with its size. talk about portable! i turned it on and already knew how to operate it without reading the quick start guide! its that user friendly!!
also, the triple A batteries arent a con but a plus!you dont have to wait for hours to charge a battery, just go to a store and buy some, PRESTO! full battery!!

the cons mentioned by the CNET review is true (small screen, mp3s labeled by numbers, white balance not really effective...) but the image quality is good. not great but good. and you can adjust the pixrls used and the quality of the picture or video.
a con that i will add is that it has no tripod socket. you know, when you want to take a video of yourself or have to record a VERY long event or to reduce camera shake for macro pictures but cant attach it to a tripod? that sucks.

so this nifty little gadget is just for the on the go person who wants to caprute that once in a lifetime moment. for example, an impromptu moment where you dont usually bring a camera but just an MP3 player. or a video camera where you usually just bring a tape recorder.

you wont regret buying one!