GE A830 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.1 x 2.6 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000QG65PW
• Item model number: A830 BK
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,717 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 10, 2007

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

An entry-level camera that's impressive at any cost, the A830 offers a host of valuable features at a price that won't dent the wallet, making it a favorite of casual photographers. The camera boasts an ultra-sharp 8-megapixel resolution, along with a 3x optical zoom and a 4.5x digital zoom. As a result, it's a breeze to capture superior close-ups that look great whether displayed on a computer screen or printed out on a photo printer. The vibrant 2.5-inch LCD screen, meanwhile, makes it easy to frame your subject and review your images, with a resolution of 153,600 pixels ensuring a crisp image every time. And users aren't restricted to still images, as the A830 takes MPEG4 movies as well.

Packed inside the A830's sleek and stylish body are several editing functions and shooting modes, including in-camera panoramic stitching, red-eye removal, face-tracking, electronic stabilization, multiple scene modes (sports, children, indoor, snow, sunset, etc.), and continuous shooting. Plus, there's no shortage of playback options, ranging from single photo to slideshow to histogram display. Powered by two AA batteries, the A830 even includes an SD/SDHC memory card slot that's expandable up to 4 GB. You'll be hard pressed to find a more feature-rich entry-level camera.

Other details include a macro mode (5 cm to infinity); 26 MB of internal memory; support for PictBridge-compatible printers; a USB 2.0 interface; and a stylish black housing. The A830 measures 3.68 by 2.4 by 1.12 inches (W x H x D), weighs 0.29 pounds, and carries a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
A830 camera, two AA alkaline batteries, USB cable, AV cable, wrist strap, CD-ROM, quick-start guide, warranty card, user's manual.

Product Description

GE Digital Camera 8MP 3X Optical Zoom 2.5"LCD with advanced features like Face Tracking Image Stabilization Panorama Stitching and Red Eye Removal. Black

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great camera for an awesome price!, September 16, 2007

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M. Dagosta - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE A830 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black) (Electronics)

Recently, I got this camera for my 16th birthday and I really really like it. The features that are on the camera are brilliant and great for anyone who loves to take pictures indoors, outdoors, around beautiful scenery, in the snow, fireworks, etc.

Pros:
-large LCD screen
-easily accessible features
-nice flash (maybe too much)
-beautiful pictures once on the computer

Cons:
-grainy LCD pictures
-pictures in the dark (outside at night) are not so hot
-slow start up when you turn the camera on

All in all, I would recommend this camera to anyone, but it's not for the pros. This camera isn't really a "beginner's camera," but it is something like that, just better :-).

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars GE A830 8MP Digital Camera is OK, October 24, 2007

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Mark Peterson "[e-mail]" (Bangkok Thailand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE A830 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black) (Electronics)

The camera is OK, good value for the money. Construction is a bit on the cheap side but it keeps it light. The only thing that's a drawback for me is the fact that it uses 2 AA batteries which weigh down the camera & you need to carry a 12 pack of them with you if you're out for a night of photos as the flash consumes them very quickly. When you carry the rechargeable, you're then stuck carrying the dead one's around with you all night which is truly a pain in the butt! If they could just put in a long lasting rechargeable batter - this would be five stars for the value.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A product worth buying, November 27, 2007

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R. Joseph "Trinihibiscus" (Caribbean) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE A830 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black) (Electronics)

I purchased this item about one month ago. I am very pleased with the performance, and agree that the flash might be a bit too much. However the major plus to me is the camera has all the desired features but not the complications to set them! It's truly user friendly.
To get around logging around a whole pack of batteries I use rechargeables and then only carry two extra.
If you purchase the item, I am sure you will enjoy it...