Kyocera Finecam L3V 3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.4 x 4.4 x 2.1 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00008PVX6
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,451 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 3, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Kyocera Finecam L3v sets industry standards with its 2.5-inch LCD screen. Compared to typical digital camera LCD's, it's like having a home theater in your digital camera. With its 3-megapixel CCD sensor, you can capture imagery for print enlargements up to 11 x 14 inches. The Finecam L3v also features a 3x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom for a 6x total.

You'll be able to easily catch breath-taking shots with the Finecam L3v's multi-shooting modes, which include macro, landscape and color (color, sepia, b/w). Five flash modes handle all lighting situations: auto flash, red-eye reduction auto flash, fill-in flash, flash-off or night-time portrait

The Finecam L3v makes it easier than ever to remember when and where pictures are taken with voice recording capability, with up to a 30-second message attached to each image. Additionally, an AVI movie mode enables you to record a movie with sound for up to 120 seconds.

Images are stored on Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards; a 16 MB SD card is included.

The camera is powered by a CR-V3 lithium battery (included); two AA-sized rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended. It measures 4.4 x 2.1 x 1.4 inches and weighs 6 ounces. This package includes the Finecam L3v digital camera, 16 MB Secure Digital card, battery, USB and A/V cables, hand strap, and CD-ROM with imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.

Product Description

MD) CL) KYOCERA FINECAM L3V DIG CAM

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great LCD...well maybe, December 16, 2003

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ebaltrip - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kyocera Finecam L3V 3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

Bought this little jem for it's 2 1/2" LCD screen and the 3.2 mp picture quality. The LCD is exceptional and makes it easy to review photos without glasses as well as to share instantly with friends. The size is right also. When riding my Harley Springer it's easy to keep this camera handy for those instant shots (after pulling to the side of the road).
1. The metal case seems bullet proof however when holding it your right thumb rests against a very slippery portion of the camera body. I can almost feel the camera slipping from my hands if not careful. To prevent this I glued a small piece of 400 grit emery cloth to this area and the problem was cured. (Kyrocera take note: place a few bumps in thumb area to enable a better grip!).
2. Outdoor photos are almost 100% overexposed but can be quickly corrected in your favorite photo editing software. This may also be corrected by using the manual white balance.
3. Take your time when making photos because every photo will be blurred if you don't prefocus first (press shutter button half-way down) before taking the actual photo. If you press the shutter button all the way down when taking a photo it will blur everytime!
4. Buy a soft case for the camera for protection. A bought a perfect one at Target for $3.99.
5. The camera and menu controls are extremely simple a straight forward.

Now that I've had this camera for a few months problems have developed. It seems that once installing freshly recharged 2100mAh batteries I get only 2 pictures before it goes dead. A new CRv5 battery($10 each) lasts for 5 pictures. I'm attempting to contact Kyocera today (5/9/2004) and will post results. I lower my rating to 3 stars but it may go much lower depending on Kyocera's response.

(8/10/02) Kyocera never responded to my concerns! I was totally ignored. Traded camera for a 6" wood planner. New rating: zero stars

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars right set of features for a compact; best bang for your buck, April 11, 2004

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Mitzi Morris (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kyocera Finecam L3V 3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

This is a great little camera, and the price is right. However, you'll need to buy 2 more things in order to be able to enjoy using the camera: a bigger memory card; and a recharagable CRV3 battery. Kyocera claims this camera can run on 2 AA batteries as well as the recommended CRV3 battery. NOT TRUE! I tried both Li AA batteries fresh out of the pack and rechargable NiMH batteries, and the camera could take at most 10 photos before showing "low battery". So I got a rechargable CRV3, and took about 100 photos and it still showed full battery. Now you know the worst about this camera.

Otherwise, the camera is great. The image quality is good. The LCD is great - excellent way to take snaps at parties and have the instant gratification of seeing the image right away at a decent size and resolution. The controls are straightforward and easy to use.

If you're looking for a compact camera with advanced point and shoot features, I highly recommend this one.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars low battery, May 24, 2004

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Vince Low (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kyocera Finecam L3V 3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

This is a great camera but which battery will keep its charge to take 50 pictures? I have tried 1800 mah & 2000 mah and the battery gets very low when 10 pictures are taken.