OSI DS6618 Digital Camera

by Oregon Scientific

Product Details

Product Manual [1.77mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 3.4 x 2.1 inches ; 1.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000AMDX8
• Item model number: DS6618
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,533 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 30, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The world's slimmest digital camera, the size of a credit card, fits right in the palm of your hand. This great camera features Autobrite Techonolgy from SMal Technologies. This great camera is perfect for the person on the go!

Special Features:

• Resolution - VGA/350K pixel (640 x 480 pixel)
• Status display - shows camera status like remain photo count, battery level and etc.
• Pop-up/focus free lens
• Optical viewfinder
• Selectable photo quality - fine (VGA) and basic (QVGA)
• Internal memory for photo storage - 8Mbyte non-volatile/flash memory
• Stores approx. 26 fine quality photos, 101 basic quality photos
• Battery level indication
• USB interface to PC
• Compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000 & XP and MAC 8.6 or above

Product Description

Micro Cam take anywhere, anytime camera. Shirt pocket size and weight for unparalleled portability. VFA images suitable for small prints and internet communications. Built-in memory for a days worth of photo fun and no extra cards required. Built in batteries charge when the camera is attached to the USB port on the computer. Battery requires replacement. No flash is required for great pictures in many lighting conditions. Easy of use, camera has no focus, advance or light settings. Full set of accessories, includes software, USB cable and case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A nifty little device, May 29, 2005

By 

E. Fader - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: OSI DS6618 Digital Camera (Electronics)

Pros: -Very good outdoor shots (or indoor with natural light)
-Incredibly small (I keep it in my wallet like a credit card)
Cons: -Indoor shots had some off-color results on occasion
-Low capacity, no card slot
Overall: I do not regret getting this camera, but I would recommend buying the next model up. The next model solves the problems of this one by having an sd/mmc card slot and a detachable flash (and of course a higher resolution).

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT CAMERA & GREAT PHOTOS !!! (best Outdoors), November 23, 2005

By 

Reva "Reva in NYC" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: OSI DS6618 Digital Camera (Electronics)

This is a great little camera, and I've attempted to upload 10 colorful photos so you can see the wonderful job it does.

The ideal shooting situation for this camera is OUTDOORS, SUNNY DAY.
You also must get used to having a steady hand. That means when you depress the shutter, you need to really concentrate on keeping your hand still--it's easy to inadvertantly move the camera at that precise moment, so just try and be aware of that. And practice makes perfect--don't be discouraged. Have fun with this camera. It is capable of taking some lovely photos. Please don't be so quick to blame the camera.

Any movement, either in your shot, or from you, will most likely produce a "blurry photo".
Altho, in my sample photos which I hope will show up here tomorrow, or when approved, you can see a NYC yellow taxi in-motion, yet the photo is still fine....maybe not absolutely perfect, but I'd call it fine.

Here's who this camera is meant for: The person who wants to be able to email a photo; & to always have a camera with them that is not bulky or a pain to take along, for that unexpected "camera moment", like the squirrel standing on the rim of a garbage pail, eating a green pepper--got it! I carry this little camera with me just about always. It's tucked in my purse.

Regarding INDOORS, I know I won't expect great shots, but I have gotten some that were fine simply because I was able to turn on some indoor lights.

One of the reviewers "A Kid's Review" mentioned the camera not working after about a year. VERY INTERESTING, because, I had that problem with THE FIRST ONE I BOUGHT! But, it broke a few days AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED Bah-Humbug!!! And I paid $100 for that camera when it first came out in 2003!!! Oprah had it on her show "Gifts to give Groomsmen". And that's when I bought it....a while ago.

But, I bought the camera again, because I LOVED IT SO MUCH. And the second time the camera was selling for only $30 or so!!

Well, I think this camera may only last about a year, because I just sent the 2nd one back, since it started to freeze up. But, it had never held the full battery charge properly. So, luckily, the camera starting konking out about 2 weeks before the warranty was due to expire. The Oregon Scientifc guy was nice on the phone, and I should be seeing my third!!! camera in the near future. A free replacement since it's under warranty.

MY ADVICE: Great camera. Good for emailing photos. Best photos are taken under OUTDOOR, SUNNY DAY CONDITIONS.

But, keep a close watch on it as the warranty nears the one year mark...and if it's acting a bit weird, like freezing up, not holding battery charge fully, or anything else, call Oregon Scientifc and arrange to send it back per your warranty. They'll give you a # for sending back the camera---you must get that #. And do it BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRES!!

If you are wondering if this is a camera for "all-around usage", I'd say no. If I was going to an important event, say a wedding, indoors, I'd want a camera that could handle indoor shots, without my wondering about it.

But, for my everyday, outdoor & "surprise moments" it's just GREAT!!! Oh, and it's easy to download the photos onto your computer via the included software & USB cable.

Until I'm able to spend the $400+ for the 7.2MP camera I'd like to get, I am THRILLED WITH THIS CAMERA, truly, I am. And I know that whenever I do have that "all-around" camera, I will still be using this little camera--it's so easy to always have with me. I LOVE THIS CAMERA!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Kids Cam, December 13, 2005

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Gob (USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: OSI DS6618 Digital Camera (Electronics)

I bought this camera because the price was right. Obviously you're not getting a quality camera, but what you will get is a great camera for kids to begin learning about photography.

Some of the pros:
*Size
*You never have to replace the battery...just plug it into the USB port and it recharges.

Cons:
*Size of pics are small (great for emailing, but horrible for printing)
*It doesn't fit enough hi-res pictures on the camera