Polaroid a530 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.5-Inch LCD Display

by Polaroid

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001AZK1B2
• Item model number: CAA-00530S
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,209 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 1, 2009

Product Description

Just point and shoot … the Polaroid a530 5mp Digital Camera does the rest! This fun, easy-to-use digital cameras is the ideal choice for taking great pictures while on vacation, at your child’s school event, or a out on the town with your friends. Use the included USB cable to transfer pictures to your computer or print your favorites instantly with the Polaroid PoGo™ Instant Mobile Printer!

Customer Reviews

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely easy to use!, September 23, 2010

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Zhules - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Polaroid a530 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.5-Inch LCD Display (Electronics)

Being that I "repel technology", I really looked far and wide before purchasing a digital camera. This is probably the easiest one I have ever used. You are able to pretty much pop the batteries in it and start taking pictures. It is very compact and easy to slip into a side purse pocket or a pants pocket with ease. I would highly recommend this camera for someone like myself who just wants to be able to point and shoot and not have to worry about too many "bells and whistles".

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great camera!, October 23, 2010

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Joanna - See all my reviews

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I got this camera a few days ago and it was a very fast delivery! The camera came in perfect condition and i am very well satisfied with the whole delivery in general. I was so anxious to get this camera and when i finally got it i automatically fell in love with it although i had some trouble learning how to work it at first but i officially got a hang of it and its definitely worth the money. The camera looks really expensive, and the picture quality is GREAT. I can see everything clear on the LCD screen and it works great. Its good t keep some extra battery's in handy but overall this is a really neat camera for teens and adults.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great For The Money, November 18, 2010

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El Lippo The Trumpet Man (Walpole, MA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Polaroid a530 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.5-Inch LCD Display (Electronics)

For my purposes this camera very well suits my needs. Although a tad confusing at first, it's similar to my Sony 'point and shoot' camera (the one that uses floppy disks for storage). So I more or less relied on my intuiton to use this camera. What helped reduce the confusion was for me to download the user manual (PDF) which is more comprehensive than the quick start guide included with the camera. While waiting for delivery, I studied the manual. I forgot which site that I downloaded it from; but I'm certain that if you do a Google, you'll be able to locate one or more sites.

Both with indoor and outdoor shots, the images were very clear. Despite the cons I read concerning the flash, I had no problems taking indoor images with the flash. Being an avid Paintshop Pro user, I was able to tweak any flaws with success.

My biggest concern is that the camera is a battery hog. To help, I am awaiting delivery on a set of rechargeable batteries and recharger. The set is available thru Amazon. As long as I keep two AAA's in the charger, there should be no problems - especially since I don't take all that many pictures. One item that I'm looking for is a wrist strap which is not included with the camera. It did come with a USB cable which I never seem to have enough of them around the house.

For the money, I have no regrets buying this camera.