Polaroid iZone 300 3.2MP Slim Design Digital Camera

by Polaroid

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.8 x 2.8 inches ; 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ATD7XS
• Item model number: IZONE300
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,792 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 10, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The ultimate in size and style, the Polaroid I Zone series of digital cameras set the bar for fashion and functionality.

Developed for young, fashion-conscious photo enthusiasts, the iZone300 is a full-featured digital camera with a state-of-the-art design that features an elegant and slim profile. The iZone300 is expected to be the next 'must have' collectable for young, chic consumers.

Sporting a glossy finish, the iZone300 incorporates a 3.2 megapixels sensor, a 3x digital zoom, 8MB internal memory, a Secure Digital (SD) external memory card slot, and a 1.5-inch color TFT LCD display. The iZone300 also incorporates PictBridge compatibility to allow a direct connection to any printer for easy printing.

Product Description

POLAROID Polaroid IZONE300 3.2 Megapix Cam 1.5 InchLCD 16mb Int Memory Model: izone300 Stylish snapshots--get the picture? The Polaroid iZone300 is your go-anywhere solution for high-quality digital photos. It boasts a 3.2 megapixel resolution and 3X digital zoom to get you right in the action. Preview images on the large 1.5" diagonal LCD display, then store them with 16MB internal memory. When not in use, store it in the sleek docking station so it stays charged and ready to fit in your pocket for purse for the next photo op! Measures approximately 3/4" x 3-5/8" x 2-1/2". 3.2 megapixels 3X digital zoom 1.5" diagonal LCD display 16MB internal memory three resolution modes 2048x1532 still resolution fixed focus auto/manual exposure auto flash PictBridge-compatible supports up to 512MB memory SD memory card slot docking station built-in rechargeable batteries USB cable CD-ROM software

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

55 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars 3.2 megapixel's + izone 300 = large blurry jpg, October 29, 2005

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Steve (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Polaroid iZone 300 3.2MP Slim Design Digital Camera (Electronics)

I was highly disappointed after having purchased this camera. I wanted to use this camera as a way to quickly capture some white board information on business trips, and record a few sights along the way, with the built in battery. To do those few things and be small enough to fit in a shirt pocket seemed like it was a perfect fit, wanting to travel light.

What I got was a camera that may only take good pictures in bright sunlight, which I did not have. I was in a hotel room, and I would have been in conference rooms and factories, where the light would tend to be on the moderate side.

Without the flash (in a well lit hotel room), the pictures were very dark and noisy. Even holding the camera extremely still, I could not get a crisp picture.

With the flash, I got a picture what was still very dark in the darker colors, and very bright in the lighter colors (not very balanced). I tried the adjustments they allow (exposure compensation, and white balance adjustments), with no luck in making it perform any better. I know my way around digital cameras enough to know what I could adjust to make it perform a little better.

The pictures were basically 3.2 million pixels that formed a blurred image. Even the best photo's I took had very little clarity in the details when zoomed in after loading onto my computer. Not nearly as effective as I had hoped. I could barely make out typed words on a comment card, and I was trying to take the best picture of it that I could.

The camera MAY perform well in a bright sunlit environment, when all you want it a quick snapshot, but most people want an all around camera that will also take a decent pictures indoors, and some in low light with the flash.

Aside from the look and feel of the light weight and small camera, as well as the internal li-ion battery, I could not find anything in the way of the actual photographs that would make me want to keep it.

I promptly returned it and purchased a slightly more expensive and larger Canon Powershot A410. I would recommend you bypass the Polariod izone i300 altogether and go for the Canon... But that will be a different review altogether. I can't say enough good about the A410 for the price.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars What did you expect?, May 7, 2006

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R. A. Hallett (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Polaroid iZone 300 3.2MP Slim Design Digital Camera (Electronics)

I purchased this camera KNOWING that I was buying an inexpensive digital camera that I could use for fun pictures. I didnt think I would be winning any awards with the photos I took with it (I have a $300 Canon Rebel EOS for that). So far I have had some struggles (mostly with the flash) but I have to say overall Ive been pleased with the results. Once you figure out that natural lighting works best, you can get good inside pictures. I took several beautiful pictures of the Rocky mountains from an airplane window as I flew over at 30,000 ft. Ive taken some great outdoor shots as well. When you buy a $70 camera with no optical zoom and 3.2 megapixels why would you expect perfect shots without some operator effort? I say, be patient with it and figure out what works best and you'll be happy with this camera as a fun, travel camera for vacations or just amusing day to day adventures.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST I'VE EVER SEEN FOR THE PRICE, March 5, 2006

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Dale Sabacky (PALOS VERDES, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Polaroid iZone 300 3.2MP Slim Design Digital Camera (Electronics)

I just returned from a business trip to Vermont. I had promised my daughter a picture of the snow and forgot my camera. I went to Walmart and was going to buy a disposable when I saw the iZone 300 and decided to buy it for the trip and then give it to my daughter. I went back to the hotel and looked up reviews on it before opening the box. After reading the reviews on this site I almost returned it before trying it out. However, since I had a week and nothing to lose I figured I'd give it a try and then return it before I left if it was as sucky as some of the reviews indicated. I honestly cannot find anything wrong with this camera. It is everything it claims to be and then some. It took absolutely amazing pictures and when I used the flash it worked flawlessly. It says right in the instructions to use the flash only at a distance of 3-6 meters. If you use this camera exactly the way it represents itself in the manual you will be delighted. If you expect more than what it is designed to do or do not use it as directed it will possibly dissapoint you. But, even then you've got to get your monies worth from it. It is a steal at the $78.00 I paid for it. Now that I am home and my daughter is using it she is delighted with it also. She is 10 and taking excellent pictures with it and finds it very easy to use. I highly recommend this camera to anyone wanting an inexpensive camera that's simple to use and takes outstanding pictures.