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

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

Kyocera Finecam L3V 3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: CONTAX
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
This makes sense. The big, beautiful Kyocera 2.5" DayFine widescreen LCD monitor. Huge, to make it easy to see menus and share pictures. Backlit, to make it easy to see even in the brightest sunlight. And packed into a small, lightweight 3.2 megapixel camera. Add a sophisticated f/2.8 3x optical zoom lens and you have the Kyocera L3v. The next big thing in digital cameras.Say goodbye to squinting. The L3v features a groundbreaking 2.5" widescreen LCD monitor that delivers more than twice the viewing area of the average digital camera LCD. You can finally examine all the important details when composing and reviewing your shots. And then easily share them with all the interested onlookers.
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.

Kyocera Finecam L3V 3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • LOVE THIS CAMERA
  • Enclosed battery does work, though its power fluctuates
  • low battery
  • right set of features for a compact; best bang for your buck
  • Great LCD...well maybe
 Kyocera Finecam L3V 3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: CONTAX
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:
  1. SimpleTech 256 MB Secure Digital Card (STI-SD/256)
  2. PhotoImpact 6.0
  3. Samsonite Worldproof 1.4 Digital Camera Bag -Blue/Black
  4. Ceiva Advanced Digital Photo Receiver
  5. Kyocera LV Series Case

Product Features:
  • 3-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints and medium-quality prints up to 11 x 14
  • 3x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom (for 6x total)
  • Gigantic 2.5-inch LCD screen
  • Movie mode with audio (up to 120 seconds); included 16 MB Secure Digital Card
  • Powered by CR-V3 battery (AA NiMH rechargeables recommended); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1

ASIN: B00008PVX6

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

This makes sense. The big, beautiful Kyocera 2.5" DayFine widescreen LCD monitor. Huge, to make it easy to see menus and share pictures. Backlit, to make it easy to see even in the brightest sunlight. And packed into a small, lightweight 3.2 megapixel camera. Add a sophisticated f/2.8 3x optical zoom lens and you have the Kyocera L3v. The next big thing in digital cameras.Say goodbye to squinting. The L3v features a groundbreaking 2.5" widescreen LCD monitor that delivers more than twice the viewing area of the average digital camera LCD. You can finally examine all the important details when composing and reviewing your shots. And then easily share them with all the interested onlookers.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS CAMERA.......2006-07-22

THIS IS A GREAT CAMERA AND I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS. IT TAKES HIGH QUALITY PICTURES WHICH I HAVE BLOWN UP TO 18X20 AND THEY LOOK AMAZING.
GREAT PICTURES, GREAT PRICE, VERY EASY TO USE!!

3 out of 5 stars Enclosed battery does work, though its power fluctuates.......2005-01-27

The included battery for this camera at first appeared to be a dud, as it displayed "LOW BATTERY" after only 4 pictures were taken. Though upon turning it on two weeks later, the cam indicated the battery was full. Two people I know who bought this same model told me they had similar experiences, though their batteries 'normalized' sooner than mine. Obviously for this reason I can't recommend this that highly but be aware the battery does contain a normal amt. of power.

For my purposes-mainly photographing items to sell online- this camera is all I could ever ask for. The ease of use and quality of the pics are above par.

In summary, by buying this, you're getting a good digital camera but be aware the battery needs a lot of time to 'break in'.

3 out of 5 stars low battery.......2004-05-24

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.

4 out of 5 stars right set of features for a compact; best bang for your buck.......2004-04-12

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.

4 out of 5 stars Great LCD...well maybe.......2003-12-16

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

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