RCA CDS1000 0.3MP Digital Camera

RCA CDS1000 0.3MP Digital Camera

RCA CDS1000 0.3MP Digital Camera
Manufacturer: RCA
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Product Description
The RCA CDS1000 digital still camera stores up to 32 images that you can download to your PC or Mac with a USB port. It includes 2 MB of internal memory. The stylish camera has a 350,000-pixel sensor and brilliant 24-bit color. The fixed-focus system makes it as easy to use as a 35mm point-and-shoot camera. The precision glass lens system provides clear, sharp photos from as close as 18 inches. The automatic exposure controls do all the work. You can leave the camera in auto mode to adjust to different lighting conditions for worry-free photography. Or, if you have special lighting and background conditions, you can adjust the exposure manually.

The CDS1000 includes a USB output that allows for fast downloads to your PC or Mac so you can print and edit your favorite shots. The MGI PhotoSuite software allows you to crop and resize your photos, add captions or color touches, make calendars, or print enlargements. This little digital camera also lets you review your photos from your TV screen with the included video cable--you can create a slide show without the hassle of setting up a projector screen.

The accessories include all cables and drivers for PC and Mac, MGI PhotoSuite software, Duracell Ultra 2 batteries, and a video cable for NTSC output.

RCA CDS1000 0.3MP Digital Camera
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • great camera
  • not mac friendly
  • the only redeaming quality is the USB connex
  • Good for entry-level and webpage editing
  • Good starter camera
RCA CDS1000 0.3MP Digital Camera

Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:
  1. RCA USB Cable 1729605
  2. HP PhotoSmart 100 Portable Inkjet Printer
  3. Epson Stylus Photo 785EPX Inkjet Printer
  4. Kodak 1124346 Picture Paper, Soft Gloss, 8.5"x11", 25 Sheets
  5. Canon CP-10 Card Photo Printer

Product Features:
  • 640 x 480 maximum resolution
  • USB output for faster downloads
  • Black and white LCD monitor
  • 2 MB internal flash memory
  • PC and Mac compatible

ASIN: B00004TCWJ

Amazon.com Product Description

The RCA CDS1000 digital still camera stores up to 32 images that you can download to your PC or Mac with a USB port. It includes 2 MB of internal memory. The stylish camera has a 350,000-pixel sensor and brilliant 24-bit color. The fixed-focus system makes it as easy to use as a 35mm point-and-shoot camera. The precision glass lens system provides clear, sharp photos from as close as 18 inches. The automatic exposure controls do all the work. You can leave the camera in auto mode to adjust to different lighting conditions for worry-free photography. Or, if you have special lighting and background conditions, you can adjust the exposure manually.

The CDS1000 includes a USB output that allows for fast downloads to your PC or Mac so you can print and edit your favorite shots. The MGI PhotoSuite software allows you to crop and resize your photos, add captions or color touches, make calendars, or print enlargements. This little digital camera also lets you review your photos from your TV screen with the included video cable--you can create a slide show without the hassle of setting up a projector screen.

The accessories include all cables and drivers for PC and Mac, MGI PhotoSuite software, Duracell Ultra 2 batteries, and a video cable for NTSC output.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great camera.......2003-05-19

great for beginner or someone that does not have need for a professional camera

1 out of 5 stars not mac friendly.......2000-12-12

It says mac compatible. It did not have mac driver in the box and directed me to their website to download it which wasn't convenient for that computer. Then I found I still could not get the camera to work with the computer. By that time, it was too late to return it. Uhh! The only thing I could do with it, was to display a picture briefly on the television.

1 out of 5 stars the only redeaming quality is the USB connex.......2000-11-12

I did a little research online before buying this cam as my first digicam. I was looking for something VERY inexpensive, that was going to be EASY. Well the cam is definately easy to use, and definately very inexpensive, and the USB connection makes downloading images to the PC very fast....but...

If you aren't going to use a tripod, or put the camera on an imobile surface, you're going to have a problem getting pictures of any worthwhile quality. Every picture i've taken without a tripod has been blurry and poor quality. I'm not a novice when it comes to taking pictures...this cam just doesn't do a good job.

I tried many different exposure methods, many different quality settings in combo with exposure methods, and the pictures always came out too light, too dark, fuzzy, or just plain crappy.

If you are planning to make photo quality prints, this is the wrong cam for you. If you want nice clear pics to put on your web pages, this is the wrong cam for you. Frankly, I can't think of a situation you'd want to use this cam.

I, instead, decided to fork over a bit more money, and bought the olympus 460Z, and couldn't be happier. Check it out by searching electronics for olympus 460....that and the new 490 are EXCELLENT cameras with wonderful features and crystal clear images.

Even for a beginner, there are much better cams than this one.

4 out of 5 stars Good for entry-level and webpage editing.......2000-10-14

...As long as you take pictures with good light you'll be fine. The flash can burn your closeups, though, and the shutter speed is so-so - forget about quick motion pictures! Also, the controls are difficult to use. With so many limitations, why four stars? Well, if the subject doesn't move and/or there's good light the quality is quite good. The USB port is great (try the serial one and you'll understand while you wait), and the TV output is convenient. All cables are included, even a power supply, and the software is good. Be careful with two things, though: don't use the diskettes included, one has the driver (an updated version is available at RCA's website) and the other one has a Windows dialup update (it wreaked havoc with my dialup windows). All in all, a great way to get started and quite enough for your website (remember, high resolution pictures take time to download).

5 out of 5 stars Good starter camera.......2000-08-29

The RCA CDS1000 what I believe to be the best camera for the money. I like the included AC adaptor, USB connection and PC serial cable. I really do not need a camera with more than 1 megapixel resoultion, so this camera fit my needs perfectly. I have found the image resoultion to be great, though the photos in a camera like this are really only good for e-mails, etc.

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