The S500 was a budget digicam launched in 2006. Whilst it core spec offered little over rivals, Samsung did pack in some quirky features. But whilst there’s a lot to like here for a 5MP budget digicam, there are some issues that may be a deal breaker.
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Single use Noir – Kodak Tri-X (400TX) disposable Review
For years Kodak have kept it simple when it came to disposables with your choice of either disposable legend that is the FunSaver and the much lesser waterproof model. But in recent years there’s been a burst of disposables. So lets meet their B&W film version the Kodak Tri-X disposable which is confusingly also known as the Kodak Professional Tri-X or the 400TX
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Go Go Budget Digitals No 7- Vivitar ViviCam 3745
Back to the early 2000’s with this 3.3.MP camera. The Vivitar ViviCam 3745 was one of legion that of digicams sold under Vivitar branding and you can still buy today. Almost all the models were for the budget end and this is no exception. But is it worth a few quid today ? Oddly that might be yes if you just need a simple digicam but there are issues.
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The Half frame Camera List – All the 14 models you can buy new today
10 years ago when I started this site, I never though we’d see half frame camera generate much buzz, excitement and discussion. But in 2024 as exciting as the arrival of the Pentax 17 is, it joins a growing market of new half frame cameras. So buckle up to my guide to the 14 (and their clones) new on the markets half frame. From cheap single use half frames to high end £500 numbers.
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