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I purchased this camera b/c I was tired of taking pictures and not having what I thought was a good shot. This camera did what I had hoped! I am extremely glad I made this purchase. It saves me money and frustration. It allows me to preview the shot, hence the name, before I accept it or not have it developed (less processing fee). I used to waste so much film on shots.

The only gripes I have about this camera are 1.) it is a shot in the dark whether you get a good distance shot and 2.) it does not take quality pictures with low light. But, for me at least, I have always had those problems with any camera I have had.

This camera really is what I needed. I do not want a digital camera b/c I just don't. No rhyme or reason, I just like film cameras.

I recently took this camera with me to Hawaii, and I got back some of the most unbelievable pictures I have ever taken. The variety of pictures ranges from sunsets to close-ups to action to portaits. I could not have been happier with the results.

I would highly recommend this camera to anyone who thinks that have taken a picture of one thing and always gets back something completely different. It has been a truly tremendous purchase for me.

I got exactly what I wanted in this camera. I couldn't afford to buy a digital camera. This camera gave me the preview capablities I was looking for. I had wanted a camera that still needed a roll of film, which this one does. I just used it to take Christening pictures and everyone wanted a shot and I just told the camera how many of each shot to produce. I couldn't be happier. If you have your heart set on a digital camera, this is not the camera for you, but if you're like me and can't afford the digitals crazy prices, then this is the camera for you.

I bought this product about a year ago for around [$$$]. I am both happy and disappointed with this camera. I like the fact that you are able to view the picture that you just took but disappointed that I can't view the pictures BEFORE that shot (which I shouldn't really be complaining because this camera, after all, isn't digital). The additional feature in which you get to indicate how many duplicates (2, 3, 4, etc.) you want of a picture immediately after any given shot is pretty much irrelevant because it's a hassle to even think about that when you're taking a bunch of shots continuously. I end up just choosing how many copies I want when I bring the film to the developer.

The main complaint I have for this camera is the fact that the flash range for this camera is really weak. The subject of the shot should be relatively close to the camera if you don't want the shot to be blurry or dark.

I would recommend this camera if the price was around [$$$] or less. I was in luck when I bought this camera because I got a [$$$] rebate. Overall, I really am fond of my Kodak Advantix Preview because I don't really need to take any perfect shots in the dark. My pictures I have taken during the day have turned out clear and crisp. But I wouldn't recommend using this camera for pictures at night.

The kodak preview camera is one of the most innovative camera's on the market. and when you are using it. you are sure to get many admirer's. My small problem with this camera is with the view finder, and that IS the problem. The viewfinder is VERY small. Myself and other's really had a hard time seeing through it. I'm hoping kodak will address this problem soon.

After reading all I could about this camera, I finally invested in one (hint--it's one hundred dollars less at... than it is anywhere else) about a month ago. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. The freedom to choose how many prints you want without messing with reprint hassles is terrific! I have a 16 month old who is my main subject, and often I either get a great shot that I know EVERYONE will want a copy of, or he moves and I miss the moment. With this camera I know right away if I got a good one or if I need to try again. I took it to a Mardi Gras party this weekend and my friends loved seeing the pictures as the night progressed.

For my own stubborn reasons I am not into the digital camera thing...I like film, 1 hour photo shops, etc. This camera gives me a hybrid of technologies and I love it.

The camera is a little bulky compared to the Elph2 I traded for it. But the red-eye problem I had with the Elph is eliminated by this camera, probably due to the distance of the flash from the lens.

Check this camera out--I really am pleased with mine, both function and photo quality. Eckerd's equipment was able to read the encoded film with no problem. I especially recommend this camera to parents of small children--what a convenience!