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Polaroid PDC 5080

review DATE:05.25.06

Polaroid PDC-5080

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By Terry Sullivan

The singer/songwriter Paul Simon may have requested that his mama not take his Kodachrome away, but I bet you he would have gladly handed the Polaroid PDC 5080 ($90 street) over to her after about five minutes of shooting.

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Company

Polaroid Corporation

http://www.polaroid.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $84.99 Street
  • Type: Compact
  • Megapixels: 5.1 MP
  • Maximum Resolution: 2592 x 1944 pixels
  • Included Memory: On Board
  • Media Format: Secure Digital
  • Video Record and Playback: Yes

Bottom Line

The Polaroid PDC 5080 is a cheap camera that isn't worth its low price.

Pros

Cheap. Light weight.

Cons

Dreadful performance. Lousy quality.

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