DC DXG-308 3MP Digital Camera (OLD MODEL)

I bought this camera to take with me when I kayak. I haven't been able to take it in the ocean yet, but I tested it in the pool, and it had no problems.I have only taken about 100 pictures with it so far with mixed results.I should first say that I am happy with it. The pictures I took outdoors in good light came out very good.Using the high res settings they had good color, were clear, sharp, and had no distortion.The clips I took using the movie mode, in good light, were reasonable, (better than I expected.) The pictures i took indoors using the flash were not as good, but still about what I expected.I knew they were not going to be as sharp as my Nikon, but I didn't want to take my Nikon in the ocean. I have a specific purpose in mind for this camera, and I think it going to be just fine for that purpose. For the money I think it is a fine sports, waterfront camera. I did find that it was dificult to get the focus right in macro mode. You have a very short depth of field,(about two inches), so keep within that range. I did get some nice pictures of a bee though, (and most cameras in this price range don't have a macro at all). I was very glad I could find a digital camera that was waterproof in this price range, and based on my tests, and my needs, it is just fine.

I received the camera it needed USB cable which didn't come with like it said it would but I am happy anyway cause the seller tried to make it right by getting me 2 USB cables to see if one worked. well as it turns out neither work. But I still would like to thank the seller for fast shipping and for trying to get me the cables for it. So I gave 5 stars cause this seller tried to make things right. and I thank you so much for speedy service and for getting me the USB cables even though neither one work for it. Im happy at the fact that you were honest and tried to make up for it. Take care and stay safe. God Bless

This is quite possibly THE WORSE purchase I have EVER made in my life! I bought the camera the day before my son's graduation. I read through the User Manual, which doesn't really tell you anything...and thought all was ok. I was wrong. When my son's name was called to go up on stage to get his award, I realized (in COMPLETE horror)that the "preview display window" was dark. I was not able to take one single picture of my son walking down the aisle, when he received the diploma...nothing! This camera ruined our day. I was not able to take pictures until the graduation was over! Seems like it only takes pics outside. When I went on the DXGUSA website to their FAQ section, it states the camera is really made to be used in "natural light". The 4 pictures that I did manage to get took all day to capture because it took the darn thing like 15 seconds to "load" between each picture. (Try telling 5 teens to stay still in the same position until the camera decides it's ready to shoot again!)I ended up buying a disposable camera for 4 dollars and the pictures (taken way after the graduation was over) were much better. Kids don't graduate everyday, we missed out on all of the memories we could have had...if only I did not purchase this CRAPPY camera. I am so disappointed! Please do yourselves a favor: STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAMERA.**To the folks who gave this product a good review: Are we talking about the same camera here????**

My parents bought this camera almost a year ago, and within an hour, I realised that I had to school them *again* about buying electronics before I research them. This camera is *almost* USELESS.PROS:1. On macro, in good light (read: bright, DIRECT, sunlight), the camera does have the potential to take the most AMAZING pictures2. It's small, light, and easy to carryCONS:1. In anything other than good light (see definition above), the screen is dark, so you can't see what you're aiming at2. The above would not be as frustrating if the camera had a view finder, which it does NOT3. The camera takes *FOREVER* to process a picture once it's taken. That means standing up and staring at your camera for about 10 seconds in between shots. Not so great for parties, and get-togethers4. The picture quality is terrible 80% of the time - the subjects are usually grainy and/or blurry, and the colouring is usually off kilter, especially when not in good light (see definition above)5. You need to have steady hands to get in a good shot. A tripod would be a good investment, but that would be an insult to the tripod6. It's no good at taking action photos. If any of your subjects move, you see a big blur7. There just is not much functionality - basic things like timed shots don't exist on this camera, so forget about being self photographs8. At night, the flash has a tendency to white-out everything if the subject is close, or leave everything dark and difficult to make out if the subject is far. The middle ground is so narrow, it's difficult to capture, but when caputred, refer to #49. Video (the quality of which leaves a lot to be desired) play-back does not have any sound - you have to wait until you put it on your computer to heard what you taped10. It costs money! Head-aches are free, so I don't see why this camera isn't.It's a no brainer. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA. The only reason I didn't give it one star was because, like I said, I have this camera to thank for some amazing macro shots I did - professional looking stuff. But it's just not worth it. Too many other cameras can do that for less head-ache.