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PC World Spotlight on Affordable Digital Cameras

At just over $200, the Kyocera Finecam L3v is gentle on your wallet, but don't expect top-notch picture quality.

Tracey Capen

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Finecam L3v Digital Camera (Yashica-300188) PCW Rating: PCW Rating: PCW Rating:

Last Rated: September 30, 2003

1. Kyocera Finecam L3v Digital Camera (Yashica-300188)

3.2 megapixels, 16MB SD card, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Aperture-priority mode, Price when ranked: $220

Bottom Line: Oversize, 2.5-inch LCD makes composing and reviewing shots on this camera especially pleasant. Has a bargain price for a camera with an aperture-priority mode.

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EASYSHARE CX7430 PCW Rating: PCW Rating: PCW Rating:

Last Rated: March 26, 2004

2. kodak EASYSHARE CX7430

4 megapixels, 16MB internal memory and SD slot, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Five scene modes, Price when ranked: $280

Bottom Line: Has a great price for a 4-megapixel camera, but in image quality it scored lower than other cameras with the same resolution. Optional $80 docking station.

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Easyshare DX6440 Digital Camera (Kodak-8213944) PCW Rating: PCW Rating: PCW Rating:

Last Rated: December 09, 2003

3. kodak Easyshare DX6440 Digital Camera (Kodak-8213944)

4 megapixels, 16MB internal memory and SD slot, 4X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Five scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority modes, Price when ranked: $350

Bottom Line: The 4X optical zoom on this stylish model is longer than most point-and-shoots'. The camera can connect to an included docking station or an optional printer.

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Coolpix 3700 Digital Camera (Nikon-25514) PCW Rating: PCW Rating: PCW Rating:

Last Rated: January 28, 2004

4. Nikon Coolpix 3700 Digital Camera (Nikon-25514)

3.2 megapixels, 16MB SD card, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Fifteen scene modes, Price when ranked: $400

Bottom Line: Impressive imaging and a good blend of features at a reasonable price. Includes some advanced functions, such as the ability to shoot in time-lapse movie mode.

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DSC-P10 Cyber-shot Digital Camera (Sony-DSCP10) PCW Rating: PCW Rating: PCW Rating:

Last Rated: November 06, 2003

5. Sony DSC-P10 Cyber-shot Digital Camera (Sony-DSCP10)

5 megapixels, 32MB Memory Stick, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Three scene modes, Price when ranked: $400

Bottom Line: Small and fun to use, with extra features (like image editing in the camera). Flash shots looked fine, but a greenish cast in some images lowered the overall photo-quality score.

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