Norcent DCS-1050 10.0 Megapixel Digital Camera

I purchased a Norcent camera the wouldn't operate after one week. I returned the camera in August (its now November) & haven't received a replacement. Cannot reach the company via phone (mailbox is full) or e-mail (error undeliverable). Go 2 their website & try 2 reach them 4 yourself. Company must be out of business. Don't buy their unsupported products.

The Norcent DCS-1050 was a great purchase 4 $130. You get up 2 10 MP, it is easy 2 navigate the options & is small enough 2 easily carry with you. Comes with a decent battery that lasts long enough 2 take alot of pictures even with the flash on & comes with its own carry case that can fit on your belt. Picture quality is good. The only issue is that it is fair in low light. Some of it is that I have 2 learn 2 use the different features like low light setting that will help but still could be better.

Overall value 4 the money is that this cannot be beat 4 a nice camera 4 the family. Great deal go buy it.

I have now owned this camera 4 almost six months, so I suppose it is about time 2 give it a fair shake at a review.

I was skeptical at the brand, & even more so at the cost. For right around $100, I was certain I'd have a flimsy, sensitive, noisy, featureless piece of crap that I'd have 2 replace after a while.

I've since been shocked out of skepticism, & can safely give this camera five stars.

Pros:

- Size! Tiny. Light. You forget you have it.
- Screen size! 3" screen is a joy 2 use.
- Features! Packed full. I could begin 2 list, but there are too many. Presets are plentiful (and actually useful) some manual mode settings, light sensor, face detection, alignment grid, audio recording, accepts up 2 8GB SDHC cards (confirmed this with a friendly email from Norcent themselves...
- 3X optical zoom on a camera this size? Huzzah!
- Well built! Metal case!
- Battery life! I'm not sure what people were doing with their cameras 2 drain the battery life 2 have them complain, but I've taken over 300 pictures with flash & it still wasn't finished. I only drained it by half using the movie function 4 all 30 minutes (on a 2GB SD card.)
- Carrying case! Actually a decent accessory.

Cons:

- Auto-focus... Geh, I hate it, but it is a fact on almost all Ultra-compacts. It is far better than most cameras though. At least it tries.
- Tripod mount location... waaaaay on the edge instead of the center on the bottom. Makes 4 wobbly shots...
- No charging battery in-camera... probably due 2 its size. Forgivable.

Overall:

I have taken this camera on quite a few excursions, music shows, walks & day trips. It has not failed me once.

Norcent as a company was moving at the time I tried calling them months ago, but I finally got through 2 someone, & my question was that of many: What about a replacement battery? They explained that after shipping a battery would cost about $20 & they'd be more than happy 2 send one. They are not planning on discontinuing the form factor of the battery any time soon because it has performed beyond their expectations.

They also emailed me almost immediately when I had a question about high-capacity SD memory cards (SDHC). They said the camera was good up 2 8GB, but that they hadn't tested anything higher than that.

I have purchased two others of these 4 gifts in my family & they also are completely satisfied with them.

Spend-thrift bargain hunters rejoice: Your camera has come.

KW

This camera surprises me. The pictures came out really clear. Definitely worth buying at this low price.

I bought it 4 80 bucks & its worth it 4 sure. Its 10mp which doesnt really really matter & what matters more is that it takes clear pictures. The quality is good & the battery lifetime is also good. It has a li ion battery which I prefer over the AA's. It is definitely not superior 2 a canon but if you are into non serious photography & want 2 click some decent pictures then this is the camera 4 you.

PRODUCT FEATURES:10.0 megapixel digital cameraSlim, elegant designFace tracking identifies faces within the frame & automatically adjusts 4 ideal focus & exposureAnti-shake compensates 4 camera movement 2 deliver crisp, clean images3.0" LTPS TFT LCD, scratch-resistant acrylic panel display3x optical zoom & 4x digital zoomMovie mode captures video clips with resolutions of 640 x 480, 320 x 240, & 160 x 12Built-in flash with auto, red-eye reduction, always on, slow sync, forced on & forced off modesManual, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent & custom white balance settings