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But the Technology and quality of the pictures can't compare to the new cameras. I work as a teacher and have taken't 1000's of pictures with the camera I have. I must say it's basic/simple to use and bulky and big by today's standards. Not always a disadvantage because small cameras can be too small for a big person/hard to see. Although I had a problem with another camera that the harddrive died after on a couple of years use 2 out of three have proven to be hard to destroy. Student's are hard on equipment. Over the years I've really gotten to like the simplicity of the Arch software that come with the camera it's easy to use. The verizon that I have like all use a floopy drive while other verzions have a memory stick. The floopy disk have advantages because individuals can take their disk with them. Sometimes the floopies fail so you may loose your picures. Only ocassional if the floppy has wear and tear. The camera isn't worth fixing at least by Sony because even way backthey charge 160.00 just to look at it. The Camera I have can take a 30 second video on the floppy. The camera has no storage unless you have a floppy in the lower verzion or have one with a memory stick. The camera can download to other equiptment but I really never used those features. I would reccommend to buy a better quality battery becauase the cheap ones down hold a very long charge. I would say when you get use to the camera that's it's user friendly. Originally these cameras when for around a thousand dollars. My camera has worked for around 9 years. Update- 2010 - The new cameras are far more advanced and this has become a dinosaur. Buy a Sony CyberShot 12mp and get a chip reader. Great pictures, Videos and easy selection. I have a Kodak 10mp and I don't like it because it's undependable and has other problems. Using the download cables doesn't do it. I still like the Archsoft software which you can buy from the company directly.Read full review
I've had my Mavica for around three years now and it takes beautiful pictures. I think storing your pictures on a disk is an excellent idea. I've dropped it several time and it kinda banged-up but it still work as good as the day I bought it. I also have a 5 Mega pixel camera and I can't tell much difference in photo quality between the two. Another thing I like about the MVC-FD88 is the fact that you can manually focus it which comes in quite handy some times. It's a great all around camera and very simple to use. I personally love it.
I just purchased my 2nd Sony Mavica FD88. The 1st one I owned I bought almost eight years ago at a price of over $800. I'm computer illiterate and I wanted something simple to use, so the floppy disks meet that requirement. I have faithfully used my camera for years, for many reasons, including photographing items to sell at ebay. Not long ago a disk got jammed inside the camera and I tried to pull it out with a tweezers. The piece of metal/plastic that slides across the floppy became jammed and disengaged from the floppy when I pulled it out. I was eventually able to get the piece out, but since then the camera cannot read any disk I insert. So, in actuality, this eight year old camera worked fine until the (defective) disk jammed and caused a problem. I felt lost without my Mavica the last couple weeks, even though I own another digital camera. You just cannot beat the convenience of the floppy disks! Even though these are no longer made, I would highly recommend purchasing a used one if you know it is in good working order and you can get it at a fair price. It's a great camera and takes great pictures. I don't mind the bulkiness, since I tend to drop things easily and this camera gives you something to hold on to!Read full review
We had this camera before and for some reason the floppy did not work. We loved that camera, I am a realtor and take pictures of homes and properties with it. I am not computer smart and this camera is so easy to use. We have a wide angled lens with it and it takes the greatest pictures. Just a click and when I get on the computer I insert the floppy and have the most beautiful pictures. It sure takes better pictures than my small digital camera. I highly recommend this camera for anyone that loves a clear,large and beautiful picture
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