Kyocera Finecam SL300R

112 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
performance (48)
design (47)
portability (38)
usability (31)
size (28)

Negative
battery (22)
lens (11)
viewfinder (6)
shutter (4)
low-light (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 112 reviews of Kyocera Finecam SL300R. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and usability. The portability and design also get good views, but there are some less positive reviews about the zoom and low light performance. There are some mixed views about the focus.

performance, design, portability, usability, size

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Kyocera Finecam SL300R is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Kyocera Finecam SL300R

alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 user reviews of Kyocera Finecam SL300R from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the usability and size. The portability and design are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the lens and battery, while opinions are divided on the price.

performance, design, portability, size, usability

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Kalpana Ettenson (pcworld.com)

Kyocera Mita Finecam SL300R Camera Review - PCWorld

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Jan, 2004

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Expert review by : David D. Busch (cnet.com)

Kyocera Finecam SL300R review

Kyocera Finecam SL300R

Open-ended high-speed burst mode with 3- to 4-frame-per-second capture; very little shutter lag; simple automatic operation; sleek, ultracompact design.

Small, hard-to-use controls; no shutter-priority mode; no optical viewfinder.

This svelte snapshot camera's high-speed capture ability sets a new performance standard, making it an excellent pick for the casual sports and action photographer.

Dec, 2003

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Expert review by : Les Freed (pcmag.com)

Kyocera Finecam SL300R

There's no holding back the Kyocera Finecam SL300R, which lets you continuously shoot 3-megapixel photos until the card is full.

Still, there's no denying that the image processor in the SL300R advances the state of the art. If you've shied away from buying a digital camera because it simply didn't shoot like a film model, your wait is over.

Nov, 2003

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Contax SL300R T*

Continue on to Page Two SL300R T* Specifications Type Digital still camera with record, playback, and erase modes CCD imager 1/2.7" CCD with 3,340,000 pixels gross Effective pixels 3,170,000 pixels Still image size 2048x1536, 1600 x1200, 1280x960,...

Apr, 2004

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Kyocera Finecam SL300R

Continue on to Page Two Finecam SL300R Specifications Type Digital still camera with record, playback, and erase modes CCD imager 1/2.7" CCD with 3,340,000 pixels gross Effective pixels 3,170,000 pixels Still image size 2048x1536, 1600 x1200, 1280x960,...

Dec, 2003

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Digital Cameras - Kyocera Finecam SL300R Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

A Scene button on the camera's rear panel lets you select between seven preset "scenes," which adjust the camera for special shooting situations. Available modes are Standard, Sports Action, Portrait, Night View, Night Portrait, Macro, and Landscape....

May, 2004

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Kyocera Finecam SL300R

That's nice and all, but how do the photos look? Is the camera easy-to-use? Find out now in our review

Amazing continuous shooting mode ; Swivel-lens design ; LCD is usable in bright outdoor light ; Some manual controls ; Above average movie mode

Colors seem dull ; Poor low light focusing; no AF-assist lamp ; No optical viewfinder ; No tripod mount ; Shutter speed, aperture, manual focus, zoom controls too limited ; No video out port ; Below average battery life ; Redeye ; No lens cover ; No...

If you want a compact camera for outdoor action shots, the SL300R is worth a look. If you shoot indoors in dim lighting, or require a tripod mount or optical viewfinder, you'll want to look elsewhere.

Mar, 2004

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Kyocera - SL300R

Without doubt the Kyocera Finecam SL300R is the most unusual digital camera we have ever seen. Well, there are one or two novelty designs on the market so perhaps we should qualify that comment by saying ...

Jul, 2004

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Kyocera Finecam SL300R

The Kyocera Finecam SL300R is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 3x optical zoom lens and a 3.2 megapixel sensor. For more information on the Kyocera Finecam SL300R read the following press release and see: - Popular Photos - Kyocera Finecam...

Somerset, NJ -- Somerset, NJ - Kyocera Optics, Inc., the imaging industry arm of Kyocera Corporation, expands its breakthrough line of digital cameras with the new, upscale Contax SL300R T* featuring its revolutionary RTUNE imaging technology. Targeted...

Mar, 2004

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Contax SL300R T*

Photography Blog found this Norwegian site 'that announces that Kyocera are releasing a version of its Finecam SL300R digital camera under the Contax brand name.' It has a 'Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* lens' and will be released in Japan in December....

Kyocera Corporation (President: Yasuo Nishiguchi) is pleased to announce the release of ''CONTAX SL300R T*,'' the new 3.17 million effective pixel compact digital camera in early December this year. The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss T* Lens that...

Nov, 2003

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