Polaroid a520 a disappointment
Posted on Sep 20, 06 09:36 AM PDT
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By isa , 03/07/08 1:36 AM (CommentID #760183)
i got this camara and i was very dissapointed with it...it takes great pictures in the sunlight, and good videos but that is about it...the night pictures are terrible and the flash does not reach far, but when it is at a closer range, it tends to be too bright and i can't even make out facial features...as everyone has been sayin, i got what i paid for (which was about $76 at target)
By Jqmarc , 22/06/08 7:05 AM (CommentID #740673)
i just got this saturday morning at circut city to take pictures at my sons wedding ..i have to say i took some great shots with even some of the motion shots came out good
some things i dont like are the delay between picture that in it self was a cause of some bad picture
over all it worked great for me.. and the very best part is i only paid 22 bucks for it got a acceries bag and software and a leather memory wallet
i bought a 2 gig memory stick total purchase price with everthing
40 bucks
By Dinty , 19/06/08 2:02 PM (CommentID #735352)
Any luck on printable directions out there?
By me , 05/05/08 5:00 PM (CommentID #664750)
how do you keep this thing in batteries 8 batteries in two days maybe 15 picture
By Lady with an a520 , 20/04/08 8:07 AM (CommentID #641767)
well you get what you pay for, so i wasent expecting greatness, but if anyone knows how to turn off the delay when you take pictures, please e-mail me at luvmeorhateme180@yahoo.com thanks!
By Patrick , 03/04/08 9:44 PM (CommentID #608081)
I bought an a520 to take pictures of battlefields when I visit them for research for school. I have to say that it works great for this but if you want real quality then you are going to have to get a quality camera. I paid $35 and the old saw still applies, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
By Laurie , 28/03/08 7:24 AM (CommentID #595250)
SD protected message means that your Sd card is write-protected from adding any further pictures to it. To fix it, you need to find the little slider on the side of the SD card and slide it towards the gold pins. This should allow your card to be written to again.
By Anonymous , 25/03/08 7:14 PM (CommentID #588369)
Like many people posting, I received this as a gift. Most of my pictures were all washed out, but I read a helpful tip online. If you place a little snip of a coffee filter over the flash, it helps dilute it somewhat. I have the rubber case for the camera, so I just keep the filter scrap slipped into the cover.
I plan on giving this dreadful camera to my niece as a toy and am looking into buying a sony.
By Rennegade85 , 13/03/08 2:46 PM (CommentID #554647)
I found the manual for this camera at www.devicemanuals.com
By Irene , 12/03/08 1:02 PM (CommentID #552274)
I agree. I bought one in ebay and the photos show up soo washed out. I tried changing the settings, no help. Buyers Beware. It'll be a complete waste!
By Brooke , 10/03/08 7:28 PM (CommentID #547195)
You have to upload the video clip onto a computer in order to hear audio =[ bleh.
By Peter North , 25/02/08 6:29 PM (CommentID #511639)
I bought the a520 for my son, and after countless hours of trying to make this thing take a decent picture, it is of my professional opinion that it's one serious piece of sh(i)t. The fisher-price "My Little Pony bathtub Adventures" cam I piad $15 for works better. After a week we ended up using the a520 for target practice... "PULL!"
By Tina , 06/02/08 2:33 PM (CommentID #469585)
Did you find the manual because I too need one Thx
By Shannon , 04/02/08 1:03 PM (CommentID #465111)
I am really disappointed with this camera, sometimes it works, sometimes not. The flash is way too bright, the delay sucks! It was a gift so at least I didn't waste any money....sorry sis!
By Nancy , 27/01/08 12:32 PM (CommentID #449295)
Does anyone have or know where I can find the manual or instructions for this camera. I bought it for my daughter for christmas and my kids lost the manual before we ever used it. If you have any info please send it to ncarrington@tampabay.rr.com. Thanks.
By Dave Powell , 21/01/08 10:45 PM (CommentID #441318)
Check the memory ard thats inside, theres a very small sliding thing on the side..if you move it one way the card is write protected, the other and you can save your photos to it.
By Kandi , 20/01/08 1:20 AM (CommentID #438160)
screw this POS. it's horrible. WAY too bright flash, and my shutter stopped opening, i just got this on TUESDAY, it stopped working saturday night. WTF??? DONT BUY THIS CAMERA.
By J Boxx , 03/01/08 7:22 PM (CommentID #416606)
I love my 520 camera,I need instructions on how to use it.I am learning slowly and if had the instructions would do better.Please if you have a copy e-mail them to me at >moonlighter60@yahoo.com< thanks
By J Boxx , 03/01/08 7:19 PM (CommentID #416603)
I love my 520 camera but I have no instructions with it.If anyone has, will you please e-mail them to me.
By Anonymous , 26/12/07 9:28 PM (CommentID #407064)
I have a problem with my a520 camera and i was wondering if anyone has ever had the problem where it said "SD PROTECTED"? If so how do i fix it?
By shona strain , 26/12/07 3:56 AM (CommentID #406184)
ive just got the poloroid i733 for christmas and am gutted to see all my pictures have black limes all the way through them, no just one or two lines but like a school lined jotter would be.....help
By L Greenberg , 21/12/07 8:25 AM (CommentID #400572)
very disappointed in this camera - we've used it through one set of batteries and barely any pictures. Then the battery compartment caught fire! Bad news, cheap crappy camera
By Dee , 10/12/07 10:01 AM (CommentID #389949)
My camera stoped working also. The shutter button does not move, therefore i can not take a picture. I used the camera less than 10 times. And i reacieved the same story from polaroid. I recieved my camera as a gift. Do you think they would do anything? Yep that's right they said they were not responsible.
By disappointed , 06/12/07 3:56 PM (CommentID #386534)
I too have a a520 that stopped working. If you are out of the warranty period or cannot find the receipt, they (Poloriod's center)will not repair it at any cost. It's only been used 2 times.
By carl davis , 28/11/07 12:43 PM (CommentID #378814)
Found this a520 polaroid....can u direct me to a site that has a users manual for this piece of crap?
By Britney , 27/11/07 2:36 PM (CommentID #377807)
i agree with most of the people that said bad things about this camera. i got it for a birthday present last year, and i only have 7 pictures on it, i NEVER use it, because no matter how far away from a person im taking the picture of, their faces are always washed out, their too white and i can only see their eyes, this is the shittiest camera! i THOUGHT poloroid was a good brand but i was definately WRONG.i advise you NOT TO WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS JUNK! no matter how cheap it is.
By Suzanne , 23/11/07 12:15 PM (CommentID #374034)
My ex-husband bought this for my daughter last year for Christmas. I bought a Kodak for myself. My daughter dosen't use hers for most of the previous reasons. She wants a Kodak this year
By brewer , 23/11/07 10:03 AM (CommentID #373864)
i think that i am going to get this camera. I think that for the holiday 50 dollar price it is worth it. this will be my first camera and u people that are giving bad info y not a little more explanation
By Gail HImes , 19/11/07 9:10 PM (CommentID #370351)
I love my camera but I have lost the book that goes with it if anyone has directions please email me @rghimes41@yahoo.com
By Shannon , 01/11/07 12:21 AM (CommentID #350467)
This is a total waste of money! The camera turns it self off when you are trying to take pictures, and takes forever to process and take the next one. Don't count on catching special moments with this...buy something a little more expensive and worth it.
By Joe Prine , 12/10/07 12:23 PM (CommentID #332616)
Let's all call Lou Dobb's CNN news and sick him on Polaroid Company.It will give the Mexican's a break.
By Joe Prine , 12/10/07 12:16 PM (CommentID #332611)
Bought my wife a new 1032 10 megapixel digital camera Polaroid.What a piece of trash used it 3 months and it doesn't work no more called Polaroid they said Sorry.What a junky Company and camera.What do you expect being made in China and sold here by Wal-Mart.lol
By KEKE , 26/09/07 5:35 PM (CommentID #313729)
I NEED INSTRUCTIONS IF U KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND OUT HOW TO USE TO IT PLEASE EMAIL ME @ CHOCTHUNDER504@YAHOO.COM..THANKS IT WAS A GIFT.WITHOUT DA BOOK..LOL
By Mike De Hart , 22/09/07 5:24 PM (CommentID #309559)
This camera is a complete and total piece of s**t. It is useless unless you are outside in bright sunlight. Forget about focusing. You can get closer to what you want to photograph but you cant see what it is as you do. I think Polaroid should offer to buy back this steaming pile and give a free camera that actually works to anyone unfortunate enough to own one of these paper weights.
By Cindy , 13/09/07 11:14 AM (CommentID #300006)
I just bought this camera to take some pictures of my sons first day of school. It SUCKS and is being returned to the store ASAP. Should be taken off store shelves as far as I am concerned.
By Maurice , 12/09/07 3:27 PM (CommentID #299168)
this is the worse camera I cannot believe they sell
a piece of junk complicated for no reason we were 3 or 4 people to operate with no succes
so believe me don't buy even if they gave to I would
throw it away in garbbige to bad for poloroid
By Doug , 07/09/07 8:52 AM (CommentID #294152)
Garbage! Agree with every problem description above. Don't agree this should be a camera for beginners, too much to compansate for to get a proper picture.
Maybe I got a bad unit, or maybe I am missing a setting, but I just figured they had point and shoot standard by now. Not this one. Any low lighting situation? Forget about using the flash, it will white wash everything, no joke. Any movement? Blurry. Zoom? Completely grainy.
By amanda , 03/09/07 3:49 PM (CommentID #290183)
i do not know if i want to get one
By A Mom , 29/07/07 1:04 PM (CommentID #257385)
Well, no wonder this camera is giving so many people fits... It has no optical zoom! So, to the person having an issue with "crispness", there is your problem, and not the white balance - which is for lighting - sun, shade, flourescent, tungsten...
By sissy r ATL , 28/07/07 6:22 PM (CommentID #256815)
what is the best SD card to get for this camera, I only need one that holds about 100 pictures
By M.Brown , 22/07/07 3:21 PM (CommentID #251550)
anyone know where i can print manual directions on how to use camera?
By HADEER , 16/06/07 8:01 PM (CommentID #208939)
i dont see why you dont like it
my only problem is idk how to upload the pictures
help?
By Sha , 05/06/07 8:47 AM (CommentID #196441)
For the price it is a decent camera. The shutter speed is fairly quick as well allowing for quick processing so you don't have to hold the camera stationary for too long. This flash IS too bright but you can account for that by adjusting the exposure.
By mike murray , 04/06/07 7:33 PM (CommentID #195854)
This is a horrible camera the lighting as always wrong like danielle said the flash is too bright and without it its not bright enough piece of dookie
By Ashley - Portland, OR , 03/06/07 10:26 AM (CommentID #193944)
I got this camera for Christmas 2006. It fulfilled my needs for a digital camera, although I would have to agree with everything everyone has said about the flash and taking close up pictures. However, I had my camera for 5 1/2 months and it just quit working. First it would just turn off by itself, then just quit working all together. Think I'll invest in something made with a bit more quality next time.
By rg , 01/06/07 11:11 AM (CommentID #191391)
This is a low budget camera for beginners. I just bought it for my 11 yr old daughter for her to take away with her for the summer ... I did not pay big bucks for it and she should enjoy it I do not expect quality photos .... the ones she has taken already are quite nice no problems....
I have an expensive Cannon camera and have only had it less than a year and the shutter broke after of course the warrenty I paid alot for that and really would have expected more ....
So if this lasts the summer and she is really into photography I will move her up to a REAL camera.
By MJ , 31/05/07 6:13 PM (CommentID #190655)
I can't say I am thrill with the Polaroid a520, at night you can't see what you are aiming at, at least I can't if there is a bright light behind subject it is okay, I also think it is now all that easy to follow.
By MJ , 31/05/07 6:13 PM (CommentID #190654)
I can't say I am thrill with the Polaroid a520, at night you can't see what you are aiming at, at least I can't if there is a bright light behind subject it is okay, I also think it is now all that easy to follow.
By CheerGirl , 28/05/07 8:38 AM (CommentID #185713)
I just got my a530 yesterday and i love it! in my opinion it works way better than my moms kodak easyshare, and it was only 1/4 the price. the only thing i dont like is the flash is a little too bright, but other than that, it works really well. it is an exellent camera for beginners.
By Oni424 , 23/05/07 12:49 PM (CommentID #179009)
I got one as a present, I have a high end digital, but, I needed a point and shoot for on the go. I am, overall, pleased with this handy little camera. ZI have had no problems with the flash as others have said.
By Ike , 22/05/07 7:00 PM (CommentID #178278)
Question, where could i get this camera repaired. it just stopped working.
By Anonymous , 22/05/07 12:53 PM (CommentID #178001)
the A520 is a decent camera.One huge down fall to it, is that it has a delay while taking pictures but other then that, its managable!
By Tabitha , 21/05/07 8:51 PM (CommentID #177284)
I have the same problems, the flash is way too bright and the lcd is dark, i cant really see where i am shooting in my house, i am thinking about returning it.
By Missy , 17/05/07 8:44 AM (CommentID #173259)
Well, at least I get compliments on the pink color. This camera takes better pictures w/ the flash off. But for 5MP, my pictures should be much crisper. I have also tried to adjust the white balance, etc., but the camera is just not good. Subjects must be very still and patient fir a good picture to be taken. Forget about using the zoom, the quality just plummets. For a few more dollars, get yourself a much better camera. Really, do NOT buy this one.
By Rachel , 07/05/07 9:44 PM (CommentID #163251)
Need help got it from a friend I dont know how to use it...
By Maria Adamczyk , 04/05/07 11:45 PM (CommentID #159698)
I'm somewhat happy with this camera. The only thing I have an issue with is that when you play back any video clips, there's no sound. I've looked everywhere to see if perhaps I need to turn up the volume but I've been unsuccessful.
By Polaroid -NOT PRIZE PRODUCT- , 30/04/07 4:38 PM (CommentID #155727)
i am very disappointed in the quality of the pictures and the camera itself. All of the pictures are dark and the camera actually quit working by itself after only 5 months. It was expensive to only have it for 5 months.
By Nicholas, NewYork,Queens , 27/04/07 4:43 PM (CommentID #152465)
I got dis cam yesterday for 85$ and snaped a decent pic of my dog in the right lighting and the pic is pretty nice. You get wat u pay for and well to all those complaining about your cam. .You should of done your research before buying somthing you dont know about and spent a little more money that was up to your standards.
By Michelle , 24/04/07 6:34 PM (CommentID #148500)
Worst digital camera ever! Danielle is right, pictures either come out too dark or so bright your whole face is white. Pictures are smeared making them look like cartoon characters. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA
By Bob , 20/04/07 9:01 PM (CommentID #145130)
Yeah.. I got one ans the screen don't work.
By Anonymous , 11/04/07 8:12 PM (CommentID #137545)
I paid 40 bucks for it and so far its OK./...nothing special....
By erin , 09/04/07 1:47 PM (CommentID #135102)
all the pictures are dark except without the flash(?). very low quality pictures.
By Blanche , 04/04/07 6:24 PM (CommentID #130271)
This camera is sad. It only takes pictures in perfest light then the flash is too bright when i need it
By Nikki D. , 02/04/07 8:10 PM (CommentID #128319)
We bought this camera in pink for our daughter's 10th birthday and I think it's perfect for her. It's very easy to learn to use and it comes with a silicone protection skin. I myself, wouldn't want this camera. The flash was really bright making close-up face shots really washed out and you can't see what you are taking a picture of if it's the least bit dark where you're shooting. But for a 10 year old beginner, it's perfect.
By Nikki D. , 02/04/07 8:08 PM (CommentID #128313)
We bought this camera in pink for our daughter's 10th birthday and I think it's perfect for her. I myself, wouldn't want this camera. The flash was really bright making close-up face shots really washed out and you can't see what you are taking a picture of if it's the least bit dark where you're shooting. But for a 10 year old beginner, it's perfect.
By Jenny B. , 15/03/07 8:17 AM (CommentID #117022)
I love this camera! the pics are okay but what do you expect for 85 dollars??? I have the pink one and its so sytlish. This wouldnt be a good camera for a professional photographer but for reg pics its pretty good.
By Shante , 13/03/07 6:01 PM (CommentID #116232)
I too got this camera for christmas. Its a nice Camera and takes nice pictures. but it does have some faults. the flash is either 2 bright or not good enough and U cant see night pictures. my screen dosent work and I dont know why. But its an Ok camera
By ronald , 01/03/07 6:46 PM (CommentID #109540)
i hate this cameara so musch te flash is way too bright and u can't see where u are taking a picture. i would never reccomend this camera to any one.
By Johnny Chuttz , 14/02/07 1:33 PM (CommentID #101196)
For my first digi cam I am very disappointed. As stated the flash is worthless. Forget about taking any kind of close-up pics, way too blurry. Polaroid, I want my money back.
By C.J. , 03/02/07 9:25 AM (CommentID #094767)
Got mine for christmas too... the flash is either too bright or not bright enough. Usually I look so washed out that you can't even see my face. The colors are sub-par and the zoom is worthless. In general very hard to use if you want a quality photo.
By Christine , 01/02/07 12:01 PM (CommentID #093594)
Bought mine at Christmas - what a rip. The photos are crap, agree with comment about glary shaky photos on flash. Now the on/off button is jammed and I can't even use the darn thing. For the money I should have gotten a few disposables and been further ahead.
By Danielle , 04/01/07 9:32 AM (CommentID #081073)
This camera is horrible. The flash is too bright or not beight enough. It doesnt take pictures at night, they just dont show up. I have used many digital camera before and this by far is THE worst.
By Joe Leo , 28/12/06 4:59 PM (CommentID #078028)
I too gotten mine for Christmas this year and I love it! Simple cam, great quality pics! Perfect for me! five stars!
By Lucy Churchill , 27/12/06 10:17 AM (CommentID #077766)
As an avid fan of getting film developed, I held off on a digital camera. Then for Christmas my sister got me the Polaroid a520. I had it figured out in about 15 minutes, and so far it has taken quality shots. I like it way better than my parents much more expensive kodak easyshare.
By sassy chick!! , 16/12/06 11:57 PM (CommentID #074938)
the a520 is a really good camera.. when i got it i was in dought of it not working as well i wanted it to because it was cheap but it when way over what i expected!!! i love it...
By charles holmes , 11/12/06 12:39 PM (CommentID #073509)
the a520 is very easy to use,takes great photos,im very happy on how its works ill give it a AA+++ good price to..
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