Enlarge image Shooting is literally a snap. When you take a picture, a status light alongside the viewfinder blinks, and the camera chirps. And Agfa's Twain driver makes downloading images to your PC simple. The CL18 can be converted from a still camera to a line-powered Webcam simply by plugging in the included USB cable. Either way, the CL18's fixed focus precludes adjusting the lens to capture close-ups.
Image quality is between fair and good.
Though you'll see a full range of shadow, midtone, and highlight detail, edges are soft, and colors are slightly warm. Oddly, the color and exposure of indoor pictures taken without flash are much better than those shot in sunlight. Read the ZDNet SuperCenter review of this product. Inc. All rights reserved. Inc. Content originally published in Ziff Davis Media publications is the copyrighted property of Ziff Davis Media.