But what was tops last year has slipped relative to newer, more sophisticated cameras that produce better images. That's not surprising, as Chinon manufacturers the same body and optics for both companies. Taking pictures is relatively easy. One annoyance is a 1-second delay between the time you press the shutter and the time when the image is actually captured. Dycam's Picture Viewer software contains the most versatile and extensive set of tools among all entry-level digital cameras.
Many settings are adjustable by simply plugging in new values or moving sliders.
In terms of picture quality, many other entry-level cameras now produce better results. In our indoor and outdoor test shots, colors appeared more subdued than we would have liked. Without the sharpness default set in the Preferences menu, images tended to exhibit a slight softness. A minor degree of pixelization also appeared along edges. Because of the complexity of Dycam's software, casual, nontechnical users would probably prefer the similar Kodak DC50.