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Fibrosa · 01-18-2004, 03:36 PM

JB Camera (James Bond)

I just saw this in maxim magazine and logged on to the site. I don't know much about cameras, but I have a hard time believing that this camera could take decent pics.

Anyone know enough about cameras to tell me if this thing takes good pictures?

ARTelevision · 01-18-2004, 03:52 PM

Sure, why not? Digital cameras are in cell phones. They're pretty small these days.

cj2112 · 01-18-2004, 04:16 PM

this is a pic supposedly taken by it, keep in mind it's half size though so the quality may not actually be as good at full resolution

spived2 · 01-19-2004, 08:29 AM

Hmmm useful for places you're not supposed to bring a camera I suppose. I guess it's cool if your a vouyer or whatever, but my digital camera has way better resolution and I don't have to be sneaky.

And what's with the line at the top of the page:
JB 1 THE WORLD’S FIRST OFFICIAL DIGITAL CAMERA
?

Fibrosa · 01-19-2004, 02:28 PM

I'm actually curious about this camera because it's small and relatively cheap-the magazine article said it was 100 dollars IIRC. I could carry it around with me and not have to worry that much about damage.

I'm just curious as to the picture quality. I mean, they say that picture was taken from this camera-but I need someone who knows camera terminology to tell me if it's good.

In any event, how would someone using this camera know how to zoom and all that?

monkeysugar · 01-20-2004, 04:59 PM

Here's what I found out.....

Resolution 0.35 Megapixel
Max Images in Fine Mode 150
Max Images In Standard Mode 310
Maximum Image Resolution 640 x 480
Other Resolutions 320 x 240
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Digital_Dream_Company_JB1

Is it good? Depends on what you're looking for in a camera. The picture quality you see is probably about the best you're gonna get for that camera. If you want something small and cheap that you won't have to worry about getting messed up, you can get something about as good for $40 or so on www.thinkgeek.com or e-bay. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. I'm not an expert by any means, but I do have a little bit of experience with digital cameras.

mr_mcrafe · 01-20-2004, 08:44 PM

Mmm I think the best picture quality it could produce would be just a little better than in that photo, and it most likely doesn't handle bad light conditions very well. Also wouldn't you feel like an idiot taking out that as a camera and taking photos...

Personally I'd look out for something "normal", you'd probably get a lot better value for money. Cameras tend to be pretty tough, and come with carry cases.

monkeysugar · 02-01-2004, 04:07 PM

If you're looking for something small you can carry around with you, you might get a Casio Exilim. I just picked up a 2 megapixel model for $100 on clearance at WalMart. They usually run about $170-200 for the 2mp camera, but it is very durable: stainless steel case. It's about the size of a credit card, and it's under .5" thick.

Confederate · 02-04-2004, 03:42 AM

I guess that would alsp be cool if you were a zippo lover

bundy · 02-05-2004, 04:35 AM

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Originally posted by Confederate
I guess that would alsp be cool if you were a zippo lover

only if it also produced a flame... which i don't think it does.
pulling out the wrong zippo would look pretty lame if you were trying to light up a cigarette (and ended up taking a photo of the boogers up your nose).

Confederate · 02-05-2004, 10:49 AM

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Originally posted by bundy
only if it also produced a flame... which i don't think it does.
pulling out the wrong zippo would look pretty lame if you were trying to light up a cigarette (and ended up taking a photo of the boogers up your nose).

ok yea that almost made me spit out my chicken nuggets

Jephree · 02-09-2004, 12:47 PM

that's a pretty slick camera

bltzkriegmcanon · 02-09-2004, 03:02 PM

Definitely, it's very James Bondish.

01-18-2004, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fibrosa Insane	Cool Camera JB Camera (James Bond) I just saw this in maxim magazine and logged on to the site. I don't know much about cameras, but I have a hard time believing that this camera could take decent pics. Anyone know enough about cameras to tell me if this thing takes good pictures?

01-18-2004, 03:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
ARTelevision I change Location: USA	Sure, why not? Digital cameras are in cell phones. They're pretty small these days. __________________ create evolution

01-19-2004, 08:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
spived2 Desert Rat Location: Arizona	Hmmm useful for places you're not supposed to bring a camera I suppose. I guess it's cool if your a vouyer or whatever, but my digital camera has way better resolution and I don't have to be sneaky. And what's with the line at the top of the page: JB 1 THE WORLD’S FIRST OFFICIAL DIGITAL CAMERA ? __________________ "This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is it vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished, as the once vital voice of the verisimilitude now venerates what they once vilified. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified, and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin vanguarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition. The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose vis-à-vis an introduction, and so it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V." - V

01-20-2004, 04:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
monkeysugar I'll be on the veranda, since you're on the cross. Location: Rand McNally's friendliest small town in America. They must have strayed from the dodgy parts...	Here's what I found out..... Resolution 0.35 Megapixel Max Images in Fine Mode 150 Max Images In Standard Mode 310 Maximum Image Resolution 640 x 480 Other Resolutions 320 x 240 http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Digital_Dream_Company_JB1 Is it good? Depends on what you're looking for in a camera. The picture quality you see is probably about the best you're gonna get for that camera. If you want something small and cheap that you won't have to worry about getting messed up, you can get something about as good for $40 or so on www.thinkgeek.com or e-bay. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. I'm not an expert by any means, but I do have a little bit of experience with digital cameras. __________________ I've got the love of my life and a job that I enjoy most of the time. Life is good. Last edited by monkeysugar; 01-20-2004 at 05:18 PM..

02-01-2004, 04:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
monkeysugar I'll be on the veranda, since you're on the cross. Location: Rand McNally's friendliest small town in America. They must have strayed from the dodgy parts...	If you're looking for something small you can carry around with you, you might get a Casio Exilim. I just picked up a 2 megapixel model for $100 on clearance at WalMart. They usually run about $170-200 for the 2mp camera, but it is very durable: stainless steel case. It's about the size of a credit card, and it's under .5" thick. __________________ I've got the love of my life and a job that I enjoy most of the time. Life is good.

01-18-2004, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
cj2112 Unbelievable Location: Grants Pass OR	this is a pic supposedly taken by it, keep in mind it's half size though so the quality may not actually be as good at full resolution

01-19-2004, 02:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fibrosa Insane	I'm actually curious about this camera because it's small and relatively cheap-the magazine article said it was 100 dollars IIRC. I could carry it around with me and not have to worry that much about damage. I'm just curious as to the picture quality. I mean, they say that picture was taken from this camera-but I need someone who knows camera terminology to tell me if it's good. In any event, how would someone using this camera know how to zoom and all that?

01-20-2004, 08:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
mr_mcrafe Banned Location: auckland, nz	Mmm I think the best picture quality it could produce would be just a little better than in that photo, and it most likely doesn't handle bad light conditions very well. Also wouldn't you feel like an idiot taking out that as a camera and taking photos... Personally I'd look out for something "normal", you'd probably get a lot better value for money. Cameras tend to be pretty tough, and come with carry cases.

02-04-2004, 03:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
Confederate Death Leprechaun Location: College Station, TX	I guess that would alsp be cool if you were a zippo lover

02-09-2004, 12:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jephree AKA: Boner Stabone Location: The one and only, SoCaLi	that's a pretty slick camera __________________ When's the next good swell in SoCal?

02-09-2004, 03:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
bltzkriegmcanon Holy Knight of The Alliance Location: Stormwind, The Eastern Kingdoms, Azeroth	Definitely, it's very James Bondish. __________________ What do you say to one last showdown? - Ocelot, Metal Gear Solid 3 The password is "Who are the Patriots?" and "La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo." "La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo." Gotcha. - The Colonel and Snake, Metal Gear Solid 3