Today Only! Casio QV-R40 & Epson Stylus C87 Bundle for $165!

[samcasey]

Surprised to see that this deal hasn't made it to this board yet......

Today only! Dell Home has the Casio QV-R40 4-MegaPixel 3x Zoom Digital Camera + Epson Stylus C84 Color Inkjet Printer Bundle for $348. Add anything (CDR Media or Camera bag) to reach $350 - auto 15% off - $30 off $350 coupon code 4CQFKC6MZ5S?1B - $100 rebates = $168 with free shipping. Check customer reivews (Camera, Printer) at Amazon.

$20 rebate [Exp 3/31] on Epson Stylus C84 Printer
$50 rebate [Exp 4/30] on Camera + Printer Bundle
$30 rebate [Exp 3/31] on Casio QV-R40 Digital Camera


Links are available on all the online bargain sites like TechBargains.

[TOAD6147]

$350 - auto 15% off - $30 off $350

Are you sure those are stackable?

[samcasey]

Yes, I ordered as described and added a camera bag as filler for a total of $275 before sending in the $20+30+50=$100 rebates.

[John Prophet]

does it have a memory card slot? I didnt see one listed

[samcasey]

I've found elsewhere that this camera takes SD flash memory cards. Functionality-wise, it has a lot of bells and whistles as well.

[scorman]

We looked into this deal with great detail, and decided NOT to buy

Caution
note that this model has been noted for poor image quality for a 4MP and high noise level

It has been noted that the lens is not a Pentax ( usual for Casio)
note also that DPREVIEW doesn't even do a test/writeup on this model

(your ultimate source for Dig camera specs/test reports)
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs.asp

BTW, the printer is super ...looking for another combo deal with this printer

Caveat Emptor

[samcasey]

First, please show us where "this model has been noted for poor image quality for a 4MP and high noise level". All the reviews I've seen have been very positive. As long as it takes good pictures, I don't care if the lens is a Pentax or not. No one can say only Pentax lenses make good pictures.

Next, of the 15 Casio models listed on that site, only 2 have a full review (a.k.a. a test/writeup). So the rest 13 must all be dubious since the sheer existence of a full review by DPReview is such an absolute proof of quality, right? Mind you, even the 2 reviews are not all positive, with one averaged just below 8.5 and the other in the 7 range. And remember, the DPReview, no matter how authoritative in your mind, is only one person's opinion.

Lastly, please show us who (else) consider DPReview "your ultimate source for Dig camera specs/test reports". Thank you!

[scorman]

sounds like you have a bug up your ass, but i'll respond anyway.

here is a decent review at Steve's:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_...qvr40_pg5.html

can't put my finger on the noise/image quality links, but I did come across them when doing a quick DD.

I found this to be a limitation ( you may not care, that's fine):
"The QV-R40 is simple enough for a beginner to use and although providing no way to manually set aperture or shutter speed, it offers plenty of adjustability to satisfy the creative urges of an intermediate user"

BTW, I got my daugter a Fuji 205 (2MP,3x opt) for about $100 and it works fine ..this Casio one may be a bit better

BTW ..if you are not printing 8x10s, there is little need for more than 2MP (1600x1200 image) ..after that it boilds down to features and size.

If I find the above reference I'll post, but image quality is ALWAYS the prime feature ..everything else you can work around

[scorman]

hmmm, no video out ..can't just take the camera out and plug into TV for slide show at someone else's house ..we do that all the time