$20 "Disposable" Camera w/LCD screen now available

[DefDC]

<edit> This is in reference to the Wolf/Ritz camera that can be modded to NOT be disposable. I'm not suggesting you do this... *wink/nudge* I had left out the reference to the origional thread, as I couldn't find it, and figured that most ppl that would be interested would know what I was talking about. *sprays self w/bactine*

Origional thread

I had put myself on the list to get a camera w/LCD when they became available. They had been on indefinate backorder. I, myself, didn't think they would ever see the light of day, however Wolf Camera had called me a few days ago and told me my camera had come in!

I haven't had a chance to test it yet. In fact, I never tested one of the older cameras. I need to find a source for cheap cables!

 

[CoBRaXT]

hot deal?

 

[chynkboi]

Hm anybody test their cable on this one yet? I still have mine and the camera without lcd modded...

 

[DefDC]

*Sigh* I wanna test this, but I'm gonna be too busy with the weekend to obtain cables and make one. Maybe I'll break down and buy one from Fleabay...

Hot deal? 1.3MP camera w/flash and LCD screen for $20!

 

[blueribb]

Where is the deal here ?

Make, model, merchant (link), price/rebate?, shipping charges, yada-yada

we need more details

 

[Mandos]

Yeah, I failed to see a link to a site or anything

 

[PoPPeR]

well duh, the hot deal is that he got a camera with an LCD for $20! We're supposed to be excited for him here

 

[bman46]

soon enough youl be able to buy these anywhere, supermarket, gas station, 711

 

[ttown]

$20 for a cam w/lcd sounds like a hot deal....

Does anyone know anything more than "some guy got a camera for cheap" ??

make? model? specs?.... link? digital? film? anything??

edit: while trying to find out more... I found this at ritz camera (same/related-to wolf)
$40 waterproof digital 0.3MP which might be fun for shallow skuba diving
edit#2: or... they have disposable underwater film cameras for $10

 

[Yossarian451]

The hot deal is that it's non-lcd cousin is hackable. Sp basically it is a $20 camera. THe last one was 1.3 MP, not sure about this one I will have to check it out.

you may remeber this one from the last camera. http://www.cexx.org/dakota/

 

[Silex]

Yeah guys come on, get with the program. The previous was hecka long. Everyone's mom and best friend's dog's cat's hairball knows about this. Glad to know that it's finall for sale! How' the quality of the LCD?

 

[chynkboi]

for people who don't know... You can get this at Wolf/Ritz Camera

 

[Mandos]

Yeah, if its got an LCD screen, can you like.. take the LCD screen out and use it elsewhere afterwards? Thatd rawk stuff!

 

[jfolds]

I don't see the camera anywhere

Since we are on an LCD roll here, are there any deals on small 4" or so LCD's I could add to my computer case?

Wouldnt ask, but you know you want the lcd from that camera for your computer case hehe


ok, need a link for that camera too, i searched the wolf site and found no such camera


thanks,

Jamie

 

[Sleeping]

Originally posted by: jfolds
I don't see the camera anywhere

Since we are on an LCD roll here, are there any deals on small 4" or so LCD's I could add to my computer case?

Wouldnt ask, but you know you want the lcd from that camera for your computer case hehe


ok, need a link for that camera too, i searched the wolf site and found no such camera


thanks,

Jamie

The best place for those is the Playstion lcds. I have gotten several 2.5" lcd from crapusa for $20, and 5"lcd for $30. You can connect the video out from comp to those lcd's. Just search the forums for psone lcd, should be able to find something.

 

[Mandos]

Awesome. I'd love a tiny little LCD screen to mount somewhere on my desktop for a slick little Winamp window or something....

Just think of the possibilities!!!

 

[Bonesdad]

Sorry, I think disposable digital cameras are morally wrong...what a waste...

 

[Souka]

Originally posted by: Bonesdad
Sorry, I think disposable digital cameras are morally wrong...what a waste...

You can buy disposable cell phones in Japan from vending machines.... You use them for a fixed amount of minutes....then they shut off and you can recycle them (get deposit back and/or discount on next phone).


How is a camera much different.... it's just plastic, metal, and "stuff"

 

[jfolds]

Can't get one here, no compusa ;( ashame they are too sorry to put them online for that price


Jamie

 

[Johnbear007]

Sorry to crap, but this thread sux. This is hot deals. You should post a specific deal with a link etc. This is just turned into the discussion of a new product, no link etc. this does not belong here.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: Bonesdad
Sorry, I think disposable digital cameras are morally wrong...what a waste...

Uhm... the *whole point* is that you pay a cheap price for them, because they are "disposable" (actually, recycleable, part of the camera's cost is figured into how much you have to pay to get your pictures), but that instead of that, we hack them into "permanently usable" digicams.

 

[gnubea]

I guess they would be a lot more careful this time. Not sure if I can buy one. $20 for a digital camera is a steal but not sure how long that is going to be called as a steal. Very compact 1.3Mpixel digital camera with LCD screen is sold around $120..

 

[Mandos]

Lets hope they are hackable like the rest, eh?

 

[ActuaryTm]

For those not familiar with this type of product (and hence why it is a deal), the original thread can be found here.

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

Does this strike anyone else as incredibly wasteful?