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Fairly good camera, some disappointment in the test image with back lighting, but overall this camera does well. This is a good mid-level camera. Microsoft seems to have created a series of cameras in which the quality reflects the pricing structure. You get what you pay for.

Good choice for the price. For the time being this camera has taken over the position of Best camera under $50.

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Pluses
• Mid level pricing
• Good but not great quality images
• Worth the price

Minuses
• A little disipointing with backlight test
• Not as sensitive as the 6000 in low light