DXG Technology - DXG-518 Digital Camera Review

The Case

I was so excited to get this camera for Christmas last year.  Finally, a digital!  The first big place I took it to was Disneyworld, and it was there that I realized - this is one of the worst cameras ever!

The Good

I admit, the size of the DXG-518 is very handy.  It fits in almost any pocket, bag, or purse.  It's easy to carry around.  Plus, I do enjoy that there's a wide variety of settings.  You have all the basics and then some.  I got some truly spectacular shots of the Strip the last time I was in Vegas, and it's thanks to this camera.  However, the good does NOT outweigh the bad!

The Bad

The absolute worst thing about this camera is the focus.  I swear, it hates me.  Its got a serious shutter lag, and nearly 2/3's of my pics turn out terrible.  In addition to that, the video camera function is not the best.  99% of the time, the images don't match the sound.  And if that's not enough, it will suck your batteries dry faster than a vampire on the neck of a hot lady.  Overall, this camera just really, really sucks!

The Verdict

Two stars!  For God's sake, don't buy the DXG-518 digital camera unless you don't have any other options!