The Minox CD-140 date camera is simple to use , the small viewfinder takes some getting use-to. the controls are simple to understand and easy to use. The quality of photos taken on vacation with this camera are excellent, colors are true and images are crisp and clear ( but no better than my 8 year old Nikon LiteTouch AF ). Not sure if it was worth the extra cost when looking at other similar cameras. Have to see how this camera holds up over the next 10 years, hope its better than my pentax.....

10/4/2002 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Believe me, and believe any other review that criticizes the tiny viewfinder on this camera.It may have top-quality optics and an abundance of admirable features, but you're likely to miss most photo opportunities (especially in twilight and darkness) as you struggle to place the viewfinder over your eye.Most of the photos we obtained with this Minox captured the moment after a great picture COULD HAVE been taken, and even then were generally off-center.I thought I would become acclimated, but frustration...

10/22/2001 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

The Minox CD 140 is probably in the top 5 of all point-and-shoot cameras with a long zoom.It's easy for a complete beginner to use, but has light controls for the more advanced photographer (macro, panorama, flash cancel, etc.). There is no manual aperture setting or other controls like this, but do you really want/need that in a point and shoot camera?I own the date back version of this casera and am very happy with its overall performance. I *really* wanted to get a Leica C1, but am glad I did...

4/16/2001 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews