I think the Stealth 35mm is a very touchy camera. If you are not precise in following the directions, and loading the film JUST right, it won't work.I also think there are a bunch of them out there that are lemons!

I had 1 that was a lemon, but my other 3 have all worked just fine more or less. Sure, I've had an occasional lost roll of film from not advancing correctly, or from me not rewinding it all the way, but all in all, I have been very happy with them, considering the price.

Here's some of my Stealth pics: http://community.webshots.com/album/211467551eVyYaG

THAT BEING SAID,

I will never buy a Stealth again, and it is ONLY digital cameras from now on!

Within 1 year, I will have saved the money on not buying batteries every 10 days, film, plus film processing; and it will have more than made up for the extra price the digital cost.

Also...INVEST in rechargable batteries ...they will pay for themselves within 3 months usually!