Samsung Digital Camera Review

Samsung Digimax i50 MP3 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T17:01:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax i50 MP3 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Samsung Digimax i50 MP3 introduction :
At this moment we got no official information from Samsung, but here and there photos from the new Samsung i50 MP3 digital camera are showing up. This new model is an upgraded model of the recently introduced Samsung i5 digital camera. Some unofficial specifications: the tiny and stylish Samsung Digimax i50 MP3 has a built-in 3x optical zoom lens and a Secure Digital memory slot. The design is eye-catching and the model offers, like other competitive models, a large 2.5-inch LCD screen. The Samsung i50 MP3 has some nice innovations hidden like a Safety flash function which will contribute to more blur-free photographs. The Samsung Digimax i50 MP3 can make videos in VGA resolution.

Samsung i50 MP3 - Multimedia
The video mode records with an image rate of 30 frames per second, thanks to MPEG-4, which uses less storage on Secure Digital cards and MultiMedia Cards. The 1.7cm flat Samsung Digimax i50 MP3 features a 3x optical zoom (39-117 mm, equivalent of a 35mm camera) with a bright F3.5-4.5 lens, a 5 Megapixel CCD image sensor and on-board elec- tronics fully packed with functions. A this moment the amount of internal memory is not clear, but if it the same as the Digimax i5 we are talking about 50MB!

Samsung - Safety Flash function
The Samsung Digimax i50 MP3 can not only take photographs with a resolution up to 2.592x1.944 pixels, but also features Samsung's new developed Safety Flash function, which protects the image from blurring and gives the photograph a natural lighting effect. With other digital cameras the inexperienced photographer mostly stands for a critical choice: he risks blurring, by using critical exposure times to create a natural lighting effect, or he doesn't; which will result in less natural lighting effects. The Safety Flash function combines blurring security and natural lighting effect thanks to a double exposure use. The Digimax i50 digital camera first "freezes" the picture with a fast shutter speed, and then captures the natural environment light with relatively slower exposure. When using the Safety Flash function, flash will not be used, this prevents the risk of red eyes.

Samsung Digimax i50 - Functions and Features
Further features and functions of the Samsung Digimax i50 MP3 include a large 2.5" colour LCD screen, with a resolution of 230.000 pixels, a whole set of scene modes (e.g. for images of children or fireworks), various filter effects (B/W, Sepia, colour effects) and editing functions (cut/turn/decrease images), an auto focus with macro and super macro function (minimum distance: 1cm), various white balance settings (automatic, pre-setting, manual), adjustable ISO sensitivity settings (automatic or manual to ISO 400) and a housing made of high quality aluminum.

Samsung Digimax i5 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T16:45:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax i5 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Features:

Transfers photos via USB; compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems; rechargeable Li-ion battery
5.0-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
3x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom; safety flash for enhanced image clarity and color
2.5-inch LCD screen and high quality MPEG4 movie recording
Store images on 50 MB of available internal flash memory or with SD/MMC memory card slot

Product Description

Manufacturer Description
The Digimax i5 achieves clearer image quality by integrating the 3x optical zoom capability with Samsung's exclusive SHD lens technology, recognized throughout the world. With a 5-megapixel CCD that utilizes primary color filtering technology, it provides excellent sensitivity and color reproduction, and can be used for great pictures as well as shooting text for printing.

Exclusive SF (Safety Flash) Technology
The Digimax i5 is equipped with the unique SF (Safety Flash) capability that has been even further improved. The SF (Safety Flash) function gives enhanced image clarity and color in places without a sufficient light source, when the use of a flash is not desirable. This unique technology uses proprietary algorithms to interpret sharpness and color information to deliver an image that looks like it has been taken with the flash. As the flash is disabled red eye will be prevented.

Auto macro function and macro to one centimeter
When it is set to Auto Mode, the Digimax i5 automatically adjusts the shooting distance and focus from between 5 centimeters to infinity, helping the picture taker to get better pictures. The user does not need to activate the macro function separately in order to take pictures as close as 5 centimeters. Furthermore, the super macro function enables subjects to be photographed up to as close as 1 centimeter.

Broad range of effects (color, photo frame, out-focusing, and composite)
The Digimax i5 provides the various photographic effects. The i5 has four different special effects: color, Photo Frame, highlight, and Composite. The color effect includes red, blue, and green in addition to sepia and black and white . Highlight enables the user to emphasize a subject by putting its surroundings into soft focus. Photo Frame lets the user choose from various frames and add them to a picture, which can then be uploaded to a website or personal blog. With Composite, the user can divide the shooting scene into two to four segments and save them into a single file.

Easy mode switch button
The Digimax i5 provides an M button for even quicker mode switching. The user can switch between Automatic, Manual, and Scene Modes more quickly and easily.

11 scene modes and text recognition capability
Digimax i5 has various scene modes to obtain the best picture result in a variety of settings. The scene modes provided are Night Scene, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text Recognition, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, and Beach and Snow. In particular, Text mode extends the camera's application potential. The user can shoot documents such as books, papers, and magazines and then extract text from the images taken using the Digimax Viewer text recognition software (included).

PictBridge and USB 2.0
The PictBridge enabled Digimax i5 allows the user to print 5-megapixel photos directly from the camera on a compatible printer, without the need for a PC. In addition, it supports USB 2.0, which can be used to provide various useful functions at a much faster rate than USB 1.1.

High quality video recording using MPEG-4
The Digimax i5 supports MPEG-4 for an enhanced video shooting experience. When used with a 256 MB memory, the user can record up to 2 hours 10 minutes of movie with sound, and the 3x optical zoom can be used while recording. With the Digimax i5, the user can record a high quality movie of up to 30 frames per second at VGA resolution and then play it on TV without any loss of quality, or enjoy it on a PC screen at twice the size of conventional clips.

3x optical zoom
The Digimax i5 achieves clearer image quality by integrating the 3x optical zoom capability with Samsung's exclusive SHD lens technology. With a 5-megapixel CCD that utilizes primary color filtering technology, it provides excellent sensitivity and color reproduction and can be used great pictures as well as for shooting text for printing.

What's in the Box:
Digital camera, user manual, product warranty, camera strap, software CD, SLB-0737 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, USB cable, AV cable.

OtherDescription
The Digimax i5 digital camera with a 5 mega-pixel CCD that utilizes primary color filtering technology, has a 5x digital zoom & a 3x optical zoom (equivalent to 39-117mm in 35mm format), for a total 15x zoom. The i5 only weighs 130.g & comes in 4 different colors: silver, black, red & grey. The camera provides excellent sensitivity & color reproduction, & can be used for great pictures as well as for shooting text for printing. The Digimax i5 has a 2.5 230k-pixel high resolution LCD for improved contrast & color reproduction, allowing you to enjoy a wider & clearer image. The Digimax i5 is equipped with an improved unique SF (Safety Flash) capability, which gives enhanced image clarity & color in places without a sufficient light source, when the use of a flash is not desirable. This unique technology delivers an image that looks like it has been taken with the flash.The Digimax i5 supports MPEG-4, the high-compression high-quality video format. When used with a 256 MB memory, the user can record up to 2 hours 10 minutes of movie with sound, and i5 can be used like a camcorder due to its 3x optical zoom capability, while recording (mute mode).With the Digimax i5, the user can record a high quality movie of up to 30 frames per second at VGA resolution and then play it on TV without any loss of quality, or enjoy it on a PC screen at twice the size of conventional clips.The Digimax i5 also has a movie stabilizer function, maintaining ste

Samsung Digimax Pro 815 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T16:27:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax Pro 815 8MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Zoom and 3.5-Inch LCD

Features:

Transfers photos via USB; compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems; rechargeable Li-ion battery
8.0-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for up to 3,264-by-2,448-pixel photos
Schneider Kreuznach 10x optical zoom lens with 15x digital zoom; 3.5-inch LCD screen and 1.44-inch top-side LCD
Manual zoom, focus, and exposure; high-speed shot-to-shot transition for continuous high-speed shooting
Stores photos on CompactFlash memory cards; 64 MB card included

Product Description

Manufacturer Description
The Pro 815 enables you to handle any shooting condition and situation, and demonstrates all the technologies of Samsung Techwin, the leading camera manufacturer in Korea. The release of the Pro 815 provides evidence that Korean digital camera designs are equivalent to or better than Japan's in terms of technology. The Pro 815 employs the world's best 15x optical zoom, the world's largest 3.5-inch LCD, the world's first top-of-camera LCD, and a Li-Ion battery with the world's largest capacity (as of fall 2005).
The world's longest built in zoom, 8-megapixel high-specification digital camera
The Pro815 equipped with a 15x optical zoom with a focal length of 28 to 420mm (35mm equivalent), this means you can shoot from wide angle to telephoto with one lens. Normally it is not possible to incorporate both 28mm wide-angle and 420mm tele-zoom capabilities in a average high-end camera, since they generally only come with a 7 to 8x zoom, With SLR systems, different lenses need to be switched to shoot wide-angle and ultra high zoom pictures, this means carrying lots of equipment, missing some shots due to lens changeover, and buying multiple lenses. The Pro815 has four low-dispersion glass lenses specially manufactured to minimize chromatic aberration that can occur when wide-angle and ultra high zoom are supported at the same time. In addition it employs two aspherical lenses for the correction of spherical aberration and lateral colors for the entire zoom range from wide to tele. This world-renowned Schneider-Kreuznach lens offers outstanding reliability.

A high-powered built in flash
The Pro815 is equipped with a high-powered built in flash to let you obtain a perfectly exposed picture even in dark environments. The Pro815 not only has a powerful flash that allows shooting at up to 7.7 meters (wide settings) but can also control an external flash depending on the surrounding exposure environment.

Professional manual photography features
The Pro815 offers comprehensive manual photography features that should meet all the needs of aspiring photographers. Manual exposure (Aperture/Shutter/Manual) and manual focus control features are included as standard. Three rings surrounding the lens controls manual zoom, manual focusing and EV compensation, providing you with the direct control of manual operations. The dual jog system, which is used to control aperture and shutter speed, also delivers precision in manual operation. The camera has various focusing modes including AF Lock, Continuous AF, and Select Area AF. Its direct manual focusing feature lets you switch to manual focusing from AF instantly by turning the manual focus ring. In addition, bracketed shooting is allowed for exposure, focus, and white balance. In particular, which balance is available in Preset, Custom, and Color Temperature Adjust modes. This lets you express colors exactly as you want. Contrast and saturation can also be controlled for creative expression in the depth of color required. The camera support Adobe RGB Color Space as well as an 8-megapixel non-compressed RAW file, making it the perfect choice for enthusiast image output.

The fastest response time in its class
The Pro815 achieves the fastest response times in its class. Its start-up and shot-to-shot speeds have been reduced to one second each, and it delivers a fast AF speed even in tele-zoom mode by utilizing a passive AF sensor. The shutter release lag of 0.05 seconds lets you capture those shots without fail. It also allows you to shoot subjects moving at high speed by offering shutter speeds up to 1/4,000 second. Pro815 includes high-speed continuous shooting at 2.5 frames per second, normal continuous shooting that lets you shoot while viewing an image taken on the LCD, and ultra high speed continuous shooting that allows you to shoot up to 10 1-megapixel-sized images per second. As it has high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity, images taken can be transferred to a PC quickly.

The world's first top TFT LCD for waist-level shooting (1.44-inch wide view)
Another great feature of the Pro815 is waist-level shooting, enabled by its top LCD. The 1.44-inch wide color TFT LCD of the Pro815 displays a preview screen in real time, allowing the waist-level shooting style often adopted by professional photographers. This LCD position enables high-level shooting as well as taking pictures from various angels. The top LCD can also be used as a status LCD to display shooting information. Since the required information is available on the LCD at all times, you can shoot a subject of choose a desired function more quickly.

The World's largest digital camera LCD
Another feature of the Pro815 is that it has the world's largest 3.5-inch RFT LCD used in a digital camera. Conventional high-end or SLR cameras use a relatively small 1.8- to 2.0-inch LCD and the screen does not show the shot at the point of taking the picture. With the Pro815, anybody can easily take a picture and view images through its large LCD. The large LCD is also a real benefit for better composition. By using Transmissive with Micro Reflective (TMR) technology, you can share your images with other people because the viewing angle is wide and the colors are well reproduced. There is also an electronic viewfinder.

What's in the Box:
Digital camera, user manual, warranty card, camera strap, software CD, 64MB CompactFlash card, lens adapter, lens hood, lens cap, AC cord, battery charger, SLB-1974 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, USB cable, AV cable.

Other Description
The Pro815 equipped with a 15X optical zoom with a focal length of 28 420mm [35mm equivalent], this means you can shoot from wide angle to telephoto with one lens. Normally it is not possible to incorporate both 28mm wide-angle and 420mm tele-zoom capabilities in a average high-end camera, since they generally, only come with a 7-8X zoom, With SLR systems, different lenses need to be switched to shoot wide-angle and ultra high zoom pictures, this means carrying lots of equipment, missing some shots due to lens changeover and buying multiple lenses. The Pro815 has four low-dispersion glass lenses specially manufactured to minimize chromatic aberration that can occur when wide-angle and ultra high zoom are supported at the same time. In addition it employs two aspherical lenses for the correction of spherical aberration and lateral colours for the entire zoom range from wide to tele. This world-renowned Schneider-KREUZNACH lens offers outstanding reliability. The Pro815 is equipped with a high-powered built in flash to let you obtain a perfectly exposed picture even in dark environments. The Pro815 not only has a powerful flash that allows shooting at up to 7.7 m[wide settings] but can also control an external flash depending on the surrounding exposure environment. The Pro815 offers comprehensive manual photography features that should meet all the needs of aspiring photographers. Manual exposure [Aperture/Shutter/Manual] and manual focus control features are included as standard. Three rings surrounding the lens controls manual zoom, manual focusing and EV compensation, providing you with the direct control of manual operations. The dual jog system, which is used to control aperture and shutter speed, also delivers precision in manual operation. The camera has various focusing modes including AF Lock, Continuous AF and Select Area AF. Its direct manual focusing feature lets you switch to manual focusing from AF instantly by turning the manual focus ring.

Samsung Digimax A400 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T08:45:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax A400 4MP Digital Camera with 2.8x Optical Zoom

Features:

8 acceptable power sources, including AA-size batteries
Stores images on SD or MMC memory cards; includes 16MB of internal memory
4 MP CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 11 x 15-inch prints
2.0-inch LCD display
Macro setting allows photos as close as 2 inches

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
A 4-megapixel autofocus camera with 2.8x optical and 4x digital zoom, the Samsung Digimax A400 captures crisp images. The Digimax has a 2.0-inch color TFT LCD that enables users to quickly and easily review and preview. The superb macro mode allows users to capture clear images of subject matter as close as 5 centimeters from the camera's lens.
The Digimax A400 offers a lot of features, including multiple flash modes, adjustable white balance, and selectable ISO sensitivity (Auto, 100, 200, and 400). Digimax A400 users can capture both still images and movie clips with audio at resolutions up to 640 x 480 (VGA) at a maximum rate of 24 frames per second (fps). The length of the movie clips are only limited to the capacity of the memory card. Voice recording up to one hour can be recorded with the camera's built-in microphone and sound clips can be attached to individual still images. These images can be stored on the camera's 16.0 MB of internal flash memory or on an external SD/MMC card.

The Digimax A400 offers 9 different customizable Photo frame modes. Its multiple scene modes include Night, Portrait, Landscape, Text, and Fireworks.

With various power sources to choose from--AA alkaline, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, Ni-Mg, Ni-Zn, Lithium, CR-V3, and Digimax I-Pack SBP-1303--Digimax A400 owners can rest assured that they'll never run out of juice.

Other Description
A 4 mega-pixel auto focus camera with 2.8x optical and 4x digital zoom, the Samsung Digimax A400 captures crisp images. The Digimax has a TFT LCD that enables users to quickly and easily review and preview. The superb 5cm macro mode allows users to capture clear images of subject matter as close as 5cm from the camera's lens. The Digimax A400 offers a lot of features, including multiple flash modes, adjustable white balance and selectable ISO sensitivity (Auto, 100, 200 and 400). Users can capture both still images and movie clips with audio at resolutions up to 640 x 480 (VGA) at a maximum rate of 24fps. The length of the movie clips are only limited to the capacity of the memory card. Voice recording up to 1 hour can be recorded with the camera's built-in microphone and sound clips can be attached to individual still images. These images can be stored on the camera's 16.0 MB of internal flash memory, or on an external SD/MMC card.The Digimax A400 offers 9 different customizable Photo frame modes. Its multiple scene modes include Night, Portrait, Landscape, Text, and Fireworks etc.

Samsung Digimax A40 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T08:35:00.000-08:00

The Samsung Digimax A40 is a 4 megapixel digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom and 2 inch LCD

Samsung Digimax A40 digital camera : The Samsung Digimax A40 provides 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. When you activate the Play mode, images can be enlarged up to 5 times so that you have more fun viewing them. In addition, the Samsung A40 employs a 2-inch TFT LCD display with high resolution, thus you can enjoy natural-looking colors when an image is displayed. The Digimax A40 provides 10 Scene modes (Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow) so that everyone can take pictures in various ways like professional users. The DIGIMAX A40 provides various White Balance functions so that you can achieve more natural-looking colour reproduction under any light conditions.

Samsung A40 - Video editing
The Samsung Digimax A40 implements part of the editing function only available in a computer. You can select and cut the desired part from the recorded movie and save it by creating a new file so that you can use this camera more conveniently when editing a movie clip. You may want to save desired scenes while recording a movie with a digital camera. The Samsung A40 reflects the requirement so that you can capture a scene from the movie clip. When you don't take pictures while recording a movie, you can extract desired frames from the recorded movie.

Digimax A40 - Graphic User Interface
The Samsung A40 improves the Graphic User Interface, and all menus are written using clear letters to select menus easily and quickly. The arrangement of buttons, such as the Mode dial for selecting a shooting mode and the 5-function button for selecting functions, is user-friendly so that you can operate them easily. In addition, the 256 colour menu setting screen satisfies you visually. The interface has been enhanced, focusing on very easy access to the operating buttons and frequently-used functions so that you can use a variety of digital camera functions easily and quickly. You can also employ the exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO functions by using the operation button on the back of this camera.

A40 digital camera - Internal memory
The Samsung Digimax A40 provides a built-in 11MB memory so that you can take and save pictures without a memory card. In addition, this camera provides the Copy to Copy function that enables you to send images saved in an internal memory to an external memory. Thus, you will not be embarrassed if you do not have a memory card for the digital camera while taking pictures during travel or family events.

Samsung Digimax A40 camera - PictBridge
You can use a USB cable to connect the Samsung A40 to a printer without a PC, and select paper types and sizes supported by the printer from a menu in the camera. Through the camera's LCD, you can check the printer's progress status. PictBridge is completely compatible with DPOF so that you can also use the existing output format (DPOF) according to the printer type

Samsung Digimax A7 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T08:11:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax A7 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Features:

Features a self-portrait mirror, allowing for easy self-portraits
Stores images on SD or MMC memory cards; includes 32MB of internal memory
7-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
3x optical zoom; 2.0-inch LCD display
10 Scene Modes; macro setting allows photos as close as 1.5 inches

Product Description

Manufacturer Description
The A7 has a built-in 7-megapixel, high definition sensor to produce rich and natural color tones. You can print clear pictures from a small 4x6 picture to a poster-sized one. The DIGIMAX A7 is a very convenient and useful digital camera. The A7 also has a 5x digital zoom which, when coupled with the 3x optical zoom, gives the camera a range from wide angle to telephoto.

Multiple Functions for Taking Pictures
The A7 has Auto Exposure with Multi-Pattern metering so that the exposure value is automatically optimized for the shooting situation. Scene modes such as Night, Portrait, Landscape, and Fireworks are available. For advanced users, this camera supports various manual functions (A/S/M), as well as exposure compensation, ISO, W/B, and RGB color variations

More Natural-Looking colors
This camera provides White Balance functions (Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten, and Custom) so that you can achieve more natural-looking color reproduction under any light conditions. Additionally, RGB enables you to control colors in the way you want.

MPEG-4 Movies with High-Compression and High-Quality in VGA at 30frames per second
The A7 supports MPEG-4, a high-compression, high-quality movie format, which can record up to 4 to 6 times longer than MJPEG, the usual format for digital camera movies. With the A7, audio is recorded with the movie, and because there is no limit to the recording time, you can record movies for as long as the available memory permits. For clearer sharper movies, movies are recorded in VGA (640 x 480) at 30frames per second. You can select a definition from 640 x 480, 320 x 240 and 160 x 120. Fast Forward/Rewind and Pause functions during playback are added to the movie function, you can even capture still images. In addition, Pause and Successive Recording functions while recording have also been added to the movie function.

The A7 is equipped with a 32MB internal memory so that you can take plenty of pictures without using a memory card.

PictBridge (Direct Printing System)
You can use a USB cable to connect this camera to a printer without a PC, and select paper types and sizes supported by the printer from a menu in the camera. Through the LCD of the camera, you can check the printer's progress status. PictBridge is completely compatible with DPOF so that you can also use the existing output format (DPOF) according to the printer type.

Streamlined and User-Friendly Design
The A7 includes a streamlined shape, user-friendly button arrangement, and stylish design. You can also take pictures of yourself, checking your pose and how you look in the circular reflector on the front of the camera. The most significant differential between it and existing digital cameras is that the A7 gives a more stable grip. The A7 is a light camera at 166g that makes it much easier to take anywhere. The A7 has been improved, focusing on very easy access to the operating buttons and frequently used functions. You can also employ the exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO functions by using the +/- button on the back of the camera. The 5-function button enables you to simply operate frequently used functions such as the customized flashes, the self-timer, voice recording, and movie playback.

Voice Recording and Voice Memo
This camera can be used as a digital voice recorder, and you can record voice for up to one hour. Additionally, you can add your voiceover to a stored still image for up to 10 seconds. Therefore you can use your digital camera in a variety of different ways.

What's in the Box:
Samsung A7, user manual, product warranty, camera strap, software CD, USB cable.

Other Description
Image resolution up to 2816 x 2112 4x digital zoom One-touch manual exposure control with Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority and Manual modes Macro up to 4cm VGA movie mode (AVI format) up to 30fps, with pause function Pilot lamp LED indicates camera status during photography, self-timing, uploading or voice recording RGB color effect SHD lens Voice recording up to an hour, with voice memo PictBridge compatible 4 5/16" W x 2 3/16" H x 1 5/16" D Uses SD or MMC memory Includes 32MB internal memory, rechargeable battery kit, and carrying pouch

Samsung Digimax A5 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T07:56:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax A5 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Features:

Features a self-portrait mirror, allowing easy self-portraits
Powered by 2 AA-size batteries
5 MP CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
2.0-inch LCD display
10 Scene Modes; Macro setting allows photos as close as 1.5 inches

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
The Digimax A5 has a 5 megapixel CCD sensor. In combining these sensors with a Samsung High-Definition (SHD) lens, these cameras deliver fantastic image quality.
Users are presented with 10 different Scene modes (Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach and Snow, and Text) from which to choose to create the perfect shot. For the more creative user there is also the choice of aperture priority, shutter priority, and fully manual shooting modes. The 4-centimeter macro setting allows for extreme close-up photography for those wishing to explore the artistic properties of surfaces, textures, and other subject matter.

These 'A' range Digimax cameras also feature an innovative Power Movie Clip function that allows users to shoot high quality VGA movie clips. Power Movie Clip provides flexibility and creative control in allowing the user to shoot at either 30 or 15 frames per second of VGA quality video.

In addition, the camera enables users to shoot and store movie clips in different sizes up to 640 x 480. Finally, the Power Movie Clip offers the ability to pause, fast forward, and/or rewind the video right on the cameras.

In keeping with the theme of flexibility and control, Samsung has provided users with a myriad of options for capturing, storing, and sharing images with the Digimax A5. The 16MB of internal memory facilitates ample storage right on the cameras themselves, while the SD/MMC slot allows for an additional 512MB of capacity.

Samsung clearly had the user in mind when designing the new A5, as the digital cameras come equipped with a wide range of features that make them a snap to use. It all begins with the highly intuitive user interface, which facilitates easy access to the vast array of advanced functions and capabilities contained within the cameras. The large, bright 1.8-inch LCD displays make it easy to view the subject during capture and playback, while an innovative new feature allows users to switch between capture and playback modes with just a single touch of the shutter button. The camera also includes a one-touch manual function button that allows more advanced users to quickly and easily switch between manual, aperture priority, and shutter priority modes.

The A5's image editing capabilities enable cropping, rotating, and color revisions right on the camera. With black and white, sepia, and RGB color effects to choose from, the creative possibilities are endless. In addition, the bright, multi-function pilot lamp on the front of the camera body communicates camera status to the user and the subject by displaying a different color to denote the specific function being performed (taking a picture, self timer, image upload, voice recording, etc.).

Another user-friendly feature of the Digimax A5 is its compatibility with three different power sources. Samsung designed these cameras to support three different power sources, including two rechargeable formats (Li-ion and Ni-MH) as well as standard AAs. The Samsung Li-ion battery--the I-Pack--provides enough power for roughly 290 shots, while the Samsung Ni-MH enables users to capture up to 350 images. If that is not enough, users can simply run to the local convenience store to pick up some AA batteries for additional backup.

Other Description
Developed for "point and shoot" photographers looking for a solid camera with a full range of features, the Digimax A5 combines a 5 mega-pixel CCD sensor with a Samsung High-Definition (SHD) lens, to deliver fantastic image quality.The A5 is straightforward to use, equipped with an easily accessible wide range of features. It all begins with the highly intuitive user interface, which facilitates quick access to its advanced functions and capabilities. The large, bright 1.8" LCD display makes it easy to view the subject during capture and playback, while an innovative new feature allows users to switch between capture and playback modes with just a single touch of the shutter button. The digital cameras also include a one-touch manual function button that allows more advanced users to quickly and easily switch between fully manual, aperture priority and shutter priority modes. The A5's image editing capabilities enable cropping, rotating and color revisions on the camera. With black & white, sepia and RGB color effects to choose from, the creative possibilities are endless. In addition, the bright, multi-function pilot lamp on the front of the camera body communicates the camera status to the user and the subject by displaying a different color to denote the specific function being performed (taking a picture, self timer, image upload, voice recording, etc). The Digimax A5 is also compatible with three different power sources - including two rechargeable formats (Li-ion and Ni-MH) as well as standard AAs. The Samsung Li-ion battery, I-Pack, provides enough power for roughly 290 shots, while the Samsung Ni-MH enables users to capture up to 350 images. Users can also pick up standard AA batteries for any additional backup.

Samsung Digimax V6 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T07:45:00.000-08:00

SAMSUNG INTRODUCES THE V6, ITS MOST POWERFUL DIGITAL CAMERA TO DATE

Building on previous success, Samsung Cameras introduces its most powerful camera ever to the acclaimed V range, the V6.

Developed with the more demanding photographer in mind, where high definition shooting is required, it features 6 megapixels in a stylish aluminum design and is set to retail at a well under £300.

The Samsung Digimax V6 provides more enhanced manual photograph functions for advanced users who expect true professional quality photography. Three kinds of manual creative adjustments are available: Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and Manual adjustment. The manual focus adjustment function allows fine focusing and total user control.

The exclusive 1400mAh Li-ion battery, enables users to take up to 380 images in succession. This feature provides unlimited ability for advanced users who want to take many pictures at once.

Home movie fans will enjoy the capability to shoot movies at up to 30 frames per second of VGA quality (640x480). This allows stored movies to be played on general TVs, without any deterioration of the image. Users can also capture a still picture from movie clips.

Further V6 features include:

3x Optical and 4x Digital Zoom using a world superior Schneider Kreuznach lens for sharper pictures (Focal length of 38mm ~114mm based on a 35mm film camera standards)
Unique technology enables the use of 9 types of power so you can keep shooting for longer

The Digimax V6 features comfortable, easy-to-read, and quick menu controls. New features include a menu display in 256 colours and the Move & Set function that allows users to rapidly set the menus to their own personal requirements.

With 9 scene modes (Portrait/Children/Landscape, Close up/Sunset/Dawn/Backlight /Fireworks/Beach/Snow), users can easily produce better pictures by determining the right mode for each individual situation.

The PictBridge function of the Digimax V6 allows images taken by the camera to be directly printed without PCs. This means users can immediately get clear 6 Mega-pixel pictures, by directly connecting the camera to a printer supporting the PictBridge printing standard.

Users can set any image they want on the default screen of the camera after adjusting the image size. As well as basic video recording, the Digimax V6 supports additional functions such as voice recording with video, solo voice recording, voice memo to add voices to general pictures, and One-Touch playback.

The V6 provides multiple language support including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Dutch and more. It comes equipped with a full complement of accessories, including a stylish carrying case, USB cable, NTSC/PAL video cable, software driver CD-ROM and a wrist strap.

Samsung Digimax V5 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T07:17:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax V5 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Features:

Store images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (32 MB SD card included)
Powered by 2 AA-size batteries (alkaline included, rechargeable NiMH recommended)
5-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 13-by-17-inch enlargements
3x Schneider optical zoom lens
Voice memo recording; PictBridge support

Product Description

From the Manufacturer Features:

5.0 megapixel digital camera
Outstanding 12x zoom (3x optical, 4x digital)
VGA 30 frames-per-second movie clips with audio
World first with nine different power sources
World Superior Schneider lens
Manual focus, manual exposure (A/S/M)
My set, night scene, portrait and eight kinds of scene modes
Superb 5cm macro
PictBridge support
Custom white balance
Creative RGB color effect
Voice memo in still images, voice recording
Optical viewfinder
1.5-inch TFT LCD monitor
Date imprinting
orage driver
32 MB Secure Digital card
Multiple language support
Video Out (NTSC/PAL)

Other Description
Get all of the functions necessary in a digital camera with this 5MP Digimax V5 by Samsung. Features 3x optical and 4x digital zoom; real image optical viewfinder; mechanical and electronic shutter; voice recording; MJPEG movie clip; ArcSoft photo-impression; date and time stamp; and digital output connector. Imported. 2-1/4Lx4-1/4Wx1-1/2D "

Samsung Digimax V4 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T06:57:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax V4 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

The Samsung Digimax V4 is a palm-sized (4.2 x 2.2 x 1.5 inch) four-megapixel digital camera that features a superior Schneider multi-coated 3x optical zoom lens for clear and natural looking pictures. The camera can be powered by 9 different kinds of power sources including AA, CR-V3 and a dedicated Li-ion rechargeable battery pack. Your pictures can be framed on the high resolution 1.5-inch color LCD monitor or by using the optical real image viewfinder. This compact Digimax V4 is also easy to carry around, weighing less than six ounces without batteries

The Digimax V4 can be used in Easy mode like a simple point-n-shoot, allowing anyone to capture beautiful digital photographs. It also features advanced exposure modes such as Program AE, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual, AE Bracketing, Portrait, Night Scene and three customizable MySet modes. The user can adjust the ISO sensitivity, the white balance, image sharpness, image size, image quality, exposure compensation, exposure metering mode and color effect. The Digimax V4's auto focus system is fast and accurate and in low light conditions it's enhanced by a focus-assist illuminator. The user can also manually adjust the focus when desired. The Super Macro mode allows you to focus on objects as close as 6cm from the lens.

In addition to high resolution still images, the Digimax V4 also records motion video with audio at 288 x 208 pixels, the length is limited only by the amount of available memory. You can record and attach 10-second voice memos to still images or use the camera as a digital voice recorder with a maximum recording time of two hours. Pictures can be resized or trimmed (cropped) in-camera without need of a PC. Post-capture editing can also be accomplished with the bundled software that includes the Digimax Viewer and MGI's PhotoSuite.

Digimax V4 Features:

4-Megapixel resolution for images up to 2272 x 1704 pixels
Schneider 3x multi-coated zoom lens (38-114mm in 35mm equivalent)
Record 288x208 movies w/audio to the capacity of the media
Records up to two hours of audio only
Attach 10-sec. audio memos to still images
Program AE, Shutter priority, Aperture priority and Manual modes
Easy, Portrait, Night Scene, Movie, Voice recording modes
Three user-customizable MySet modes
High speed continuous and Auto Bracketing shooting
Optical viewfinder and 1.5-inch color LCD screen
Super Macro as close as 6cm from the lens
Removable SD/MMC card storage, 32MB card included
Adjustable ISO, white balance and sharpening
Color effects: B&W, sRGB, Sunset
Power source: two AA, one CR-V3 or dedicated Li-ion rechargeable
USB Mass Storage compliant device
Multi-language support: English, Korean, French, Germany, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Portuguese, Russian

Samsung Digimax V70 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T06:41:00.000-08:00

Samsung introduces new 7 Megapixel Digimax V70 with 3x Optical Zoom

With a 7 Megapixel high definition CCD, the Digimax V70 digital camera gives photographers the ability to print up to A1 size of poster with great detail. Coupled with the on camera trimming function this means you can get the shot you want without using a PC. The Digimax V70 has 3x optical zoom (equivalent to 38mm –114mm in 35mm format) and a further 5x digital zoom to give 15x total zoom. In addition, the Digimax V70 uses a Schneider Kreuznach lens, recognised throughout the world as being one of the leading quality lenses available, producing crystal clear images. The 2-inch, 117,00 pixels, LCD screen may be rotated up to 270 degrees enabling users to photograph themselves or to get great shots from new and different angles.

Also, the screen can be rotated to adjust the LCD visibility when in bright light conditions. The Digimax V70 uses MPEG-4, a high-compression, high-quality movie clip file format, which can record up to 3 or 4 times longer than MJPEG, the usual format for DSC movie clips. The Digimax V70 can even be used as a camcorder since it supports more than 1 hour of video and audio recording time if you are using a 256MB memory card. The movies can then be played back at TV quality as the Digimax V70 can process movies at up to 30 frames per second. The length of the clip is only restricted by the amount of memory available. The movies can then be edited using a special edition of VideoImpression software included in the box.

For more advanced users, the Digimax V70 also has manual picture-taking functions. The camera has detailed focus control with Manual Focusing. It also enables manual control of exposure using Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and fully manual options. Exposure may be controlled by the easy to use Jog Dial in conjunction with an AE Lock function.

The user can also choose from 10 preset types of Scene modes (Portrait / Children / Landscape / Close-up / Sunset / Dawn / Backlight / Fireworks / Beach&Snow / Text). Text mode is a new feature setting the Digimax V70 to shoot documents like books, magazines, and newspapers. Users can save the image file that is captured in Text mode, as a text or .doc file using the Digimax Reader software, also included.

The Digimax V70 can use 9 kinds of power supply using the unique technology of Samsung. These various types of power supply means that the user never has to worry about running out of power. The exclusive 1400mAh Li-ion battery enables users to take up to 440 images on one charge. This feature provides greater flexibility for photographers who use the continuous or burst modes.

You can get as close as 4cm using the Digimax V70 macro (close-up) function. By employing a high precision lens design and processing technology, the Digimax V70 is capable of accurate focus control even when taking macro shots. In addition, the Digimax V70 has an optional wide-angle conversion lens and telephoto conversion lens. The optional conversion lens and adapter can be mounted onto the Digimax V70 for a wider range of picture taking opportunities. The wide-angle conversion lens widens the view up to the equivalent of 27mm, enabling picture-taking for subjects as close as 1cm (normal minimum focusing ranges : 4cm~). The telephoto conversion lens increases the optical zoom from 3x to 5.1x enabling a total zoom capability of up to 25x, when combined with the digital zoom.

The Digimax V70 has an RGB Colour Effect control menu. Users can use this menu to set their own colour preferences for a given shot. Users can also adjust the image's sharpness in 3 steps and select photographic effects, such as B&W and Sepia.

The Digimax V70 provides a variety of useful functions such as a My Set Shot Mode for snapshot, voice recording for up to 1 hour, voice memo to record short voice messages onto pictures and one-touch playback even when the power is off. Even the menu can be customized to suit the user.

The Digimax V70 provides a substantially quicker transfer rate with USB 2.0 as compared to existing USB 1.1. The PictBridge function of the Digimax V70 allows pictures taken by the camera to be directly printed without PCs, so users can immediately get clear 7 mega-pixel prints by directly connecting the camera to a printer supporting the PictBridge function.

Samsung Digimax 240 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T06:26:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax 240 2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

The Digimax 240 is an entry-level 2.0 megapixel digital camera with a 3X optical and 2X digital zoom lens. It's very compact and lightweight. The 1.6" color TFT-LCD monitor can be used for preview and review. The onscreen menus support multiple languages. Other features include a movie clip function for capturing motion, the recording capacity is limited to only three minutes or less.

Images and movies can also be played back on an external monitor or TV via the NTSC/PAL video output. Images look their best thanks to a builtin multi-mode flash, adjustable White Balance and selectable image sizes and JPEG quality levels.

Images are stored on an internal 8M flash memory or an external SD,MMC card. There is also a DPOF function so that images can be printed without first downloading them to a PC. The Digimax 240 is powered by two AA batteries or one CR-V3 type lithium battery.

Digimax 240 Features:

2-Megapixel resolution for images up to 1600 x 1200 pixels
3x multi-coated zoom lens (39-117mm in 35mm equivalent)
Record 288x208 movies w/out audio to 3 min.
Program AE exposure control
Optical viewfinder and 1.6-inch color LCD screen
Auto focus with Macro mode
8MB internal memory
Optional SD/MMC card storage, up to 256MB
Power source: two AA, one CR-V3 Li-ion battery
USB Mass Storage compliant device

Samsung Digimax U-CA 3 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T06:16:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax U-CA 3 3,2MP Digital Camera with 3x Digital Zoom

The Samsung Digimax U-CA 3 is an affordable, palm-sized (4.0 x 2.1 x 1.2 inch) three-megapixel digital camera that features a 3x optical zoom lens. It's available in three colors: Techno silver, Galaxy white or Space black. The camera can be powered by the new Duracell CP1 Prismatic lithium (one-use) or a dedicated Li-ion rechargeable battery pack. Frame your pictures on the high resolution 1.5-inch color LCD monitor or use the optical real image viewfinder. The compact U-CA 3 is easy to carry around, weighing a little over five ounces with battery and memory card.

The U-CA 3's Auto mode lets anyone use it like a simple point-n-shoot to capture beautiful digital photographs. More advanced users can adjust the ISO sensitivity, the white balance, image sharpness, image size, image quality, exposure compensation, exposure metering mode and color effect. It also features a Night Mode with selectable shutter speeds and apertures. The auto focus system is fast and accurate and in low light conditions it is enhanced by a focus-assist illuminator. The Super Macro mode allows you to focus on objects as close as 5cm from the lens. The 1.5-inch color LCD automatically adjusts to ambient light or can be manually adjusted.

The U-CA 3 also records MPEG-4 motion video with audio in 320 x 240 pixels with a 20fps or 15fps frame rate, the length is limited only by available memory. You can record and attach 10-second voice memos to still images or use the camera as a digital voice recorder with a maximum recording time of one hour. Pictures can be resized or trimmed (cropped) in-camera without need of a PC. Post-capture editing can also be accomplished with the bundled software that includes the Digimax Viewer and MGI's PhotoSuite.

The U-CA 3 is equipped with the world's first 3D avatar loading screen function. Using the software supplied (DigiStudio), users can create 3D avatars from pictures taken with the camera, and set a 3D avatar to feature on the loading screen, which will be displayed every time the camera is turned on. In addition, users can synthesize MP3 type music with dance movements to create more lively 3D avatars. This feature is likely to appeal to today's younger consumers, which are the primary market for this product.

Images, movies and audio recordings are stored on Sony Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick Duo PRO flash cards. The camera comes with a 32MB Memory Stick Duo card and adapter. Downloading camera files to your computer is accomplished via a USB 1.1 port that is Mass Storage compliant for driverless operation with most modern operating systems. You can make direct-prints on any PictBridge compatible printer using the normal USB cable.

Digimax U-CA 3 Features:

3.2-Megapixel resolution for images up to 2048 x 1536 pixels
3x multi-coated zoom lens (38-114mm in 35mm equivalent)
Record 320x240 MPEG-4 movies w/audio to the capacity of the media
Records up to one hour of audio only
Attach 10-sec. audio memos to still images
Auto, Manual, Night Mode, Movie and Voice recording modes
Optical viewfinder and 1.5-inch color LCD screen
Super Macro focus as close as 5cm from the lens
Adjustable ISO speed, white balance and sharpening
Color effects: B&W, RGB, Sunset, Sepia
Powered by CP1 lithium or optional Li-ion rechargeable
Memory Stick duo card storage, 32MB card included
USB Mass Storage compliant device
PictBridge direct-USB printing compatible

Samsung Digimax U-CA 505 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T05:59:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax U-CA 505 5MP Digital Camera with 5x Digital Zoom (Silver)

Features:

Store images on 16 MB internal flash memory or use SD/MMC memory card slot
Transfers photos via USB; compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems; powered by lithium CP-1 battery
5.0-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
5x digital zoom and 2-inch LCD screen
VGA movie recording with audio at 24 frames per second and 15 frames per second

Product Description

Manufacturer Description
Fashion meets function with the U-CA 505. It's so slender and light you can put it in your pocket or wear it around your neck.
With 5 megapixels, five scene modes, nine photoframes, and custom settings capabilities, you are ensured quality pictures time and time again. The 2-inch LCD is bright enough to use even in direct sunlight, whether taking or reviewing shots.

To help you examine your captured images up-close, this cool cam kicks up to 8x digital zoom in review mode. It also offers three JPEG compression modes and resolution settings for still images. You can even shoot VGA movie clips with sound or print still images from the camera (supports PictBridge). At 3.8 x 2 x 0.98 inches, this ultra-thin, ultra-slim Digimax can easily go everywhere you go.

Ultra slim design
Sleek, compact and ultra thin, the Digimax U-CA 505 packs impressive features, including 5 megapixels, into a stylish body that's small enough to take anywhere and is perfect for those who like to travel light.

5.0-megapixel high-resolution digital camera
The Digimax U-CA 505 is a high resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-color filtered 5.0-megapixel CCD. You can use the 5.0-megapixel Digimax U-CA 505 digital camera to produce even better images and take detailed photos for printing up to poster size.

Versatile Screen
With its 2.0-inch TFT LCD screen, the U-CA505 is ideal for outdoor use, and is bright enough to use even in bright sunlight for both composing and reviewing shots. In Review mode, 8x digital zoom (max) can be used to examine the detail in captured images, right on the back of the camera.

What's in the Box:
Digital camera, pouch, USB/AV cable, camera strap, user manual, software CD, and Duracell CP-1 battery.

Other Description
Sleek, compact and ultra thin (97 x 52 x 25 mm), the Digimax U-CA 505 packs impressive features, including 5 mega pixels, into a stylish body that's small enough to take anywhere.The Digimax U-CA 505 has a 2.0± TFT LCD, which is a pleasure to use outdoors, bright enough to use even in direct sunlight for both composing and reviewing your shots. In Review mode, 8X digital zoom (max.) can be used to examine the detail in your captured images right on the back of the camera.The Digimax U-CA 505 features a high-quality 5.8mm focal length lens (equivalent to 35mm in 35mm format) and a 5.0x digital zoom. The camera's shutter speeds (mechanical and electronic) range from 2 to 1/1000 of a second (8 to 1/1000 in Night Mode) and there are 8 white balance modes, including custom settings, to ensure great pictures whatever the lighting.The Digimax U-CA 505 offers Super Fine, Fine and Normal JPEG compression modes and features resolution settings of for still images. The Digimax U-CA 505 can also shoot movie clips with sound at resolutions up to 640 x 480 (VGA) at a maximum rate of 24fps for as long as the capacity of the memory card will allow.Sound can be recorded for up to 1 hour with the cameras' built-in microphone and sound clips can be attached to individual still images during playback. These images can be stored on the camera's 16.0 MB of internal memory, or on an external SD/MMC card.

Samsung Digimax 350 SE Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T05:46:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax 350 SE 3.3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Digimax 350SE Features:

3.2 megapixel resolution for up to 2048x1536 images
Schneider lens 3x Zoom Lens (34-102mm 35mm equiv.), Digital 2X Zoom
Optical zoom viewfinder
Night picture mode
320x240 motion video with audio at 15fps
0-sec Voice memos can be attached to still images
Date imprinting on image
1.5 inch TFT color LCD monitor with 117,000 pixel resolution
CompactFlash card storage (16MB included)
Video out (NTSC/PAL)
USB 1.1 connectivity

Product Description
The Samsung Digimax 350SE combines powerful optics with useful features to make a digital camera that meets everyday photography needs. The 3.3-megapixel sensor and autofocus lens ensure clear, brilliant photos, while the 6x total zoom--3x optical with 2x digital enhancement--gives you creative room to take photos of any subject.
There are four different picture-size settings for space and quality needs, and photos can be printed at sizes up to 11 by 14 inches. Composing your shots is a simple affair with the large 1.5-inch color LCD display or the optical zoom viewfinder. There are four white-balance settings, and the flash can be set to auto, fill, off, slow sync, or the special red-eye reduction to fit your lighting needs.

The Digimax 350SE can record voice memos and up to 30-second full-motion videos, which you can conveniently view on a television using the NTSC/PAL video-out connection. A 16 MB CompactFlash card is included and stores about 20 images at default settings. The seven-second self-timer is always useful for self-portraits or group shots. The USB connection provides an easy way to transfer your photos and video onto your PC, and MGI PhotoSuite SE is provided for photo editing.

The exciting and feature filled Digimax 350SE has a superior Schneider lens and 3.2 million pixels, ensuring shots are vibrant and crystal clear. These can be previewed and reviewed on the TFT color LCD monitor. Many other features include an auto focus 3X optical zoom and a 2X digital zoom lens, to get right in on the action. The camera comes bundled with 16 MB CompactFlash Card. There is also a Moving Picture Mode with sound that allows you to record and playback video clips. MGI PhotoSuite SE software is included for further image manipulation

Samsung SCD6040 DuoCam Digital camera Review

2006-01-29T05:35:00.000-08:00

Samsung SCD6040 DuoCam MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom & 4.1 MP Digital Still Camera

The Samsung SC-D6040 DuoCam is a true hybrid video camcorder and digital still camera packaged in one body. It has two completely separate imagers, electronics and zoom lenses. Most of the other 'hybrid' cameras use a common imager and lens and don't really do all that well at capturing high resolution still images. The DuoCam has a 680K pixel CCD imager for the camcorder side along with a 10x optical zoom lens and stores MPEG4 encoded video on standard MiniDV cassette tapes. And it has a 4-megapixel CCD imager for the digicam side combined with a larger diameter 3x optical zoom lens. High resolution still images and MPEG4 video is saved directly to digital media - Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Secure Digital or MMC type flash cards can be used.

The SC-D6040 is the NTSC model, there is also a PAL version available for other parts of the world. The camcorder side of the DuoCam is fully featured with control over shutter speeds, focus, white balance and exposure. There are also nine digital special effects available, a 16:9 letterbox mode, still photo capture mode and a 0 Lux "Power Nite Pix" mode if you're a fan of green-tinted video. There's a fast IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port for IN/OUT transfer of digital video and sound and the camera has an external microphone jack.

You can frame your video or still images with either the color electronic viewfinder or the large, 2.5-inch color LCD monitor which flips out 90° and rotates about 270°. Still images can be captured in 4MP, 3MP, 2MP, 0.8MP or VGA resolutions in three different JPEG quality levels or uncompressed TIFF format. The user can select from Program, Scene (10 modes), Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual, MySet (3 custom modes) or Movie (QVGA 30fps MPEG4) mode. There are adjustments for white balance, sharpness, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity and color effects. The data I/O for the digicam side is handled via a high-speed USB 2.0 port that is PictBridge compatible for direct printing.

The DuoCam is powered by a proprietary Li-ion rechargeable battery that provides for approximately 90 minutes of recording time per charge. A larger battery can be used that extends the recording time to about three hours.

SC-D6040 Features:

Hybrid MiniDV camcorder and Digital Still Camera all-in-one
4-megapixel CCD captures up to 2272x1704 pixel still images
680K pixel CCD for camcorder video capture to 3 Lux
0 Lux Power Nite Pix option for camcorder
3x Optical Zoom for digicam / 10x Optical Zoom for camcorder
Large, 2.5-inch color LCD monitor with 123,000 pixels
Color eyelevel electronic viewfinder
Compact (2.5 x 3.5 x 5.5 in.) size and lightweight (1.1 lb.)
JPEG and TIFF still image digicam modes
MPEG4 video capture / 320x240 @ 30fps/15fps on digicam side
Auto, Scene, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual, EasyQ, Custom Set modes
Multi and spot exposure metering modes
Single, Continuous and AE Bracketing drive modes
Image adjustments for color effects and sharpness
ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400 equivalents
Auto pop-up type flash for still images
MS/MS Pro/SD/MMC multi-card memory slot for digicam
60-minute MiniDV tape cassette storage for camcorder
Powered by rechargeable Li-ion battery, optional larger battery
I/O ports: USB 2.0 for digicam / IEEE 1394 for camcorder
PictBridge direct USB print compatible
Fully featured wireless remote controller

Samsung Digimax V4 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T05:26:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax V4 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

The Samsung Digimax V4 is a palm-sized (4.2 x 2.2 x 1.5 inch) four-megapixel digital camera that features a superior Schneider multi-coated 3x optical zoom lens for clear and natural looking pictures. The camera can be powered by 9 different kinds of power sources including AA, CR-V3 and a dedicated Li-ion rechargeable battery pack. Your pictures can be framed on the high resolution 1.5-inch color LCD monitor or by using the optical real image viewfinder. This compact Digimax V4 is also easy to carry around, weighing less than six ounces without batteries.

The Digimax V4 can be used in Easy mode like a simple point-n-shoot, allowing anyone to capture beautiful digital photographs. It also features advanced exposure modes such as Program AE, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual, AE Bracketing, Portrait, Night Scene and three customizable MySet modes. The user can adjust the ISO sensitivity, the white balance, image sharpness, image size, image quality, exposure compensation, exposure metering mode and color effect. The Digimax V4's auto focus system is fast and accurate and in low light conditions it's enhanced by a focus-assist illuminator. The user can also manually adjust the focus when desired. The Super Macro mode allows you to focus on objects as close as 6cm from the lens.

In addition to high resolution still images, the Digimax V4 also records motion video with audio at 288 x 208 pixels, the length is limited only by the amount of available memory. You can record and attach 10-second voice memos to still images or use the camera as a digital voice recorder with a maximum recording time of two hours. Pictures can be resized or trimmed (cropped) in-camera without need of a PC. Post-capture editing can also be accomplished with the bundled software that includes the Digimax Viewer and MGI's PhotoSuite.

Digimax V4 Features:

4-Megapixel resolution for images up to 2272 x 1704 pixels
Schneider 3x multi-coated zoom lens (38-114mm in 35mm equivalent)
Record 288x208 movies w/audio to the capacity of the media
Records up to two hours of audio only
Attach 10-sec. audio memos to still images
Program AE, Shutter priority, Aperture priority and Manual modes
Easy, Portrait, Night Scene, Movie, Voice recording modes
Three user-customizable MySet modes
High speed continuous and Auto Bracketing shooting
Optical viewfinder and 1.5-inch color LCD screen
Super Macro as close as 6cm from the lens
Removable SD/MMC card storage, 32MB card included
Adjustable ISO, white balance and sharpening
Color effects: B&W, sRGB, Sunset
Power source: two AA, one CR-V3 or dedicated Li-ion rechargeable
USB Mass Storage compliant device
Multi-language support: English, Korean, French, Germany, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Portuguese, Russian

The Digimax V4 package includes a luxury carrying pouch, 32MB SD card, driver and application software CD-ROM, CR-V3 battery, wrist strap, USB cable, Audio-Video cable, user manual and warranty card.

Samsung Digimax V50 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T05:17:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax V50 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

The Samsung Digimax V50 is a palm-sized five-megapixel digital camera that features a superior Schneider multi-coated 3x optical zoom lens for clear and natural looking pictures. The camera can be powered by various kinds of power sources; Li-ion rechargeable (included), two AA type (alkaline, NiMH, NiCd, photo lithium) or CR-V3 (one-use or rechargeable.) Your pictures can be framed on the high resolution 2.0-inch color LCD monitor that tilts and swivels or by using the optical real image viewfinder. This compact Digimax V50 is also easy to carry around, weighing less than six ounces without batteries.

The Digimax V50 can be used in Easy mode like a simple point-n-shoot, allowing anyone to capture beautiful digital photographs. It also features advanced exposure modes such as Program AE, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual, AE Bracketing, Portrait, Night Scene and three customizable MySet modes. The user can adjust the ISO sensitivity, the white balance, image sharpness, image size, image quality, exposure compensation, exposure metering mode and color effect. The Digimax V50's auto focus system is fast and accurate and in low light conditions it's enhanced by a focus-assist illuminator. The user can also manually adjust the focus when desired. The Super Macro mode allows you to focus on objects as close as 6cm from the lens.

In addition to high resolution still images, the Digimax V50 also records motion video with audio at 640x480 or 320x240 at 30fps/15fps, the length is limited only by the amount of available memory. You can record and attach 10-second voice memos to still images or use the camera as a digital voice recorder with a maximum recording time of two hours. Pictures can be resized or trimmed (cropped) in-camera without need of a PC. Post-capture editing can also be accomplished with the bundled software that includes the Digimax Viewer and MGI's PhotoSuite.

Digimax V50 Features:

5-Megapixel resolution for images up to 2592 x 1944 pixels
Schneider 3x multi-coated zoom lens (38-113mm in 35mm equivalent)
Record 640x480 MPEG4 movies w/audio to the capacity of the media
Records up to two hours of audio only
Attach 10-sec. audio memos to still images
Program AE, Shutter priority, Aperture priority and Manual modes
Easy, Portrait, Night Scene, Movie, Voice recording modes
Three user-customizable MySet modes
High speed continuous and Auto Bracketing shooting
Tilt and swivel 2.0-inch color LCD screen
Super Macro as close as 6cm from the lens
Removable SD/MMC/MS Duo card storage, 32MB SD card included
Adjustable ISO, white balance and sharpening
Color effects: B&W, Sepia, Negative
Power source: Li-ion rechargeable, two AA or one CR-V3
USB 2.0 Mass Storage compliant device
Multi-language support: English, Korean, French, Germany, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Portuguese, Russian

The Digimax V50 package includes a luxury carrying pouch, 32MB SD card, driver and application software CD-ROM, CR-V3 battery, wrist strap, USB cable, Audio-Video cable, user manual and warranty card

Samsung Digimax U-CA5 digital Camera Review

2006-01-29T05:04:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax U-CA5 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Grey)

The Samsung Digimax U-CA 5 is an affordable, palm-sized five-megapixel digital camera that features a 3x optical zoom lens. It's available in three colors: silver, red or blue. The camera is powered by the included Li-ion rechargeable battery pack which can be charged via the AC adapter or with an optional cradle. The compact U-CA 5 is easy to carry around, weighing a little over five ounces with battery and memory card.

The U-CA 5's Auto mode lets anyone use it like a simple point-n-shoot to capture beautiful digital photographs. More advanced users can adjust the ISO sensitivity, the white balance, image sharpness, image size, image quality, exposure compensation, exposure metering mode and color effect. It also features a Night Mode with selectable shutter speeds and apertures. The auto focus system is fast and accurate and in low light conditions it is enhanced by a focus-assist illuminator. The Super Macro mode allows you to focus on objects as close as 5cm from the lens. The 1.8-inch color LCD automatically adjusts to ambient light or can be manually adjusted.

In addition to high resolution still images, the Digimax U-CA 5 also records high quality MPEG-4 format motion video with audio at 640x480 resolution @ 30fps, the length is limited only by the amount of available memory. Movie clips are further enhanced by a movie stabilizer funcion that corrects for lateral and vertical movement caused by hand shake. You can record and attach 10-second voice memos to still images or use the camera as a digital voice recorder with a maximum recording time of one hour. Pictures can be resized or trimmed (cropped) in-camera without need of a PC. Post-capture editing can be done in-camera or with the bundled software.

Images, movies and audio recordings are stored on SD memory cards, the camera comes with a 32MB card. Transfer images, movies and sound clips to your PC quickly via USB 2.0 high- speed connectivity. Printing your photos couldn't be easier thanks to PictBridge direct printing, no computer is needed. Just plug the camera into any compatible printer using the standard USB download cable, select the photos on the color LCD and print!

Digimax U-CA 5 Features:

5-Megapixel resolution for images up to 2592 x 1944 pixels
3x multi-coated zoom lens (38-114mm in 35mm equivalent)
Record 640x480 MPEG-4 movies w/audio to the capacity of the media
Records up to one hour of audio only
Attach 10-sec. audio memos to still images
Auto, Manual, Night Mode, Movie and Voice recording modes
Super Macro focus as close as 5cm from the lens
Adjustable ISO speed, white balance and sharpening
Color effects: B&W, RGB, Sunset, Sepia
1.8-inch color TFT LCD monitor
SD card storage, 32MB card included
USB Mass Storage compliant device
PictBridge direct-USB printing compatible
Li-ion rechargeable battery and AC charger
Camera can also be charged with optional cradle

The Digimax U-CA 5 package includes a luxury carrying pouch, 32MB SD card, driver and application software CD-ROM, rechargeable battery and charger, wrist strap, USB cable, Audio-Video cable, user manual and warranty card

Samsung Digimax L50 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-23T22:49:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax L50 digital camera introduction

Samsung Camera releases a 5 mega-pixel digital camera Samsung Camera has announced that it will release a 5 mega-pixel high-resolution digital camera with Samsung's 3X optical zoom SHD lens to strengthen its success in the expanding, 5 mega-pixel digital camera sector. The Samsung Digimax L50, released by Samsung Camera, is a portable pocket-sized digital camera (93.3X52.1X22.3 mm) that provides faster operation speed and a variety of functions. Even though the Digimax L50 is small Samsung have managed to ensure it has a 230k-pixel 2.5" large LCD. The Samsung Digimax L50 camera has a 4x digital zoom in addition to a 3X optical zoom delivering a 12X total zoom capacity.

Samsug L50 - 5x zoom
The Samsung also provides 5X zoom during playback, to check the detail in your shots. The L50 uses the best Samsung LCD technology in a 230K-pixel high-resolution 2.5" large LCD. With 16.7 million True Colour representation, and Wide View features this LCD offer superior quality during image playback and shot composition. The powerful video capability of the Digimax L50 means it can function as a camcorder too. For an enhanced movie shooting experience MPEG-4 is used. MPEG-4 is a high-compression high-quality video format, which can record for up to 3-4 times longer than traditional video formats used for other digital cameras. With a 256MB memory card over an hour of great video can be recorded. The Digimax L50 can record in VGA (640X480 pixels) at 30 fps, to give smoother video and a bigger view of the movie on LCD screens and through the TV.

Samsug L50 - Continuous video recording
The video capability of the Samsung L50 has been improved in the following areas: First, it has a movie stabilizer to reduce camera shake. By automatic detection and correction of lateral and vertical camera vibrations it delivers even smoother video recording. Second, the Digimax L50 has a continuous video recording feature, which is based on exclusive Samsung technology.The continuous video recording feature allows you to pause and resume video recording with the results being in one file. Third, the Digimax L50 has video editing capabilities in the camera. It allows you to save a selected part of a movie clip into a new file during playback. The Samsung Digimax L50 also allows you to capture a still image during video playback. Finally, you can use the Samsung L50 optical zoom to zoom in during recording(sound is muted during use of the zoom or users can use Mute button in movie clip).

Samsug Digimax L50 - Special Effect functions
The Digimax L50 has Special Effect functions that help take picture taking a stage further. The Special Effect functions offered by the Digimax L50 are Colour Effect, Highlight, Photo Frame and Composite shot. Colour Effects include B/W, Sepia, Blue, Red, Green and Negative Highlight enables you to emphasize a subject by putting its surroundings into soft focus. Composite shot allows you to divide a shooting scene into 2-4 segments and save them into a single file. Photo Frame allows you choose from 9 different types of fun photo frame.

Samsug Digimax L50 - Trimming function
The Digimax L50 supports Continuous Shooting and Auto Exposure Bracketing(AEB) functions. You can use Continuous Shooting to shoot a fast-moving subject continuously and AEB to shoot a series of pictures with slightly varying exposures. Using the built-in image editing functions of the Digimax L50, you can edit a picture in a variety of ways, without a PC. The Trimming function allows you to cut an unwanted part of an image and save only the required part. When you are short of memory, the Resizing function lets you recover some of the memory space by resizing and saving images into a smaller size. The Rotating function allows you to rotate an image in the desired direction and save it.

Samsug Digimax L50 - 11 scene modes
The Digimax L50 has various scene modes to help the user take better pictures in various shooting conditions. The 11 scene modes supported by the Samsung L50 are Night Scene, Portrait, Text, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks and Beach & Snow. In particular, Text Recognition is a feature that allows you to shoot documents such as books, papers and magazines and then extract text from the image taken using the"Digimax Reader" text recognition software included in the box. The PictBridge feature of the Digimax L50 allows pictures taken with a camera to be directly printed without a PC, so you can instantly obtain clear 5.0 mega-pixel prints just by connecting the camera to a compatible printer. This, when used with the in camera editing features means you really can go from picture to print without the need for a PC. In addition, it provides a substantially faster transfer rate with USB 2.0 as compared to the existing USB 1.1.

Samsug Digimax L50 - One-touch Playback
The Album feature of the Digimax L50 allows you to categorize and save images based on your own criteria, including event and date, and to enjoy only selected images in a slide show. In addition, the Samsung Digimax L50 is equipped with a built-in memory (32MB), allowing you to save pictures taken, without a memory card. With the Copy to Card function, you can seamlessly transfer images saved in the internal memory to an external memory. It also provides various useful functions such as voice recording for up to 1 hour, voice memo for adding a short voice message to a picture and "One-touch Playback" for instant playback of a picture, even when the power is off.

Samsung Digimax A55W Digital Camera Review

2006-01-23T22:16:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax A55W 5MP Digital Camera with 4.8x Wide Angle Zoom (Silver)

Features:

Transfers photos via USB; compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems; powered by two AA-sized batteries
5.0-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
4.8x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom; 2.5-inch LCD screen
MPEG4 30-frame-per-second VGA movie recording with image stabilizer
Store images on 25 MB internal flash memory or use SD/MMC memory card slot

Product Description

Manufacturer Description
For wide angle applications, shooters can turn to Samsung's 5-megapixel Digimax A55W, which features a 4.8x optical zoom and offers a focusing range of 28mm to 135mm (35mm equivalent). To cover even more ground, the A55W also offers a 5x digital zoom, achieving a total zoom of 24x when combined with the camera's optical zoom capability.
Simple but elegant exterior design

The exterior design of the Digimax A55W is simple compared to other digital cameras. The location of the Power button near the part where a user grips the camera simplifies the button arrangement, which can be easily complex in regular digital cameras. Due to the location advantage, you can turn-on the power very easily and quickly while gripping the camera. The button arrangement makes the image of this digital camera more elegant and stylish.

2.5-inch large TFT LCD with 200,000-pixel high resolution
The Digimax A55W employs a high resolution large LCD so you can take pictures whilst viewing subjects via the clear and large screen. The large LCD makes this camera a perfect substitute for a camcorder particularly for users who frequently use movie functions. The 200,000-pixel high-resolution TFT LCD will give you satisfaction when shooting and playing images.

Small pocket-sized body with stable grip
Various and complex digital camera functions make regular users who are not familiar with camera functions uncomfortable when using a camera. The Digimax A55W provides convenient function and setting buttons that can be used simply and easily with just one hand. In addition, this small pocket sized body enables you to firmly grip the digital camera. Thus, you can easily operate camera buttons in any situation.

From 28mm super-wide-angle to 135mm super telephoto
Whilst regular digital camera users take pictures, they usually change the camera lens from the basic 35mm lens angle of view to a wider angle telephoto lens. The reason is that you may obtain different images with the same subjects depending on the angle of view of a lens. The broad and extensive surroundings provided by the angle of view of a wide angle lens are emphasized via a 28mm angle of view thus expressing images with more enriched colors. The images provided by the angle of view of a telephoto lens are emphasized via a 135mm angle of view. Experience the various expressions of a 4.8x optical zoom super wide angle lens equivalent to 28mm to 135mm in 35mm format and of super telephoto lens.

Auto macro mode and 2-centimeter super close-up mode
Auto Macro of the Digimax A55W is one of the functions aimed at user convenience. In Auto Macro, the camera automatically sets the focus when you take shots at very short distances. These days, many people like taking such pictures. When you take pictures of yourself, the images are sometimes blurred because the distance between a digital camera and yourself is so close. In addition, when you take pictures of many subjects like flowers while not setting the Macro mode, the images taken are sometimes not clear. However, the Digimax A55W automatically sets the Macro function for the subject that is located at very short distances without requiring manual setting of the Macro function.

Exposure compensation function and autoexposure bracketing function
In PROG mode, you can change the brightness of an image depending on the situation. Through the exposure compensation function, you can shoot images with different brightness as you want or under specific exposure conditions such as backlight, obtaining thus clearer images.

Frequent users of digital cameras may know the AEB function. The Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve. You can take a picture with normal exposure, a darker picture, and a brighter picture, simultaneously. Under the situation where shooting is difficult with normal exposure settings, you can take pictures by selecting the brightness of an image through this function.

Scene modesPressing the shutter button is not all it takes to get pictures or create perfect images. The fact is applied to all digital cameras from for advanced users to those of normal users. According to light conditions, a flash should be used. According to your desired expression, the shutter and aperture should be controlled.

Thus, different pictures are taken in the same place with the use of flash, shutter, or aperture. For handling this problem, general digital cameras for beginners provide Scene modes. Basic information on each shooting situation is saved in the Digimax A55W and is applied when taking pictures. You can set a shooting mode very easily with the touch of a button. The Digimax A55W provides 11 Scene modes so that everyone can take pictures in various ways like advance users.

Various special effects make shooting more fun
The Digimax A55W provides special effects beyond typical shooting methods so that you can spend more exciting time shooting and viewing images. The special effects include color Effect and Photo Frame. Through the color Effect function, you can express images in black and white, sepia, blue, red, green, or film color. Through the Photo Frame function, you can add frame-like borders (this camera supports 9 types of frames) to a still image. Thus, you can have more fun viewing and shooting images.

Convenient storage with built-in memory
The Digimax A55W provides a built-in memory so that you can take and save pictures without a memory card. In addition, this camera provides the Copy to Copy function that allows you to send images saved in an internal memory to an external memory. Thus, you will not be embarrassed when you do not have a memory card for a digital camera whilst taking pictures during travel or a family event.

Movie recording and play function in VGA
For clearer sharper movies, this camera uses a high compression, high quality movie clip format, and movie clips are supported in VGA (640 x 480) at 30 frames per second. In VGA (640 x 480), you can play a movie clip on your TV without any degradation of image quality, and enjoy it in a screen size twice as large as a computer screen. Because this digital camera supports up to 30 frames per second, you can view a smooth movie with natural-looking colors. You can record voice and movies for as long as the available recording time in the memory allows. In addition, you can extract desired frames from the recorded movie. The above features make this digital camera a perfect substitute for a camcorder.

Camera shake prevention
The Digimax A55W provides a camera shake prevention function to avoid camera shake during movie recording. This function detects camera shake automatically and traces the target subject when recording a movie. With the movie function making this digital camera a perfect substitute for a small digital camcorder, the Digimax A55W is very useful to take pictures of family events or your normal life.

Successive recording function
In terms of existing movie recording functions, users have difficulty editing recorded movies. The Digimax A55W implements part of editing functions of a computer and the successive recording function developed through Samsung's own technology that enables you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes and resume recording the movie. Using this function, you can record your favorite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips. Those implementations enable users to use recording movie functions easily and conveniently.

The Digimax A55W implements part of the editing function only available in a computer. You can select and cut the desired part from the recorded movie and save it by creating a new file so that you can use this camera more conveniently when editing a movie clip. You may want to save desired scenes while recording a movie with a digital camera. The Digimax A55W reflects the requirement so that you can capture a scene from the movie clip. When you don't take pictures while recording a movie, you can extract desired frames from the recorded movie.

PictBridge (Direct Printing System)
You can use a USB cable to connect this camera to a printer without a PC, and select paper types and sizes supported by the printer from a menu in the camera. Through the LCD of the camera, you can check the printer's progress status. PictBridge is completely compatible with DPOF so that you can also use the existing output format (DPOF) according to the printer type.

Voice Recording and Voice Memo
This camera can be used as a digital voice recorder, and you can record voice for up to one hour. Additionally, you can add your voiceover to a stored still image for up to 10 seconds. Therefore you can use your digital camera in a variety of different ways.

What's in the Box:
Digital camera, user manual, product warranty, camera strap, software CD, USB cable, two AA batteries.

Samsung Digimax A50 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-23T21:49:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax A50 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Features:

Transfers photos via USB; compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems; powered by two AA-sized batteries
5.0-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
3x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom; 2.5-inch LCD screen
MPEG4 30-frame-per-second VGA movie recording with image stabilizer
Store images on 11 MB internal flash memory or use SD/MMC memory card slot

Product Description

Manufacturer Description
riptionThe Digimax A50 5-megapixel digital camera features a 3x optical zoom SHD lens. In addition to its optical zoom, the A50 also provides a 5x digital zoom, achieving a total zoom of 15x when used together. The camera also provides a 10x zoom during playback, which allows shooters to check the detail of their images. The Digimax A50 is equipped with a large 2.5-inch 200k pixel high-resolution LCD, that offers the best image quality for shooting and reviewing pictures.

Camcorder and Digital Camera
The Samsung Digimax A50 can even be used as a camcorder since it supports more than 1 hour of high quality video recording time if you are using a 256MB memory card. With powerful video recording in VGA (640X480 pixels) at 30 frames per second, the Samsung Digimax A50 provides a wider screen and clearer video quality, allowing you to enjoy your videos on the television.

Samsungs improved video capability
First, it can reduce the camera shake that can occur during movie recording. By means of automatic detection and correction of lateral and vertical camera vibrations caused by movement, it maintains steady recording of a subject. Second, the Digimax A50 adopts a continuous video recording feature, which is based on exclusive Samsung technology. The continuous video recording feature allows you to pause and resume video recording, at the touch of a button, and merge multiple movie clips into a single file at a later time. Third, the Digimax A50 has a built-in video editing capability. You can edit out parts of the movie that you do not want, in the camera. It also allows you to capture a selected part of a movie clip as a still image during playback. Finally, you can use the Digimax A50 optical zoom to zoom in during recording(sound is muted during use of the zoom or users can use Mute button in movie clip).

Samsung Digimax A50 - Special Effect functions
The Digimax A50 has Special Effect functions that give you a unique shooting experience beyond conventional photo-taking. The special effect functions of the Digimax A50 are Colour, Highlight, Photo Frame and Composite Shot. First, Colour Effect lets you obtain various colour effects by taking a picture in B/W, Sepia, Blue, Red, Green or Negative. Second, Highlight, helps you focus on the subject you want by putting the surrounding parts of the shot into soft focus. Third, Composite Shot allows you to divide a combine 2-4 shots and save them as a single file. Fourth, Photo Frame allows you choose from 9 different types of fun photo frame.

Samsung A50 - Trimming function
The Digimax A50 has Continuous Shooting and Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) functions. You can use Continuous Shooting to shoot a fast-moving subject continuously, and get consecutive frames of the action. AEB gives a series of pictures with slightly varying exposures. Using the built-in image editing functions of the Digimax A50, you can edit various images without a PC. The Trimming function allows you to cut an unwanted part of an image and save only the required part. When you are short of memory, the Resizing function lets you recover some of the memory space by resizing images into a smaller size and saving them. The Rotating function allows you to rotate an image in the desired direction and save it.

Samsung A50 - Auto Macro function
With its Auto Macro function, the Digimax A50 automatically adjusts the shooting distance and focus. You can press the Macro button to have the camera adjust distance and focus automatically within the range of 5cm to infinity, obtaining crystal clear images regardless of their range. The Digimax A50 supports various scene modes to let you obtain the optimal picture result in a variety of settings. The 10 scene modes supported by the Digimax A50 are Night Scene, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach and Snow.

Samsung A50 - PictBridge support
The PictBridge feature of the Digimax A50 allows pictures taken with the camera to be directly printed without a PC, so you can instantly obtain clear 5 megapixel prints just by connecting the camera to a compatible printer. In addition, it provides a substantially faster transfer rate with USB 2.0 as compared to the existing USB 1.1. The Album feature of the Digimax A50 allows you to organize images based on your own criteria, for example event and date, and to enjoy only selected images in a slide show.

Samsung Digimax A50 - One-touch Playback
The Samsung A50 is equipped with a built-in memory (32MB), allowing you to save pictures taken, without a memory card. With the Copy to Card function, you can seamlessly transfer images saved in the internal memory to an external memory. It also provides various useful functions such as voice recording for up to 1 hour, voice memo for adding a short voice message to a picture and "One-touch Playback" for instant playback of a picture even when the power is off.

Samsung Digimax A402 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-23T19:07:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax A402 4MP Digital Camera with 4x Digital Zoom (Silver)

The Samsung Digimaz A402 digital camera is a 4.2 megapixel camera that features a 1/2.5“ CCD image sensor, 5x digital zoom (no optical zoom on this one) and 1.8inch LCD.

The A402 comes in Neo Silver, Parvin Black and Ruby Red. It includes date imprinting, voice recording, self timer, fill-in flash, slow sync and auto red-eye reduction. It takes SD/MMC memory cards, has a 16MB internal flash memory and supports AVI movie clips at both 320 x 240 or 640 x 480 resolution.

Manufacturer Description
This highly effective, extremely reliable Digimax has a lot to offer. With 4.0 megapixels and a 1.8-inch color LCD, you get incredible options at an affordable price. The easy-to-use Digimax 402 features date imprinting and voice recording. There's also a double self-timer that goes off after 10 seconds and every 2 seconds thereafter.
The A402 lets you choose between three different photo frames and allows you to edit your images right on the camera too. Its size is 3.6 by 2 by 1.1 inches, making it one of our smallest and lightest-weight cameras.

The 16 MB of flash memory and up to 516 MB of external memory let you store plenty of images while Normal, Sepia, and B and W options give you the opportunity to add special effects to your captured images. Seven white balance options allow you to get true color shots no matter what lighting you're in. Your choice of five image sizes ranging from 640 x 480 to 2,272 x 1,704 pixels and three resolution ranges (fine, superfine, and normal) gives you 15 different size/resolution combinations. AVI movie clip and voice recording combined with smaller dimensions make this camera a great companion

Compact size, large screen
The remarkably compact Digimax A402 boasts a large, 1.8-inch TFT-LCD Monitor. The Digimax A402 features a 4x digital zoom and captures super-crisp images at a maximum size of 2,272 x 1,704 pixels, with its 4.2-megapixel (total pixel), 1/2.5-inch CCD image sensor.

Image edition (rotating, trimming)
The Digimax A402's image editing capabilities enable cropping, trimming, and rotating right on the camera.

AVI movie clips with sound
Digimax A402 users can capture AVI movie clips with sound at resolutions of either 320 x 240 or 640 x 480 and can record up to 1 hour of voice/audio. The length of the movie clips are only limited to the capacity of the SD/MMC memory card used at the time.

For additional levels of customization, shooters can also add up to 10 seconds of voice/audio to any still image.

What's in the Box:
Digital camera, user manual, product warranty, camera strap, software CD.

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Features:

Store images on 16 MB internal flash memory or use SD/MMC memory card slot
Transfers photos via USB; compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems; powered by two AA-sized batteries
4.0-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 11 x 15-inch prints
4x digital zoom and 1.8-inch LCD screen
AVI movie recording with voice audio recording for still images

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 2.0 pounds
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Item model number: Black and red
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Amazon.com Sales Rank: #112 in Camera & Photo (See Top Sellers in Camera & Photo)
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Date first available at Amazon.com: March 10, 2005

Samsung Digimax V800 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-23T18:18:00.000-08:00

Samsung Digimax V800 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
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Features:

Transfers photos via USB; compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems; rechargeable Li-ion battery
8.1-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for up to 3,264-by-2,448-pixel photos
chneider Kreuznach 3x optical zoom lens with 10x digital zoom; 2.5-inch LCD screen
Nearly instant start-up; high-speed shot-to-shot for continuous high-speed shooting;
PEG4 movie mode
Stores photos on SD and MMC memory cards; 32 MB SD card included

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Product Dimensions: 1.0 pounds
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ASIN: B000BBS4FG
Item model number: 120808
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Product Description

Manufacturer Description
The Digimax V800 is equipped with an 8-megapixel high-resolution CCD that employs true color filtering, giving the camera the ability to express accurate colors. The V800 also features a high-quality f2.8 to 5.1 Schneider Kreuznach 7.8mm to 23.4mm lens (equivalent to a 38 to 114mm lens in 35mm format) and provides a 10x digital zoom, enabling a combined zoom of 30x. The Digimax V800 also boasts a large 2.5-inch color LCD (approximately 230K pixels), providing the shooter with a clearer and brighter viewing area.

Fast operation
Faster in operational speed than its sibling the Digimax V700, the V800 features faster booting and shot-to-shot speed for instant photography; shooters can take images as soon as the power is turned on. Because the high-speed shot-to-shot capability allows continuous high-speed shooting, users can rest assured that they will be able to capture their shots without missing any of the action.

MPEG4 movie mode
For enhanced movie-shooting, the V800 supports MPEG-4 video compression, providing recording times which are three to four times longer than conventional digital cameras. The V800 has the ability to capture movie clips in VGA (640 x 480) at 30 frames per second, and also boasts a movie clip stabilizer for video recording. Through automatic detection and correction of lateral and vertical camera movement caused by the shooter's unsteady hand, the recording of the subject itself is kept steady. The camera also features movie-clip editing functions, which were previously only possible with the use of a PC. Users can now make better videos with options such as the ability to select a part of a movie clip for saving during playback as well as the ability to select part of a movie clip to be saved as a still image--all performed right on the camera. The enhanced movie mode options don't stop there: the V800 features successive video recording based on unique Samsung technology. With successive recording, shooters can pause and resume video recording at any time and merge multiple video files into one single file.

Special effects
The Digimax V800 also features special effect functions that add a new level of creativity to the digital photography experience. The special effect modes are Color Effect, Highlight, Photo Frame, and Composite Shot. Color Effects include black and white, sepia, blue, red, and green, and Highlight, which enables you to emphasize a subject by putting its surroundings into soft focus. Composite Shot allows you to divide a shooting scene into two to four segments and save them into a single file while Photo Frame allows you choose from nine different types frames to add to an existing image.

Manual controls
For the advanced shooter looking for additional control, the Digimax V800 features powerful manual functions. Three kinds of manual exposure adjustment such as Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual adjustment, as well as Manual Focus are available. In particular, exposure can be easily adjusted using the jog dial located on the top of the camera.

Auto Exposure Bracketing
Furthermore, an Auto Exposure Lock function enables you to configure a scene and set exposure as required. The Digimax V800 has Continuous Shooting, Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB), and Auto Focus Bracketing (AFB) functions. Continuous Shooting helps catch all the action by taking consecutive shots, AEB shoots a series of pictures with slightly different exposures, and AFB takes shots which focus on different elements of the frame. With its Auto Macro function, the V800 automatically adjusts the shooting distance and focus from 4-centimeter to infinity, obtaining crystal clear images regardless of their shooting range.

2.5-inch LCD
For even more exposure control, the Digimax V800 provides a histogram showing a variety of shooting information, including brightness and contrast, to help the shooter adjust exposure seamlessly. The histogram, which is displayed on the camera's 2.5-inch LCD in real time, enables easier aperture control as well as verification of picture quality upon shooting, all helping the user capture better pictures with accurate exposure adjustments.

Scene modes
The V800 also features eleven scene modes applicable for a number of shooting environments. The scene modes include Night Scene, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach and Snow, and Text Recognition. In particular, Text Recognition is a feature that allows you to shoot documents such as books, papers, and magazines and then extract text from the image taken using the bundled "Digimax Reader" text recognition software.

Software
The Digimax V800 also comes with the all-in-one software Digimax Master 1.0. Digimax Master integrates the viewer, still image/movie editing, and editing functions into a single application. After saving pictures using the Auto Download feature (images automatically moved to your computer on connection), the user can run the Digimax Master application to edit the pictures in the way they want.

PictBridge
The V800 also offers PictBridge technology, allowing users to connect the camera directly to a printer by using the supplied USB cable and output images right from the camera's internal memory or SD card. The shooter can even use the "Quick Print" button to print a desired photo immediately. In addition, the V800 provides a substantially faster transfer rate with USB 2.0 as compared to commonly used USB 1.1.

Memory
The V800 takes advantage of the small form-factor of SD/MMC storage cards and is also equipped with 32 MB of built-in memory, which comes in handy when shooting without a memory card. The camera also provides various user-friendly functions such as My Set shot mode, which allows the users save customized shooting settings. The V800 also provides voice recording up to one hour, voice memo for adding a short voice message to a picture, and "One-touch Playback" for instant playback of an image. The V800 also features an improved Graphic User Interface (GUI) that ensures faster and more seamless menu navigation. Menu settings can be accessed quickly and with ease, by using the camera's Move and Set functions.

What's in the Box:
Digital camera, user manual, product warranty, camera strap, software CD, 32 MB SD memory card, SLB-1137 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, SBC-L3 battery charger, AC cord, USB cable, AV cable.

Other Decription
The DIGIMAX V800 is a digital camera equipped with an 8 mega-pixel high-resolution, true color filtered CCD. The DIGIMAX V800 allows the expression of accurate colors, making it the perfect compact choice for picture taking. The DIGIMAX V800 also provides a 10x digital zoom in addition to the 3x optical zoom, enabling a total of 30x zoom when they are used at the same time. The DIGIMAX V800 also has a large 2.5" colour LCD (approximately 2.3 mega-pixels) to provide a clearer and brighter view of your shots. The DIGIMAX V800 is fast, providing faster booting and shot-to-shot speed for instant photography. Its high-speed shot-to-shot capability allows continuous high-speed shooting, any subject can be captured without missing any of the action. The DIGIMAX V800 function likes a camcorder too, with movie stabilization, using MPEG-4, a high-compression high-quality video format, with a 256mb memory card over an hour of great video can be recorded. The DIGIMAX V800 can record inVGA (640x480) at 30 fps, to give smoother movies and a bigger view of the movie on LCD screens & through a TV. You can pause & resume video recording as desired & merge those multiple movie clips into a single file. In playback you can select & save only the desired part to a new file, & capture a still image. Color Effects include B/W, sepia, blue, red and green. Highlight enables you to emphasize a subject by putting it's surroundings into soft

Samsung Digimax V700 Digital Camera Review

2006-01-23T17:47:00.000-08:00

Review based on a production Samsung Digimax V700

The Digimax V700 is Samsung's second attempt to break into the top end of the compact market with a feature-packed yet very keenly-priced 7 megapixel model, and the first to be available worldwide. Samsung, one of the world's largest manufacturers of everything from heavy industrial machinery to TFT screens, dishwashers, mobile phones and of course, cameras. Despite some success in the 35mm compact camera boom, Samsung's seemingly many, many attempts to crack the digital camera market have proved less successful (not helped by the fact that there are so many models in its range, many only available in certain parts of the world). So is the V700 - a direct competitor to models such as Canon's S70 and the Pentax 750Z - the camera to finally put Samsung firmly on the map as a serious contender? At first glance it certainly looks promising.

7.1 million effective pixels
3x Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan Zoom lens
4cm macro
Manual, program, aperture priority and shutter priority exposure modes
11 scene modes
2.0-inch TFT screen
30 fps, 640x480 MPEG-4 movie mode
3 color options (red, black, silver)
Exposure and focus bracketing
In-camera 'special effects'

Samsung Digimax V700 digital camera introduction:

For manufacturers, there is no better launch pad than the Consumer Electronics Show when it comes to introducing their hottest, most advanced electronics for the new year. Samsung Camera will do exactly that as they are set to introduce the Samsung Digimax V700, a 7 Megapixel digital camera. Following the Digimax V50, introduced at CES 2004, the Samsung V700 is the latest addition to Samsung's highly successful V-Series line of high end digital cameras. Competitively priced at $399.99, the Samsung Digimax V700 is sure to turn heads with its unparalleled style and host of features, making it one of the most affordable, advanced point-and-shoot digital still cameras on the market today.

Samsung Digimax V700 - 7 Megapixel

"We are very excited about the launch of the Samsung Digimax V700 as it represents the third generation of our V-Series line," said Ken Gerb, Senior Vice President National - Sales for Samsung Camera. "The Samsung V700 is the first, high-end, 7 Megapixel digital camera that we have introduced in the US and with its price/performance ratio, it's sure to have quite an impact on the competition." With features like a 4 cm super macro mode, a huge 2-inch color LCD and powerful manual controls, the Samsung Digimax V700 is ideal for virtually every application.

Samsung Digimax V700 - Schneider optics

Following in the footsteps of the popular V50, the Samsung Digimax V700 offers quality construction and style, world-class Schneider optics, a plethora of customization modes and other features to create one of the foremost digital cameras in its class. The Samsung Digimax V700 packs a new 7.4 mega pixel (total pixels) 1/1.8" CCD sensor in a stylish aluminium enclosure that's easy to use and to hold. With its high-quality f/2.8 ~ 5.1 Schneider 7.8mm ~ 23.4mm lens (equivalent to a 38 ~ 11 4 mm lens in 35mm film ) the camera provides an enormous array of features in one sleek package. The macro mode captures images as close as 4 cm, while the 10 x digital zoom extends the range of the Schneider lens into the super-telephoto range.

Samsung Digimax V700 - Full range of custom choices

The 2.0-inch TFT LCD screen provides a large focusing area and is also home to the camera's wider range of creative controls. The intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) allows users to easily navigate the camera's menu of features and capabilities. Photographers have a full range of custom choices including a variety of exposure modes, five ISO settings, five flash settings and more. The Samsung V700 utilizes a combination mechanical and electronic shutter to capture images at up to 1/2000 of a second. The Samsung Digimax V700 digital camera can capture still images in single, continuous, AWB, AEB or AFB modes, at sizes up to 5MB and store them as TIFF, JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2 or DPOF format. The camera also has the ability to capture MPEG-4, 30 frames-per-second movie clips at a size of 640 x 480. The V700 also features Movie Clip Stabilizer and Movie Edit functions that can be performed right on the camera. AEB shooting provides a choice of presets custom designed for some typical - and also some difficult to master - shooting environments. The Samsung Digimax V700 includes pre-programmed settings in an Auto mode, Program mode, A, S, M mode, Night mode and Scene modes including: Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset , Dawn, Backlight, Firework s, Beach & Snow and Text.

Samsung Digimax V700 - Storage and Energy

The Samsung Digimax V700 also takes advantage of the small form-factor of SD/MMC storage cards with guaranteed storage of up to 1GB. SD is quickly becoming the preferred storage media for compact digital cameras thanks to the formats ability to pack a large amount of data into a small space. With its thin design, the Samsung V700 digital camera is designed to support the 3V Duracell CP1 high-power lithium battery, an optional rechargeable 3V Li-ion (SLB-1137) from Samsung or an AC adapter.

Samsung Digimax V700 - Interfaces

The Samsung V700 transfers images via its built-in USB connection and comes with software for both the Windows and the Macintosh platforms (TBD) including Digimax Viewer, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft VideoImpression and Digimax Reader. The Samsung Digimax V700 digital camera can also be connected to NTSC or PAL external monitors for image and movie playback via the included connectors. The Samsung Digimax V700 also offers PictBridge technology, allowing users to connect the camera directly to a printer via USB cable and output images right from the camera's internal memory or SD card. A related feature that comes in handy is the ability to edit, crop and resize images right on the camera before sending them to a computer or printer for distribution or output. Ideal for either the casual snap shooter or the advanced photographer, the Samsung V700 offers fully automatic and manual controls. From point and shoot to shutter priority to aperture priority all the way to full manual, the Samsung Digimax V700 has it all.