1. 8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. 5x optical zoom with Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR); 2.5-inch LCD display
3. Face Detection detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts for optimal focus and exposure
4. 14 scene modes and special effects "E" button; high-resolution movie mode at up to 30 fps
5. Stores images on SD memory cards (20MB internal memory included); powered by 2 AA batteries

Editorial Review :

The Samsung S85 is a high-resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-color filtered 8.2 mega-pixel CCD that allows the Samsung S85 to produce even better images and take detailed photos for printing up to poster size. In addition, the Samsung S85 has a 5x optical and 5x digital zoom giving 25x total zoom when combined, as well a bright and color-sensitive 2.5" LCD screen. With the Face Recognition AF & AE function, the Samsung S85 detects faces and automatically focuses on them and also adjusts brightness. Fast ASR technology prevents the degradation of image clarity and color through camera shake, and the S85 also supports ISO 1600 high sensitivity to give you super clear pictures even when taking moving subjects under less-than-perfect lighting conditions. Supports ISO 1600 high sensitivity AVI recording capability 14 scene modes for optimal settings no matter the shot 20MB internal memory - accepts SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards USB 2.0 support - can share data with both Windows and Mac

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Great Camera

I LOVE THIS CAMERA!! I wanted to upgrade without spending a lot of $$. This is the way to go..it takes wonderful pictures and is well worth the price!

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Loving it

This was a gift for my brother and he loves the camera, it actually is better than the camera I own. For the price and all that the camera does it was a great gift for him.

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samsung s85 compared to my fuji "NOT" but ok

I have had it for 25 days and was thinking about sending it back ,,, I'm going to keep it , The rechargeble batteries are a big $$$ saver for any AA camera especially a battery hog of a cammera. I also had issues w/ it shutting down randomly upon attempting to take photo ,,Problem was powersave options turned on or set to low of a time , 2-3 of them were turned completely off and Hark NO more shutdowns. But,,, man she sucks the power out of a set of ANY type way tooo fast!! People are not complaing as SOMEONE stated ,, There stating a fact. I had a fuji finepix a2650 for 7 yrs , 2.1 MP worked excellent and batteries seemed to last forever. It had a 16 mb xD pic card and it was my only complaint it was propietary to the fuji. I'm sad that died last month while taking pics of my new deck, I was going to get another fuji but don't want those battery packs that require a special charger and cost 1/2 as much as a camera for 1 set of bat. and a charger. i wanted a camera for $100-125 $ bottomline!
the s85 takes excellent pictures and is very flexilbe in what it can do. A 2gb sd pic card last forver w/ pics only and can take some nice video w/ sound.I bought a 2 gb and 1 gig card and have not used the 1 g yet
no need seems like unlimted room on the 2 gb. It is a very nice camera for $111.00 delivered to my door . the colors are neat and the negative exposure is cool , the manual pretty much Sucks and is vague at best, Play w/ the setting and get familar/used to it and tour good to go !! I don't think I can do better for the money i paid .
Some Zoom pics we took amazed me . Also I compared it to a fuji a820 we have at work and it was much better than the fuji . It (s85) takes nice macro pics and the zoom pics were 1000 % better than the fuji a820 , It (the fuji) is not that old and is already making funny grinding noises when zooming in and out. and it won;t take a clear zoom pic at all , i'll keep the samsung and buy another set of rechargeble AA's ,I like it!!!

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Awesome camera

I bought this camera June 2008. I read all the reviews, I recommend always reading reviews before buying anything. They are so helpful!!!!!! I too will recommend to buy the recharable batterys and charger. I bought 4 batterys that came with the charger. The camera takes Double AA Batterys. Then you have extra batterys with you when you need them. Also I recommend buying a sandisk 2.0GB memory card, as the camera has only enough space on it to hold about 8 pictures.
The 2.0GB can hold about 400 pictures. Now thats alot of pictures! I'am still learning all the camera does, It's a awesome camera!

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So, so disappointed.

I was thrilled to find a reasonably priced camera from a company I used to trust - what a disappointment. After only a couple months of light duty taking pictures of my kids and dogs, it now randomly shuts down regardless of how fresh the batteries are or what I do to try to solve the problems. When it shuts down, sometimes the lens stays open. Right now, I have this camera on my desk, stuck open, dead as a doornail. We tried cleaning the battery contacts but no dice. Google "s85 shuts down" and see that other people have had this problem.

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8 megapixels, 3x optical zoom
The Samsung S860 is a high resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-colour filtered 8.1 mega-pixel CCD. This allows the Samsung S860 to produce even better images and take detailed photos for printing up to poster size. In addition, the Samsung S860 has a 3x optical and 3x digital zoom giving 9x total zoom when combined.

Face Detection AF & AE
With the Face Detection AF & AE function, the Samsung S860 enables the user to take better portrait pictures more easily. The function detects faces and automatically focuses on them; the brightness of the faces is adjusted optimally for beautiful portrait pictures.

Self Portrait
Using the face detection algorithm, the camera provides a confirmation notice through sound, if the face is detected within the certain area. Normally, it is difficult to position the face in the center of the image while taking a self shot. Now, it is easy to take a self shot using Self Portrait.

DIS(Digital Image Stabilization) function
DIS technology prevents the degradation of image clarity and colour which is sometimes found in flash photography. With DIS the effects of image blur are reduced in lower light conditions.You can even take well exposed, sharper pictures in low light conditions without using a flash at all, which guarantees brighter and more natural pictures.

2.4â Intelligent LCD brightness
The Samsung S860 has a 2.4" LCD with improved contrast and colour reproduction for easy image framing and reviewing.

11 Scene Modes
You have a choice of scene modes to help you get the perfect shot in any situation. By automatically adjusting the camera's setting according to the situation, you can be sure of getting great pictures effortlessly. The scene modes provided are Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach &

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1. 8.1-megapixel resolution for high-quality prints up to 30 x 40 inches
2. 3x optical zoom; digital image stabilization, 2.4-inch LCD screen
3. Capture images to SD cards; powered by AA alkaline batteries
4. Face Detection technology; Self Portrait mode
5. FREE 2GB BONUS ACCESSORY KIT INCLUDED!

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The Samsung S860 is a high-resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-color filtered 8.1-Megapixel CCD. This allows the Samsung S860 to take detailed photos for printing up to poster size. With the Face Detection AF & AE function, the Samsung S860 enables the user to take better portrait pictures more easily. This function detects faces and automatically focuses on them. The brightness of the faces is adjusted optimally for beautiful portrait pictures. In macro shooting, it is now possible to take clear, natural pictures. Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) technology prevents the degradation of image clarity and color, which is sometimes found in flash photography. With DIS the effects of image blur are reduced in lower light conditions. You can even take well-exposed, sharper pictures in low light conditions without using a flash at all, which guarantees brighter and more natural pictures. The different icons, scene modes and other features are described in simple and easy to understand terms to improve the interaction between the user and camera. ISO - Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1000 Flash Modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, and Flash off Range - Wide 0.3m - 4.0m and Tele 0.5m - 2.1m (ISO AUTO) Self-timer - 2 seconds and 10 seconds Still Image File Format - JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, and DPOF 1.1 Scene Modes - Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, and Night System Requirements - Pentium II 450MHz (Pentium 800MHz recommended), Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, Mac OS 9.2, 10.4 or later, 64MB RAM, 200MB free space, USB port, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor, Microsoft DirectX 9.0C. Whats included in the kit: Samsung S860 Blue,2GB SD Card,Carrying Case,Lens Cleaning Fluid,Soft Fiber Cloth,Cotton Swabs,Mini TriPod,2 AA Rechargeable Batteries, Battery Recharger,SD Card Wallet,Screen Protectors,Strap

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1. 8.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. 5x optical zoom; 3.0-inch LCD display
3. Face Recognition autofocus and autoexposure, MP3 player, SRS WOW HD sound effects, and PMP
4. Built-in World Tour Guide function covering 2,600 regions in 30 countries
5. Powered by lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD memory card

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The Samsung i85 is a 8.2 mega pixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom, large 3 inch in a slim stainless steel body. Besides a digital camera it is a MP3 & movie player, portable hard drive, camcorder and voice recorder. Samsung i85 also has the World Tour Guide that provides images and explanations of famous attractions in 30 countries. With the Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) you can take well exposed, sharper pictures in low light conditions without a flash, which guarantees brighter and more natural pictures. Also with the ASR the effects of image blur are reduced in lower light conditions. Shutter Speed - Normal 1~1/2000 sec, Night 16 ~ 1/2,000 sec Flash Modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten, Custom Shooting Specs - Auto, Program, ASR, Scene; Scene - Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Self shot, Café, Food; Continuous - Single, Continuous, AEB, Motion Capture, Wise shot; Self-timer - 10 sec., 2 sec. File Format - JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Movie Clip - MPEG-4, 800x592(20fps), 640x480, 320x240 (30fps, 15fps) Audio File - WAV Interfaces - USB 2.0, Composite A/V (NTSC/PAL) Internal Memory - 190MB, but we suggest purchasing an optional 2 GB memory card to store more music, videos, and pictures Approximate Unit Dimensions - (WxHxD) 3.74 x 2.42 x 0.795 Unit Weight - 5.57oz (without battery and card)

Customer Review :

Excellent Camera!

I had done some research on various brands (ie, Sony, Canon, Nikon, etc). I used resource such as CNET and other review websites to include reviews from product owners that purchased various on-line stores.

After all that, I found that the Samsung i85 looked like a real gem, especially for the price compared with Sony and similar high-end brands.

What I found is that for a basic point & shoot ultracompact cameras, the Samsung i85 has the best bang for the buck.

At first I was concerned about MegaPixels. Then I discovered that that is just a bunch of hype when dealing with these types of cameras. MPs between 6-10 are actually going to give most people way beyond what they need, because even if you print your pictures, you won't find a lot of quality difference. Those with bloated MegaPixel ratings are for serious photographers that plan on making prints from poster to billboard size. for a simple 4x6 or 8x10, you're not going to see any quality difference.

So that led me to my next question about optics. What I liked about this camera is that it surpassed every other. 5x Optical zoom AND 5x Digital zoom = 25 total zoom! All the other cameras were in the 10 to 15 TOTAL zoom. Samsung i85 wins that category.

I also found that the i85 seemed to have one of the largest internal memories to start...190mb vs 15-32mb for the others I was looking at. Samsung i85 wins that category.

Also uses upto 4GB sdcard. *Make sure that it is a regular sd card, I found that the Ultra Fast cards don't seem to work as well. No problems since going to the regular speed card.

Camera takes photos, video, plays mp3, even has a sports photo feature...great for taking pictures of a golf swing.

Big screen, easy to use buttons.

Overall, I'm really pleased with this camera.

ONLY FLAW that I've discovered so far is that you can inadvertently hit the play button to see your pictures which results in the camera turning on, instead of just using the power button. Not sure if its a setting or something I'm doing wrong.

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Samsung i85

I've been using this camera for past 2 weeks.
I'm pretty much satisfied with its performance. It gives blurred images sometimes but otherwise its pretty decent.
Its build in media playing capability is really cool.

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DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA YOU WILL REGRET IT FOR YEARS!!!!!!!

This is the WORST PRODUCT with the WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!! I only gave it one star because I had to, but it does not deserve ANY!!!!! I bought this camera last November and have yet to have a camera that works. I have sent it in FOUR times to be fixed and the last time I sent it in (a month ago) I have STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT BACK!!!!! When I asked for a refund, I was refused and they said that they could only send me a black camera (which after a month of waiting they have not sent me). Each time I sent it in to be fixed it was because it stopped taking pictures after recharging the battery. I cannot believe that Samsung has not refunded my money after they convinced me to buy their piece of GARBAGE!!!!!!! How is it that a company can sell a product that doesn't work and not refund your money after a year of CRAPY SERVICE and HEADACHE? I will NEVER buy a Samsung product again!!!!!

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GREAT BUY! UPDATE!! GO TO SEARS.COM TO GET FOR $129 DEAL!!!

I got this camera (red) as a black friday/cyber monday deal [...] and I am completely impressed about the quality of pictures. I have a [...] kodak and I have been looking for a good point and shoot to replace/supplement it. The screen is big, the lcd screen shows a crisp view of the pic with very clear and deep colors. The extra features are really nice too. I'm still exploring them, but, I heard a song on the mp3 mode, the world map/tour thing is really interesting; gives you attraction sites in multiple places around the world, and the video/movie mode looks really really good too. My requirements for a new camera were, at least a 3" lcd, compact size, and good pics. I also tested a Nikon (s52)which was more expensive, had less features and more importantly the pictures were so grainy compared to this one; it was a huge difference. So huge that I realized what a good deal I had gotten and quickly got back online and ordered another one of these for a gift. I'll update after more experience but, just wanted to let people know this is a very good option.

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Samsung has hit it Big with this one!

I've been a Samsung Camera lover for a long time. I began with the Digimax S500, then upgraded to Samsung NV3, and now I recently purchased the Samsung i85. I've tried other cameras like the Sony Cybershot DSC S730, but returned it instantly at poor picture quality and lack of image stabilization (Don't be fooled by the SONY brand name, this camera is not good!). Then I bought an Olympus FE-230, and although the picture quality was great and the camera was slim and lightweight, it was too slow at taking pictures for my taste.

After my failed attempts, I bought the Samsung NV3, which is a perfect camera. It takes great pictures, amazing videos with great sound, and you can even hear MP3s on it. After having a successful buy with the Samsun NV3, I decided to upgrade and immediately fell in love with the Samsung i85. This camera has it all. It takes beautiful pictures both inside and outside. It has many features in which you can tweek your camera into taking great pictures despite the horrid conditions outside.

The face recognition function, image stabilization, and ASR function make this camera perfect for portraits and up close and personal pictures. The pictures are so crisp and clear that it makes the worst looking image look beautiful. Videos turn out nice, with great sound quality; however, it is better to take videos in well lit areas. The World Tour guide function seems to be really cool and educational, but I haven't really messed around with that yet.

Moving on, Samsung's i85 is a great camera for those who want great pictures, and don't want to spend too much on a digital camera. Samsung cameras are also very durable and with the internal zoom, you won't have to worry about messing up the lense. Battery life is very good, but I feel that the NV3 has a longer battery life span. The LCD display screen is huge and great for previewing pictures. I do recommend for those who are purchasing this camera to buy it either in silver or black, as they look nicer with time.

Overall, this is a great camera and you'll definitely be content with your purchase!

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1. 3.6x Zoom Lens - 4.7 - 17mm (35mm film equivalent - 28 ~ 101 mm)
2. Up to 5x digital zoom, TTF 3.0'' LCD
3. TTL autofocus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Recognition AF)
4. Exposure - Program AE Metering - Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Recognition
5. Integrated electronic-flash with Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix modes

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Package Includes: L74 WIDE camera, USB cable, software CD, user manual and Rechargeable battery : SLB-1137D, 3.7V (1100mAh)

Samsung L74 wide is part of their Lifestyle digital camera series. It incorporates all sorts of features that help this camera suit the way you live and enjoy life. It takes both stills and movies. You can take images in standard 4:3 ratio or 16:9 widescreen - to fill the screen of your new TV. lensThe 28mm wide-angle lens enables you to take wider pictures; the 3.6x optical zoom makes it possible to bring distant items closer. A 3.0? large LCD Touch Screen allows you to set the functions quickly and conveniently - no complex button functions to learn. It even includes a world tour guide to refer to when travelling. The L74 comes with 450MB internal memory, you can save various information on it, or use it as a memory for taking pictures. Camera also has a slot that accepts SD memory cards - for more practical use. The camera uses 2 AA batteries - a common battery available throughout the world - so you can be assured of power wherever you go. 7.2 megapixel still resolution delivers great still pictures and you can shoot movies up to 800x592 SVGA resolution. The L74 helps make living easier and more fun. Still image resolutions to 3072x2304 pixels Movie images - 800x592(20fps), 640x480, 320x240 (3.6X Optical Zoom ) with Frame rate - 30 fps, 15 fps Shooting Modes - Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Self shot, Cafe, Food Continuous - Single, Continuous, AEB, Motion Capture, Wise shot Advanced Shake Reduction compensates for hand movements that can contribute to blurred images Voice Record capabilities Self Timer Built-in edit functions Slot for SD or MMC memory cards Dimensions (WxHxD) 104.5 X 61.8 X 21.8mm; Weight Approx. 174.2g (without battery and card) Digital output connector - USB 2.

Customer Review :

Great Little Camera - So far I love it...

I bought this camera in July and I have used it on several vacations. The features I like about this camera include the large viewer, the compact size, and the touch screen. The pictures I have taken to date have been great, the camera will compensate for shaking and lighting. Matter of fact, it does pretty much everything a camera can do, including taking videos, recording sound, telephoto, ect. The touch screen is great, you can scroll through your pictures and do camera settings very easily. I am not a camera buff, just a nice lady that likes to take pictures that I can easily download and edit. The negatives have mainly to do with the instruction manual - it is not very user friendly - had to read it a few times to get the gist of how the camera operates. Other than that one item, this camera is worth the price I paid for it and then some.

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