1. 5.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; captures full-screen, full-motion video with audio and in-camera editing
3. 2.4-inch display, silver finish
4. Point-and-shoot digital camera; Effects Key allows users to adjust colors and add effects on the fly
5. Store images in internal memory or on SD memory cards; powered by 2 AA-size batteries

Editorial Review :

Samsung Digimax S500 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Customer Review :

Okay camera...when it works!!

My teenage daughter bought this camera with money she had saved. It worked well for a few months and then quit. Every time you turn it on, it will stay on for a few seconds and then beep that the batteries are dead then turn itself off. This happens every time, even when the batteries are fresh out of the package. This camera was a waste of money.

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Great little Camera

I bought one of these for my son (black model)last Christmas. He LOVES it. Takes short video and nice pictures. Then my mother in law was taking about getting a digital camera. We suprised her by getting one (silver model) She just came back from a trip around the USA and she LOVES it! It is easy to use and takes very nice pictures. We also got her a 512mb memory card, large enough to store hundreds of pictures.
We paid about $100 them, you can find cheap shipping on some if you look around.

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Great camera

This is a great little point-and-shoot camera and video camera with sound!, but for the same price I could get the 630 at wal-mart, so I sold it for $100 and went and got the 630. The 630 is exactly the same size and usability but it's 6 megapixel and supports 4GB SD card so you can record lots of movies without having to exchange the card. A 256 MB SD card will hold a 3.5 minute video, so if you do the math..potentially you can take almost an hour long video at 30fps, 640X480! That's awesome and NO TAPES..you got to love that! On auto mode, it takes great pictures! Also, if you get 2700 NimH rechargeable batteries, the battery life will last for an hour long video recording as well. This camera is so small I can stick it in my front pants pocket and I've got a great still shot and movie camera wherever I go! No more lugging around a camcorder with the case and everything...very convenient!
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Amazing little camera!

I am involved in short-term mission trips through our church here in the Atlanta area. I used to have a big clunky Kodak digital camera but one month before my first mission trip to the Dominican Republic, I decided I needed to upgrade my camera so I could get some great pictures to document this special week in the life of my kids and me and not have to carry around that big camera.

I went to my local Wal-Mart and started looking at cameras. The Samsung Digimax S500 immediately caught my eye as it was pocket sized but still had a lot of nice features, more than I would need on a normal trip.

I took some time to go through the manual, learning all about the basic camera operations. The trip was a huge success! I bought a 2 Gig SD card and took so many pictures and video clips by the 4th day that I had to upload them to a laptop to make room for more!

Even after my second mission trip in as many years, the picture quality continues to blow me away for such a small, easy to operate point-and-shoot!

And the video capability...wow! My two children are in the high school marching band. I have taken numerous video clips of their performances for the past two years. The sound and image quality of the clips are great. It is nice not to have to carry around a video camera, as well now. The only thing you have to know is that if you zoom in while video taping, the sound stops until you let go of the zoom button...a small price to pay for such an awesome camera.

I rode my Harley from Atlanta to Canada and back...4900 miles last summer. The camera fit right into one of my windshield pouches. I was able to grab it on a moments notice and get some great road shots sunsets, wildlife, etc. To get an idea of the quality this camera can put out you can see my pictures at: http://andydoetsch.us

Uploading to my computer is a cinch! I could go on about this camera! I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to get into photography for family, fun, events, etc. Good luck!

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Unusable because of battery consumption

I made the mistake of buying two of these. One for my wife and one for my son at the same time. Sure, they are cheap, but they should at least work like a camera. They take double A batteries. You are literally lucky to get 10 pictures out of a set of new batteries. Sometimes you get 3 or 4. You literally have to carry a pocketful of batteries to use this camera. Sure, the pictures are great, you just can't take any. There is nothing more frustrating. I have an old Cannon Elph that will take literally hundreds of pictures on one charge. These guys are begging for a class action lawsuit.

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1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. 5x Advanced Shake Reduction optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
3. Shutter speed to 1/2000 second; ISO equivalent to 1600
4. Captures video in one of four resolutions, up to 20 fps at 800 x 600, encoded as AVI MPEG-4 video
5. Stores images on SD memory cards (includes 45MB internal memory)

Editorial Review :

The Samsung S850 is a high-resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-color filtered 8.1 mega-pixel CCD. This allows the Samsung S850 to produce even better images and take detailed photos for printing up to poster size. In addition, the Samsung S850 has an optical 5x and digital 5x zoom giving 25x total zoom when combined.

Customer Review :

You get what you pay for

I always had Cannon cameras and they worked great but broke easily and the customer service was horrible. I bought this camera at sears yesterday and it is back at sears today. I asked the customer sevice person why the camera was only listed at $123 and he said that he didn't know because he heard that it is a great camera. After using it for 10 minutes I could tell that the quality was bad. I bought the camera for the 8.1 MP however it didn't seem to be any better then the ratio on my cannon which was 3.2. A friend told me that the MP doesn't matter if the lense is bad. After using the camera for about 25 minutes the batteries died.

I only recomend this camera if you want something cheap that takes ok pictures during the day

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Looking for the warranty

Well, it took 3 weeks to receive because UPS lost it. Worked for about 4 days until it wouldn't turn on (the lense is stuck in the extended position) and started making a weird beeping noise. Before that, I had trouble getting it to set to the auto mode but that seemed to go away. The pictures weren't all that great but manually adjusting the aperture and shutter speed helped. This is not a very good point and shoot camera. In short, I would save the money this thing costs and buy something more expensive, which is what I am going to have to do anyway.

The good news is that the vendor, PC Universe, was very helpful in getting the product found and delivered to me. They actually answered their phones right away the several times I called them.



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Not bad, but priced accordingly

My mother purchased this for me on my birthday gift (she's in her sixties) and is very thrifty. I saw it and thought well it doesnt look all that trendy. All in all camera takes very clear pics only as long as your subjects dont make any sudden moves. Zoom is good also it stays clear, until you start using the optical zoom at about 3 megapixels or higher. For the price its ok, not the one I would have picked if I purchased it though.

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Samsung S850 is good but its a battery hog.

Over 1 year later it still works fine, even after a 4ft drop to asphalt.

Its fun with a lot of features you will most likely never use. Frame your pics with several premade frames. Record audio to go with your pics. Nice fades during the slideshow. It seems to have all the usual film settings for a mid grade camera, I leave it on auto 95% of the time. Plenty of resolution to heavy crop most any pic and still be sharp. I usually end up making some gentle brightness/contrast changes in editing.

Drains NiMh batteries so fast. Keep at least 1 set of spares at all times. Won't even work with some older NiMh. Won't work for long at all with any standard alkaline, somuch that its a complete waste to use them. Never tried the Lithium.

Poor battery life is not a factor in picture quality thankfully, so overall I'm happy with the performance and features of this camera.


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Samsung Digital Camera

I purchased this camera with a lot of research in all aspects, especially as this was my second digital camera. The result was the Samsung Digimax S850, and as a second camera I was not unhappy with the purchase, infact, a year on, I can honestly say that I made the best choice for me, and can recommend it if you want a no nonsense, easy to follow, excellent picture camera. I am no expert on cameras, but this one just does what you want and even though the battery life is short, I found that with lithium batteries, it lasts a good deal longer, and I am not constantly trying to find batteries, for that moment. I would recommend this camera, I like it so much that I bought one for my mum and she LOVES it.

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1. 5.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
2. 5x digital zoom with 8x playback zoom, 9 different photo frame effects
3. Composite Shot mode allows you to save 2-4 shots into a single file; PictBridge compatible
4. Point-and-shoot digital camera with 2-inch display
5. Store images in 32MB internal memory or on SD memory card

Editorial Review :

The DigiMax A503 provides convenient function and setting buttons that can be used simply and easily. This small pocket sized body enables you to grip the digital camera firmly and operate the buttons in any situation without difficulty. By enabling button operation for shooting modes and frequently used functions, the DigiMax A503 is designed to ensure a seamless operation of the camera. In addition, its enhanced graphic user interface brings you visual satisfaction and convenience. The DigiMax A503 incorporates special effects, doubling your shooting pleasure. Now, you can use the E button to access special effect functions such as color effect, highlight, composite shot and photo frame with no trouble at all. The DigiMax A503 also incorporates some movie editing functions usually found only in a computer and the successive recording function developed. The DigiMax A503 allows you to capture a desired scene of a movie clip as a still image. Now, you can capture a particular scene of the movie clip that contains your family and favourite travelling site as a vivid and clear photo file, and save or use it as desired. With various user-friendly functions, it allows you to create an excellent image under any circumstances. Image Sensor - 1/2.5 inch CCD Scene Modes - Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow Sharpness - Soft, Normal, Vivid Single, Continuous, AEB Shutter Speed - 3 - 1/1000 seconds, Night Mode 8 - 1/1000 seconds Power Source - 2 AA alkaline, 1 CR-V3 System Requirements - MMX Pentium 450MHz or higher, Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, DirectX 9.0 or later, Machintosh Power Mac G3 or later, Mac OS 10.0 - 10.3 or later, QuickTime 6.01 or later for Movie Clip, Minimum 64MB RAM, over 128MB recommended, 200MB of available hard-disk space, over 1GB recommend, USB port, CD-ROM drive Dimensions - Width 96.4 x Height 53 x Depth 28.4 mm, Width 3.80 x Height 2.

Customer Review :

great service!

i had a previous camera that i lost, and i got this one again because it's very eazy to use and very fast when connecting my pc

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Camera

Very satisfied with the product, love the quality of the camera and the size. Takes great pictures.

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Pretty Good, Some Issues

I purchased this at walmart two years ago. All in all it was an alright camera, but I had some problems with it.

Pros:
-I liked how you could choose to take pictures in different hues such as black and white, sepia, blue, red, and green.
- The camera is small, so it fits just about anywhere.
- The colors ( I have black) are nice, I would have chosen red, but they were out of stock.
-The price is good. It was about $99.00 when I purchased it, and I'm sure it has gone down since then.

Cons:
-The zoom goes up to 5.0, which is alright, but most of the pictures I took with zoom came out very blurry, and even with extra editing they were still a little unclear.
- Maybe it's just the color, but the black seemed to have rubbed off in places, and left white smudges. I tried to color over with them with permanent marker, but it wiped off after a few days.
- If you get this camera I suggest you buy a set of rechargeable batteries. The camera sucks regular one-time use batteries dry, and it was annoying to keep buying more batteries after a short period of time.

All in all it was an alright camera, but not the best.


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Good compact digital camera

Payed a little and received two great extras (rechargable batteries and a 2 GB SD Card). Works great.

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Amazing Camera

I LOVE this camera. I have had it now for about 2 or 3 years. It has held up amazingly. That poor camera has been dropped, gotten wet, banged around in my purse(with no case) and still takes pictures as good as the day I got it. The price was very affordable. I would recomend camera to anyone.

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1. CCD (Resolution) 7.2 Mega pixels. Maximum picture size is 3072 X 2304 pixels.
2. 3x Optical Zoom, 5x Digital Zoom: The Zoom lens enables you to take pictures ranging from a wide to a narrow angle of view by adjusting the focus. This camera has a 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15x.
3. 2.5" TFT color LCD monitor provides a wide clear screen so that you can take pictures easily.
4. ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) for more sharp pictures.
5. ISO 1000.

Editorial Review :

The Samsung S730 is a high-resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-color filtered 7.2 mega-pixel CCD. You can use Samsung S730 to produce even better images and take detailed photos for printing up to poster size. In addition, the Samsung S730 has a 3x optical and 5x digital zoom giving 15x total zoom when combined.The ASR technology prevents the degradation of image clarity and color common to flash photography. With ASR the effects of camera shake are reduced in lower light conditions. You can even take well-exposed, sharper pictures in low light without using a flash at all. It guarantees brighter and more natural pictures.The Samsung S730 has an auto sensitivity feature that automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the ambient exposure conditions up to ISO 1000. The high sensitivity setting of ISO 1000 enables you to take clearer indoor pictures in poor lighting without camera shake or blurred images.

Customer Review :

DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!

This camera has terrible battery life! I bought this for my son for Christmas and the battery dies and shuts off the camera after shooting two videos of one minute each. He has to switch batteries twice a day! My daughters have the 6 mega pixel version of this camera which has a built in battery that they charge on the computer and they have had no trouble at all!

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this camera is very good

I like this camera ,it id very cheap and takes pictures wonderful , only one thing the battery the seller provided can only shot for less than 20 photos is little bad . so i use Ni_Mh battery .it works well .

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1. 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
2. 7x Advance Shake Reduction optical zoom
3. 2.5-inch LCD screen
4. Built-in image editing functions including Trimming, Resizing, and Rotating
5. Records VGA-quality video (640 x 480 resolution) at 30 frames per second

Editorial Review :

The Samsung L77 is equipped with a 7.1 mega pixel true-color filtered CCD to guarantee you topnotch image quality with every shot, and enough resolution for printing up to poster size. The Samsung L77's high-precision 7x optical zoom NV lens delivers clear, crisp images and is even available in movie mode. When combined with the additional 5x digital zoom, this compact model offers a total 35x zoom power.

Customer Review :

Samsung L77 Maiden Voyage

Took the camera to France for 8 days on it's maiden voyage. Took over 700 photos at 3Megapixel setting on one 2 GB card. No problems using auto or any specific programable setting. Small size makes it easy to carry around and have handy at any time. One wish I have is that user could select a preference for flash on or off when set on auto. As it is default programmed, you must turn flash off, or it will flash if light condions favor flash use.

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Great camera

Camera seems to do it all. A lot of useful features for the price. The 7x optical zoom is amazing!

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NOT HAPPY AT ALL!

I ordered this camera after reading many reviews from others that have purchased this camera. When I got it I was happy with it's size and quality however...you can't buy an extra battery ANYWHERE! I brought it in to many different camera stores and nobody even heard of the camera. And all the paperwork that comes with the camera didn't even provide you with a place to order extra batteries. I even went to the Samsung website and this camera wasn't on there...how could this not be on their site? Needless to say I returned this item ASAP!

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" Fixitup "

I purchased the Cannon Digimax L77 for my wife at Christmas. It had great reviews from Consumer Reports and is a steadfast consumer name in electronics and photography. The camera takes great pictures and has quick successive shots. It came with the A.C. charger for its tiny battery.The only real problem I see with it is that I couldn't find any D.C. or car chargers for the battery. It would be nice to have a system for the car where you could plug the entire camera into the power outlet in the car and charge the battery in the unit instead of having to take that tiny battery out to plug it into a charger ( I can just see that little battery rolling around the floor of the car while trying to install the battery into the car charger, going over some bumpy roads.) I looked on Samsung's site and found no such devices for their camera. Now I wished I had stuck with the Cannon Elf's I have purchased for all my kids. Now, that's a great little camera with great features and accessories !

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Good enough for me...

I've had this camera for a month now and it's been good to me so far. It's user friendly. My six year old knows how to use it. I haven't tried all the features yet but the ones I've tried has been satisfactory.
I don't know about the shake reduction part cause the pictures I took when I shook still came out semi blury. The other feature I didn't really like was the time it took between shutters but the camera did snap the pictures up before everyone moved. I guess I just gotta get used to it cause before this one, I had a Kodak Share and it was the bomb. But it was very bulky (& it got stolen). This time I wanted something I could carry in my purse without the bulk & weight.
The other thing that I liked about this is that I can just use one hand when snapping a picture. Like when I'm driving and I catch a beautiful sunset. The display is so huge that I don't have to really focus on what I'm trying to capture while driving. (don't try that if you're not experienced, lol). Yeah, so over all, very good! Oh and the price is sooooo right!
Another thing is that the Consumer report rated this item a "CR best buy". With that you can't go wrong.

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