1. 10.2-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; Digital Image Stabilization
3. Face Detection AF and AE
4. 2.7-inch Intelligent LCD; Multi Slide Show function
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The slim Samsung SL201 features a resolution of 10.2-Megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens, and a large 2.7" intelligent LCD, which will automatically brighten or dim based on available lighting. The SL201 features Face Detection, Self Portrait, and Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) technology. Face Detection makes taking pictures of family and friends a snap, as it automatically detects up to nine faces and adjusts focus and exposure settings to ensure better composition and image quality. Self Portrait mode is a unique function that takes the guessing out of taking a self-portrait. When in Self Portrait mode, the SL201 automatically detects the user's face, adjusts focus and exposure, and allows a photo to be taken only if the subject is centered in the frame. Samsung's improved DIS technology helps the user capture blur-free images. Thanks to the enhanced sensitivity of the SL201's imaging sensor, which features a maximum ISO of 1600, and the camera's DIS technology, you can rest assured that you'll be able to capture images in low-light situations, especially when the use of a flash is not desired. Function Description provides a brief and easy-to-understand description of each setting when scrolling through the camera's menus, helping the end-user determine which setting is appropriate for their current shooting scenario. 8 to 1/1,500 Second Shutter Speeds Max aperture - f/3.0 10cm at wide angle or 50 cm at telephoto macro focusing distance Multi, center-weighted, spot, or face detection metering modes Scene modes - Portrait, night, children, landscape, text, closeup, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach and snow NTSC/PAL video and USB 2.0 Connectivity Dimensions - Width 3.6 x Height 2.3 x Depth 0.8 Weight - 3.9 ounces

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1. Li-Ion battery and Charger included
2. 10.1-Megapixel Resolution - Up to 3264 x 2448 Stills, 640x480 Movie Clips at 30fps
3. 10MB Internal Flash Memory - We recommend purchasing an optional 2GB SD Memory Card for practical usage
4. 1/2.33 CCD Sensor
5. MPEG-4 Movie Recording mode lets you edit and zoom during filming

Editorial Review :

The easy-to-use, L210 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera combines Digital Image Stabilization and Intelligent Face Recognition Technology in a compact aluminum body. Samsung's Intelligent Face Recognition Technology detects the subject's face and automatically adjusts auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality for portraits. The AF function instantaneously recognizes the faces of subjects and accurately focuses on them before the AE function takes over, setting appropriate exposure to ensure the highest image quality. 2.5 230K LCD Monitor Focus distance - 80 cm closest focus and 5 cm macro focus Lens - 3x zoom 37-111mm equiv Metering - Centre weighted, Multi Spot and Spot Exposure compensation 2EV with 1/3EV steps ISO Sensitivity - Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600 for better pictures in low light Shutter Speed - 8 seconds - 1/1500 second for fast moving subjects White Balance - Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, and Manual Flash - Anti red-eye, auto, fill in, off, and slow flash Dimensions - 3.7 x 2.2 x 0.8 (87.7 x 55.97 x 20.3 mm)

Customer Review :

Easy to use camera

Haven't learned all the options yet but for now I just put it in the AUTO mode. Even only using this option pictures are clear and well focused. The only problem is it takes forever for the picture to actually flash. Rather slow so there are missed action shots.

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Samsung L210

This camera is a gem.
I own 5 digital cameras and the Samsung L210 is perfect for those times you don't want to carry around a large SLR or medium size super zoom. Just put it in your pocket and go.
The image quality is excellent and there is very little noise at low to medium iso. I don't think this camera will let you take a bad shot.
I'm amazed at the features Samsung has packed into this small, quality built camera.
You just can't do better for the price.

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1. Li-Ion battery and Charger included
2. 10.1-Megapixel Resolution - Up to 3264 x 2448 Stills, 640x480 Movie Clips at 30fps
3. 10MB Internal Flash Memory - We recommend purchasing an optional 2GB SD Memory Card for practical usage
4. 1/2.33 CCD Sensor
5. MPEG-4 Movie Recording mode lets you edit and zoom during filming

Editorial Review :

The easy-to-use, L210 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera combines Digital Image Stabilization and Intelligent Face Recognition Technology in a compact aluminum body. Samsung's Intelligent Face Recognition Technology detects the subject's face and automatically adjusts auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality for portraits. The AF function instantaneously recognizes the faces of subjects and accurately focuses on them before the AE function takes over, setting appropriate exposure to ensure the highest image quality. 2.5 230K LCD Monitor Focus distance - 80 cm closest focus and 5 cm macro focus Lens - 3x zoom 37-111mm equiv Metering - Centre weighted, Multi Spot and Spot Exposure compensation 2EV with 1/3EV steps ISO Sensitivity - Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600 for better pictures in low light Shutter Speed - 8 seconds - 1/1500 second for fast moving subjects White Balance - Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, and Manual Flash - Anti red-eye, auto, fill in, off, and slow flash Dimensions - 3.7 x 2.2 x 0.8 (87.7 x 55.97 x 20.3 mm)

Customer Review :

great for the price digital camera

pro: The camera works as advertised. Pictures are clear and sharp.
con: The printed user manual is worthless. It's awkward to have to go to the computer and load the cd every time I want to consult the manual. I don't want to print all 160 pages.

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Love It

I purshassed the Samsung L210 camera and used it for 3-Christmas parties and my wife,daughter,and myself love it and found it easy to use.In fact we are thinking of buyinf another one.

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Completely happy

Replaced a 7 year old Olympus with this new, sleeker model. Grandson did all the homework for me. He's in a photography class in school. Has all the features I was looking for plus purchased the waterproof accessory for this camera. Won't hesitate to take it in my kayak and also to the beach.

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Best bang for the buck!

I replaced a Canon S700 IS with the red model of this Samsung L210. Before that I've had 2 other Canons and one other Samsung camera. Canons tend to take the best pictures and they use the standard SD memory unlike Sony cameras which I refuse to buy due to their insistence on using their own proprietary memory.

Reasons I bought this Samsung over my Canon
1. Ability to take low light pictures blur free. This was the BIG reason.
2. Ability to take video using mpeg4 compression, can fit hours on a 2gb card.
3. More manual control.

The dual image stabilization mode (digital processing + Optical Image Stabilization) works as advertised, I can take indoor natural looking pictures without flash, but there's a catch. The camera takes two pictures and combines it. This taking two pictures mode means it takes a lot longer to take pictures. But it's a small inconvenience to finally have nice looking indoor pictures (for those times when optical image stabilization doesn't work well enough).

In other modes such as Auto, Manul, and Program you can turn on the optical image stabilization (OIS) feature only and pictures are taken normally. I like how the OIS has it's own button, in my previous Canon I had to access it through a few levels of menus.

Other features include a Program mode that is similar to the Manual mode but you get the option of changing the Aperature and Shutter speeds.

Videos are solid at 30fps up to 640x480 resolution. It has a wide screen mode but that's just a gimick since the frame rate drops down to 20fps.

Other useful features:
1. Auto LCD brightness control depending on lighting conditions
2. Time/date stamps right on the pictures
3. Basic editing of pictures like Cropping, resolution, and rotation of pictures right in the camera, very, very, useful if you want to quickly post stuff to the web.

So far I'm very happy with the pictures I'm getting. I'm surprised Canon is falling behind in the features department, I would think natural indoor pictures would be top priority as would the ability to take long videos without filling up memory cards. I have to give it to Samsung, they've done a superb job this time around. Highly recommened. (I'll try to post some pictures)

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1. 10.2 Megapixels, 1/2.33? CCD, up to 3,648 x 2,736 JPEG resolution, MOV (H.264) Movie
2. 24mm Wide-angle 3.6x optical zoom lens
3. 2.5 (230,000 dots) AMOLED Display
4. Focus Mode normal - 40 cm ~ infinity (W), 80 cm ~ infinity (T), macro - 5 cm ~ 40 cm (W), 50 cm ~ 80 cm (T), auto macro - 5 cm ~ infinity (W), 50 cm ~ infinity (T)
5. 1/2000 - 1 sec. Shutter Speed

Editorial Review :

Representing the very best in compact camera technology, the SAMSUNG NV24HD boasts a 24mm wide-angle and a 3.6x optical zoom lens so you have a wider shooting range. Capture images and record videos in high definition - then watch them on your HDTV in high-quality 720p resolution. Images are richly colored, crisp and clear, simply the best quality available in a digital camera. Crystal-clear digital images can be viewed on a HDTV for the ultimate slideshow through a single HDMI cable. What's more, the NV24HD is enabled with Anynet+ technology, so all you need is one remote to take control of the action. A wider 180° viewing angle, enhanced color reproduction, ultra-high contrast ratio, and quick near-zero millisecond response time are just some of the advantages of this new, thinner, AMOLED screen. Unlike standard LCDs, the bright 2.5? AMOLED screen reduces the glare from sunlight so you can see your images under any lighting condition. Dual Image Stabilization eliminates the blur caused by camera shake and delivers clear, crisp images every time, even under difficult lighting situations. Integrating the best lens shifting mechanisms of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) with the sophisticated algorithms of Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) corrects even the tiniest of shakes. Whether you're indoors or out, snapping a landscape or friends around a table, the 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens gives you a wider shooting range from a shorter distance and more flexibility for a greater variety of high-quality options. The 24mm Ultra Wide Angle is a perfect marriage of advanced versatility with the convenience of a stylish, compact camera. auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (only 3M) ISO 20MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Media Card Slot - SDHC Card (up to 8GB), MMC plus (up to 2GB) USB Connector, Video Output, DC Input Approximate Unit Dimensions - 3.9?(W) x

Customer Review :

Good for everything

The video is very nice but it isn't super nice. For a pocket camara that's still amazing. Easy to use.

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best compact

pros :
- best compact I ever owned (I have Nikon, Panasonic-leica, Fuji, Kodak...)
- AMOLED screen is bright and crisp.
- real wide angle (24 mm)
- one of the most simple to set up ( "real" smart button )
- up to 3200 Asa U can use (granulated but useful, if like me U don't like flash style light))
- SDHD card = 16 Go = more than 3000 photos 10 MP, ultra fine. (Do you remember film rolls ?)

cons :
(just to try to be exhaustive...)
- no optical viewfinder; it could be useful in very special conditions, but most of people don't have the use of it.
- I don't succeed to buy the cradle for HDMI connection. I think it don't exists yet, even at Amazon ! Wait and see..
- no separate battery charger. U must plug the camera to charge the battery. ( but I have a ten dollars universal battery charger for cellulars which works fine !)

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1. 8.1-megapixel resolution for high-quality prints up to 30 x 40 inches
2. 3x optical zoom; Dual Image Stabilization
3. Face Detection technology; Self Portrait mode
4. 2.5-inch LCD touch screen for easy control
5. Capture images to SD cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The NV30 Premium 8-Megapixel Digital Camera achieves clear picture quality for images larger than A2. A robust mounted image processor allows for rich gradation, fast and high quality picture processing. The 3x optical zoom (37-111 mm at 35 mm) Schneider lens, F2.8 - F5.2 supports rich expression of pictures. The specially designed combination of a non-spherical lens and a low dispersion lens allows for rich expression of high-resolution images. With lens-shift method Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), hand-shakes are completely controlled without image degradation in poor light conditions. Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) that is fully implemented in terms of image processing speed and picture quality. Concurrent use of OIS and DIS correction of handshakes ensures clear picture quality in any shooting condition. The face detection function is the latest technology to automatically set the focus and brightness up to 9 faces detected. Simple shooting of people as the camera automatically detects the face, even for self-portraits. A beeping sound notifies users when a face is located in a specific area to deliver clearer information by the camera. With Images Noise Reduction function, clear picture quality can be obtained at super speed ISO sensitivity to enable sharply focused, momentary stop pictures to be taken of moving subjects such as children or people engaged in sports. Utilizing MPEG-4 that is a highly efficient codec, continuous video footage for up to 2 hour 30 minutes can be stored when 1GB memory card is used. Flash Modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, and Red-eye Fix Scene Modes - Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Self-shot, Cafe, and Food Self-timer - 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Double, Motion Timer, and Remote controller Dimensions - Approx. Width 3.72 x Height 2.32 x Depth 0.74 (94.5x59x18.8mm) Weig

Customer Review :

Pretty good camera, nice options, smaller than expected

This is a neat little camera. I thought it was going to be a bit bigger but was surprised at how compact it was. (Not a bad thing). Takes pretty good pictures but shows up a little blurry on the LCD for some odd reason. Once the pictures were loaded to the computer, the image looked a lot better then on the LCD screen.

The zoom function is a little disappointing. At only 3x and 2x digital zoom. Pictures came out blurry with using max zoom. Also, the self-timer mode was also disappointing. The camera only uses led flashes to tell you went to get ready instead of both "led and audio beeps" to warn you.

Other than that, the camera is awesome for the price. Plenty of manual options for intermediated users and also has an AUTO mode for a quick point and shoot.

The rear controls takes some time to get use to, but after 30mins of playing with it, I got it down. Very nice user friendly controls. Works like a "touch-screen" but uses the sensors along the LCD to maneuver thru the controls.

The start-up time is pretty quick. I didn't time it but I can safely say it takes less then 1-2 seconds from pushing the power button and getting ready to take pictures.

Theres a couple of nice quick manuals features on the top left that lets you take black and white, vivid, etc etc. pictures. But I don't use it. I have a photo editing software to do all that. But its a nice quick feature for those who want to take pictures with a little effect to match the mood.

Has all the features you have come to known with a digital camera. This camera would be a perfect 5 if the zoom options were better (5x optical) and if the Self-Timer options had an audio warning options instead of LED flashes.

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Great Camera

I have had my Sony Cybershot DSC-W2 for a couple of years now and wanted something with more manual controls and higher resolution for cropping and enlarging images. I was wary of buying a camera other than a Sony because I have been extremely happy with the image quality from my previous Sony digital cameras, but the Samsung NV series were the only cameras with the specs I was looking for within my price range. The NV11 had been receiving rave reviews in MacWorld magazine for several months, so I thought I would check it out, but the NV30 was just released last month (April 2008) and came with optical image stabilization whereas the NV11 only boosted ISO to combat camera shake, creating more noise in the images. Since I did not need a 5x zoom, the NV30 did not disappoint with its 3x zoom and 8.1 megapixels (10 megapixels is starting to be overkill for a point-and-shoot in my opinion). At first I was disappointed because the LCD display does not do the initial images justice. I thought many shots were out of focus at first, but was pleasantly surprised when I downloaded and reviewed them on my laptop. The image quality is sharp, colors are great and noise is low through ISO 200. The video capture was definitely a step up as well. The Samsung NV interface is very intuitive and easy for anyone with the least bit of computer savvy. It is amazing the images that can be had from such a tiny camera/lens. Full manual controls and MANY easily reached scene modes make this a great all-around point-and-shoot for beginner or more advanced photographers. So glad I got this camera - well done Samsung!

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Wonderful little camera with a unique interface

I agree with everything that the previous reviewer said. The fuzziness of the previews is disconcerting at first. But if you zoom into an area, you can quickly see that the focus is actually crisp. I have no idea why the previews are so fuzzy.

I was looking for a "compromise" camera small enough to carry in a shirt pocket for snapshots during a trip or at a party. The three main features that attracted me to this model were: 1) a unique interface that quickly lets you access many specialized functions using a vertical and horizontal grid (great for people from an SLR background); 2) A very satisfying metal body and ergonomic feel, without being heavy; 3) a Schneider lens. Schneider isn't well-known in the USA, but they make many specialized lenses. Their enlarger lenses can be considered the "Leicas of the darkroom", so I knew I wouldn't be disappointed.

This is a very user-friendly and convenient camera that takes great photos.

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GREAT camera

This is an awesome little camera. After a ton of research I was set on the NV10 but after I fond out that 10 megapixels can be too much I settled on the NV30. So I ordered it from here on Amazon. When I got it and opened it up the first thing I liked was how small it was. I thought it'd be bigger for some reason but it is definately great for pocket carrying. The camera also looks amazing and is nice and sleek. I love it and it takes great pictures.
- Pros: Small stylish look
Different scene modes are cool
Very easy to use
Tons of features
Photo editing right on there
Dual image stabilizer
Face Detection
Red eye removal
Awesome intuitive touch buttons
Very very fast startup

- Cons: When pics are edited it saves both the edited and the original'can be good thing tho
Could have more zoom but its fine

-Overall: Great! Awesome! Takes great pics, many features, best image stabilizer you can get (dual), everything you would want in a camera at a great price! Cant be beat!!

(some of my pictures are under the user images)



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