1. 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
2. 5x Advanced Shake Reduction optical zoom; Display LCD - matriz activa TFT - 3" - color
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 50MB internal memory)

Editorial Review :

Samsung exemplifies technological determination and progressive ideals. From technology to business to the philanthropy, Samsung has become a world leader for which the possibilities are truly endless.PRODUCT FEATURES:10.1 mega pixels;5x optical zoom;3.0" TFT color LCD;ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction);High sensitivity ISO 1600;Ergonomic Grip for Steady Shooting.

Customer Review :

10MP Value

Not the best, not the worst, but for the money---one of the best values in a point and shoot with pretty decent capabilities.
If you are a PRO, you're not looking at this. If you only want a take along, you could do better with a smaller, smoother bodied camera that is easier to get out and get the shot with no thought.
However, if you are like me, someone that will occasionally want to do something interesting with what I learned in my college photography class, this camera is ideal.
Very good quality -- both pictures and the camera build.
Like anything worthwhile, take the time to get to know it. It will serve you well. I still miss my Seiko (Epson L-500V), but this one's working out just fine.

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Great camera, an abundant amount of features.

A 10mp, 5x zoom, 3inch lcd display,super macro mode, program mode, aperture priority, shutter priority, and full manual modes for more creative and advanced shots, all for under $200! This camera is loaded with fun features as well, such as stickers, frames, and different color modes. It takes amazing pictures, especially when using the diffent manual modes. For the price this camera is hard to beat. Reason i did not give it a 5, is due to batteries do not last as long even with rechargables. One more thing for continuous shots is pretty slow.

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Disappointed

My very first digital camera was a Samsung 7.0mp point-and-shoot. I was very impressed with the crisp and clear pictures that it produced and after it was stolen, I was such a fan of samsung that I had decided to stick with them and buy this camera. I had thought that this would be a better version of my previous camera. Unfortunately, it turns out that this was not the case. And in fact, the picture quality from my older model far exceeds this one.

I would say that this camera is just "okay". I don't have anything horrible to say about it, but nothing great either.

I will add a few points to consider though. Yes, it is true that this camera consumes batteries alkaline batteries very fast. However, I purposely buy point-and-shoot cameras that take AA batteries simply because if you are in a pinch, they are readily available and relatively inexpensive. If you buy any camera that works on AAs it will devour the batteries. With this in mind, all you have to do is buy high powered rechargeable NiMH batteries. These batteries last plenty long enough.




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reasonable

Samsung S1050 is very affordable yet it's very functional. it has a better picture and video quality as well. i would definitely recommend this product to anyone who doesn't desire high end cameras. I would recommend to use 2500Mah-Ni batteries or higher for longer video recording and picture taking. This digital camera is great and you can take it anywhere in your pocket for any purposes. I have this for a month now and yet I take it to anywhere I go. I can't complain for the quality and price of this product because it's very reasonable and affordable! I love it! sabay ganon eh! hehe..

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Samsung Digimax S1050

MAN! This is the stuff...great quality pics...also bought a 2gb Sandisk SD card and i was blown away................Cool camera....sleek black look and slightly heavy but makes it up for quality in pics and sexy look...

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1. 10.1 megapixels
2. Award-winning Schneider-Kreuznach lens
3. 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom
4. Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) function
5. Auto Shake Reduction (ASR) function

Editorial Review :

Imagine a digital camera that gives you unprecedented picture quality with 10.1 mega pixels of visual brilliance and a qualified Schneider lens. Enjoy enhanced convenience with a host of exceptional technologies such as Auto Contrast Balance (ACB), Fast Advanced Shake Reduction (Fast ASR), Smart Touch UI and Face Recognition AF & AE.

Customer Review :

Very Good, Many Features

If your worried about it being durable, don't be. I work as an engineer at a steel mill and I use it to document projects. I've dropped it a couple times from waist height, covered it in metal dust, and overall have generally used it in hot, sweaty, and dirty conditions. I've even had some water splashed on it. Sure it may have a couple small scratches on the frame, but that's to be expected. The display on the back is even fine. The only issues I have had is that the lens guard wouldn't open all the way once after I dropped with the lens was extended. However, it only took a few "on-off" cycles and then it opened perfectly fine. Also, the flip up flash seems a little flimsy for my liking, but I haven't really had a problem with it.

I would have so say the best feature is that it is rechargeable just like an iPod. You can plug it into the computer to charge it, or plug the same cord into the USB-to-AC Power adapter that it comes with. It's worth buying just so you don't have to buy batteries every other time you use it. I've even used it in a pinch as a portable hard drive to transport files since it appears as one on your computer when not using the provided software.

I was initially looking for a camera with a 10x zoom, but the 10.1 megapixels make up for what the 3x zoom lacks (you really don't need more than 7 MP otherwise). As for the shake reduction, I've taken it on a very fast roller coaster, although I'd advise not to, and ended up with some surprisingly clear pictures.

The psudo-touch screen buttons along the sides of the display is a pretty sexy feature. I'll admit though, even for a engineer, it took me a while of tinkering before I got the hang of navigating the controls. On the upside, they allow for a larger screen on a smaller camera.

All in all, it's a really great camera for the price. I've used it in many different environments for many different types of pictures, and I haven't even used half of the features that it provides. I bought the NV15 on Amazon over the summer for around $150. For that price, or anything under $200, you definitely can't pass it up.

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Great camera, great price, great service

Everything I expected and more. This camera is sexy. Easy to use, fast from power to click, long battery life.

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Great Camera

I have enjoyed using this camera, the interface with the multiple buttons around the screen makes changing the settings a breeze. It does a pretty good job cleaning up the picture when you use the doubler as well and I think it looks pretty cool.

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Generally happy, but with some concern.

Picture quality is very good, but not excellent. I don't like the pop-up flash. When someone else uses the camera, they tend to think it can be opened manually -- a logical conclusion. Fortunately, I've been able to give them advanced warning. If that isn't possible in the future, someone may innocently break the camera by opening the flash. Also, dust seems to be collecting under the LCD cover. That would be OK, if there were a way the user could clean it out.

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Disappointed

First, I'll say that there are some things I really liked about this camera after using it for the past six months. The retro design makes it unique among digital cameras, and is very attractive if that's your style. The low price for a 10 megapixel camera is unrivaled as well, and was one of the main draws for me for this camera. It holds battery well, so I didn't have to recharge as often as some other cameras I've had. (It has an internal battery, so requires computer connection and cable to charge.)

Now, the downsides. It is very, very slow to take and process pictures: Expect to wait several seconds after snapping a shot before you're able to preview the picture. That doesn't sound like a lot, but for a camera that has problematic settings and needs more attention than the average point-and-shoot (see below), I found I was missing shots that even a disposable film camera could have snapped more easily and quickly.

In automatic mode, I rarely came out with focused pictures; it usually required playing around with various scenes and settings, even in full daylight. The on-screen functions are confusing, which may reflect my own personal preference, but I never really got used to them. I don't consider this camera a simple point-and-shoot, so because it requires heavy adjustments on the settings, I would have hoped them to be a little more user friendly. There are a series of buttons along the bottom and right side of the screen to scroll through the functions, which I found complicated to navigate -- I was always clicking the wrong functions because it was not clear which button matched up to what.

One of my major complaints is that the structure of the camera itself was, in my opinion, shoddy. I took very good care of the camera, always stored it in a case and never abused it. However, after less than two months of use, the pop-up flash started acting up. The flash would go off but not pop up sometimes, causing ruined, black pictures when flash was necessary. Not much later it broke completely -- the flash device is up 100% of the time and won't go down unless held there, so while I don't have dark pictures anymore, the flash risks snapping off.

In the end, I gave the camera away and just bought a Nikon S210 to replace it. The price on the new camera is about the same, and although the Nikon is 8 megapixels, it has consistently taken better pictures faster than the Samsung, and thrives in automatic mode.

For a nice looking, attractive camera, go for the Samsung NV15. For quality pictures, steer clear.

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1. 10.5 Megapixels, 1/2.33? CCD, up to 3,648 x 2,736 JPEG resolution, AVI (MPEG-4) Movie
2. 2.5 TFT LCD Display
3. Focus Type - TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF)
4. 1/1,500 - 1 sec. Shutter Speed
5. Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (only 3M) ISO

Editorial Review :

The NV40 is truly a force to be reckoned with 10.5 megapixels of visual brilliance. A 3x optical zoom Schneider lens. Tired of taking self-portraits only to have to redo them until you get it right? With our face-detection software, the camera lets you know when you're in the picture with a beep. Plus dual image stabilization eliminates frustrating unsteadiness while you're snapping photos. High picture quality is obtained by employing a 10.5 mega pixel 1/2.33? high resolution CCD sensor. Clear picture quality can be achieved even for images larger than A2. A robust mounted image processor allows for rich gradation, fast and high-quality picture processing. The function description gives you quick, clear descriptions of each icon and function on the camera. So whether you're a novice or an advanced user, you'll make the most of the camera's amazing capabilities. Dual image stabilization eliminates any blur caused by camera shake and delivers crisp, clear images every time, even under difficult lighting situations. Integrating the best lens shifting mechanisms of Optical Image Stabilization with the sophisticated algorithms of Digital Image Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization corrects even the most minor shakes. Take perfect pictures of your friends and family with the face detection feature. It detects up to nine different faces, in addition to automatically adjusting focus and brightness to optimum levels. It also senses and removes red-eye. With the SAMSUNG NV40, you have all the tools you need to capture high quality, beautiful images. 20MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Media Card Slot - SD, SDHC Card (up to 8GB), MMC plus (up to 2GB) Built-in Flash with 5 sec. Recharging time USB Connector, Video Output, DC Input Approximate Unit Dimensions - 3.72?(W) x 2.32?(H) x 0.74?(D) Approximate Unit Weight - 4.6 ounces

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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
3. Face Detection technology, Self Portrait mode, 2.4-inch LCD screen
4. Capture images to SD cards, powered by AA alkaline batteries

Editorial Review :

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. 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. 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 & Snow, Night and Portrait. 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. Bonus Kit Includes: 1 (one) Large capacity 512MB SD memory card, 2 (two) AA 2000mAh rechargeable batteries, Screen protector multi-pack, Form-fitting camera case, Compact travel Charger, Memory card wallet, Camera strap, Cleaning cloth, Cleaning fluid, Neck strap, Mini tripod, Digi-tips,

Customer Review :

Samsung S860

My camera is wonderful and the delivery time was fast and easy. The best part is the free accessory kit! They did a great job putting that together and I love it! I would buy something from them again any day.


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1. 7.2-megapixel sensor for up to 3,072 x 2,304-pixel images, detailed enough for poster size prints
2. 2.5-inch LCD screen for improved contrast and color reproduction
3. 3x optical and 5x digital zoom giving 15x total zoom when combined
4. Advanced Shake Reduction reduces the effects of camera shake in lower light conditions
5. Stores images on SDHC, MMC, SD card, or 16 MB internal memory; powered by 2 AA batteries

Editorial Review :

The Samsung S73 is a high-resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-color, filtered 7.2-megapixel CCD. You can use the Samsung S73 to produce even better images and take detailed photos for printing up to poster size prints. In addition, the Samsung S73 has a 3x optical and 5x digital zoom giving 15x total zoom when combined. 7.2MP CCD delivers high-quality prints that can be blown up to poster size without detail loss. 2.5" TFT LCD display is bright & clear making it easy to line up shots & preview them after shooting. Advanced Shake Reduction prevents the degradation of image clarity caused by movement. Ergonomic body design delivers comfort and a steady hold for better shots. White Balance Presets - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten and Custom Scene Modes - Night, portrait, landscape, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach and snow Light Sensitivity - Up to 1000 ISO Optical Sensor Size 0.4 size with 1/2.5 CCD and 7,400,000 Pixels Max Shutter Speed - 1/1500 White Balance - Custom, presets and automatic System Requirements - Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, OS 9.2-10.3 or higher Dimensions - Length 3.92 x Height 2.47 x Width 1.01 Weight - 0.29 pounds

Customer Review :

Be careful with this!

I very lightly dropped this camera on the carpet from about 6 inches away, jammed the zoom and the whole camera never went on again. Also, there is a significant amount of time between pictures, and the screen goes black, which makes it difficult to shoot kids, pets or anyone who can't sit still for a few mintutes.

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horrible camera

I got this before Christmas last year. It has gone thru a ton of batteries...the good quality digital ones. After using it a few times it started to have a bright white screen when I would turn it on. Nothing like grabbing your camera to take a candid shot and not being able to. At first tapping it on something worked, now it just stays white, when it will even turn on. It is a horrible camera and I would not suggest anyone purchase it.

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Zoom Problem

Be leary!!! Although it takes wonderful pictures, this can't be denied.. it has a problem w/the zoom lense. I protected this camera at all cost, never dropped it, kept in case. One day I try to take a picture, the zoom lense freeze!!! Have to constantly pull out before taking a picture. Warrenty was gone and it cost $100 to fix it. Best thing to do is replace, I won't be investing in a Samsung Camera again

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Batteries are the key!

I bought this camera for my girlfriend over a year ago. We used standard alkaline batteries, and literally after three to five flash pictures, the batteries were toasted. We assumed that we just got a dud camera, and it has sat unused for a year. I'm surprised we hadn't thrown it away. Then, after reading other reviews on this site, we got some Kodak 2500mAH rechargeable camera batteries and put them in this camera. IT'S WORKING GREAT NOW! Great pictures, and the camera is working with a battery life that you would expect.
This is a great little camera, but you MUST use rechargeable batteries with a high capacity!

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don't buy this camera!

I bought this camera and after about a week it just started to fall apart. First, it would eat up batteries like crazy. I realize that digital cameras do this, but it would drain the batteries after about 5 minutes. These were brand new batteries! Then, the lens broke and the entire camera stopped working. I took it back and they gave me a new one. After about two weeks it did the exact same thing. I took it back again and they said they could not refund it because it had been over 14 days. I just gave up and bought a different camera. This was a terrible camera and a huge waste of my money.

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