- 1/1.8" CCD 8.1 MP
- 5X Optical Zoom
- 2.5" 230K LCD
Not too shabby, if you can find one
02/19/2008
This review is from: SAMSUNG S850 Black 8.1 MP 5X Optical Zoom Digital Camera
Pros:
nice, clear images - excellent lenses - clear display - manual settings - TV-resolution video at 30fps
Cons:
slow shutter speed - lots of digital noise at high ISO (ISO=shutter speed; faster=higher number)- confusing interface - power hungry
Overall Review:
I got it a month or so ago. It's very nice if you have time to line up a shot, but it just isn't worth it if a lot of your shots must be taken on-the-fly, as higher ISO than 200 will leave a lot of digital noise in the shot, but the low ISO you need for clean images are too slow for even a walking subject. The S85, which is comparable in features, has much better performance at high ISO ratings, but you give up the manual controls. For me, the S85's a better bargain, but if you want to experiment with shutter speed and manual focus, you can't beat this camera...just prepare to spend a few hours getting used to its menus, and bring an extra set of batteries.
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- Joshua W.
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Owned For:
1 month to 1 year
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