Samsung SL30 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.5 inch LCD (Pink)
- 10.2-megapixel resolution for large, photo quality prints
- 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch Intelligent LCD screen
- Digital image stabilization; Face detection
- Movie mode (VGA 30fps, MJPEG)
- Capture images to SD/SDHC/MMC cards (not included)
Samsung’s new SL30 combines all the technology you need, but at an affordable price. The extremely stylish optical 3x zoom lens, 10-megapixel digital camera boasts a host of features to make it easier than ever to take high-quality photos. Samsung’s innovative Face Detection technology detects the subject’s face and automatically adjusts auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality for portraits. The in-built Beauty Shot mode retouches facial skin for a brighter and smoother skin tone – immediately making these cameras everyone’s best friend. The premium quality SL30 also features Samsung’s fast Digital Image Stabilization system, compensating for unwanted camera movement and subject blur – so pictures are always crisp and sharp focus.
List Price: $ 92.99
Price: $ 69.00
Fujifilm FinePix S2550 12.2 MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle Optical Zoom and 3-Inch LCD
- 12.2-megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD for photo-quality poster-sized prints
- Fujinon 18x wide-angle optical zoom lens (28mm wide-angle to 504mm telephoto); Dual Image Stabilization
- Capture movies in HD quality 720p resolution
- 3.0-inch high-contrast LCD and Electronic View Finder
- Face Detection and Automatic Red-eye Removal; Smile and Blink Detection
Fujifilm FinePix S1800 – 12MP, Fujinon 18x Wide Optical Zoom (28 – 504mm), 3.0″ LCD + Viewfinder. Other features include: Face Detection w/ Red Eye Removal, Face Recognition, Tracking Auto Focus, Dual Image Stabilization, High Sensitivity 6400 ISO, 6 Scene – SR Auto Automatic Scene Recognition, Panorama Mode, HD Movie 720p w/ Sound w/ HDMI Connector, Instant Zoom/Zoom Bracketing, Smile/Blink Detection Mode, 4-AA Batteries.
List Price: $ 199.00
Price: $ 174.99
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A Bridge Camera at Near Compact Price,
I was looking to replace the crappy Vivitar compact we bought a couple years ago. That camera just would not lock autofocus onto anything in compact florescent lighting, and was very finicky to focus in natural light as well. I wanted to get something better than a compact, and after a little bit of looking, settled onto the FujiFilm S2550HD. I have used it for a few days now, and am very happy to report that the results are very good.
I loved:
-18x zoom lens
-quickly locking auto focus
-robust selection of pre-built modes (which is how my wife will use it)
-the ability to go into manual everything (which is where I will likely be living)
-accurate color capture in outdoor daylight settings and the ability to do manual white balance in other lighting just in case the presets are off
-usage of cheap AA cells and support for vanilla SDHC cards
-bright and big 3″ LCD and an electronic viewfinder when the light was too bright to use the LCD (this is where the other manufacturers have cut features)
I did not particularly like:
-only two aperture settings to select from
-results at high ISO settings were too noisy to be very useful
-lens cap was not threaded preventing attaching any filters or accessories
-only the basic manual in the box, when the full manual would have cost pennies more to include instead
I haven’t tried using it for video shooting yet, but it’s a good ability to have in a pinch to take some clips. The price is what sold me as well, as this model provided features that were much more in line with other bridge cameras that sold for more money. I also seriously looked at some entry level DSLR models, but could not justify the fact that I would have had to spend at least twice as much, to just get started down that path. This one versatile camera should serve us quite well compared to the alternatives during our family vacations.
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|The best quality for the least money,
This is the most versatile camera for the most reasonable amount of money I’ve ever had. Photography is a hobby for me, not a profession, so I want to be able to experiment with manual control, yet point and shoot with the family and pets so pictures will be spontaneous instead of posed. There is nothing wanting in the quality of the images. While the materials may be lighter than most high-end cameras, that’s very much what I like about it. It’s well-made, if almost TOO small, and you don’t feel like you’re dragging around a boat anchor all day. I have a more expensive “prestigious” camera, but may as well sell it for all the use it gets, because this is the one I use all the time.
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|I don’t know what all the fuss is about,
I read the negative review about the bad imaging experienced with this camera. Well, yesterday I got the camera and went about taking some test shots to check for the indicated problems. If verified, I intended to box it up and send it back. I had sort of made a mistake when ordering it, and actually thought I was ordering another Fuji model that had more favorable reviews.
Anyway, I took a bunch of pictures using many of the special features available with the camera. I was particularly attentive to shots taken at or near maximum zoom and closeups using the macros. I intentionally was a bit careless taking several shots of distinct objects using maximum zoom– the results were most pleasing; only a couple of the 3 dozen shots were blurred. I also took aim at three of my neighborhood dog-friends who never stand still and the camera rendered them absolutely rigid. So, I rate the image stabilization as very good. The close-ups were also surprisingly good and I didn’t bother with using a tripod or anything else to take the shots.
So, I have trashed the box and will keep the camera. It does a super job with the things I want it to do. Ansel Adams may have insisted upon something better, but I am very pleased with it.
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|Great little camera,
This camera is awesome value for the money. It’s a bit bigger than some others on the market, but that’s because it uses regular AA batteries (2) rather than having to charge via AC or USB plug like some other cameras. I like that feature b/c I can use rechargeable AA batteries and not worry about being able to charge the camera itself all the time….Also b/c it is a bit bigger, it’s easier to use/handle. At least that’s what my friends with really tiny cameras think!
The flash was my concern and how will indoor pictures look like, but they look great. Zoom is pretty good as well and the camera comes with USB cord, so download is easy as well….overall, an excellent camera I would recommend.
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|A Wonderful Little Camera…that LOVES Batteries,
If you can get past the battery usage factor, you will love this camera! I bought it after reading good reviews elsewhere (it had just been released and there were no amazon.com reviews at that time). I wanted something reasonable (but better than a kiddie camera) for my soon-to-be 6 year old niece. She took the camera everywhere during a trip to Washington, DC and was able to operate it with ease (although she never quite got the concept of the zoom…but that didn’t matter to her).
What is good about this camera is you can set the program to eliminate “shake” or motion from the picture. If you accidentally moved the camera while taking a photo, it corrects the picture before saving it. This is simply amazing. Using this function resulted in superb pictures every time. When I decided that this function was consuming too much of the battery life, I turned it off, but after a couple of photos it was clear that it improves the photo even when you think you have a pretty steady hand…so I turned it back on.
The box included a set of AA batteries but no rechargeable batteries or battery charger. Those are optional items, as is a cover. I bought a 4 GB media card for $11 and that is the way to go with this camera. You’ll run out of battery life long before you run out of photo capacity! After doing some research, I opted for the alkaline batteries recommended by the owner’s manual. I believe that results in superior photos over the rechargeable batteries and was extremely happy with the performance. For the $93 that I paid, this easily performs on par with my other $300 small digital, although it does consume the batteries like there is no tomorrow! So make sure you take plenty with you (buy them on sale!) and you’ll have a great time with this camera.
I really wanted to give this product 5 stars for value & performance, but opted for 4 stars solely because of the battery usage factor.
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