Samsung SL-310W 13.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
From Samsung
Crave the latest high-tech features at an affordable price? The Samsung SL310 digital camera is ideal for every shutterbug. You'll enjoy great quality photos with an amazing 13.6 megapixels and your view is extra wide with a 3.6x optical, 28mm zoom. Worried your unsteady hands will have a negative effect on your photos? With dual image stabilization, your pictures will be crisp and clear. All you have to do is, point, shoot.The Samsung SL310 has an amazing 13.6 megapixels and delivers a high-quality picture, even for super-sized images. A robust mounted image processor creates rich color gradation, fast and clear high-quality picture processing.
Amazon Sales Rank: #20507 in Camera & Photo Color: Black Brand: Samsung Model: SL310W Black Released on: 2008-10-01 Dimensions: 3.10" h x 1.00" w x 4.40" l, 1.00 pounds Display size: 2.7
Samsung's feature-packed SL310W is ideal for the step-up shooter, highlighted by features commonly found on higher-end, more expensive digital cameras, including an impressive 13.6-megapixel resolution, Dual Image Stabilization and a 3.6x, 28mm wide-angle optical zoom lens. Dual Image Stabilization, which combines both Samsung’s advanced Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Digital Image Stabilization (DIS), is a useful feature that helps reduce the blur found in images as a result of vibrations, hand shake or other unexpected movements at the moment of image capture. When selected, OIS and DIS work simultaneously to reduce the effects of unwanted movement and help shooters capture crisp, clear images. Thanks to the enhanced sensitivity of the SL310W’s imaging sensor, which features a maximum ISO of 1600, and the camera’s Dual Image Stabilization, you can rest assured that you can capture images in low-light situations, especially when the use of a flash is not desired. Additionally, Samsung gives shooters the ability to capture more of a desired scene and fit it into the frame by including a high-quality 28mm wide-angle lens. Unlike a standard 35mm lens which is commonly found on compact digital cameras, the SL310W’s 28mm wide-angle lens gives you the ability to expand creativity, especially when shooting landscapes or groups of family or friends. The SL310W offers a number of user-friendly features, including 11 scene modes, auto red-eye fix and MPEG-4 video recording. The camera also features Self Portrait, Face Detection, Blink Detection, and Smile Shot technology, all of which help enhance the digital imaging experience for the shooter. Self Portrait mode is a unique function that takes the guessing out of taking a self portrait. When in Self Portrait mode, the SL310W automatically detects the user’s face, adjust focus and exposure, and will only allow a photo to be taken if the subject is centered in the frame. Face Detection technology makes taking pictures of family and friends a snap, as it detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure to ensure better composition and image quality. Furthermore, Smile Shot automatically triggers the SL310W to take a photo only when the camera detects smiles on the subjects’ faces, and Blink Detection will prevent a photo from being taken if the camera recognizes that a subject’s eyes are closed. For enhanced versatility, you can remove red-eye during image playback, or for even greater convenience, set the camera to Auto Red Eye Fix to automatically detect and eliminate red-eye from their images as they are taken. The SL310W is also equipped with advanced movie modes. Featuring MPEG-4 video recording and in-camera editing controls, pause and then resume filming of video clips without having to save the clips as individual files. Additionally, you can operate the camera’s 28mm wide-angle optical zoom and engage OIS and DIS while recording to compensate for unwanted movement and to reduce blur. To reduce the intimidation factor of the camera’s many elements, the SL310W offers Function Description and a Photo Help Guide. Function Description automatically 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. The camera’s Photo Help Guide is another intuitive component incorporated into the digital camera. Photo Help Guide offers a guided tour of how to take better images as well as easy-to-follow tips on how to obtain excellent results.
Picture Quality Perfect I considered all of the reviews by 'experts' on various product review sites and Consumer Reports. This camera was consistently rated highly. So were most of the Canon cameras, which are rated even higher. However, if you look carefully at the reviews (especially Consumer Reports), you will see that the overall rating is heavily influenced by things such as ease of operation, features, etc. Yet, they mostly say this Samsung had the single advantage of superior picture quality. I decided to forgo the other aspects of the reviews and get maximum picture quality. To me, the reason to use a camera is to get a good picture. I am not disappointed. I am not a camera buff and find this camera easy to use with more features than I'll ever use on a regular basis. Oh; and the picture quality is truly excellent - just what a camera should do. Excellent all-purpose camera This camera combined the advantages of excellent pictures, lots of features and low price in a pocket-size package. The 28 mm equivalent zoom lens offers a wider than normal range for such small cameras. Small videos were easy to take for web applicatons like You-Tube. Included software did a good job for picture editing, but video editing capability was minimal. The only weakness I encountered was low sound level during video recording (required being very close to the person speaking). On the other hand, my SLR doesn't offer any video recording. Picture quality has been similar to my SLR in most situations, but I will use the smaller camera more often since it is easier to carry. The bottom line: I would definitely buy this camera again. Great camera! First consider that I'm upgrading from a 7+ year old Sony Cyber-shot that performed admirably over the years. My wife and I finally agreed to buy a new camera and after a lot of research on [..] we chose this one. We bought it along with an 8 GB memory card and are very pleased with it. You have to read the instructions pretty thoroughly to make sure you understand all the settings, features, etc. but once you get it going it works great. There is no view finder, just a screen, but we've not been hindered by this one bit.
