Photography Bay

Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips

Samsung TL500 Hands-On Review

By

Samsung TL500

One of the flagship announcements at PMA 2010 was the Samsung TL500, which is a serious point and shoot camera that matches up well against the popular Canon G11.  I had to opportunity to spend a little time with a preproduction TL500 while at PMA 2010.  As with other prepoduction models that I encountered, I was not allowed to bring back sample images or video to share with you.

The TL500 packs a 10MP 1/1.7″ CCD sensor and a 3x optical zoom lens, which has an f/1.8 max aperture on the wide end.  When zoomed out to full tele, the max aperture becomes f/2.4.  In addition to the headline bright aperture lens, the TL500 also touts a beautiful, swiveling 3-inch AMOLED screen.

[Read more…]

 

Samsung TL500 Reviews and Resources

By

Samsung TL500

The Samsung TL500 (aka EX1) is a 10MP point and shoot camera with a 1/1.7-inch CCD image sensor, a 3x zoom f/1.8 lens and a 3-inch AMOLED swivel display.  The TL500 supports RAW file capture and offers optical image stabilization.

Samsung TL500

The Samsung TL500 should be available in Spring 2010 at an initial retail price of $449.99.

Samsung TL500 Availability

B&H Photo

Amazon.com

Adorama

Photography Bay Resources

Samsung TL500 Hands-On Review

Samsung TL500 Reviews

DP Review

Cnet Asia

[Read more…]

Samsung TL350

By

Samsung TL350

The Samsung TL350 is a 10.2MP point and shoot camera which features a CMOS sensor and 1080p video capture, as well as a number of high-speed video capture modes up to 1000 fps.  The TL350 offers RAW file capture, a 5x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization, full manual control and 3-inch AMOLED display.

The Samsung TL350 should be available in Spring 2010 at an initial retail price of $349.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com. [Read more…]

Samsung AQ100 and SL605

By

Samsung AQ100

The Samsung AQ100 and SL605 are two 12MP point and shoot cameras introduced at PMA 2010.

The Samsung AQ100 is waterproof up to 10 feet and features a 5x optical zoom, 720p HD video capture and a 2.7-inch LCD.  The AQ100 should be available in Spring 2010 at an initial retail price of $199.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Samsung SL605

The Samsung SL605 is durable and dustproof, and features VGA video capture, along with a 2.7-inch LCD.  The SL605 should be available in Spring 2010 at an initial retail price of $129.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com. [Read more…]

Samsung HZ35W and HZ30W

By

Samsung HZ35W

The Samsung HZ35W and HZ30W serve to replace the HZ15W and HZ10W.  The biggest improvement in the HZ35W and HZ30W is the inclusion of a 15x zoom lens, as opposed to a 10x zoom lens in last year’s models.

Both cameras offer a 12MP sensor and a stabilized 15x optical zoom that begins at the widest setting with a 24mm equivalent field of view on a full frame camera.  While both cameras offer a 3-inch display, the HZ35W uses an AMOLED screen and the HZ30W provides the traditional LCD panel.  The cameras can also record 720p video at 30 fps in H.264 format.

Samsung HZ35W

The HZ35W distinguishes itself further with the inclusion of GPS geo-tagging with location data, visual map and real time location display.

The HZ35W and HZ30W should be available in March 2010.  Check availability for each of the cameras on Amazon.com:

Samsung HZ35W at Amazon

Samsung HZ30W at Amazon

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Samsung TL110 and TL105

By

Samsung TL110

The Samsung TL110 is a 14.2MP point and shoot camera with a 2.7-inch LCD and 5x optical zoom.  The TL110 features optical image stabilization and can record 720p video at 30fps in H.264 format.  The TL110 should be available in February 2010.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The Samsung TL105 is a lower-spec’d version of the TL110, featuring a 12.2MP sensor, 4x optical zoom and the same 2.7-inch LCD panel.  The TL105 does not offer optical image stabilization (digital-only), but is capable of recording HD video at 720p and 30 fps in H.264 format.  The TL105 should also be available in February 2010.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Samsung NX10 Hands-On Review

By

Samsung NX10

While at CES 2010, I had the opportunity to handle the new 14.6MP Samsung NX10.  Unfortunately, I couldn’t take any image samples from the camera because it was a pre-production model. The good news about the camera though, is that it was mostly functional and gave a good idea of what to expect from the NX10 that we’ll soon see on store shelves. [Read more…]