1. 5.0-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
2. 4.8x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom; 2.5-inch LCD screen
3. MPEG4 30-frame-per-second VGA movie recording with image stabilizer
4. Store images on 25 MB internal flash memory or use SD/MMC memory card slot
5. Transfers photos via USB; compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems; powered by two AA-sized batteries

Editorial Review :

With the Samsung Digimax A55W Wide Angle Digital Camera you'll get the exposures you want for better digital photos. With 5 effective megapixel resolution for still images, the A55W is also capable of taking movies at either 15 or 30 fps modes. You can even record sound through its built-in mic. A 5x optical zoom lens captures wide-angle to telephoto perspectives and everything in between. The Double Self Timer function makes it possible to take two shots, in case you don't like the first - and gives you time to get into the picture too. Ten selectable Scene modes offer optimal settings for certain situations to deliver outstanding pictures and movies. There's also a menu of special effects and on-camera edit modes that appear on the A55W's 2.5" LCD. Flash Modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off Effects - Normal, B&W, Sepia, Blue, Red, Green, Nega, RGB White Balance Modes - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent-H, Fluorescent-L, Tungsten, Custom Voice memo in still image mode (up to 10 sec.) Still Image Modes - Auto, Program, Scene, Voice Recording Movie modes in QVGA - Frame rate - 30fps, 15fps (User Selectable) Sharpness - Soft, Normal, Vivid Scene Modes - Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Dawn, Sunset, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach/Snow, Night Self-timer - 2 sec, 10 sec, Double self-timer (10 sec & 2 sec) Movie clip size - 640 x 480 @ 15fps; 320 x 240 @ 30fps; 160 x 128 @ 30fps Pause movie clips and Moment captures Stabilizer & Time Trimming functions Still Image File Format - JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Stores AVI (MPEG-4) and WAV (Windows Media) Voice recording 25MB internal storage External SD and MMC memory card slot (SD and MMC cards are optional) USB 2.0 output Power Sources - 2 AA alkaline, or CR-V3 (Lithium) batteries; 2 Ni-MH, Samsung SBP-1303 (Lithium Ion) Color - Silver Software Appl

Customer Review :

Didn't even last 6 months

This camera was worthless. It cost me a lot of money, and the quality was horrible. It took a long time for the pictures load and it had a slow shutter speed. This camera didnt even last for 6 months. and even before that a lot of times it wouldn't turn on right away and I would have to turn it on and off several times before it would start up. It was a very poor quality camera, for a lot of money. I dont recemmend this camera to anyone.

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Yeah, Junk!

2 good things about it (when it worked) was the Wide Angle Lens, and the LCD is large.

Eventually, the lens stopped focusing upon start up, I would have to restart it multiple times for it to finally work. Then, the telescopic lens just decided to stop moving and not retract, rendering it useless.

I got little use out of this camera. Samsung makes good cameras, just stay away from this one.



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Junk

This is one of the worst electronics purchases I have ever made. Frankly, when it did work, it did not work correctly. I got virtually use out of it before it died. I must say I am glad that it died early, because I can get reimbursed for this piece of junk by the Mastercard extended warranty program.

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Great camera - when it works

Camera worked great right after we bought it in June 2006. By January 2007, it was slow to open, and I'd have to bang it with my hand or tilt it a certain way to get it to open and turn on. I'm going to see about the warranty to get it fixed.

Oh, it does eat batteries. But we started using rechargeables shortly after purchase, and it takes a lot longer for the camera to eat those... I can get triple the pics off rechargeable batteries.

I have no issues with downloading photos.

That is, when it works.

Edited to add: The camera is pretty much dead now. Granted, I gave it a hell of a workout when I first got it (5200 pictures in the first month), but I haven't used it more than might be typical usage since. It won't even turn on anymore, and I have pictures I need to offload.

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worst camera

The features are neato, but the designers forgot one of the basic issues of electrical engineering: POWER CONSUMPTION. This thing lasts about 5 minutes on normal batteries. Therefore almost totally unusable. Very disappointed.

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1. 8.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. 5x optical zoom; 3.0-inch LCD display
3. Face Recognition autofocus and autoexposure, MP3 player, SRS WOW HD sound effects, and PMP
4. Built-in World Tour Guide function covering 2,600 regions in 30 countries
5. Powered by lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD memory card

Editorial Review :

Imagine a camera born to be the multi-player. The Samsung i85 is equipped with 8.2 mega pixel 1/2.5" CCD, 5x optical zoom, MP3 player, SRS wow HD sound effects, and PMP. These functions allow the Samsung i85 to operate as more than just a digital camera but as a movie player, text viewer, voice recorder, portable hard drive and camcorder. Envy or be envied - it's up to you.

Customer Review :

GREAT BUY! UPDATE!! GO TO SEARS.COM TO GET FOR $129 DEAL!!!

I got this camera (red) as a black friday/cyber monday deal [...] and I am completely impressed about the quality of pictures. I have a [...] kodak and I have been looking for a good point and shoot to replace/supplement it. The screen is big, the lcd screen shows a crisp view of the pic with very clear and deep colors. The extra features are really nice too. I'm still exploring them, but, I heard a song on the mp3 mode, the world map/tour thing is really interesting; gives you attraction sites in multiple places around the world, and the video/movie mode looks really really good too. My requirements for a new camera were, at least a 3" lcd, compact size, and good pics. I also tested a Nikon (s52)which was more expensive, had less features and more importantly the pictures were so grainy compared to this one; it was a huge difference. So huge that I realized what a good deal I had gotten and quickly got back online and ordered another one of these for a gift. I'll update after more experience but, just wanted to let people know this is a very good option.

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No more Samsung anything!

My husband bought the camera from Sear's on 12/1/08 as a Christmas gift to me. I was pleased with it until 12/4/09 when it would not come on. (It has a 1 year warranty) I took it to Sear's on 12/5/09 and the guys in electronics tried to figure out the problem but couldn't. Just got off the phone with Samsung Customer Service and was informed my warranty expired in April 09 even though I had a receipt for 12/1/08. Also it was going to cost a minimum of $50.00 to fix the camera. We will never purchase another Samsung product again.

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DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA YOU WILL REGRET IT FOR YEARS!!!!!!!

This is the WORST PRODUCT with the WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!! I only gave it one star because I had to, but it does not deserve ANY!!!!! I bought this camera last November and have yet to have a camera that works. I have sent it in FOUR times to be fixed and the last time I sent it in (a month ago) I have STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT BACK!!!!! When I asked for a refund, I was refused and they said that they could only send me a black camera (which after a month of waiting they have not sent me). Each time I sent it in to be fixed it was because it stopped taking pictures after recharging the battery. I cannot believe that Samsung has not refunded my money after they convinced me to buy their piece of GARBAGE!!!!!!! How is it that a company can sell a product that doesn't work and not refund your money after a year of CRAPY SERVICE and HEADACHE? I will NEVER buy a Samsung product again!!!!!

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Samsung has hit it Big with this one!

I've been a Samsung Camera lover for a long time. I began with the Digimax S500, then upgraded to Samsung NV3, and now I recently purchased the Samsung i85. I've tried other cameras like the Sony Cybershot DSC S730, but returned it instantly at poor picture quality and lack of image stabilization (Don't be fooled by the SONY brand name, this camera is not good!). Then I bought an Olympus FE-230, and although the picture quality was great and the camera was slim and lightweight, it was too slow at taking pictures for my taste.

After my failed attempts, I bought the Samsung NV3, which is a perfect camera. It takes great pictures, amazing videos with great sound, and you can even hear MP3s on it. After having a successful buy with the Samsun NV3, I decided to upgrade and immediately fell in love with the Samsung i85. This camera has it all. It takes beautiful pictures both inside and outside. It has many features in which you can tweek your camera into taking great pictures despite the horrid conditions outside.

The face recognition function, image stabilization, and ASR function make this camera perfect for portraits and up close and personal pictures. The pictures are so crisp and clear that it makes the worst looking image look beautiful. Videos turn out nice, with great sound quality; however, it is better to take videos in well lit areas. The World Tour guide function seems to be really cool and educational, but I haven't really messed around with that yet.

Moving on, Samsung's i85 is a great camera for those who want great pictures, and don't want to spend too much on a digital camera. Samsung cameras are also very durable and with the internal zoom, you won't have to worry about messing up the lense. Battery life is very good, but I feel that the NV3 has a longer battery life span. The LCD display screen is huge and great for previewing pictures. I do recommend for those who are purchasing this camera to buy it either in silver or black, as they look nicer with time.

Overall, this is a great camera and you'll definitely be content with your purchase!

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battery life unacceptable

We bought this camera for my daughter for Christmas after doing much research. I have been terribly disappointed in the battery life. She has to charge it before every use. I have a Fuji Finepix that I can keep in my purse for months and use it periodically and it holds a charge for months at a time. I called Samsung and asked why the camera would not hold a charge for more than a day at a time and they told me that is normal for this camera and there is no fix for it. Very disappointing. If you buy this camera, plan to charge it daily. What a pain!!

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1. 6-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2. 3x Advanced Shake Reduction optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
3. Built-in microphone allows 10-second voice memos to be attached to images
4. Captures video in one of two resolutions, up to 640 x 480 at 15 frames per second, in AVI (MJPEG) format
5. Stores images on SD memory cards (includes 20MB internal memory); powered by AA-size batteries

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Customer Review :

Worst Camera I've Ever Owned!

I bought this camera because at the time, I liked the specs on it & it was a reasonable price. But I guess this camera goes to show you that you get what you pay for! This camera is a notch below okay. It isn't something I'd recommend to anyone, not even my worst enemy. You can put brand new batteries in it & you have about 5, 10 minutes before they're dead & you have to replace them. It doesn't even go easy on rechargeable batteries, no matter what brand. This camera is also not good for events like concerts or anywhere you think you'll be taking a lot of pictures (believe me, I've learned from personal experience). It was annoying taking a couple of pictures, then immediately turning it off to save battery life so I could take a couple more pictures, only to turn it back off to continue saving battery life so I can have enough to take pictures of the other bands that were playing. If you're trying to record a video, forget it, brand new batteries or not. If you have a 15 minute video you're wanting to record, you better cut that sucker down to 5 minutes because that's about how long it will take before your batteries are dead.

My advice is - don't waste your money on this camera! Spare an extra few dollars for a better one that comes with its own battery that you can charge & will last you a good 13 - 15 hrs! The battery life was my main peeve about this camera.

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RE: Short Battery Life Samsung S630

If you have a problem with short battery life AND assuming you are using High Output NiMH Rechargeable Batteries (if not go get a set first) then follow these steps 1) Camera ON 2)Press "Menu OK" 3)Go to "Setup 2" 4) Scroll down to "Battery Type" 5)Change this to "NiMH" 6)Press "Menu OK" to save. Assuming good battery quality and full charge you should now be able to take A LOT more pictures. Many thanks to my mom whose camera was taking only 5-15 pics on a charge. CHEERS!

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It was good for a little while

I got this camera last year it worked great for awhile. I have to agree with most of the customers the battery life stopped working. I turned the camera on last week it beeped three times and when off that was it. I replaced the battery but it still beeping and shut off. I have a new camera now but another brand.

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Not Worth Buying

I bought this camera new from J&R in New York and it lasted less than a year (or about 3, 2-week trips). I paid $89.99 plus tax and when I went to have it repaired I was quoted $80.00 and told by a third-party repair service that the problem with the lens was very common with this camera and brand. The picture quality and other features are no better or worse than you might expect but there is no durability. It breaks down at the one-year mark (end of warranty). In short, it is a piece of Chinese-made JUNK.

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This product is not recommended

After a year of use, began to defect of focus and had to dismiss it for that.

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1. 5-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 13-by-17-inch enlargements
2. 3x optical zoom with 5x digital zoom combines for 12x total zoom
3. Manual exposure; macro mode; 1.5-inch color TFT LCD monitor
4. Store images on 32 MB internal memory or on optional Secure Digital memory cards (card not included)
5. Powered by 2 AA-size batteries (alkaline included, rechargeable NiMH recommended)

Editorial Review :

With a keen, 5.0 effective megapixel image sensor and powerful 12x zoom, 38-114mm f/2.7-4.9 SHD lens, this Samsung Digimax 530 digital camera captures the defined, vivid image that your eye sees. Night scene and continuous shooting modes make it easy to photograph moving or poorly lit subjects, while VGA 30 fps movie clip with audio allows you to record short videos. Features: 1/1.8" CCD, 1.5" color TFT LCD, optical viewfinder, TTL auto focus, 80cm-infinity, 6-80cm and 40-80cm focus ranges and 1m, 2m, or infinity fixed focus range, mechanical and electronic shutter with 5-1/2000 sec. shutter speeds, program auto exposure as well as shutter priority AE, aperture priority AE and manual exposure (A/S/M) metering, auto-400 ISO equivalent, auto/auto and red-eye reduction/slow sync/fill-in/off flash modes with 10-sec. flash recharging time, sharpness select, normal/B&W/sepia color effects, 6-mode white balance, voice memo, 10-sec. self timer, 640x480 (SD card) or 320x240 (internal and MMC) movie clips, 32MB internal flash memory with optional up to 512MB SD card memory, 2592x1944 to 640x480 image sizes, JPEG (DCF) 1.0, DPOF and EXIF 2.2 still image formats, AVI (MJPEG) movie format and WAV voice format and 4-mode image reviewing. USB 2.0 interface. Includes: Storage Driver (Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP or Mac OS 9.0-10.2), and MGI PhotoSuite and Digimax Viewer software. Imported. 2-1/3Hx4-1/3Lx1-1/2W".

Customer Review :

Amazing camera, I have ever seen among the compacter once!!

Well, I took this camera, as my older one was giving troubles. And I can clearly make out its superior features on the very first day, and sitting down typing this today itself, as I want the future customers - YOU to benefit out of my feelings on the very first day..

I have been photographing since my early teens and am an avid photographer, having operated upon a range of old-model manual cameras in mid 80's, until recently when I came accross a digital camera which I bought last year. However, having felt the necessity to procure a better quality, I bought this one this year, and I am highly satisfied with its performance, given the size and price-line.

I tried shooting in all sorts of conditions on my very first day with it: daylight, cloud, indoors, night-time, closepus, macro-mode..and I find the quality very superior to my earlier camera (s), of comparable specifications..

Images are crisp clear; I even captured the US flag on the empire state building using the zoom feature, and the output is as lively and clear , I didnt even imagine!!
The manual mode along with the auto mode gives amateur as well as experienced one's equal ease and freedom to handle and operate his one!!

Though the dimensions and weight are bit more, but its worth for the quality of foto it produces..

I would highly recommend you to go for this, if you are planning to shop for a mid-range camera in terms of price, and expect an outcome of a higher-end camera !!

Go ahead, get it.. and enjoy photographing, falling in love with it on the very first day !!


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Amazing Camera...nothing bad to report!

My wife and I got this camera for Christmas in 2004, and it has become the favorite of our camera menagerie. The small size makes it way easier to take on trips than our SLR cameras. It's also very durable - I dropped it in the airport whole trying to take a picture and everything stayed intact!
We took this camera to Cozumel with us and captured some incredible images with it. There are so many features on this camera, more than a novice photographer will ever get around to using, let alone perfecting - which is nice because it gives way more options for taking great, creative photos than other cameras! We have had this camera for coming up on a year now, and i am still learning new things about it!
Bottom line, I love this camera. I am an avid photographer and my wife often has to wrestle this one away from me to get her turn behind the lens! A truly amazing camera for novice or experienced photogrpahers!

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Great camera with excellent quality

I bought this camera more than a month ago and have been surprised by versatility of the camera and quality of the images.
It makes great shots in almost any lighting conditions - I tried at night, indoors, sunsets, and snow. Colors are natural.
Its macro mode works great.
It has A/S/M manual controls which is very useful for experienced photographers.
It has exposure compensation of +-2EV with steps of 0.5 EV and manual ISO selection.
It has spot metering as well as multi-zone metering.

It's not large and very easy to carry.

To tell you the truth once I bought this camera I started to have doubts whether I need my Nikon N75 SLR since this small Samsung camera almost matches features and quality of a higher end SLR cameras.

Minor downsides include occasional difficulty focusing in low light which can be overcome by using fixed distance settings (1M, 2M and infinity).
It also lacks manual focus found in V50 model.

Depth of field is very good (sometimes too good for close-up shots making it difficult to blur the background) but this is common to most of compact digital cameras.

Bottom line I highly recommend this camera and think that it could suit beginners as well as more advanced photographers.



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Great Find

Little camera....lotta fun!!!
I bought this camera a few years ago and have loved it ever since. The pictures come out very clear. I choose to have mine printed at the local CVS and I edit them ahead of time. Though it takes an extra second for the zoom to frame the shot it's worth it.
Having two toddler nieces I've been able to document many special moments, giggles, and smiles!!!
I hope you enjoy this camera as much as I did.
This is an easy to use point and shoot!!!
Enjoy!!


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1. 10.2 megapixels
2. 3x optical zoom
3. 2.5" LCD screen Digital image stabilizer
4. Face detection Automatic Scene Modes
5. Style slimmed to perfection

Editorial Review :

10.2 megapixels: The Samsung L200 digital camera gives you more megapixels to take better picturesenjoy the freedom to crop, edit, and enlarge favorite portions of your photos. You'll be able to take photo-quality, 300dpi images up to 8" x 10", and good-quality 200dpi images up to 12" x 16". Zoom: The 3x optical zoom brings you much closer to your subjectwithout sacrificing image quality. The 3x digital zoom picks up where optical zoom leaves off, stretching pixels to make the image look bigger.2.5" LCD screen: This large display makes it easy to compose shots and share images with friends.Digital image stabilizer/high ISO: Able to shoot with a light sensitivity of ISO 1600 (6400 in auto mode), this camera can handle less than ideal lighting conditions. High ISO also means that the image sensor can handle short exposures to light, allowing fast shutter speeds that prevent blur due to camera shake or moving subjects. Face detection: This camera identifies faces in a frame, then optimizes focus and exposure to ensure that all of your portraits look great. Scene modes: Choose the mode to match your scene, and this camera automatically adjusts settings such as shutter speed, flash and focus to adapt to the situation. This camera features a wide variety of scene modes, including self-portrait, landscape, beach and more.Memory: This digital camera comes with 10MB of internal memory. Add more memory instantly by sliding in an optional SD/SDHC or MMC card(Cards not included and sold seperately)

Customer Review :

Reliable Digital Camera

This is a versatile camera for new photographers or more experienced. It takes good quality photos and videos, which can be uploaded and shared very easily. Nice and small for travel. Cord comes with it to recharge it as necessary. We have been very pleased with this and four family members, kids and adults, use it and like it. We upload a lot of photos to the internet and have had consistently good results.

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