budget conscious, loving my digital camera, parent of three or more
Pros
Inexpensive, Video clips with sound, Large photos, Can add audio captions to photo
Cons
No printed user's manual
AUG
21
2007
The camera has a lot of features; I haven't discovered all of them, as the full manual is only on the CD that the camera came with. It really does need a printed manual!! Other than that, I've been very happy with it. It has a 3x optical zoom and a 5x digital, although the 3x by itself is almost always enough. But one of the greatest features is that you can create audio in 3 different ways--as part of a video clip, on its own, or as a "caption" on a photo (never forget where you took that odd photo again!).
As with all digital cameras, you need a large SD card if you plan on taking video clips. I would suggest at least 1 gig (unless you only plan to take small photos). The camera comes with a tiny amount of built-in memory--enough to take about 40 small photos, but you'll run out quickly with larger photos or audio or video.
Compact Digital Camera
Compact Digital Camera
Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera
Features
Auto Flash
Auto Flash
Digital Viewfinder
Digital Viewfinder
LCD Panel
LCD Panel
Red-Eye Reduction
Red-Eye Reduction
Megapixels
6
6
6
7
Optical Zoom
At least 10x
At least 3x
At least 3x
Key Features
Image Sensor Type CCD
Resolution 6.1 Megapixel
Camera Type Compact
Weight 0.3 lb.
Family Line Samsung DigiMax
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in.
Digital Zoom 5x
Lens
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 105 mm
Digital Zoom 5x
Focus Type Autofocus
Focus Range 31.5 in. to Infinity (w)
Macro Focus Range 1.97 - 31.5 in. (w) / 15.75 - 31.5 in. (t)
Focal Length 5.8 - 17.4 mm
Image Quality
Camera Resolution 6.1 Megapixel
Image Resolutions 2816 x 2112
Image Sensor Type CCD
Video
Video Resolutions 320 x 240
Video Speed 30 fps
Video Format AVI
Exposure Control
Aperture Range f7.1/f12.4 (w/t) - f2.8/f4.9 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 1 - 1/1500 sec
White Balance Auto
Storage
Memory Type Built-in
Compression Modes Fine
Compression Type JPEG
Built-in Memory Size 16 MB
Flash
ISO Speeds Auto
Flash Type Built-In
Flash Functions Flash Off
Viewfinder / Display
LCD Panel With LCD Panel
LCD Panel Size 2.5 in.
LCD Screen Resolution 150,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
LCD Screen With LCD Screen
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in.
Interfaces
Interface Type USB 2.0
Video Interface Video Out
Power Supply
Battery Type 2 x AA Batteries
Included Features
Self Timer 2 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
System Requirements
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9
Dimensions
Width 3.93 in.
Depth 1.01 in.
Height 2.47 in.
Weight 0.3 lb.
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories Software
Release Date Q2, 2007
MPN S630
Product ID 38907821
Exterior Color Black
UPC 8801089416513
Family Line Samsung DigiMax