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4 out of 5 stars   Samsung TL500
By PapaDee on May 20, 2011
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Pros: Good in Low Light, Large Clear LCD, Small / Compact, Good Image Quality, Easy To Use
Cons: No Viewfinder, Limited Zoom
Other Comments: I have used the TL500 as a travel camera and a back up to my micro four thirds and dSLR cameras. Simple to use and does a nice job in good light and a decent job in low light. I wish that Samsung included a printed manual but that is the way of the world.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Samsung TL500
By PapaDee on May 10, 2011
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros: Large Clear LCD, Fast/accurate auto-focus, Easy To Use, Good enough in low light, Small enough, Good Image Quality
Cons: No printed manual, No Viewfinder
Other Comments: Bought as an easy carry backup to a raft of dSLRs. Easy to use but no viewfinder. Good picture quality.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   Best top compact
By daset on April 19, 2011
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros: Great Zoom, Easy To Use, Good in Low Light, Fast/accurate auto-focus, Good Image Quality, Large Clear LCD, Nice Body Color
Cons: Poor video quality
Other Comments: Liked it much better than Canon S95. Outstanding quality for a compact. Although it is about the same size as mirrorless SLR like E-PL1 and GF1 but cost way lower. Video resolution could be higher other than that it's perfect!
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Worth the money 100%
By mikhail on April 16, 2011
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros: Good Image Quality, Large Clear LCD, Good in Low Light
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Other Comments: Great compact camera for almost everything. White balance could be better (some picture tend to be with pinkish cast). Info on the screen somehow a little bit on the small size (not to easy to see). It is already one of the best compact in the market but after some tune from Samsung by firmwear upgrade should be even better.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Nice camera from Samsung
By Golbaegi on April 11, 2011
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros: Good Image Quality, Large Clear LCD, Easy To Use, Fast/accurate auto-focus, Nice Body Color, Good in Low Light
Cons: Limited Zoom
Other Comments: I'm pretty happy with quality and sturdy body of TL500. Picture quality seems comparable with other known brands. Who could have known I would buy a camera made by Samsung, but I'm very satified with all specs it provides.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Portable Quality Camera
By Twentysix on March 28, 2011
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros: Fast/accurate auto-focus, Highly Portable, Large Clear LCD, Small / Compact, Easy To Use, Good in Low Light, Good Image Quality, Nice Body Color, Good Image Stabilization
Cons: Short Battery Life
Other Comments: I was looking for a small portable camera I can take along without bulking up my business trip luggage. I did not want to carry SLR cameras and lenses. But, I did not want a point-and-shoot cameras, either. I bought Olympus Pen F; it was still bulkier and finickier to deal with. I really like the compactness of TL500, a high quality compact lens, and swivel LCD screen. I can put it in the pocket of my jacket; I am going to carry it with me...
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Light, tough, great travel cam for pros
By Josh on March 04, 2011
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros: Good in Low Light, Good Image Stabilization, Large Clear LCD, Good Image Quality, Small / Compact
Cons: Poor Flash, Limited Zoom
Other Comments: A great backup to my full-bodied SLR. A usable wide and bright lens keeps the ISO down nicely. My ideal travel camera, with swivel screen for comfort and protection. The OLED is gorgeous and viewable in all sorts of conditions. I don't like the exposure compensation method as compared to an S95, but for the Buydig price of sub $300, that's not a valid complaint. The picture quality can't be faulted, and I would say is comparable to my older D90 as far as noise and resolution detail. RAW files post-processed look awesome. Definitely one of the best cameras in this class, and the best bargain for sure.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   best small tiltscreen
By slyfishers on February 27, 2011
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros: Rotating LCD, Large Clear LCD, Good Image Quality
Cons: Pop Up Flash
Other Comments: looked all over for a replacement for canon A-620. Need tilt screen with good macro capability and reasonable flash for work photos. Had to be small so Canon and Fuji were out.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   samsung tl500
By Irene on February 22, 2011
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros: Large Clear LCD, Good in Low Light, Nice Body Color, Fast/accurate auto-focus, Good Image Quality, Easy To Use, Long Battery life, Good Image Stabilization
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Other Comments: This camera is absolutely perfect for me. I rarely use flash and thought this would be a good choice, and it definitely was. I tested it on my family at our superbowl party and all the photos, even in some dark rooms, were just so clear (no flash). Everyone complimented my new camera. I'm a fairly new with manual settings and I got the hang of it within an hour. I love this camera so much I'm going to hold off buying a DSLR camera.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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3 out of 5 stars   Sold feel... may not be for everyone.
By john on February 11, 2011
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros: Large Clear LCD, Good in Low Light, Good Image Quality
Cons: Poor Flash, Limited Zoom
Other Comments: The feel of this camera is great. For pure point and shoot may not be best for everyone. If shooting jpg the pictures just don't have a great look. If shooting in RAW you can tweak them all yourself and sure they'll look amazing. Just time consuming and everyone may not want to develope every quick snapshot. Think I would have been happier with another Canon SD series. Would recommend this for someone that only wants to shoot RAW.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   Great little camera
By MarkR on February 09, 2011
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros: Good Image Quality, Large Clear LCD, Good Image Stabilization, Small / Compact
Cons: Lenscap, Short Battery Life, No Viewfinder
Other Comments: Great ergonomics with lots of manual controls and only the occasional quirky interface. The only real downside is the lens cap-- the TL500 will not power on with it on, and it is occasionally awkward to move out of the way. For example, on downward shots it tends to swing into view on its tether. Image quality is generally excellent for a camera of this size. Lens is fast and sharp, and the option to shoot raw gives a little more headroom for exposure errors.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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2 out of 5 stars   Great potential but not for every one!
By monk on February 09, 2011
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros: Large Clear LCD, Good Image Quality
Cons: Poor Flash, No Viewfinder, Limited Zoom, Lag / Shutter Delay, Short Battery Life
Other Comments: 1. A good small camera for traveling and taking scenery shoots. 2. 24 mm wide angle is useful 3. Not so good for close-ups 4. Very confusion modes with the two dials 5. Samsung firmware is confusion and manual is poor, and does not describe the features and procedures clearly or correctly in some places, such as the Macro mode. 6. Smasung service is the worst among all other digital camera companies I had experienced with. I sent them 2 e-mails asking for help with installing software, and got no reply but just their ads every week. 7. Not a digi-cam for every one.
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4 out of 5 stars   Excellent but...
By lux on February 09, 2011
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros:
Cons: Front dial manual focus
Other Comments: Don't even try to manual focus...worst implementation ever! Also, front dial can't switch to aperture control. Back dial is lousy...So I use S and P modes and not A.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   very pleased
By dw on February 04, 2011
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros: Good Image Stabilization, Fast/accurate auto-focus, Good Image Quality, Large Clear LCD, Easy To Use, Nice Body Color, Good in Low Light
Cons: Limited Zoom
Other Comments: Awesome camera for price
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Worth the extra trouble vs smaller Lumix
By cp on February 04, 2011
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros: Good in Low Light, Large Clear LCD, Good Image Quality, Easy To Use
Cons: LenscapStrap in the way
Other Comments: I bought it for the 1.8 lens over the slower 2.8 on my Lumix. So far so good. Almost compact enough for the pocket, the real nuisance is the dangling lens cap and strap always seem to be in the way of the shot. Power button lights up blue - don't mistake it for the shutter release because instead of taking a pic, you're shutting down the camera. Good in low light so far. Macro seems a little confused at times.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Mostly an excellent camera. Great LCD
By Mo on October 25, 2010
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Review submitted for Samsung TL500 10MP Digital Camera (Black) w/ 3" rotating LCD (SAMTL500)
Pros: Large Clear LCD, Good in Low Light, Easy To Use, Good Image Quality
Cons: Lag / Shutter Delay
Other Comments: The swivel screen is superb. Clear image in bright sunlight.Recently took photos of my grandson. Slight delay from time I pressed shutter butter until shutter released. For most shots wouldn't be a great issue, but with an active 3 year old, by the time the picture was taken his great expression changed. It should be noted that I shoot in RAW and I don't think this would be a problem when shooting in JPEG.[...]
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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