Samsung Digimax Pro 815 reviews and prices: Compact camera

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Samsung Digimax Pro 815 reviews and prices: Compact camera reviews

This digital camera is a good all rounder.

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9.2 out of 10 based on 17 reviews.

Samsung Digimax Pro 815: 8.3 MP (Megapixels), 15x optical zoom, Compact Flash Card storage, No image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Overall rating	9.2
Ease of use	8.4
Image quality	9.2
Features	9.1
Build Quality	8.7
Value for money	9.2

Some customer reviews of Samsung Digimax Pro 815

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Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: A really good value camera with a good feel and a truly excellent lens.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 28 Nov 2006

John, Bridgend

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Three viewers. Functionality.
Bad points:: Supplied strap very poor - inadequate to hold camera weight.

Overall rating	8.0
Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	9.0

Was this review helpful? 7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 26 Sep 2006

j. yorke, Bridlington

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: ease of use
double lcd display
easy to use manual
Bad points:: some buttons a little bit awkward

Overall rating	10.0
Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	8.0

Was this review helpful? 7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 18 Aug 2006

Liza, Glasgow

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Very easy to use
Bad points:: Not quite as good image quality on rear LCD as expected

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	10.0

Was this review helpful? 9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 17 Mar 2007

Confirmed purchaser

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Best Camera I have had to date easy to use especially as I am retired and not so able as I used to be. My friends and family are in total agreement with this, and at a bargain price.
Bad points:: None

Overall rating	10.0
Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0

Was this review helpful? 4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 14 Sep 2006

emma, surrey

Score 9.0/10

Good points:
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0

Was this review helpful? 1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 05 Feb 2007

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: i bought this for my husband's 60th birthday and he is having great fun using it. i would definitely recommend it to anyone. my husband is not very IT friendly and he has found it relatively easy to use.
Bad points:: the only comment i would make is that there are some gaps in the instruction manual. it tells you to do things but doesn't actually give you a step by step guide how to do it. one that comes to mind is formatting the memory card.

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	10.0

Was this review helpful? 4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 02 Jan 2007

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Pixels)	3264x2448
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Optical zoom ratio	15
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	3.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	No
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Media format	Compact Flash Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDXC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Memory card slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Movie and Voice
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	870.5
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/4000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/30
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	87x135.5x78.6
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	Yes
GPS Receiver	No

Max. Aperture Lens 1	f2.2-4.6
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
Built-in flash	Yes

Release date	2005-10-11
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	87

Width in mm	135.5

Depth in mm	78.6

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Battery Model	Camera Specific Powerpacks
Zoom Type	Optical + Digital
Autofocus	Yes
Range Finder Type	Optical/Electronic Viewfinder + LCD
Changeable Lens	No
Type of lens	Schneider f = 7.2 - 108.0mm
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	420

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	28

Also known as: Samsung Digimax Pro815

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