Samsung NV24HD Camera Review

July 13, 2009

I never fully agreed with the saying; “Never judge a book by its cover”. That’s why when I first got my eyes on Samsung NV24HD, I couldn’t resist but check out its features and man! This is one compact digital camera that’s worth having a shot at. Elegant both in looks and in performance, this camera is my proudest possession.

A simple and slim compact, the 10.2 mega pixel camera makes crystal clear videos and photos because it owns a 24mm ultra wide angle lens which is the reason you can have the finest of details in your photos and videos without much hassle. It enables the camera to give a quick response, a broad view and greater quality imaging.

NV24HD is equipped with a 2.5 inch AM-OLED Screen through which I can view the images after shooting. The camera allows me to create 720p High Definition movies at 30 frames per second and then I enjoy viewing slide shows of stills or the videos on HDTV making use of the HDMI port available. The fast movie making is due to the all new image processor technology of the DRIM engine, incorporated in the cameras for the first time by Samsung.

As always, Samsung doesn’t disappoint its fans in terms of over all image quality; it utilizes a combination of electronic and optical stabilization system which helps in integrating both the digital and optical picture stabilization and produces blur free images no matter what is the exposure setting. The camera offers ISO 3200 which along with local contrast control evens out any shadows and highlights the details in a picture making it more real.

And in case if you want to shoot at exceptionally low light, you will have to reduce the shutter speed which may pose the possibility of camera shaking or blurring of image. So this problem is well attended by the Advanced Shake Reduction option (ASR) which is upgraded to 0.7 seconds. Even Image noise is not a problem since the Noise Reduction feature is active up to ISO 3200 and the already mentioned local contrast control ensures a bright picture by compensating the dark areas in a backlit scenario.

The NV Digital camera range by Samsung no doubt deserves all the appreciation for it has offered some really good models recently. The NV24HD appeals to photographers of every age and class, the reason being its innovative style and a fantastic profile. Attired in a piano black glossy finish and a matt- black frame work, the camera is something to show off! Making a style statement with its unique body structure, Samsung NV24HD is slightly raised on the right hand side while offering a thin rubber strip running through out the course of the frame; it enables the user to have a firm grip on it.

The distinction doesn’t end over here; NV24HD has a whole revised set of Menu buttons. The top of the camera bears two dials; one on the left is the Photo Style Selector and the one on the right represents the different shooting modes. This is so nice since I am excused from the hassle of going through the lengthy menu to choose the shooting mode I need then and there.

However, the camera may not prove to be the perfect one as there are certain limitations such as absence of the AV or USB connectors but there is a proprietary port found at the bottom. In some humid regions, the metallic parts of the camera may tend to rust and damage, other than that there is no reason why one shouldn’t have this ultimate piece of art. And why not? It’s only for £249, as compared to other cameras of the league, its highly appropriate. So, go buy now!

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Samsung Pro815 Camera Review – Huge LCD and Optical Zoom

June 8, 2009

In the modern age, when smaller is considered the smartest-Samsung dared to go otherwise. With the world’s largest LCD screen (3.5 inches) in a digital camera, the largest 15x optical zoom in a high end camera and the largest capacity lithium-ion battery, the Samsung Pro815 has created history. Having 8.0 million pixels CCD, a Schneider-Kreuznach lens and RAW mode, TIFF and JPEG shooting facilities, this is a real gem!

It’s an ideal deal for those who want every shot to be perfect like an SLR camera but don’t actually want an SLR. Having a nice body made up of plastic and metal both to lighten the weight, the camera has dimensions of 135.5X87X144.6mm with the lens included. It weighs around 910g with batteries quiet heavy to carry around which I think is its only downside. So keeping in mind the load of the appliance, the camera is provide with a rubber hand grip and a thumb grip at its rear end so that holding the camera with one hand is not totally impossible.

And then which camera offers such a magnificent lens and battery not tot mention the 8.3 million pixel sensor that produces world class pictures and videos. The mechanical zoom and the flash hot shoe connector that makes it a treat to photograph.

The large lens provides a wide aperture that allows more light to enter and thus the resulting shots are sharp and bright. Larger lens also increases the chances of chromatic errors. That may spoil the image but this lens is very smart. It has low dispersion glass and spherical elements to reduce any image distortion. The aperture is as wide as f2.2-f4.6 but is very fast, even faster than any equivalent SLR lens. Another great feature of this camera is the top LCD screen with the help of which you cannot only take snaps at waist level but can also shoot at different angles. The top LCD is 1.4 inch wide colored TFT screen which has dual functions. One being that of image preview for waist level shooting and the other is that of status LCD. This shows all the data about shooting an object on the screen and thus allows quick decisions that which function should be selected.

And then there is no such problem as having to stop shooting since you can take about 500 shots in one single charge of the lithium-ion battery. That’s a relief for all those enthusiasts who spend all day long outdoors looking for that perfect shot as now they don’t have to be disappointed if there is battery failure and when no power supply is available.

The price of Samsung Pro815 is around £520 that’s not too much to ask for since the camera comes with a whole kit including Lithium ion battery rechargeable SLB 1974, Charger and Optional AC adopter to sustain the power needs whereas the package also contains Battery charger, Battery Pack and a Compact flash card. An optical remote control is also provided so that you can fix the settings if the camera is positioned away from you such as in case of wild life photography; it will allow you to adjust the settings from behind the bushes as you wait for your target…isn’t it cool! You can easily transfer your pictures and videos to any PC or storage device since it can be connected to a USB 2.0, A/V out (stereo) and DC-IN.

The Samsung Pro815 is better in performance than the ancestor model having 500 mega pixel and 1/ 2.5 inch CCD as it has a larger 2/ 3 inch CCD that improves the sensitivity. As for with its large 2/3 inch CCD, is superior in sensitivity to the previous 500 mega pixel model with the 1/ 2.5 inch CCD. And that’s not it; it also prevents camera shake in case of tracing a fast moving object such as an animal as it supports high sensitivity and a very high speed shutter mode. So this makes it a master piece and justifies its price and value to quiet an extent. With all the advanced technologies that it has to offer its not at all a bad bargain.