Samsung Digimax S500 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Samsung Digimax S500 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Samsung Digimax S500 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Samsung Digimax S500 manual and always important Samsung Digimax S500 lens which makes the Samsung Digimax S500 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Samsung Digimax S500 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Samsung Digimax S500 kit or bundle, is the Samsung Digimax S500 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Samsung Digimax S500 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Samsung Digimax S500 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number S500
Currently Manufactured Yes
Street Price $136.94
Price Update Date 2006-09-20
Weight 136 g
4.8 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size 97 x 62 x 26 mm
3.8 x 2.4 x 1.0 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2592x1944, 2272x1704, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768
Movie Resolution 640x480, 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 5.30
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
Movie Audio Yes
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 35 - 105 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 1.0x - 5.0x
Auto Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 80 cm to Infinity
32.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 4 - 80 cm
1.6 - 32.7 in
Min Aperture f/12.4
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description Wide: F2.8 - F7.1; Tele: F4.9 - F12.4
Display Optical Viewfinder No
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 2.4
LCD Resolution (pixels) 112000
Max Playback Zoom 10.10
Exposure ISO Settings 50, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 7
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 8
Shortest Shutter Time 1/1500
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.50 EV
Metering Modes Multi, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Self Timer 2/10/2+10
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 3.0
Flash Range Description Wide : 0.2m - 3.0m, Tele : 0.4m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO)
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Memory Included (MB) 20.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Movie File Format AVI (MJPEG)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
Other Connection Camera dock
Included Software Digimax Master
Power Battery Form Factor 2 x AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Samsung Digimax S500 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Samsung Digimax S500 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Samsung Digimax S500 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Samsung Digimax S500 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Samsung Digimax S500 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Samsung Digimax S500 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Samsung Digimax S500 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Samsung Digimax S500 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Samsung Digimax S500, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Samsung Digimax S500 camera or Samsung Digimax S500 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Samsung Digimax S500 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Samsung Digimax S500 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Samsung Digimax S500 powergrip digital camera.

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