Samsung Digimax i5 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Samsung Digimax i5 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Samsung Digimax i5 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Samsung Digimax i5 manual and always important Samsung Digimax i5 lens which makes the Samsung Digimax i5 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Samsung Digimax i5 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Samsung Digimax i5 kit or bundle, is the Samsung Digimax i5 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Samsung Digimax i5 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Samsung Digimax i5 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number i5
Camera Format Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured Yes
Retail Price $349.00
Street Price $214.56
Price Update Date 2006-09-20
Remote Control No
Weight 133 g
4.7 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size 90 x 60 x 17 mm
3.5 x 2.4 x 0.7 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2592x1944, 2272x1704, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480
Movie Resolution 640x480, 160x128
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 5.10
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Quality Levels 3
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 39 - 117 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 1.0 - 5.0x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Min Illum 1.5000
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 1 - 50 cm
0.4 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area 13 x 10 mm
0.5 x 0.4 in
Max Aperture f/3.5
Aperture Range Description f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.5 (tele) - ???
Display Optical Viewfinder No
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 99%
LCD Size (inches) 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 230000
Max Playback Zoom 10.10
Exposure ISO Settings 100, 200, 400
Number of White Balance Settings 7
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom
Manual White Balance Yes
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 or 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) 2.4
Flash Range Description Wide : 0.2m - 2.4m, Tele : 0.3m - 1.9m (ISO AUTO)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Memory Included (MB) 50.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Movie File Format AVI (MPEG 4)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
External Connections USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other Connection DC In
Included Software Digimax Viewer, Digimax Reader, ArcSoft PhotoImpression
Performance Timing Startup Time 1.6 seconds
Shutdown Time 1.8 seconds
Play -> Record 0.5 seconds
Record -> Play (max res) 1.4 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus 0.3 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res 1.6 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 1.6 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res 999
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 1.0
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 30.0
Download speed, KB/second 2846.0
Power Battery Form Factor Proprietary SLB-0737 3.7V
Usable Battery Types Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included 1 x Proprietary SLB-0737 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included No
More Information Notes & Features Camera cradle with AC adapter included.

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Samsung Digimax i5 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Samsung Digimax i5 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 i5 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Samsung Digimax i5 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 i5 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Samsung Digimax i5 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Samsung Digimax i5 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Samsung Digimax i5 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Samsung Digimax i5, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Samsung Digimax i5 camera or Samsung Digimax i5 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 i5 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 i5 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Samsung Digimax i5 powergrip digital camera.

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