Samsung Digimax L85 8.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Samsung
Category: Photography
List Price: $430.49
Buy New: $248.00
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 29946
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
System Memory: 23
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 5
Digital Zoom: 8
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 39
Minimum Focal Length: 7.8
Maximum Resolution: 8
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 2.4 x 1.1
MPN: CG770201Q
Model: L85
UPC: 044701006619
EAN: 0044701006619
ASIN: B000DZFT1C
Release Date: May 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 8.4-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 17 x 22-inch prints | | • | 5x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display | | • | World's first digital still camera to feature High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), for photo-sharing on HDTV | | • | Three kinds of manual exposure adjustment including Aperture Priority | | • | Records VGA-quality video (640 x 480 resolution) at 30 frames per second, with MPEG4 video compression |
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Product Description
Equipped with an 8.1 mega-pixel high-resolution 1/1.8 inch CCD, the Digimax L85 enables the expression of luxurious and natural colour tones, producing a superior quality image. In addition, the Digimax L85 features a Schneider 5x optical zoom and an 8x digital zoom lens that lets you capture a subject at a distance with exceptional color reproduction. The powerful video capability of the Digimax L85 delivers a camcorder like experience using high compression, high quality MPEG4 for up to 3-4 times longer recording than traditional digital cameras. By adapting HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) to a digital camera, the Digimax L85 helps you to share your valuable memories with other family members through pictures. High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) function lets you view an image on a large HDTV (High Definition Television) screen without compromising its resolution and delivers a vivid impression of your past memories. Capture bright and clear images while enjoy the pleasure of viewing the subject on the large 2.5 in LCD screen that allows you to view an image up to 180 degrees with wide-view. The Digimax L85 enables expression of high contrast 1:400 so you can enjoy your valuable moments in richer color tones. Self Timer - 10 seconds, 2 seconds Image Sensor - Type 1/1.8 inch CCD 11 Scene Modes - Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow Sharpness - Soft, Normal, Vivid Single, Continuous, AEB Shutter Speed - Auto 2 - 1/2000 second, Manual Mode 15 - 1/2000 seconds Power Source - 3.7V Li-ion battery System Requirements - Pentium II 450MHz or higher, Pentium 700MHz recommended, DirectX 9.0 or later, Macintosh Power Mac G3 or later, Mac OS 10.0 - 10.3, Minimum 64MB RAM, 110MB of available hard-disk space, USB port, CD-ROM drive, 200MB of available hard-disk space, Over 1GB recommend, Minimum 64MB RAM, Over 128MB recomm
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
Great camara for what I paid for it... September 27, 2008
Kenneth Liu
I bought the refurb off woot for $130, and it's been working great.
Reliability: 9/10 - this thing survived hundreds of drops/abuses in my backpack; it's extremely durable.
Sensitivity: 8/10 - default light settings make no-flash pictures very dark, you have to tweak the ISO, aperture, and shutter manually, then you'll get some pretty awesome pics.
Size: 6/10 - the camera is pretty bulky, but that's expected with the load of features included.
If you just want to take basic pics, don't spend over 150$ on a camera, it's not worth it. If you want to take professional shots, expect to blow 300$+. If you're taking professional shots with a point and shoot, well, you're not gonna be a professional for very long. For its purpose, the L85 is a great deal, but only at 130$, not at MSRP.
 Bad Buy April 2, 2008
Jackson (maryland)
This camera is all wrong. The size is too big. No matter what you do, it takes terrible pictures. It is confusing to use, its flash is bad, it always is blurry. It has no view finder and that is an issue for sure. It is slow at processing.
I've had this camera for a while now and it's point and shoot quality is comparable to the key chain cameras that you buy for $13.
The worst part about the whole camera, (other than the muddy yellow pictures) is where the flash is. IT IS RIGHT UNDER WHERE YOUR FINGERS SHOULD GO, AND IT BURNS YOU. This camera is a $300 candle.
The only good quality is the battery life and thats mediocre at best. It has too many functions many of which the camera cant even handle. And to be frank, in low light, my cellular phone takes better shots.
I tried taking a picture the first time and a red light shoots out that simply irritates the eyes of your target making them blink. It also has a sensor that tells you your in bad light. I KNOW IM IN LOW LIGHT, I CAN SEE, THATS WHY THE FLASH IS ON.
All around this is the worst camera I've ever owned. If you want a point and shoot camera, get a minolta or cannon. Whatever you do, don't get this.
Has Some Nice Features For The Money February 25, 2008
S. R. Kimball (Eugene, OR)
I have had this camera a little over a week and have taken about 1000 pictures with it. So, while this is not a long-term review, I have spent quite a bit of time with the L85 during the short period I've owned it.
First off, this Camera has a really nice look and feel to it. Not one part looks or feels cheap. Even the battery/memory card door features a precise slide mechanism. It makes you want to go out and take some pictures...or just hold it and press buttons for no particular reason.
I got mine from Walmart for $158.00 and that included shipping, the HDMI docking/recharging station, a remote, and a nice little camera bag. A great deal, unfortunately, they just sold out.
I love all the manual controls...something that can be hard to find in a camera this small. I wish it had an optical viewfinder, but I knew that it didn't when I bought it, so I am not subtracting any points for that.
Plan to spend a little time playing with it if you want to figure out all the features. The Manual is fairly good and is definitely a help if you can force yourself to actually read it. I went back and forth between reading the manual for a while and then playing with the camera for a while, and was able to figure out what I wanted to fairly easily. Some features are not available in certain modes, so that can be annoying until you figure out what is what.
The L85 is great for outdoor shots, but not the best for indoor and lowlight situations unless you want to use a tripod. The LCD works very well in most situations, but in bright light you will have to engage in some "faith-based" shooting, but it is probably no worse than any other cameras that lack an optical view finder.
If you love the styling and you want to do some manual creative tinkering and can get one for $150.00, buy it, but otherwise, I would get something newer with higher ISO's. If you want a point and shoot only, and don't want to mess with manual settings at all, then definitely go with another camera. This camera is a nice size and weight to not be a burden on daily walks. I would like to get a DSLR, and probably will eventually, but don't think I will ever want to carry it every day with me. The Digimax L85 is small and light enough where you can, and still get some creative control. It would be a great second camera for someone who already has a larger camera.
I hate flash pics, so I don't use it much, so I can't really comment on that.
One concern I have is that there is dust getting under the LCD cover and there is no way that I know of to get it out. I have only had it for a week, so I will have to see if it becomes a problem over time. Without an optical view finder I will be up the proverbial sh_t creek if I can't use the LCD.
Pros:
Really nice Style, look, and feel.
Full manual controls.
Exposure times up to 15 seconds for creative low light shots.
5x optical zoom.
Good quality images (but not exceptional)
Compact enough, but sizeable enough to get a good grip.
None of the surfaces show fingerprints (except for the LCD Screen)
Choice of Jpeg or Tiff format
Nice Macro and super-macro features.
Cons:
Dust gets under LCD cover (may be an isolated problem with my camera)
Tripod mount is way off to one side of the camera making balance tricky when using a mini tripod.
No optical viewfinder.
Poor low-light performance(ISO 400 max)without tripod.
 Unsurpassed pictures in the light, bad in the dark. December 22, 2007
E. Brady (Bobland.)
I have owned this for about 5 months. I am very satisfied except for a few minor problems, detailed below. I gave it 5 stars because the Cons can be easily overlooked, considering the high quality and cheap price.
Pros:
* This camera is just, sexy. It feels comfortable and smooth in the hands, and the black and silver looks great.
* Pictures taken in daylight, or close pictures with the flash on are unsurpassed. The 8.1 MegaPixels really show.
* The video mode is great (640x480, 30fps), and the mic is pretty good.
-For an example of the video capabilities, see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-MqMOTPu-o
* No part of the camera scratches easily. I have had it in my pocket while walking many times, and it has no scratches. Not even on the screen.
* The screen on the back is high resolution.
* Tons of different modes, though I haven't used them much yet.
* HDMI output, provided you buy a separate adapter.
* USB cable, AC adapter, and Composite Video/Mono Audio cables included.
Cons:
* Poor shutter speed in the dark, with flash off.
-For example, 90% of pictures at a dimly lit concert were blurry, I could not use the flash because of the fog, and could not hold the camera still for about two seconds while it was recording all the dark pixels.
-I tried taking a picture of a bright city skyline from about 1/2 mile away. It did not work because I couldn't hold it still enough, and flash overpowered the skyline.
* Stupid zoom in-out controls; they are on the back rather than a dial on the top like most cameras.
* USB cable does NOT charge camera. Only AC adapter will. They cannot be plugged in at the same time.
BOTTOM LINE:
* If you are interested in taking dark pictures the flash will not work for (far-away concert photos, night-time outdoor scenery, etc), then avoid this camera.
* If you are interested in taking daytime photos, and close-up night photos where the flash can be used, this 8.1MP camera can be found for sub-150 dollars. It's a great deal, and you should get it.
Top of the line camera October 18, 2007
HANK RR (Brooklyn, NY)
One of the best cameras I owned. It has so many features. Even though the camera is slightly bigger than I expected it makes very clear pictures,the videos also come out good. The quality is outstanding
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