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The Samsung Digimax L85 is an 8 megapixel (CCD) point and shoot digital camera with a 5x Optical Zoom lens and 2.5inch LCD screen.
The Samsung Digimax L85 has a HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) for connecting to HD televisions. It also features 32 megabytes of internal memory, USB 2.0 and measures 110.5 x 60.4 x 20.6mm.
$499.99 and will be available in April 2006.
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“At Samsung Camera we are committed to providing the consumer with the latest technology, such as the first HDMI in a digital still camera, at an affordable price,� says Stewart Henderson, National Marketing Manager at Samsung Opto Electronics America, Inc. “By combining our technology with Schneider optics users can now capture, and then display their photos with breathtaking clarity.�
For the more advanced photographer looking for additional control, the Digimax L85 provides multiple manual functions at the user’s fingertips. The L85 features three kinds of manual exposure adjustment including Aperture Priority which allows more control of depth, Shutter Priority which allows better capture of fast motion and Manual adjustment which allows users to set the shutter and aperture themselves.
Along with its many manual functions, the Digimax L85 also has Continuous Shooting mode for consecutive shots at up to (insert fps). This model also includes Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB), allowing users to shoot a series of pictures with slightly different exposures to ensure perfect lighting and Auto Focus Bracketing to take several shots which focus on different elements of the frame to ensure that the perfect image is captured.
The L85 provides MPEG-4 video compression which allows recording times that are three-to-four times longer than the standard digital camera. It has the advanced capabilities to capture movie clips in VGA (640 x 480) at 30fps and several unique movie shooting functions, including a movie stabilizer function, continuous video recording, improved in-camera video editing and the ability to use the 3x optical zoom while recording. Movie stabilizer helps reduce camera shake by automatic detection and correction of lateral and vertical camera vibrations, while continuous video recording allows the shooter to pause and resume video recording at any time and merge multiple video files into one single file. Users can also save a selected part of a movie clip into a new file during playback and capture a still image during video playback.
To accommodate any subject matter, the Digimax L85 also features 11 scene modes including Night Scene, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow and Text Recognition. The camera also provides various user-friendly functions such as My Set shot mode, which allows the user to save customized shooting settings. A unique feature, Text Recognition allows the user to shoot documents such as books, papers and magazines and then extract text from the image taken using the bundled "Digimax Reader" text recognition software. And, the L85 also includes several special effects functions including Color Effect, Highlight and Photo Frame.
Faster in operational speed than its predecessors, the Digimax L85 boasts a speedier booting time and quicker shot-to-shot speed that reduces down time between pictures. Shooters can take pictures immediately after the power is turned on, and they can just keep snapping. The L85 also features an improved Graphic User Interface (GUI) that ensures faster and smoother menu navigation. Menu settings can be accessed quickly and with ease, by using the camera’s Move and Set functions. Due to this camera’s high-speed capabilities and a display that notifies the user of remaining battery power, users can be assured that with the Digimax L85 they will never miss a beat.
The Digimax L85 is equipped with 32 MB of built-in memory, a voice recording function and comes bundled with Samsung’s exclusive “Digimax Reader� software.
The Samsung Digimax L85 has an MSRP of $499.99 and will be available in April 2006.
CNET reviews the Samsung Digimax L85 and writes - 'The Samsung Digimax L85 is a surprisingly functional 8-megapixel digital camera. Its chunky, retro design belies its very flexible, high-end feature set, including the unique ability to output HDMI . Granted, HDMI in a digital camera is more novel than utilitarian, but the wealth of manual settings and image features will be appreciated by anyone who wants to take solid photos. As long as you don't mind its propensity for fringing on edges and the lack of a fast burst mode, you'll find the Samsung Digimax L85 a versatile, quality shooter.'
ComputerActive reviews the Samsung Digimax L85 and writes, "Though its pricing suggests a fully auto point and shoot, the L85 mixes in manual features alongside gimmicky picture effects and photo frames, plus a high quality MPEG4 movie mode with sound that allows full use of the optical zoom. ... If you don't mind the fact it won't fit in a shirt pocket, at 250 the L85 represents impressive value. ... That given, it's easy to overlook light sensitivity is disappointingly capped at ISO400, and no removable memory is included - just a 23Mb internal cache for storing four max quality JPEGs. ... Making up for this, a 'super macro' close up mode allows focusing down to 1cm, and is perfect for photographing the fine detail of summer blooms."
T3 has a review up of the Samsung Digimax L85 and writes, "The eight-megapixel sensor enables you to print up to A3 though pictures are pretty average. Edges can be soft, but colours are strong. There’s no optical stabilizer, though, so be wary of camera shake. A full range of manual and automatic scene settings are available and there are also various effects built in, although they’re of dubious benefit.The LCD’s bright enough indoors and out. The generous 5x optical zoom is quick."
Infosync has a review of the Samsung Digimax L85 and writes, "Colors and details proved to be accurate, and the 5x optical zoom sacrificed little quality. Some purple fringing appeared in several of our shots, but did not exceed tolerable levels. ... Our only real complaints are that photos can only be taken up to ISO 400 (which won't help much in low-light situations), as well as the complete lack of neither digital nor optical image stabilization ... The Samsung Digimax L85 isn't the thinnest or most feature-packed camera available, but it offers a respectable feature set, unique design, and most importantly – good pictures. Some photos experience minor fringing and the ISO doesn't exceed 400, but overall this point-and-shoot won't let you down."
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Posted by Darren in our Samsung category on February 24, 2006