5 comments about Samsung Evoca 170SE Zoom 35mm Camera.

1. this camera is truly a jewel. i think it's maybe the smartest choice i ever made and i bought microsoft stock when it wasn't cool. hummingbirds,butterflies and other small objects such as you have never seen. i like taking pictures so much now i gotta find a better way to get this film developed.i'm danflagg@bcpl.net if anyones got any film processing ideas let me know!! we just returned from bon aire/ curacao. my samsung has made this vacation look surreal. thanks samsung



2. I recently bought this camera to take with me on those occasions that my SLR is too heavy or bulky - hiking, amusement parks, etc. I find that it takes excellent photos under most circumstances - indoors and out, stationary subjects and moving ones. I haven't figured out all the buttons yet, or when is the best time to which modes, but it seems to have the full range of capabilities. It is a tad expensive, but, if you want the extended zoom range, it's definitely worth it. I took pictures of a black puppy in his white dog bed, and the dog came out very clear; you could see the individual hairs on his head!



3. I required what I termed an "idiot" camera cause I am just so close to being an "idiot" with cameras. When I bought this camera, I was really quite pleasantly surprised with the results. The excellence of the lens made my pictures quite sharp. Can't use this camera for night pictures even with the 400 speed film unless there are lots of lights around. Went to New Orleans and those pictures were clear and fantastic. I'm not a camera buff nor do I have lots of experience with picture taking but I impressed myself! I intend for this camera to last me for years and I understand it to have one of the better warranty terms - 3 years. Just a word of note cause I didn't get a chance to read it before my trip -- READ THE MANUAL! :)



4. Background

   I bought this camera around July 2001 after reading a number of reviews on Amazon.com as well as on Epinions. I was hesitant because Samsung was still (at that time---things have changed a LOT in one year) known for the cheap and flimsy stuff. At least, that was my biased perception at the time. Plus, the fact that the cost was within $100 of an SLR, and that there were *digital* cameras that were cheaper, made me consider and reconsider (I went to the checkout page @ Amazon like a dozen times, and retreated at the point where we have to finalize the order :-)).

   I was getting married overseas, and although we had official photographers for the occassion, I wanted a backup plan (yeah, I'm that kind of guy). Taking my Pentax SLR was out of question, since hardly anyone knows how to use them anymore, and I can't be taking the photos at my wedding :) (not if I wanted to get out of there alive, anyway ;)).

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   But I bit the bullet. The comments about the high quality of the lenses pushed me over the edge and I decided that this was a reasonable chance to take. I'm happy to report that the camera has proven to be *wonderful*. I haven't used my SLR since I bought that camera; enough said. The photographs are crystal clear and everyone's been amazed at the quality (I've used 400-speed film only, and have been getting photos developed at Ritz, so I dunno how much these contribute). Every roll has turned out really great. I've take pictures in Las Vegas, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, India, you name it. I've taken over 1000 photos in a year with it. Despite Amazon prodding me to write a review in Aug 2001, I decided to hold off till I really gave the thing a solid workout. And now, in Oct 2002, I strongly recommend the camera with the weight of 14 months of usage behind me.

   Let me throw in a couple of negatives to provide some balance though (these are the only ones I've got). The red-eye feature doesn't work too great. In fact, it's pretty poor. The second is that it sucks up battery (but I may just be taking too many photos). Finally, I've noticed that the small viewfinder proves to be a bit of a bother for people (when I request them to "Please take our picture" :)).

   Again, weighed against the positives, I'd say this camera is extremely valuable even with these (for me, minor, especially since I have dark eyes which don't seem to be affected by the red eye) negatives. Night photos turn out great, something I've always feared automatics would mess up. Death Valley at Sunset, Las vegas Strip at night, Hoover Dam in twilight, and WTC towers at night in Aug 2001 (never expected those to be my last :( ) all came out brilliantly. The day photos are rich, and nature photos are always vibrant with colour (credits go equally to nature and the camera, I guess :-)).

   Overall, a great automatic to buy!




5. When thinking about cameras, one start thinking of the main brands like Nikon, Minolta, Olympus etc. you dont really think of samsung. When I bought this camera I was just looking for something ... that could do the job and had a good zoom.
   My expectatios were way over met, this camera takes extreemly nice pictures, I have been taking pictures at an amature level for over 5 years and this camera is definately one of the best ones I have used, the best thing is the zoom power it has it really bring things up close to take nice picture, the zoom is a bit noisy but that is someting you could live with, the continous shooting capability it has is great for when you go to events, I recently took it to my doughters graduation and was able to take pictures from the moment she stood up to the moment she was at the podium recieving her diploma.

   A next extreemly nice thing on this camera is the night shooting with the Bulb function, if you buy this camera make sure to try this out.

   The botom line is, buy this camera you will not regret it.

1 comments about Samsung Fino 80 Super Zoom 35mm Camera.

1. once a friend of mine let me use it and the pictures I got were incredible and at this price is even better.

5 comments about Samsung Maxima 70GL Power Zoom 35mm Camera.

1. I could NOT get the film to load properly; the display kept flashing an error message, even after trying 2 different rolls of film. A week later, I went to a camera store and mentioned that I'd bought this camera off the 'net and the trouble I'd had with it. The salesperson took THEIR display camera and had exactly the same difficulty with it. Obviously, this unit has some problems.



2. I recieved the Samsung 70GL Power Zoom Ultra Compact Camera as a birthday present. It was given to me early so I could take pictures of my daily events during my vacation. I did have trouble loading the film. On several tries, I had to open the loading 'bay' and replace the film. I belive I might have exposed several frames on the roll just to get it to take. Is there some type of problems out there with this particular camera? and if so, is there a fix for them? Please let me know I would like to take full advantage of this product!



3. This camera definitely has some major problems with its film loading system. Like the other reviewers, I couldn't load the film in even after too many tries. A very disappointing product.



4. I bought this camera for my teenage son. The pictures were crisp and the features very easy to use. On a recent vacation, my personal camera broke and I used my son's camera. I was very surprised that the pictures I took with it were as good or better than the ones I had taken with a more expensive camera.



5. I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH MY SAMSUNG CAMERA PURCHASE. ALSO, THE SERVICE FROM AMAZON WAS GREAT. I JUST HAD MY FIRST SET OF PICTURES DEVELOPED AND THEY CAME OUT EXCELLENT. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA TO EVERYONE.
   JOAN

5 comments about Samsung Maxima 80 GL QD Zoom Date 35mm Camera.

1. This is the best camera on the market in it's price range. The camera takes excellent night shots (I have captured city skylines, fireworks, and even lightening!) which look very professional. Day shots are excellent too, the pictures always come out crystal clear and very sharp. The zoom is just enough for most nonprofessional needs. The camera also has excellent blur reduction (for shots taken from car windows). There is only one downside to this camera: the redeye reduction is not always totally effective. But, if you are like me and don't care that much about redeye, then this camera is for you.



2. I like this camera. Compact and easy to use, but unfortunately, the red eye reduction doesn't work for beans. I have two little girls with blonde hair and blue eyes, and they always end up with red red eyes... other than that, super camera! If you're mostly shooting landscapes or brown eyed individuals (my eldest brown hair brown eyed daughter always looks super) than this is an awesome camera for the money! No other complaints than the red eye issue!



3. I purchased this camera and as soon as it got here I put a CR2 battery in it and set the date. Next thing I did was load it with Kodak 400 speed 35MM film and I pushed the on/off button and it did nothing! I am going to return it to Adorama camera and get my money back. I have no complaints with Adorama camera because they shipped it super quick and it is not their fault that Samsung makes junky products. I have had similar experiences with a Samsung VCR so I was reluctant to purchase this camera. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA! IT IS A PIECE OF JUNK!



4. The camera works nice but its battery costs about $5 and its casing exterior quality feels like cheap plastic .. thats how you can get a $150 camera for $30 .. i wonder what was compromised !!



5. Amazon's Production description as well as one other review mentions the flash card and the Twain driver in this camera. Am I missing something here ? Also, there is no "Portrait" or "Landscape" mode. I just checked the manual one more time - sorry, cannot find any of this. Apart from that, the camera is reasonably good for the money I paid ($30+shipping). Need to strictly be atleast 3 feet away while trying to take close-ups (especially if zooming in), otherwise it results in blurry images. Outdoor pictures are fantastic.

5 comments about Samsung Maxima 140 S QD Zoom Date 35mm Camera.

1. I have to say that this is an excellent camera. It is super easy to use, lightweight, afforable and the photos come out clear and precise. I work in a gallery and I wanted something that was more versitle than my manual Nikon for documenting events, artwork and to use later this year traveling. I feel confident recommending this product for vertually any camera user, both amature and professional!



2. I love this camera. It's very reliable and user-friendly. It's by far the best standard one-piece 35mm camera I've ever had.



3. This is a lovely camera, has all the features, and they work wonderfuly. A word to the wise, though. Go to Ebay(where I got mine), nobody needs to pay retail for these guys, they aren't THAT good.



4. This is a great little camera with some features I have barely explored after using it steadily for 4 years, in both city and way out there back country.
   The only problem I have had was with the flimsy little plastic leaves that cover the lens when the camera is off. Apparently they were damaged by grit in some of that windy back country, but they were easily replaced.
   This camera is so reliable and easy to use, I sent mine to Africa for 3 months with my son, a true photography novice.
   I would buy another in an instant if I could find a place that still has one in stock.



5. I have had this camera for 5 years and it has worked wonderfuly. This was my first zoom camera. Its size made it perfect to take anywere. pictures Are always clear and bright. I noticed that the camera worked best on 200 speed film. Great camera for begainners that want to use film.

No comments about Samsung MAXIMA 1050Ti QD 35mm Camera.

5 comments about Samsung Maxima 105 GL QD Zoom Date 35mm Camera.

1. I read prior reviews of the Samsung 105 where complaints of missed shots were made. My Samsung 105 GLM was bought & tested by me before this review. I'd had two automatic tiny point & shoots including a non-zoom Konica (a heckuva fine camera, too) that was used by my wife for about a dozen years. I'd learned to depress the shutter button halfway for a split second to allow preset commands and auto focus to work properly and never had a missed shot even on a jet boat in Hell's Canyon white water! This is in the Samsung manual!

   My experience with the S-105 GLM proved it to be a solid- if tiny & pocket sized, full-featured quality device for comparatively little money. No, I am not in any camera business nor am I affiliated with Samsung or Amazon, but I have been a camera semi-pro for much of my 80 years! My work had been used, too, in many court cases when I was sworn.




2. I took this on a trip down the Rhine with a friend. She had her Cannon EOS Rebel 2000 and I gotta tell you, all my shots came out much better than hers and I paid $200.00 less! The colors were more vivid, the shots were sharp and in perfect focus, even the zoom shots.
   My mother used this camera at my wedding and her shots came out better than the photographers! And she usually takes horrible pictures! (She can consistently get her thumb in every shot!)
   What a great camera.
   However.....
   The lens cover tends to stick open and I am afraid the lens will get scratched. Also, it doesn't have the night portrait mode and I really thing that is a great mode to have for travel.



3. I absolutely love this camera. I paid $170 3 years ago and it was a great investment. I have never had any problems with it. The zoom is the best feature about this camera. I've been able to take some awesome pictures of the moon with 1600 speed film. Great camera!



4. Samsung Maxima 105 GL QD Zoom Date 35mm Camera
   The order was diff. than it is shown, Camera dose not function at all, the camera is has marks all over, it is very old.
   seller dose not respond at all to the emails.
   I give it a 0 for services, and item the sold



5. This is the one-up(100mm to 105mm)on a Samsung that disappeared out of my car. I've had a number of good point-and-shoot cameras, including Canon, but I took some of my best photos ever with the Samsung that went poof. I haven't finished the first roll of film in the replacement yet, but if this refurbished camera is anything like the lesser model, I shall be very happy indeed with my $24.95 purchase. I paid about $100 for the
   first one at Wal-Mart when they still sold 35mms. I got many professional-quality photos with this camera.

2 comments about Samsung MAXIMA 1400 Ti Super QD 35mm Camera.

1. I lost a camera just like this and wanted to finmd the dame thing. Just as the one I lost this one i great and was glad to find the same thing. Wouldnt have wanted to replace it if I didnt like it so well in the first place



2. The camera is easy to set up. It's also a lot of fun to use. My wife loves it. She wanted a 35 mm camera. This one was inexpensive but gave you high quality photo's. I highly recommend this camera if you want to use film instead of digital.

5 comments about Samsung Maxima 90GL QD Zoom Date 35mm Camera.

1. The Samsung 90GL is a lot of camera for the money. The zoom range is terrific and has perfect focus on close-up portrait shots. The red-eye reduction feature gives my pictures a professional quality. It also has good definition on landscape and distant subjects. We took pictures in front of a big fountain and this camera even caught the water drops! Several idiot-proof features keep me from wasting film. After an entire year of use I am happy to say that I've been happy with every single picture.



2. the camera is good, but someday I take the number six picture and the camera never work again, today nobody fix this camera.
   But I still thinking the camera is very good, the pictures was clear and high colors, I'm use this camera only twice.



3. This camera is a great compact 'point and shoot' with great features for the price. I have developed a few rolls now and am quite pleased with the picture quality. It would be nice to have date imprinting (on the back of photos) rather than in the corner. The zoom button (tiny!) is very close to the shutter button - and yes, a few pictures have been taken accidentally!! Another accident happened when my son took a picture and tripped the back cover release - only lost a few pictures from that roll. Overall, this is really a GREAT compact camera that will fit into your pocket. I'd buy this camera again - just have to be careful with the location of the buttons.



4. I purchased this camera for the features and size, I was very disappointed in what I got in the mail. The camera is not very reliable at all,sometimes it will take a picture but most times it will not work at all. I'm hoping I can return it cause buying this camera was a mistake. If you do buy this camera you need CL2 batteries in it not the el123 listed.



5. I had very few good picture before flash burned itself out (black mark inside) Finding service was enormous hassle and then costs more than camera is worth. Lasted way less than a year but missplaced the warranty so I am stuck. Will never buy this BRAND again.

5 comments about Samsung Impax 210i Zoom APS Camera.

1. A fair camera for outdoors,but my picturetaking is mostly at family gatherings,and all I see is red eyes,and some more red eyes.Useless indoors.



2. This is a very small camera in size, but LARGE in capability. I consistently get sharp mages with this camera. It is quiet and very unobtrusive. The zoom is smooth and the flash has plenty of power when used with 200 or 400 film. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a camera to carry with them all the time.



3. I purchased the camera in March 2000 and it stopped working promptly after purchase. I figured I'd give it the benifit of the doubt and had it replaced under warranty. Now that the warranty has expired the camera has stopped working again. It's a good litte camera for the money as long as you realize it may not last you very long.



4. It's compact, durable, simple to operate, and takes great pictures! Have had absolutely no problems with the camera for the 3 years I've owned it!!



5. The user who complained of "red eyes" should note that there is a red-eye setting on the camera which eliminates these concerns. It makes decent enough pictures, and especially when compared to disposable cameras, you'd really be better off with one of these if you can find it for under $20.
   
   APS cameras are really difficult to find these days, and they have their own pros and cons:
   
   Pros:
   - Three ratios for shooting (4x6in, 4x7in, 3.5x10in panorama).
   - Loading film is easier than tying a shoelace.
   - Index prints with every roll (so you can easily pick out snapshots to make reprints or to enlarge).
   - Film is safer from the threats of overexposure, since it's enclosed.
   
   Cons:
   - Slightly more difficult to find film for than a 35mm.
   - Smaller image area (by about 25%).
   
   I've been reasonably happy with mine, and mostly used it on vacations or for general photography. There's no way I'd recommend this to anyone serious about art photography, so it's funny that the thing can actually be mounted on a tripod.