Review of the Samsung i5 Digital Camera
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Samsung i5 Digital Camera Review
Introduction
In May, Samsung introduced the Digimax i5, their smallest digital camera yet, boasting a sleek stainless steel body available in silver, black, and red. Remarkably compact, it matches the width (3.53") and height (2.35") of a credit card and is just 0.68 inches thick. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, the i5 minimizes external buttons to reduce confusion.
Design and Build
Out of the Box
Despite its compact size, the Samsung i5 provides a solid feel. The large 2.5" LCD screen stands out, especially considering the camera's dimensions. Included with the camera is a compact docking station, staying connected to your PC for effortless photo and video transfers while charging the device. The docking base also allows TV hookups. For travel, the supplied USB and AV cables can be used without the docking station.
Memory and Storage
The camera impressively offers 50MB of internal memory, unlike many competitors that provide a mere 16MB. This capacity holds up to twenty 5.0-megapixel images in Super Fine mode or 3 minutes and 38 seconds of full-frame MPEG-4 video. Additionally, the SD memory slot supports cards up to 2GB, allowing for significant storage expansion.
Features and Functionality
Layout and Design
The i5’s dimensions make it as portable as a business card, easily fitting into a provided belt-loop pouch. The minimalistic design includes a sliding lens cover that protects the lens, flash, and AF assist light.
Scene and Macro Modes
A range of scene modes caters to most shooting needs, although it lacks a sports mode for higher shutter speed shooting. The macro capabilities are impressive, with three modes:
- Auto Macro Mode: Focuses from 2" to infinity when in wide angle.
- Super Macro Mode: Allows focusing as close as 0.39", perfect for detailed shots of small objects.
- Standard Macro Mode: Focuses within a 2" to 20" range.
Each setup provides flexibility for diverse photography styles.
Performance and Usability
The i5 performs acceptably in various lighting conditions. While its start-up time is quick at two seconds, the camera's shot-to-shot pace is slower, taking about 2.5 seconds in single-shot mode. The continuous shooting mode experiences screen blackout until capturing is complete. Shutter lag is notable at almost one second.
Highlights
The camera's stainless steel body, internal 3x optical zoom, intuitive menu system, and large 2.5" TFT LCD are standout features. It includes a 30 fps MPEG-4 video mode with audio and zoom capability, alongside exceptional super macro functionality for small object photography. The night mode excels in low-light settings, producing sharp results even without a tripod mount, which is somewhat mitigated by using a stable surface or self-timer.
Display and Docking
The bright 2.5" display works well indoors and outdoors, although night-time framing can be challenging. Docking with the LCD facing forward allows for convenient slide shows, especially when connected to a TV.
Conclusion
The Samsung i5 is a pocket-sized camera balancing features with image quality, offering strong slow-shutter performance and overall user enjoyment. If a thin, feature-packed camera meets your needs, consider the Samsung i5 a worthwhile option.
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