Latest – Review by CNET.co.uk (added 06 January’09)
Samsung i85 features:
- 8 megapixel
- 5x zoom
- Image stabilization
- 3.0 inch LCD screen
- SO range up to 1600
- 450MB of on board memory
- Face recognition
- Dimensions are 3.74×2.42×0.8 inches
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Review Index – (updated 06 January’09)
CNET.co.uk
“Samsung has made some great cameras, but this isn’t one of them. The pictures are fine, but the attempts at multimedia functionality have gone a bit wrong, and changes in the electronics and camera marketplace have left the i85 way behind.”
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Megapixel reviews the Samsung i85 and writes -
“What’s appealing about the i85 is that its non-photographic extras aren’t packed into the unit at the expense of its primary function–taking pictures. Overall, images captured by the DSC were very good. After all, the most fun you can have with any digital camera–even one that’s an MP3 and video player–is shoot memorable snapshots.”
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HardWareZone reviews the Samsung i85 and writes -
“At a very affordable and attractive price of $389, the Samsung i8 is a fun camera that has enough shooting power and special features to make it a useful tool for camera amateurs and buyers on a budget alike. In short, the i8 manages to produce relatively impressive digital snapshots, marrying both quality and affordability under one device for the consumer’s photography and multimedia needs and wants.”
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TechTree reviews the Samsung i85 and writes -
“The Samsung Digimax i85 is available for around Rs. 14,500 with a 1-year warranty; and for that price what you get is a very capable ultra-compact camera with a variety of high-end features.
It’s easy to use and has a good number of preset shooting modes that allow for hassle-free photography. Also, it offers a variety of effects that can be applied to images in-camera. Since it has multimedia features as well, it is great for people who travel a lot, including a downloadable World Tour Guide.
Overall, the i85 is a decent camera with well endowed features that should entice consumers into purchasing it. It’s suitable for those who are looking for a slim digicam and want that something ‘extra’. Trust me, this has got more ‘extra’ than you can handle.”
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PCAdvisor – 19 March’08 – reviews the Samsung i85 and thinks the user interface can be a little confusing. Here’s a summary of their review -
“Nice looking cameras with long list of features but in the end its image quality drags its score down. Actually image quality is not the only downside. No body like to be saddled with a slow digital camera and i85 definitely qualifies as SLOW. It’s too bad it’s such a let down because on paper and looking at the beautiful LCD you could be fooled.”
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GoodGearGuide – 10 January’08 – reviews the Samsung i85 and notes it offers too much and delivers too little. Here’s a summary of their review -
“One of the big problems this camera has is one of speed, as an example it took a full three seconds to start up, yawn. It did however have some saving grace in the image area. A lot of consumer digital cameras provide overly saturated and over the top brightness. ISO 100 didn’t present any digital noise but as soon as ISO 200 was selected noise began to be noticed.”
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Steves-Digicams – 26 November’07 – reviews the Samsung i85 and comments the performance was above average for this class of camera. Here’s an excerpt from their review conclusion -
“This is a very capable ultra-compact with a variety of high-end features. It is easy enough for anyone to use with the fully automatic and pre-set scene modes, or you can use program mode to have a little more control. There is also a large variety of effects that allow for a bit more creative photographs. This camera is perfect for someone that travels as it contains many multimedia functions, including a downloadable world tour guide, MP3 player, etc. With class average performance, pleasing image quality and a price tag around US$300 or lower, the Samsung i85 offers an excellent value for anyone who travels or those who have to have the latest “techno” gadgets with multiple functions stuffed in to one device.”
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Press Release
Samsung Takes the Multi-Purpose Digital Camera Concept to the Next Level with its New Thin Eight Mega Pixel i85
Ultra-Thin i85 Delivers a Feature-Packed Punch.
Samsung Camera today launched the eight mega pixel i85. Measuring 3.74″x2.42″x0.8″, the i85 is roughly the size of a credit card and is sure to turn heads with a brushed silver aluminum body. An impressive, 3.0″ high-resolution LCD screen dominates the back of the camera and enhances the imaging experience for end users, giving them a more detailed display to both compose their shots, review their images and enjoy video clips or movies.
SNews Imagehooters will also be amazed at the quality of the lens and optical zoom that the i85 puts at their fingertips. Going above and beyond what’s expected of an ultra-thin DSC, the i85 manages to pack in a non-protruding 5x optical zoom (35mm film equivalent: 36~180mm) NV lens boasting a maximum shutter speed of 1/2,000 sec and a super macro focus of 1cm.
The i85 is the third model in Samsung’s digital camera arsenal to feature PMP functionality, which enables users the ability to enjoy movies, music videos, television shows and even their favorite music while on-the-go. In addition to PMP, the i85 also features Samsung’s innovative World Tour Guide function, which provides travel information covering 4,500 regions in 30 countries- helping users to plan trips and find their way while on the road.
“At Samsung, we take great pride in setting new standards when it comes to technology as well as our ability to give consumers new ways to integrate their lifestyles with their electronics,” said Stewart Henderson, Vice President Marketing, Samsung Opto-Electronics America. “Essentially a lifestyle accessory for the tech savvy, the i85 gives users the ability to shed the various gadgets that they would typically take with them on a daily basis, such as their MP3 players or video cameras, and simply carry one device. And with the World Tour Guide function, which we first launched with the L74 Wide earlier this year, the i85 puts a host of valuable travel information and must-see sites right in the palm of the user’s hand.”
When setting the camera to PMP mode, i85 users can easily listen to their favorite MP3 files or watch their favorite video content on the camera’s large, 3.0″ high-resolution display. The bundled Digimax Converter software seamlessly converts the user’s MPEG, AVI, MOV, WMV and ASF files for viewing on the i85. For music on-the-go, the software can also convert MP3 and WAV audio files in several simple steps. The innovative software also allows users to view subtitles, adjust the screen size and crop and stretch the image to fit the screen as desired. The i85 also doesn’t hold back when it comes to sound either. To listen to videos or music, the i85 features a 2.5mm headphone port as well as stereo speakers boasting SRS 3D acoustic technology.
The ultra-thin i85 also features Samsung’s i-movie mode, which offers users high-resolution SVGA (800×592) MPEG-4 video and advanced editing controls. By using the camera’s Successive Recording mode, users can pause, and then resume filming of video clips without having to save the clips as individual files. Additionally, users can operate the camera’s optical zoom while filming and can engage a movie stabilizer to compensate for unwanted camera movement and subject blur.
In low-light situations, shooters can rest assured that their images will come out sharp and clear as the i85 is equipped with Samsung’s ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) image stabilization system and an ISO equivalent of 1600. When engaged, ASR helps to minimize the effects of hand shake and ensures that the best shots are captured even in dimly lit conditions.
Shooters can also take advantage of the camera’s Face Detection mode, which makes taking pictures of family and friends a snap. Samsung’s Face Detection technology detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure to ensure better composition and image quality. Additionally, the i85 also features Wise Shot, which automatically takes two consecutive pictures in rapid succession — one with ASR image stabilization enabled, and one with the flash — and prompts the user to review both and keep the preferred version of the picture.
With 14 scene modes to choose from, including Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Café, Food, and Self-Shot, shooters can effortlessly adjust the camera and capture the best image possible in any setting. Images can be saved to the camera’s 256MB of internal memory or to an external SDHC/SD card with a guaranteed maximum of 4GB.
Enabling users to further express their creativity is the “Fun” feature. This unique feature allows shooters to create a composite photo by saving up to four individual images as one. Beyond being a fun and entertaining feature, composite shot comes in handy for a number of situations, especially for use with online auction sites that limit the amount of images that can accompany an item description. As shooters can capture multiple images in one file, they can provide interested parties with a more robust display of the item they’re selling without having to pay additional fees to upload more images. Additionally, with the “Fun” feature, shooters highlight an image by sharpening the foreground and softening the focus of the background, as well as customize their saved images with photo frames, stickers of various shapes, and cartoon text bubbles.
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