Latest – Review and Sample Photos by Pocket-lint (added 31 December ‘07)
Samsung S1050 features:
- 10.1 megapixels
- 5x optical zoom
- Face detection
- ISO up to 1600
- 3.0 inch LCD
- 45 MB of internal memory
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Read More Reviews – (updated 31 December ‘07)
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Pocket-lint – 31 December’07 – reviews the Samsung S1050 and notes that image quality is simple fantastic at lower ISO settings. Here is s summation of their review verdict -
“As long as you stay at low ISO it delivers excellent image quality however, when you increase ISO digital noise becomes an issue. Slow performance, confusing menu layout, and difficult handling combine to make this camera less than attractive.”
T3 – 29 November’07 – reviews the Samsung S1050 and points out that on paper this camera looks great but in real life just does not stack up. Here is their review verdict -
“With so many things going in its favor, it’s such a shame that they’ve stumbled over the simplest hurdle. You could solve the battery problem with the optional SNB-2512 battery and charger kit, but let’s face it — if you’re spending this much on a camera, you don’t want to have to splash another wad of cash to be able to use it to its full capacity.”
Steve’s Digicams reviews the Samsung S1050 and writes;
“Bottom line – the Samsung S1050 is a nice 10-megapixel digital package. With great image quality, average performance, and loads of useful features, I feel the S1050 will make a great choice for anyone who is in the market for a well rounded, compact and versatile digicam. With a street price of $299 or less, it offers a good value.”
Computer Active – 7/17/2007 – has reviewed the Samsung S1050 and writes, “Although it has all the settings for creative control, this camera would best suit those that like to point and shoot. It’s just a little fussy when the light is less than perfect, struggling sometimes to focus and being too noisy when the ISO is set high.”
PhotoReview – 4/23/2007 – has reviewed the 10.1 megapixel Samsung S1050 and writes, “Shots taken with the test camera showed most of the characteristics of a small-sensor, high-resolution digicam. Although pictures were bright and colourful, highlights were frequently blown-out and shadows were dark and noise-affected, even at high resolution and quality settings.”
Sample Test Photos
[Sample Test Photos at Pocket-lint]
[Sample Photos at Steve's Digicams]
[Sample Photos at Samsung]
Specifications
[Official Samsung Specifications]
Owners Manual
Press Release
8 January 2007 – Samsung Cameras today announced the release of the S1050, a point-and-shoot digital camera with a premium quality 10.1 mega-pixel image sensor. Coupled with a super-sharp 5x optical zoom lens, the S1050 combines the hardware that demanding photographers require of a camera with intuitive ease-of-use.
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Samsung S1050 query: I am desperate to find out the specifications of what must go into the DC receptacle.
The user manual makes no mention of this.
I tried to contact Samsung on their official site but get no joy.
I have an external power supply originally meant for a Sony that also had two NiCd batteries and is rated at 4,2V 1,5A but will not connect it until I have confirmation that it is safe.
No-one locally or thusfar anywhere else seems to be able to answer this question.
Taking my question a little further it would be nice to know if the camera has control circuitry to charge the batteries from that socket or whether they are disconnected when inserting the DC plug.
Hans……
I was trying to discover the information, especially as I need to take a series of Macro pictures of Archaelogical artifacts, I will need a DC power source to keep the cost of batteries down! I’ve already contacted Samsung UK, who also don’t know the answer (what surprise!), but have promised to escalate in enquiry. I think you’ll need a 3volt 1.5amp PSU as its carrying out a powering & NOT charging function with the camera.
DON’T select the wrong tip polarity or you’ll fry the camera!!!
My guess its a 3v DC supply, (as it says 3v DC on the rubber port flap!) My second “guess” is that it’s a positive tip plug that’s needed to plug into the DC in socket, about 1.5mm diameter with a “yellow” tip to denote the correct size of plug used in multiple plug Universal Power Supply units that can “swap”
the polarity of the tip by rotating the two-pin plug on the end of the cable.
DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL WE KNOW FOR SURE ABOUT THE TIP POLARITY(ie positive or negative tip), email me to see what I learn from Samsung UK.