Latest – Review and Sample Photos by Megapixel (added 22 January’09)
Samsung TL34HD announced on July 16, 2008 is a 14.7 megapixel HD capable point-and-shoot digital camera that features a 28 mm wide 3.6x Schneider optical zoom lens, 3 inch touch screen LCD, dual image stabilization, face detection and a high ISO of 3200.
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Reviewer Index – (updated 22 January’09)
Megapixel
“The quality of images shot with the TL34 were a mixed bag. Outdoor performance was better than indoor performance. Shooting with the built-in flash yielded a variety of results from good images to ones that were washed out. Noise was a problem with indoor photos as well as with images captured at light sensitivity settings over 400.”
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CNET
“Not having to dig through menus for changing even the most advanced features is definitely a boon and will likely encourage more photo experimentation. Performance is overall very good, too.”
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Geek
“It is capable of taking very nice images, especially outside with the resolution all the way up, There are some annoyances, like that the camera can output in 720p and 1080i, but you have to buy an optional HDMI cradle (the SCC-NV5HD) in order to use these features.”
Cameratown
“It’s not a professional’s camera, but it definitely has the ability to capture stunning photographs. While image quality degrades a bit in lower lighting, the camera easily holds its own with any other camera in this price range when it comes to noise levels – and most likely outperforms a good majority of them.”
Steves Digicams
“The High ISO noise, above average amounts of CA, and the difficult to use touch screen system really bring this camera down”
Digital Camera Info
“Its interface was excellent, the touch-screen functioned far better than most of the competition, and it scored very well in the majority of our tests, especially white balance.”
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Digital Trends
“It takes very nice shots in good light, but it loses detail in shadows and focusing isn’t super sharp. Video quality is solid too, but audio caliber is screechingly bad.”
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Actual Owner Feedback
“The camera works reasonable well but it has significant problems that you should be aware of. It’s sad that Samsung would release a camera with such good specs, a new touch interface and then give such poor attention to the user experience.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“After having spent some time with this camera, I have a very positive impression of it. Instead of blowing up the picture to 500 percent and looking for purple fringing, I looked at it from the aspect of “how good is an 8 by 10 printout? And, “How good does it look on a TV or a computer screen?”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“I am hoping to return this camera as the video playback is terrible. It is next to impossible to find a media player that will recognize the format for which it records(MPG4). Picture quality is good however, if your looking for quality video, do not buy.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
Sample Photos
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Specifications
Press Excerpt
16 July 2008 – Samsung is breaking new ground with the launch of the world’s highest 14.7 megapixel 28mm Wide angle lens digital camera. The Samsung NV100HD continues the style and smart functionality of the NV range and boasts impressive high definition technology.
The new flagship of the NV range – the NV100HD has a world class 28mm Schneider Kreuznach Wide Angle Lens incorporated into its sleek body design and features Samsung’s intuitive Smart Touch 2.0 User Interface, Smart Touch makes it easier to navigate the cameras comprehensive set of features and with the ‘Matrix Menu’ users can now change functions even faster. Incorporating Smart Touch within a touch screen gives the user fast access to creative settings as well as intuitive control of images, for example, a simple X on the screen signifies delete.
The 14.7 megapixel NV100HD enables users to record high definition videos and super sharp movie-quality recordings. The camera’s High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) and Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) delivers crystal-clear images and movies via a single cable for ease of use. Users can now watch their movies and pictures on a big-screen LCD or plasma – with superior HD quality. Samsung’s Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) means that it is possible to control the NV100HD and compatible Samsung TVs with just one remote control.
720p resolution video can be recorded at up to 30 frames per second and is easy to view on the 3.0” hVGA LCD screen. This screen has been specifically designed with 460K pixels to provide more detail and sharper images to view. The NV100HD also includes Dual Image Stabilisation – by integrating Optical and Digital Image Stabilisation the user obtains vastly improved image quality and outstanding shots without the blur, even in low light conditions.
The NV100HD ultra-compact digital camera also features a highly sensitive ISO 3200 and Samsung’s Perfect Portrait System which contains a range of features; “Face Detection”, locates the subject’s face within the frame and automatically adjusts auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality for portraits; in “Blink Detection Mode” the camera will take a series of shots when closed eyes are detected, to ensure subjects are captured with their eyes open; in “Smile Mode” a picture is automatically taken when smiles are detected in “Beauty Shot” mode facial skin is retouched for a brighter and smoother skin tone.
“Thanks to the success of our award-winning NV range Samsung has achieved a number one position in the compact market. The NV100HD which has advanced features and a ground breaking Touch Screen Interface takes the success of NV into another phase” said Robert King, Director, Samsung Cameras UK.
The NV100HD is priced at £229 and comes complete with a rechargeable battery system. It will be available from leading high street and online retailers from August 2008. All Samsung Cameras include a two year warranty. Customers requiring further information should call 0845 726 7864 or visit samsungcamera.co.uk
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