Samsung DigiMax Pro 815 Digital Camera (8.0MP, 3264x2448, 15x Opt, CompactFlash Slot )

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Pros
Huge 3.5-inch LCD and 15X zoom
Tons of manual controls
Cons
Lacks image stabilization

Samsung Pro815 Review

by Paul Jasper

- The $700 (as of August 25, 2006) Samsung Pro815 is a dream camera for serious photographers. This bulky 8-megapixel camera looks like a digital SLR and packs a multitude of features and settings for the ultimate in control over your pictures.

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User Reviews for Samsung DigiMax Pro 815 Digital Camera (8.0MP, 3264x2448, 15x Opt, CompactFlash Slot )

Reviewed by: amdfast

Duration of ownership: 2 Months

Strengths: Optical Zoom very impressive. 3.5 LCD mind blowing. Pictures Quality unbelievable. Indoor picture excellent, clear and bright. Outdoors bright and beautiful.

Weaknesses: None

Overall Evaluation: This is a great Camera. One of the best Camera I had so far, and believe me I had a lots of them. I took pictures outdoors with full Zoom and they didn't have any blur at all. Very impressive. I would recommend it, to anybody that love to take pictures.
Reviewed by: pawtraitd

Duration of ownership: 2 Months

Strengths: long zoom, uses compact flash storage, long battery life

Weaknesses: heavy, shutter lag, focus hunts in low light

Overall Evaluation: Even though it say Pro in the name it is far from it. An entry level dSLR Canon or Nukon would have been a better but. Focusing is slow and erratic in low light, shutter lag causes problems with action photography - you can use multiple image capture, but I prefer to take on shot and get it right. Also the electronic viewfinder is HORRIBLE - a pro needs optical. $500 would be too much for this camera - $700 is robbery.

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