Samsung SL30 - digital camera

Description: The Samsung SL30 is a 10.2-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $100.

Pros: Has a 10.2-megapixel resolution, which is considerably higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 4.3 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Made for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Samsung
• Part Number: EC-SL30ZPBA/US

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.7 in
• Depth 1 in
• Height 2.5 in
• Weight 4.2 oz
• Enclosure Color Pink

• Main Features

• Resolution 10.2 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 10,300,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 3 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Dawn, Text, Beauty, Sunset, Children, Close-up, Fireworks, Landscape, Anti shake, Back light, Beach/snow, Night mode, Portrait mode
• Max Shutter Speed 1/1500 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 8 sec
• Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white)
• Digital Video Format AVI, MJPEG
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480, AVI - 640 x 480, AVI - 320 x 240, AVI - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 11 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 3648 x 2736, JPEG 3072 x 2304, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 3648 x 2052, JPEG 3648 x 2432

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Features AF illuminator

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm - F/3.2-5.8
• Focal Length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 105 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 31.5 in
• Macro Focus Range 10-80cm
• Lens Aperture F/3.2-5.8
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Features Built-in lens shield

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Face retouch, Face detection, Audio recording, Built-in speaker, Contrast control, Resizing an image, Sharpness control, Brightness control, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, Saturation control, Built-in help guide, In-camera red-eye fix, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital image stabilization

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Mono

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Adobe Reader, Samsung Master, Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later
• Peripheral Devices USB port, XGA monitor, CD-ROM drive
• System Requirements Details Windows 2000/XP/Vista - Pentium III - 256 MB - 250 MB, MacOS X 10.3 or later - PowerPC G3 - 256 MB - 110 MB

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Carrying strap
• Cables Included USB cable

• Battery

• Supported Battery AA
• Supported Battery 2 x AA Alkaline battery ( Included )

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 5 - 85%

Samsung

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
• Address: 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ. 07660
• Phone: 1-800-726-7864
• Fax: 1-973-601-6001