Samsung Digimax S85 8MP With an array of advanced and fun controls, S-Series digital cameras give the entry-level photographer the ability to experience features commonly associated with higher skill-level cameras. With the launch of the 8-megapixel S85, Samsung takes the S-Series a step further and again expands the options for beginners looking for a digital camera that is innovative, easy to use, and stylish.
Powered by two common AA alkaline batteries, the S85 allows users to always be able to find a replaceable power source wherever they go, without having to worry about forgetting a battery charger at home. The S85 features Samsung’s SHD lens and brings a 5x optical zoom (35mm film equivalent: 38-190mm) right to shooters’ fingertips. With a focus range that starts at 1 centimeter, the S85 also allows users to experiment with macro photography and get close up with subjects, such as flowers, and capture crisp, clear images with super detail. For fast-action photography, the S85 offers a maximum shutter speed of 1/2,000 second as well as a motion capture feature that allows users to take up to seven pictures a second.
With Samsung’s proprietary ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) image stabilization system and Wise Shot technology, the S85 gives users the ability to minimize the effects of hand shake and ensure that the best shots are captured even in dimly lit conditions. Wise Shot 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. Furthermore, the S85’s Face Detection technology also makes taking pictures of family and friends a snap. Samsung’s Face Detection feature detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure to ensure better composition and image quality.
Helpful consumer’s review
I’ve had my Samsung S85 for a little over 2 weeks now. Before I purchased it , I spent many hours looking over reviews and comparisons of many different digital cameras before I decided on getting the S85. I could not find any reviews with anything negitive to say about the S85. At first I was prepared to spend anywhere from 2-250 dollars on my next camera. But after I did my research, I could not justify spending $200 plus on a Sony cybershot, when the S85 offered me all of the same features and then some, for under 130.00.
As far as picture quality goes, the color, and detail of the photos this camera takes are fantastic. Even zoomed all the way to 5X the pictures are still very clear. Once you start going into digital zoom the pictures predictably become less clear.
One thing I noticed many reviewers stating was that the interface on the camera itself is somewhat complicated and difficult to use. I can see why they say that. But it I don’t think it is a deal breaker. After playing around with the controls for a few minutes, I quickly became comfortable with how the controls worked. As far as the overall fit and finish of the camera goes. It won’t win any beauty contests, but overall the camera feels very solid.
The camera comes with 2 AA alkaline batteries included. However as the above reviewer stated, the thing eats through alkaline batteries rather fast. Rechargable batteries are a must.
