Samsung TL500
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Approximate retail price:
$389.95
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Summary: A 10-megapixel camera from Samsung with a 3-inch LCD, 3x optical zoom, an image stabilizer and manual controls.
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Type: Advanced Point-and-shoot
About - Samsung TL500

The TL500 is a 10-megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom and has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 24mm-72mm. It has a live-view 3-inch LCD.

Because it does not accept interchangeable lenses, we consider this model an advanced point-and-shoot.

The camera has a maximum aperture of f/1.8. The camera's shutter speed range is 16 seconds to 1/1500 of a second.

The TL500 stores photos and video on SD/SDHC memory cards and has 22MB of in-board storage. It captures images as JPG or RAW files at a top resolution of 3648 x 2736 and SD-resolution video as MP4 files at a top resolution of 640 x 480 at 30 fps.

Like most digital cameras, this model comes with a proprietary rechargeable battery.

This advanced point-and-shoot has 9 autofocus points. It also includes 2 flash modes (for the on-board flash), 12 exposure modes, and an exposure compensation control that can be set at +/-2 EV. The image stabilization system for this camera is lens-based.

The TL500 measures 4.9 inches wide by 2.8 inches high by 2.2 inches deep, and weighs 13 ounces (with battery, memory card, and strap).

About This Brand

Samsung has produced some very inexpensive compact digital cameras and some innovative models, including "dual view" cameras that have LCDs on the front and back of the camera body. The company has introduced some cameras similar to a micro four-thirds model, but with a larger, APS-C sensor.  The NX-series camera includes key SLR features, including interchangeable lenses, but has the small size and weight of a point-and-shoot.

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Features & Specs - Samsung TL500
info LCD size (in.) 3
info Live view No
info Image stabilizer L
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General Information
Manufacturer Samsung
Manufacturer Website Address www.samsungusa.com
Product Series TL
Product Model TL500
Product Name TL500 Compact Camera
Product Type Compact Camera
User Reviews - Samsung TL500
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5.0
Great Pictures, Excellent Rotating LCD.
4/18/2012
Pros
Decent performance/quality
Easy to use
Great value
Lightweight/portable
Live view/moveable LCD
Lots of useful options
Cons
No automatic lens cap
Best Uses
Family
Travel
Comment:
I use this for all kinds of photography. The rotating lcd viewfinder is excellent. The only downside is the lens cap. I lose things so I tied the lens cap to the strap and it gets in the way. An automatic cap would make this camera great.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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