Samsung Digimax D103

Advantages: 10.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, easy to use
Disadvantages: Rotated photos return to origional state

...my step dad bought a Samsung Digimax D103. He bought it mainly because it boasts 10.1 mega pixels, which produces a really good picture. I used this camera on a recent holiday to Lake Garda and I am very impressed with it. The Features The camera has many different features which I have listed below: 10.1 Megapixels Optical 3x Zoom Large 2.5" LCD Easy Grip ISO 1000 Powerful movie functions (MPEG-4 VGA 30fps) 4cm Macro & Auto macro Manual ...
...can be found at the Samsung website: http://samsungcamera.co.uk/product/proview.asp?proluid=2461&catuid=11&ta bmenu=2#tabs The Samsung website also says that the camera can come with an optional docking station, but the one I have didn't. The D103 uses SD cards which are readily availably in various sizes. As the camera is 10.1 mega pixels, the pictures take up a lot of room, so you will require a fairly large capacity card. However, the camera ... Read review

Advantages: Nice pictures and set of features for the semi-pro consumer.
Disadvantages: BATTERY LIFE is terrible, the worst ever experienced. This thing eats batteries.

...an explanation that this had actually been a common problem with that particular model. So overall, great service from Currys (WILL use again), but appalling manufacturing from SAMSUNG (WILL NOT use again) - To think SAMSUNG used to have good reputation...Appalling. DO NOT purchase this camera if you wish to take more than 3 pictures per set of batteries, you have been warned.... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, good quality picture, user friendly
Disadvantages: Bateries need changing after every 45 shots taken, videos in AVI format

...It is probably the cheapest 10.1 mega-pixel camera on the UK market. Samsung is also good trusted brand, so it seems to be just the perfect product to buy. It has large LCD which is really helpful when taking pictures. It is very user friendly. As the pictures have such high resolution they are great. I had 5.1 mega-pixel camera before this one and you can really tell the difference. The videos you take are saved in AVI format and when you save it to PC, you will not be able to view it in the usual packages such as Windows Media Player, Real Time Player or Quick Time Player. In fact, I have no clue which program you CAN view it in! The far worst drawback is, how it sucks out batteries. If you go for holiday and plan to take quite a few pictures, you must take with you loads of spare batteries. I went for holiday, had brand new... Read review

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Advantages: Quality photos and video, small, loads of features
Disadvantages: Batteries, A bit pricy (although it is brand new)

...Being new to the world of digital cameras (I've been using disposable ones for the last 4 years!!) I had no idea what to look for or what is good, all I knew was the more mega pixels the better quality. I brought this camera in the January sales for over half price (so it said) at £130, with a RRP of £300. I will be honest, I have been absolutely delighted with it although whether I would have paid £300 for it is highly unlikely. For the more serious photographer maybe it is worth that, I don't know, as I just use it for taking photos of trips, special occasions or nights outs. The D103 has a massive 10 mega pixels which give incredible picture quality. It also has a function where you can lower the number of mega pixels if you want in order to store more photos (e.g. take 6 or 7 mega pixel photos). Equipped with a 3x optical zoom... Read review

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