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Having done my research I opted for the Samsung L730 (Black, but also available in red or silver) - and both myself and my parents were very happy with the choice. This model retails for just under £100 on various online stores, then add the cost of enhancing the paltry 16mb internal memory ... Read review
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Advantages: Price, video mode, auto focus, auto exposure Disadvantages: slow shutter speed
...research I opted for the Samsung L730 (Black, but also available in red or silver) - and both myself and my parents were very happy with the choice. This model retails for just under £100 on various online stores, then add the cost of enhancing the paltry 16mb internal memory to something a little meatier (1gb) and a padded case for when it is dropped - which it will be. Total cost, £120.
For this small amount we actually got a very ... ...in my opinion and the Samsung delivers on this front.
Aesthetically the camera is nothing special but it is small (95x59x21mm), sleek, light (132.6g - without battery) and well built with an aluminium case suitable for withstanding hard knocks.
Other than price, it was a great choice because it is so easy to use. There is an intelligent dial on the top which allows you to easily switch between different functions. There is a clever ... more
A couple of months ago my parents decided to finally buy a digital camera and sent out yours truly on a mission to find an easy to use, cheap digital camera. Emphasis on the cheap. The camera would be used mainly for indoor shots at family functions etc and so there would be no need for a camera capable of capturing a crystal clear image of say a leopard hunting prey on safari. This was to be a camera suitable for every day use
I'd like to think I know a little bit about digital cameras, but wasn't sure I'd be good at sticking to a budget as previously I had searched for the specs and then just paid the cost rather than having a price in mind. Having done my research I opted for the Samsung L730 (Black, but also available in red or silver) - and both myself and my parents were very happy with the choice. This model retails for just under £100 on various online stores, then add the cost of enhancing the paltry 16mb internal memory to something a little meatier (1gb) and a padded case for when it is dropped - which it will be. Total cost, £120.
For this small amount we actually got a very decent camera. 7.2 megapixel CCD which is about average in todays camera market and a 3x optical and 5x digital zoom capability which are again more or less industry standard. Bear in mind the lens is not Carl-Zeiss quality like you get with the Cybershot range put the pictures we got out of it were more than acceptable quality for printing off standard-size photographs which is exactly what we needed.
The camera has a 2.5" LCD screen which get lighter and darker depending on the conditions. Again nothing ground breaking here but a good quality LCD screen is a must in my opinion and the Samsung delivers on this front. Aesthetically the camera is nothing special but it is small (95x59x21mm), sleek, light (132.6g - without battery) and well built with an aluminium case suitable for withstanding hard knocks. Other than price, it was a great choice because it is so easy to use. There is an intelligent dial on the top which allows you to easily switch between different functions. There is a clever "children" mode which allows blur-free pictures of moving objects. I have to say this does not work 100% of the time but the outcome is not bad for a camera in this price range. There is a built in red-eye fix which is always nice for family portraits and an "Advanced Shake Reduction" for taking pictures in low light without a flash that are not stupidly blurred beyond all recognition as with some cameras.
Given my parents are no professional photographers, the Samsung's AF and AE functions are perfect for ensuring good quality printable snaps. AF (Auto Focus) recognises faces in the picture and focuses on them and the AE (Auto Exposure) manages the light to ensure the highest possible image quality. These two features, coupled with the ease of use make this camera ideal for the amateur. I was very impressed with the results, blurring was absolutely minimal on some shots and non-existant on the majorty. I own a much more expensive camera and this digicam matched the picture quality a lot of the time. Samsung's digimax software is also easy to use even for the non technically minded.
One feature that my parents don't use that much is the video recording function. This is unfortunate as the quality is exceptional. It records at resolutions from 320x240 to 800x592 and the quality really is up there with any digital camera that I have used. This is some feat for a camera that retails at just under £100!
In terms of negatives, well there really aren't many that I can reasonably find. I mean the design isn't amazing with the battery door being a little flimsy. Also, the shutter speed is not as quick as other cameras on the market and the time it takes to turn the camera on and get it ready to take the shot is noticeably slower than other digicams.
The Samsung L series are popular for beginners for ease of use, features and price. I personally believe that you will not find a better quality pictures nor range of features elsewhere. To recap for under £100 you get 7 MP, 5x digi zoom, 3x opti zoom, superb video quality, auto focus, auto exposure, good night shots, excellent daylight shots and very easy to use. 100% recommended in its price range.
In the box: Warranty Camera strap Software CD Ac adaptor USB cable Rechargeable battery AV cable
Advantages: everything at your finger tips Disadvantages: n/a
SAMSUNG L730 is easy-to-use and high range of features and will suit anyone of any level.
The camera technology and 1600 ISO sensitivity work together to reduce blur in photos taken in low-lit conditions without a flash.
The L730 includes a face-detection mode for group photos and backlit snaps; (so great for shaking hands) iMovie video recording mode for capture SVGA-quality footage; and several different scene modes to automatically adjust the ... ...*a 3x optical zoom, *intelligent scrolling wheel * 2.5" LCD screen. ----INTERNAL MENUS----
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Thai, Arabic and Malay
----SIZE----
95 x 59 x 21 mm
----WEIGHT----
132.6 grams
----COMPATILBLE WITH----
Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, XP Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3
----INTERNAL MEMORY----
16 MB
----LCD DISPLAY----
2.5" LCD screen - 230,000 ...
trance-princess 22.02.2008
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Advantages: Cheap and easy to use Disadvantages: No memory card and no lead to download to PC
We had been looking for a digital camera for ages.
as we know nothing about cameras we started by having a look on lots of websites and reading many reviews. We wanted something with good Mega pixels and the L730 is as good as your going to get for this price. when we first took the camera out of the box we were very impressed with the styling of the camera.
After charging up the camera we started taking a few photos of the house and our dog. The ... ...use for what we required but the camera has alot of added extras and fun images you can add to your pictures. The only downfall was the camera has a very small memory and we were not advised to buy a SD memory card ( BUY A SD MEMORY CARD). i would advise you to purchase a large memory card as internal memory can only hold about 3 pictures on 7.2 mp mode. Taking pictures you get a Lovely 2.5 lcd screen on the back that helps you preview your pictures ...
dazz-jane 11.08.2008 (13.08.2008)
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Advantages: great pictures, lots of options Disadvantages: need a memory card to go with it
got this for christmas and been looking for a digital camera for ages.
well for starters i wanted something with good mp and 7.2 is a good start. when i first started taking photos with camera i was very impressed with the quailty and style of camera, the controls are quiet simple but need to check the manual to get all the benefits out of it. You can change the size of the photo quailty from 7.2 right down to about 1 mp so you can choose between ... ...much memory you have depends on how may photos it can hold. i would advise to get a memory card quiet big as internal memory can only hold about 3 pictures on 7.2 mp mode. on taking pictures you get a big 2.5 lcd screen on back that make it great to see your pictures and movies, also makes it easy to use the menu. The face reconistion is fantastic, it picks up all the face on screen and puts them in focus so you get great pictures of groups of people, ...
NEILBIKERBOY 04.01.2008
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ok i agree that the camera is good for the money however i have 2 pc's and the lead supplied with the camera does'nt fit either of them and as for trying to find a lead that will connect my camera to one of my pc's or actually contacting anyone is concerned...well i've given up ...
richbolt 23.08.2008
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Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye Reduction
Built-in
Effective Flash Range
0.3 m - 4.6 m
Lens system
Type
Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm - f/3.0-5.6
Focal Length
6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
38 - 114mm
Focus Adjustment
Automatic
Auto Focus
TTL contrast detection
Min Focus Range
80 cm
Macro Focus Range
10cm
Lens Aperture
F/3.0-5.6
Optical Zoom
3 x
Zoom Adjustment
Motorised drive
Additional features
Self Timer Delay
10 sec, 2sec
Additional Features
Audio recording, USB 2.0 compatibility, date/time stamp, DPOF support, sharpness control, digital image rotation, PictBridge support, colour control, resizing an image, saturation control, in-camera red-eye fix, in-camera film editing, contrast control, face detection, USB charging, Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR)
Self Timer
Built-in
Connections
Connector Type
1 x composite video/audio output
1 x USB
1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s)
1 x SD Memory Card
Software
Software
Drivers & Utilities
System requirements for pc connection
Operating System Support
MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.0 - 10.4
Peripheral Devices
USB port, CD-ROM Drive, XGA monitor
System Requirements Details
Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium II - 450 MHz - 128 MB - 200 MB
MacOS X - PowerPC G3 - 64 MB - 110 MB
Manufacturer's product description
The Samsung L730 camera combines Samsung's advanced image processing technology and Samsung's Intelligent Face Recognition Technology, encased in a compact aluminium body. Samsung's Intelligent Face Recognition Technology, detects the subject's face and automatically adjusts auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality in portraits.
Good features and functions and of course a long zoom. 
