samsung nv

1. Posted: Jul 25 2008

   This is an awesome little camera. After a ton of research I was set on the NV10 but after I fond out that 10 megapixels can be too much I settled on the NV30. So I ordered it from here on Amazon. When I got it and opened it up the first thing I liked was how small it was. I thought it'd be bigger for some reason but it is definately great for pocket carrying. The camera also looks amazing and is nice and sleek. I love it and it takes great pictures. - Pros: Small stylish look Different scene modes are cool Very easy to use Tons of features Photo editing right on there Dual image stabilizer Face Detection Red eye removal Awesome intuitive touch buttons Very very fast startup - Cons: When pics are edited it saves both the edited and the original'can be good thing tho Could have more zoom but its fine -Overall: Great! Awesome! Takes great pics, many features, best image stabilizer you can get (dual), everything you would want in a camera at a great price! Cant be beat!! (some of my pictures are under the user images)

2. Posted: Jun 12 2008

   This is a neat little camera. I thought it was going to be a bit bigger but was surprised at how compact it was. (Not a bad thing). Takes pretty good pictures but shows up a little blurry on the LCD for some odd reason. Once the pictures were loaded to the computer, the image looked a lot better then on the LCD screen. The zoom function is a little disappointing. At only 3x and 2x digital zoom. Pictures came out blurry with using max zoom. Also, the self-timer mode was also disappointing. The camera only uses led flashes to tell you went to get ready instead of both "led and audio beeps" to warn you. Other than that, the camera is awesome for the price. Plenty of manual options for intermediated users and also has an AUTO mode for a quick point and shoot. The rear controls takes some time to get use to, but after 30mins of playing with it, I got it down. Very nice user friendly controls. Works like a "touch-screen" but uses the sensors along the LCD to maneuver thru the controls. The start-up time is pretty quick. I didn't time it but I can safely say it takes less then 1-2 seconds from pushing the power button and getting ready to take pictures. Theres a couple of nice quick manuals features on the top left that lets you take black and white, vivid, etc etc. pictures. But I don't use it. I have a photo editing software to do all that. But its a nice quick feature for those who want to take pictures with a little effect to match the mood. Has all the features you have come to known with a digital camera. This camera would be a perfect 5 if the zoom options were better (5x optical) and if the Self-Timer options had an audio warning options instead of LED flashes.

3. ( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: May 12 2008

   I agree with everything that the previous reviewer said. The fuzziness of the previews is disconcerting at first. But if you zoom into an area, you can quickly see that the focus is actually crisp. I have no idea why the previews are so fuzzy. I was looking for a "compromise" camera small enough to carry in a shirt pocket for snapshots during a trip or at a party. The three main features that attracted me to this model were: 1) a unique interface that quickly lets you access many specialized functions using a vertical and horizontal grid (great for people from an SLR background); 2) A very satisfying metal body and ergonomic feel, without being heavy; 3) a Schneider lens. Schneider isn't well-known in the USA, but they make many specialized lenses. Their enlarger lenses can be considered the "Leicas of the darkroom", so I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. This is a very user-friendly and convenient camera that takes great photos.

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1. Posted: Jul 18 2008

   can aney one help me i have samsung nv3 tell me how lond do i chard the battery

2. Posted: Apr 7 2008

   I bought this camera after returning the Nikon coolpix s51. I am so happy that I did. This camera has all the functions you could need and more, not to mention the picture quality is awesome. I was expecting a huge disappointment because of my previous experience with digital cameras but this was a great investment. If your looking for a camera that will take awesome family photos and something compact this is it.

3. Posted: Jan 24 2008

   Compre la camara pues al ver los buenas referencias a su favor, pero no me gusto del todo. Yo no se mucho de camaras pero al menos se cual toma buenas fotos, me imagine que esta seria una de ellas, pero al tomar algunas fotos, algunas salian con puntos blancos como si hubiera polvo en la atmosfera, y casi muchas me siguen saliendo asi, yo pense que estaria sucio el lete, pero lo he limpiado un monton de veces y no veo ningun cambio, pense en regresarla en unos dias mas, pero me paso algo triste, ayer se me cayo y se me raspo de un lado, asi que no podre regresarla. Me quedare con ella pero no podre tomar fotos que en el momento deseo que salgan bien, sino tomar varias a la misma vez a fin de que salga una que no tenga puntos blancos. Les recomiendo regresarla si les llega a suceder igual a mi. Antes que se arrepientan.

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1. Posted: Aug 16 2007

   I have had this camera about a month and am still getting familiar with it even though it is quite easy to use. The shots it takes are excellent even on half quality and the video function is great with about 40 mins of footage on a 1 GB card. The zoom is a bit weak and the digital zoom is all but useless in my opinion. My only complaint is the shutter lag and the camera can turn itself on via the playback switch if it is carried in a pocket without a case. The battery life is excellent

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1. Posted: Mar 22 2008

   I am not a photographer or a tech geek. This is my second digital camera and compared to my 1st digital cam this is the best ever. The tech geeks at work all loved it as well.

2. ( 2 of 2 found this review helpful ) Posted: Dec 28 2007

   I shoot professionally; have for over 35 years. Digital has been my platform of choice since 1998, but it really didn't come into it's own, until during the 2003-2004 season. I've shot a lot of different digital cameras; both P-N-S and DSLR; and several digital back units on medium and large format devices. So, when I say this little camera amazed me, that's no small statement. I was quite honestly... blown away! I'll state upfront these things I do NOT like about the camera: 1) BATTERY LIFE is ABYSMAL ... when a digital camera offers the ability to record over 500, 7.2MP images or 1h30min+ of MPEG4 video + audio, the consumer should expect a battery to match this capacity; and this is with only 1GB SD card. How much more frustrating would this be with a 2GB or 4GB card? A lot! 2) AUDIO DISRUPT on ZOOM in VIDEO MODE ... this is disturbing and aggravating. It should not be a problem, but it is. 3) NO RAW FORMAT ... why the people at Samsung did not provide this camera with RAW shooting capability is a mystery to me. If it did, I would be shooting this camera at least 40% of the time over my DSLR's. I shoot 100% of my images - on the DSLR's - in RAW. I would shoot more w/ the Samsung if it were capable of shooting in RAW. That's it. Yes. That's it. The Samsung NV7 is not going to win the 'eyecatcher' camera award. It's not 'cute'. And the lens does not retract into the body providing the slick, credit card in the pocket fit most of today's budding digital consumers have been led to believe is good. It may look nice, but not if you're looking for quality photography. The glass lens - yes, real glass - used is a very high quality lens. This is a full 90% of the quality of any image: digital or analog. So, if I can have glass over plastic - I take glass. It's heavier and bulkier, true. But the images are also worth the effort in capturing them. I initially recommended this camera to my son. He purchased one and gave it a glowing report. Within a week we were vacationing together and I had opportunity to 'test drive it'; and I did. I was even more impressed. I ordered one for myself that evening. Within 3 days I was in full experimentation mode. I recorded over 1000 images, in nearly every conceivable condition: bright beach light to pitch black. Outside, inside, action, still. Static and dynamic backgrounds and subjects. In the full range of focus options, ISO and camera settings. I was most impressed with it's ability to capture crisp images in low-light, hand-held conditions. Even when the subjects (little kids and animals!) were less than static! With a full range of WB, Fstop, Shutter, Focus and ISO ... many of these even in the auto-modes! ... capturing quality images was not difficult at all! And being able to read, clearly!, the large 2.5" (6.35cm) LCD screen was real joy; especially if you're like me and need a 'skosh more size' in reading the data! Because it does not allow interchangeable lens use, I will not be going to this camera all the time. But I have found a very useful niche for it. With this one camera + a digital audio recorder, I can record an hour long interview, post produce and have it online in less than 20 minutes. All from a tool chest that cost less than $500! And I can still get publication grade JPEG stills, too. I've read the other comments mentioning the image noise and the motor noise. Well, I've seen as much image noise in cameras costing 10X this one and as for motor noise.. those cameras (from 4 different manufacturers, BTW) make this camera's 'motor noise' sound like a gnat squeak! So, it's not really an issue. In all the variations in which I captured images in those 1000 shots, there would have been plenty of opportunity to see and hear - key word here - UNACCEPTABLE ... noise. When you shoot at 400 ISO there is noise; that is to be expected. When you shoot with a camera that weighs in at less than 6 oz., it won't have the 'stability' of a larger camera. But most of them don't have image stabilization either. I did not find any unexpected or more than usual - or again - key word here - UNACCEPTABLE ... problems. I would recommend this camera for anyone serious about taking excellent photos. I will also say, it's a very good teaching tool for anyone wanting to learn to take professional photos. If this camera recorded in RAW file format, I'd recommend it as a professional camera. However, in the hands of an experienced photographer, this camera will do a very fine job of fulfilling professional needs within its boundaries. I do not list the CCD sensor as a problem, for the CCD is superior in quality capture to the CMOS sensor; when capturing static to limited dynamics subjects: still life, scenics, limited motion. But the CCD will not capture action shots as well as the CMOS sensor. A common problem that plagues many in the 'family fun shots' category; missed batting swings, balls hit or caught, kicks made or passes caught, hoops made or great plays, facial expressions ... you name the action wanted in photographs ... that is simply missed by most photographers using the Point-N-Shoot CCD sensor cameras. The Samsung NV7 is a CCD, Point-N-Shoot camera. It has this weakness. But, knowing this and with a bit of practice, many of those lost images can be captured; and captured very well. So, for $160 this is more camera than anyone on earth could have had 3 years ago ... at any price! This only serves to excite me about what we will have in the next 5 years. And I already know a lot of what is coming! Enjoy. This camera is not only good, It's fun, too! At this price ... it's a LOT OF FUN!! Samsung NV7 7.2MP Digital Camera with 7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

3. ( 3 of 3 found this review helpful ) Posted: Oct 11 2007

   Allow me to start by saying that I purchased NV7 despite being aware of its limitations/flaws. When the price got right, I decided to add it to my toolbox. Indeed, its emotion-inspiring design has a very strong pull that's only slightly diminished since I bought it. Pros: If you think there is room/need for camera-driven inspiration in photography, then this is it unless you are prepared to spend 5x as much; Decent optics; Outstanding interface system--clever and all on the screen; Class act look and feel; Recharges through USB, the coolest/smartest regular power charger (small and functional); Smart and effective flash; Text preset--useful for capturing text in magazines and books--it's a kind of smart macro zoom. Cons (or areas for improvement of a future hit): Sensor that doesn't do justice to the generously cut lens hence noisy images even in daylight--for some this might be the biggest flaw; No manual control of the zoom function; Noisy motor (for zoom and image stabilization); When in shooting mode, the lens comes out of the barrel you see in most pictures--I assumed this would not be the case since the barrel is so protruding anyway; The lens cap comes out too easily. Nothing special about image stabilization, video mode, and the software package. The Text preset, while useful, could have been really useful had this camera software come with an OCR (optical character recognition) capability... All in all, if its design inspires you too, get it for anything under two_hundred. And, in case the Samsung folks read this too, fix the above issues and you could price a future version of NV7 all the way up to five_hundred.

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