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Samsung L73, 7.2 Megapixel, 3x Optical/5x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera (Black)

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The Samsung L73 Digital Camera is a sleek and pocket-sized digital point-and-shoot camera with a capture resolution of 7.2 megapixels, and a precision 3x optical zoom lens. The L73, equipped with Smart Touch technology, is the ideal camera for photographers who want a compact digital camera they can take anywhere without compromising on features, image quality or ease of use.

The L73 includes Samsung's Intelligent Face Recognition Technology, which detects the subject's face, automatically adjusts auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality in portraits, and other shots featuring people The camera also features Samsung's proprietary ASR image stabilization system to help reduce camera shake and image blur during longer exposures, and in situations where holding the camera steady is impossible. Furthermore the Wise Shot feature automatically takes two consecutive pictures in rapid succession one with ASR enabled, and one with the flash - and prompts the user to review both and keep the preferred version.

7.2 Megapixel Resolution
The Samsung L73 can capture images with a resolution of 7.2 megapixels, so you'll have more than enough image quality to produce stunning poster size prints or crop into the details of your image. The Camera also has settings to take high resolution 3:2 snapshot format and 16:9 wide format images.
3X Optical Zoom Lens
The professional quality NV Lens incorporated into the camera produces sharp and bright images with a zoom range equivalent to 35mm - 105mm in a 35mm film camera.
Comfortable and Durable Design
This compact camera is designed to fit comfortably in any hand and is made with a durable aluminum alloy that has been treated to form a lustrous surface that is pleasing to the touch.
2.5" Color LCD Display
The bright and vivid 2.5" TFT LCD screen is easy to view - even in bright sunlight or a darkened banquet hall. Plus the high resolution of the display means that you can view your images with stunning detail and the graphical elements of the user interface are easy to identify.
Innovative Smart Touch Interface
The brilliant Smart Touch user interface makes accessing menu functions and reviewing your images an absolute pleasure. This unique touch-sensitive system gives you easy, intuitive control over the camera.
Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR)
ASR reduces the effects of camera shake in low light conditions and macro shooting. Flash photography can sometimes result in harsh, over-exposed images, but ASR guarantees bright, crisp and natural images without using a flash at all.
Wise Shot Feature
This clever feature allows you to choose the best picture by taking 2 shots simultaneously - one using ASR and one using a flash, then simply choose the image you prefer.
Face Recognition AF & AE
Face recognition technology supports more beautiful portrait picture taking. This function automatically recognizes the face of a subject and optimizes focus and brightness to best capture the subject face.
11 Scene Modes
Choose the scene mode that best fits your shooting situation and the camera will automatically adjusting it's setting accordingly, so you can be sure of getting great pictures effortlessly.
Advanced Movie Functions
The L73 supports SVGA quality (800 x 592 @ 20fps) for an enhanced video shooting experience, plus VGA and lower resolution recording for home viewing or internet use, and you can even edit your movies right on the camera itself. Furthermore the camera permits the use of the 3x optical zoom while recording.
Motion Capture Mode
The high-speed continuous shooting function makes it possible to take 30 VGA resolution images (640x480) in one second so you can easily analyze your golf swing, capture a race car speeding by, or study other sequences of motion.
Red-eye Fix
A special Red-eye Fix algorithm on the camera automatically eliminates red-eye from your pictures. You can remove red-eye during image payback, or for even greater convenience, set the camera to automatically detect and eliminate red-eye from your shots as they are taken.
Function Guide
An easy-to-understand guide is provided in order for novice and expert photographers alike to manipulate the camera easily. When there is a change in shooting or scene modes, a brief explanation of the mode concerned is provided so that the user is guided to select the mode suitable for the shooting environment.
Advanced Photo Gallery
When viewing the images on the LCD, it is possible to listen to music provided by the camera or add special effects to the images to be displayed on the LCD.
Fast USB Interface
The camera easily connects to Windows and Macintosh computer systems with the easy to use USB Interface that supports mass storage capability. The camera battery can also be charged through the USB interface.
Direct Print Capable
The L73 supports PictBridge Direct printing so you cam print out beautiful images with out the need of a computer. Just connect the camera to a PictBrige compatible printer and print your favorite pictures the way you want them - it is that easy.
Camera Type Ultra Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera
Image Quality
Image Sensor 1/2.5" 7.4 Megapixel CCD
Effective Resolution 7.2 million pixels
Color Depth 24-Bit RGB
Color Modes Color, B&W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Negative, RGB
Image File Formats JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal)
Recorded Resolution 7M: 3072x2304
6M-P: 3072x2048 (3:2)
5M: 2592x1944
5M-W: 3072x1728 (16:9)
3M: 2048x1536
1M: 1024x768
Video Recording AVI MPEG-4 with Audio
800x592 @ 20 or 15 fps
720x480 @ 20 or 15 fps
640x480 @ 30, 20 or 15 fps
320x240 @ 30, 20 or 15 fps
Clip length limited only by available memory
Audio Recording WAV Format
Voice Recording up to 1 hour; Voice Memo with Still Image up to 10 seconds
Optics
Lens Type NV Lens
Optical Zoom 3x
Lens Focal Length 5.8mm - 17.4mm (35mm - 105mm equivalent)
Digital Zoom 5x
Minimum Focus Distance 2.0" (5cm)
Maximum Aperture f/2.8-4.9
Optical Image Stabilization No (Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) is available)
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount No
Focus Control
Focus Type TTL auto focus
Focus Modes Auto Focus, Multi AF, Manual
Focus Range Normal: 31.5" (80cm) - infinity
Macro: 2.0" (5cm) - 31.5" (80cm) wide
Auto Macro: 2.0" (5cm) - infinity wide
Exposure Control
Sensitivity Auto ISO
Selectable ISO (50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)
Shutter Type Mechanical and Electronic shutter
Shutter Speed 1 - 1/2000 seconds (up to 15 seconds in Night Mode)
Aperture Range f/2.8-4.9 (max.)
Exposure Metering Multi, Spot, Center Weighted
Exposure Modes Auto, Program AE, ASR, Effect, Scene, Exposure Compensation (± 2EV in 1/3 EV increments)
White Balance Modes Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten, Custom
Scene Modes Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes (Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red-eye Fix)
Effective Flash Range 1.3' (0.4m) - 9.9' (3.0m)
External Flash Connection No
External Flash Control Not Applicable
Performance
Start-Up Time Not Specified by Manufacturer
Shutter Lag Not Specified by Manufacturer
Time Between Shots Not Specified by Manufacturer
Burst Capability 1.0 fps continuous
Self Timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Double Self Timer, Motion Timer
Interval Recording No
Date & Time Stamp Yes
Memory & Power
Built-in Memory 19MB
Compatible Memory Cards Secure Digital (SD)
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
MultiMedia Card (MMC)
Recording Capacity Includes 19MB Built-in Memory

Still Image Capacity

Super Fine Fine Normal
7M 5 8 14
6M-P 5 9 16
5M 6 11 19
5M-W 6 11 19
3M 10 19 30
1M 41 47 57
Battery Type SLB-0837 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (3.7V, 860mAh)
Power Adapter SAC-45 AC Adapter/Charger (included)
Input/Output
Computer Interface USB 2.0
Direct Print Capable Yes (PictBridge)
Remote Control No
Video Output Yes (NTSC & PAL)
Web-Cam Capable No
System & Software Requirements Windows System
  • Pentium II 450MHz Processor (Pentium 700MHz recommended)
  • Windows 98/98SE, 2000, ME, XP
  • 64MB RAM (128MB for XP)
  • 200MB of available hard-disk space
  • USB port
  • CD-ROM drive
  • 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit color display (24-bit color recommended)
  • DirectX 9.0 or later

Macintosh System

  • Power Mac G3 or later
  • Mac OS X (10.0-10.3)
  • 64MB RAM
  • 110MB of available hard-disk space
  • USB port
  • CD-ROM drive
  • MPlayer
  • DivX (For movie clip)
Display
Viewfinder No
LCD Display 2.5" TFT color LCD (230,000 pixels)
Language Options English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S. Chinese, T. Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Thai, Bahasa (Malay/Indonesian), Arabic, Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Turkish
Playback Options Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Movie Clip, Image edit (Trimming, Resizing, Rotate, Color Effect, Sharpness, Contrast)
Physical
Dimensions (HxWxD) 2.4 x 3.9 x 0.8" (59 x 98 x 21mm)
Weight 4.9 oz. (140g) without batteries

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Samsung L73 Digital Camera (Black)
 
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4.0

Great value

By Bernie

from Belgium

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Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Value
  • High Quality

Cons

  • In dim light AF no good

Best Uses

  • General purpose

Comments about Samsung L73 Digital Camera (Black):

I use it in the hospital to capture pictures of my patients. Even intraoral views are feasible with the macro. Ok is not as good as my OM2n with macro and ringflash, but still amazing it can do. The buttons around the screen are very useful

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Samsung L73, 7.2 Megapixel, 3x Optical/5x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera (Black)
  • SLB-0837 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
  • SAC-45 AC Adapter/Charger
  • SUC-C2 USB Cable
  • A/V Cable
  • Software CD-ROM (Digimax Master software)
  • User Manual
  • 1-Year Samsung Limited Warranty
 
 
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