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The SL30 Digital Camera from Samsung is a compact digital point-and-shoot camera, perfect for frugal consumers. Powered by 2 AA batteries, the camera boasts an impressive 10.2 megapixel resolution. Its 3x optical zoom lens delivers a 35-105mm focal range, great for wide-angle and short-telephoto shooting.
The SL30 features a Digital Image Stabilization system to help deliver sharp images, even in low-light conditions. The system compensates for the shaking of your hands in an effort to eliminate motion blur. The camera's Face Detection system automatically focuses on faces, helping you to take better portraits.
The camera's large rear 2.5" LCD screen allows you to easily accurately compose and review images. The camera also has a movie mode, which records video in MPEG4 format, complete with sound.
| Camera Type | Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 10.2 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.33" 10.3 Megapixel CCD (10.2 million effective pixels) |
| Bit Depth | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| File Formats | JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal) |
| File Size | Approx. 5.5MB at best image quality |
| Color Spaces | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Creative Color Modes | Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB |
| Image Stabilization | Digital Image Stabilization |
| Crop Factor | Not Applicable |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Zoom | 3x (6.2-18.6mm/35-105mm equivalent) |
| Lens Mount | Not Applicable |
| Focus Type | TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF) |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 31.5" (80cm) - infinity Macro : 4.0 - 31.5" (10cm - 80cm) wide, 19.7 - 31.5" (50cm - 80cm) tele Auto Macro : 4.0" (10cm) - Infinity wide, 19.7" - infinity (50cm - infinity) tele |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Shutter Speeds | 8 - 1/1500 seconds |
| Metering | Multi, Spot, Center-Weighted, Face Detection AE |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV increments) |
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent _H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom |
| Mirror Lock-Up | Not Applicable |
| Burst Capability | No |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Double, Motion Timer |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Remote Control | No |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix) |
| Effective Flash Range |
Wide: 1.3 - 12.5' (0.4 - 3.8 m) Tele: 1.6 - 6.9' (0.5 - 2.1 m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| Dedicated Flash System | Not Applicable |
| Max Sync Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 11MB |
| Memory Card Type | MMC, Secure Digital (SD, SDHC) |
| Still Images per GB | 183 |
| A/V Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | AVI (MJPEG) |
| Video Resolution |
800x592 @ 20fps 640x480 & 320x240 @ 30fps & 15fps |
| Video Clip Length | Up to 2 hours |
| Audio Recording |
WAV Format Voice recording up to 10 hours Voice memo with image up to 10 seconds |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | LCD as Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Display | 2.5" TFT Color LCD (230,000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
USB 2.0 High Speed Composite Video (NTSC & PAL) with Audio |
| System & Software Requirements | Windows XP, Vista; Mac OS X 10.3 |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating Temperature: 32-104°F (0-40°C) Humidity: 5-85% |
| Weatherproofing | None |
| Durability | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | 2x AA |
| Power Adapter | 3.3VDC input; Power adapter is not included |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.7 x 2.5 x 1" (94.1 x 62.7 x 25.2mm) excluding protrusions |
| Weight | 4.2 oz (120g) without batteries and card |
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Comments about Samsung SL30 Digital Camera (Onyx Black):
It is great for me
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Comments about Samsung SL30 Digital Camera (Onyx Black):
I've used the camera for family photos, landscapes, and even my wedding. The pictures from the wedding turned out a bit too dark, so the flash does little to help in low light. The image quality is very good for still shots. Anti-shake sometimes works, but if you're already freezing cold and your hands are shaking, the picture's going to come out fuzzy. However, overall I believe the camera is a very well-invested "toy" I use so I can remember valuable moments.
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Comments about Samsung SL30 Digital Camera (Onyx Black):
I am a professional photographer and I bought this camera for my 10 year old for Xmas. I did not want to spend to much as kids tend to lose or break expensive stuff. Needless to say it surprised me on how good this little camera was for the price. I might get another one for my niece.
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Comments about Samsung SL30 Digital Camera (Onyx Black):
We use these cameras to take photos at our Recruiting Offices and vehicle accidents. Camera is lightweight and has high megapixels so that we can enlarge the photos with clarity.
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Comments about Samsung SL30 Digital Camera (Onyx Black):
Plus: cheap, light, even compact size, even even good quality
Minus: quite long optical response, only digital stabilization
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Comments about Samsung SL30 Digital Camera (Onyx Black):
Is a good camera, for messing around
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