Product Description

Equipped with a true-colour filtered 5.1 megapixel CCD, the Digimax S500 combines high resolution with a high-precision 3X optical zoom lens for fantastic image results. Its telephoto capability is extended by a 5X digital zoom, giving a total 15X zoom. The Digimax S500 has a large 2.4 LCD for improved contrast and colour reproduction, allowing you to enjoy a wider and clearer image. When set to Auto Mode, the Digimax S500 automatically adjusts the focusing distance from 5cm to infinity, helping you take great macro shots without any fuss. For subjects closer than 5cm, simply switch the mode dial to Macro for crisp, clear close-up shots.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18704 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Samsung Camera
• Model: S500
• Released on: 2006-03-20
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .30 pounds
• Display size: 2

Manufacturer's Description
The S500 is great for family use and for anyone wanting ease and convenience. It's 5.1 million pixel CCD and high-precision 3x optical zoom mean that tip-top image quality is assured, and an additional 5x digital zoom offers even more telephoto power.

It's large 2.4 LCD makes image framing and reviewing a breeze, and the user-friendly mode dial allows you to hop between the camera's modes quickly and easily. Movie mode with sound allows you to capture the whole atmosphere of any occasion, and a special effect button allows you to adjust the colour of the photos being taken and add various creative effects.

The Digimax S500's grip ensures steady shooting for clear, crisp images, and PictBridge support enables direct printing to a compatible printer without the need for a PC.

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Customer Reviews

Good Camera for those who just want to take basic photos
I bought this camera to take on holiday travelling around in China. For what I wanted it was a brilliant camera, the 'auto' mode covers most pictures so I could just point and press most of the time. However if you want to take more specialist pictures the 'manual' mode is easy to use, having left the manual at home I managed to work it out in around 10 minutes. I didn't have any battery problems, I was using Ni-mh batteries but I'm not sure how much of a difference that makes. The picture quality is also excellent, however it does need to be held still - moving shots aren't great quality. On balance - a great camera for amateur use.

Nice camera. Good battery life.
I love this camera. I always get great pictures, and the macro mode is pin sharp for close ups. I've never had any problems with battery life when i use Uniross Hybrio (Ni-Mh) rechargeable batteries, and i get around 100 - 120 shots before a recharge. If you use normal alcaline (Duracell Ect.) batteries then expect to have to carry a bag of them, because they just don't last (about 15 - 20 pics with normal use), this is typical of digital cameras.

Lovely Phone shame about the battery
I concur with those who have battery problems. I manage about 10 pictures before they die. Nightmare. Have just bought Ni-Mh AA Batteries from Amazon as per a tip on this page.