Product Description

The DIGIMAX A503 provides convenient function and setting buttons that can be used simply and easily with just one hand. In addition, this small pocket sized body enables you to grip the digital camera firmly. In addition, all of this pocket-sized model s function buttons are within easy reach, meaning that you can easily operate the camera in any situation. By enabling button operation for shooting modes and frequently used functions, the DIGIMAX A503 is designed to ensure a seamless operation of the camera. In addition, its enhanced graphic user interface makes navigating the menu and using the camera simple and convenient.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #42867 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Samsung Camera
• Model: A503 Silver
• Released on: 2006-03-20
• Dimensions: 2.09" h x 3.80" w x 1.12" l, .22 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
The new Digimax A503 combines a 5 mega-pixel CCD with a large bright 2.0 LCD display screen to obtain and deliver great quality images. It's perfect for the entry-level user who is looking for an easy to use camera with effortless accessibility to a wide range of photography features.

Innovative Movie function:

Allows users to shoot high quality VGA movies. In addition, the Digimax A503 also offers the ability to pause recording and save their movie as one file.

LCD Display:

The bright 2.0 LCD display makes it easy to view the subject during capture and playback

Various Scene modes to create the perfect shot easily:

Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach/Snow, mean that even a new photographer can take great shots every time

Capturing, storing and sharing images:

24MB of internal memory permits ample storage on the camera while the SD/MMC slot allows for an additional 1GB guaranteed capacity.

6 different image sizes, ranging from VGA to 5 megapixels

3 different resolution settings - Superfine, Fine and Norm

PictBridge direct printing Technology:

Once images are captured and stored, PictBridge technology allows for easy output directly to a printer via a USB connection. The Digimax A503 also comes with the comprehensive Digimax Master software which allows editing of images and movies.

Flash Modes to get the lighting perfect:

Auto, Auto & Red eye reduction, Fill-in-flash, Slow Sync and Flash off functions allow the user to manually select from a range of flash functions

Endless creative possibilities:

With black & white, sepia and RGB colour effects to choose from.

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Customer Reviews

A picture of good value
This camera is very good value for money. The main reason for buying this camera was that it offered 5.0 mega pixels for a lot less money than other brands, and being a newcomer to the world of digital photography I was uneasy about spending £120 plus, without knowing if I would really get into it as a hobby. I can safely say that I have become hooked on photography and if your like me and you would prefer to test the water before leaping in and spending a fortune, you could do a lot worse than purchasing this rather charming litte digital camera.

A503 - not impressed
After having a 1.3M fuji camera for about 5 years, time to upgrade. I chose the A503 as it looked durable and had movie etc. As soon as I unpacked it, the lack of lens cover looked like an acident waiting to happen. Its always getting dirty and one scratch and thats finished it. The main problem is image quality, despite being 5M, the image never looks sharp, ok the foreground looks ok, but the background always looks slightly soft, probably due to the compromise of a fixed focus lens. Also zoom in to a face and compression effects are evident. The movie function has great sound but poor image quality. Its slow to take after the shutter is pressed and repeat photo time is slow. On the plus side its easy to use, though the list of functions are pretty useless, sepia, tint etc. You can do all these on a PC and they would be better off with a better image quality. The LCD is large and clear. For the money you can get a better zoom / autofocus camera, so where is all the money going? this camera has none of these features.
I should have tried it first as opposed to online buying.. not impressed

Easiest digital camera
This camera is so easy to use, the on/off switch doesn't stick out like the Nikon Coolpix camera (which switches itself on and off in your pocket), but is still very accessible. The Samsung menu is easy to understand, all the functions are self explanatory, and developing the pictures on the computer and printing them is a joy. I've had many good comments about the pictures from family and friends.