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4 Reviews
2nd camera of this model; Must like something about it.
Of the three digital cameras of various megapixel generations that I own, I like this Samsung S73 camera the best. This is going to be a gift for someone else.
Why do I like it?
- it has full manual operation, if desired;
- it has threads on the bottom for attachment to a standard camera tripod;
- it uses SD memory, making it compatible with my other digital cameras;
- It is compact, but has all of the features of bigger / 35 mm film cameras (full manual operation, ability to use a tripod, etc.);
- it takes good pictures. I use it to take all of my pictures for eBay listings, they almost always come o0ut very sharp;
- It has many special effects features, such as framing the picture while the exposure in still in the camera, filtering, such as the Sepia filter, making a picture look like an old-fashioned black and white picture, etc.
- it has taken excellent "existing light" (night shots taken using only the light within the scene, without the use of a flash) pictures, with correct exposure right out of the box;
I think it is a very good choice for a beginner / intermediate photographer who might want to learn more on how to fully control the exposure through full manual operation down the road after some experience. It operates just like a 35 mm film camera, having aperture settings, shutter speed settings, and the like.
Because of this, a photographer just starting out can gain fundamental experience using it and learning of its ability, then perhaps take a photography class and get some experience with people critiquing their photos, and vice-versa.
For an electronics company such as Samsung, which never manufactured film cameras, to come out with a digital camera so full-featured, having features that "pre-electronics" film cameras had, it says something about Samsung as a company. Samsung has taken all of the features of film cameras (which they never had manufactured), changed the camera exposure medium from film to digital electronic, and came out with a low priced digital with features that could stand with some of the best 35 mm film cameras that were ever produced.Read full review...
Pocket Sized POWERHOUSE Very Durable UNRATED CAMERA
This camera is pocket sized. The lens completely folds into the camera body, unlike later models. The camera is extremely durable, I have several of them, and use them for all my ebay work. I don't need to make 11x14 prints. Easy to operate with one hand, turn OFF the flash, and do great macros. No need to spend additional money on features you may not need. You could still buy 2 of these, and save the rest of the money. AA batteries are common, even though I use recycle batteries.Read full review...
samsung s73
this is a great digital camera. I have owned two of these over the years and just bought another one here on eBay for around $10
camera is for sure worth the money. I highly recommend if you are on the fence about getting it to purchase it, you won't regret itRead full review...
samsung camera
camera took good pictures but new alkaline batteries did not last long & i may have to resell it if the new extra duty alkalines do not work well.