Samsung TL210 Camera Review by Gene Wright

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Black Samsung TL210 12.2MP Compact Digital Camera - Left Front Angle

The Samsung TL210 12.2 Megapixel camera with a 1.5" front LCD screen - a revolutionary feature in the industry- lets you take part in capturing the moment like never before. The Samsung TL210 lets you see every scene in a completely new and exciting way. Just use the front LCD screen, and set up the perfect shot-with you in it-time after time. A host of top-ranked features and technologies, turns this camera into a true must-have. And the small, handheld size makes it easy to take it with you everywhere you go.

Black Samsung TL210 12.2MP Compact Digital Camera - Right Front Angle

The Samsung TL210 has a 3.0" LCD for improved contrast and color reproduction, allowing you to enjoy a wider and clearer image. It also has a 1.5" Front LCD Screen which lets you get out from behind the camera and get in the shot. You can perfectly frame yourself in the picture, quick and easy. Never miss another once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Black Samsung TL210 12.2MP Compact Digital Camera - Back LCD

The TL210's 27mm wide angle lens plus 5x optical zoom gives you a wider shooting range from a shorter distance with more flexibility than 35mm cameras. Capture images of beautiful landscapes, entire wedding parties and skyscrapers without having to back up to get the shot. The precisely cut 27mm optical lens delivers clear, clean images with even resolution from center to edges. Each lens surface is multi-coated to minimize ghosting or flaring for a great shot every time. With a 5x optical zoom, you'll get up close and personal with every subject. Plus, a slim, stylish design makes the mounted inner zoom lens easier to use and carry. A special coating on both sides of the lenses prevents false color and distortion while delivering outstanding picture quality.

Thanks to the enhanced sensitivity of Samsung's imaging sensor and Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) technology, you can rest assured that you'll be able to capture beautifully clear images-even in low-light situations-without the blur.

Record movies in the palm of your hand. The TL210 is like having a compact HD video camera that also takes professional-grade photos. You can record HD video in 1280x720p resolution at 30 frames per second. The H.264 format also allows you to record twice as much as an MP4 and four times more than an MJPEG - the format used in many other digital cameras - and delivers a much higher video and sound quality.

The camera's 27mm wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom gives you a wider shooting range from a shorter distance. Capture images of beautiful landscapes, entire wedding parties and skyscrapers without having to back up to get the shot. Dual Image Stabilization eliminates the blur caused by camera shake and delivers clear, crisp images every time-even under difficult lighting situations. Integrating the best lens shifting mechanisms of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) with the sophisticated algorithms of Digital Image Stabilization (DIS), Dual Image Stabilization corrects even the tiniest of shakes. The TL210 is like having a compact HD video camera that also takes professional-grade photos. You can record HD video in 1280 x 720p resolution at 30fps.

27mm 5x Optical Zoom Lens
Whether you're indoors or out, shooting a landscape or friends around a table, the TL210's 27mm wide angle 5x Optical Zoom lens gives you a wider field of view. Capture images of beautiful landscapes, entire wedding parties and skyscrapers without having to back up to get the shot.

Easier Than Ever to Get a Great Shot
With the dual display there's an easier way to take perfect self-portraits. Using the 1.5" Front LCD, users can see their self-portrait before they take it. And with a quick button on top, users can easily access front LCD functions like: Self Portrait (Still & Movie), Couple Shot and Children Mode. Also, don't miss any of the photographic action with "Jump Shot" inside the Self Timer function (Still & Movie) that gives users a heads-up before snapping 3 consecutive motion shots.

Dual Image Stabilization
Blurry images can be caused by many factors, such as hand shaking, zooming or insufficient light. Dual Image Stabilization eliminates the blur caused by camera shake and delivers clear, crisp images every time-even under difficult lighting situations. Integrating the best lens shifting mechanisms of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) with the sophisticated algorithms of Digital Image Stabilization (DIS), Dual Image Stabilization-another superior Samsung innovation-corrects even the tiniest of shakes.

Stylish Design with 7° Tilt-back Body
The subtle infusion of color in the body of the TL210 complements your style while the innovative tilt-back body makes it easier than ever to take self portraits without the use of a tripod.

Smart Auto 2.0
Smart Auto 2.0 (Still & Movie) instantly analyzes key elements of your composition then automatically adjusts to capture the perfect shot with multitude of different photo modes and movie modes. Since life isn't a still life, the camera's object tracking feature captures those subjects that don't, or just won't, stand still.

Smart Face Recognition
Built with Samsung's innovative Smart Face Recognition technology, the TL210 automatically adjusts the focus and exposure on up to 20 faces. Or, let the camera select the most photographed faces in your photo album to focus on. Smart Face Recognition also lets you quickly search for people in your album without having to go through every single photo.

Perfect Portrait
With the Perfect Portrait System, you can get beautiful portrait shots in every condition and moment.

Smart Filters
Samsung's Smart Filter lens effects deliver an artistic edge to your still shots and videos. The Miniature filter gives your subjects a miniaturized look, the Vignetting filter delivers a strikingly strong compositional contrast, and the Fish-Eye filter gives your video that cool, distorted feel. So, get Samsung and get creative.

HD Video
The TL210 is like having a compact HD video camera that also takes professional-grade photos. It records HD video in 1280 x 720p resolution at 30fps. Its H.264 format also allows you to record twice as much as an MP4 and four times more than an MJPEG, and delivers high video and sound quality. With the TL210-HDMI connector you can watch your HD videos with any HDTV or HD monitor.

Smart Album
Smart Album automatically organizes your photos by type, date, color, week, and face so that you can find that one particular shot amongst 2,000. It does the looking for you. In fact, it can even do a face search.

• Samsung TL210 Digital Camera
• SLB-07B Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
• AC Adapter/Charger/ USB Cable
• Wrist Strap
• Quick Start Manual
• Software CD-ROM
• 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

TrustedReviews has published their review of the Samsung PL150 / TL210, an ultra compact with its 12.2MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD image sensor), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (27-135mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. Touch screen LCD (230k-dot), 1.5-in. Front LCD (65k-dot), Smart Auto, P, Scene modes, Smart Face Recognition, Perfect Portrait System, Smart Filter, Smart Album, 7° Tilt-back Body for easy self-portrait, and HD Movie 1280×720 @ 30fps with monaural sound. The Samsung PL150 / TL210 accepts the Micro SD memory card. Read the full Samsung PL150 / TL210 Review at: TrustedReviews.