Samsung S860 8.1MP Digital Camera With 3x Optical Zoom (Black)
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Features
- 8.1-megapixel resolution for high-quality prints up to 30 x 40 inches
- 3x optical zoom; digital image stabilization
- Face Detection technology; Self Portrait mode
- 2.4-inch LCD screen
- Capture images to SD cards; powered by AA alkaline batteries (not included)
Product Description
The Samsung S860 is a high-resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-color filtered 8.1-Megapixel CCD. This allows the Samsung S860 to take detailed photos for printing up to poster size. With the Face Detection AF & AE function, the Samsung S860 enables the user to take better portrait pictures more easily. This function detects faces and automatically focuses on them. The brightness of the faces is adjusted optimally for beautiful portrait pictures. In macro shooting, it is now possible to take clear, natural pictures. Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) technology prevents the degradation of image clarity and color, which is sometimes found in flash photography. With DIS the effects of image blur are reduced in lower light conditions. You can even take well-exposed, sharper pictures in low light conditions without using a flash at all, which guarantees brighter and more natural pictures. The different icons, scene modes and other features are described in simple and easy to understand terms to improve the interaction between the user and camera. ISO - Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1000 Flash Modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, and Flash off Range - Wide 0.3m - 4.0m and Tele 0.5m - 2.1m (ISO AUTO) Self-timer - 2 seconds and 10 seconds Still Image File Format - JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, and DPOF 1.1 Scene Modes - Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, and Night System Requirements - Pentium II 450MHz (Pentium 800MHz recommended), Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, Mac OS 9.2, 10.4 or later, 64MB RAM, 200MB free space, USB port, CD-ROM drive, 1024×768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor, Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Dimensions - Approximately Width 3.66 x Height 2.44 x Depth 1.04 (93×62x26.5mm) Weight - 123 grams
Customer Reviews
Review date : 2008-11-01 
Camera is sized to fit in my pocket that is great for taking on trips or parties, it is easy to use and has many applications in addition to taking brief videos.
Review date : 2008-10-31 
Simply too slow at taking pictures for me to deal with. Between the time you push the shutter button down and when the actual shot is taken who knows what your picture will look like. Bottom line is the "processor" inside this camera is way too slow. Even if you manage to take your first picture its going to take you another 5-8 seconds to take another one because of the time it takes to save each image onto the SD drive.
On a side note this camera only lasted about 1 month because of my punishing nights out in boston. The first night out i dropped it. The second time i took it out it was freezing up, likely due to the first time i dropped it. It did not make it past the 2nd night and was found crushed the next morning. The SD card was recoverable though. Next camera is going to be the olyumpus 1030sw……
Review date : 2008-10-31
Since buying the camera I have noticed a lot more in circulation, I totally understand why. The S860 is affordable and takes very good picture. I brought a 8GB SD memory stick along with the camera and the video quality is excellent along with the sound.
Review date : 2008-10-30
I purchased the Samsung S860(silver) over a month ago. I’ve been pleasently surprised how well this little camera has performed for me. The value is well worth the price tag.
The little thing did have a few more functions then I thought I would ever need or use…but I’ve used a number of them including the video function(having bought a 2GB memory card first however.
After almost 2 months now of a lot of use and I’m still learning about this little giant…working out well!
I recomend this camera for beginners and for those that need a second or third camera to carry(even tho it’s a shade larger then most in its class)You’ll also want extra set batteries to carry with you…but having a good supply of rechargable batts works just fine!
Review date : 2008-10-30
The last cameria I got was in 2002, so figured it was time. After looking over the avaiolable ones, I picked the one with the features I wanted at a really terrific price (was looking for control and zoom in and out, got it, but got a lot more).
All the controls are great and I can even do a time exposure on it (took great pictures for Halloween of glow in the dark ghosts).
It is easy to use, small, stores lots of photos and has features that help you take better photos.
If there is any shortcoming it is the manual, I had to figure out how to take time exposures by myself (set on scene, be in dark, have a tripod and you got it) and a lot of the other features are not detailed for all the special things that they do, I suppose it’s like a marriage, no manual, but every day you learn something that makes it special.
Dan Lentz
