Samsung Digimax S630 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Advanced Shake Reduction Zoom (Silver)

Samsung's user-friendly point-and-shoot S630 digital camera combines advanced image processing technology and quality optics with a straightforward, uncluttered user interface and stylish ergonomic design. The S630 simplifies the picture-taking process to let you capture images without worrying about adjusting multiple settings. Samsung's ASR image stabilization system helps to reduce camera shake and image blur during longer exposures and in situations where holding the camera steady is impossible or a tripod is unavailable. The S630 features a built-in microphone, which allows a 10-second voice memo to be attached to any still image. Slide Show automatically scrolls through photos and displays them on a bright and vivid 2.5-inch TFT LCD screen. The camera's Movie mode lets users capture video in one of two resolutions, 320 x 240 and 640 x 480 at 15 frames per second in AVI (MJPEG) format. Just as in still-picture mode, the ASR image stabilization system can be engaged to compensate for unwanted camera movement and subject blur in movie mode. Mechanical and Electronic Shutter Speed - 1 - 1/1500 seconds (Manual 8 - 1/1500 seconds) ISO - Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400 Flash Modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync and Flash off Flash Range - Wide 0.3m - 3.0m, Tele 0.4m - 2.5m (ISO Auto) Primary Power Source - 2x AA Alkaline battery File Format - JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0, AVI MJPEG Movie Clip and WAV Audio Internal Storage Memory - 16MB flash memory System Requirements - Pentium 700MHz recommended, Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor, (24bit color display recommended), Microsoft DirectX 9.0C, Macintosh Power Mac G3 or later, Mac OS 9.2 - 10.3, Minimum 64MB RAM, 200MB of available hard-disk space, USB port and CD-ROM drive Dimensions - 99.8x 62.8 x25.7 mm excluding protrusions Weight - 136 grams with

Good camera for kids (S. Mooney, Fort St. James, BC, 2009-01-06)

I bought two of these cameras for my kids. They are easy to use and have a variety of use options (timer, video, still shots). My one critique is they burn through batteries fairly fast, so use rechargeable AA's instead of disposable!

not the best, not the worst (ipod, 2008-12-28)

Not the best camera in the world, but it is pretty inexpensive. Battery life is absolutely HORRIBLE, I have to change them very often. Good for kids or preteens.

Not Very Good (A. Hill, New Hampshire, 2008-12-06)

Had it for months and then it started to go through the batteries. Tried all kinds rechargable as well. Now the pics won't download to PC.
DO NOT GET THIS CAMERA......I have emailed Samsung and never get a return...this will be the last Samsung product I buy!
LH

Good pictures but low battery life (lolo, 2008-11-18)

This a is an overall good camera. Great pics, lots of different options, but the reason i give it 2 stars is because Of battery life.

The batteries on my camera last barely 5 minutes, usually around 3 1/2-
4 mins.. Ive gone through 2 22 packs of double a batteries in the 3 weeks ive had it.

Ive decided just to leave it rather than sped wayy more money on double A's.

Pros:
Great pictures
Lots of cool options
light
inexpensive
Compatible with many different types of cards
Takes Relatively good movies.

Cons
Low battery life
Lot of shutter lag
there appears to be no battery savers option
NO VIEWFINDER Just BATTERY EATING lcd screen.

OK as backup camera (V. Calvin Hoe, Colorado Springs, CO United States, 2008-11-11)

I keep this camera in my service truck for those broken parts that has little or no description in the service manual or parts books. The NiMh batteries I use is rated for 2600MH and seems to keep the charge for three months.

The truck is cold on cold days but the camera starts right up. When the batteries dies or not work from cold, I use the NiMh batteries from my AA led flash light.

I rate this a 4 star; I need a viewfinder when it bright sunlight and It's hard to focus.