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Samsung TL205
$149.99
Released March, 2010
The Pros:Shutter releases quickly after the button is pushed, catches the action. Built very light, easy to carry around. Menus are well designed, offer quick access to most frequently needed features.
The Cons:Buttons have embossed labels, rather than printed, and match the case - very hard to read. Need to hold the camera still after shutter release in most cases for a clear picture - no optical image stabilization. Can't handle close-up pictures, will not focus properly.
The Samsung TL205 is one of two entry-level DualView shooters announced in 2010 as an improvement over the TL220 and TL225. Unlike its predecessors, the new cameras allow users to compose videos AND stills on both the front and main LCD screens.
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The TL205, the lower of the two, features a 12MP resolution, a 3X optical zoom, a 1.5" front screen, a 2.7" main screen, and digital image stabilization. Some of the more touted features include a Couple Shot that snaps a photo when two people tilt their heads together; a Child Mode that plays musical tunes with cartoon animations to attract babies; and Smart Auto 2.0 Technology, which automatically adjusts settings based on shooting conditions. Unfortunately, the TL205 is restricted to standard-definition (640x480) video clips.
Additional Information
Additional features include USB connectivity, Micro SD/SDHC memory expansion, and support for PictBridge 1.0.
Features
- DualView Camera
- 1.5” Front LCD
- 2.7” Main LCD
- 12MP Resolution
- 3X Optical Zoom
- Couple Shot
- Child Mode
- Smart Auto 2.0
- SD Video Capture
- Digital Image Stabilization
Specifications
- Type: 1/2.33” CCD
- Effective Pixel: 12.2MP
- Total Pixel: 12.4MP
- Focal Length: Samsung Lens f = 6.3 ~ 18.9mm (35mm film equivalent : 35~105mm)
- F No. F3.0(W) ~ F5.6(T)
- Digital Zoom (Still): 1.0X ~3.0X
- Digital Zoom (Play): 1.0X ~ 12.5X
- Display (Main): 2.7” Wide QVGA TFT LCD
- Display (Front): 1.5” TFT LCD
- Voice Recording Max: 10 hrs
- Internal Memory: 55MB
- External Memory (Optional): Micro SD (4GB), Micro SDHC (8GB)
- Storage (Still): JPEG, EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0
- Storage (Movie): AVI(MPEG)
- Storage (Audio): WAV
- Image Size (Still): Up to 4000x3000 pixels
- Image Size (Video): Up to 640x480(30/15fps)
- Digital Output Connector: USB
- Audio (Mic/Speaker): Mono
User Reviews (4)
Pros & Cons
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shutter releases quickly after the button is pushed, catches the action
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built very light, easy to carry around
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menus are well designed, offer quick access to most frequently needed features
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secondary front display - great for self-portraits
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handles low-light pictures well, images come out fairly sharp
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buttons have embossed labels, rather than printed, and match the case - very hard to read
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need to hold the camera still after shutter release in most cases for a clear picture - no optical image stabilization
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can't handle close-up pictures, will not focus properly
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not much better than a good smartphone camera
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requires lots of light to get a decent image - doesn't work in low light
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very basic point & shoot - 3x optical zoom, no HD video recording, mediocre image quality
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