Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD
- 12-megapixel resolution for large, photo quality prints
- 10x optical zoom; 24mm ultra-wide angle Schneider lens
- Dual Image Stabilization combines the strengths of Optical and Digital Image Stabilization
- Record high-definition video at a resolution of 720p
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Photography User Product Description
The Samsung HZ15W includes a world first 10x optical zoom and 24mm ultra wide angle Schneider lens and cements Samsung’s position as an innovator in the new and important High-zoom category – compact cameras equipped with the sort of advanced zoom lens technology traditionally seen only in SLR cameras. This new technology gives people even greater control and helps them take better, professional standard photos; enhancing the entire photography experience, from shooting to sharing images with friends and family. The 12-megapixel HZ15W also includes HD movie capture so people can “Pause and Re-record” high definition videos and super sharp movie-quality recordings in one movie clip – a Samsung patented function. The cameras also include “Smart Auto” (Scene Recognition) technology: 11 optimized picture pre-settings such as Portrait, Night portrait, Macro and Macro Color, to help people take the perfect shot regardless of the conditions…. More >>
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9:28 am on January 18th, 2010
I was going to order this camera, but the price kept dropping, down to $219.95. I was ready to order, but by the time I got home, it went up in price! It kept going up and now is at $269.95, in a little more than an week. No way. This needs some explaining. Down $50 and back up $50 within two weeks. What’s up?
Rating: 5 / 5
11:51 am on January 18th, 2010
This is a nice camera and very easy to use. I really enjoy the very large screen. What I’m not so in love with is how big the camera is overall. It’s too big for a pocket camera (in my opinion) and the picture quality isn’t up to a standard that I would deem acceptable as a replacement for an SLR. If you’re looking for something in between those extremes, then this could be an option for you. The wide lens is very nice and 12 megapixels is plenty of resolution for most anyone.
Rating: 4 / 5
12:32 pm on January 18th, 2010
I thought the Samsung hz15w / wb550 was going to be the one for me this year, but they have restricted recording times, if the 60 bucks is an issue and video recording is not a big deal AND you want manual exposure control then get the Samsung. . . . BUT for video the Panasonic ZS3 / TZ7 rules!!! This is the point and shoot to get if you want the highest zoom, great io features, in BOTH still and moving pictures! Wide angle lens and video compression that will allow you to record video until the memory is full!! It will change settings to allow for the best video, changing for low light, indoors, outdoors . .manually or automatically!! A true HD camcorder and digicam in one. Just Add video LED and manual exposure control and we would be looking at 6 stars!
Rating: 4 / 5
1:25 pm on January 18th, 2010
I bought this camera simply because of past experiences with Samsung and the price point. The camera is beautiful but the rechargeable battery option is a pain in the butt. If you like to follow your kids around throughout the day or use it for 50 pics throughout the day…you will need to recharge the battery before the day is done. The PHD (push here dummy) button is not in the typical place, so it makes taking pics a little awkward because you are reaching past the button you would typically use and when you do hit the right button, it doesn’t take pics consistently causing you to lose shots, it has to be some sort of timing/focusing thing. The menus are intense and probably do a lot for you but I don’t have time to read it all. Standard pic files are over 3Mb. I returned my camera within a week and I am still using the A560 that I have had for a year or so.
Rating: 3 / 5
3:07 pm on January 18th, 2010
I just got this in mail today and a few things that were problematic for me: Shutter button/flash placement is horrible. I read that in numerous reviews but disregarded it cause I thought I’d be able to get around it. No, I couldn’t ever hold it comfortably because I was constantly moving my fingers out of the way. That was annoying. Also the pictures seemed blurry to me on the screen, maybe because of the wide angle lens they can’t fit on that screen in the correct ratio. I don’t know. Also, the zoom… well the main reason I bought this was for the lens and my old Samsung only had 5x optical zoom, this has 10x yet standing at the same spot hz15w doesn’t zoom in even close to where my old one did. Why is this?? I don’t understand but those were a few things that really bothered me and I packed it back up. I’m returning it asap.
Rating: 3 / 5