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A great little camera with some really neat features
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If you are like me you prefer to see a camera in person and to hold it in your own hands before you purchase it. I made this video review hoping that it could serve as a "virtual" hands-on demo. I go through some of the Samsung's major features and even demonstrate a few in the field. I hope that this review helps you in your decision making process.
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[Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD Grey (HZ15W Grey) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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06/22/2009
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Versatile Super-Zoom Digital Camera
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) PROS
HDMI connection terminal
In-camera cropping
In-camera trimming of video clips
10x optical zoom
Lightweight
Crisp viewing from LCD
CONS
No dedicated battery charger
Unusual placement of flash adjacent to grip
Short charging cable (2 feet)
Average sound quality for a camera but below average for someone looking for a camcorder
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[Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD Grey (HZ15W Grey) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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05/29/2009
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93%
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Excellent results with this camera
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) The Samsung HZ15W Digital Camera is a relatively new entry in the digital camera market and it boasts a very impressive set of features right out of the starting gate. I wondered if the promise this camera shows is too good to be true, so I spent some time getting to know it and learning how to use it. After testing for several days I can say that this camera delivers on every promise it makes.
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[Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD Grey (HZ15W Grey) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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05/30/2009
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80%
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A mediocre camera, and beware the megapixel hype!
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) For those starting out looking for a point-and-shoot camera that's a jack of all trades, here's, at the time of writing, the latest effort by Samsung. One of its biggest selling points is also something buyers should be wary of: More megapixels does NOT necessarily mean better image quality. There's a reason why a Nikon D300 has 12MP and costs the better part of two thousand dollars, while this 12MP camera onl...
[Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD Grey (HZ15W Grey) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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06/16/2009
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76%
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Great Technology but poor product introduction
I bought the Samsung HZ15W for its great Schneider Wide Angle Lens and a host of other features that make it a great, if pricy, digital point and shoot choice. A few caveats: For a camera of this price, the body feels very insubstantial. You do not want to drop this one. The camera ships with a rechargeable battery, but no battery charger. I went to 3 stores to buy one with no luck, and have ordered one from a camera dealer in NY. My camera came with some kind of an adapter that has nothing to ...
[Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD Grey (HZ15W Grey) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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05/09/2009
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Amazing Camera
I've been searching for a great compact digital camera that was very versatile and of course had good image quality (IQ). I do feel that Canon and Nikon are the leaders in IQ, but their first quarter 2009 line-up didn't include all the versatility in a small enough package. Sure, the Canon SX10 is a great camera, but it's not a compact. In my opinion, the HZ15W (a.k.a. WB550) is competing with the Fujifilm F200EXR which has half the zoom (5x) and not quite as wide an angle.
The Panaso...
[Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD Grey (HZ15W Grey) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Was really hopeful with this one! A bit of a let down.
My previous multi-purpose camera was a Kodak with a 23mm wide-angle lens. I loved it, so in looking for a new camera, wide-angle was on the top of my must have features.
I must admit that the second or third thing on my list was HD Video recording (720p), though I know if you want incredible HD video, then you should buy an HD camera.
This is a great multi-purpose, point and shoot camera. But ultimately I ended up returning it.
Pros:
- The wide-angle lens i...
[Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD Grey (HZ15W Grey) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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05/27/2009
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61%
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Well designed. Great features. Results good, not great.
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) Having owned a Panasonic TZ5 for over a year, when I received the HZ15W, physically they look like siblings. The HZ15W is loaded with features, that my TZ5 just doesn't have though. Notably, manual controls, and a wider 24mm lens. The first negative thing I noticed about the HZ15W was apparent as soon as I opened the box. The included proprietary USB cable is no longer than maybe 2'. Since it's needed to attac...
[Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD Grey (HZ15W Grey) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Excellent Camera For Most People
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) Have been testing out this camera for the last few days. The camera produces very good pictures indoors and out and exposure is right on in the vast majority of cases. The camera comes with 21 Mb of internal memory so it is possible to take a few pictures without an SD Card being inserted. I took about 250 photos over the weekend and the battery still had some charge left. Software is included for XP/Vista...
[Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD Grey (HZ15W Grey) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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05/26/2009
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85%
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Good lens, nice LCD but just a little lacking in design to be a truly great camera.
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) I am an amateur photographer and have experience with Canon, Fujifilm, Sony and now this Samsung point and shoot camera. There are several great cameras available in this price range and in my 2 weeks of testing I have not been particularly impressed with this camera. It has some great basic features but an overall lack of user-friendliness makes it difficult to utilize them properly and really have fun with t...
[Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD Grey (HZ15W Grey) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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06/15/2009
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75%
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