| | |  | 5 to 5.9 Megapixels | Home » » » » Samsung TL210 DualView 12.2 MP Digital Camera with 5X Optical Zoom and 3-Inch LCD Screen and 1.5-Inch Front Screen (Red) | | | | | | | Description: | | Whether you're taking a self-portrait in your living room or posing with friends on vacation, the new TL210 gets it right every time. Its dynamic Dual Display feature lets you see the shot on the 3.0" 230k TFT LCD and 1.5" Front LCD before taking it, so you can smile for the camera and be the photographer at the same time. The TL210 can even automatically frame and take the shot for you, capturing the moment perfectly. And say goodbye to tripods; its Tilt-back body was also designed with taking the ultimate self-portrait in mind. Factor in its Smart Auto 2.0 feature that uses scene recognition to make sure you get the photo you're imagining, and you have a surefire memory maker in your hands. | | | Features: | |
• Using a 1.5" Front LCD, users can see their self portrait before they take it.
• The TL210 compliments your style while the innovative Tilt-back body makes it easier than ever to take self portraits without the use of a tripod.
• Turn any moment into a perfect memory. And a professional-looking photo.
• The TL210's 27mm wide angle 5x Optical Zoom lens gives you a wider field of view.
• The TL210 is like having a compact HD video camera that also takes professional-grade photos.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 3.91 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.32 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.78 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.8 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.75 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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 It is not so heavy, and it is silm.Sep 02, 2010
It is not so heavy, and it is slim. It's dual screen is good for self-picture.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Good starter cameraJul 27, 2010
If you're considering this camera, you've most likely heard of Samsung's dual LCD feature which is probably the single best reason to purchase this particular camera model. I brought this camera along on a recent trip to Disneyland and having the LCD on the front of the camera took all the guesswork out of framing portrait shots of me and my girlfriend.
To start off, I'll address the dual LCD feature a little more in detail. Samsung made this camera very user-friendly by putting a "Front LCD" button next to the power button - push the Front LCD button and you're ready to take self-portrait shots of yourself or with one other person (I found it difficult to frame 3 people in the same shot using the Front LCD). This model (as well as the Samsung Dual View 12.2MP Digital Camera - Silver (TL205) can shoot video while the Front LCD is activated, which is a nice touch.
I found the camera's rear LCD bright and clear enough to rival Canon cameras within the same price range. Thankfully Samsung removed the touchscreen feature - touchscreen is really more a gimmick than anything else. There is a standard "wheel" where you can scroll through the various camera modes (video, night shots, auto mode, etc). When you scroll through each mode, the camera will display a short blurb about what each mode is designed for. There is an interesting "Beauty Shot" mode that claims to remove blemishes automatically however the pictures taken in this mode were not extraordinarily different than those taken in Auto mode. There is also a dual image stabilization mode which apparently uses both digital and optical image stabilization - I found these pictures to be a bit grainy and softer than pictures taken in Auto mode.
The weakest part of this camera is the picture quality. Yes, this camera produces 12.4 megapixels however a side-by-side comparison of pictures taken by the much older Canon PowerShot SD700 IS 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Image Stabilized Zoom yields much better picture quality by the Canon camera (and the Canon is only 6 megapixels!). Pictures taken by this Samsung camera are not horrible but you will find that unless you take pictures in broad daylight with plenty of lighting, your pictures will come out grainy and soft (seems like too much automatic noise reduction by the Samsung). In low lighting situations (such as taking a picture with NO flash during the queue line for Space Mountain, this camera will produce pictures no better than the iPhone 3GS 2-megapixel camera).
Video quality is high-def 720p and is excellent. My only gripe is that whenever you zoom in or out, the audio will disappear until you stop zooming in/out. If you like to take wildlife videos and plan on doing a slow zoom, you'll end up with a silent movie :)
I had no problems with battery life - the Samsung lasted 4 days on a single charge for me with some power still left. I think I took about 200 photos and about 15 video clips in total. Note that you will need a Micro-SD card instead of the regular-sized SD card.
The outer housing of the camera is cheap glossy plastic and as one other reviewer mentioned, the camera IS NOT red but has a red stripe on one side. The glossy housing is a great way to see your own fingerprints. Although I appreciate how Samsung made this camera as light as a feather, it also feels like a camera that costs $50.
Pros: The Dual LCD feature is great (other manufacturers need to get on this), video quality (at highest setting) is excellent, camera is lightweight, rechargeable battery lasts a decent amount of time.
Cons: Grainy and soft images, especially at night (definitely not what you would expect from a 12.4 megapixel camera). Camera has a short but noticeable lag when taking pictures - especially after using the flash. The plastic housing feels cheap and will probably break after one drop. Fingerprint magnet.
For a starter camera, this is definitely a good choice. I'd say $129 is a more appropriate price for this camera given the image quality. I uploaded 3 photos taken in Disneyland into the Amazon product photo gallery at the top of the page in case anyone is interested to see the camera in action.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
This camera is frustratingJul 20, 2010
On the surface, this is not a bad camera, and it has some very nice features. The dual screen is genius, so you can line up self-portraits or play a picture of a goofy clown to capture kids' attention. Each setting has a brief explanation of what it is used for, which is helpful for someone who doesn't know the lingo.
Unfortunately, even at 12.4 MP resolution, at the finest setting, the pictures are grainy and blurry, especially when you zoom in. And it isn't that it is out of focus, it's just poor quality pictures.
The children's mode defaults to no flash, so you either have to take pictures of kids in a brightly lit area, or you have to make the fun sounds that capture their attention, turn the flash on, then take their picture once they're no longer interested. And the auto-shoot feature is ANNOYING. It comes defaulted to face and smile detection, so if you're taking a picture of a person and they aren't smiling, no matter how much you push the button it won't take the picture. Once you turn that off, it works fine. But you have to turn off auto-framing as well, or as soon as the camera focuses on a face it takes the picture -- whether you want it to or not. Once you turn off auto-framing, if you try to take a self-portrait or a couple shot, it will still take the picture as soon as it focuses. Whether you're ready or not. And you can't change the settings for self-portrait or couple shot, because all other auto-framing options are disabled in those modes. Strangely enough, it only takes the picture automatically in bright light. If the light is dim, you have to push the button to take the picture.
Just to note, the camera is not red, even though that's what the description says. It is black, with a hint of red along one edge. Also, it comes with a Lithium-Ion battery, which has its pros and cons. Biggest con - it runs down after only about an hour of shooting, and then takes 2 hours to recharge. I would prefer AA batteries, but that is personal preference.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
An awesome cameraJul 20, 2010
We love it. The picture is great and the display on the camera is amazing. Even the kid display is wonderful for those kids that just do not want to say still.
 fantastic giftJul 08, 2010
I got this camera for my teanage daughter and she just can't stop using it. Her friends keep snapping pictures after pictures and if it survived graduation, prom and camp it will survive at home too. she loves the fact that she can see the image before she takes it and she goes to concerts so with some stars there is no second take. Nice camera with sharp photos and lots of fun
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