h2opolo1255


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My Official Two Cents:

Buy a better camera, and make friends so you have someone to take pics for you.

Also... I'm a little grossed out that we as a society are so self involved we have to invent cameras to more easily take pics of ourselves. I guess its nice to know there will be a few less drunk self portraits of the tops of peoples heads on facebook...

We live in a beautiful world, go find something better to take pictures of!

or better yet, save your money and buy that 3d fuji camera with 2 lenses someone linked to above and take 3d pics of the beautiful world!

aZTEKv2


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this is a great camera. i was a sucker and bought it when it first came out around christmas for around $300+

it works great, and everyone gets a kick when you press the focus button a smiley face comes up on the front --- gets REAL smiles out of people haha.

check this out: http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/flagship/TL225/video/ak.html (takes a few seconds to load)

Ozzie2191


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chalion wrote:Manufacturers site has downloadable animations you can add to the camera.



Ha, never tried that...we've just used the included clown one. Perhaps if the daughter is good tomorrow, we will try that.

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CrashCore


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jn082105 wrote:The product description says that the front screen is:

1.5" (61K) TFT LCD

So, my question to you is?....Is 61K good? And what does that mean?



61K (61,000) is the number of pixels. This is relatively average for front LCDs on point-and-shoots. The resolution is likely about 286x215. 230K (around 556x417) for the main LCD is pretty average for this price range as well.

That LCD is pretty much used for making sure you don't "miss" when taking self portraits, so the resolution isn't a big concern.

NightGhost


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Lots of accessories here

xeju


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Ozzie2191 wrote:It can. I didn't know, so went and got the camera and it does. Daughter also didn't know...she's happy she has a new feature on her toy =)



Thanks a bunch! It wasn't all I was concerned with, but I think zooming while taking video is probably what's pushing me over the edge. I'm in for one if I can figure out my card's security code.

sdutango


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johnwaid wrote:http://www.fujifilm.com/products/3d/camera/finepix_real3dw1/
Not too long.



i've tried that in japan, it's cool, but the cost to print it out is also COOL!!! Pricey!

lidami


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Owned a Samsung digital camera a few years ago. Very unhappy with the quality; it died after a long, painful year.

xeju


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arroyoko wrote:Shouldn't these small cameras sell for $24.99, and not $124.99?

People already have iPhone4's that can do the same stuff (dual lens camera to do self-portraits) and so much more like a computer!



Hmmm... Not sure, because I'm not an iPhone fan, but aren't the new iPhones closer to four bills, not $24.99? On top of that, this thing has better than 4x optical zoom and 12+ megapixel resolution. Again, not an iPhone fan, but I don't think those specs compare. Just sayin'...

a75952


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jidery wrote:Looks like dual screens is all the rage, how much longer before we see dual lens cameras?


Anyway, good camera, takes good pictures, and dual screen is unique for now. Also that price is great. Just note that the touch screen has some known sensitivity issues, as its resistive, which is an older touch technology.

Also, good for babies, it can play a funny cartoon to make them smile.



uhh i have dual lens camera
kodak v705

cjwild


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20 bucks more on amazon for brand new as opposed to refurbished.

Ozzie2191


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xeju wrote:Thanks a bunch! It wasn't all I was concerned with, but I think zooming while taking video is probably what's pushing me over the edge. I'm in for one if I can figure out my card's security code.



NP, happy to help. FWIW, I paid $170, new, on sale at Best Buy for this a few months ago. This is not a killer price compared to some Woots, but it is a good one.

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cheroke55


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cjwild wrote:20 bucks more on amazon for brand new as opposed to refurbished.



I'm thinking the same thing. And if in 30 days I don't like it, they'll take it back

Jylissia


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The price is less here than anywhere

reverendsponge


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anyone else see this? it was at the bottom of the page...

Inset photo credit: robstephaustralia
Inset photo credit: ~!

linked to:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/robandstephanielevy/607011656/

maybe those photos were taken with this camera?

[MOD: Off to the side of the pic, it says This photo was taken on May 31, 2030 using a Samsung Digimax S600 / Kenox S600 / Digimax Cyber 630. Guess not. Would have been nice if it was though.]

manvari


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god my girlfriend will pee her pants with this dual LCD screen, finally when she takes pictures of us I will actually be in the shot!

Ippy98


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Does anyone know how easy it is to switch to manual controls and settings?

iamkbj


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Can someone explain what "refurbished" means exactly? Was it at one time broken and now it's fixed?!

cheroke55


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manvari wrote:god my girlfriend will pee her pants with this dual LCD screen, finally when she takes pictures of us I will actually be in the shot!



That's a vivid image... I didn't need before I went to sleep.

cheroke55


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iamkbj wrote:Can someone explain what "refurbished" means exactly? Was it at one time broken and now it's fixed?!



http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/R/refurbished.html

It can also be new items sent out defective and returned to be fixed to manufacturers specs.

jezuzfreek


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arroyoko wrote:Shouldn't these small cameras sell for $24.99, and not $124.99?

People already have iPhone4's that can do the same stuff (dual lens camera to do self-portraits) and so much more like a computer!




The iphone4 has a 5 Megapixel camera.

This camera has 12.2 MP.

Now my HTC EVO Has 8 Megapixel
Nokia has a 12 megapixel camera phone coming out soon.

Iphone4 is an underachiever.

jezuzfreek


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a75952 wrote:uhh i have dual lens camera
kodak v705



My cell phone has 2 cameras in it.

An 8 megapixel main camera with Dual led flash and a forward facing 1.3 megapixel camera

iamkbj


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cheroke55 wrote:http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/R/refurbished.html



Okay, thanks! So all should be good with these cameras....

Ozzie2191


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iamkbj wrote:Can someone explain what "refurbished" means exactly? Was it at one time broken and now it's fixed?!



It could be a returned item (and returned for anything from "didn't like" to "broken), a display item, or otherwise opened item that a group (manufacturer, refurb certifier) has worked on the item to bring it up to a set sale level.

I've bought a good amount of refurbies here on Woot in the past years and honestly never had an issue with them.

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cheroke55


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iamkbj wrote:Okay, thanks! So all should be good with these cameras....



Should be... but I've gotten a few defective refurbs too.

clue11


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arroyoko wrote:Shouldn't these small cameras sell for $24.99, and not $124.99?

People already have iPhone4's that can do the same stuff (dual lens camera to do self-portraits) and so much more like a computer!



Self portrait on the iPhone 4? I guess you're talking about using the front facing camera on the iPhone 4. Unfortunately it's only VGA, which is less than 0.4 mexapixels. The back camera on the iPhone 4, while better, is still only 5mp.

tsimody


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Just what the world needs, more up-close photos of people's heads smashed together. Someone once "shared" their Disney vacation pics with me and it was mostly self-photos. Might as well have been taken inside a photo booth. I think I spotted a mountain, or was it a tree?, in one of the pictures.

dudeleocious


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I got one of these when they first came out (the TL225 model with the 3.5" screen) and this is the review I gave it after about a week or two of using it. I still own it, and still like it very much. And as stated below multiple times...please do yourself a favor and get a screen protector
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First of all... I have read multiple reviews of the TL220 model [the main difference is that the TL220 has a 3.0" screen whereas the TL225 model has a 3.5" screen] and have been pretty irritated by what some people have been complaining about.

This is a TOUCH-SCREEN camera... therefore, it is not acceptable to say that it is 'prone to fingerprints' in the 'What's Not So Great' category. I was trying to think of a good analogy and came up with two.

It would be like saying:

I just bought a new car, but what's not so great about it is that it runs out of gas and I have to pay to fill it back up.

OR

I just bought a new igloo, but what's not so great about it is that it's really cold in there.

If you don't want fingerprints on a touch-screen device get a protective cover for it; that's what they are designed to DO. Then you don't have to ever worry about fingerprints, scratches, etc. It really frustrates me that people are all for getting touch-screen devices, but complain about the fact that they are prone to fingerprints; it's obviously going to happen, so buy a protective cover.

As in regards to this specific camera, I have had no problems within the first few weeks of owning it. I'm not going to lie though; I did mainly buy it due to the front-screen LCD [which does come in quite handy] and also splurged the extra $50 to get the TL225 instead of TL220 to get the .5" larger screen. I have not fooled around with ALL the features quite yet, but there are multiple different settings from Smart, to Auto, to Program, to everything inbetween that will make one content with the purchase; whether they be a novice photographer or a professional. The camera is also pretty slim, and would recommend a case or protective cover for the outside screen as well, because if you leave it in your pocket it would be a lot more prone to scratches, etc.

I gave this a 5-star rating overall because 4 was 'Good' but due to the front-LCD screen I feel this camera deserves a 'Better' 5-star rating.

Value for the price I also put as a 5; although other people would argue that it's too expensive. But again, in my view, if they're going to add an extra screen on the front as well as a large screen on the back, I feel it's worth this much money.

Picture Quality was given a 4 because I have not had any pictures that simply blew my mind away. The quality is definitely better than average, but it is not the quality of some professional cameras. But again, this camera is pretty cheap compared to those high-end ones, so you are paying for what you get.

Ease of Use is rated a 5 because everything is right at your fingertips and the menus are pretty simple to navigate through.

Features are also given a 5 because there are still a lot of things on here that I don't know what they are for, but will have to play around more to keep learning new ones.

I think it's a good quality camera, but understand it is still in it's 'newness' stage as of now, and there could always be problems down the road. But if you want a good, sleek looking camera which allows you to take the picture yourself, I would definitely recommend this. And PLEASE do yourselves all a favor, and get a protective cover for both screens. You'll feel much better about it down the road

mechem


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First time post in gooood knows how long...

Been wanting a new cheap-o but something half decent. I've been in Peru. lost my awesome kodak (cant be bothered to look up exactly what cheap $120 model it was) and bought a POS samsung in Ecuador...

Hated it since. Chews up AA batteries, doesnt take nearly a single stable photo... ugh..

Got my mother coming down to Peru.. figured she can have the old one and I'll take this new puppy out to play on my occasional forays into the wilderness.

lmmalone


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chalion wrote:

Mini SDHC max of 8GB? Seriously? I guess they needed to use the mini's since the front LCD took up some space.



What is SDHC? And why do you act surprised?

Can someone explain what all the different storage options mean?

umaize


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Samsung for still cameras = boo.
I live in Korea and it no surprise that Samsung thought putting a screen on the front would be a good idea. Never was the culture more obsessed with looking at themselves (the ladyfolk at least). Usually they're taking pics of themselves with their phones. If they're not doing that, they're looking in one of those public mirrors they have here in every subway station, elevator, classroom, bank, etc.

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals...except the weasel.

boliveira


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I love woot, so don't get me wrong, but.... for an extra $15.00 you can get this New, on Amazon....

ophiaguin


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I work in a camera store.
This camera is just 'OK'. However, I'm not the sort of person to take loads and loads of self portraits. (If I did, I'd use a higher quality camera anyway.) It's not quite as reliable as other cameras, the flash compensation on it is preeetty bad otherwise the pictures come out more or less clear in good lighting. Don't buy it and expect the image quality to be fantabulistic. You can get a better picture from other cameras, for this price, but with FAR less perks. You pay for touch screen and that front screen display.

Samsung are still wiggling out their spot in the camera industry. There's problems, definitely, but the TL220 has helped them carve out a niche for themselves.


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Can someone explain what all the different storage options mean?
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Most cameras these days use SD or SDHC. (Secure Digital or Secure Digital High Capacity) These are memory cards, which store the pictures and videos you make with your device.

This camera, however, uses Micro SDHC. This is the tiny memory card you often see people put in their cell phones. It's a bit of a hassle to purchase one of these - because hardly any computers or printing stations use them directly. You have to connect the Micro SDHC into an adapter in order to, say, take it to CVS/Walgreens/Walmart to print.

The maximum Micro SDHC capacity of 8GB is a hassle, too. Since this camera does HD video, it would be convenient to buy larger memory cards for it. But nope, nope. You're stuck with 8gb per memory card and perhaps carrying some easy-to-lose spares about.

saskier


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Bought one for the girlfriend when they first came out. Excellent camera, takes great photos. The dual screens are a neat trick and are very useful when you are on a vacation for two. No need to ask others to take your photo for you, you can frame it all on your own at arms length. Good deal.

richardhod


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xeju wrote:Does anyone know if this thing can zoom while taking video? Most of the cameras I've seen which also do video can't.



I like that this can zoom during recording, and the 27mm wide lens, and that it's not a crappy AA-battery model, though I'm going to double-0check the specs before buying.

I have a Casio Exilim V8, a little long int he tooth now, but very usable and versatile, which also zooms during recording and it makes a LOT of difference.


richardhod


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ophiaguin wrote:I work in a camera store.
This camera is just 'OK'. However, I'm not the sort of person to take loads and loads of self portraits. (If I did, I'd use a higher quality camera anyway.) It's not quite as reliable as other cameras, the flash compensation on it is preeetty bad otherwise the pictures come out more or less clear in good lighting. Don't buy it and expect the image quality to be fantabulistic. You can get a better picture from other cameras, for this price, but with FAR less perks. You pay for touch screen and that front screen display.

Samsung are still wiggling out their spot in the camera industry. There's problems, definitely, but the TL220 has helped them carve out a niche for themselves.


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Can someone explain what all the different storage options mean?
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Most cameras these days use SD or SDHC. (Secure Digital or Secure Digital High Capacity) These are memory cards, which store the pictures and videos you make with your device.

This camera, however, uses Micro SDHC. This is the tiny memory card you often see people put in their cell phones. It's a bit of a hassle to purchase one of these - because hardly any computers or printing stations use them directly. You have to connect the Micro SDHC into an adapter in order to, say, take it to CVS/Walgreens/Walmart to print.

The maximum Micro SDHC capacity of 8GB is a hassle, too. Since this camera does HD video, it would be convenient to buy larger memory cards for it. But nope, nope. You're stuck with 8gb per memory card and perhaps carrying some easy-to-lose spares about.



I just bought a 16GB micro SD card from Fry's for $17 ($25 mail-in rebate needed) on Monday. They all come with an SD adapter so you can fit them in your media slot / adapter / walgreens. And my 8GB card will fit about 1500 photos on my 8MPix camera, so don't worry about capacity if you have an 8 or 4GB card and you back up more than once a month!

jonkwong


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jezuzfreek wrote:The iphone4 has a 5 Megapixel camera.

This camera has 12.2 MP.

Now my HTC EVO Has 8 Megapixel
Nokia has a 12 megapixel camera phone coming out soon.

Iphone4 is an underachiever.



the most anyone needs is a 4-5 megapixel camera. megapixels have NOTHING to do with picture quality. megapixels are the size of the photo, so unless you're doing huge poster prints who cares about megapixels.

what determines quality is the lens and the image sensor. why do u think year in year out canon & nikon are the best? fujifilm is also another great company. if it was megapixels, companies like sony, samsung, the cameras u see on HSN or QVC would be right up there.

all in all, don't waste your time with this camera. panasonic lumix, fujifilm & canons are great point & shoots. don't go cheap on cameras, these are YOUR personal memories we're talking about here.

mrtoast98


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I really don't understand the need for the front optical screen. If you don't like the photo you took of yourself, delete it and take another. It's not like you're wasting film.

gotmyorangecrush


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This has to be one of the worst deals I have seen thus far from Woot. Amazon has these for 145.00 and Woots price is 130.00 w/ shipping. The problem is Woot is offering refurbished units. Sorry but 15.00 savings is not worth going from a brand new unit to a refurbished unit.

These are definitely very cool if your interested in self portraits but beyond that the 2nd screen is pretty useless and would do nothing but eat away battery life.

Sorry Woot but just not a good deal at all. Should have been closer to 99.00 refurnished.