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Samsung targets the enthusiast photographers with the TL500 / EX1 — a high-end compact digital camera with a bright F1.8 3x optical ultra wide angle zoom lens (24-72mm equiv.), built-in Optical Image Stabilization, a high sensitive 10MP (1/1.7-in.) CCD sensor, and a 7.6-cm (3.0-in.) swivelling AMOLED display (920k-dot) in a very professional-looking all-black metal body.
Samsung is definitely vying for the same crowd that buys the Canon G11, S90 and Panasonic LX3. Its F1.8 (W) – F2.4 (T) lens is one of the brightest available: the Canon G11 has a F2.8 (W) – F4.5 (T) 5x 28-140mm (equiv.) lens, the Canon S90 has a F2.0 (W) – F4.9 (T) 3.8x 28-105mm (equiv.) lens, and the Panasonic LX3 has a F2.0 (W) – F2.8 (T) 2.5x 24-60mm (equiv.) lens.
The 3.0-in. swiveling AMOLED screen allows shooting from pretty much any angle, including those tricky overhead and low-to-the-ground shots. AMOLED provides a higher contrast than LCD and allows for easier viewing in direct sunlight.
Other features advanced photographers will appreciate: RAW file support, PASM shooting modes, manual focus, EV (Front) Dial and Dual Dial.
Movie is 640×480 pixels at 30fps with monaural sound.
The Samsung EX1 is available in black and is priced at about US $450 (CAD $450).
Read our Samsung TL500 / EX1 review…
| Samsung EX1 |
QuickFact™ Sheet
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| Image Sensor | 10.0 Megapixel, 1/1.7-in. High Sensitive CCD |
| Optical Zoom | 3x (24-72mm equiv.) |
| Aperture | F1.8 (W) – F2.4 (T) |
| Image Stabilization | Lens-shift (Optical) |
| Media | SD / SDHC (up to 8GB); Approx. 22 MB Internal Memory |
| File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Shooting Modes | Smart Auto, Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual Aperture Adjustment (above 8 steps) |
| Shutter Speed | Auto : 1/1,500 – 1/8 sec. Program : 1/1,500 – 1 sec. ASM : 1/1,500 – 16 sec. Night : 1/1,500 – 8 sec. Fireworks : 2 sec. |
| Continuous Shooting | Yes [approx. 1.5fps] |
| Exposure Metering | Multi, Spot, Center-weighted |
| ISO sensitivity | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (Fullsize) |
| Autofocus | TTL auto focus (Center AF, Multi AF, Selection AF, Tracking AF, Face Detection AF, Smart Face Recognition AF, Manual Focus) |
| Macro | 5 cm / 2.0 in. |
| White Balance |
Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom Set, Color Temperature |
| Viewfinder | N/A |
| Display Monitor | 7.6 cm / 3.0 in. Rotating AMOLED, 920k-dot |
| Movie | 640 x 480 @ 30fps, Monaural sound |
| Battery | Li-ion SLB-11A (TBD shots) included |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 114.4 x 64.6 x 30.0 mm / 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.2 in. |
| Weight (body only) | 356g / 12.6 oz. |
| MSRP | US $449.99 / CAD $ / UK £395 / €387 |
*Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Please consult manufacturer’s site for latest specifications.
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