Samsung Digimax 350SE Review

Full Review Posted 6/04/2002

Click to take a 360-degree QTVR tour of the Digimax 350 With a suggested retail price of $549.99 (as of June, 2002), the Digimax 350SE is a 3.3 megapixel camera with a 1/1.8" CCD. It has an auto focus 3X optical zoom and a 2X digital zoom lens, and a 1.5" TFT color LCD monitor. The camera comes bundled with 16MB CompactFlash Card. There is a Movie Mode that allows you to record and playback video clips from 10 to 30 seconds. MGI PhotoSuite SE software is included. Digimax 350SE Features: 3.2 megapixel resolution for up to 2048x1536 images Schneider lens 3x Zoom Lens (34-102mm 35mm equiv.), Digital 2X Zoom Optical zoom viewfinder Night picture mode 320x240 motion video with audio at 15fps 10-sec Voice memos can be attached to still images Date imprinting on image 1.5 inch TFT color LCD monitor with 117,000 pixel resolution CompactFlash card storage (16MB included) Video out (NTSC/PAL) USB 1.1 connectivity

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The Digimax 350 compared in size to a CD.

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Digimax 350SE Specifications CCD Imager 3.2 Megapixel Effective 3.3 Megapixel Gross (Full optical CCD resolution) Size: 1/1.8" (.55") CCD Lens Aspherical glass F2.6-4.7 3x zoom lens 7-21mm (34-102mm equivalent in 35mm photography) Digital Zoom 1.5X, 2X Shutter Speeds 1/2000 sec. - 4 sec. Automatic ISO Auto: 100-400 / Manual: 100, 200, 400 (equivalent) Recording Mode(s) Still image: EXIF JPEG, DCF (design rule for Camera File system), AVI Motion JPEG (Movie Mode) Adjustable Resolutions 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1360 (3:2) 1024 x 768 512 x 384 320 x 240 Motion JPEG DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Print Reserve, All print reservation, Date/time; Trimming Image Effects Color Black and White sRGB Sunset Shooting Modes Single / Continuous Viewfinder Optical real-image viewfinder with autofocus / flash LED LCD 1.5" color TFT LCD (117,000 pixels) used for viewing, reviewing or editing images Focusing System TTL auto focus (contrast detection), fixed (1.0m, 2.5m, infinity) Focusing Ranges Macro Mode 7.8 - 31" (0.2 to 0.8m) Standard AF 31" - Infinity (0.8m - Infinity) Exposure Control Program AE Exposure Compensation +/- 2EV in +/- 1/5 EV steps Metering System Center-weighted averaging, Center White Balance System Auto TTL Pre-set manual (Daylight, Tungsten and Fluorescent) Flash Built-in Flash Flash Modes Auto Flash for low and backlight "Red-eye" Reduction Flash Fill-in Flash (forced on flash) Slow Shutter Synchronized Flash Flash Off Flash Working Range Wide: 8" - 9.8' (0.2m - 3m) @ ISO 100 Tele: 8" - 6.5' (0.2m - 2m) @ISO 100 Flash Charging Time approx. 7 seconds Removable Media Card CompactFlash Type I card, 16MB supplied Selftimer/Remote 10-second delay Outer Connectors USB connector (Auto-Connect) Video (NTSC/PAL)/Audio 6VDC input Auto-connect USB Compatible with Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000 Pro/XP MacOS 9.x/later Image Playback Single image, thumbnails, slide-show Operating Environment Operation: 32° F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C) 30-90% Humidity Storage: -4° F - 140°F (-20°C - 60°C) 10-90% Humidity Power Supply Main Power Source: 4 x AA Alkaline batteries (included) 2 x CR-3V Lithium batteries AC Power: AC adapter (optional) Date/Time Calendar Simultaneous recording into image date Calendar Automatic up to the year 2031 Size 4.5" (W) x 2.8" (H) x 2.0" (D) / (114mm x 70mm x 49.9mm) Weight 240 g / 9.0 oz. (without batteries and CF card) NOTE: These Specifications are as represented by the manufacturer.

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