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Samsung Pro815

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Brand Samsung 2004
Model 8801089758514
Released Year 2004
Type Digital Cameras
Series Digimax
Optical Zoom 15x
Status Discontinued
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Overview

The Samsung Digimax Pro815 is a professional-grade digital camera released in 2004, tailored for photography enthusiasts and semi-professionals. It features an 8.0 megapixel CCD sensor delivering high-resolution images perfect for large prints and detailed cropping. The camera is equipped with a versatile 7-21mm lens with 3x optical zoom, incorporating manual focus and aperture control for creative shooting. It supports various exposure modes including manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, and program, providing full control over image capture parameters. The camera uses a 1.8-inch color LCD for image preview and menu navigation, alongside an optical viewfinder. Connectivity options include USB 2.0 for efficient data transfer, while power is supplied by a removable lithium-ion rechargeable battery ensuring decent usage time for fieldwork.

Specifications

Lens Brand Schneider
MPN 8801089758514
EAN 0044701005667
Model Pro815
Digital Zoom 4x
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
Colour Black
Type Digital SLR
Connectivity USB 2.0
Features USB 2.0 Compatibility, Ae Lock, Audio Recording, Date/Time Stamp, AF Lock, Resizing an Image, DPOF Support, PictBridge Support, Digital Image Rotation
Series Samsung Digimax
Optical Zoom 15x
Depth 7.9cm
Width 13.6cm
Item Weight 870.5GR
Height 8.7cm
Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.44in
Screen Details LCD Display-Tft Active Matrix-3.5"-Colour
Exposure Compensation ±2 Ev Range, in 1/3 Ev Steps
Light Sensitivity Iso Auto, Iso 400, Iso 200, Iso 100, Iso 50
Sensor Type CCD
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 Sec
Lens Type Zoom Lens
Shooting Modes Frame Movie Mode
Max Video Resolution 3264x2448
Macro Focus Range 3-70cm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28-420mm
Camera Flash Features Af Illuminator, Flash +/- Compensation
Battery Form Factor Manufacturer Specific
Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
Operating System Supported Ms Windows Xp, Ms Windows Me, Ms Windows 2000, Ms Windows 98 Se, Ms Windows 98
Expansion Slot Compactflash Card-Type I/Ii
Sensor Size 2/3in
Display Size 3.5in
Exposure Modes Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program
Still Image Format Tiff, Raw, Jpeg
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Display Rotation Built-In
Digital Video Format Avi
Screen Size 3.5in
Lens System Features Aspherical Lens
Battery DESCRIPTION 1 X Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery-1900mAh (Included)
Light Sensitivity Max 400
Maximum Resolution 8.0MP
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Min Shutter Speed 15 Sec
Focal Length Range 28mm-420mm
Display Type LCD
Lens Construction 14 Group(s) / 17 Element(s)
Sensor Resolution 8.0 megapixels
Flash Type Pop-Up Flash
Effective Flash Range 0.7m-6m
Connector Types 1 X Composite Video/Audio Output, 1 X USB
Shooting Programs Beach/Snow, Sunset, Portrait Mode, Landscape, Dawn/Dusk, Backlight, Night Mode, Text, Children, Close-Up, Fireworks
Flash Modes Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Fill-In Mode, Auto Mode, Flash Off Mode
Camera Type Digital SLR
Auto Focus Type Hybrid
Viewfinder Type LCD Monitor
Lens for Sd 28-420mm
Lens Aperture F/2.2-4.6
Supported Flash Memory Compactflash
Continuous Shooting Speed 10fps, 2.5fps, 1 Frame Per Second
Release Year 2004
Lens 7-21mm f/2.8-4.9 3x optical zoom
Focus Type Manual and Auto Focus
ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 - 400
Shutter Speed Range 1/4 sec to 1/2000 sec
Viewfinder Optical
LCD Screen 1.8 inch Color LCD
Image Format JPEG, RAW
Storage Media SD/MMC Card
Battery Lithium-ion rechargeable
Weight Approximately 515 grams
Dimensions Approx. 113 x 73 x 68 mm
Video Recording Not supported or limited

Key Advantages

The Digimax Pro815 boasts a high-resolution 8.0 MP sensor, ensuring sharp and crisp images. Its manual control options allow photographers to fine-tune exposure, focus, and aperture settings, enhancing creative flexibility. The 3x optical zoom lens provides a decent focal range suitable for portrait and landscape photography. The camera supports RAW image format, a valuable feature for advanced post-processing. The sturdy build quality and ergonomic design make it comfortable to hold during extended shoots. Additionally, USB 2.0 connectivity facilitates quick data transfer to computers.

Limitations

The camera features a relatively small 1.8-inch LCD compared to modern standards, which may limit preview clarity. It lacks image stabilization technology and modern autofocus speed, which may challenge action or low-light photography. The ISO sensitivity maximum is limited (up to 400), reducing performance in dim conditions. Battery life, while adequate, is shorter than newer digital cameras. The camera weighs heavier than contemporary compact cameras, impacting portability. Lastly, video capabilities are either limited or nonexistent, focusing solely on still photography.

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