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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: ECTL500ZBPBUS
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- Editors' review
- User reviews
- Specifications
- Manufacturer info
- Bottom Line:
- Less than the sum of its parts, the Samsung TL500 is a solid camera, but it just can't keep up with veteran players in the competitive enthusiast compact market.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung TL500 price range: $548.94
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 03/31/2011
- Released on: 09/01/2010
The good: The Samsung TL500 has an attractive design and a bright flip-and-twist display.
The bad: Some irritating control placements, inconsistent photo quality, and an uninspiring feature set tarnish the TL500's appeal.
The bottom line: Less than the sum of its parts, the Samsung TL500 is a solid camera, but it just can't keep up with veteran players in the competitive enthusiast compact market.
User reviews
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Just perfect camera
by Greekmantoo on May 27, 2011
Pros: Best WB auto (except in a very sunny day if you choose 1.8 aperture). Best manual control, Best control for video...(you have kelvin wb for video...I don't have this with my HDV video-camera, LoclAE for video, choose metering mode for video, 4000Kbps for
Cons: If you select kelvin and shoot to a video projector screen then you see variable faulty white balance...Maybe the DLP from Video projector produces fast colour switches, and EX1 responds fast...
Macro isn't good, but not really bad.Summary: I have two SLR, for my job...for all other time I have this camera for shooting...just everything.
Summary: I have two SLR, for my job...for all other time I have this camera for shooting...just everything.
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Best of the bunch
by ark_v2 on May 10, 2011
Pros: - Awesome Schneider-Kreuznach lens
- Great AMOLED rotating display
- Superb construction
- Photo quality is outstanding
- A vatiery of accesories is available
- RAW format support
- Dinamic Range, 9 art filter bracketing, and accurate auto mode.Cons: - Extremely poor video quality
- Short battery life
- Accesories are expensive
- Can't shoot RAW in constinuous modeSummary: After trying the different high-end enthusiast "compacts" from the other companies, I settled for the Samsung TL500/EX1 and I'm sure it was the best desition. The body, contrary ...
Summary: After trying the different high-end enthusiast "compacts" from the other companies, I settled for the Samsung TL500/EX1 and I'm sure it was the best desition. The body, contrary to what the reviewer said, is smartly designed, even to my huge hands. The f1.8 Schneider-Kreuznach lens are bright and along with the larger than average CCD sensor produces absolutely beautiful photos. Doesn't offer the same background separation as a DSLR, but it is still really good.
The rotating AMOLED display has the highest quality of the high-end compacts, both in size, construction quality, contrast, and color reproduction. The function dial is pretty convenient too, as well as other features not expected on a non-DSLR. Although there are not as many "fun" features usually found of ultracompacts, this shouldn't be an issue if you're in the market for a camera like this. The menus are zippy, easy to read, understand, and navigate.
The smart range function offers good results but works best when using a tripod. The camera offers on-camera editing after taking the shot and the gallery shows picstures in a timeline format. The shutter speed can be set up to 16 seconds so it is a good choice if you're interested in night photography. In my experience, the noise is in control up to ISO 800, then it starts to be pretty obvios, and ISO 1600 and 3200 are only usable for medium sized prints if taken RAW and compensated heavily with Lightroom.
Now with what's no so good: VGA video capture (really?) that is not even so good for VGA standards, short battery life, and average pop-up flash.
What really hurts is the lack of a OVF, but it can be purchased separately (for a high price) as well as the lens conversion kit. -
Just try it out!!
by ac146ac146 on April 11, 2011
Pros: wonderful build quality, bright AMOLED screen, fast Schneider lens
Cons: infared remote control (try to find one)
Summary: A review is such a subjective thing....
What is good for one. Might not work for the other.
However, having said that, I chose the EX1 (TL500 in the US) ...Summary: A review is such a subjective thing....
What is good for one. Might not work for the other.
However, having said that, I chose the EX1 (TL500 in the US) over the LX5, or the Nikon or Canon. Why? First off the EX1 just felt right in my hands. Everything felt right. Secondly, it felt much better put together than the LX5 or Nikon. The LX5 felt flimsy or cheap. (I had originally gone to the shops to confirm my opinion on what I had read ..... I was going to purchase a LX5). I was turned off by the 5s build.
I also really liked the bright AMOLED screen of the EX1. And it can flip or rotate. There has been many a time I wish I could do that. No more contorsions. Yes I would of liked a ELF. However, the one for the LX5 is just plain dull. A n optical viewfinder is better and clearer. I also purchased one for the EX1.
I have been very pleased with the clarity and contrast of the Schneider lens for the EX1. It may have a narrower zoom range than the LX5. However, that doesn't matter to me. About 86% of my shots are a max wide angle. With the Samsung I have a wider wide angle lens. One that is faster. The EX1 is also faster at max tele too!. For the time when I need that.
Yes the video might not be HD. However, I thought that's what a camcorder is for.
The EX1 may not be for everyone. What it has, has to fit. It has a super build, really great FAST lens, and a very bright screen (LX5 is dull by comparison). Try out the EX1. It is a great little camera. -
A photographer's camera!
by clanthar on March 5, 2011
Pros: When I started working as a pro-photographer 35 years ago, we understood the 1st rule: lenses take pictures and cameras hold film. Now in the new digital age not much has changed. The lens alone on this camera is worth more than the purchase price.
Cons: Bigger than I wanted. Doesn't matter. Video is poor -- so get a video camera.
Summary: Bottom line is real easy: This camera takes superb still photos that easily put down the standard fair from the entry level DSLRs that cost three times as much. Any ...
Summary: Bottom line is real easy: This camera takes superb still photos that easily put down the standard fair from the entry level DSLRs that cost three times as much. Any other faults it may have can therefore be forgiven.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: ECTL500ZBPBUS
- Description: Whether or not you're looking to go pro, you're going to look like a pro with the Samsung TL500. Not only will its ultra-wide 24mm F1.8 Schneider KREUZNACH lens with 3x zoom turn heads, but so will the photos you take, guaranteeing you'll get the most out of every moment-including light. With the TL500's high-performance 1/1.7" CCD sensor, you'll be taking the best possible photos in the darkest conditions. And with a 3" rotating AMOLED screen designed to give you control of your framing no matter what crazy angle you want to shoot from, your photos will come out both incredibly creative and astonishingly professional. When designing the TL500, Samsung's engineers looked to the human eye for inspiration. And as far as compact cameras go, it's the closest thing to the anatomical wonder on the market. With an impressive F1.8 lens - one of the brightest available - the TL500 delivers a wider range of aperture steps and shallow depth-of-field, giving you the ability to blur out the background of your images while keeping the focus on your subjects. The high-end Schneider Kreuznach lens offers a 24mm, ultra-wide focal length and 3x optical zoom so you're capturing as much of the landscape and as many of your friends as possible. Trying to capture high-quality, low-noise images with lots of pixels and excellent light? The TL500 was engineered to do that exactly. With sensors larger than those typically found in compact digital cameras, the TL500's 1/1.7" CCD offers unrivaled sensitivity, making it possible to capture ultra-vivid, natural-looking, professional photos, regardless of lighting conditions.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Enclosure Color Black
- Resolution 10 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,000,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/1.7"
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Digital Zoom 3 x
- Image Processor DRIMeIII
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Digital Video Format H.264
- Image Recording Format JPEG,
RAW - Max Video Resolution 640 x 480
- AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 3200,
ISO 1600,
ISO 800,
ISO 100,
ISO 200,
ISO 80,
ISO 400,
ISO auto - Exposure Metering Multi-segment,
Center-weighted,
Spot - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Shooting Programs Sunset,
Dawn,
Back light,
Text,
Frame guide,
Night mode,
Beauty shot,
Close-up,
Fireworks,
Children,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - Special Effects Miniature,
Negative,
Cool,
Vignetting,
Vivid,
Fisheye,
Soft,
Calm,
Forest,
Retro,
Custom Effect - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Daylight,
Tungsten light,
Cloudy,
Fluorescent light (warm white),
Fluorescent light (cool white) - Max Shutter Speed 1/1500 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 16 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
- Type Schneider-Kreuznach 3 x x Zoom lens - 5.2 mm - 15.6 mm - F/1.8-2.4
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 72 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 15.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Features Built-in lens shield
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Fill-in mode,
Slow synchro,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features Flash +/- compensation
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 17 ft
Additional Features
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features Digital image rotation,
Face retouch,
In-camera red-eye fix,
Scene Detection Technology,
Audio recording,
Brightness control,
Photo album function,
Resizing an image,
Saturation control,
Blink Detection technology,
Face Recognition,
Smile Detection technology,
Date/time stamp,
Exif Print support,
DPOF support,
Built-in speaker,
Auto Contrast Balance (ACB),
Auto power save,
In-camera movie editing,
PictBridge support,
Dual image stabilization,
Sharpness control,
Contrast control,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 3 in AMOLED display
- Display Features Rotating
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x HDMI output,
1 x DC power input
Software
- Software Samsung Master,
Drivers & Utilities System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP,
MS Windows 2000,
Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later,
MS Windows Vista - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Carrying strap,
USB cable,
Power adapter,
Audio / video cable Battery
- Supported Battery Samsung SLB-11A
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1130 mAh ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
MultiMediaCard,
SD Memory Card - Internal Storage 1 GB Flash
- Included Memory Card 1 GB
- Image Storage JPEG 3648 x 2736,
JPEG 3648 x 2052,
JPEG 3264 x 2448,
JPEG 3264 x 2448,
JPEG 2592 x 1944,
JPEG 2048 x 1536,
JPEG 1920 x 1080,
JPEG 1024 x 768 - Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480,
AVI - 320 x 240 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.5 in
- Depth 1.1 in
- Height 2.5 in
- Weight 10.6 oz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Main Features
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Samsung
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
