 |   Format : CD Publisher : Samsung Company : Samsung List Price: Our Price: Too low to display Used Price : $169.98 |
Features
- 1-1/2" LCD on front makes it easy to put yourself in the shot
- 3-1/2" touchscreen LCD on the back for intuitive operation
- Sturdy aluminum back cover
- 12.2-megapixel effective recording
- Wide-angle Schneider lens with 4.6X optical zoom
Product Description
Samsung proudly introduces a new milestone in digital camera technology. The 12.2 Megapixel Dual LCD Digital Camera with a 1.5" front LCD screen, a revolutionary feature in the industry, lets you take part in capturing the moment like never before. The Samsung Dual LCD Digital Camera lets you see every scene in a completely new and exciting way. Just use the front LCD screen, and set up the perfect shot with you in it, time after time. A host of top-ranked features and technologies, from the lens to the user interface, turns this camera into a true must-have. And the small, handheld size makes it easy to take it with you everywhere you go. The Schneider lens optics with 4.6x Zoom lets you get up close on almost any subject 27mm Wide Angle lens captures even more of the moment Countdown timer - Use it to coordinate any shot perfectly Child mode - Keep small children's attention, with a built-in animation Front and Back LCD Screens - Get out from behind the camera and get in the shot Perfectly framing yourself is quick and easy Never miss being in a once-in-a-lifetime moment Rear Touch Screen LCD - Scroll quickly through all menus Easily access your photo library Haptic vibration response registers your choices Gesture UI is a revolutionary new way to view and sort through menus and options Smart Auto - Automatically senses picture conditions, and adjusts for the perfect shot Optimizes shot regardless of poor lighting 14 different preset modes, for a variety of settings Parameters can also be bypassed for manual controlSimilarProduct
- Semi-hard Magnetic Closure Case for Samsung Digital Cameras - Black
- Transcend 8 GB Class 6 microSDHC Flash Memory Card TS8GUSDHC6
- Replacement Battery For Samsung SLB-07A + 1 Hour Charger For Samsung Dulaview TL220 TL225 TL90 + Free LCD Screen Protectors
- Transcend 8 GB microSDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS8GUSDHC6E
- Bronze Zipper Pouch Case + Universal LCD Screen Protector for Samsung TL Series DualView TL225
Customer reviews
A great Camera with a ton of features! Also SUPER COOL!! 
by .. Ryan S. Martin (Albany, NY)
I would guess that ninety percent of you reading these reviews are prospective digital camera buyers. You are reading these honest reviews by average people in an effort to learn more about buying this camera, you're asking that question "Is the dual-view TL225 right for me?" I don't know if it is, but keep in mind as you're reading my review that I'm writing this review for you because I was you the perspective buyer with numerous questions and concerns just one week ago.
Comparatively this Camera does not take the best picture of all the camera's in its price range. (The sub $300 digital camera category.) There are other camera's in the TL225's price range the give a better representation of color, perform better in low lighting, take better action photographs, take higher resolution HD movies or are smaller and possibly more convenient in some ways. The TL225 is not the pinnacle of digital photography in any category that I could find. It is however, on par with or above average for its class in just about every category; from iso, to HD-Movie capabilities, picture resolution, delay time between taking pictures, and etc. Make no mistake, this camera is no chump! It's just not a champion in any particular category. Overall I think it's the best fit for the average person that needs a digital camera for taking pictures of nights out, sight seeing, family events, etc. It's also quite sleek, I might suggest, nay, I implore you go to bestbuy and see just how sleek this device is before buying it.
Some of the other reviewers have been a bit harsh. I wonder however, how many digital cameras they have owned in their life. If the answer is 1 or 2, then they really aren't in a position to make accurate criticisms of this device. Or, perhaps they are, but only after they actually read the owner's manual. By reading this owner's manual, which, btw, is very detailed and can be downloaded from Samsung's website (in pdf form so you easily browse to whatever section you'd like to read about); you'll find the answer's to many of the little questions/problems/concerns you've had about this device! You can even read the owner's manual before you buy the TL225! Egads man!
As opposed to the aforementioned negative reviewers, I however, love this camera! This is an excellent replacement for the Kodak EasyShare P.0.S. that I had before. The TL225 comes with a ton of features on board. There's a slide show you can setup with a push of button, there's red-eye removal (which you can activate both before and after you take pics), blemish removal, and a ton other effects you can put on the pictures without having to even transfer the photos to your PC. The touch screen is very responsive and the dual view front screen works as advertised.
With its 12.2 megapixel sensor this camera takes some beautiful pictures. It also takes excellent HD movies recording them at 720p and you have the ability to zoom while recording the movies (a lot digital cameras can't do that or if they do you'll get this buzzing noise while zooming (This camera makes no such noises!)).
There's a bunch of on board features for the movies too after you've recorded them so you can edit them, just like the photos (brighten, trim movies, etc) on the camera without transferring them to your PC. I can't talk enough about how many little convenient features are included on board this camera, and they are just all so easy to find with the little pop-up menus. These features are why this camera is a "must own" 5 out 5 star device! Well, haha, that and it takes some pretty darn good pictures too!
Previous reviewers have complained about blurry photographs, well the first thing is to check the ISO level. If you know you are shooting in a dark room and are not using flash, turn the iso up manually. Yes, the auto features are good but not perfect, conventional wisdom says "the great carpenter never blames his tools". There's really something to be said for that, basically, ya know have a brain people! And two, play with your camera, enjoy it before you take it out and use it for your real world events. This camera has a lot of features but you have to use the right one for the job and know all the tools it has to offer and how to use them.
***NOTE*** Digital Camera's and HD Camera's as a whole don't tend to perform as well in low lighting as your regular film camera's they have come a long way and the technology is developing but this isn't a $500-600 professional camera, this a sub-compact point and shoot camera, keep that in mind when grading.
The other thing is this camera has pre-set features that come turned on that you can turn off which will help/hurt picture quality. One of them is facial recognition if this is on and if you are not taking a picture of someone or not trying focus on a face it will cause the picture to come out blurry. That's just the way the software on the camera is written. So you need to make sure you have the camera set in the correct modes. Furthermore, this all goes back to reading the manual and playing with your camera for awhile when you first get it.
To address some of the other concerns:
-- The battery life sucks, SUPRISE! Welcome to the world of portable electronics. I suggest only turning on the dual-view then you need it (this is the major batter drainer) and I also suggest buying another battery and the external battery charger.
-- Yes, it also sucks that this camera comes bare bones without a Micro-SD card, additional battery, or some the other nifty accessories you might need. What are you gonna do? I bought all the additional items (extra battery, charger, case, and micro-SD) and it only cost me $30.00.
-- The fact that it uses a micro-SD at all is also kind of annoying. While I think they could have tried to fit a standard SD in this camera, I'm glad they didn't. It's very sleek and stylish, slim and sexy. I guess having to use micro-SD is the price of beauty.
-- You need to buy a $50 dock to connect this camera to your TV using HDMI. Yes this is certainly frustrating, especially since one of the touted features of the TL225 is it's HDMI out, but really who cares? You can buy a USB adapter for your micro-SD and just plug it into your HDTV or PS3 directly.
**SIDENOTES** If you are debating between TL225 and the TL220, I'd say it's worth it to pony up the extra $20-25 for the TL225. The rear LCD screen is a bit bigger on this camera and the resolution on that LCD is much higher so you'll a have more accurate representation of your pictures after you take them. Also just having a larger, higher resolution screen will just add to the wow factor when you show this camera off to your friends. Another note, the orange color that the TL225 comes in is really more of a Red than an Orange; you'll see what I mean when you behold this camera in person. Sorry cuse' fans!
BOTTOM LINE:
This camera is great, if you are looking for a sleek point and shoot digital camera with a ton of features. The TL225 takes reasonably good pictures when compared to others in the same price range but where this digital camera really excels is by ease of use and innovative design with its responsive touch screen, pop-up menus, plethora of on-board features and cool dual view LCD. 5 stars!
Extremely Fun & Easy to Use by .. S. Quartey (East Coast, USA)
This camera is exactly what I was looking for. This camera is very compact - small and skinny but still comfortable to hold in the hand. The camera takes beautiful pictures, but is probably not top of the line (it is a point-and-shoot, after all). I would be hard pressed to pay the MSRP of $349 for this camera - it's not worth it. I did grab this camera for $225 and it was a steal.
PROS
--The touch screen is remarkably responsive. I like touch screens but have had rather poor experiences with them until now. Touch, gestures, and tilt are easy to use without a lot of technical headache.
--This camera is ultra-portable. It weighs very little and fits snuggly into an extra-small case.
--The front screen is great for taking self-portraits. I never got the hang of positioning myself behind a backwards camera like the rest of my generation; this feature changes everything. The screen is also invisible when not turned on.
--The main screen is huge. Pictures and menus have plenty of room for show, and the screen is of beautiful quality.
--The camera takes pictures that are certainly high enough quality for the average photo album or scrapbook, but this is no professional camera.
CONS
--Almost nothing comes in the box. The camera, AC adapter, USB cord, wrist strap, and battery are the contents. I strongly recommend getting a camera case and extra battery, plus a memory card is a must.
--This camera uses MICRO SD cards. There's nothing inherently wrong with this, except that they are more expensive and very easy to lose. I bought microSD cards with regular card-sized adapters. I also bought and charged an extra battery.
Excellent image quality by .. Geo (Hoboken, NJ USA)
This is a great camera. Has latest technology, but the reason for a camera is the end result...the pictures. My previous camera was the Canon Powershot SD750, which was the standard at the time for image quality. I took some side-by-side shots and though the quality was comparable, this camera beats the Powershot. (I shot pics using a similar resolution for fairness.) The lens on this camera is really good. There was no chromatic aberration whatsoever. (Purple fringing around very bright objects.)
The startup time is really good. The screen auto adjusts to optimal brightness, and outside in full sun, the screen is still easy to see. There are two dead pixels on the screen, which is disappointing. So far, I am very happy with this camera.
Pros
Awesome picture quality.
Small, compact and sylish.
Bright screen, even in sunlight.
Great image stabilization.
Zooming while shooting video.
Touchscreen is very cool.
Cons
Dead pixels on my screen.
Video seems hyper crisp, artificially sharp.
Front screen not available in video mode.
Battery life not the best.
This is small, but annoying. The orange model is more red than orange.
excelent camera by .. Pablo E. Moran (San Francisco, CA, USA)
excelent camera, take excelent pictures, lot of features and very easy to use. Big LCD touchscreen with amazing quality. Nice HD videos
Fantastic by .. Leonardo D. Baptista (Sâo Paulo, SP Brazil)
Wonderful!!!
Full of features and very, very fast.
I'm very happy with this camera. =)