Samsung Digimax S85 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom (Black)
- Filed under: digital cameras
- Date: May 27,2009
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  Release Date : 2007-10-12 Publisher : Samsung Company : Samsung |
Features
- 8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
- 5x optical zoom with Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR); 2.5-inch LCD display
- Face Detection detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts for optimal focus and exposure
- 14 scene modes and special effects “E” button; high-resolution movie mode at up to 30 fps
- Stores images on SD memory cards (20MB internal memory included); powered by 2 AA batteries
Product Description
The Samsung S85 is a high-resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-color filtered 8.2 mega-pixel CCD that allows the Samsung S85 to produce even better images and take detailed photos for printing up to poster size. In addition, the Samsung S85 has a 5x optical and 5x digital zoom giving 25x total zoom when combined, as well a bright and color-sensitive 2.5″ LCD screen. With the Face Recognition AF & AE function, the Samsung S85 detects faces and automatically focuses on them and also adjusts brightness. Fast ASR technology prevents the degradation of image clarity and color through camera shake, and the S85 also supports ISO 1600 high sensitivity to give you super clear pictures even when taking moving subjects under less-than-perfect lighting conditions. Supports ISO 1600 high sensitivity AVI recording capability 14 scene modes for optimal settings no matter the shot 20MB internal memory - accepts SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards USB 2.0 support - can share data with both Windows and Mac
Customer reviews
Decent photos in daylight, but… 
by .. Amey Maffucci ()
This camera takes excellent, high-resolution pictures outside. I found that it even worked quite well for action shots when there is plenty of sunlight. However, taking pictures indoors was another story. If there is any motion, indoor pictures come out blurry and grainy. I had tried taking pictures of hockey, in a very well-lit ice rink, and the pictures always come out brown and grainy. I have adjusted the settings as well as I could, but the amount you can change the aperture and speed of the exposure is very limited, even in the “Manual” mode. I even used a tripod, and the improvement was only marginal.
Now, after 1 year of working normally (and the warranty expiring), it has developed a severe problem. It shuts down unexpectedly, regardless of the charge in the batteries. It does with with new, alkaline batteries as well as fully charged NiMH batteries. It takes pictures for a minute or two, then just shuts down. It does not even retract the lens. It just goes black. Obviously, there is some kind of short or poor connection in it, but it does not appear to be related to the battery door (a common problem area on many digital cameras).
Thankfully, the credit card I used to purchase this extends the warranty, so I should be able to get my money back.
Wonderful 5X camera (vid included) 
by .. E. Khazendar (Michigan)
i bought this camera 5 months ago and it’s all i need plus more ,astonishing photos. the camera has so many features to list (need some time to learn it all), even the video is good (not great) . i think it’s one of the best camera under $100 . i bought another for my brother. check out the video i took with this camera in a concert.
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So, so disappointed. 
by .. A. Berry (Raymond, NH United States)
I was thrilled to find a reasonably priced camera from a company I used to trust - what a disappointment. After only a couple months of light duty taking pictures of my kids and dogs, it now randomly shuts down regardless of how fresh the batteries are or what I do to try to solve the problems. When it shuts down, sometimes the lens stays open. Right now, I have this camera on my desk, stuck open, dead as a doornail. We tried cleaning the battery contacts but no dice. Google “s85 shuts down” and see that other people have had this problem.
Awesome camera by .. Susan ()
I bought this camera June 2008. I read all the reviews, I recommend always reading reviews before buying anything. They are so helpful!!!!!! I too will recommend to buy the recharable batterys and charger. I bought 4 batterys that came with the charger. The camera takes Double AA Batterys. Then you have extra batterys with you when you need them. Also I recommend buying a sandisk 2.0GB memory card, as the camera has only enough space on it to hold about 8 pictures.
The 2.0GB can hold about 400 pictures. Now thats alot of pictures! I’am still learning all the camera does, It’s a awesome camera!
Great Camera by .. L. Alexander (Antelope, CA United States)
I LOVE THIS CAMERA!! I wanted to upgrade without spending a lot of $$. This is the way to go..it takes wonderful pictures and is well worth the price!
