Samsung SDC-80 Digital Camera

May 2001

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The camera's flash is detachable, which was fine with me since I mostly used the camera in the daytime. But attach the bulky, odd-shaped flash to the top, and you can't put the camera back in its small, soft case, plus carrying it around becomes more of a nuisance.

Another annoying problem I encountered was the unsecured lever switch between the normal and macro functions in front of the camera. It was so easy to move, I would accidentally switch functions by just holding the camera while taking pictures.

The SDC-80 has a video-out compatible with PAL and NTSC. It comes with a 4MB SmartMedia card, serial and video cables, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, soft case and picture-editing software.

Samsung SDC-80 Digital Camera

$229

•Entry-level (maximum resolution 1,024 x 768)

•Multi-image and black-and-white modes

•Auto balance adjustment

•Detachable flash

•Manual exposure and brightness adjustments

•Video-out compatible with PAL and NTSC

Pros

Modern design in translucent colors. Large LCD screen. Rechargeable, long-lasting battery.

Cons

Awkward design of the switch level from macro mode to normal mode. Bulky detachable flash.

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