Where's the flash??? The new Samsung HMX-U10 is very cool looking, indeed, except for one thing... where's the flash??? Or to put it another way... PLEASE tell me the designers didn't whip up a 10MP still camera with NO INDOOR FLASH!! I don't SEE a flash in all the publicity photos, I haven't HEARD about a new flash in all the online demos, and I haven't READ anything in all the hoopla about a flash.So, and someone PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong, we're talking about a 10MP camera that requires bright sunshine either for outdoor shots, or for indoor shots (in which case, the subject needs to stand next to a big, wide open window so plenty of natural sunshine can brighten up the picture.) Where's the flash??? The new Samsung HMX-U10 is very cool looking, indeed, except for one thing... where's the flash??? Or to put it another way... PLEASE tell me the designers didn't... » Read More Where's the flash??? The new Samsung HMX-U10 is very cool looking, indeed, except for one thing... where's the flash??? Or to put it another way... PLEASE tell me the designers didn't whip up a 10MP still camera with NO INDOOR FLASH!! I don't SEE a flash in all the publicity photos, I haven't HEARD about a new flash in all the online demos, and I haven't READ anything in all the hoopla about a flash.So, and someone PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong, we're talking about a 10MP camera that requires bright sunshine either for outdoor shots, or for indoor shots (in which case, the subject needs to stand next to a big, wide open window so plenty of natural sunshine can brighten up the picture.) « Show Less
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They are apparently out on QVC. Most bad reviews are - SURPRISE! - from people who don't know what they are buying, or who don't know how to use it. This is a Flip clone, with some improved features. It's meant for taking videos for uploading to You Tube. It's not meant to be a full featured camcorder with image stabilization. It's not meant to replace a digital SLR. If you are buying it to do so, you WILL be dissapointed.If your videos turn out too dark or grainy, you need to READ THE MANUAL.
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P.D. Lueken, how did you get one if they aren't going to be released from another 3 weeks?
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Yup, you are correct...just read the specs on Samsung's website: no flash; no red eye removal; no image stabilization; not MAC compatible; and can't be used as a web cam. Flash and image stabilization are a MUST. Bummer!
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oh brother (eyes rolling, a la barney fife). i guess the designer had cranial rectalasia (head up his butt). a DARN shame. i DEFINITELY won't be buying one of these now. thanks for the update!
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I bought one of these from QVC and it was boxed up for return the evening I received it. Inside video is pathetic, touchpad is very quirky, inside photos are miserable and outside video is bland. If you want to read more reviews, just check them out on QVC. There are over 40 people just like me who couldn't get this camcorder returned fast enough.
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my heart was pretty much set on buying this samsung hmx u10 until i read all the QVC negative reviews. but at the same time i'm getting the impression that many who put the negative review sounds like they thought they were buying a regular 10mp digital camera with the mini camcorder function. i wonder those same people will give a same negative review for Flip Ultra HD...These pocket camcorders don't come with FLASH right?Does anyone have an opinion when you compare Samsung U10 vs Flip Ultra HD?
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Hi Nancy, I love my tiny 300HS and have taken hundreds of photos and videos underwater all over the world with it. For that matter, hundreds more topside. I've had several U/W cameras/housings over the years (mostly Canon) and even some I made myself. This WP-DC41 and 300HS are winners. I've also purchased other UW cameras since: GoPro and Panny, but the tiny 300 wins. Hint: As you know, color is wimpy (mainly blue/gray) under water unless you use artificial lighting (strobe). The 300 HS built-in strobe is OK for close-in shots, but for more oomph, check out the inexpensive Intova UW slave strobe (search INTOVA). (Get the fiber-optic cable with it and tray). Happy diving! Keith --(end KJ)-- Hi Nancy, I love my tiny 300HS and have taken hundreds of photos and videos underwater all over the world with it. For that matter, hundreds more topside. I've had several U/W cameras/housings over the years (mostly Canon) and even some I made myself. This WP-DC41 and 300HS are winners. I've also purchased other UW cameras since: GoPro and Panny, but the tiny 300 wins. Hint: As you know, color is wimpy (mainly blue/gray) under water unless you use artificial lighting (strobe). The 300 HS built-in strobe is OK for close-in shots, but for more oomph, check out the inexpensive Intova UW slave... » Read More Hi Nancy, I love my tiny 300HS and have taken hundreds of photos and videos underwater all over the world with it. For that matter, hundreds more topside. I've had several U/W cameras/housings over the years (mostly Canon) and even some I made myself. This WP-DC41 and 300HS are winners. I've also purchased other UW cameras since: GoPro and Panny, but the tiny 300 wins. Hint: As you know, color is wimpy (mainly blue/gray) under water unless you use artificial lighting (strobe). The 300 HS built-in strobe is OK for close-in shots, but for more oomph, check out the inexpensive Intova UW slave strobe (search INTOVA). (Get the fiber-optic cable with it and tray). Happy diving! Keith --(end KJ)-- « Show Less
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Hi Joel, i re-read what other people say about this cam..pls read Vance Marshall's comments too, it sums up what poorly it does. the touch screen is not as responsive. it doesn't function in indoor low lighting..its program robot kept focusing in low light, in fact won't do the job afterall. i didnt return this cuz the hassle of returning + it's only a hundred bux..i tried it in well lit indoor, the resulting photo was grainy. i know what im talking about cuz i also own a D-90..this is only CUTE AND TINY..is all..not for a real photographer..i bought another coolpix before = S3000 cuz of Ashton Kutcher commercial..that sucked too! i gave it away..the only reason i kept buying Nikon is bc the big dslr's are good..aside from D90 i have a d5100.. this sounds ridiculous telling i have cameras..i am just comparing the cool pix to dslrs..hope this helps!
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read the product description dude!! -do you only see stuff thru you fon and cant scroll, or what?? //rant off. YES, it has strobe, I can verify by having one in my hand...but I also could have read about the product. FWIW, the strobe isnt real fast, but still disorenting if thats what you are after
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Good question. I would like to know why it is still available. My understand is, it's out of production. Are these knock offs?... I have read all of the reviews about this model, the Black colored camera. I also would like to understand the difference between the Black USA model versus the Sliver Japanese model, there is only 2 reviews on the Silver colored camera. Can anyone give some input?
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Thanks, John. Now if only I had pockets big enough both to purchase the S5 IS *and* to hold its bulk. :-/ So I guess I'm still wondering: Just what the heck IS the reason none of the pocket-size digi-cams seem to allow zooming in video mode? Too expensive? Too noisy? Simply not possible due to some technical constraint? If anyone has a good answer, I'd still like to know. Thanks for the good discussion so far...
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I've been flipping back and forth between the SD800 and the A710. And, your pics are now making me lean towards the A710. Two must-haves for my first digital camera are a view finder and image stabilization. Just one question for you, cjw333. I noticed that a couple of your motion shots were blurry. Was the stabilizer on? Thanks for sharing your photos. They're awesome.
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Yes, there is a flash ... we had an outdoor, evening wedding reception with medium levels of lighting, and I'm bnoy sure if it was operator error because we all use digital now or what, but the pictures were grainy/blurry. Honestly, not worth the cost of cameras + cost of developing ... you're better off just saving the pics your friends post on Facebook/Instagram and printing those ...
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I too am looking for a new cyber-shot. I am looking to buy the dsc-w290 but I have heard great things about the WX1, such as the new panoramic sweep mode and cmos sensor. Not to mention zoomable HD video is amazing.Why you should wait however, is that this is the first batch of cameras with the new sensor. It also uses a smaller LCD than the 3.0 inch they started using such as the dsc-w290 and is only 10.1 mp which if you shoot in 16:9 mode, will be even less.Sony will come out with new cameras being announced in January at the CES 2010 show and then you should decide. If nothing substantial is announced, the price for this will have dropped greatly. I too am looking for a new cyber-shot. I am looking to buy the dsc-w290 but I have heard great things about the WX1, such as the new panoramic sweep mode and cmos sensor. Not to mention zoomable HD video is amazing.Why you should wait however, is that this is the first batch of cameras with the new sensor. It also uses a smaller LCD than the 3.0 inch they started using such as the dsc-w290 and is only 10.1 mp which if you shoot in 16:9 mode, will be even less.Sony will come out with new cameras being announced in January at the CES 2010 show and then you should... » Read More I too am looking for a new cyber-shot. I am looking to buy the dsc-w290 but I have heard great things about the WX1, such as the new panoramic sweep mode and cmos sensor. Not to mention zoomable HD video is amazing.Why you should wait however, is that this is the first batch of cameras with the new sensor. It also uses a smaller LCD than the 3.0 inch they started using such as the dsc-w290 and is only 10.1 mp which if you shoot in 16:9 mode, will be even less.Sony will come out with new cameras being announced in January at the CES 2010 show and then you should decide. If nothing substantial is announced, the price for this will have dropped greatly. « Show Less
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Has anyone seen any actual reviews of this camera as opposed to marketing spec lists? Sometimes I've seen pre-production models of cameras that get reviewed prior to actual release. It is the low light ability claims of the Nikon that I'll need to see put to the test. That's probably the biggest Achilles heel of all these superzooms. It may have a CMOS sensor (which explains the burst speed of this camera) but it is still the same small size sensor as all the superzooms so I'm dubious about any huge improvement in low light. All of the previous versions of this new crop of superzooms (Nikon, Sony, Fuji) only got a flat four star rating in Amazon while the Panasonic FZ35 and FZ40 both are at 4.6. This new group has longer zooms than the Pansonics but I need to know if the picture quality is improved in any way.
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almost all cameras have a delay with flash.. try using the indoor mode withOUT flash and it will fire much faster and usually you will have more than enough light.
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I have this camera and LOVE it!! Still learning about it.This will sound crazy but, I have taken pictures in low lighting in the SCN mode set on portrait WITH the flash OFF...as most places/concert halls don't like you flashing your cam on everyone as it can be highly distracting.My pics are pretty clear so I say just play around with the different settings and you can figure out what works for you. Works for me! I LOVE THIS CAMERA!!!
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How do you do, Mr. Ryan. I call it Suzuki, the staff of a bell. Thank you for your consideration. Since this mail is using the translator, it has made a mistake in it, and although it may be an acatalepsy, please allow it. Although I am carrying out simultaneous sale of this camera also in the store in Tokyo, it is still in stock. It is a late model of XP series of FUJIFILM. In order of XP60 -&gt;XP150 -&gt;XP200, it is the most expensive and performance is also the most wonderful. Is it an answer of the question? Moreover, please do not hesitate to ask a question.
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I am having to think about reposition my fingers when I turn the camera on. Your natural grip has you hold the camera where the pop up flash is when you turn the camera on. I have had mixed results with the flash. On some shots it looks fantastic and seems to compensate exposure for nicely lit shots. Other times it is pretty typical of single source on-camera flash. I'm still getting use to the camera but would have liked direct access to the flash controls.
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Maybe it is good in low light because for the same reason it is no sharper than a cheap 5 MP camera: all the light is concentrated on a smaller CCD. Maybe it is really no better than other new cameras i low light. I have always been happy with simple sony and samsung cameras. Cameras are one of the devices you really have to test side-by-side in the store to know.
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I took some sample pics in the house at night with just lights on. They looked OK without the flash. I find with indoor pics I usually don't like the flash because it seems to wash out the photo.
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THe only high contrast shots have been on bright snowy days and I have not noticed that. What sort of shots have you had that problem with? If I can duplicate them as a test that would be interesting.And about the swivel LCD - it is handy!What are the price ranges of those cameras you mentioned? One of the factors in my decision to purchase the SX10 was the price.