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Old 10-01-2008, 11:02 AM   #1
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Is this camera any good

hi there im looking to buy a camera for under 100 quid!
I want something that is easy to use and is just a point and shoot type of camera.
i will generally be using it for gigs, but alos family events
any feedback will be appreciated!
here is one is was looking at-

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...tml?dpr=129403
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Old 10-01-2008, 11:07 AM   #2
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Re: Is this camera any good

If its for gigs you may find its not suitable, you may have to increase your budget a bit. Compacts tend to have a poor flash when things are over 3mtrs away.
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Old 10-01-2008, 11:13 AM   #3
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Re: Is this camera any good

Its got a shake reduction feature which apparently allows you to take decent pictures in low light, according to the review I just read. This "feature" is simply a combination of noise reduction in camera and increasing the ISO though.

Looking at the actual test samples it did seem to work quite successfully for a cheap camera.
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Old 10-01-2008, 11:18 AM   #4
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Re: Is this camera any good

Here is a thread on Flikr, you can see some examples of the cameras picks.

http://www.flickr.com/cameras/samsung/digimax_i6_pmp/
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Re: Is this camera any good

Here are some nightshots with the cam.

http://www.flickr.com/cameras/samsung/digimax_i6_pmp/
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Old 10-01-2008, 11:22 AM   #6
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Click on the now showing, drop down menu and choose "night shots"
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