Reviews
Show product page
15 years ago
Review – Samsung TL500/EX1
The compact camera segment is one that has left me without hope of a decent camera for a long time. Since 2003 I've had in my arsenal the gamut of digital compacts ranging from fast super zooms to the highly portable to the control freak Canon G series.
15 years ago
Samsung EX1 compact digital zoom camera
Even if you're after more professional pictures, that doesn't mean buying a big and bulky camera that's too big for a pocket. Samsung's EX1 is a case in point, being able to take pictures at a resolution of 10 megapixels .
15 years ago
[REVIEW-SAMSUNG EX1]
This 10 megapixel camera with a fast F1.8–2.4 image stabilised 24mm–72mm zoom lens is Samsung's entry into the upper levels of compact cameras. This segment of the market is dominated by Panasonic with the LX3 – about to be superseded by the LX5 – and the Canon G11 and S90.
Pros:
- The image quality is about as good as it gets in a compact
- JPEG's from the camera are good but the RAW images are outstanding
- It is worth taking the trouble to capture in RAW and process with the excellent Silkypix converter.
Cons:
- The movie mode is VGA
- a bit crude in this day and age
15 years ago
Samsung EX1 10 Megapixel?camera
The digital era of photography has done a fine job of re-creating the SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera, but what about the equally awesome, yet inexpensive rangefinder? Samsung's EX1 looks like very good place to start. Check our review after the break.
15 years ago
A New Competitor to the Panny LX3 & Canon S90
Ever since the Panasonic LX3 stepped on to the scene, the camera world has been waiting for competing brands to follow suit by creating a compact oriented at professional who want a pocket friendly alternative to their DSLR.
13 years ago
Samsung TL500 / EX1
Samsung's TL500 is a compact camera clearly aimed at enthusiast use, with some features not typical of most point-and-shoots such as an external flash hot shoe, a tilt/swivel LCD display, and an exceptionally wide and bright lens.
13 years ago
Samsung TL500 Review
Samsung's getting closer. Watch out Canon/Nikon/Sony/Panasonic. What is it? The Samsung TL500 is a largish compact camera with some very desirable features. The 10mp 1/1.7" CCD sensor, 24-72mm (equivalent) f/1.8-2.4 Schneider-Kreuznach lens (with a real lens cap), coupled some higher end controls...
14 years ago
Bad luck x2
I've had two of these - both were defective. Too bad, a beautifully designed camera suffering apparent quality control issues.
Pros:
- many good reviews
- beautiful design
Cons:
- Poor quality
15 years ago
Samsung TL500
In the past few years, manufacturers have begun offering a wider selection of compact digital cameras with bright lenses, good for capturing photos in low-light environments without the need for a flash.
Pros:
- Sharp images
- Great low light performance
- Articulating high-resolution OLED display
- Micro-HDMI port
Cons:
- Bulky
- Expensive
- No high-definition video capture
- Noticeable shutter lag
- Proprietary USB port
14 years ago
Samsung EX1 review
Whereas it used to be the number of pixels by which digital cameras were judged, the emphasis has shifted to how well cameras cope in low light conditions. The Samsung EX1 - known as the TL500 in the US - costs around ￡300 or US $430 and includes a bright f/1.8-2.4 Schneider lens that covers a 3x...
4.0
from 60 reviews
5
20.0%
4
37.0%
3
39.0%
2
0.0%
1
2.0%
