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Samsung PL70 review

Samsung PL70
 
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Verdict:

Not without its flaws, but high image quality and 720p HD video are an impressive combination at this price

Review Date: 3 Mar 2010

Price when reviewed: £157

Buy it now for: £97
(see more store prices)

Supplier: http://www.dabs.com

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

Basic Specifications

Part Code ECPL70ZZBPSGB
Review Date 3 Mar 2010
Rating **** stars out of 5
CCD effective megapixels 12.0 megapixels
CCD size 1/2.3in
Viewfinder none
Viewfinder magnification, coverage N/A
LCD screen size 3.0in
LCD screen resolution 230,000 pixels
Articulated screen No
Live view Yes
Optical zoom 5.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent 28-140mm
Image stabilisation optical, lens based
Maximum image resolution 4,000x3,000
Maximum movie resolution 1280x720
Movie frame rate at max quality 30fps
File formats JPEG; MP4 (AVC)

Camera Controls

Exposure modes auto
Shutter speed 8 to 1/2,000 seconds
Aperture range f/3.4 to f/5.8
ISO range (at full resolution) 80 to 1600
Exposure compensation +/-2 EV
White balance auto, 5 presets, manual
Additional image controls contrast, saturation, sharpness
Manual focus No
Closest macro focus 5cm
Auto-focus modes multi, centre, face detect
Metering modes multi, centre-weighted, centre, face detect
Flash auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, red-eye reduction
Drive modes single, continuous, self-timer, motion timer

Physical

Memory slot SDHC
Mermory supplied 76MB internal
Battery type Li-ion
Battery Life (tested) 280 shots
Connectivity USB, AV, HDMI (via optional adapter)
HDMI output resolution 1080i
Body material aluminium
Lens mount N/A
Focal length multiplier 5.6x
Kit lens model name N/A
Accessories USB and AV cables
Weight 149g
Size 60x96x24mm

Buying Information

Warranty one year RTB
Price £157
Supplier http://www.dabs.com
Details www.samsungcamera.co.uk
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