Product Description

The i8 obtains high picture quality by employing an 8.1 mega pixel 1/2.5" high resolution CCD sensor. Clear picture quality can be achieved even for images larger than A2. A robust mounted image processor allows for rich gradation, fast and high quality picture processing.3x optical inner zoom lens supports impressive picture expression. The mounted inner zoom lens allows for a slim design and efficient operation. This results in enhanced usability and portability. Outstanding picture quality is achieved by the multi-coating on both sides of all lenses that effectively prevents chromatic aberration and distortion.Playback of video files such as movies and music videos are supported. PMP video playback functions include play previous file, continuous play, high speed play, pause and mute are fully supported.The image is continuously pictured twice so that color information is extracted from one and shape information is extracted from the other one to present the clear image of natural color and minimized hand tremble. Hand tremble that can occur in outdoor or indoor shooting is minimized to present the natural color and clear image (relatively better quality image in high sensitivity). The moving object is automatically detected to enable shooting of fast moving objects.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27972 in Camera & Photo
• Color: White
• Brand: Samsung
• Model: i8White
• Released on: 2008-02-27
• Dimensions: 1.10 pounds
• Memory: 256MB
• Display size: 2.7

Features

• 8.1-megapixel resolution for high-quality prints up to 30 x 40 inches
• 3x optical zoom; digital image stabilization
• Face Detection technology; Red Eye fix
• 2.7-inch LCD screen; listen to MP3s or watch video in PMP mode
• Capture images to SD cards (not included)

Manufacturer Description
Manufacturer Description

This multitalented Samsung digital camera does just about everything - it’s an MP3 player, movie player, text viewer, voice recorder, portable hard drive, and camcorder in one super slim device. Plus there are a ton of features that help you get amazing photos - self portrait, photo style selector, face detection and more. A must-have for everyone, there’s practically nothing the i8 digital camera can’t do.

3x optical zoom in action

Samsung i8 Highlights

8.2-megapixel CCD Great picture quality is obtained with an 8.2-megapixel, 1/2.5-inch high-resolution CCD sensor. Clear picture quality can be achieved even for images larger than A2. A robust mounted image processor allows for rich gradation, fast and high quality picture processing.

3x optical inner zoom lens The mounted inner zoom lens creates a slim design and efficient operation, which results in enhanced usability and portability. Outstanding picture quality is achieved by the multi-coating on both sides of all lenses that effectively prevents chromatic aberration and distortion.

Portable multimedia player Now you can also play movies and music videos (Samsung Convert Software required). PMP video playback functions include play previous file, continuous play, high speed play, pause and mute. When the Samsung Convert Software is used, a 700 MB size video file can be compressed to 200-250 MB. Stereo sound is supported during earphone usage.

Enjoy MP3s and much more

MP3 player SRS surround sound mode and 7 sound effects allow for rich and realistic playback experience. Take photographs, play pictures, and run a slideshow as well as listen to music all at the same time.

Capture accurate self portraits

Photo style selector Easily create professional images by adjusting hue, curve, contrast and sharpness. 7 types of photo style effects are available (Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic). You can also preview your selected effect before actual shooting.

Self Portrait function Using the face detection function, a beeping sound notifies users when a face is located in a specific area. This function helps create accurate self portraits and up to 3 faces for shots with friends.

Customer Reviews

great little camera; not so great PMP
This great little camera takes pretty good shots, though there is just a little bit more artifacting going on when I take pictures of text than my old LonicaMinolta Dimage X1.

I paid a little extra to get this camera over the other Samsung 8.1MP camera because of the PMP (portable media player) feature after seeing the onboard demo video, and while it does have a great little screen it doesn't seem to take any kind of standard video (I tried lots of different mpeg4 and mov and avi files and they wouldn't even show up on the menu)- you have to use the video converter they supply, which runs on proprietary OS only.

As an MP3 player, it's OK, and it does let you delete a file after you've listened to it (which is a key feature if you listen to podcasts).

There also seems to be no way to charge and listen at the same time- the USB/charge cable and the headphone jack go into the same connector. I guess I'm buying an external battery or two and an offline battery charger.

Great little camera
I bought this camera elsewhere for $99.99 and have been VERY happy with its performance with regards to its camera function. It takes good pictures in both low light and during the day. It has a very convenient size and easily fits in your pocket.

The MP3 and video functions are a nice bonus, but to be honest, I have not had a chance to try them out fully yet.

Quality photos but PMP is realtively weak
Recently there is a trend to make every electronic device into a multifunction device. A cell phone that also plays mp3s and take photos is the most common instance of this, but it appears camera makers are catching on and creating cameras that double as PMPs (Personal Media Players). What's good for the goose...

However, in my mind having a camera on a cell phone is adding a feature to a device you're going to carry around with you anyway. It gives you a functional camera for those times when you don't have your real camera with you. I'm not sure that a camera that doubles as a PMP is really as good a concept because when I bring a camera with me its so that I can capture excellent images, not listen to some music.

In point of fact, the Samsung I8 is primarily a camera, and the PMP features feel a bit tacked on and burdened by confusingly designed menus that are not very intuitive. The camera features are somewhat easier to access, and this a slick, attractively designed camera to be sure.

Thankfully that I8 knows how to be a camera not just a convergence device. The photos that it produces are pretty sharp, and the metering feels pretty spot on in most situations. However the camera is haunted by some serious shutter lag and this is probably the most irritating problem with the camera. It is slow in general: navigating menus is slow, booting up the camera is slow (thanks to the PMP needing to do a database search each time it boots. You cannot turn this off) and taking pictures is slow.

The I8 is just about average. It's more of a gizmo than a camera. If you want a solid camera I suggest getting a Canon Powershot. Their light sensors are among the best. If you want a PMP get a Cowon D2. At this point a camera that doubles as a PMP doesn't get either application quite right.