The Samsung ES17 is a 12 megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens.

This is one of the cheaper digital camera. To keep the price low Samsung included a smaller than standard LCD screen (2.5 inches), 10 cms macro mode, a standard movie mode and no image stabilization into the camera.

The camera offers a choice of preset scene modes as well as several functions to help you with portrait shots. These include face detection an automatic red eye reduction. There is also a Beauty mode that helps to reduce blemishes and softens skin. In addition the camera lets you adjust such settings as sharpness, contrast and saturation.

The ES17 is very straightforward and easy to use even for beginners. Samsung has also included help text that describe the various camera functions for those who is new to photography. This can help you select the correct controls and take better photos.

As to its physical size, it is not tiny enough to slip into a pocket. Also, there available black and silver body versions.

Camera Reviews:

Cameras.co.uk:
This is a cheap and cheerful digital camera. Its greatest attractions are its price and the fact it is easy to use. Picture quality is a struggle and you can find better for a similar price.

Sample Photo Galleries: cameras.co.uk.

Alternatives/Rivals: Canon Powershot A480.

Samsung ES17 – Specifications:

• 12 Megapixels
• 1/2.33 inch Sensor size
• Aspect Ratios: 4:3, 16:9, 3:2
• 3x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent : 35 - 105mm
• Aperture range: F3.2 (W) - F5.8 (T)
• 2.5 inch LCD screen with 230,000 pixels
• Shutter Speed: 8 - 1/1500 seconds
• Sensitivity: ISO 80 - 1600
• Metering: Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection
• Macro Focus: 10cms
• No Manual Controls Scene Modes: Beauty Shot, Potrait, Night scene, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow
• Face Detection
• Photo Styles: Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB
• Movie Mode: 640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps
• 11MB Internal Memory
• Dimensions: 94.1 x 62.7 x 25.2mm
• Weight: 121g

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