Customer Reviews

Samsung Impax 210i Zoom APS Camera

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I was really impressed by this little camera. It's tiny, light and looks great. The controls are a little small for those of us with big fingers but otherwise well thought out. The pictures are great. It has an adjustable viewfinder and the framing is pretty accurate. Great 2X zoom. I've used it in low light with no problems. The red eye reduction is a little weak, but works in most cases. The APS film is a breeze to use. The LCD panel on the back is pretty straight forward. They use the KISS (keep it simple stupid) philosophy with the diagrams and controls. I recommend this little gem to anyone who needs a simple point and shoot. What a price, you can buy two for the price of the Cannon.

What do you guys expect for 100 bucks? I expected less to tell you the truth. This camera is great for the price. It packs all the options you need, has a smooth quiet zoom, and takes excellent photos. The date feature and the digital readouts on the back are another nice addition. The size is great too, as a student, I just stick this in the corner of the front bag pocket or on my belt, yes, the case has a belt loop. The buttons are small though, but I have thin fingers. Those with big fingers, don't buy this camera. Those with average fingers who want a 150 dollar camera for 100 bucks, go for it.

Overall this camera does it's job. The picture quality is impressive, but the red eye reduction is fairly weak. In order for you to take a good picture, you have capture your picture in the frame, then hold the button half way down so the camera has a chance to focus, and then push the button all the way down to snap the picture. This doesn't seem very painful, but if you're anything like me you don't really have the time to pay that much attention when your snapping picts. If you're looking to spend $100 on a camera I would recommend going for a Cannon ELPH or a Nikon of some sort. Samsung makes great cell phones though!

It's compact, durable, simple to operate, and takes great pictures! Have had absolutely no problems with the camera for the 3 years I've owned it!!

The user who complained of "red eyes" should note that there is a red-eye setting on the camera which eliminates these concerns. It makes decent enough pictures, and especially when compared to disposable cameras, you'd really be better off with one of these if you can find it for under $20.

APS cameras are really difficult to find these days, and they have their own pros and cons:

Pros:
- Three ratios for shooting (4x6in, 4x7in, 3.5x10in panorama).
- Loading film is easier than tying a shoelace.
- Index prints with every roll (so you can easily pick out snapshots to make reprints or to enlarge).
- Film is safer from the threats of overexposure, since it's enclosed.

Cons:
- Slightly more difficult to find film for than a 35mm.
- Smaller image area (by about 25%).

I've been reasonably happy with mine, and mostly used it on vacations or for general photography. There's no way I'd recommend this to anyone serious about art photography, so it's funny that the thing can actually be mounted on a tripod.

This is a very small camera in size, but LARGE in capability. I consistently get sharp mages with this camera. It is quiet and very unobtrusive. The zoom is smooth and the flash has plenty of power when used with 200 or 400 film. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a camera to carry with them all the time.

I purchased the camera in March 2000 and it stopped working promptly after purchase. I figured I'd give it the benifit of the doubt and had it replaced under warranty. Now that the warranty has expired the camera has stopped working again. It's a good litte camera for the money as long as you realize it may not last you very long.

A fair camera for outdoors,but my picturetaking is mostly at family gatherings,and all I see is red eyes,and some more red eyes.Useless indoors.