Samsung Impax 300i APS Camera

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00001U0B2
• Item model number: Impax 300i
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,643 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
  • #87 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Film Cameras > APS Cameras
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Maxima Impax 300i is Samsung's streamlined APS point-and-shoot camera. Ultracompact, the Impax 300i features automatic focus, programmed electronic autoexposure, with a 28 to 80mm zoom lens and automatic flash built in.

The autoflash comes with an array of modes, including Fill-in, Red-Eye Reduction, Flash-Off, Night Mode, and Slow Sync. Because the Impax 300i is an APS camera, film loading is drop-in, rewind is automatic, and you can print your pictures in three formats, including panoramic.

Other options include a self-timer, magnetic IX, PARm PQI, and Caption mode as well as date imprinting in five formats.

Product Description

IMPAX 300 is the highest specification of the Samsung 'Advanced Photo System-Series'. It distinguishes itself from comparable cameras with its ultra compact, light and modern design. It is high quality, too. With the Samsung SHD (Super High Definition) 2, 8fold-zoom 28 to 80mm that equates to 35 to 100mm in 35mm format, the Samsung Impax 300 reaches a performance class, in which similar expensive models are classified. There is also an infinity mode that allows one to take pictures through window glass. This important characteristic will be a feature of the Samsung Impax 300. With the help of the PQI-technology (Print Quality Improvement) and the magnetical data exchange between film and processing labor in the print production, special photographic date will be so considered that the best pictures are always taken even in critical shots conditions. A special feature, which is highly recommended by users of camera because of its clearness, is the adjustment panel on the back side of the camera. All functions can be selected here and checked on the central LCD-Display.Product FeaturesAdvanced Photo System (APS) format28 to 80mm zoom lens3 print formats, including panoramicAutoflash with red-eye reductionDate imprintingTechnical DetailsBrand Name: SamsungModel: Impax 300iDevice Type: Point & Shoot / Zoom cameraAuto Focus Technology: Infrared-activeFilm Speed Range: ISO 50 - 3200Lens Type: Zoom lensMinimum focal length: 28 millimetersMaximum focal length: 80 millimetersOptical zoom: 3 xIncluded Flash Type: Built-in flashFlash Modes Description: Fill-in mode, Auto mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reductionWidth: 3.9 inchesDepth: 1.4 inchesHeight: 2.4 inchesWeight: 7.1 Ounces

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best APS Value, January 7, 2000

By 

Leslie Grady (Weatherford, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung Impax 300i APS Camera (Electronics)

This is the APS camera to buy. Don't let the fairly unfamiliar name (in the camera world) of Samsung distract you from the best APS camera value by far. The 28-80 mm zoom lens outdistances all but 1 or 2 of the other APS cameras on the market now. It is also the same size as those advertised as "smallest available" at 3.8 x 2.25 x 1 inches. I don't know why this little guy doesn't get more attention, but it is a fantastic camera. The photos will not disappoint. And it's a rugged little thing! I fell into a stream while crossing with this camera hanging around my neck, and it was no worse for the wear after I removed the battery and let it dry out overnight. All the photos on the roll, before and after the plunge, were great. Buy it to believe it!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars seemed impressive but didn't prove it, May 17, 2000

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Katrina B. Ooms (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung Impax 300i APS Camera (Electronics)

this little camera seemed really great when I bought it - lots of features, powerful zoom, and a bargain. However it didn't perform.

The battery compartment door was very flimsy and often wouldn't close properly. It got splashed with water and stopped working entirely - for good - and I couldn't get the roll of film out, had to take it to a camera repair place to extract it but it was also ruined. They remarked on the flimsiness of the camera's construction.

I wouldn't recommend it - spend a little more and get something sturdier.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just got it, and already I love it!, January 25, 2000

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This review is from: Samsung Impax 300i APS Camera (Electronics)

This little camera is just loaded with features. I am really impressed, and I haven't even finished taking my first roll of pictures! The zoom is really zoomy and smooth. I like all the flash options, and the lcd panel on the back is very intuitive. This camera even comes with a couple of little reference cards, so that you don't have to tote the manual around or remember the more obscure options if you want.