Samsung TL205 12 Megapixel Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom, Dual LCD Screens, Smart Auto, Digital Image Stabilization, Silver

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 66.2 x 5.5 x 2 inches ; 6.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0035EFZPI
• Item model number: EC-TL205ZBPSUS
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,120 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

The TL205 has everything you need in one compact camera. 12.2 megapixels give you the power to capture memories with beautiful details. And with a 3x optical zoom, its easy to get close to your subjects. Worried that photos might be less than perfect? The TL205 includes the Smart Auto feature which can recognize and automatically adjust to ensure the best shot possible.

Dual LCD Screens
Turn every scene into a photo op - starring you! The 1.5" Front LCD Screen lets you get out from behind the camera and get in the shot. You can perfectly frame yourself in the

3x Optical Zoom
With a 3x optical zoom, you'll get up close and personal with every subject. Plus, a slim, stylish design makes the mounted inner zoom lens easier to use and carry. A special coating on both sides of the lenses prevents false color and distortion while delivering outstanding picture quality.

Digital Image Stabilization
Get brighter and more natural pictures with DIS technology. With DIS the effects of image blur are reduced in lower light conditions. You can even take well exposed, sharper pictures without using a flash.

Smart Auto 2.0
Take the best photos possible, with the Smart Auto feature. It automatically selects one of several scene modes which best suits the environment youre shooting in. For example, it automatically sets the camera to landscape scene mode if youre taking an image of a mountain range, and then switches gears and automatically selects the portrait scene mode if you proceed to take an image of an individual.

2.7 LCD Screen
Its easy to take pictures with the large 2.7" LCD screen. And with improved contrast and color reproduction youll be able to take and edit your photos effortlessly.

12.2 MP
High resolution images, outstanding quality. The Samsung TL205 delivers nothing short of brilliant images with a tr

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Samsung Dual View TL205, June 2, 2010

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J. Sossamon - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung TL205 12 Megapixel Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom, Dual LCD Screens, Smart Auto, Digital Image Stabilization, Silver (Electronics)

Usually, I'm a Canon man. I got this camera for my wife because she liked the dual view. And it is pretty cool, to be sure. We haven't got to use it a whole lot yet, but here's what I like so far: the camera is quick, light, inexpensive, good in low-light, and 12.2 megapixels, GOOD menus and quick access to the most important features. Did I mention it was inexpensive? I haven't used too many snap-shot digital cameras - two different Canon Powershots and now this one - so, I'm probably not the most seasoned critic. But I am kinda a gadget-geek, and I'm going to say this camera is well-deserving of the 5 stars I give it. And about how it compares to its big brothers - the other Samsung dual-view cameras - well, once again, this one is the most inexpensive. So for me, it was the way to go.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great pictures and videos, but there's a major flaw, January 9, 2011

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H. Mathis (Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung TL205 12 Megapixel Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom, Dual LCD Screens, Smart Auto, Digital Image Stabilization, Silver (Electronics)

I received this camera on January 6th, as a gift. I was thrilled. The camera took great pictures and was fairly easy to use once I played with it a while. There are several different picture settings, and each setting has more ways to fine tune your picture, which I loved. I also LOVED the face-flaw eraser setting. I take a lot of outdoor pictures and the details on leaves, trees, clouds, and sky were incredible.
Notice that I used past tense to describe all of these things.
On January 7th, I went for a hike and took my new camera with me. I was so excited! I took some great pictures and great footage.
When I got back to my car, I noticed little black spots on the LCD. I turned it off and went home, and when I turned it on again, the spots were ebbing into little black lines.
By the next day, two large lines were across the LCD. I could even see them when the camera was off. I took it back and exchanged it for another one.
That night, we went out for dinner and I took the camera with me. Within taking about 10 pictures, the same thing happened-a long, thin black line appeared across the LCD.
I fell in love with this camera and seriously considered keeping it despite the flaw, but then came to my senses when I realized that no brand new device should be doing that. I didn't exchange it again after I read customer reviews on the camera, and found that apparently this black line problem is a recurring one with this model.
So basically, if you want to take the gamble and see if you're one of the lucky ones with no LCD problems, this is a great camera. I'm of the opinion something brand new should work completely, with no flaws within the first 24 hours.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sad, November 27, 2010

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Melanie (Appleton, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung TL205 12 Megapixel Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom, Dual LCD Screens, Smart Auto, Digital Image Stabilization, Silver (Electronics)

I really like this camera and have been wanting it since it was first released. I finally purchased it and I'm returning it because it's way too slow. It takes really nice pictures and the screen on the front is really a fantastic feature if you're someone that likes to take self portraits without needing a place to place the camera and use a timer. That's something I do all the time with my husband. I'm returning it because it takes a long time for the flash to fire and then recharge. We have a 5 month old so we need a faster camera to capture all her precious little smiles that happen so fast!