Samsung TL9 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.8 x 3 inches ; 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001BS80ZC
• Item model number: TL9 Black
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,645 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 16, 2008

Product Description

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The ultra-compact, 10-megapixel TL9 is Samsung's latest camera to feature MP3 and PMP functionality. The TL9 is highlighted by a powerful, internal 5x optical zoom as well as Dual Image Stabilization, which combines both Samsung’s advanced Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Digital Image Stabilization (DIS). When selected, OIS and DIS work simultaneously to provide blur-free, detailed images with remarkable clarity.

The TL9 is encased in a slim, metal body, and a unique design element also graces the top of the camera’s body - dual analog gauges. The small gauges, located next to the power button, display remaining battery life and memory capacity in a way that’s easy for the shooter to access while on the go. Thanks to the enhanced sensitivity of the TL9’s CCD sensor, which features a maximum ISO of 1600, and the camera’s Dual Image Stabilization, you can rest assured that you’ll be able to capture images in low-light situations, especially when the use of a flash is not desired.

The TL9 also features an embedded contents management program called Digital Contents Management (DCM). DCM is useful tool that significantly reduces the time to find a photo. The program automatically organizes photos based on the date that they were taken, their contents, color, and themes. Search through their images by month or by using a timeline. Based upon the theme of the image you're looking for, search by portrait, couple, or group photo and even search for those images that are either city or landscape shots. Additionally, the DCM program also automatically sorts images based upon color tones as well as whether it’s a photo, video, or voice/memo note.

The ultra-compact TL9 also features and advanced movie mode which offers users SVGA (800x592) MPEG-4 video with editing controls found right on the camera. By using the camera’s Successive Recording mode, pause and resume filming of a video clip without having to save the clip as separate individual files. While filming, you can also operate the camera’s optical zoom and engage a movie stabilizer to compensate for unwanted camera movement and subject blur.

When setting the camera to PMP mode, TL9 users can easily listen to their favorite MP3 files or watch their favorite video content on the camera’s large 2.7-inch high-resolution display. The bundled Digimax Converter software seamlessly converts the user’s MPEG, AVI, MOV, WMV and ASF files for viewing on the TL9. For music on-the-go, the software can also convert MP3 and WAV audio files in several simple steps. The innovative software also allows users to view subtitles, adjust the screen size, and crop and stretch the image to fit the screen as desired. To listen to videos or music, the TL9 features a headphone port and an external speaker boasting SRS 3D acoustic technology.

Shooters can also benefit from a comprehensive suite of automatic controls designed to help them capture better images, specifically portraits and group shots of family and friends. The TL9’s Face Detection technology makes taking pictures of family and friends a snap, as it detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure to ensure better composition and image quality. Furthermore, the Smile Shot feature automatically triggers the TL9 to take a photo only when the camera detects smiles on the subjects’ faces, and Blink Detection will prevent a photo from being taken if the camera recognizes that a subject’s eyes are closed -- a useful feature when it's difficult to distinguish closed eyes. The TL9 also offers 13 scene modes to choose from, allowing shooters the ability to effortlessly adjust the camera and capture the best image possible in any setting.

The TL9 also puts an end to inadvertently lost images with a new feature called the Recycle Bin - a unique function that allows consumers to retrieve images which were deleted by mistake. When the Recycle Bin function is in use, the TL9 automatically creates a "trash" folder on the memory card which stores any image deleted from the camera. This special feature allows users to shoot, delete and restore images without the fear that they will be lost forever.

Product Description

The Samsung TL9 is a digital camera that gives you more. Rock out to your favorite music and watch movies and videos. It's an MP3 player, personal multimedia player and digital camcorder in one super-slim camera. With 10.2-Megapixel, you'll get great quality photos. With the amazing 5x optical zoom, you'll get closer than ever before. It also has cool analog gauges that track its remaining battery life so you're never caught by surprise. 10.2-Megapixels delivers a high-quality picture, even for super-sized images. A robust mounted image processor creates rich color gradation, fast and clear high quality picture processing. With advanced contrast and color reproduction you'll be able to take and edit your photos effortlessly. Easily listen to your favorite MP3 files or watch your favorite video and movies on the large 2.7" high-resolution display. SRS surround sound mode and 7 sound effects provide a rich and realistic listening experience. It's like having a personal makeup artist put an end to lost images. Dual image stabilization eliminates the blur caused by camera shake and delivers clear, crisp images every time, even under difficult lighting situations. Integrating the best lens shifting mechanisms of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) with the sophisticated algorithms of Digital Image Stabilization (DIS), Dual Image Stabilization; corrects even the tiniest of shakes. With the Face Detection function, you can now take better portrait pictures with ease. The function is able to distinguish faces from the rest of the background and automatically focus on them. White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, and Custom Shooting Modes - Auto, Program, Photo Help Guide, Dual IS, Beauty shot, Scene, Movie, and Multimedia Dimensions - Width 3.74 x Height 2.36 x Depth 0.84 Weight - 0.3 pounds without battery and card

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the bottom line is...., July 9, 2009

By	Abe Vigoda "madinventor" (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This is a great camera.
Pros:
Takes great-looking photos
No protruding lens = less to damage.
Bright, high resolution screen
5X ZOOM
Can be used as an MP3 player
And... Looks very cool

Con:
Compact but too thick to be a sub-compact

Thank you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The NV of all Cameras, May 10, 2009

By	Andre Wilburn "Reporter: www.ccuconnect.com" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Samsung TL9 (Also known as the NV9) is a great digital camera that is feature packed and should be able to please most people. I had the NV3 before and loved it and I wanted a camera with similar features (like mp3 player, video player, and text viewer). This camera most definitely does everything I wanted and more. The only cons I have are that the camera doesn't take pictures fast enough and the fact that it's advertised as "black" when in reality it's more of an eggplant color. All in all, definitely a fantastic camera for the price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Overall, January 18, 2009

By	CONASAUGA (Ga United States) - See all my reviews

I like the USB recharge feature. Lots of ways to recharge. No charger box to fool with. Picture quality a bit off in low light or action, but a good trade off for price and small size. Am buying a second one!