http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/ Engadget Comments for Samsung's PMA gifts: HD pocket camcorders, point-and-shoots with AMOLED screens http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 3:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/sure, full hd, but what's the bitrate?]]>Feb 20th 2010 3:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Hmmm, I don't know about the bitrate, nor about the optics, compression efficiency, or overall video quality. It's getting better though(I hope)! :) ]]>Feb 20th 2010 4:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/hope it's good too. I'd like to get a nice P&S (cause I can't carry the dslr with me all the time) and this one looks great (at least on paper)!]]>Feb 20th 2010 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 4:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 5:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/
Because an optical zoom is more expensive than a bigger sensor. It's substantially more useful too, especially on a camcorder. ]]>Feb 20th 2010 7:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/
Larger sensor and less pixels on the higher end models translate to much bigger photosites, which means better image quality and low light performance (less noise at high ISO).]]>Feb 20th 2010 8:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 3:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 3:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 3:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/I still have my fingers crossed for a LX4 (or LX5 is you believe the rumours about them missing a number) to be announced at PMA. But yeah, if that doesn't appear I'll be looking at the TL500 once reviews start to appear.]]>Feb 20th 2010 3:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Agreed]]>Feb 20th 2010 3:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/
I know, looks awesome, but VGA video?!?!]]>Feb 20th 2010 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/the number 4 is a bad luck number in Japanese culture (similar to 13 in western society). Most firms usually skip it in model numbering.]]>Feb 20th 2010 4:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/I agree. The TL500 is a pleasant surprise. It looks pretty good in terms of specs. I'll wait for the reviews though.]]>Feb 20th 2010 6:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/
I'd ditch the articulated screen and just ask for the new daylight-conquering super amoled display instead. That paired with the TL350's fps capture rate (I hope it's adjustable) would make it an excellent portable solution for filming action.]]>Feb 20th 2010 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/
Unfortunately 1,000FPS is at a resolution of 138x78 not 1080P]]>Feb 20th 2010 3:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 4:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/
Is it true the TL500, "a high-end compact digital camera designed specifically for today's advanced and enthusiast photographers" with "a full-range of advanced features" lacks an optical viewfinder?

i can't find answers to these questions from the specs in the pressers, answers that are pertinent to two different camera searches by family members.]]>Feb 20th 2010 3:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/
am in to understand there are aftermarket optical viewfinders, like the one you mention, that will work with any camera with a hot shoe?

right now, my nikon p6000 seems like a good alternative: it's a step behind, with f2.7 and 28mm instead of 24, but it's got an optical viewfinder built in and GPS. Not a shabby feature set. I'm eyes-open for something better (wider and faster, maybe greater x zoom, too) We want it all, don't we!]]>Feb 20th 2010 5:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 3:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 4:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 6:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 10:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 3:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/
The camera that was launched in 2008 yet it has:
- 24mm Wide Angle f/2.0 Lecia lens
- 720 HD video
- Sensor size of 1/1.63-inch. (larger than S90 and TL500)
- Hot-shoe

I have been shooting with it for 18 months and a terrific "backup" for my Canon 5D Mark II . ]]>Feb 20th 2010 4:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/
It's a pretty awesome camera and has stood the test of time. Specs wise, this camera doesn't seem that much better. Waiting to see what's in store with the LX4...]]>Feb 20th 2010 6:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/
One small fact is that the pixel density of the LX3 is slightly higher (meaning smaller pixels) than the 1/1.7 sensor (on the TL500 and G11) with a 10mp because the LX3 is actually closer to 12mp sensor on the 1/1.63 but because it crops the sensor for the different aspect ratios, the highest size we get is 10mp at the 4:3 ratio. This means a very slight (almost irrelevant) theoretical improvement in dynamic range and low-light performance when compared to the TL500. But, we'll see how long it takes Adobe to support the TL500's RAW files. Since this isn't Canon or Nikon, they aren't probably in a rush.]]>Feb 21st 2010 1:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 4:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 5:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 7:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 7:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 7:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 8:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 10:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/
Indeed. I bought a G10 on looks and if this is priced well enough, I may have to do the same with this one.

I've got too many cameras really, but I can't help buying cheap ones!]]>Feb 21st 2010 7:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/20/samsungs-pma-gifts-hd-pocket-camcorders-point-and-shoots-with/Feb 20th 2010 10:38PM