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Customer Reviews for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
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Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Model: PL210 Indigo Blue
SKU: 1987048
UPC: 044701015598
This digital camera features 10x optical and 5x digital zoom to bring you close to the action and digital and optical image stabilization to help capture clear, crisp images. Special effects let you add an artistic touch to photographs.
Average Customer Rating:
4.2
out of 5
(19 Reviews) 19
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79% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Review 1 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
great camera for any age
Customer Rating
4.0
Ease to Use
4.0
Features
4.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
What's great about it: easy and able to take a great still picture while moving
What's not so great: n/a
This is my 1st digital camera. As a first timer I made an excellent choice.
About me... Love shooting sports, Parent with kids, Love capturing special occasions, Photo enthusiast
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
If you want quick continuous shots..this isn't it
Customer Rating
1.0
Ease to Use
1.0
Features
2.0
Picture Quality
2.0
Value for Price
2.0
What's great about it: Battery life
What's not so great: Slowest shutter delay known to mankind
Bought this camera because I have many Samsung TVs and figured it was time to 'upgrade' from my usual Kodak camera. Bad idea. The shutter speed is so slow you miss shots and especially when using the flash. It's so bad your subjects get tired of waiting.
I figured something was wrong with it and sent it in to be 'repaired'. I spent $12 to send it UPS and they received it on a Friday. I had an email by Monday saying it was 'repaired' and on its way back to me. I called Samsung #the number in the email they sent me is incorrect, nice# and they said they repaired the lens and main motherboard.
When I got the camera back I got a generic letter in the box stating the problems I'm having with red lines is because I am shooting into the sun. Huh??? The letter also said if you continue to have problems with the camera to email them before sending it back. I have submitted two emails and not received a word.
I want to be able to hold the button down and get continuous shots. This is not possible with this camera. The flash takes forever and I get a 'processing' message which also slows the whole thing down.
This was a total waste of money and I wish I'd brought it back immediately instead of trying to give it a chance. Now I"m stuck dealing with Samsung and I know they won't refund my money.
Back to Kodak.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-1point
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Review 3 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Great little camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease to Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
What's great about it: Pretty much everything
What's not so great: The recycle time is a little slower than I'm used to and I worry that the battery door is flimsy and may break off
Great addition to my "camera collection." Small enough to carry all the time and a decent zoom for the camera's size. Great, clear pictures, too.
About me... Love capturing special occasions, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 4 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
very good camera
Customer Rating
4.0
Ease to Use
4.0
Features
4.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
good picture quality, easy to use. good camera for the price!
I would recommend this to a friend!
-2points
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Review 5 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Great camera for starting out!!
Customer Rating
4.0
Ease to Use
5.0
Features
4.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
My first camera and I enjoy it!! I take pictures all the time. I like the clarity and zoom functions.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Flash Charge Time is Too Long
Customer Rating
2.0
Ease to Use
3.0
Features
3.0
Picture Quality
3.0
Value for Price
1.0
What's great about it: Price
What's not so great: Flash takes too long to charge between shots
I bought the Samsung because it was in a cheaper price range for a ultra zoom point and shoot. But I returned it the very day I got it because the flash takes six seconds between shots to recharge. I exchanged it for the Nikon CoolPix S8100 which is pricier but worth it in my opinion. I wanted a camera that didn't take forever between shots and the Samsung PL210 was definitely not that.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+5points
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Review 7 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Review 8 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Super camera-easy to use
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease to Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
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What's great about it: Was easy to learn it's features,the photos are excellent.price was worth it
What's not so great: so far-nothing!
This camera is great! It zooms in well and has been easy to learn to use. I am so glad that I choose this camera and look forward to years of enjoyment from it. It's a superior product and to my delight it has been far past my expectations! Easy to take photos, set whatever settings are needed and easy to put them onto my computer when I chose to. Easy to hold when taking photos as well. I have discovered nothing that I do not like about it and have already taken alot of photos of family,friends,scenery and animalsm with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
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Review 9 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Returned it
Customer Rating
2.0
What's great about it: Price
What's not so great: micro sd
The fact that this camera used micro sd forced me to return it. Other than that, I never tested the camera performance.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-11points
3out of 17found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Simple Point and Shoot without the hassle
Customer Rating
4.0
Ease to Use
5.0
Features
4.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Value for Price
3.0
What's great about it: Zoom Function
What's not so great: Auto-Scene is average.
Easy to use. Auto function is a bit much and gives average photos; other times, it is good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-2points
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Review 11 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Excellent Camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: TotofWoodstock
from Woodstock, GA
on 06/29/2011
Ease to Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
What's great about it: Extremely high resolution and ease of use
What's not so great: None
I bought this camera about a month ago. I can safely say that this is by far the best camera I've ever owned. The pictures are great. Set up is so easy and the features are awesome. The 10x optical zoom works perfect, specially on daylight. The 5x digital zoom is OK but I don't really use much. The HD video quality is very good as well. We used this camera during our beach vacation last week and the pictures and video clips are nothing but outstanding. Transferring photos to the computer work as a charm. Indoor pictures are also very high quality and the flash works very good. The only disadvantage is that you cannot use the flash with video taping (similar to other digital cameras).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Best Bang For Your Buck
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MinnesotaTwinsFan
from Minnesota
on 06/27/2011
Ease to Use
4.0
Features
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
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What's great about it: Easy to use, Great Price, Awesome video and picture quality.
What's not so great: It is listed as black but in reality its blue.
Great camera all around, great picture resolution almost no blurriness when taking moving pictures, the hd video quality is very impressive, i am no photographer but the camera has tons of settings that i havent even attempted to change. The size of the camera is not too big or too small. The only thing I don't like about the camera is that it says it's black when it's really blue.... enjoy!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 13 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Easy to use
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: 101James
from Springfield, PA
on 06/15/2011
Ease to Use
4.0
Features
4.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to use. Good zoom
What's not so great: Battery life between charges.
Sharp focus with zoom. Trim pictures after shooting.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Review 14 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Love it!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Osky
from Minneapolis
on 06/06/2011
Ease to Use
4.0
Features
4.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Ok this is my first digital camera and i was skeptic because i didnt know what to expect but man! i love this camera pictures quality are awesome, but what i like the most is the 10X zoom, its just amazing, i truly recommend this camera! im serious!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 15 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
very pleased!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Shug2
from AL
on 05/26/2011
Ease to Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
I bought this camera as a gift for my husband just before a trip abroad. The pictures are spectacular. The battery keeps a charge for a long time. They remain in the camera for charging, which makes it easy. Transfer of images to computer is simple, directly from the camera with provided cord. Pictures using the zoom lens are very clear. Colors are sharp. On is fast. This is a vast improvement over our previous camera.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+13points
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Review 16 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Easy to take great photos
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease to Use
5.0
Features
4.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
I got the PL210 for my wife for Mother's Day. I was looking for a small camera with decent zoom that she could keep with her. Our other camera takes great shots and has more features, but is too large to be practical to carry everywhere. This camera is the same size as many others with 5x to 7x zoom but gives the added flexibility of 10x optical zoom. Battery life seems very good and the photos are very good to excellent. Poor lighting and movement don't seem to be a problem for the automatic setting. The scene and program modes are very effective also. The flash appears adequate though we haven't used it much. We have not used the movie features and likely never will. We have a camcorder for that. The battery recharges in the camera and the provided software transfers files when the camera is plugged in and turned on, making transfer seamless. An inexpensive 4gb micro sd card stores over 900 full resolution images! Easily a full vacation worth of photos. I am acquiring a second charge/transfer cable to keep in the car to charge the battery when on the road. The cable is a common USB plug with a proprietary male end for the camera. It features a charge status LED, somewhat justifying the proprietary connector. The camera is decently quick, with less than a second to power up and extend the lens. There is little shutter lag, especially when prefocused. We found it so easy to use that we are seriously considering giving one to my wife's elderly, technologically challenged parents.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+35points
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Review 17 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Full featured camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease to Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
This is fantastic camera. The only thing that I did not like was that the
color is NOT black but a dark blue.
color is NOT black but a dark blue.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-5points
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Review 18 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
easy
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease to Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
What's great about it: easy to use
What's not so great: its hard to get fingerprints off the screen
This is the first camera I have bought as an adult. It was really easy for me to figure out. The pics turned out great, even movement.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+9points
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Review 19 for Samsung PL210 14.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue
Great point and shoot camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease to Use
4.0
Features
4.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
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What's great about it: Ease of switching between shooting options; size; Smart Auto
What's not so great: nothing yet.
I bought this with some risk since I could not find any user reviews to read. I am delighted with it so far. I spent some time this afternoon in various places taking pictures using the Smart Auto feature. It was a windy afternoon. I was thoroughly impressed when a picture taken with the wind blowing resulted in the flag literally held in place. It wasn't blurry at all. None of the moveable objects that I took pictures of while in motion were blurry. All were clear as if they were not moving at all. I also took a few using macro with the wind blowing. Again, the pictures came out great. I've also played with the sketch filter and now have one of my all time favorite pictures of one of my cats. It is easy to switch between the Smart Auto and the program options. It is also quick to switch to macro mode and back.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+46points
50out of 54found this review helpful.
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