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Samsung TL34HD 14.7MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Schneider Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver) | 
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| Brand: Samsung
Category: Photography
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $258.06
You Save: $41.93 (14%)
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 8316
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
System Memory: 40
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 300
Optical Zoom: 3.6
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 21.6
Minimum Focal Length: 6
Maximum Resolution: 14.7
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 4.5 x 0.9 x 3
MPN: TL34HD Silver
Model: TL34HD Silver
UPC: 044701009702
EAN: 0044701009702
Release Date: September 10, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 14.7-megapixel resolution for professional-qualify poster-sized prints | | • | 3.6x Schneider optical zoom lens; Dual Image Stabilization | | • | Face Detection AF and AE; Smile and Blink Detection | | • | 3-inch touch-screen LCD; HD movie recording in 720p resolution | | • | Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
The new Samsung TL34HD is a powerful, sleek and compact digital camera featuring high-definition video capability. TL34HD boasts an impressive resolution of 14.7 megapixels and renowned Schneider lens yielding a 28mm wide-angle focal length with 3.6x optical zoom. The most advanced point and-shoot digital camera in Samsungs history, the TL34HD builds upon the success of its predecessor, the NV24HD, taking many of that cameras advanced features to a whole new level. Featuring an all-metal build, the TL34HD is pocket-sized but features a large, 3-inch touch-screen LCD screen that dominates the back of the camera and is sure to turn heads no matter where the TL34HD may be used. The TL34HD can also record video in 720p high-definition resolution, at a maximum frame rate of 30fps. Shooters can also take advantage of a movie stabilizer and optical zoom while recording video, as well as Samsungs Successive Recording mode, which allows the user to pause and then resume filming without having to save the clips as individual files. Additionally, the TL34HD utilizes H.264 compression, a codec for high-definition video that yields three times the recording length of MPEG4.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 WOW!!! December 25, 2008
Uhrs Chantell
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This has got to be one of the most underrated cameras around. Samsung has done a superb job of designing and building this little beast. It has many, MANY features that are fun and easy to use. The lighting on the automatic mode is very accurate, the HD video capture is excellent, and the all manual mode is an overall good experience. The one thing that IS lacking is the lack of a panorama assist function, but that's the only flaw I can find. Overall, this is the best semi-point-and-shoot camera I've ever owned!
Great pictures in good lighting December 15, 2008
C-Money (Sugar Land, TX)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I own quite a few compact cameras so I got a chance to do some comparisons. I compared the pictures quality between the Panasonic FX01 (old), Canon IS870, Panasonic LX3, and this one. I just compared the IQ in various ISOs in good lighting. I didn't bother testing in bad lighting since I know the noise would be at least a stop worse in bad lighting so I didn't bother. Needless to say, the Panasonic FX01 is the oldest and the IQ is the worst with only usable ISO up to 200. This was the camera that I wanted to replace so I compared just to confirm for myself that replacing it was the right choice. In good lighting using either ISO 80 or 100, the Samsung TL34HD had the most detail since it has the most pixels at 14.7 MP. The Panasonic LX3 and the Canon 870 were very close. However, I had to bump down noise reduction to -2 (all film modes) on the LX3 to get the full details. The Canon kept almost all the details at the default settings. It's probably a three-way tie at ISO 200 since the Samsung's noise reduced detail level down to the other two. At ISO 400, the LX3 edged the Canon (not much) for the win. The Samsung lost fine details so you could probably only print up to a 8x10. Both the Canon and Panasonic lost some details but were considerably better than the Samsung. At ISO 800, the LX3 was the clear winner. The Samsung's image looked almost like a water color painting at 100% on the screen, however, I could still print a 4x6 and the picture would look OK. What's more disturbing is that the colors were very flat due to noise reduction. I would definitely not use ISO 800 on the Samsung. The Canon also lost a bit of detail at ISO 800 but at least the colors were still mostly saturated. The Panasonic LX3 had noise but I could see 80 percent of the fine details. At ISO 1600, the LX3 was the only usable option if you're desperate for a shot in low light. The LX3 still retained details at ISO 1600 but there's no way to remove the noise without losing the details at this point. Another note is that while I maxed out the apertures on both the Samsung and Canon at f2.8, I still could drop to f2 on the LX3 which means I could use ISO 400 instead of ISO 800 like the other two cameras.
I also compared the HD video recording between the Samsung and the Panasonic LX3. Both could record 720P but the Samsung does it at 30 fps while the Panasonic records at 24 fps. Given the specs, one would think that the Samsung has smoother video but it was more jerky. The Samsung requires good lighting for the video to look like HD. The Panasonic's video looked like HD even with indoor lighting. I really like the fact that I can use the zoom while recording video on the Samsung. It also has the option to mute the audio while zooming so that you don't hear the zooming mechanism. The Samsung uses AVCHD format which requires much less space but requires the latest software and a powerful system for video processing. The Panasonic uses motion JPEG which takes up much more space.
I would have rated the Samsung three starts but the user touch-screen interface is excellent and the low price. The online price for the Samsung is only half of the Panasonic. It is very pocketable unlike the Panasonic. The touch-screen is very intuitive and responsive. It also has the onscreen help so you really don't need a manual at all. My only wish for this camera to make it better is that the IQ would perform at least as good as the Canon IS870 in low light. The Canon has good IQ and usable ISO 800 but the menu system is not very user friendly and only 640x480 video recording. Overall, I would give the Samsung and Canon a tie. The Canon has better IQ starting at ISO 200 and up but the Samsung has better IQ at lower ISO and HD video and an excellent touch-screen interface. The Panasonic LX3 is the winner but it's not on the same price level as the other two.
The end result is that I keep the LX3 while my wife gets the Samsung. She likes the touch screen and small size while I like the IQ, fast lens and full controls of the LX3.
Samsung TL34HD Digital Camera December 12, 2008
D. Loo
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This camera doesn't have a 'Hold' button. Other than that, it's small and compact. It takes very nice pictures and the LCD touchscreen is a cool and convenient feature.
Nice for the discounted price but don't trade in your 10 or 12 mp camera yet December 5, 2008
Carol (Chatsworth, CA United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Well, I'm going to see if I can return this camera. I took a few videos, this time with audio and the audio was AWFUL; broken at best and completely gone a lot of the time. I tried several videos, with and without using the zoom feature. It's really bad!!!!
I've read some disturbing reviews online, so I was a bit pleased to see the quality of the photos and the videos. I captured two videos, about one minute each and transferred them to my computer with a card reader. The videos are just fine. I find them to be as good as most other digital camera videos. They were smooth, the zoom works well and focuses quickly, though your image is out of focus during the zooming. The photos are crisp and shape, the flash works really well. As far as image quality, I'm as pleased with this camera as I am my twice as expensive Canon SD950IS.
The camera itself is a bit larger than I expected, but still a pocket size. The body is all light weight plastic and even feels and looks a bit cheap. I was disappointed in the general appearance of the camera.
The touch screen is fun and I don't activate the wrong feature too often. I did put a screen protector on right away.
My hands keep getting in the way of the pop up flash and prevent it from popping up, but I'm getting use to holding properly. It's comfortable to hold and use and I don't find any problem with the placement of the buttons.
This camera has a lot of manual options as well as special features like kid portrait mode. I haven't tried the blink or smile alert features yet but the stabilizer seems to work well.
All in all, for the $180 that I paid for this camera, it's a good buy and I'd recommend it to someone who is looking for a light weight, inexpensive digital camera that takes good photos and movies.
Awesome camera December 3, 2008
eShopper
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Great features! Go to love the smile detection, wide angle touch screen is pretty awesome. I would have given a 5 star but the pop up flash bothers me a little but that is purely aesthetics just kind of a drag to have to close it after power is off.
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