The Samsung ES71 12.2MP Pink Digital Compact Camera is a good option for anyone who wants a small-size device to slip into the pocket. At just 118 g with 12.2 mega pixel capture the ES71 is great for general snaps which make it ideal for holidays and parties, in addition, there are a range of colours which will suit everyone – even pink for girls and blue for boys!
Technically, thia particular Samsung has a 27mm wide-angle lens with 5X optical zoom, which, for a compact enables you the flexibility to take those dinner party snaps that require a little more width video cameras for travel, or your child at the bottom of the garden (obviously the zoom is not powerful enough for photographing animals in the distant wild). The 12,2 mega pixels give sufficient power to capture the fine detail of any subject from the fine strands of a flower petal to the clarity of the insect leg. One technological advance in many compact digital cameras now and included in the ES71 is Face Detection capabilities. This allows the user and assists the user in taking better portrait photographs since the software recognizes faces within a frame from the background and is able to adjust focus, brightness and contrast bringing out those faces for the perfect picture.
If you buy this product the package comes with the camera (of course), wrist strap, a lithium-ion battery, the user manual, software CD with drivers, the AC adapter and USB cable. The part number is EC-ES71ZZBPPGB or the ASIN is B00361ECEU.
The Samsung ES71 rates highly among those who have bought it with only a handful who have disliked their purchase. The general feeling is that the camera is very portable an ideal companion to keep in the pocket for those spontaneous type shots. The picture results are sharp and crisp and the colours are vibrant due to the quality of the sensor which gives results that one would not normally expect from a compact. The wide-angle lens adds a little width to the shots compared to other similar cameras and really is a plus for group pictures.
The compact is not perfect though, there are some scathing comments on the net about it being useless in poor light conditions and that you shouldn’t even consider taking it out in the evening. Another downside is the short USB cable but this is minor. There will always be bi-polar views and overall the Samsung ES71 Digital Compact Camera has a decent specification and is popular among compact users.
Nick Plant is a market observer for consumer electronics and home appliances. He works as a consultant with comparison and blogging sites on what new products are coming to market and where to find the best deals.