Samsung Maxima Zoom 145 QD Point and Shoot
Samsung Maxima Zoom 145 QD Point and Shoot
USER REVIEWS
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[Apr 30, 2002]
Gates
Intermediate
Strength:
Very sharp lens, has a lot of useful feature.
Weakness:
Doesn''t work well in low light The camera has useful feature the only problem I have with the camera is need more light in order to get clear picture. Similar Products Used: Yahsich T4, Yashica Microtec 120,Sureshot Z135,Sureshot 120, Pentax 928, |
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[Jul 17, 2000]
Mike Nemzar
Casual
Model Reviewed:
Maxima Zoom 145 QD
Strength:
Great camera that is more than just point and shoot camera, I find it a good option to SLRs, great images of fast sport action if 400 or 800 speed is used, it fits my needs
Weakness:
no This camera serves the needs of various type of picture takers, looks and works good, just what I am looking for and I am sure many people find it a great quality camera too! Customer Service no Similar Products Used: Minolta/Nikon |
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[Jul 15, 2000]
Andrea
Expert
Model Reviewed:
Maxima Zoom 145 QD
Strength:
This camera has a great Schneider Lens, no competition. All pictures come clear, bright and sharp, convenient and well designed buttons. Zoom buttons are well located. Samsung really provides great quality for a decent price.
Weakness:
have to use 800 film for best results Samsung engineered and produced a product that I've been waiting for, a solid 35mm camera that can be point-and-shoot, manually adjusted and has a great zoom range that enables you to take a shot of about anything. I would reccomend it to anyone no matter how experienced they are Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: Canon Sure Shot 105-bad |
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[Jul 12, 2000]
Shurik
Model Reviewed:
Maxima Zoom 145 QD
Strength:
Has great Schneider Lens, best controls and buttons I've seen on a camera and some neat features that come handy when you take pictures, relatively compact but is reasonable for how many functions it provides
Weakness:
no It's a great choice for anyone who is willing to spend $150-$200 on a quality camera with no hassle of changing lenses or carrying a big SLR camera around, takes great pictures of closeups of animals and people, just love it! Customer Service good Similar Products Used: Olympus 120 Superzoom |
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[Jun 13, 2000]
Leandro pienasola
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
Maxima Zoom 145 QD
Strength:
Superb quality.
Weakness:
Maybe too many features :) Great value: Customer Service none yet :) Similar Products Used: Vivitar 150 |
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[May 18, 2000]
Brian
Casual
Model Reviewed:
Maxima Zoom 145 QD
Strength:
This camera has a great quality Schneider lens and i have owned for more than 2 years.The picture quality is superb for the type of camera it is.
Weakness:
Probably has too many functions you will never use. Overall I would thoroughly recommend this camera to anyone wanting a holiday or casual point and shoot camera, even those people with expensive SLRs will marvel at the quality of prints this little marvel can produce. And you can blow the prints up quite a lot and still stay pin sharp. Customer Service O.k have had no problems. Similar Products Used: Minolta Riva 105 |
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[May 05, 2000]
Larry
Expert
Model Reviewed:
Maxima Zoom 145 QD
Strength:
The Schneider lens is the most underrated lens on P & S cameras. It is a marvel, equal with the much-touted Carl Zeiss lens on the Yashica T-4 and the non-zoom on the Olympus Stylus Epic. It is tack sharp, contrasty, with superb color saturation.
Weakness:
Too many functions, too complex, too many buttons, bells and whistles, but who needs them with this lens? This camera rekindled my passion for photography after more than a decade of dormancy. It takes fantastic pictures!!! You will get wonderful prints with little or no technical ability. Learn to use the fill flash and turn off the flash the rest of the time. Use only Fuji 400 or 800 film, or Kodak 100 Gold. Customer Service None needed Similar Products Used: Pentax IQ zoom, Yashica T-4, Olympus Stylus Epic, Nikon Action Touch, Canon WP-Sure Shot, Pentax WR-90. |
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[Dec 28, 1999]
Jim Cox
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
Maxima Zoom 145 QD
Strength:
This camera is very smooth. I really like the compact size vs. the zoom range.
Weakness:
No So far excellent. You need little fingers to work the buttons, but that's what you expect on a body this small. Sounds and feels very substantial. Was rather reluctent on Samsung till I got favorable review from my camera store - even thought I know Samsung is highly promoted and I'm sure many deals and promotions are offered to dealers to push. Looked like very good deal, including extended warranty and case for $150 Customer Service n.a. Similar Products Used: Minolta - Freedom Tele - film drive crapped out after 5 yrs. |
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[Sep 02, 2000]
Jeffrey Mogavero
Professional
Strength:
all glass lens, smooth zoom, spot focus and different metering choices and does not fall short in comparsion to a regualar 35 SLR
Weakness:
Directions can use a little more work guess something got lost in the translation Go for this, i wanted a camera where I didnt have to bring along the big 35 Nikon of mine and this is it. Sharp, clear well lite, look no further and this is highly rated in photo mags i checked and they are right Customer Service No Need yet, knock wood Similar Products Used: first point and shoot camera,I own all present cameras are SLRs |
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[Sep 06, 2000]
Buford Neal
Intermediate
Strength:
Camera has good heft/feel, smooth quiet zoom, many features, and a good lens.
Weakness:
I felt that many pictures lacked crispness or really sharp focus and the flash was either too stong or not strong enough over the full zoom range. However, the most annoying feature was poor parrallax. Almost every picture was cut off at the bottom with about 1/4 image too much of the space above the subject...and this was while very carefully placing the focus target on the subject. Overall, a good camera with nice zoom range. Watch the parallax. Customer Service Excellent service from Ritz cameras to help me find the "right" camera. Service on the camera not applicable. Similar Products Used: Minolta Freedom Silver Streak (yuk!) |