Samsung NV7 OPS

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The Samsung NV7 OPS is a combination of a 7 megapixel CCD imager with a massive 7x optical zoom and image stabilization to boost its performance. The NV7 also includes Aperture priority, Shutter priority and manual mode, an automatic shake reduction, a high ISO setting mode, scene program, movie capture and playback features. A unique feature on the NV7 is the 13 “Smart Buttons” around the LCD to perform different functions like changing the ISO settings to high or low.

Strong Features:

• Unique Smart Touch user interface
• Full manual controls, including ability to set white balance by color temperature
• Excellent movie mode, optical zoom can be used during recording
• AF-assist lamp, provides very good low light focusing
• Large 2.5 inch LCD screen

Weak Features:

• No optical viewfinder
• Lacks proper red-eye removal quality
• Images are noisy even at low ISOs
• Poor battery life
• Optical Image Stabilization cannot be used in movie recording mode
• Mutes audio while zooming in video

Specifications:
Megapixels – 7.10
Weight (oz.) – 8.6
Optical Zoom – 7x
LCD Size – 2.5 inch
Flash Range (ft) – 0.6 to 19 ft
Image stabilizer – Yes, Optical
Battery type – Rechargeable custom Lithium Ion
Special features – USB 2.0 High Speed support, Unique Smart Touch buttons, Optical stabilization of images, MPEG-4 VGA movie mode, In-camera special effects, ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1000

Summary:
Although having some very user friendly interface, yet the Samsung NV7 OPS cannot be recommended just for an average performance and just above average photo quality.

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