| Samsung HZ25W - Digital camera - compact - 12.5 Mpix - optical zoom: 24 x - supported memory: SD, SDHC, MMCplus - black |  | Brand: Samsung
Media: Electronics
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 24
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 110.4
Minimum Focal Length: 4.6
Maximum Resolution: 12
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
MPN: EC-HZ25WZBPUS
Model: HZ25W
UPC: 044701011750
EAN: 0044701011750
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| Features:
| • | 12.47-megapixel effective recording | | • | 24X optical zoom (5X digital/120X total zoom) | | • | 3" LCD screen | | • | Optical image stabilization | | • | Wide-angle lens for shooting landscapes and large groups |
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 When its a Samsung you know it'll be great. April 26, 2010
Christopher M. O'MAHONY
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been doing research for ages wondering which camera I will like and be happy with.
I am a 3d artist so that means I need to take outstanding pictures of texture such as wood or metal. And I'm also a VFX artist shooting in motion is a must.
So that ruled out the DSLR's I was actually pretty disappointed that I would have to move on to a digital. But then I came across the Samsung 25w.... to make it short I wish there was a 6 star function.
Shooting with this rivals some DSLRs. You can manually select everything. The lens will go to f/8 with outstanding quality. And shooting in RAW makes it all the better. Samsung includes there bit of software for the raw but I just use Photoshop.
The 720p HD shooting is HUGE plus. Grab at least a 4gig card if you plan on shooting motion all the time. The sound is decent as well.
Really I have zero issues with this camera. It looks good. It looks professional. It shoots with amazing quality. I was so anxious I picked up a refurb one for 240$.
You will not regret this buy.
 Amazing Camera Bundled With Useless Video Editing Software From Samsung March 8, 2010
Pen (MA, USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased my HZ25W through Amazon, and it is an amazing camera by any standard.
DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA, BECAUSE IT HAS A BIG PROBLEM:
The camera came bundled with Samsung Master - a video editing software product.
However, that software cannot recognize the files produced by the HZ25W camera: When you shoot in the HDTV resolution (1,280 X 720) this camera's output are files in the MPEG-4 format, and guess what - Samsung Master video editing software doesn't recognize this format!
I would have never expected a world-class company such as Samsung to goof like this.
Furthermore, I contacted Samsung's online support service, and asked to be directed somewhere where I could download some software product that does support the MPEG-4 format.
Samsung emailed me back, telling me I could use Windows Movie Maker to edit those MPEG-4 files, and that all Windows OS came with that software.
The problem with their answer is that it's flat wrong: Windows Movie Maker does not recognize MPEG-4, and therefore cannot edit them.
Again, I was surprised to get such a low-quality response from Samsung.
Pass on this one. . . March 3, 2010
JiffyPark
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Good features with many user options. The screen is nice as well. The video is not too bad (for a point and shoot), oh and battery life is decent. I can't think of many other positives for this thing. A camera like (in this price range), should take decent photos. It produces subpar images. My old 6MP Panasonic takes much better photos (in all conditions) compared to the Samsung. I tried all lighting conditions, and the camera excelled at none. Low light is ridiculous-don't try it. Any indoor shots are amazingly poor for that matter. Outside overcast = passable. Outside sunny = less than passable. Noise is prevalent in EVERY shot, no matter what iso you are using. I understand smaller cameras = smaller sensors = more noise, but come on. Also, no matter what light you have or where you are shooting, the camera insists on popping up the flash. Ughhhh.
If you are use to an SLR and are considering a smaller, walkabout camera, I think you will be disappointed. There are much better "image quality" cameras available for less money. Mine was returned.
 poor picture quality, blinding sensor light hurts childrens eyes February 27, 2010
William B. Rothrock (FL)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Samsung HZ25W 12.5MP Digital Camera w/24x Optical Zoom ....
My husband purchased this camera for my birthday to replace a Fuji FinePix S5100 I had for years. I wanted to upgrade to more pixels and I was looking at cameras with long zoom range.
Before the Fuji he had purchased a Samsung 2 megapixal camera and for that time it was a great camera took superb clear crisp clean colored pictures. So on that we placed our trust in another Samsung camera.
Perhaps we should have paid more attention to the other Samsung products we recently purchased that turned out to be very poor quality products such as a blu-ray player that is now dead after one years use. And a washer and dryer we are replacing. Samsung what happened to you!? Our mistake won't happen again.
When I opened the box I was thrilled. Loved the features, until after we could not get any good picture results. My 4 mega pixel 10x optical zoom Fuji was far better on every level.
On top of that and the most important reason for returning the camera was that our 2 year old grandson after the very first picture was taken of him would scream `no no picture' and bury his face either in his hands or any thing near by and it would be even worse if the flash was on. I have several pictures like this. We were unable to get any good shots of him or his little friends.
It was the blinding sensor button. Even adults complained of the light.
This did not happen with the fugi or my daughters point and shoot cameras such as the Panasonic lumix. Or our friends Kodak.
Highly disappointed in Samsung.
Only good thing I can say about this camera is I loved the features and ease of use, that's why the one star rating, otherwise I'd give it a zero. What good is it with poor picture quality especially in low light conditions and if everyone you want to take a picture of hides their face because the cameras sensor light hurts their eyes!
We just received the RA# and camera was sent back for a refund. Worried now about sensor lights on other cameras of this style. So much for so called improved technology.
 Great product! February 17, 2010
A. Stanfield
Overall this camera is impressive, great picture quality, ease of use and full featured. Only cons I've found so far are:
- Battery duration (specially in smart mode since it's continuosly focusing, use P mode instead)
- The AE lock and +/- buttons lose their imprints very easily
Other than that you get excelent zoom, quick response (for this type of camera), lot's of settings and a SLR like effect with the viewfinder, this is great for shooting in bright light.
Another great feature is to switch from picture taking to start movie recording with a single button press.
Overall, an excelent camera.
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