Samsung L730 Digital Camera - Metal Body - Silver (7MP, 3 x Optical Zoom) 2.5 LCD

The L730 from Samsung is a high-performance digital camera with easy-to-use functions, and will suit photographers of any level. The L730 is loaded with technologies, including a 7-megapixel CCD sensor, a 3x optical zoom, intelligent scrolling wheel and a 2.5? LCD screen. The ASR technology and 1600 ISO sensitivity work together to reduce blur in photos taken in low-lit conditions without a flash.The L730 also comes with a number of handy functions, including a face-detection mode for group photos and backlit snaps; an iMovie video recording mode for capture SVGA-quality footage; and several different scene modes to automatically adjust the camera?s settings to fit the photographing conditions.Equipped with an internal battery, the L730 puts all the latest digital technology into the palm of your hand!

7.2 mega pixels, 3x optical zoom
The Samsung L730 is a high resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-colour filtered 7.2 mega-pixel CCD. This allows the Samsung L730 to produce even better images and take detailed photos for printing up to poster size. In addition, the Samsung L730 has a 3x optical and 5x digital zoom giving 15x total zoom when combined, offering you the chance to capture the ultimate picture.

Samsung L730 Digital Camera - Metal Body - Silver (7MP, 3 x Optical Zoom) 2.5 LCD

Fast ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) function
Fast ASR technology prevents the degradation of image clarity and colour which is sometimes found in flash photography. With Fast ASR the effects of image blur are reduced in lower light conditions.You can even take well exposed, sharper pictures in low light conditions without using a flash at all, which guarantees brighter and more natural pictures.

ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) function
Compensate brightness of objects automatically even in harsh light environment like back-light scene or a scene which has different light contrast between your subject and background. You can take natural images in an indoor shooting environment by setting the Fast ASR. In macro shooting, which is vulnerable to camera shake, it is now possible for you to take clearer, natural pictures.

Samsung L730 Digital Camera - Metal Body - Silver (7MP, 3 x Optical Zoom) 2.5 LCD

Face Recognition Auto Focus (AF) and Auto Exposure (AE)
The L730 has a built-in Face Recognition AF & AE feature that detects up to nine different faces, enabling you to take perfect portraits of friends and family. In addition to automatically adjusting focus and brightness to optimum levels, this feature also senses and removes red-eye.

2.5” Intelligent LCD brightness
The Samsung L730 has a 2.5” LCD for improved contrast and colour reproduction, allowing you to enjoy a wider and clearer image. Also the Samsung L730’s Intelligent LCD brightness automatically detects environmental illumination and adjusts LCD brightness so that you can still see the screen on the sunniest of days.

Samsung L730 Digital Camera - Metal Body - Silver (7MP, 3 x Optical Zoom) 2.5 LCD

i-Movie (MPEG-4, SVGA Quality 800X592 size)
With the application of a new technology, it is possible to take movie recording in the SVGA quality (800X592) size which provides wider images than the VGA (600X480) size. Also with Optical zoom, Pause/Start function, and movie file editing function all make the L730 an ideal camcorder that fits your palm.

Convenient mode dial
The user-friendly mode dial - with Night, Portrait and Children modes - make it easier to get great shots of your subject by giving instant access to the appropriate mode for each individual situation. Children mode, with its open aperture and fast shutter speeds, lets you "freeze" children and other subjects in fast-moving action shots. Night mode automatically uses the slow synchronization function to help you get clearer and brighter pictures at night.

Samsung L730 Digital Camera - Metal Body - Silver (7MP, 3 x Optical Zoom) 2.5 LCD

Some Good Books!

Mastering Your Digital SLR: How to Get the Most Out of Your Digital Camera
Mastering your Digital SLR is the definitive guide for the sophisticated digital camera enthusiast who wants to make the leap from compact digital or film SLR to digital SLR (DSLR) for more advanced digital photography, or existing SLR owners who are ready for the next level of experimentation and expertise. This comprehensive bible of the digital SLR employs a practical, step-by-step approach, to enable the reader to achieve critical image quality and professional results. Weston answers the basic questions about how digital photography works and its advantages, then takes the reader through the digital workflow. He explains the intimate workings of the DSLR and illuminates every aspect of image capture and processing in a thorough, practical jargon-free manner, accompanied by inspirational illustrations. This is truly an indispensable guide for getting the best from your digital SLR camera.

Mastering Your Digital SLR: How to Get the Most Out of Your Digital Camera

Mastering Digital SLR Photography
Are you ready to use the new breed of digital SLR to go beyond point-and-click snapshooting and explore what it has to offer the world of photography? If you have already conquered most of a digital camera's basic capabilities and now wonder what to do with the enhanced features found in digital SLR cameras, this is a dream guide to pixel proficiency. "Mastering Digital SLR Photography, Second Edition" includes extensive updates that cover the vast improvements in technology in the last 2-3 years, including new camera models, raised bar on resolution, vibration reduction, new kinds of lenses, and more. It goes beyond the standard coverage offered in most general camera books, covering features and techniques specific to digital SLR photography. From initial discussions on hardware selection to professional-level tips and techniques for sports and action shots, this is the comprehensive guide that any photographer needs for refining their digital SLR skills.

Mastering Digital SLR Photography 2E