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of the Samsung Digimax A7
The Samsung Digimax A7 looks like its siblings, the Digmax A5 and Digimax A6, but the A7 is definitely a step up from either of those two. Not only does it offer an impressive 7 megapixels but the optical zoom (5x) and digital zoom (5x) are both higher than the other two cameras and the 2.0" LCD screen is larger. Like the Digimax A6, the A7 comes with 32Mb of internal memory which will get you started but you'll probably want to buy an external memory card to keep you going for longer.
The circular reflector on the front of the camera is a mirror that allows you to check your appearance before taking a photo of yourself. You can record movies at 30 frames per second for sharp playback. The Digimax A7 supports MPEG-4 which is a high-compression, high-quality movie clip file format.
The Samsung Digimax A7 has all the features now commonly associated with digital cameras such as scene modes (Night, Portrait, Landscape, and Fireworks), voice recording and voice memo, white balance functions and PictBridge direct printing. There are various manual functions for the more adventurous users (A/S/M). The quick-view button lets you see your pictures while the power is turned off.
Features of the Samsung Digimax A7 include:
Samsung Digimax A7 reviews
Average
rating from 9 reviews: 
Reviewed by ashleigh from england on
30th Mar 2007
i have found that when i tak pictures with this camera it takes at least
5 seconds for the camera to realise i have pressed the button and the
zoom quality isnt spectacular but i have had some great shots with thsi
camera.
Rating: 
Reviewed by Nescio from Netherlands on
12th Feb 2007
I have a question. Can somebody tell me how many minutes can I record
a movie with 1 GB SD card? Thanks in advance
Nescio Nescio
Rating: 
Reviewed by Terry from UK on 10th Nov
2006
What a shame about this camera, I found it one of the most attractive
in style and shape etc. I bought all the accessories to go along with
this camera printer, SD card Samsung rechargable batteries etc. Everything
was going fantastic took some fab holiday snaps sadly when I came home
everything went downhill. I went to turn on the camera and nothing? The
camera froze with the lense out and the function light still flashing
and took a few minutes to come on as if something was freezing and taking
its time to warm up? When the camera works it's perfect in every other
way just sometimes when I go to turn it on it takes a few minutes to work.
Apart from that no other fault. Just wondered if anyone else experienced
this? I don't want to change it for another model as I am happy with this
one.
Rating:
Reviewed by Jodie from UK on 28th Oct
2006
I was happy at first with this camera until the other day I went to turn
it on and the lens came out but the screen turned totally blank and the
camera wouldn't turn off ? I had to remove the batteries for it to go
off. I have since read and spoken to other samsung digimax owners who
have had the exact same problem as myself so this proves that there is
a malfunction with this model. I don't expect to pay as much as I did
for this camera and for it not work within the first 8 months so now I
am having to send it away, simply not good enough.
Rating: 
Reviewed by Elizabeth from united kingdom
on 20th Oct 2006
At first I was quite pleased with this camera, though not 100% happy with
the picture quality on close up work. However my biggest worry is after
only 8 months the screen burst, I was taking pics then suddenly the screen
went black, end of camera. I'm now having battle trying to get it repaired
free of charge as Samsung insisting that it's been either dropped or some
other mishap has occurred to it.
Rating: 
Reviewed by Mark from UK on 3rd Jun
2006
I found this camera a huge disappointment after buying one to replace
my broken Canon Powershot A40. Even though it is a 7mp camera I found
the photographs to be lacking in detail when enlarged. The colour was
nowhere near as rich as the Canon A40 and the biggest drawback for me
was the significant purple fringe to some objects. I have now discovered
this is called 'chromatic aberration'. On the plus side the functions
are quite intuitive and the 2" LCD screen is clear. To summarise, don't
be fooled into buying it for the 7mp resolution. The photos are distinctly
average. Consider buying a 'big name' camera brand such as Canon but with
fewer pixels instead, even if this costs slightly more money.
Rating:
Reviewed by Loonatic from Finland on
27th Apr 2006
I have one of these and I like it!
Rating:
Reviewed by Alex from USA on 22nd Mar
2006
I purchased the Samsung Digimax A7 over the Christmas Holiday. I was extermely
happy with the resolution and picture quality. I was also pleased with
the large bright display. It has rechargable batteries and very good battery
life when used with a Sandisk 256Mb flash. Unfortunately after 2 months
of light use the menu button on the back started to act up. First every
once in a while if you pressed it, it would act as if you pressed it twice.
Soon it started to act as if you pressed it 3, then 4, then continuously
for a couple of seconds. Seems like the debounce circuit went bad. I expected
better quality for $300. Now I have to deal with warranties and pay shipping
to get it fixed! I recommend stay away from this one. Pick a name that
has been in the camera business for a while if your going to spend that
kind of money!
Rating:
Reviewed by michael webb from uk on
7th Mar 2006
After using 3 digital cameras over the past 3-4 years I must admit I was
never really that impressed at the quality of the prints but when I bought
the DIGIMAX A7 I was really blown away. I have taken so many fantastic
photos with it and may blown up to A4 size without any loss of quality.
I now look forward to going on our family walks in the country because
I know I am going to get brilliant top quality professional pictures that
would be the envy of many keen photographers. I guarantee you cannot buy
a better camera for three times the price. If you want a camera that takes
top quality pictures indoors, with flash and outdoors in any weather then
get one now.
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