Samsung Digimax S800 8.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Firstly, the item description did not say it was refurbished. BAD VENDOR--No cookies!Secondly, I was spoiled by the S700. When it finally died, I expected the S800 to be at least as good. The battery hatch is actually flimsier and seems more prone to breakage.I cannot comment on the camera itself, as it was non-functional. Pawn shop reject? Again, SHAME on the Vendor.Item returned next day.

I have to agree with J. Pauley's review. I've owned this camera for about six months and taken it on several long trips already. The pictures I've taken have been stunning regardless of lighting, and I couldn't be happier. I'd buy this Samsung again without reservation. 8MP for this price--with great quality photos--can't be beat!

This is our second Samsung Digital Camera. The first one broken within weeks - lens would get stuck, zoom wouldn't work, and you could not take any pictures. When it would 'freeze' the only solution was to shut down, and restart. Then the photo-op was gone.The camera was a Christmas gift for our daughter, and I didn't want her to have to deal with these issues.We took the camera back to the store, and because it was just after Christmas the store was out of most of their digital cameras. The gave us a store credit, and we later upgraded to the Samsung Digimax S800 8.1 mp. It was a bit more than the 5.0 mp, but it seemed like an incredible deal.Now less than 6 month later, the same problem, and more. The lens stays in the fully extended position now, and runs down the batteries, and if you try to adjust the zoom the camera shuts off. There is no stop/start solution. It is now a paper weight.I was just informed it is too late to return it or exchange it. Do not be fooled by this 'Steal' , you'll just be robbed $200 like me.

I have used many digital cameras before but never owned any. This is my first digicam.1. I liked the camera coz it is light and easy to carry around2. The picture quality is amazing and i will believe it is 8.1 MP3. The real disadvantage is that it drains battery so much that it won't last for even 30 min in total when u start taking movies. (I believe i put on new pair of batteries coz they came along with the camera)It is time for samsung to put a rechargeable battery in the camera itself. Changing Ni-Cd batteries and charging them in turns is a real pain.

PROS - VALUE, 8.1MP, GOOD PICTURE QUALITY, NICE FEATURE SET, Good camera compensation for moving targets (continuous shot mode, anti-shake, kid mode, etc...)CONS - Battery life with ALKALINES is POOR BUT easily rectified with good NiMH. I use the Duracell 2650mAH.This is my 3rd digital Camera. Mustek (don't laugh) -->Fuji FinePix --> now the Samsung Digimax S800. I am no authority on photography but have taken and developed enough digital photos of my family to appreciate a good shot by a good no hassle point and shoot digital camera. I took a chance on this Camera for $[...] from Amazon. Suffice to say I am MORE than pleased with purchase. Thus far, I have taken about 300 pics with this Camera. You will be unhappy with Alkalines so spend $[...] and buy the rechargable NiMH batteries.

its broken after two years....

I have been a firm believer in the Digimax line since they were first introduced. I have owned both the Digimax 201 and Digimax S600 and I loved both of those cameras, however, the S800 more than exceeded my expectations. I use this camera for photographing handmade items that I sell on Ebay and it captures details exquisitely. I also use the S800 to photograph family events that come up and it has worked well in many situations, even those that were held inside or had particularly dark settings. I'd recommend the S800 to anyone who is looking for an easy to use, effective camera.I haven't found any problems with this camera.

We bought this as a second camera. We also have the S500 and really like it. The price is excellent. It's easy to use. Only problems I have with it are that it takes a long time to save pictures with flash. So, you'll miss the next great shot. And, video is recorded as MPEG4. When I try to upload to my computer, it doesn't read it because it uses .avi. Granted, I have not used the CD-Rom that came with the camera. But, with the S500 I could just put the card in the card reader and upload my videos. I will say I do enjoy taking short clips with the camera so I don't have to lug out the big recorder.