That the 21-fold OPTION Zoom can not keep up with the full resolution of 16 megapixel CMOS sensor, is not a big surprise. However obvious artifacts come until 100% representation on a good monitor to fruition. "Schneider Kreuznach" is on the lens. That, if it is true then, is a sign of best optical quality. However, I rather suspect that the name License the German lens manufacturer flushed a few euros into the cash register. Like we indeed known from the cooperation of Sony with Zeiss and Leica with Panasonic. From the data you can get photos up to DIN-A4 format of imaging with acceptable quality. To display on the TV screen's always enough thick. Deductions in the popular postcard size photo paper have a very good quality at all focal length settings.
The contrast performance is consistently good, the colors of course. The pictures are sharp and even at full wide-angle setting almost distortion in the corners. The integrated image stabilizer works well in its physical limits. At extreme telephoto shots, the camera should also be supported on a tripod's or at least still. At high light-dark contrasts in the scene may cause glare, like a (more or less easily) act Blur.
Very convincing, the operation of the camera is released. Pressing the "Fn" key is sufficient. Even the photographer all the parameters that can be set, clearly in view. The automatic white balance works well. Who wants to do that rather manually, you will be surprised how easy it is accurate. The continuous shooting mode allows eight exposures in succession with up to 10 frames / sec. full resolution. Respect!
The built-in flash does its job within its means. Who wants better illumination, should be a Metz MB digital set 28 CS-2 flash silver. The fires from the built-in flash and improves the image results significantly.
Have fun has also made me photographing panoramas. When activated, the camera is panned as the video shoot. The photo is then done together by the electronics. Unfortunately, the resolution is sufficient only for minor includes prints up to 15 cm width.
It is recommended that a memory card with at least 8, better to use 16 GB. Because in addition to the photos and videos also necessary for the GPS function map data on the SDHC card are stored. That is also the reason why one should not completely format the card. But only the photos after transfer to the PC, delete.
The GPS should be turned off when it is not needed. I have to suck suspected even when the camera is switched on Battery: (! Without flash) were made after four days when only 12 photos, the battery was empty and had to settle for four hours to the USB charger.
After a firmware update, this effect no longer occurs when the GPS is not switched on and the camera is off.
The battery charging is done in the WB850. Since the camera side to find the same connection as the Samsung Galaxy smartphone, the same charging cable can be used.
Video features:
Full HD, stereo micro incorporated connection not available for external microphone. The quality of the recorded video is a compact digital camera with focus Photo appropriate. A quick "Class 10" memory card is recommended for smooth video recordings.
Scope of supply:
Camera, strap, charger, battery, USB cable, printed Quick Start Guide Detailed instructions in PDF format on CD-ROM. Map data for GPS and WiFi transmission software and a simple image editing program on CD-ROM.
What is even more imperative for the operation / use needed?
A memory card. The Samsung WB850F is compatible with the following: SD (up to 4GB); SDHC (up to 32GB) and SDXC up to 64 GB.
