Samsung K Zoom - What's that all about?
Here is hidden next to a smartphone a powerful compact camera with a retractable lens with 10x optical zoom and a resolution of 20.7 megapixels. The camera is equipped with a Xenon flash and a image stabilizer (OIS).
First Impression
When I held the phone for the first time in his hand was my first thought: Is that difficult! After about 4 weeks, I can now say: You get used to it! My Samsung S3 feels now like a flyweight at, the Samsung K Zoom feels now "normal".
At the beginning it had to tip over for me a little strange center of gravity and threatened me with a one-handed operation from the rear - but even that was a mere matter of habit.
What one needs to be aware of: The mobile phone is thicker than the usual smartphone. Since I usually always have the phone in my purse not but it bothers me. You get it in your pocket but it looks a bit strange, what grade men might disturb have no purse.
Mobile - what can it?
I use my mobile phone to make calls, send texts, emails, WhatsApp, social networks and various games. So far, it holds tight with my S3, only I was from, and pointed to it that one minds me badly when making calls. Since, however, was only sometimes the case, I'm so far uncertain why.
Camera - can what?
Yes - definitely! The real heart and for me the reason to buy this phone is the camera. One should know that I previously had a rather old compact camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels and a 3-fold optical zoom is in use. Since this camera is a huge leap for me! Photos are sharper, full color and detail accurately as I know it from my current camera. Completely in love I'm in the zoom, finally may be captured by the even objects in the distance. Through the Image Stabilizer pictures from a car drive themselves sharp. Only a blur to the image edges occurs occasionally.
The camera has a total of 30 modes, including an auto mode, a macro mode (even the hairs on a wasp were so visible!), Sunset mode, night mode, etc. The program mode allows all adjust themselves (exposure time etc.) and the Pro Suggest mode allows download a further modes or settings of Samsung and other users. Even in times of Selfies one comes with the phone not too short because here there is a special mode that automatically detects and triggers if the face is in a previously prescribed area in front of the lens.
A carrying strap, while not included with the phone, but can be mounted, ensures the safety in handling.
The disadvantage is I noticed: I secure my phone with a PIN entry in lockdown mode. Thus, it takes a little longer to have the camera ready than my older camera. Allegedly, the camera is immediately available by pressing two buttons, but unfortunately not really work for me.
Battery life:
It's just a smartphone and as with my S3 the battery lasts one day. I'll use my phone a lot and did it very often in your hand. For continuous use of the camera (eg holiday) but I would buy me a second battery.
Summary:
PRO:
- A device replaces two other
- Quality of the images
- Settings / modes of the camera
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Weight and Balance
- Thickness of the mobile phone
- Speed Camera Availability
Buy recommendation:
Buy recommendation for all want to shoot at any time very good photos without the need of an extra camera with me. Here the Samsung K Zoom depends on all other smartphones!
Closing remarks:
To me it is important that everyone is aware that I had no advantage or disadvantage in this project in a positive or negative rating. The above assessment is based solely on my experience with the phone. If you have felt the review helpful, please click on "Yes".
