Does camera excel in 3 ways: compact travel camera; take landscape pictures of mountains, mists; and portrait
1505583
This camera does excel in 2 of the 3 ways you mentioned...very lightweight and easy to travel with and it does great with portraits. I have not personally done many landscape type pictures so I am not sure how it does in that aspect!
1505584
I can only speak fully to the first...it is awesome...I care mine on my hip all the time (of course, that requires a good small case...I think this is the one I use: http://amzn.com/B000ARPLXY). I have not taken landscape pictures with it, but am satisfied with its portrait pictures (but it'll never beat a DSLR). If you take pictures of young kids, however, it'll be impossible to beat its trick to get them to look at the lens and smile. :-) (Ditto for self-portraits alone or with someone else.)
1505585
Hello, although I have not played with these features, yes, there are modes on the camera which you can switch to including the ones you mentioned. i am not sure about Mists but I am sure that you can adjust the camera for it, there are so many, it may even be in there. Look up on Samsungs website. Love this little camera! More features than I'll use, lots of fun ones too!
1505586
I bought the camera as a gift for my wife, it is very compact, not as small as some, it takes excellent portrait shots and the scenics look pretty good. I don't know about mists, we never used it as such.
1505587
is lightweight, easy to carry and does take great pictures- only trouble is the instructions they are (at least for me) hard to understand
1505588
I just got back from a week in Cozumel and I took pictures of travel companions, and landscapes and I am happy with both.
585736
Yeah, it does. One of the functions helps action photos look clearer. I have also used another function that allows to take sequential photos. I am sure I have to learn more about this camera but It has been a good buy. I still think the camera doesn't take good pictures in dark places, but as I told you, I have to play a little bit more with it.
2242582
Funny thing, I have not used the panoramic mode. (Which is crazy because I live on a river!) But I do love my camera!it takes awesome pictures.
1974258
Yes! You can take panoramic shots. It has Intelligent Sweep Panorama ™ mode-up to 360 °
1977649
I have used the Panorama mode and it's actually pretty nice the way it works. It's very intuitive. You just have to make sure you're holding the camera level when you use it, though, or else you can end up with weird results.
270639
Perhaps at the low end of professional, however the pictures are stunning. I recently took a road trip through the Rockies and the high ISO capability gave crisp pictures travelling at 80mph.
217288
Personally, I haven't had a problem with minor movement or taking a picture on the move, briefly stopping for the pic, and moving again. We just completed a trip to Europe, and the photos were fantastic. Sharp and clear. But I think it's up to you and how steady you think your hands are. Most new cameras today, like Sony, have image stabilization. But there is a point where stabilization and shaky become two different things.
1545475
Don't know about that but it is one of the best cameras I have ever had. I took it to Asia and the pictures are nothing short of phenomenal. No one else had photos like I had.....unless they had an SLR with a foot long lense. Can't go wrong.
1044866
The camera is very good but I have never tried it with sports. I use it only for domestic photos. Regarding the lens pack I felt it was useful for me.
556762
Yes. Best point and shoot camera available. Extremely compact considering it's features.
1528386
You can take better indoor, landscape etc. pics."What other pics are there?
1480938
Yes it does. But only side ways. So all pics and video have to be taken in landscape.
892804
yes, I love this camera. just went to Colorado in June and it took awesome photos.
567353
I have the Sony. (Took 3 thousand photos and video on an international trip). It is mostly fine, but there are 2 complaints with which I agree on the message boards. 1. Blue purple tint and glare from the lens coating in bright sunlight. 2. In general, not perfectly sharp pictures usually. (I have 5 year old Kodak 5mp that is often more sharp). The good...amazing motion stabilization. 'Able to take photos in almost any light condition without the flash!! I also have some good photos from moving vehicles. Very compact and no protruding lens or lens motor. Quick startup. HD movie is ok also. Acceptable battery life. FYI. There are assorted complaints about the Canons also. I have now read enough not to expect perfect photos from ANY point and shoot, but like you, I hate to drag around that Nikon. (You might try one of the new cameras with a bit larger sensor, like 4 3rds).
2002789
It isn't a SLR but it takes good pictures of scenes, I think. I have been using it and it is pleasing, expecially because I can carry the camera in my shirt pocket.
1924589
I wondered that as well, but it does take very sharp photos. I think what makes this camera so attractive is that you are able to use it on Manual, Aperature Priority as well as Shutter priority like a larger digital camera. Most of the small point and shoot cameras do not have this feature.
2246344
yes, but I took 2 cameras to africa, and I was not happy with this camera. I used the other one almost all of the time. Maybe I didn't give it enough of a chance. Check out the Panasonic Lumix FZ200