Samsung Digimax L73 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Advance Shake Reduction Optical Zoom (Silver)

Samsung exemplifies technological determination and progressive ideals. From technology to business to the philanthropy, Samsung has become a world leader for which the possibilities are truly endless.PRODUCT FEATURES:7.2 mega pixels;3x optical zoom;2.5" TFT color LCD;Smart Touch user interface;High sensitivity ISO 1600;ASR (advanced shake reduction);Aluminum body with comfortable grip;MPEG-4 movie mode (SVGA, 20fps);Face Recognition technology AF&AE.
Customer Review: Video doesn't cut it.
I just got this camera and didn't have much time to play with it so I can't write a detailed review, but I thought it warranted noting about the video portion of the camera because I didn't see it in any of the other raving reviews. When you zoom while videoing you lose all sound. This stinks. I depend on my camera for all videoing of my kids. I don't have a camcorder. I take video of my kid's school performances constantly, most of which involve singing and music. So, when I noticed this issue with the video sound I immediately packed it up and am returning it. I can't have the sound just cutting in and out when I'm zooming for a close-up. Also, the zoom is only 5x. I currently have a Canon S2 IS which blows this camera away with 12x zoom. The only reason I wanted a new camera is because the Canon is so big and bulky. I wanted to have a camera that would fit easily in my purse so I could have it with me always. Not worth the sacrifice though. I'll stick with my big Canon.