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3.5 out of 5 Mice, Jan 31, 2011

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Pros

Excellent dual-image stabilization
In-camera retouching for RAW images
Solid image quality
Beautiful tilt-and-swivel OLED screen
Ultra-wide-angle lens with F1.8 maximum aperture

Cons

Menu and controls can be unintuitive
Poor video resolution and quality
Battery must be charged in the camera
Macro mode isn't as effective as competing cameras

Macworld's Samsung TL500 Coverage

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