Comments on: Samsung ST500 Review: 7 Reasons this is the Best Camera for Solo Travelers

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:39:54 +0000

In reply to Sam. @Sam: Yes. Very different. This is a point-n-shoot pocket camera vs. DSLR. Different cameras for different jobs. I've gotten to taking both cameras when I travel, though- this and the DSLR. This is when I get out with friends or when I want a simple pocket sized camera to take around for catching me at sites, for fun, etc... Much of the settings are automatic/presets. If you want a DSLR for quality/artistic type photos, there's no avoiding getting an actual DSLR (from that range, you can find less intense ones to start with). Good luck. =)

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:33:28 +0000

Is it much different than a DSLR? Would I be disastified? I am a beginner and looking to upgrade to a DSLR, but concern about the size of it.

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:58:01 +0000

In reply to Hapiday.

Well, the new Samsung 550 or 600 is recently out and it’s even better, but only by a slight. I’m still going strong with that camera. I still love it– it can do very little wrong. That dual shot is the BEST thing out there. Maybe after you buy that camera, your girl might want that instead… 😉

By: Hapiday

Hapiday — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:24:47 +0000

Hi Christine,
Just wanna let you know that I’ve been considering to get the Samsung ST500 camera ever since it was launched but didn’t… because I still have a perfectly good Lumix. However, after reading your review of it, I’m CONVINCED that I gotta own one! Other than for solo trips, I can finally have more photos taken together with my kids instead of depending on strangers’ help. Thank you! (My girl wanna thank you too because she will get my Lumix!^_^ )
Cheers! & God bless u!

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:02:42 +0000

In reply to Russel Jackson. @Russell: Yes, I've heard about the upgrade. It sounds pretty nice. It's incrementally better but man, those increments are pretty sweet.

By: Russel Jackson

Russel Jackson — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 01:17:49 +0000

Totally agree! bought this camera a couple of months ago and love it. It goes everywhere with me now. Has a lot of functions I don’t use but they’re cool nonetheless. This camera is coming out with an upgrade soon.

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:44:33 +0000

In reply to Nomadic Chick.

@ Laura can’t believe you’ve already seen commercials for it.
@ Laura & Jeannie- It’s kinda crazy. Being here in Korea, I’ve seen some pretty insane stuff that I’d like to write about. The technology here is incredibly advanced & i’ll have to get used to it. Anywhere from using Powerpoint or computer counsels to teach classes, having electronic door keys for my apartment, etc… Unfortunately, I have to eventually pick up my DSLR but its been hard…. this tiny baby packs everything in it aside from a good DSLR lens and manual convenience. Right now my schedule is pretty hectic & am coping w/ some changes… will write some fun things a little later.

By: Nomadic Chick

Nomadic Chick — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:47:44 +0000

Dammit woman, i wish we’d known each other before I bought my camera. I’m using a Canon SD1200. That dual screen sounds sweet.

Hope Korea is fab thus far!

By: Laura Cancun

Laura Cancun — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:41:29 +0000

I’ve seen commercials for this!! I’m already pretty dedicated to my pretty white Canon, but this made me think twice. That smile detection is TOO MUCH! Love it!

Question: Are you in Korea already???