Samsung TL240

Auto Mode

There are two versions of auto mode for still shooting, and two for video. The standard version adjusts camera settings based strictly on lighting conditions, while the 'smart' auto version uses scene recognition to tailor settings to the subject at hand, scolor, brightness, subject and motion. There is an additional auto mode that Dual IS that uses both the optical stabilization system and digital processing to minimize the effect of camera shake.

Movie Mode

The TL240 supports 720p video recording at 15 or 30 frames per second., with and without mono audio. There is an HDMI connector for direct video playback to a high-def TV.

Drive/Burst Mode

There are several self-timer options, including the standard 2 or 10 second delay, a mode that waits 10 seconds and then takes a shot when movement in the frame stops (handy when you're running around to join a group portrait) and another that delays for 10 seconds, takes a shot, then waits 2 seconds and takes another.

Playback Mode

In addition to viewing a single photo on screen, you can have a screenful of thumbnail images displayed and touch the one you want to see enlarged. You can sort your photos using the Smart Album capability, which uses date, image color, presence of a face or a Favorite status you can use as an image tag.

The slideshow capability is fairly sophisitcated, including multiple transition effects and background music if you're so inclined.

Image editing capabilities include resizing, rotating and trimming, along with color filter effects, brightness and contrast adjustment and face retouching.

Custom Image Presets

There are plenty of scene modes at your disposal, including Portrait, Night Portrait, Backlight Portrait, Backlight, Landscape, White, Motion, Tripod, Night, Macro, Macro Text, Blue Sky, Sunset Sky, Macro Portrait, Natural Green, Children, and Cloud.

Other Features

Voice Recording: The TL240 lets you add 10-second audio tags to your still images. You can even use the camera as a voice recorder if the need arises.