Pocket camcorders such as the Flip range have introduced built-in USB connectors on flexible ‘arms' avoiding the need for messy cables.
Samsung has applied the idea to its 12-megapixel PL90 which has a 4x optical zoom lens and a USB connector at the base.
This flips out at a right angle so the camera can be connected to a PC for recharging its internal battery and downloading photos and videos. A short extension cable is provided along with a mains plug adapter for charging.
Though the arrangement offers some flexibility, the downside is that even with a spare battery the camera is out of action during charging. Build quality is good, though, with very little plastic on show despite the budget price. A 2.7in rear screen is used for composing and viewing the results. The screen resolution isn't high but it was clear enough.
Read more: http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ca/review/1938592/samsung-pl90#ixzz1KdzxQecB
Samsung has applied the idea to its 12-megapixel PL90 which has a 4x optical zoom lens and a USB connector at the base.
This flips out at a right angle so the camera can be connected to a PC for recharging its internal battery and downloading photos and videos. A short extension cable is provided along with a mains plug adapter for charging.
Though the arrangement offers some flexibility, the downside is that even with a spare battery the camera is out of action during charging. Build quality is good, though, with very little plastic on show despite the budget price. A 2.7in rear screen is used for composing and viewing the results. The screen resolution isn't high but it was clear enough.
Read more: http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ca/review/1938592/samsung-pl90#ixzz1KdzxQecB
