Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Troubleshooting

Samsung S85 Troubleshooting

Background

The Samsung S85 Digital Camera is an 8MP with 5x Optical Zoom camera, and was released in 2008. It is part of Samsung's S-Series digital cameras, and has an array of advanced controls for entry-level photographers. The camera features an SHD lens which is the 35mm film equivalent of a 38-190mm lens. This camera also has several software features such as 14 scene modes and face detection.

This guide aims to provide users a practical guide for general troubleshooting issues that may arise from every-day use, especially focusing on exchanging broken parts. The guides will provide users with the ability to dismantle essential parts of the camera and potentially repair or replace them.

Identification

The Samsung S85 model number (S85) is found on the manufacturer label on the bottom case of the camera.

Tech Specs

General

Sensor Resolution: 8.2 Megapixel

Optical Sensor Type: CCD

Total Pixels: 8,300,000 pixels pixels

Effective Sensor Resolution: 8,200,000 pixels pixels

Optical Sensor Size: 1/2.5"

Optical Zoom: 5 x

Digital Zoom: 5 x

Auto Focus: TTL contrast detection

Face Detection: Face-priority AF function

Digital Video Format: MPEG-4

Image Recording Format: JPEG

AV Interfaces: Composite video/audio

Manufacturer: Samsung

Lens System

Type 5 x zoom lens - 6.3 - 31.5 mm - f/2.8-4.6

Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 190mm mm

Focus Adjustment: Automatic

Min Focus Range: 31.5 in

Macro Focus Range: 0.4 in - 31.5 in

Zoom Adjustment: Motorized drive

Features: Built-in lens shield

Camera Flash

Camera Flash: Built-in flash

Flash Modes: Fill-in mode

Microphone

Microphone Operation: Mode mono

Connections

Memory Card Slot: SD card

Battery

Battery type: AA

Dimensions & Weight

Width: 3.9 in

Depth: 0.9 in

Height: 2.5 in

Weight: 5.4 oz

Additional Information

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/SS...

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners...

http://www.manualslib.com/manual/145831/...