Video: SAMSUNG ST50 UNBOXING & HANDS-ON

Here is a video clip for ST50.

Incredible Lego: Samsung ST10 Digital Camera

Here is a video clip for ST10.

H106 Video: SSD Camcorder VS Paperbag Man [Shock Endurable]

Here is a video clip for Samsung H106 digital camcorder.

Video Review: Samsung ST10 Digital Camera

Here is a video review by an expert.

Video: Paper Digital Camera Samsung WB550

Here is a video clip for WB550.

Video camera perfect for wild kids-Samsung H106

Here is a video review for Samsung H106 digital camcorder.

SAMSUNG WB500 TEST / HZ10W

Here is a video clip for WB550 zoom and wide test.

WB500 Dual IS test in a lab!

Here is a video clip for WB550.

Video Review: H106 Samsung - World 1st SSD Camcorder

Here is a video review for Samsung H106 series digital camcorder.

Video Clip for Samsung WB550

Here is a popular video clip for Samsung WB550 digital camcorder.

Reviewed by Photographyblog.com: Samsung PL70 Digital Camera

PL70 has been introduded by Photograyblog.com.

Here is more information: http://www.photographyblog.com/news/samsung_pl70

Samsung ultra-compact HMX-U10 camcorder announced

Pocket-Lint.com posted Samsung U10 digital camera review.

Samsung has announced the launch of the "ultra-compact" HMX-U10 camcorder, capable of full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution recording and 10-megapixel stills. With a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, the HMX-U10 has a 2-inch LCD screen and measures in at 56 x 103 x 15.5mm, weighing 95 grams including the battery. With what Samsung says is an "ergonomic design", aiming at the pocket video camcorder market, the device offers a one-touch upload button with a direct connection to YouTube. Complete with Samsung's built-in "intelli-studio" software for PC-free edits, there's also "animated" thumbnails for quick clip identification. The HMX-U10 will be available from September 2009.

For more information, please click: http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/news.phtml/25527/samsung-ultra-compact-hmx-u10-camcorder.phtml

Awards from T3 Magazine: Samsung WB500/ST50 Digital Camera

The ST50 and WB500 digital cameras got 5 star awards on T3 May edition.

Review fro PC For Alla: Samsung WB500 Digital Camera

The PC For Alla reviewed Samsung WB500 digital camera.

DigitalTrends: Samsung HMX-H106 Review

The DigitalTrends.Com posted very positive review for Samsung H106 digital camcorder.




Flash memory marches on! Samsung recently introduced a trio of high-def camcorders using advanced solid state drives (SSDs) rather than hard drives—or ancient media like tapes and shiny three-inch disks. SSDs read and write faster than HDDs, are lighter, use less power and have no moving parts making them just right for capturing video on the fly. Samsung sent us one with a 64GB drive—the HMX-H106—but the -H105 and -H104 are available with 32GB and 16GB storage, respectively at lower prices. The new AVCHD camcorders are fairly tricked out and it would be good to see if Samsung should be considered a key player in the HD Camcorder Game.

For more information, please click: http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review/5767/samsung-hmx-h106-review

Positive Review from Pocket-Lint: Samsung WB550 Digital Camera

Full Review

10 July 2009 - Getting a broad focal range from a non-interchangeable lens camera needn’t necessitate purchase of a bridge model that won’t fit in your pocket. Witness Samsung cramming a 10x optical zoom (24-240mm equivalent) into its latest WB550 compact, the "W" indicating a wide-angle lens at 24mm and the "B" that aforementioned big zoom. At a width of 36.5mm though, the 12.2 effective megapixel camera nevertheless feels chunky and reassuringly weighty gripped in the palm at 225g, bucking the trend for svelte fashion-conscious compacts.
Plastic of build with chrome detailing, around the back is a large 3-inch, 230k dot LCD screen in the absence of any optical viewfinder, with a nicely firm dial on the top plate providing a choice of eight shooting modes – including one for high definition 1280 x 720 pixel movie clips, with, unusually for a compact, an HDMI port built into the camera’s side. Also handily large are the shutter release button encircled by a rocker switch for operating the zoom. The WB550 offers a broader range of light sensitivity settings than most point and shoots, starting out at ISO 80 and topping out at ISO 3200. While that sounds impressive, resolution drops to 3-megapixels at the higher setting to limit noise. And it appears to work, shots taken at ISO 3200 comparable to the results from rivals at ISO 1600. With little discernable shutter delay, it takes around 2 seconds for a full resolution JPEG to be written to memory – here in the form of either removable SD or SDHC card, or paltry 21MB internal capacity.
Found via the shooting mode dial set into the right hand edge of the top plate (mirrored by a "virtual" version onscreen) is Smart Auto, Samsung’s interpretation of the intelligent auto point-and-shoot functionality offered by Panasonic’s Lumix and Canon’s IXUS ranges.
Select this and the camera will in theory recognise the intended subject and switch its internal settings accordingly, with 11 pre-optimised scenes to choose from. For example point the WB550 at a close object and it’ll jump to macro mode (focusing as near as 5cm), direct it at one further away and landscape mode will be chosen. Also on-board for beginners are the now ubiquitous face detection, blink detection, smile mode – capturing an image when a grin is detected – plus Samsung's own beauty shot option, automatically retouching out spots and freckles. For photo enthusiasts, there’s the ability to select program or manual settings – with the chance to change focus area, metering, single or high speed capture, ISO and white balance therein. Manual adds the ability to tweak shutter speed and aperture on screen via a "command lever" set into the top right-hand corner of the camera back. Being a narrow and uncomfortable lever, with seemingly enough surrounding space for it to have been made larger, it’s one of the few black marks against an otherwise pleasant to use, intuitive device.

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Here is a positive review from Pocket-Lint.

The overall review of the ultimate high end camera WB1000

　

　

High end digital camera from Samsung

The WB1000 is the highest compact digital camera from Samsung. The high end means the best, and the best technology is put in this camera. The WB1000 from Samsung digital imaging which has shown the great result in the compact digital camera market. Let me show you if the high end fits the WB1000 with this review.

　

　

Like I already told you, the WB1000 is a high end compact digital camera representing Samsung, and has adopted the Schneider lens (24mm), world’s first 3 inch AMOLED, smart dial, A,S,M, and full manual mode. Below is the specification.

　

　

SPECIFICATIONS

　

Image Sensor	Type	1/2.33″ (1.09cm) CCD
	Effective Pixel	Approx. 12.2 Mega-pixels
	Total Pixel	Approx. 12.4 Mega-pixels
Lens	Focal Length	Schneider-KREUZNACH f = 4.3 ~ 21.5mm (35mm film equivalent : 24~120 mm)
	F No.	F2.8(W) ~ F5.8(T)
	Digital Zoom	Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 12.5X (depends on image size)
Image Stabilization	Image Stabilization	Dual IS (OIS + DIS) * OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), DIS (Digital Image Stabilization)
Display	Type	AMOLED
	Feature	3.0" (7.62cm), hVGA+(518,400 dots)
Viewfinder	Viewfinder	N/A
Focusing	Type	TTL Auto Focus (Center AF, Multi AF, Selection AF, Manual Focus)
	Range	Normal : 40cm ~ Infinity (Wide), 80cm ~ Infinity (Tele) Macro : 5cm~40cm (Wide), 50cm ~ 80cm (Tele) Auto Macro : 5cm~Infinity (Wide), 50cm~ Infinity (Tele) Manual : 5cm ~ Infinity (Wide), 50cm ~ Infinity (Tele)
Shutter Speed	Shutter Speed	Auto : 1/8 ~ 1/2000 sec. Program : 1 ~ 1/2000 sec. A/S/M : 16 ~ 1/2,000 sec. Night : 8 ~ 1/2,000 sec. Fireworks : 4 sec.
Exposure	Control	Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual Exposure
	Metering	Multi, Spot, Center-weighted
	Compensation	±2EV (1/3EV steps)
	ISO Equivalent	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200(Up to 3M Size)
Flash	Modes	Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
	Range	Wide : 0.3m ~ 5.2m, Tele : 0.5m ~ 2.5m (ISO AUTO) * Flash EVC : ±1EV (1/2 steps)
	Recharging Time	Approx. 5 sec.
Sharpness	Sharpness	5 steps
White Balance	White Balance	Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom, K * WB Fine-tuning
Still Image	Shooting	Mode Dial : Smart Auto, Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, User, Dual IS, Scene, Movie Scene: Beauty Shot, Frame Guide, Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework, Beach & Snow Continuous : Single, Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB Self timer : Off, 10 sec., 2 sec., Double(10 sec., 2 sec.), Motion Timer, Remote Controller
	Effect	Photo Style Selector : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB
	Edit	Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Selector, Image Adjust * Photo Style Selector : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB * Image Adjust : Off, ACB, Red-eye Fix, Face Retouch, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise
Image Play	Image Play	Single image, Thumbnails, Multi Slide show, Movie Clip, Smart Album
Voice Recording	Voice Recording	Voice Recording (max. 10 hours) Voice Memo in Still Image (max. 10 sec.) With Stereo Recording
Date Imprinting	Date Imprinting	Date&Time, Date, Off (user selectable)
Movie Clip	Recording	Movie Size : 1280×720 High Quality, 1280×720 Standard Quality, 640×480, 320×240 * Frame rate : 60 fps at a selected size(320x240), 30 fps, 15 fps * Format : H.264 (Max. Recording time : 20min.) * Streo recording with volume control, mute during zoom operation * 5X Optical Zoom at 1280×720 (f = 24 ~ 120 mm), 3.4X Optical Zoom at 640×480, 320×240 (f = 35 ~ 120 mm) * Voice(On/Off), OIS(On/Off)
	Effect	Photo Style Selector : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB
	Edit	Pause during recording, Still Image Capture, Time Trimming
Storage	Media	Internal memory: Approx. 76MB External memory: SD Card(up to 4GB guaranteed) MMC plus(up to 2GB guaranteed,4bit 20MHz) SDHC (up to 8GB guaranteed)
	File Format	Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Movie Clip : MP4(H.264) Audio : WAV
	Image Size	12M : 4000×3000 pixels, 10MP : 3984×2656 pixels 9MW : 3968×2232 pixels 9M 1:1 : 2976×2976 pixels 8M : 3264×2448 pixels 5M : 2592×1944 pixels 3M : 2048×1536 pixels 2MW : 1920×1080 pixels 1M : 1024×768 pixels
Interface	Digital output connector	USB 2.0
	Audio	Microphone : Stereo Internal Speaker : Mono
	Video Out	AV : NTSC, PAL (user selectable) HDMI 1.2 : NTSC, PAL (user selectable)
	DC power input	4.4V
	Cradle	N/A
Power Source	Power Source	Rechargeable battery : SLB-11A (1,130mAh) Connector Type : 34pin Adaptor : SAC-48, USB/Charging Cable : CB34U05, AV Cable : SCC-AV34 Cradle : SCC-HD2
Physical Specification	Dimensions (WxHxD)	97 × 61 × 21mm
	Weight	160g (except for a battery)
	Operating Temperature	0 ~ 40°C
	Operating Humidity	5 ~ 85%
Software	Software	Samsung Master, Quick Time Player 7.5, Adobe Reader
System Requirement	For Windows	PC with processor better than PentiumⅢ 500MHz (PentiumⅢ 800MHz recommended) Windows 2000/XP/Vista 250MB of available hard-disk space (Over 1GB recommend) Minimum 256MB RAM (Over 512MB recommended) USB port CD-ROM drive 1024×768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor(24-bit color display recommended) Microsoft DirectX 9.0C or later
	For Macintosh	Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 10.3 or higher Minimum 256MB RAM 110MB of available hard-disk space USB port CD-ROM drive
System requirements for 720P H.264 Movie	For Windows	Intel Pentium 4, 3.2GHz or higher / AMD Athlin 64FX, 2.6GHz or higher Windows XP service pack2 / Vista Minimum 512MB RAM (1GB and above recommended) 64MB or greater video card (nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher / ATI X1600 series or higher recommended)
	For Macintosh	1.8GHz Power Mac G5 or 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo or faster Macintosh computer At least 256MB of RAM 64MB or greater video card

　

　

　

Design

　

What is the most important point of compact digital cameras? It’s the design rather than function or resolution. Many people want slim body with great design. Samsung digital cameras have focused a lot on the design, and got a good evaluation from many users around the world. The WB1000 is also with the good design of 97x61x21mm of size and 160g of weight.

　

　

　

In design, from the WB500 to WB1000, they have similar design. This is called a family look, and selected from a large number of makers in a lot of field from car to camera. Like the phrase “We can see the company by the design”, the firm and strong image of the WB series can be engraved on lots of users.

　

There’s a part noticeable, and it’s a mini dashboard and smart dial. The mini dashboard was firstly shown from the NV9, and because of the good evaluation, it’s installed again on the WB1000. The smart dial allows users to set menu, iris, and shutter speed more quickly. However, the plastic tripod hole is a little unexpected.

　

　

　

　

World’s first 3 inch AMOLED hVGA

　

As a high end digital camera, it seems focused on the display much. For the first time as a digital camera, it has adopted the AMOLED and solved the weak points of the TFT-LCD such as afterimages and viewing angle. The inappropriate color on the earlier model looks arranged. And the high resolution for 3 inch size shows the smooth screen.

　

　

　

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Review from PC World: Samsung R10 Digital Camcorder

Positive review from PC World.

In a unique twist on design and usability, Samsung has crafted an HD camcorder that is reasonably priced and effective at what it's meant to do, albeit with some sacrifices. That's saying something in an economy where luxury gadgets like camcorders might fall by the wayside for those looking to be a bit thriftier. At $599 CDN MSRP, the HMX-R10 is in the middle between what a point-and-shoot digital camera and high-end camcorder cost, which is to say that it's a pretty good price for what you get.

For information, please click: http://www.pcworld.ca/news/product-review/759acff2c0a800060021a44e151187b6/pg1.htm

WB1000 The second story

WB1000 The second story　

　Recently, I see people with DSLR a lot. It’s because of the price which becomes cheaper than before, and also people want the better quality picture.

　Compact digital camera so called a toy camera…The WB1000 is the high level compact digital camera called High-end digital camera, and the high means not only the price, but also the functions the camera has.

　Not as good as DSLR, but the quality is enough to appeal people used to DSLR.

　The second posting about the WB1000. (Exactly third)

　I don’t like much, but I need to introduce the package of the WB1000, or you will be disappointed.

　The package is not bad. Compared to Apple or Sony, it’s so simple. It could be better if there was a pouch.

　

It might mean using it with your own style like the iPod (I really don’t want this way.), but a bundle case should have been provided for people like me who satisfied with the included one. I hope there will be a basic pouch, even if it’s so simple. (Will be?)

The unique thing in the items is that the power cable can also be used as a data cable. In other words, it can be charged through the USB by connecting to a PC. (At home, of course it transfers data with charging.) For those who don’t like complicated cable or travel, this would be very good. (However, I’m telling again. For portability, the case should have been included as a high-end product.) Anyway, this is it.

　Just imagine the power adaptor. (Unkind Mr. Davin.)

　

The battery 3.8V 1,130mAh could take 350 pictures (Largest size) and 3 min video. I also reviewed and deleted pictures, so I can’t say it spend a battery very much. (But not enough, also.) Fully charged battery would be enough to take shots for one day..I’m not sure.

　As a maniac, it’s not enough for a main, but enough for a sub.

With the windows XP SP3, it was recognized as soon as connecting it. The CD could be used for emergency.

　At first, the appearance appeals, and then the second appealing point is the 3 inch LCD.

　

　As the Samsung famous for LCD, the LCD is not the LCD, but hVGA+AMOLED. In other words, it’s not LCD, but LED. As you see from the picture, different from other LCD, it shows great viewing angle, brightness, and clean images without brightness change depending on the light. This is a very important part for a compact digital camera depending 100% on the monitor without a view finder.

　

　

The next special thing is the mini dashboard on the top.

　

　It seems Samsung has prepared much for this dashboard on the top. The classical design appealed to many people. However, this part could be good or bad depending on people. There are people like digital rather than analog emotion. Anyway, it’s not innovative, but stimulates the old feeling, I guess. But, there’s a little delay for the initial movement.

　

Video of the initial acting of the WB1000

　The booting is so fast. The moving needles in the dashboard are cute, aren’t they?

　

　

　

The shot mode dial consists of 10 modes. In clockwise, auto is automatic, S inside the camera is a smart auto to automatically set proper options, camera is a video, SCN is scene, Dual is Dual IS, user is user option, M is manual mode which users can adjust iris value and shutter speed, S is shutter priority, A is iris priority, and P is program mode. The SCN mode consists of 13 scenes, and it helps take appropriate pictures according to the situations without any settings.

The below picture is the initial screen of the SCN mode. When the shot mode dial is “SCN”, it always shows up every time turning it on. (It could be bothering, or convenient.) When the camera is on, this is shown up by pushing the Menu button.

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The review of Samsung digital imaging WB1000

A hero dreaming to be DSLR

Prologue

The Samsung digital imaging divided from Samsung techwin and doing strategic marketing has released 13 premium digital cameras in the market on the first half of 2009. I expect the company as the only camera optical company in Korea to be a great company as much as other makers producing DSLR, and I hope this will be loved by customers all over the world as a Made In Korea.

The WB1000 is the highest level of product among the lineup of Samsung. The WB1000 has adopts the Schneider lens which is one of the world’s top 3 lens, 12M pixels image sensor, 24mm wide angle, full manual function allowing free shots, and AMOLED clearing out the weakness of LCD. Besides, with the smart dial and analog dashboard on the top, it gives classical feeling. On top of that, the WB1000 has a lot of functions, and let’s find out them through this review.

　

　

Package

 

The WB1000 adopts the white box. This box design gives a neat image to users, so users will have a good feeling about the camera. Of course, this is not only for Samsung product, but also other various package designs, I guess. Let’s take a look at the package with unboxing and see the WB1000 more.

It’s the box design. You can see the text printed in English, and on the black ground, it tells the main specification with a orange color on the left and right side. As a compact camera, the box is also compact.

Opening the box, you can see booklet like a user manual, and then you can see the WB1000 on the left, and accessories on the right.

They are items in the box. There are camera, AV cable, battery, adaptor, charge cable, hand strap, program CD, product manual, and warranty. I couldn’t see something special in the package, but I could see the thought of Samsung imaging for world wide users by looking at the text in English.

 

 

Specification

Image Sensor	Type	1/2.33″ (1.09cm) CCD
	Effective Pixel	Approx. 12.2 Mega-pixels
	Total Pixel	Approx. 12.4 Mega-pixels
Lens	Focal Length	Schneider-KREUZNACH f = 4.3 ~ 21.5mm (35mm film equivalent : 24~120 mm)
	F No.	F2.8(W) ~ F5.8(T)
	Digital Zoom	Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 12.5X (depends on image size)
Image Stabilization	Image Stabilization	Dual IS (OIS + DIS) * OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), DIS (Digital Image Stabilization)
Display	Type	AMOLED
	Feature	3.0" (7.62cm), hVGA+(518,400 dots)
Viewfinder	Viewfinder	N/A
Focusing	Type	TTL Auto Focus (Center AF, Multi AF, Selection AF, Manual Focus)
	Range	Normal : 40cm ~ Infinity (Wide), 80cm ~ Infinity (Tele) Macro : 5cm~40cm (Wide), 50cm ~ 80cm (Tele) Auto Macro : 5cm~Infinity (Wide), 50cm~ Infinity (Tele) Manual : 5cm ~ Infinity (Wide), 50cm ~ Infinity (Tele)
Shutter Speed	Shutter Speed	Auto : 1/8 ~ 1/2000 sec. Program : 1 ~ 1/2000 sec. A/S/M : 16 ~ 1/2,000 sec. Night : 8 ~ 1/2,000 sec. Fireworks : 4 sec.
Exposure	Control	Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual Exposure
	Metering	Multi, Spot, Center-weighted
	Compensation	±2EV (1/3EV steps)
	ISO Equivalent	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200(Up to 3M Size)
Flash	Modes	Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
	Range	Wide : 0.3m ~ 5.2m, Tele : 0.5m ~ 2.5m (ISO AUTO) * Flash EVC : ±1EV (1/2 steps)
	Recharging Time	Approx. 5 sec.
Sharpness	Sharpness	5 steps
White Balance	White Balance	Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom, K * WB Fine-tuning
Still Image	Shooting	Mode Dial : Smart Auto, Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, User, Dual IS, Scene, Movie Scene: Beauty Shot, Frame Guide, Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework, Beach & Snow Continuous : Single, Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB Self timer : Off, 10 sec., 2 sec., Double(10 sec., 2 sec.), Motion Timer, Remote Controller
	Effect	Photo Style Selector : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB
	Edit	Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Selector, Image Adjust * Photo Style Selector : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB * Image Adjust : Off, ACB, Red-eye Fix, Face Retouch, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise
Image Play	Image Play	Single image, Thumbnails, Multi Slide show, Movie Clip, Smart Album
Voice Recording	Voice Recording	Voice Recording (max. 10 hours) Voice Memo in Still Image (max. 10 sec.) With Stereo Recording
Date Imprinting	Date Imprinting	Date&Time, Date, Off (user selectable)
Movie Clip	Recording	Movie Size : 1280×720 High Quality, 1280×720 Standard Quality, 640×480, 320×240 * Frame rate : 60 fps at a selected size(320x240), 30 fps, 15 fps * Format : H.264 (Max. Recording time : 20min.) * Streo recording with volume control, mute during zoom operation * 5X Optical Zoom at 1280×720 (f = 24 ~ 120 mm), 3.4X Optical Zoom at 640×480, 320×240 (f = 35 ~ 120 mm) * Voice(On/Off), OIS(On/Off)
	Effect	Photo Style Selector : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB
	Edit	Pause during recording, Still Image Capture, Time Trimming
Storage	Media	Internal memory: Approx. 76MB External memory: SD Card(up to 4GB guaranteed) MMC plus(up to 2GB guaranteed,4bit 20MHz) SDHC (up to 8GB guaranteed)
	File Format	Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Movie Clip : MP4(H.264) Audio : WAV
	Image Size	12M : 4000×3000 pixels, 10MP : 3984×2656 pixels 9MW : 3968×2232 pixels 9M 1:1 : 2976×2976 pixels 8M : 3264×2448 pixels 5M : 2592×1944 pixels 3M : 2048×1536 pixels 2MW : 1920×1080 pixels 1M : 1024×768 pixels
Interface	Digital output connector	USB 2.0
	Audio	Microphone : Stereo Internal Speaker : Mono
	Video Out	AV : NTSC, PAL (user selectable) HDMI 1.2 : NTSC, PAL (user selectable)
	DC power input	4.4V
	Cradle	N/A
Power Source	Power Source	Rechargeable battery : SLB-11A (1,130mAh) Connector Type : 34pin Adaptor : SAC-48, USB/Charging Cable : CB34U05, AV Cable : SCC-AV34 Cradle : SCC-HD2
Physical Specification	Dimensions (WxHxD)	97 × 61 × 21mm
	Weight	160g (except for a battery)
	Operating Temperature	0 ~ 40°C
	Operating Humidity	5 ~ 85%
Software	Software	Samsung Master, Quick Time Player 7.5, Adobe Reader
System Requirement	For Windows	PC with processor better than PentiumⅢ 500MHz (PentiumⅢ 800MHz recommended) Windows 2000/XP/Vista 250MB of available hard-disk space (Over 1GB recommend) Minimum 256MB RAM (Over 512MB recommended) USB port CD-ROM drive 1024×768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor(24-bit color display recommended) Microsoft DirectX 9.0C or later
	For Macintosh	Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 10.3 or higher Minimum 256MB RAM 110MB of available hard-disk space USB port CD-ROM drive
System requirements for 720P H.264 Movie	For Windows	Intel Pentium 4, 3.2GHz or higher / AMD Athlin 64FX, 2.6GHz or higher Windows XP service pack2 / Vista Minimum 512MB RAM (1GB and above recommended) 64MB or greater video card (nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher / ATI X1600 series or higher recommended)
	For Macintosh	1.8GHz Power Mac G5 or 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo or faster Macintosh computer At least 256MB of RAM 64MB or greater video card

Design

This is the front of the WB1000. Internal flash is on the right top, remote control sensor is on the left top, and on the left there’s a rubber hand grip to provide better grip. And the Schneider 24mm ultra wide lens is hidden.

From the right top, shot mode dial is located. It’s like a manual shot such as a DSLR, and with the various shot modes, you can take a shot in good situations. The shutter buttons is running smoothly, but the power button is not very good to control. And you can see the analog type dashboard showing the completion of design. On the left, there’s a internal microphone and speaker.

On the bottom, there’s a memory/battery port. On the center, USB/AV port is located. Because there’s also a tripod socket, you can enjoy group pictures with your family using the tripod during picnic.

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New Hero WB1000

Here is a video clip for Samsung WB1000 digital camera.

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The functions of the Samsung ES55 and Review for functions

Special review of the Samsung ES55 focused on the functions

Following the previous preview, I’d like to write the review of the Samsung ES55. It’s good to introduce various functions at once, but because it has a lot of functions, and you know most of the functions, so I’m going to write the review based on the special functions of the ES55.

<<Name of parts>>

The names of each part are as below.

<< Specification of the ES55 >>

Image Sensor	Type	1/2.33″ (Approx. 1.09cm) CCD
	Effective Pixel	Approx. 10.2 Mega-pixels
	Total Pixel	Approx. 10.3 Mega-pixels
Lens	Focal Length	SAMSUNG Lens f = 6.3 ~ 18.9mm (35mm film equivalent : 35~105mm)
	F No.	F3.2(W) ~ F5.8(T)
	Digital Zoom	Still Image mode : 1.0X ~3.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 11.4X (depends on image size, Min. size is 320x240)
Image Stabilization	Image Stabilization	DIS (Digital Image Stabilization)
Display	Type	TFT LCD
	Feature	2.5" (6.4cm), QVGA (230,000 pixels)
Viewfinder	Viewfinder	N/A
Focusing	Type	TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF)
	Range	Normal : 80cm ~ infinity Macro : 10cm~80cm (Wide), 50cm ~ 80cm (Tele) Auto Macro : 10cm~Infinity (Wide), 50cm~ Infinity (Tele)
Shutter Speed	Shutter Speed	Auto : 1/8 ~ 1/1,500 sec. Program : 1 ~ 1/1,500 sec. Night : 8 ~ 1/1,500 sec. Fireworks : 4 sec.
Exposure	Control	Program AE
	Metering	Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE
	Compensation	±2EV (1/3EV steps)
	ISO Equivalent	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Flash	Modes	Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
	Range	Wide : 0.2m ~ 3.75m, Tele : 0.5m ~ 2.0m (ISO AUTO)
	Recharging Time	Approx. 4 sec.
Sharpness	Sharpness	Soft+, Soft, Normal, Vivid, Vivid+
White Balance	White Balance	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom
Still Image	Shooting	Mode: Auto, Program, DIS,Photo help Guide , Scene Scene : Beauty Shot, Portrait, Night scene, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow Continuous: Single, Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB Self-timer: 10sec.2sec., Double, Motion Timer
	Effect	Photo Style Selector :Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB Image Adjust : Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation (5 steps)
	Edit	Image Edit : Resize, Rotate, Trimming Photo Style Selector :Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB Image Adjust : Face Retouch, Red Eye Fix, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation
Image Play	Image Play	Single image, Thumbnails, Multi Slide show, Movie Clip * Slide show : Slide show with Effect & Music
Voice Recording	Voice Recording	Voice Recording (max. 10 hours) Voice Memo in Still Image (max. 10 sec.)
Date Imprinting	Date Imprinting	Date&Time, Date, Off (user selectable)
Movie Clip	Recording	With Audio or without Audio (user selectable, recording time : Max 2 hours) Size : 640x480, 320x240 (3X Optical Zoom, Mute during Zoom Operation) Frame rate : 30 fps, 15 fps
	Effect	Photo Style Selector :Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB
	Edit	Pause during recording, Still Image Capture
Storage	Media	Internal memory: Approx. 9MB flash memory External memory: SD Card(up to 2GB guaranteed) MMC plus(up to 1GB guaranteed) SDHC (up to 8GB guaranteed) * Internal memory capacity is subject to change without prior notice.
	File Format	Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG) Audio : WAV
	Image Size	Normal Shooting Mode 10M : 3648x2736 pixles 7M : 3072x2304 pixels 5M : 2592x1944 pixels 3M : 2048x1536 pixels 1M: 1024x768 pixels - Wide Shooting Mode 7MW: 3648x2052 pixels - Print Shooting Mode 9MP: 3648x2432 pixels
Interface	Digital output connector	USB 2.0
	Audio	Microphone : Mono Internal Speaker : Mono
	Video Out	AV : NTSC, PAL (user selectable)
	DC power input	4.2V
	Cradle	N/A
Power Source	Power Source	Rechargeable battery : SLB-10A,3.7V(1050mAh) Charger: SAC-47 DC power input connector : 20pin * Included battery may vary depending on sales region.
Physical Specification	Dimensions (WxHxD)	90.4 x 59 x 21.6mm
	Weight	116g (without battery and card)
	Operating Temperature	0 ~ 40°C
	Operating Humidity	5 ~ 85%
Software	Software	Samsung Master, Adobe Reader
Special Features	Special Features	Self Portrait Intelligent LCD MJPEG VGA 30fps Face Detection Beauty Shot DIS(Digital Image Stabilization) Photo Help Guide
System Requirement	For Windows	PC with processor better than PentiumⅢ 500MHz (Pentiumlll 800MHz recommended) Windows 2000/XP/Vista 250 MB of available hard-disk space (Over 1GB recommend) Minimum 256MB RAM (Over 512MB recommended) USB port CD-ROM drive 1024×768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor (24-bit color display recommended) Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or later
	For Macintosh	Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 10.3 or higher Minimum 256MB RAM 110MB of available hard-disk space USB port CD-ROM drive

<<Specialty of the ES55 – Scene mode >>

The ES55 which is small, light, and has various functions has some special functions for user convenience. The special function is the various scene modes which you can enjoy without special knowledge about cameras. Let’s take a look at the various functions of the ES55.

Way to set the Scene mode for different situations

Beauty shot: Used to compensate skins and make them handsome.

Before After

The picture above is the comparison of auto mode and beauty shot. The original is not that bad, but applying the beauty shot, the whole picture becomes brighter and cleaner. I think the beauty fits well.

Portrait: Used to take a portrait.

Before After

The portrait mode is not much different from the auto mode, but looking at closely, it seems that the skin tone is brighter with this mode.

Kid: Used to take a moving object and children

Before After

My daughter ‘Si-Hyeon’ 7 months old keeps moving around lately for creeping on stomach. The former picture which the kid mode is not applied to was shaken, but the picture after the mode took the moment very well and the skin is so beautiful. This function is quite interesting.

Scenery: Used to take a mountain and sea

Cropped and resized

It’s was a very good day. It expressed the color of the sea and the green color of plain.

Macro: Used to take a macro shot

Cropped

It was a little shaken, but I think it expressed the color of flower well. On the macro mode, the AF changes to the macro mode, and the macro shot is possible.

Character: Used to take a text and paper without scanning

On the character mode, the AF changes to focus mode, and is set to take a text closely.

Sunset: Used to take sunset.

Cropped and resized

The red sun is beautiful. Due to the big difference in exposure, the tent in front is almost like a silhouette, but it makes the atmosphere better. For this mode, iris and shutter speed are adjusted appropriately.

Backlight: Used to take a shot to prevent dark faces when you are against the light

Before After

Resized and Cropped

After setting the center photometery, and getting closer to the lantern light, faces become black like the backlight. Setting the backlight mode, faces are alive like picture at the right side.

Beach and Snow: Used to take beach and snow

Before After

Beach and snow reflect sunlight, so pictures are so bright that the exposure is automatically decreased. It’s normally 1~2 stop, so pictures become a little dark. Applying the beach and snow mode, the exposure dropped almost becomes normal.

<< Special color feel of the ES55 – White Balance >>

The ES55 supports 7 types of white balance setting functions. When it comes to the white balance function, according to the condition, it’s a little different, and not good enough for high contrast and high exposure difference, but considering that it’s a compact digital camera, especially for those 6 situations, it shows satisfactory functions.

AWB

Camera automatically sets the optimized white balance

Daylight

Used on a sunny day outside

Cloudy

Used on a cloudy, or rainy day

Fluorescent L

Used under white fluorescent light

Fluorescent H

Used under daylight fluorescent light or daylight fluorescent light type 3 wave lights

Tungsten

Used under halogen lamp or light bulb

User setting

Used when users set it using a grey card or white balance paper

<<ISO and Noise of the ES55>>

The ES55 supports 6 ISO such as 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and Auto. Desiring high ISO with less noise is to want too much, but comparing to the Lumix LX-1 by P company, this is born with the noise reduction. Actually, up to ISO 400, it’s good for normal pictures, and from 800, noise drastically increases, but not that bad for web.

Please look at the pictures taken with different ISO under the same shot condition.

Please look at the pictures taken with different ISO under the same shot condition.

It’s good to 200.

Looking at the resized picture, 400 is not that bad.

From 800, the intensity of light gets lower, and the dark part increases with more noise.

We can see the big rough noise on 1600. Changing to black and white, it’s not so bad.

<< Exposure compensation function for dark or bright situations>>

What’s the way to compensate exposure of a camera? Trusting the exposure gauge of a camera is a kind of mistake to have too much trust on a small device. The reflex type exposure gauge is just truing to set the exposure to one standard. It’s the grey color having 18% of reflecting rate. If the object has lower reflecting rate, it makes it brighter, while if it has higher rate, it tends to make it dark. That’s why we sometimes get a photo too dark or too brighter.

Anyway, under this circumstance of high exposure difference, appropriate exposure compensation would be great, and even if you don’t know anything about exposure, you can compensate it as brighter or darker by seeing the LCD.

When taking shots, you can compensate the exposure through the Fn button on the back any time.

The exposure compensation is possible to +-2, and the above picture is +-1 set. Because the object is king of bright, when it’s normal, it’s a little dark, but through the +1 of exposure compensation, it’s like brighter and more splendid. On the other hand, -1 is too dark, isn’t it? Using it appropriately, it will reduce the time and try of retouching.

<< Style selection function – Taking by style>>

The style selection function is to make a picture which various effects are applied to without edit. I need to see more to find out how useful it is, and here, let’s see the different feeling of each style.

These are the explanation of 10 styles.

Normal : Style is not applied

Soft : Style of soft feeling

Vivid : Style of vivid feeling

Forest : Style of natural and clean feeling

Retro : Style of brown feeling

Cool : Style of cool feeling

Calm : Style of calm feeling

Negative : Image reversion

Custom RGB : Users adjust the RGB and find the color feel

Classic : Style of old pictures, and it’s kind of black and white mode.

<< Photometry selection – Using various photometry>>

By using the photometry appropriately, we can make a pretty picture. The Samsung ES55 supports 3 types of photometry modes. Spot is included!! I haven’t used a compact digital camera much recently. The advanced functions are amazing.

1 2 3

1. Multi photometry

As it said, this photometry is to measure light by dividing screen. It’s used mainly when the exposure situation is complicated. It decides the exposure by calculating the brightness based on the brightness information of each part with the central base.

2. Spot Photometry

It gets the exposure from the spot of the AF region, and is good for the situations which have the striking difference between light and darkness or need certain brightness. At that time, the photometry with the point reflecting appropriate exposure will give you the better result.

3. Center Spot

This ignores the surrounds, measures wider central spot than the spot photometry and calculates the average. This is what I use frequently.

<<Other functions>>

On top of that, it has a lot of functions such as Face recognition, Picture edit, face color compensation, Image stabilization, and so on. There will be another change to introduce them, right? I will do that later.

<<Pictures taken by the ES55 – Mainly scenery>>

<<Epilogue>>

Looking at recent cameras, the technology in the camera is getting much better. The better and advanced functions might be stressful to users, because they need to know what they are. Annoying, bothering…

At this time, how intuitive and simple the menu or function can be an important matter to select it. This camera is good at simplifying the menu, and the simplicity of functions is satisfactory, I think. However, the simplicity sometimes triggers the complexity. We need to push a button a lot of times, and get through some levels of menu. I think the developers of the UI have considered extremetly.

Expecting the better UI, I’m going to wrap up the review of the Samsung ES55 which has a reasonable price and great functions.

Reviewed by DreamwareComputers: Samsung R10 Digital Camcorder

Here is a review from DreamWear Computer.

Introduction:In the past year or so we've seen Samsung make a jump into making all their camcorders flash based and eliminating the older and less convenient miniDV/miniDVD formats. In that time I've reviewed a few of the models in their lineup and even decided to get myself one to replace an old and failing camcorder of mine. In only a few short models I've seen them really build up this camcorder arsenal into a fairly strong product line - something that will go along great with all the new Samsung photo cameras we'll see emerging this year. Their latest flash camcorder, the R10, looks like something straight out of the future. With a compact body size, silver colour and angled front lens, it jumps out as not following the trend of the other Samsung flash camcorders currently on the market. Let's check it out further and see what it's all about!

For more information, please click: http://www.dreamwarecomputers.com/reviews_2009/samsung_r10/index.htm

Samsung HMX-R10 High Definition Camcorder, Silver

The ThinkComputer posted Samsung's R10 digital camcorder review.

Introduction

Do you remember the days where the personal camcorder had to sit up on your shoulder? Perhaps the large VHS tapes which you had to use to record the world around you in video? Well it seems those large and clunky video recorders of the past are definitely long gone. Welcome the Samsung HMX-R10.

Known as one of the smallest, lightest Full-HD camcorder that is no bigger than that regular sized coffee drink you like at your favorite coffee shop, the Samsung HMX-R10 looks as if it is loaded with features without loading you down with extra weight.

What's Inside The Box?

There are numerous items inside the box that will allow you to use your Samsung HMX-R10 to its full potential. Included in the box are regular AV cables, component video cables, lithium battery, ferrite filters, AC adapter, USB cable, a protective glove and of course, the HMX-R10 camcorder. The only thing that Samsung did not include was an HDMI cable for those who might be able to utilize it.

Features

The Samsung HMX-R10 is packed with cool features and makes this small compact camcorder a pretty fun device to play with. The main features are:

- Smallest and Lightest camcorder of its kind
- Ergonomic Design
- Built-in PC Software; Intelli-Studio
- High Speed Recording (up to 600fps)
- Face Detection Auto-Focus
- Full-HD at 1080 (1920 x 1080) resolution
- 12 Mega Pixel Photos
- HD Time-Lapse recording
- 2.7" Wide LCD Touch screen
- Magic Touch Focus

For the complete specifications and feature list you can check out the full manual by downloading it here.

For more information, please click: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/index.php?x=reviews&id=1015

Samsung Digital camera ES55 Only Key points Review

I have always been taking the ES55 for 2 weeks as if it’s a part of my body. I’d like to summarize the feature of the ES55. Some of the functions were really amazing!!

1. Perfect portrait shot – Beauty shot, face recognition, and self guide.

Long con shot! – Beauty shot

　

　

The skin is killing me.

People say Beauty shot, beauty shot, but I thought the original face doesn’t go far. However, when I took a self shot, I was so surprised that almost dead. Handsome and flawless face. I don’t think the photoshop isn’t that perfect. I imagined people put their two thumbs up after seeing their faces.

<Recognizing faces – Face recognition>

　

Yoo Hui Yeol in my room as a poster. Turning on the face recognition of the ES55, I just faced the camera, and then it found the face like this.

　This function is the 4^th function on the scene function.

　

Selecting the face recognition(Normal), it starts looking for a face with a comment “Recognizing faces and setting the focus and exposure”.

　

　

And selecting the face recognition (Self guide), “Once face is recognized, beep sounds” comes up. When taking a self shot, you used to take only one eye, or part of your face, because you couldn’t see the LCD. If setting this function, when a face is recognized, it makes ‘beep beep beep beep’ sound. When the face is out, the sound stops. When the sound is made, you take the shot!!

　

　

　

2. 10.2M pixels digital camera

　

The Pixel looking at the ES55 once more

　

When hearing the price and looking at the size, people thought ‘Cheap one is so-’. And after checking the 10.2 Mega pixels, many of them looked at this once more.

　

　

“It’s cheap?? Is it really 10.2M pixels?”

“Yes, it is!!” (With boasting)

　

So, I don’t take a picture with high resolution. With the lowest resolution, pictures were good enough.

　

　

Rainy, cloudy

　

　

Sunny, and Sea, all good~ (Here is Nuri Maru)

　

　

The big bus close is also good. (Busan City Toor 2F bus)

　

　

　

3. Intelligent LCD

　

　

When it’s bright, the LCD becomes bright, and if it’s dark, the LCD also becomes dark itself, so when you are in the bright place, you don’t need to hide the LCD to see it.

　

I didn’t know that even though I took a picture for all day long. We used to easily feel inconvenience, but not to feel convenience.

　

　

Come to think of it, I don’t have any experience to hide the LCD, or get eyes tired under the strong sunlight in Cheong SaPo, Yong Koong temple, Dongbag island, KwangAn bridge. Not in the Hwang Ryoung Mountain for night view.

　

Isn’t it too smart?

　

　

　

4. 4 colors of stylish body

　

　

I got the pink one, but I think other models are also good. And this is made of metal. I’m also very careful of the metal body like the plastic body, but I was relieved when carrying it.

　

　

　

　

5. Convenient and simple charge battery type.

　

My former camera was AA battery type. Therefore, at the first time, I thought I could take a picture for a long time, because I could buy the battery any time. However, the normal battery doesn’t go for a long time in a digital camera. Sometimes buying an old battery, as soon as I replace the battery, it starts blinking to change the battery. So, I needed to buy the battery for digital cameras, so I couldn’t buy a battery whenever I want. It’s just theoretical. Exclusive battery is much better.

　

　

Besides, it’s charged with the USB. Of course without a computer, it can be charged.

　

　

　

6. Macro, Night scenery, IS

　

　

Pictures taken by the ES55 are really vivid as if the are coming out!!

　

　

　

<Macro in my life! – Macro/Approaching mode>

　

　

This screen comes out when pushing the macro button of the ES55. For other cameras, users push the macro only when they need it. However, once activating the auto macro in the ES55, the message “Shots from every distance are suitable” shows up, while selecting the normal AF, the message “Suitable for focus distance more than 80cm” shows up. In a word, you can just turn on the auto macro for various shots from macro to scenery.

　

However, it was not good enough to take ultra close shots.

　

　

Then, you can set the macro below the scenery.

Sometimes, I don’t care about the macro button, but just set the auto macro, so it’s convenient. But to take a macro, I need to change the mode through the menu, so it’s kind of complicated. But you will soon be used to this.

　

　

Isn’t it good? When I heard the macro 10cm, I thought it’s not that good, but I think it would be okay, unless you are used to the camera with the ultra macro function.

　

　

　

<Clean pictures in night – Night scene mode>

　

　

Thos pictures are not edited like other pictures. And the size is also the smallest size in the ES500. The quality is the fine among super fine/fine/standard. Most of them are for blog, so I don’t like heavy files. But the difficult scene scenery pictures are like…

　

　

　

<IS…I apologize>

　

　

When I wrote the preview, I said I don’t like to use this function, because it takes very long time to activate. However, I have to use this function. Please look at the picture.

　

　

These 2 pictures above were taken by normal mode, and below 2 pictures were taken by the DIS mode.

　

The BEST!!!

　

　

　

7. Video

　

When looking for information about the ES55 in NAVER, I saw someone said it’s good except the video function. Therefore, I almost gave up the video function, because other functions are good, and took some videos. Then, Oh~

　

　

I took Kwang An Ri from the 2^nd floor of the City tour bus. It’s shaken more on the 2^nd floor than the First. Isn’t it great? I’m the only one who think like that?

Besides, the video is made as an AVI file, so without any converting work, it’s convenient to see from a PC, and good to upload on the web site such as Naver.

　

I ran some editing program, because people walked around, and a truck hid the vision, so the size and quality are kind of degraded. It’s much better to see without editing work.

　

I’m going to upload other functions later, after using this more.

Samsung ES55 unboxing

Unboxing the Samsung digital imaging ES55

The compact digital camera Samsung ES55 which has good portability, reasonable price, and great performance comes to me. Like “Where there is a way, there’s a way”, my wife has been asking me to buy a small compact digital camera, and I’ve got the right one. I’m expecting the food for the next few days.

ES55 Box

The ES series are convenient cameras, and people say the convenience and auto shot functions are in the camera, so I’m expecting it. However, I haven’t used it much, so let’s take the rain check, and see the unboxing and appearance with pictures.

Package of the ES55

I’m unboxing it with a beating heart. This is a domestic product. I’m comfortable with the Korean manual and install CD. This consists of body, battery, hand strap, AC adaptor/USB cable, AV cable, install CD, manual, and warranty.

The ES55 comes with 4 colors such as silver, black, pink, and grey with metal body. As a man, I definitely should have selected black or grey, but I chose the pink. There’s a reason. The big thing is that my wife likes the pink.

It’s because 90.4 X 59 X 21.6cm of size and 116g weight go better with pink rather than black. However, the black, grey, and silver were all pretty as a metal body, when I actually saw them.

The 2.5 inch intelligent LCD responding the light is 230K pixels and has a good vision under the sunlight. Besides, easy buttons and menu composition for beginners are noticeable, so I’m expecting this camera much.

When turning it on, the protruding type lens comes out, and it provides 35-105mm angle on 35mm. 35-105 FOV is not good enough for wide angle, but as a standard zoom lens, it’s the most frequently used FOV.

It’s the size comparison with the Samsung Anycall Omnia phone. It’s 20mm shorter than the Omnia phone 112mm, and the ES55 is 1.5 mm thicker than the phone. The weight is much lighter. It feels like holding a cigarette box.

It provides 10M pixels, various functions, and great quality pictures unlike other low price digital cameras. I actually took pictures on the last weekend during camping, and the smooth function, face recognition, and IS function are so satisfactory considering the price. I’m looking forward to being with the pictures by the ES55.

H106 SSD Extreme Test

Here is a video clip for Samsung H106 digital camcorder.

Flashing dazzling~ Samsung Camera ES55

Flashing dazzling~ Samsung Camera ES55

Tester as Relief in such boredom~ You know my digital camera~ Such a big size, small LCD window, and 3.4M pixels. I’ve been using this well for a long time, but once I have used the new one, I don’t think I will use the old one. What should I do?

It’s shorter than the cell phone. And what about the color? It’s so pretty. It’s good, because it’s not that unique pink. Looking at it, I’m so happy.

2.5 inch wide LCD. I smiled while taking a self shot. So happy.

The menu seems complicated, but it’s very convenient to use. Selecting the scene in the mode, you can select it among beauty shot / night scene / portrait / kid / scenery / macro / character / sunset / dawn / backlight / firework / beach / snow.

I don’t know picture setting. Just select things. Then it’s okay.

The beauty makes skin gorgeous. I’m going to use this a lot.

The DIS is Dual Image Stabilization, and selecting this function, it takes a long time to take a shot. After pushing the shutter, it’s such a long time. Since I’m tired of the slow speed of my old camera, I don’t like the DIS function much. (I don’t know I can make the speed faster.)

The TV connection cable is unique, isn’t it? It’s good, because I can connect the digital camera to a TV to see a video with my family.

Picture size

Isn’t it amazing? I almost upload them on the internet, so 1M is enough.

And the performance of ES15 and the ES55 is almost the same. The appearance becomes different, and the circular type battery changes to the exclusive battery of the ES55. I prefer the exclusive battery.

Ah! The USB port has the rubber to prevent from losing. It’s good, because it prevents from losing, but I need to be careful when plugging the USB. I might break the rubber. It should have been better if it wasn’t bothering like this.

Isn’t it pretty?

Those pictures are taken by the ES55. I took a lot of picture yesterday, and I will upload them later. I just show you the first 5 pictures.

Pictures are good enough. I saw the price is around 170,000 won on the internet.

SAMSUNG WB1000 Review

1. Prologue

　

Premium mini DSLR camera with 24-120mm ultra wide lens

DSRL users always want to have a sub-compact camera. This is because compact cameras have portability. Compact cameras have charming functions and much easier to carry outside than DSLR cameras. The most important things in a subcompact camera are FOV and handling. Its definition and power of expression are also important, but if you do not expect the same quality with a DSLR camera from it, a sub-compact camera with definition above an average compact camera and fast shot performance is good enough. A digital camera, the WB1000 which is combined with analogue features and has 24-120mm wide lens, HD video recording, and full manual control functions is the very thing attracting fine users in that point.

The flagship of a Samsung compact digital camera with 3.0” AMOLED screen

The WB is the high-end series of Samsung compact digital cameras. When the camera was named, the name the WB1000 was changed from the WB100 because it is a higher model of the WB550. Although the WB1000 doesn’t have higher magnification than the WB550, it has an AMOLED screen which has the best color expression, full manual control, and higher level functions. It has a strong and slim body of good make. So, when you carry just the WB1000 to take pictures, you will be satisfied. That’s the privilege of the flagship product.

The world first 24-120mm ultra wide angle zoom lens

Kodak introduced a 23mm dual lens compact digital camera before, but Samsung has had the title for the best wide-angle lens camera after the company introduced a 24mm wide-angle lens camera. Like the WB550, the WB1000 also has from 24mm wide-angle to 120mm 5x Schneider optical zoom lens. Wide-angle lens plays an important part in taking scenes and snap pictures. The company is in a good competition with Panasonic which has won popularity with wide-angle lens.

　

Smart dial fun and easy to operate

The WB1000 has a smart dial which is much better to operate than any other compact digital cameras that adopt wheel type. The smart dial could be a negative thing in the camera, but it is more convenient to use than a command dial of a DSLR camera because it has fast reaction time and is easy to manipulate.

For more review, please click: http://www.segadget.com/entry/453

Samsung intros SL102 / SL420 point-and-shoots, no one notices

Samsung has already thrown most of its excitement out here at CES, and after looking at the SL102 and SL420, you might argue that "most" should actually be "all." Nah, there's nothing intrinsically awful about either of these 10.2 megapixel shooters, but they're certainly amongst the most ho hum delivered at the show. Both of the SL-Series devices also offer up Face Detection, rechargeable Li-ion batteries and Digital Image Stabilization technology. As for differences, the SL102 packs a 3x optical zoom and a 2.5-inch LCD, while the SL402 includes a 2.7-inch LCD monitor and a 5x optical zoom. Like we said, pretty boring, but we don't doubt their ability to get the job done if it really came down to it.

Please click for more information, http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/09/samsung-intros-sl102-sl420-point-and-shoots-no-one-notices/

Review: Samsung HMX-R10 high-definition camcorder review

In a unique twist on design and usability, Samsung has crafted an HD camcorder that is reasonably priced and effective at what it's meant to do, albeit with some sacrifices. That's saying something in an economy where luxury gadgets like camcorders might fall by the wayside for those looking to be a bit thriftier. At $599 CDN MSRP, the HMX-R10 is in the middle between what a point-and-shoot digital camera and high-end camcorder cost, which is to say that it's a pretty good price for what you get.

And what do you ultimately get with this unit? For starters, it's got a pretty compact form factor, though not quite diminutive enough to start throwing in and out of your pocket (unless you have a purse or jacket). This is probably why it comes with its own protective pouch. It is light, too, weighing in at just a bit over eight ounces, so portability isn't an issue here. It has a 2.7" LCD touchscreen that comes in handy, as most user controls lie within the onscreen interface. And last but not least, it can capture footage in HD at 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps and 720p at 60 fps. It also does standard-def at 480p and VGA for the Web. It records the footage in H.264 in MP4 and saves it to SD or SDHC memory cards, so there is no internal storage. The lens also has an 8x zoom and electronic image stabilization.

Looking at the body of the HMX-R10, you'll notice that it doesn't have too many buttons or nooks and crannies that might offer you extra functionality. The Photo button at the top allows you to snap still JPEGs with the 12-megapixel image sensor (it can even utilize a built-in flash that is right next to the lens). The Record and Zoom buttons are at the back, while the HDMI output is right below.

But the most obvious aspect that stands out is the lens. It lies on an upward angle, which means that holding the HMX-R10 steady horizontally will basically capture what's 25-degrees above your field of vision. The camcorder was designed with different ergonomics in mind, so that you don't have to hold it straight and strain your wrists. Older - and larger - camcorders always had that strap on the side that helped stabilize your hand and ensure that you didn't drop them accidentally. This one is too small to have that, but Samsung did include a wrist strap, which I'll touch on. For me, this was an adjustment, as I've actually become more accustomed to camcorders and pocket video cameras that have an upright form factor. I tried following the action of a hockey game with the HMX-R10 and sometimes found it difficult to stay with the action because I was still trying to figure out the angle of the lens. I'm sure this is just a basic learning curve, so I didn't think it was a detriment to the overall usability of the unit.

However, I did take issue with the wrist strap, which should've been placed in a better location. The hook is on the side just to the right of the Record and Zoom buttons. When I put my hand through it, I found holding the camcorder to feel a bit odd. And then trying to push the Record or Zoom buttons with my thumb turned out to be a bit of a chore in itself. I found the best way to make it work was to keep my thumb free of the strap, and toggle the buttons with my index finger. I also found it a little unintuitive to deal with the touchscreen, except this isn't really a major grievance on my part. It's generally good, but when you're trying to make adjustments while recording something, you have to be very careful not to cause any shake. And since all of the key functions are found within the touch interface, it's hard to avoid dabbling in it repeatedly. Mind you, this is no indictment of the camcorder's abilities, just an admission that it makes the experience a bit awkward at times.

When it comes to performance, the HMX-R10 does quite well under most circumstances. Colours are rich and there isn't much noise, although there is some grain that comes in when lighting dims. The night shooting mode isn't bad, and you can enhance that through the Super C.Nite setting but the more you do that, the more the framerate drops inducing both blur and stuttering during recordings. The Magic Touch Focus feature was also cool because of how it allowed me to determine what the lens would focus on by simply touching the screen. A yellow box would appear to indicate that it was focusing on that one spot. It comes in handy when shooting stills, too.

Overall, I liked the HMX-R10 but wish that it was a little better suited to my personal tastes. I think I would get naturally accustomed to the angled lens over time, and I did find that it was less tiring on my hand than the traditional horizontal form factor. It does capture good quality footage, and can perform well in different settings, so if you have the need and can get used to the angled lens, then you should be pleased with what this unit can do.

For more information, please click: http://www.pcworld.ca/news/product-review/759acff2c0a800060021a44e151187b6/pg1.htm

Samsung's basic ultracompact for the shaky

If you'll be shopping for a simple, small digital camera when spring 2009 rolls around, you may be interested in this 10-megapixel model from Samsung.
The SL420 has a 5x optical zoom and dual image stabilization--optical and digital--and a 2.7-inch LCD on back. It's otherwise unremarkable.
However, you will find now-standard features like face, blink, and smile detection and an ISO range up to 1600 at full resolution and up to ISO 3200 at 3 megapixels.
If that's too much camera for you, look into the SL102, which pares everything back to just a 3x zoom, digital image stabilization, a 2.5-inch LCD, and only face detection.

For more information, please click: http://ces.cnet.com/8301-19167_1-10135185-100.html

Samsung SL420 Digital Camera First Impression Review

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week we had the chance to try out a very pre-production version of a newly announced compact camera, the SL420 from Samsung.

There's no announced price yet, and the confirmed shipping information so far is "first half of 2009." Still, as we worked our way through the features of what on the surface seems like a fairly ordinary-looking camera, we uncovered several surprising and useful features, including a 5x zoom lens, a wide range of color modes to employ while shooting, extensive picture control options available during video recording, and the option to record voice annotations while shooting, or add them afterward. Here's a whirlwind tour of the SL420, to whet your appetite.

For more information, please click: http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Samsung-SL420-Digital-Camera-First-Impression-Review-19813.htm

Gorgeous Samsung SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 camcorders unveiled

Samsung has pulled the wrappers off a pair of gorgeous new standard def camcorders, both taking their design cues from the recently-debuted full HD HMX-R10. The Samsung SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 share the shape and angled-up lens of the HMX-R10, but instead of a brushed metal finish they come sporting the same black/red “crystal rose” shell seen on many of Samsung’s flat screen TVs.

What’s the difference between the two models? Well, as far as we can tell from Samsung’s press release (here on BusinessWire), the SMX-C14 comes with 16GB of built-in memory (enough for six hours of features), and can be expanded further through its SD/SDHC card slot. The SMX-C10 comes only with the card slot and no internal memory.

Both models feature batteries delivering over two hours and forty minutes of recording time per charge, as well as direct-to-YouTube uploading function (you’ll need a computer too, natch). 2.7-inch flip-out LCD screens are included on both models too.

Samsung says both the SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 will hit the US in July, and we’d guess that they’ll launch here at around the same time. Prices are yet to be confirmed.

For more information, please click: http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2009/04/29/gorgeous-samsung-smx-c14-and-smx-c10-camcorders-unveiled/

Samsung style camcorders strut into view!

Introducing the Samsung MX-C14 and SMX-C10, two camcorders so stylish they make George Clooney look like Rhys Ifans after an all-night drinking session.

Samsung’s two new camcorders, the MX-C14 and SMX-C10, boast the company’s Touch of Colour Finish, which explains the good looks. But it’s also equipped them with the company’s top-notvh Active Angle Lens to take care of business out front, and a one-touch YouTube piping so your entire life can be stored online for people to scrutinise.

On the specs front, they both sport a 10x optical zoom so you can get in nice and close on your acne-ravaged mates’ visages, Hyper Image Stabilization (so even your mate Shakey Hands Michael can use them), and a swivelling 2.7-inch LCD screen.

Storage-wise, the SMX-C14 has 16GB of internal Flash, while the SMX-C10 only has an SD/SDHC card slot. As for resolution and prices, well, Samsung didn’t mention either, but we’re hoping for some HD-goodness at a price exuding cheapness. Due in July, we’ll give you more details about these camcorders as we get them.
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Samsung SL420

Samsung SL420 digital camera : At the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Samsung Electronics America introduces its new digital camera lineup for the first half of 2009. Consisting of four new models, Samsung’s new digital cameras run the gamut in terms of style and innovation and are designed for shooters of various skill levels and budgets. One of the newly introduced digital cameras is the Samsung SL420, of the popular and user-friendly SL-Series. The new SL420 digital camera features a resolution of 10.2 megapixels, offers Face Detection and is offered by rechargeable Li-Ion batteries.

Samsung SL420 camera features The Samsung SL420 addresses consumers’ demands for larger LCD screens, longer zooms, and better stabilization. The Samsung SL420 features a larger 2.7 inch LCD display, a powerful 5x optical zoom that allows the shooter to get in close to their subject from far away, and Dual Image Stabilization, which combines the strengths of both Optical and Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blur caused by an unsteady hand. Furthermore, the Samsung SL420 can record MPEG4 / SVGA video. The Samsung SL420 will be available in Spring 2009. As soon as a full production sample will be available you can expect a full Samsung SL420 review from us, including our usual test photos.

For more information, please click: http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/20942/samsung-sl420/

SSD Camcorder Vs Paperbag Man-Shock Endurable

Here is a video clip for Samsung H106 digital camcorder.

 

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Spec: Samsung SL420, SL102 and TL100 cameras

Rounding out Samsung’s digital camera introductions at CES 2009 are two new models joining the company’s popular and user-friendly SL-Series – the SL102 and SL420. Both new SL Series digital cameras feature a resolution of 10.2 mega-pixels, offer Face Detection and are powered by rechargeable Li-Ion batteries. The SL102 features a 3x optical zoom,

Digital Image Stabilization technology, and a 2.5 inch LCD, while the SL420 goes a step further, addressing consumers’ demands for larger LCD screens, longer zooms, and better stabilization. The SL420 features a larger 2.7 inch LCD display, a more powerful 5x optical zoom that allows the shooter to get in close to their subject from far away, and Dual Image Stabilization, which combines the strengths of both Optical and Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blur caused by an unsteady hand. The SL102 can record MJPEG / VGA video, and the SL420 can record MPEG4 / SVGA video.

SL420
10.2 mega-pixels
5x optical zoom
2.7“ LCD
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (At 3MP Size)
MPEG4 / SVGA
94mm W x 59mm H x× 23.7mm D

• 10 mega-pixels
  
• 3x optical zoom
  
• 2.7” LCD
  
• Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital)
  
• Face Detection / Blink Detection / Smile Shot
  
• MPEG4 / SVGA video
  
• Rechargeable Li-Ion

SL102
Mega-Pixels 10.2 mega-pixels
Optical Zoom 3x optical zoom
LCD Size 2.5 ” LCD
ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Movie Mode MJPEG / VGA
Size 90.4mm W x 59mm H x 21.6mm D
Special Features - 10 mega-pixels

• 3x optical zoom
  
• 2.5” LCD
  
• Digital Image Stabilization
  
• Face Detection
  
• MJPEG / VGA video
  
• Rechargeable Li-Ion

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the TL100, a remarkably slim and easy-to-use 12.2 mega-pixel point-and-shoot digital camera. Measuring just 16.6mm thick (excluding the lens), the TL100 is the ultimate pocket-sized solution for the on-the-go consumer in search of a digital camera that won’t weigh them down. Encased in eye-catching, brushed stainless steel, the ultra-slim TL100 manages to pack a large 2.7 inch LCD screen for framing shots and reviewing images and video, as well as a high-quality Samsung lens, offering a 3x optical zoom.

The TL100 is highlighted by Samsung’s new Smart Auto feature, which takes ease-of-use to a new level, underscoring what it truly means to be a point-and-shoot digital camera. When engaged, Smart Auto will automatically select one of the TL100’s 11 scene modes which best suits the environment the user may be shooting in. For example, the TL100’s Smart Auto feature will automatically set the camera to its Landscape scene mode if the user is taking an image of a mountain range, and then switch gears and automatically select the Portrait scene mode if the user proceeds to take an image of an individual. No manual interaction is required.

In addition to Smart Auto, the TL100 also incorporates Samsung’s proprietary Smart Album program. Smart Album is useful tool which allows users to search through the various files they have saved on their memory card for a specific image. Smart Album automatically organizes the user’s digital images and gives them the ability to narrow their search based on the date or month the image was taken, the file type, whether it’s a photo, video, or voice memo, and the overall color tone.

“The TL100 exemplifies style and simplicity,” said Tony Sorice, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Digital Imaging, at Samsung Electronics America. “This is an attention grabbing digital camera, not only because of its brushed stainless steel body and slim profile, but because of the advanced features that it brings to the user’s fingertips, which make taking a digital photograph easier than ever.”

The TL100 also offers consumers Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection, and Beauty Shot technology, all engineered to help improve results and enhance one’s images. Face Detection automatically recognizes up to nine faces in a frame and adjusts camera settings to maximize image quality, while Smile Shot will only allow an image to be taken if the TL100 recognizes a smile. Blink Detection is a useful feature that will improve a user’s ability to capture a photo with everyone’s eyes open. When Blink Detection is selected, the TL100 will automatically take two successive shots when the shutter button is fully pressed, and if the camera detects that a subject’s eyes are closed, a third shot will be fired. The TL100’s Beauty Shot mode is a unique option that will automatically retouch imperfections on a subject’s face, such as blemishes and dark spots, to help improve and even out skin tones. The level of retouching is also selectable by the shooter allowing them to control how much editing will be applied to image.

For added stability and blur-free images, Samsung has incorporated Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) technology into the TL100, a useful feature that helps reduce the blur found in images as a result of vibrations, hand shake or other unexpected movements at the moment of image capture.

Users can also record video with the new TL100. Featuring MPEG-4 video recording, consumers can capture video at a maximum resolution of 800×592 (SVGA) at 20fps and utilize the camera’s 3x optical zoom for added versatility. The TL100 also features useful in-camera editing controls, which allows users to pause, and then resume filming of video clips without having to save each clip as an individual file.

Further adding to the TL100’s ease of use is Samsung’s embedded Function Description program. Function Description provides users with a brief and easy to understand description of each setting when scrolling through the camera’s menus, helping them determine which setting is appropriate for their current shooting scenario.

Specifications
TL100
Mega-Pixels 12.2 mega-pixels
Optical Zoom 3x optical zoom
LCD Size 2.7” TFT-LCD (230k pixels)
ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (At 3M Size)
Movie Mode MPEG4 / SVGA (800×592 @ 20fps)
Size 94.2mm W x 55.7mm H x 16.6mm D (excluding the lens)
Special Features - Smart Auto

• Smart Album
  
• Digital Image Stabilization
  
• Face Detection
  
• Smile Shot
  
• Blink Detection
  
• MPEG4 Video at SVGA resolution

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

For more information, please click: http://www.photonewstoday.com/?p=20332

New Samsung SMX-C14 and C10 Digital Camcorders

Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced the SMX-C14 and SMX-C10, two new ergonomically designed, compact digital camcorders offering industry-leading style and design. The new SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 also feature Samsung’s stylish Touch of Color™ (ToC™) finish that was first introduced in the company’s line of flat-panel HDTVs. With ToC design, a hint of color is naturally blended into the deep black body for an attractive crystalline appearance.

The SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 are ideal for the on-the-go consumer and offer an impressive 10x optical zoom paired with Hyper Image Stabilization to help reduce blurry footage. Both camcorders also feature a 230,000-dot, swiveling 2.7-inch wide LCD screen, which allows users to effortlessly frame their subjects and review their footage. Similar to the full-HD HMX-R10, the new SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 boast Samsung’s Active Angle Lens. This unique design helps reduce fatigue by allowing consumers to grip the camcorder in a more relaxed manner, easing the overall stress on their wrist and elbow. Unlike traditional camcorders, the relaxed grip also removes the LCD screen from the user’s line of sight, enabling them to always keep an eye on their subject while recording.

Samsung SMX-C14 SMX-C10 video cameras

“The SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 are truly unique camcorders, starting with their eye-catching ToC design,” said Reid Sullivan, senior vice president of Audio/Video and Digital Imaging Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “In addition to being ultra-compact, ergonomic and stylish, these camcorders offer a host of advanced, yet easy-to-use capabilities that encourage consumers to integrate video recording into their everyday digital lifestyles.”

The Samsung SMX-C14 SMX-C10 video cameras are held at an angle for comfort

The new SMX-C14 features 16GB of internal Samsung flash memory and is expandable via an SD/SDHC memory card slot. Thanks to H.264 compression, which drastically enhances recording times when used with standard definition video, users can record over six hours of footage directly to the SMX-C14’s 16GB of built-in memory. The SMX-C10 does not feature internal memory and requires the use of SD/SDHC media. Both the SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 also offer substantial battery life, providing more than two hours and forty minutes of record time on a single charge.

The SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 also incorporate Samsung’s play-edit-sharing program called intelli-studio. The built-in intelli-studio program allows consumers to connect the camcorder to any computer via USB and edit and play their video without having to install supporting software. intelli-studio also facilitates the process of uploading users’ content to popular video-sharing Web sites. For added convenience, a one-touch “upload” button, available directly on the SMX-C14 and SMX-C10, provides a direct connection to YouTube™, further reducing the number of steps needed to upload footage. In addition, the camcorders also allow basic on-camera editing, including the ability to merge and split video files.

Samsung also enhances the video recording experience for end-users thanks to several unique features, including time-lapse recording, animated thumbnails and a versatile charging system. Time-lapse recording allows users to program the camcorder to record at a pre-set interval of one image every one, three, five, 10, 15 or 30 seconds. Time-lapse recording is especially useful for condensing extremely long events, such as rolling clouds on a sunny day, into a short, easy-to-view video.

Samsung’s animated thumbnail feature simplifies the way users search for video clips on the SMX-C14 and SMX-C10. Each video clip saved on the camcorder is represented by a small thumbnail on the LCD screen. When scrolling through one’s videos, each thumbnail will provide a short playback of the video file when highlighted by the user. The SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 also feature a versatile charging system. Users can either recharge the battery by connecting the camcorder to the supplied AC adapter or via USB while the camcorder is connected to a computer.

For more information, please click: http://www.dimagemaker.com/2009/04/29/new-samsung-smx-c14-and-c10-digital-camcorders/

Samsung launches TL100 and HZ10W digital cameras at CES 2009

Sammy's two cameras have varying features, but heaps of class

In addition to the camcorders they reeled off today, Samsung also let loose two new digital cameras, the 12.2-megapixel TL100 and the 10.2-megapixel HZ10W.

The TL100 measures just 16.6mm thick, with a 2.7-inch LCD screen and lens with 3x optical zoom. A new feature has been thrown into the mix, Smart Auto, which selects one of the 11 scene modes that suits the particular location and environment.

Video capture sounds fairly easy on the TL100, recording in MPEG-4 it films at 800 x 592 at 20fps.

Meanwhile, the 10.2-megapixel toting HZ10W has a 24mm Schneider lens with 10x optical zoom - much more suited to undercover snapping. If you feel inclined to film your chosen subject, 720p resolution at 30fps is a major boast for the HZ10W.

The HZ10W will be launching first, late January 2009 at $299.99, whereas the TL100 will be launching in Spring - price as yet unconfirmed.

For more information, please click: http://www.t3.com/ces/news/samsung-launches-tl100-and-hz10w-digital-cameras-at-ces-2009?=37724

Samsung Announces Dazzling Duo: SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 Camcorders

We were never mistaken when we wrote good things about the HMX-R10. And its bravura was carried through on the company's newest pair. The SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 which are both ergonomic camcorders boasting the similar Touch of Color finish and Samsung's iconic Active Angle Lens. Specifications include a 10x optical zoom, Hyper Image Stabilization and a 230k pixel swiveling 2.7-inch wide LCD display. The C14 comes with 16GB internal flash memory along with an SD/SDHC expansion slot, while the C10 comes only with the expansion slot. And lastly, both units are said to include one-touch YouTube uploads and with just under three hours of life on a single charge. But oddly enough, Samsung failed to mention anything about video capture resolution. The SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 will be available this July for an undisclosed amount.

Check out these gorgeous pics.

For more information, please click: http://technomindz.blogspot.com/2009/04/samsung-announces-dazzling-duo-smx-c14.html

Samsung TL100 Ultra-Slim Digital Camera

Packs Extensive List of Advanced Technologies in Svelte Frame

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced the TL100, a remarkably slim and easy-to-use 12.2 mega-pixel point-and-shoot digital camera. Measuring just 16.6mm thick (excluding the lens), the TL100 is the ultimate pocket-sized solution for the on-the-go consumer in search of a digital camera that won't weigh them down. Encased in eye-catching, brushed stainless steel, the ultra-slim TL100 manages to pack a large 2.7 inch LCD screen for framing shots and reviewing images and video, as well as a high-quality Samsung lens, offering a 3x optical zoom.



The TL100 is highlighted by Samsung's new Smart Auto feature, which takes ease-of-use to a new level, underscoring what it truly means to be a point-and-shoot digital camera. When engaged, Smart Auto will automatically select one of the TL100's 11 scene modes which best suits the environment the user may be shooting in. For example, the TL100's Smart Auto feature will automatically set the camera to its Landscape scene mode if the user is taking an image of a mountain range, and then switch gears and automatically select the Portrait scene mode if the user proceeds to take an image of an individual. No manual interaction is required.

In addition to Smart Auto, the TL100 also incorporates Samsung's proprietary Smart Album program. Smart Album is useful tool which allows users to search through the various files they have saved on their memory card for a specific image. Smart Album automatically organizes the user's digital images and gives them the ability to narrow their search based on the date or month the image was taken, the file type, whether it's a photo, video, or voice memo, and the overall color tone.



"The TL100 exemplifies style and simplicity," said Tony Sorice, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Digital Imaging, at Samsung Electronics America. "This is an attention grabbing digital camera, not only because of its brushed stainless steel body and slim profile, but because of the advanced features that it brings to the user's fingertips, which make taking a digital photograph easier than ever."

The TL100 also offers consumers Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection, and Beauty Shot technology, all engineered to help improve results and enhance one's images. Face Detection automatically recognizes up to nine faces in a frame and adjusts camera settings to maximize image quality, while Smile Shot will only allow an image to be taken if the TL100 recognizes a smile. Blink Detection is a useful feature that will improve a user's ability to capture a photo with everyone's eyes open. When Blink Detection is selected, the TL100 will automatically take two successive shots when the shutter button is fully pressed, and if the camera detects that a subject's eyes are closed, a third shot will be fired. The TL100's Beauty Shot mode is a unique option that will automatically retouch imperfections on a subject's face, such as blemishes and dark spots, to help improve and even out skin tones. The level of retouching is also selectable by the shooter allowing them to control how much editing will be applied to image.

For added stability and blur-free images, Samsung has incorporated Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) technology into the TL100, a useful feature that helps reduce the blur found in images as a result of vibrations, hand shake or other unexpected movements at the moment of image capture.



Users can also record video with the new TL100. Featuring MPEG-4 video recording, consumers can capture video at a maximum resolution of 800x592 (SVGA) at 20fps and utilize the camera's 3x optical zoom for added versatility. The TL100 also features useful in-camera editing controls, which allows users to pause, and then resume filming of video clips without having to save each clip as an individual file.

Further adding to the TL100's ease of use is Samsung's embedded Function Description program. Function Description provides users with a brief and easy to understand description of each setting when scrolling through the camera's menus, helping them determine which setting is appropriate for their current shooting scenario.

For more information, please click: http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/543782.html

Article: Samsung unveils MX-C14 and SMX-C10 camcorders

Samsung has just unveiled two new tiny camcorders - the Samsung MX-C14 and SMX-C10 - and they’re both ready for your to capture footage of you pulling off ridiculous stunts, such as jumping off the Gherkin, or rolling down Niagra Falls in a barrel. After all, you need to capture those moments for posterity.

Both the Samsung MX-C14 and SMX-C10 are fitted with one-touch YouTube uploads so getting that footage on the internet is a breeze. The only real problem is keeping your eyes open long enough to frame it up in their swivelling 2.7-inch LCD displays.

Both camcorders sport the iconic Active Angle Lens, and Samsung’s Touch of Colour finish found in their TVs (which explains the awesome looks), as well as a 10x optical zoom for long-distance shots and Hyper Image Stabilization for particularly shakey-handed users.

While Samsung still hasn’t told us the prices or (inexplicably) the resolutions of these camcorders, we do know that the the SMX-C14 has 16GB of internal Flash storage, while the SMX-C10 only has an SD/SDHC card slot. With a July release scheduled, we’re looking forward to creating some XXX movies. No, not THAT sort of XXX movie!

For more information, please click: http://theinsider.pricerunner.co.uk/1069/samsung-unveils-mx-c14-and-smx-c10-camcorders

Samsung’s New Still Camera Picks its Own Exposure Mode

LAS VEGAS — Judging by the pushing and shoving to get into the Samsung Press conference this afternoon at CES 2009, something big was going on, and we weren’t disappointed. Samsung took a hosepipe and metaphorically sprayed us to the back of the room with the amount of new products it announced.

The camera lineup consists of both camcorders and still digicams, although the differences between them appear top be shrinking as the stills cams can shoot video, too. In fact, the major differences appears to be the shape, with the movie cameras coming in sleek cylindical form.

Along with a couple of feature-bumped compacts from the SL range, the standout new camera is the TL-100, seen above. Mostly it’s just sexy and slim – 16.6m (0.65 inch) thick – but the 12.2 megapixel, 3X zoom camera has a new feature called Smart Auto, which picks the exposure mode for you depending on what the camera sees in front of it. So a picture of a person switches in the portrait exposure mode and… you get the picture.

It also comes with dual image stabilization, which shifts the lens and the sensor to stop things getting shaky. The price hasn’t yet been announced, but it will be available in Spring.

For more information, please click: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/01/samsungs-new-st/

Review: Easy & Minimalizm by SAMSUNG SMX-C10

Recent camcorders have been developed much, so some of them have functions that I couldn't even imaging before. Among them, more practical, smaller and great designed products are the majority of whole sales.  Samsung Electronics is releasing the SMX-C10/C14 which is black & red, minimalism, ergonomic, stylish designed, easy sharing, and SD pocket size memory camcorder.

 

 

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The SMX-C10/C14 comes with 3 colors such as red/blue/grey, and by adopting high glossy coating, luxurious and sharp feeling stylish design is outstanding. The size is 38.5mm x 56.5mm x 114mm such a small, and the weight is 156g, and including a battery, it's just 162g of weight.

The design of this product is based on black tone color and metallic coating around lens, the LCD joint and zoom/recording control part. Through that, it emphasizes the simplicity, and the curved line from the front to the top adopts the double coating reminding the piano, and the gradation with red/blue/grey makes this more luxurious. The plastic of grip part reminding an sand blasted aluminum reduces the slipperiness, and the small body provides better grip.

The 2.7 inch LCD provides cool display which couldn't be seen from minimalism products. The control buttons around the LCD consist of joystick type which is combination of menu and way buttons and recording buttons. On the side of the product coming out when openign the LCD, power, one touch share, display adjustment, Easy.Q, play button, speaker, and USB port are located.

For more information, please click: http://www.segadget.com/entry/452

 

Samsung cams go ultrawide, ultraslim

During four digital camera announcements at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas today, Samsung introduced a wide-angle, 10X-optical-zoom camera that ranges from an extremely wide 24mm on the wide-angle end to 240mm on the telephoto end. In wide-angle capability, the Samsung HZ10W is the league leader at this year's CES among fixed-lens cameras.

The 10.2-megapixel HZ10W, which will be available in January for $300, also features a 720p high-definition shooting mode (30 frames per second with the H.264 codec) that saves video clips as one file, even after the shooter pauses the recording. Also in the mix are dual optical/digital image stabilization and today's usual host of face-detection, smile-trigger, and red-eye-correction modes.

In addition to the HZ10W, Samsung announced the ultracompact, 12.2-megapixel TL100, which is just 16.6 millimeters thick.

The TL100 offers a new addition to Samsung's in-camera features: a Smart Auto mode, which automatically selects a scene mode or camera settings based on the shooting environment. The TL100, which also has a 3X optical zoom, MPEG-4 video capability, digital image stabilization, and a 2.7-inch-diagonal LCD, will be available in the spring, but pricing information has not yet been released.

Rounding out Samsung's CES 2009 camera announcements are two new entry-level models, the SL102 and SL420. The lower-end, 10.2-megapixel SL102 (pictured below) provides a 3X optical zoom, a 2.5-inch-diagonal LCD, motion-JPEG video shooting, face recognition, and digital image stabilization.

The slightly higher-end SL420 (pictured below) packs in much of the same features, but has a 5X optical zoom, dual optical/digital image stabilization, MPEG-4 video capability, a 2.7-inch LCD, blink detection, and a smile-trigger shutter. Both models will be available in the spring, but pricing is not yet available.

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Review: SAMSUNG SMX-C10

Not as big as a digital camera market, the camcorder market has been increased. Unlike a few years ago some manufacturers monopolized, recently various companies have been releasing their new products with distinguished design, functions, and performance. It makes users consider more in a good way. (Personally, I hate monopoly and oligopoly, because hard competition can cause a new technology more quickly at a reasonable price.)

Samsung is one of the manufacturers in the hard competition market. Unlike former years which were not impressive, now they have been releasing great products in quality, portability, functions, and design, and their market share gets higher.

The SMX-C10 which I'm reviewing is good enough to be popular. This reminds me of the word 'Minimalism' and with a simple, cute design the ergonomic design is so impressive. Thanks to the reasonable price different from other full HD camcorder, I think it will be very popular.

I usually don't use the word 'Cute', but looking at the C10, I just said 'This is cute' without even realizing it. Let's take a look at the design, function, and qualtiy with the review.

This product is for test,

so the specification might be different from the product for sale.

This is the full kit, and we can see various accessories are included. Body, power adaptor, battery, hand strap, USB cable, and AV cable are provided. Besides, quick manual and instruction CD are also included, although they are not in the picture. (This also supports a built-in software. After connecting USB, you can use the Intelli Studio program.)

@ When it comes to the SMX-C10 which I'm reviewing, it doesn't support the picture function. However, when it comes to the SMX-C14, it supports not only the picture, but also 16GB internal memory, so it's more convenient to use.

With 38.5 x 56.5 x 114mm of size and 156g of weight, the portability is really great. (I think this is the biggest advantage of the C10. Former products also had good portability, but when holding them, I felt like a little bit big, but the C10 is enough to be held in one hand. This product has the utmost portability, I can say.)

The design is also good enough to catch eyes. It succeeds the ergonomic design of the R10 and has a good grip. On top of that, by adopting high glossy UV coating, it also has high grade feeling. (Especially, the finishing is also satisfactory, so it's not giving any feel of low price range products at all. I d really like to recommend this product to users who want cute and elegant pocket camcorders.)

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Samsung TL 100 Ultra-Slim 12.2 Megapixels

[CES 2009] Measuring just 16.6 mm thick (excluding the lens) this pocket-sized point and shoot 12.2 megapixel camera packs a 2.7” LCD, a 3x optical zoom and shoots SVGA video (800x592) at 20 fps. It will be available in Spring 2009 for an unknown price.

Specifications after the jump.

Specifications

• 12.2 mega-pixels
  
• 3x optical zoom
  
• 2.7” TFT-LCD (230k pixels)
  
• ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (At 3M Size)
  
• Movie Mode: MPEG4 / SVGA (800x592 @ 20fps)
  
• Size:94.2mm W x 55.7mm H x 16.6mm D (excluding the lens)

Special Features

• Smart Auto
  
• Smart Album
  
• Digital Image Stabilization
  
• Face Detection
  
• Smile Shot
  
• Blink Detection
  
• MPEG4 Video at SVGA resolution

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Video: Samsung H106 SSD High Temperatur test

Here is a video clip for Samsung H106 digital camcorder.

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SAMSUNG SMX-C10 Preview

For beginners light, small pocket size and crystal rose concept stylish design, and ergonomic 25 degree active angle grip. Everyone can take professional videos and upload them on YouTube and Flickr to share your video all over the world using the built-in Intelli-Studio and YouTube direct upload function..

　

This is possible with the Samsung SMX-C10.

Pocket size · stylish design · ergonomic 25 degree active angle · easy share

 

 

The small size is fit well in a pocket, and users can make a fashionable personality. 

　

With the ergonomic 25 degree active angle, it reduces the burden on wrist and allows users to record for a long time stably.

 

Small light pocket size!!

 

Ergonomic 25 degree active angle

 

The high-glossy pretty design and the dim color catch eyes of people.

　

Anywhere! Intelli studio

The editing software ‘Intelli-studio’ is built in, so you don’t need to install separate software on your PC, but just by connecting the USB to your PC, you can use it. Besides, you can upload your video on the web site such as YouTube or Flickr directly, so you can easily share and make the video.

　

 

Simple uploading on the internet by one button on the body

Just by clicking the U button on the body, you can upload the video on the YouTube.

　

Video as a picture! Storyboard print

With the storyboard print function, you can express the video as a picture simply. Randomly, 16 frames are extracted, and they are saved as a one picture divided into 16 parts.

Free divide and combine of video!

From the body, you can freely divide and combine videos. The divided video can be deleted, and free editing is possible in the body.

　

　

 

High resolution wide LCD strong to the sunlight

Adopting 230K 2.7 inch high resolution vivid wide LCD, you can record a vivid video. Besides with the strong LCD enhancer, you can see the LCD even under the sunlight.

　

Recording with higher resolution with H.264 MPEG4

Adopting the H.264/AVC which has the best compression rate, compared to other camcorders, users can record better and more videos on the same capacity.

   H.264 codec                                 Other camcorders

　

Optical Zoom 10x / Digital Zoom 1200x

With the optical 10x zoom, you can record a video more closely and vividly for exercise or performance, and when it comes to a digital zoom, up to 1200x zoom is possible.

　

Face recognition, HDIS (Hyper Digital Image Stabilizer)

It recognizes faces automatically, and optimizes the focus and brightness to take more vivid and clearer videos. To minimize damage and hand blur, the HDIS function is provided.

　

Reducing noise, and recording clear voice

Eliminating the wind noise when taking a video, you can make a better video with clearer voices.

 

 

Easy shot with the Easy Q mode

The Easy Q mode automatically adjusts the shot function according to objects and situations, so by pushing the Easy Q button, beginners and children who are not used to a camcorder can record a good video. Especially, it’s good for a mother and father who want to take the growth of their children.

 

 

15 kinds of iScene mode

With the 15 iscene modes, the camcorder automatically sets optimized exposure and shutter speed depending on the 15 situations such as sport, portrait, beach, and so on, so under various situations, efficient recording is possible. (iScene mode: Auto / Sport / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow / Fast Movement / Food / Waterfalls / Sunny / Cloudy / Fluorescent light / Light bulb / Evening / Night)

　

 

Interval recording taking the flow of time

The interval recording means taking a situation for a long time with certain time interval and compressing it. Using this, you can make high quality documentary videos such as flowing of cloud, flower blooming, sunrise and sunset.

 

 

DNle engine high quality

With the DNle engine including 3D noise elimination, 3DNR, 3D noise reduction, intelligent color expression, and Hyper DIS, clear and vivid video recording is possible.

 

 

Comparison of the C10 and C10

	SMX-C10	SMX-C14
Pixels	680K pixels	680K pixels
format	H.264 BP	H.264 BP
Zoom	Optical 10x, Digital 12000x	Optical 10x, Digital 12000x
IS	HDIS (Hyper Digital Image Stabilizer)	HDIS (Hyper Digital Image Stabilizer)
EASY Q	O	O
iSCENE	O	O
Interval  recording	enable	enable
Internal  memory	X	16GB internal memory
Still image  function	X	800x600 (1600x1200 *interpolation)

Interpolation?

When magnifying pictures, unlike a digital zoom which just increase the size, the interpolation calculates the surrounding colors and compensates the pixels, so compared with the digital zoom, it has much better quality.

　

SAMSUNG PL10 Review

Cute and pretty digital camera ‘PL10’ for women

Young women or students usually care most about design, fast operation, features, and convenience. They usually don’t care much about zoom, high resolution, or advanced functions. What’s important to them are how good the camera looks, how easy to use it, and how good their portrait shot looks with help of diverse functions.

PL10 is the prettiest, slimmest digital camera with various Smart functions that Samsung Digital Imaging has released in 2009. PL10 has many features that can appeal to women; it is an ultra-slim auto digital camera with splendid color, pretty body, small size, multimedia functions, and smart beauty functions.

Slim, Smart, Simple

PL10 has all the Smart functions that Samsung has. - Various Scene detections, Smart Auto mode that takes a clear shot under any circumstance, Samsung’s exclusive Smart Face detection that can register faces, Smile shot/ Blink detection/ Self Guide/ Frame Guide, etc.

Expensive digital camera with manual mode and high zoom is not always the best choice. PL10 is best for young people who used to enjoy taking pictures with a cell phone. With its 120g slim body and beautiful design will make it a diary that you can carry around everywhere like cell phone, make-up, or wallet. When you register faces, the camera takes pictures based on those, and it can also work as a MP3 player and PMP. It is the most reasonable NO.1 digital camera.

Beautiful five-color coordinator

Its rounded appearance and unique front side may not stand out on the photo, but it looks a lot prettier in real. It provides five colors- Titan Silver/ Black/ Arty Red/ Candy Pinky/ Purple. Black and silver will look good on men, and red, purple, and candy pink for women. PL10’s main theme is a variety of colors and ultra-slim design that appeal to your people. PL10 becomes a part of your fashion. Would you like to adopt this camera as your cute pet?

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