Reviewed by ZNet: Samsung HMX-106

Here is a story about Samsung's digial cameras showed at CES2009.

CES 2009: Six new Samsung HD camcorders, 64GB internal SSD, YouTube cam

Forget the economy: Samsung’s press conference was so packed that despite the several hundred they let in, a hundred or so more spilled over into the press room. No matter, though — let’s get to the goods.

Samsung’s new H-Series full-HD camcorders

Samsung’s new H-Series of full-HD digital camcorders (HMX-H100, HMX-H104, HMX-H105, HMX-H106) has been announced. The HMX-H106, Samsung’s new flagship full-HD digital camcorder, is “the world’s first to feature an internal 64GB SSD, which the company is also conveniently announcing here.
The company says its SSD technology is faster than HDD, including quicker boot-up and read/write speeds which is required for the amount of data recorded in full-HD resolution: when actively reading and writing data, approx. 1/8th of the power of a comparablThe HMX-H105 and HMX-H104 offer 32GB and 16GB SSDs, respectively, and like the flagship H106, also allow for memory expansion using an SD/SDHC memory card.

The HMX H100 does not feature the SSD and requires an SD/SDHC memory card.


The new camcorders utilize H.264 compression, and users can record up to three hours directly to the 16GB HMX-H104, six hours to the 32GB HMX H105, and an unparalleled 12 hours to the 64GB HMX-H106 (at full-HD resolution and set to fine mode).

All of the camcorders feature a 1/4.5 inch, 2.2 mega-pixel CMOS imaging sensor, a 10x optical zoom, Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens and Optical Image Stabilization. They also have an HDMI connection, and each unit can capture 4.7 mega-pixel digital still photos.


The H106 will be available in April 2009, and the H105, H104, and H100 will be available in March 2009.e HDD is consumed.

SMX-F34

Samsung has also announced its SMX-F34 YouTube-friendly compact camcorder. It has a battery life of up to three hours, Schneider optics, built-in memory, digital still photo capability, and Samsung’s 42x Intelli-Zoom. It features a memory card slot for SD/SDHC and 16GB of internal flash memory, and thanks to H.264 compression, is able to record up to eight hours of SD video with the 16GB built-in memory.


The SMX-F34 offers a CCD sensor that delivers a resolution of 720×480, and features a Web & Mobile shooting mode for YouTube and the like. The ability to capture digital still photos separates the SMX-F34 from the company’s current SC-MX20, with a dedicated Photo mode to allow the capture of 800×600 resolution images.


The SMX-F34 will be available in four colors: black, silver, red and blue, all trimmed in silver and touting a swivel hand-grip. It will be available spring 2009.

Reviewed by PCWorld: Samsung HZ10W Digital Camera

PCWorld posted reviews about some Samsung's digital cameras showed at CES 2009.

Samsung Cams Go Ultrawide, Ultraslim

Tim Moynihan, PC World
Jan 7, 2009 2:30 pm

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.

For the latest news and product releases at CES, see PC World's complete coverage of CES 2009.

For more information, please click http://www.pcworld.com/article/156576/samsung_cams_go_ultrawide_ultraslim.html

Comments from CNET: Samsung HZ10W Digital Camera

Here is a recent post from CNet for CES 2009. Following comments are for Samsung HZ10W digital camera.

Samsung provides interesting feature set for new megazoom camera.

Posted by Joshua Goldman

The new 10-megapixel HZ10W from Samsung looks wonderful on paper. A compact camera with a 10x megazoom wide-angle 24mm Schneider lens and a whole mess of features.

You get 720p HD video capture at 30fps using H.264 for good-quality compression and the zoom works while shooting. The video mode also allows you to pause and resume capture so you don't end up with a bunch of small files. There's optical image stabilization, too, so your photos aren't a blurry mess when that lens is extended.

And for those that like lots of control, you'll be able to adjust the HZ10W's settings manually for things like shutter speed, aperture, exposure, and focus. I also wouldn't doubt the inclusion of multiple settings for color, sharpness, and contrast.

The HZ10W is available in January 2009 with a sub-$300 price tag.

For more information, please click http://ces.cnet.com/8301-19167_1-10134835-100.html?tag=mncol

Samsung HMX-H106 First Camcorder With 64GB SSD, Looks Like a Thermos

New HMX-H106 is the World’s First Camcorder to Feature a 64GB Internal SSD

LAS VEGAS, N.V., January 5, 2009 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today extended its family of full-HD digital camcorders with four new models - the HMX-H106, HMX-H105, HMX-H104, and HMX-H100. Samsung’s new H-Series offer users high-performance, full-HD video, a renowned Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens with Optical Image Stabilization, and industry leading design; however, most notable is the use of internal Solid State Drives to provide onboard memory.


The HMX-H106, Samsung’s new flagship full-HD digital camcorder, is the world’s first to feature an internal 64GB Solid State Drive (SSD)*. Samsung’s renowned SSD technology offers a substantial advantage over the use of Hard Disk Drives (HDD) in a digital camcorder, providing consumers with higher performing and more durable internal memory. In comparison to HDD, Samsung’s SSD technology is more lightweight and compact, operates silently with very low heat emission, and features no moving parts, which significantly reduces overall power consumption and enhances reliability. No moving parts also make SSD technology more durable and resistant to shock and vibrations, which pose a considerable threat to the performance of HDD based digital camcorders. Additionally, Samsung’s SSD technology is faster than HDD, including quicker boot-up and read/write speeds which is required for the amount of data recorded in full-HD resolution. When actively reading and writing data, Samsung’s SSD technology consumes approximately 1/8th of the power of a comparable HDD**.

The HMX-H105 and HMX-H104 offer 32GB and 16GB SSDs, respectively, and like the HMX-H106, also allow consumers to expand memory capacity using an SD/SDHC memory card. The HMX-H100 does not feature an internal SSD and requires the use of a SD/SDHC memory card.
The new H-Series full-HD digital camcorders also utilize H.264 compression, which significantly increases recording time. At full-HD resolution and when set to fine mode, users can record up to three hours directly to the 16GB HMX-H104, six hours to the 32GB HMX-H105, and an unparalleled 12 hours to the 64GB HMX-H106.

Producing a high-quality image starts at the lens, which is highly regarded as one of the most important components of a camcorder. Precision optics are paramount in helping produce inspiring video and Samsung’s H-Series camcorders underscore this assessment by incorporating world renowned Schneider optics. The camcorders’ Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens features a 10x optical zoom and is paired with Samsung’s new Optical Image Stabilizer to help reduce the blur found in footage as a result of vibrations and hand shake.

The Schneider lens also features a 37mm wide-angle focal length. Unlike other camcorders offering a typical angle of view of 40~50mm, the H-Series’ 37mm wide-angle Schneider lens allows users to fit more of their desired scene into the frame, making the camcorder ideal for recording large groups of family or friends, breathtaking landscapes or even capturing all the action at sporting events.

The trusted Schneider lens also helps capture remarkably clear and sharp video with accurate color reproduction. The H-Series’ direct HDMI connections allow consumers to effortlessly enjoy their full-HD content on their HDTV without the need for proprietary docking cradles.
Consumers can also utilize the camcorders to take more than just stunning high-definition video, as each offers a built-in strobe flash and the ability to capture 4.7 mega-pixel digital still photos.

“This new series of high-definition digital camcorders clearly speaks to Samsung’s commitment to providing today’s consumers with the most advanced and highest-performing digital imaging technology,” said Tony Sorice, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Digital Imaging at Samsung Electronics America. “Our ability to leverage the synergies that exist across our various businesses in the design and manufacture of digital camcorders and cameras, allows us to better meet customer demands and bring higher-performing digital imaging solutions to market faster and more efficiently.”

At the heart of Samsung’s new H-Series of full-HD digital camcorders is a high-performance CMOS imaging sensor. Measuring 1/4.5 inches, the CMOS sensor boasts 2.2 mega-pixels and yields impressive light sensitivity helping enhance the overall imaging experience for the end-user. The camcorders also offer a large 2.7 inch touch-screen LCD, which serves as the gateway to the camcorders’ comprehensive suite of features. The swiveling LCD also gives users access to key camcorder controls, including record and zoom. When utilized in conjunction with Samsung’s proprietary swivel grip, the additional placement of controls on the LCD screens allow users to effortlessly control the camcorder at low or high angles.

The camcorders also feature a HD Time Lapse recording mode that will give consumers the ability to experiment with their creativity. When shooting in the Time Lapse recording mode, the camcorder will record a single image at an interval pre-selected by the user, either 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds, and will save each image as one single movie file.

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Seview: Samsung WB500 Digital Camera

Here is a shor review about Samsung WB500 digital camera.

WB500 is composed of Sheneider VARIOPLAN 24mm wide angle lenze and 10 x zoom. Also it supports uptp 50 x digital zoom. The image sensor is 1/2.33" CCD and the resolution supported is 10Mega pixels.

WB500 also allows you to record videos up to 1280x720 with 30fps & 15fps in MP4/H.264(MPEG4, AVC) format.

The external memory media is MMC/SD/SDHC (8GB Max.) and the built-in memory is 30MB.
The size is about 105 x 61.4 x 36.5mm.

Article: Samsung Full HD Digital Camcorder - HMX-106

One of the Japanese electronic newspaper has written that Samsung is presenting 4 brand new models of full HD digital camcorders on Jan. 13, 2009.


They are 'HMX-H106 with 64GB SSD, 'HMX-H105' with 32GB SSD, 'HMX-H104' with 16GB, and 'HMX-H100' with SD/SDHC memory card.


Its design is excelent with high performance HD lenz and optical shock free featurs.
Since SSD is more stable and strong than HDD, the camcorders are strong in impact.
Of course, the data output speed of SSD is much faster than HDD about only 1/8 .

Also, using H.264, the video compression is much more high and allow more recording time.
The display is 2.7" LCD, and it will be composed of 1/4.5" 2.2 Mega pixel COMO image sensor.


Following is the screen shot of the article.

Awards: CBC.CA - Samsung SC-MX20 Digital Camcorder

CBC.CA selected some digital players.

Samsung SC-MX20 digital camcorder selected as one of "Pocket-sized video gear for anytime, anywhere recording"

For more information for other products as well, please click:

http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/11/27/f-sapieha-cameras.html?amp;cid=0&ei=vRg3SYvjAofAwAG0r4GlDw&usg=AFQjCNHWFGcRfYx90TfmNwrPRaH6xfyaQA

Review: Engadget - Samsung NV24HD Digital Camera

Engadget reviewed Samsung NV24HD camera as below.

At first glance, there were definitely some things we liked about Samsung's 10.2 megapixel NV24HD: the UI's touch-sensitive buttons (as opposed to a crowded touchscreen), the 2.5-inch AMOLED display looks great (even in direct sunlight) and the camera shoots generous 720p, 30fps video. Now the folks at PC Magazine have had a chance to give the thing a more in-depth going over, and for the most part they seem to think the camera isn't half bad.

They say the $349 point-and-shoot works well enough in perfect conditions (outdoors on a sunny day), but cite "weak indoor shots," heavier than average barrel distortion on the telephoto lens, and a bit of pincushion distortion on the wide angle lens as reasons you might want to give this camera a pass. If you're still interested, you can expect the usual features: face detection, image stabilization and scene settings, and an optional cradle ($79.99) offers and HDMI connection to your HDTV (plus a tiny remote). Interested? Sure you are! Hit the read link for the complete review and sexy, sexy slideshow.

For more information, please click:

http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/08/samsungs-nv24hd-10-2-megapixel-shooter-reviewed-deemed-passabl/

Review: PCMAG.COM - Samsung NV24HD Digital Camera

PCMAG.COM reviewed Samsung NV24HD digital camera as below.

The 10.2-megapixel Samsung NV24HD is a point-and-shoot for camera enthusiasts. Its retro, all-black look gives it the appearance of an old-school film camera, but it houses some very advanced features. The NV24HD has a vivid AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) display that can be viewed in bright sunlight, and it's able to record video in high definition (720p at 30 frames per second). The camera's 14-button menu matrix will definitely intimidate novice digital photographers, but if you are looking for a higher-end point-and-shoot or a low-cost way to shoot HD video, this might be the camera for you.

For more information, please click:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2331974,00.asp?kc=PCRSS02129TX1K0000530

CES 2009: Hot gadgets at CES

The Associate Press announced the LED TVs shown at CES 2009 as below:

_ Sony Corp. released the first digital camera that has a built-in Web browser. Like some other cameras, it uses Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet, but the addition of a browser means the compact Cybershot DSC-G3 is much more flexible at uploading to photo-sharing sites like Flickr and Picasa. It will be available this month for $500.


_ Samsung Electronics Co. announced the Luxia line of high-end flat-panel TVs, backlit by light-emitting diodes rather than the standard fluorescent tube. They're not the first sets of their kind, but they're noteworthy because Samsung, the largest of seller of TVs in the U.S., is making a big commitment to LEDs. The sets also demonstrated eye-popping contrast, showing black images so deep that they were hard to differentiate from the black plastic bezel. No price was announced, but don't expect these sets to be cheap.


_ In a move to catch up with devices like Apple Inc.'s iPhone and Research In Motion Ltd.'s latest crop of BlackBerrys, Palm Inc. unveiled a new smart phone, the Pre, which sports a large touch screen and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The Pre will be available on Sprint Nextel Corp.'s wireless network in the first half of the year. The price was not released.


_ Sony also pulled back the curtain on its latest mini notebook computer, the Vaio P Series Lifestyle PC. The tiny device — which weighs 1.4 pounds and fits easily into a shoulder bag — runs Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Vista operating system and has an 8-inch screen. It has a GPS sensor and built-in mobile broadband capabilities, but to save space, it has replaced the standard touch pad with a "pointing stick." It's available for pre-ordering at the Sony Style Web site for $900.


_ Polaroid Corp. resurrected the instant camera with the PoGo, a combination of a digital camera and a small color printer that produces 2-by-3 inch, sticky-backed prints. This comes just after the company shut down manufacturing of film for its traditional cameras. The new camera is due to be available in the spring for $200.


_ LCD TV prototypes from Sony and LG Electronics Inc. impressed with smooth-looking, high-definition, full-color 3-D movies. Previously, plasma and rear-projection sets were the leading HDTV candidates for 3-D home viewing, but clearly, LCDs are contenders too. They're viewed with cheap polarized glasses of the kind used in 3-D movie theaters. The sets are at least a year away from the market.


_ LG unveiled a wristwatch cell phone, the first with cellular broadband access and a camera. That means it could make two-way video calls, much like Dick Tracy did in 1960s comic strips with his two-way "Wrist TV." The LG GD910 will go on sale this year at an undetermined price, but it's unclear if it will be sold in the U.S.


_ Want to mount that flat-panel TV on the wall without having cables dangling from it? Southwire Co. demonstrated a new product in its Flatwire line of paper-thin electrical cables, which can be glued to the wall and painted over. Previous Flatwire products have carried low voltages, but the new one carries 120-volt household current. Nervous about a thin, 3-inch wide plastic-covered tape carrying lethal current? At the booth, a Flatwire representative hammered a nail through a live wire, demonstrating that it only tripped the circuit breaker. Underwriters Laboratories, which certifies electrical products, is still evaluating the safety of the product.


_ Backing up your home computer can save you a lot of grief, but few people do it. Storage Appliance Corp. announced the Clickfree Transformer Cable, which plugs in between a PC and any external USB hard drive. It turns the drive into an automatic backup device, scouring the PC for data with only minimal input necessary from the user. The company started selling it last week for $60.



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CES 2009: Samsung HMX-H106 SSD Camcorders

A video interview review for the Samsung HMX-H106 at CES has been posted at YouToub.Com.




You may click below for more information:
http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=LJaygIveLSY

CES 2009: Samsung to launch Wi-Fi-enabled camera: VLUU i8

The CNET Asia announced the Samsung VLUU i8 digital camerat showed at the CES 2009 show.

Samsung to launch Wi-Fi-enabled camera
Leonard Goh Jan 10, 2009

The modified i8 with Wi-Fi function. (Credit: Leonard Goh/CNET Asia)


While there are only a few new digital cameras seen at CES this year, Sony has undoubtedly stolen the spotlight with its Cyber-shot DSC-G3, a point-and-shoot with wireless networking capability and HTML browser. However, the G3 isn't the only Wi-Fi-enabled shooter seen at the tradeshow. At Samsung's booth, we spotted the a modified version of the i8.

The unnamed camera comes with wireless LAN function for uploading images to the Web. Within the menu, we saw options for sending pictures to Flickr and Picassa, two popular online photo servers. The shooter will probably be the successor to the i8, a compact camera with multimedia function. We tried using the camera to send images to Samsung's designated server, and found the process to be fuss-free. However, the company cannot confirm at press time if the new Wi-Fi-enabled i8 camera will have a Web browser, though it did mention it will launch this digicam some time between June and September this year.

For more information, please click http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2009/01/10/samsung-to-launch-wi-fi-enabled-camera/

CES 2009: The La Trubune - Samsung HMX-H106

The La Tribune announced the Samsung HMX-H106 full HD camcorder equipped with 64GB SSD.

La Tribune - 10/01/2009 - 125 mots
Un camescope HD équipé de mémoire flash chez Samsung

Samsung assure être le premier spécialiste de l'électronique grand public à avoir lancé quatre camescopes HD dont le haut de gamme dispose de 64 gigaoctets de mémoire flash (SSD, pour Solid State Drive). L'entrée de gamme se contente d'une carte SD flash. Tous sont équipés de l'optique Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD avec un procédé de stabilisation optique. Tous possèdent un écran LCD de 2,5 pouces. Leur senseur Cmos permet aussi de prendre des photos. L'optique grand-angle est parfaite pour les réunions de famille ! Les différences entre une caméra à disque dur classique et le SSD ? Elles sont nombreuses. Le SSD ne craint pas le froid, ni la chaleur, ni les vibrations. Et, pour la lecture, le SSD est beaucoup plus rapide qu'un disque dur.

CES 2009: Six new Samsung HD camcorders, 64GB internal SSD, YouTube cam [day 2]

CES 2009: Six new Samsung HD camcorders, 64GB internal SSD, YouTube cam [day 2]
Posted by Andrew Nusca @ 2:43 pm

Forget the economy: Samsung’s press conference was so packed that despite the several hundred they let in, a hundred or so more spilled over into the press room. No matter, though — let’s get to the goods.

Samsung’s new H-Series full-HD camcorders

Samsung’s new H-Series of full-HD digital camcorders (HMX-H100, HMX-H104, HMX-H105, HMX-H106) has been announced. The HMX-H106, Samsung’s new flagship full-HD digital camcorder, is “the world’s first to feature an internal 64GB SSD, which the company is also conveniently announcing here. The company says its SSD technology is faster than HDD, including quicker boot-up and read/write speeds which is required for the amount of data recorded in full-HD resolution: when actively reading and writing data, approx. 1/8th of the power of a comparable HDD is consumed.

The HMX-H105 and HMX-H104 offer 32GB and 16GB SSDs, respectively, and like the flagship H106, also allow for memory expansion using an SD/SDHC memory card.

The HMX H100 does not feature the SSD and requires an SD/SDHC memory card.
The new camcorders utilize H.264 compression, and users can record up to three hours directly to the 16GB HMX-H104, six hours to the 32GB HMX H105, and an unparalleled 12 hours to the 64GB HMX-H106 (at full-HD resolution and set to fine mode).

All of the camcorders feature a 1/4.5 inch, 2.2 mega-pixel CMOS imaging sensor, a 10x optical zoom, Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens and Optical Image Stabilization. They also have an HDMI connection, and each unit can capture 4.7 mega-pixel digital still photos.

The H106 will be available in April 2009, and the H105, H104, and H100 will be available in March 2009.

SMX-F34

Samsung has also announced its SMX-F34 YouTube-friendly compact camcorder. It has a battery life of up to three hours, Schneider optics, built-in memory, digital still photo capability, and Samsung’s 42x Intelli-Zoom. It features a memory card slot for SD/SDHC and 16GB of internal flash memory, and thanks to H.264 compression, is able to record up to eight hours of SD video with the 16GB built-in memory.

The SMX-F34 offers a CCD sensor that delivers a resolution of 720×480, and features a Web & Mobile shooting mode for YouTube and the like. The ability to capture digital still photos separates the SMX-F34 from the company’s current SC-MX20, with a dedicated Photo mode to allow the capture of 800×600 resolution images.

The SMX-F34 will be available in four colors: black, silver, red and blue, all trimmed in silver and touting a swivel hand-grip. It will be available spring 2009.

HMX-R10

The HMX-R10 is a CMOS-based full-HD digital camcorder that offers the ability to take 9MP digital stills. It’s also got different ergonomics: “Thanks to the lens being angled at 25 degrees, the user can grip the camcorder in a more relaxed manner and record their subjects with ease, further reducing the stress on one’s wrist,” according to the company. It also has a 5x optical zoom and swiveling 2.7 inch touchscreen LCD. It will be available summer 2009.

CES 2009: Best in Show by International Herald Tribune

The IHT (The International Herald Tribune) announced the 'Best in Show' products displayed in the CES 2009. Samsung H106 camcorder has been announced as well.

Samsung provides interesting feature set for new megazoom camera

Samsung provides interesting feature set for new megazoom camera
Posted by Joshua Goldman

The new 10-megapixel HZ10W from Samsung looks wonderful on paper. A compact camera with a 10x megazoom wide-angle 24mm Schneider lens and a whole mess of features.


You get 720p HD video capture at 30fps using H.264 for good-quality compression and the zoom works while shooting. The video mode also allows you to pause and resume capture so you don't end up with a bunch of small files. There's optical image stabilization, too, so your photos aren't a blurry mess when that lens is extended.


And for those that like lots of control, you'll be able to adjust the HZ10W's settings.

CES 2009: Samsung provides interesting feature set for new megazoom camera

Samsung provides interesting feature set for new megazoom camera
Posted by Joshua Goldman



The new 10-megapixel HZ10W from Samsung looks wonderful on paper. A compact camera with a 10x megazoom wide-angle 24mm Schneider lens and a whole mess of features.



You get 720p HD video capture at 30fps using H.264 for good-quality compression and the zoom works while shooting. The video mode also allows you to pause and resume capture so you don't end up with a bunch of small files. There's optical image stabilization, too, so your photos aren't a blurry mess when that lens is extended.



And for those that like lots of control, you'll be able to adjust the HZ10W's settings

CES2009: Samsung HMX-H106, Z10W, P3, HT-BD8200: Engadget

The Engadget.com posted Samsung's new model information held in CES 2009.

Rounding up all the non-HDTV, non-P4600 devices showcased at Samsung's CES 2009 event, we managed to get a closer look at the HMX-H106 camcorder, HZ10W camera, P3 PMP, and HT-BD8200 soundbar, none of which were really in the mood to play. That didn't stop us from snapping some glamor shots, which you can peep in the gallery below.

For more information, click http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/samsung-hmx-h106-hz10w-p3-pmp-and-ht-bd8200-soundbar-on-displa/

CES 2009: Samsung pumps out another compact "YouTube" camcorder - SMX-F34

Samsung pumps out another compact "YouTube" camcorder
Posted by Joshua Goldman
(Credit: Samsung)

Samsung continues its line of soda-can-shaped, standard-def camcorders with the SMX-F34. It's based around the company's 2008 flash-based model--the SC-MX20--but adds the ability to capture 800x600-resolution photos to its 16GB of internal memory or SD/SDHC cards.

The F34 records video in H.264 format up to a resolution of 720x480 and out front is a 34x zoom lens. If you like to share your videos online, the F34 is designed to do so with minimal effort on your part.

Coming in spring 2009, the SMX-F34 will be available in four colors, including Midnight Black, Sunset Red, Galaxy Silver, and Deep Ocean Blue and features Samsung's swivel hand-grip for comfortably shooting at low angles (and something I've always liked on its camcorders). No pricing was announced.

CES 2009: World’s first 64GB SSD camcorder by Samsung - GadgetTell

CES 2009: World’s first 64GB SSD camcorder by Samsung
by JG Mason on Jan 7, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Live, from CES, Samsung is announcing their brand new high volume memory, high speed line of cameras. Samsung is betting on bigger capacity (64GB and 128GB) and their super fast boot time and access, which they say is 3x faster than HDD.
Samsung touts SSD’s best aspects as to why it is the perfect memory for camcorders. The lack of moving parts means the device is less fragile and is anti-shock. Samsung will have five units in total that rely on SSD memory.
The H106, the top of the line features 1920x1080, built-in SSD to 64GB. Optical Image Stabilizer, a 37mm wide angle lens, HD time lapse photo are all on board. The camera is capable of a 4.7 mp still photo.
More as it comes on price. The unit is slated to be available in April.

CES: Samsung packs camcorder with SSD for fast start-IDG News Service

Samsung packs camcorder with SSD for fast start
By Martyn Williams , IDG News Service , 01/06/2009

Solid-state disks, hard-disk drive replacements filled with flash memory chips, have become popular in the laptop computing space and now they're expanding to other markets. At this week's International Consumer Electronics Show, Samsung Electronics will unveil an SSD-based camcorder, it said Tuesday.

Camcorders with hard-disk drives have been available for some years and offer a simpler solution than tape-based systems for people who want to edit video on a PC. The new SSD camcorder has all the same advantages and improves over hard-disk drives in some areas. Most notably the startup time for the SSD model is virtually instant. Users can start recording as soon as the camera is switched on compared with having to wait up to five seconds with the hard-disk drive model.

Masters of Enterprise Servers: Visit nowThe SSD models are also lighter, more resilient to vibration and shock and operate more quietly than hard-disk models, Samsung said.

Samsung will offer three SSD-equipped models. The HMX-H106 offers 64GB of recording space and can be expanded using an SD memory card. Two additional models, the HMX-H105 and -H104, offer 32GB and 16GB of space, respectively. A fourth model, the HMX-H100, has no SSD and requires the use of an SD card.

The cameras record in 1920-by-1080 pixel full high-definition using the MPEG4 H.264 format, and the 64GB of recording space on the top-end model works out to 12 hours of recording time, said Samsung.

Pricing for the camcorders wasn't immediately announced. The H105, H104 and H100 will be available in the U.S. from March while the H106 will follow in April. Launch plans for overseas markets also were not announced.

Samsung HMX-H106 First Camcorder With 64GB SSD, Looks Like a Thermos

Samsung HMX-H106 First Camcorder With 64GB SSD, Looks Like a Thermos
By matt buchanan, 9:00 PM on Mon Jan 5 2009, 4,972 views


Samsung's HMX-H106 camcorder's claim to fame is that it's the first camcorder with a built-in 64GB SSD. But its smoother-than-usual lines make it look like a Thermos I could pour thirst-quenching fruit punch in.

It, along with its 32GB and 16GB brothers, the H105 and H104, respectively, have a 10x zoom lens with optical stabilization and storage expansion via SDHC card slot. They all shoot with H.264 compression, giving you 12 hours of "full HD" footage on the 64GB H106, and six on the H105, and so on. No word on pricing, but you can buy the H106 in April.

SAMSUNG EXTENDS FULL-HD CAMCORDER FAMILY
WITH INTRODUCTION OF NEW H-SERIES

New HMX-H106 is the World’s First Camcorder to Feature a 64GB Internal SSD
LAS VEGAS, N.V., January 5, 2009 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today extended its family of full-HD digital camcorders with four new models - the HMX-H106, HMX-H105, HMX-H104, and HMX-H100. Samsung’s new H-Series offer users high-performance, full-HD video, a renowned Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens with Optical Image Stabilization, and industry leading design; however, most notable is the use of internal Solid State Drives to provide onboard memory.

The HMX-H106, Samsung’s new flagship full-HD digital camcorder, is the world’s first to feature an internal 64GB Solid State Drive (SSD)*. Samsung’s renowned SSD technology offers a substantial advantage over the use of Hard Disk Drives (HDD) in a digital camcorder, providing consumers with higher performing and more durable internal memory. In comparison to HDD, Samsung’s SSD technology is more lightweight and compact, operates silently with very low heat emission, and features no moving parts, which significantly reduces overall power consumption and enhances reliability. No moving parts also make SSD technology more durable and resistant to shock and vibrations, which pose a considerable threat to the performance of HDD based digital camcorders. Additionally, Samsung’s SSD technology is faster than HDD, including quicker boot-up and read/write speeds which is required for the amount of data recorded in full-HD resolution. When actively reading and writing data, Samsung’s SSD technology consumes approximately 1/8th of the power of a comparable HDD**.

The HMX-H105 and HMX-H104 offer 32GB and 16GB SSDs, respectively, and like the HMX-H106, also allow consumers to expand memory capacity using an SD/SDHC memory card. The HMX-H100 does not feature an internal SSD and requires the use of a SD/SDHC memory card.

The new H-Series full-HD digital camcorders also utilize H.264 compression, which significantly increases recording time. At full-HD resolution and when set to fine mode, users can record up to three hours directly to the 16GB HMX-H104, six hours to the 32GB HMX-H105, and an unparalleled 12 hours to the 64GB HMX-H106.
Producing a high-quality image starts at the lens, which is highly regarded as one of the most important components of a camcorder. Precision optics are paramount in helping produce inspiring video and Samsung’s H-Series camcorders underscore this assessment by incorporating world renowned Schneider optics. The camcorders’ Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens features a 10x optical zoom and is paired with Samsung’s new Optical Image Stabilizer to help reduce the blur found in footage as a result of vibrations and hand shake.

The Schneider lens also features a 37mm wide-angle focal length. Unlike other camcorders offering a typical angle of view of 40~50mm, the H-Series’ 37mm wide-angle Schneider lens allows users to fit more of their desired scene into the frame, making the camcorder ideal for recording large groups of family or friends, breathtaking landscapes or even capturing all the action at sporting events.

The trusted Schneider lens also helps capture remarkably clear and sharp video with accurate color reproduction. The H-Series’ direct HDMI connections allow consumers to effortlessly enjoy their full-HD content on their HDTV without the need for proprietary docking cradles. Consumers can also utilize the camcorders to take more than just stunning high-definition video, as each offers a built-in strobe flash and the ability to capture 4.7 mega-pixel digital still photos.

“This new series of high-definition digital camcorders clearly speaks to Samsung’s commitment to providing today’s consumers with the most advanced and highest-performing digital imaging technology,” said Tony Sorice, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Digital Imaging at Samsung Electronics America. “Our ability to leverage the synergies that exist across our various businesses in the design and manufacture of digital camcorders and cameras, allows us to better meet customer demands and bring higher-performing digital imaging solutions to market faster and more efficiently.”

At the heart of Samsung’s new H-Series of full-HD digital camcorders is a high-performance CMOS imaging sensor. Measuring 1/4.5 inches, the CMOS sensor boasts 2.2 mega-pixels and yields impressive light sensitivity helping enhance the overall imaging experience for the end-user. The camcorders also offer a large 2.7 inch touch-screen LCD, which serves as the gateway to the camcorders’ comprehensive suite of features. The swiveling LCD also gives users access to key camcorder controls, including record and zoom. When utilized in conjunction with Samsung’s proprietary swivel grip, the additional placement of controls on the LCD screens allow users to effortlessly control the camcorder at low or high angles.

The camcorders also feature a HD Time Lapse recording mode that will give consumers the ability to experiment with their creativity. When shooting in the Time Lapse recording mode, the camcorder will record a single image at an interval pre-selected by the user, either 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds, and will save each image as one single movie file.

Samsung debuts H-Series of HD camcorders, first with 64GB SSD

Samsung debuts H-Series of HD camcorders, first with 64GB SSD
by Darren Murph, posted Jan 5th 2009 at 8:00PM

You should've known that Canon wouldn't be able to introduce a new family of HD camcorders without Samsung hitting back with a crew of its own, so it's with that in mind that we present Samsung's H-Series. The HMX-H106, HMX-H105, HMX-H104, and HMX-H100 all arrive with Full HD sensors and a Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens with Optical Image Stabilization, but it's the H106 that really steals the show.

Said device is the first Full HD camcorder to incorporate a 64GB SSD within, while the H105 and H104 offer up 32GB and 16GB SSDs, respectively; as for the H100, you'll be providing your own SD / SDHC card before anything gets recorded. The whole crew utilizes H.264 compression, meaning that the big daddy can hold 12 hours of footage at Full HD resolution. Mum's the word on pricing / availability, but the full release is waiting just after the break.

CES: Samsung joins with Yahoo for the Internet TV

At the CES 2009, Samsung is presenting the 'Internet@TV' service with the global portal company Yahoo. the Internet@TV allows users to use Internet through TV. After turning on the TV, using the provided remote controller, just press the 'Widget' icon to get a Internet services easily such as Internet commercial markets, UCC, News, weather forecast, Stock markets, etc.

The Widget is the first service adopted in TV to get Internet services without running Internet browser or Internet programs.

Samsung is planning to use the Widget service in the LED LCD TV 7000, 8000 series coming this March.

World First SSD HD Digital Camcorder: Samsung H106

Samsung is showing up their world first Full HD camcorder equipped with SSD media (Solid State Drive) with the 64GB memory in the CES held in Las Vegas during in Jan. 8, 2009.

The major advantages of using SSD is the quick booting time. HDD requires about 5 seconds to boot up the camcorder but SSD boots up right away.

Compared to HDD, SSD is much more stable in vibration or impact.

Samsung is planning to launch SSD camcorder coming end of the 1st quarter.

Review: ImagingResource - Samsung L210

The ImagingResource.Com reviewed Samsung L210 digital camera.

Samsung L210 Overview

by Mike PasiniReview Date: 10/10/08

The Samsung L210 features a 10.2-megapixel image sensor, a Samsung-branded 3x optical zoom lens with 34 to 102mm equivalent focal length, and a 2.5-inch LCD display with above average 230,000 pixel resolution.

Other Samsung L210 features include ISO sensitivity ranging from 80 to 1,600, shutter speeds from 8 to 1/1,500 seconds, three metering modes (multi, spot, and face detection), as well as 10 scene modes: Night scene, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, and Beach & Snow. The Samsung L210 also offers Dual Image Stabilization, which combines Samsung's Optical Image Stabilization with Digital Image Stabilization.

For more information, please click:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/L210/L210A.HTM

Review: CamcorderInfo.Com - Samsung SC-M20 Digital Camera

The CamcorderInfo.Com reviewed Samsung's SC-MX20 digital camera.

Earlier this year, Samsung blew us away with the surprisingly strong performance of their high definition SC-HMX20. Over the years, we had grown accustomed to mediocre video from the Samsung line and the HMX20 gave us not just reason to pause, but to recommend a Samsung camcorder. Unfortunately, the surprising improvements we saw in the HMX20 didn't trickle down to the latest standard definition camcorder: the Samsung SC-MX20 (MSRP $229.00).

The MX20 still sports the same 1/6-inch CCD sensor and 34x optical zoom lens as its predecessor, the Samsung SC-MX10. With poorly colored video in bright light and dark—and plenty of noise in any conditions—the MX20 can't keep up with the competition. What the MX20 does do well is provide a smooth experience for beginners and experienced videographers alike. The menus are streamlined, the manual controls are intuitive, and the swivel grip makes just holding the camcorder fun and easy.

For more information, please click

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Samsung-SC-MX20-Camcorder-Review-35592.htm

Review: PCWorld - Samsung SC-HMX20C

Flash-based camcorder has a cool design and records high-definition video of reasonable quality.

The Samsung SC-HMX20C ($850 as of September 29, 2008) is one of the sleekest-looking camcorders around. Even in a crowded field of camcorders, its eye-catching, bulletlike form is sure to turn heads. Alas, the camera's image quality and operating features are considerably less stunning than its design.

To continue, please click
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/31869/review/schmx20c.html

Awards: Reviewed.Com-Samsung TL34HD Digital Camera

The Reviewed.Com has posted Samsung's TL34HD digital camera as a Select Awards 2008 in the Point & Shot Camera category. Here is about the review.
Samsung TL34HD – Review, Specs, $300
Award Category: Product Name
This is one sleek and handsome camera, a sophisticated slice of grown-up design that's built like a sport car, feels wonderful in your hands and, at just 0.8 inches thick, slips easily into a top shirt pocket or a tight pair of jeans. Unlike other touch-screen cameras we reviewed this year, the TL34HD interface works very well: the screen responds quickly and accurately, and there are still buttons available where buttons are the more logical controls. It was in the lab, though, that the 14,7-megapixel Samsung TL34HD won us over, with solid scores across the board and standout image noise, dynamic range and low-light results. The full-auto mode handled a variety of shooting conditions well, and built-in optical stabilization effectively countered the dreaded shaky-hands blur. Read our full review of the Samsung TL34HD on Digitalcamerainfo.com.

For more information about other products as well, please click http://www.reviewed.com/content/2008-Select-Awards.htm