WB600/HZ30W featured a high-zoom

Here is a vidie review of Samsung WB600 15xOptical zoom digital camera.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JeZnQ1tzd8&feature=player_embedded

It is best among its competition in the compact high-zoom category!

Specification;
-12-megapixel
-Wide-angle 24mm Schneider lens as its predecessor, the WB500/HZ10W
-15x optical zoom,telephoto capability
-Full Manual Control (A/S/M)
-HD Movie Recording(720p / 30fps)
-Dual IS
-Smart Filter
-Smart Auto 2.0 (Still & Movie)

A slimmer, lighter superzoom, the Samsung HZ10W.

Slim: These superzooms generally have either a 10x or 12x optical zoom lens and come in a form factor that's only slightly larger than most compacts. They're more portable than the larger models, but often have fewer buttons and controls to change exposure settings and don't include a viewfinder. Generally, they're cheaper than the chunkier models.

Check our digital camera Ratings for more details on these and other models. —Terry Sullivan

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Review: Samsung HZ10W

ApertureDaily posted a review for Samsung HZ10W digital camera as below.

From the web of digital camera info, we bring you Samsung’s new ultra-zoom camera, the HZ10W. This model manages to fit an impressive 10x zoom as well as a decent wide angle lens into a body not much bigger than a standard point-and-shoot. It also houses a 10-megapixel sensor, and will sell for $299.99 in January.

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Review: Ultra-Wide Angle Mega-Zoom Samsung HZ10W Camera

The Samsung HZ10W camera is a point and shoot, but is equipped with some dSLR capabilities. The 24mm Schneider lens enables the camera to take wider pictures. Thus the user won’t have to back farther away when taking huge group shots, or ask the subjects to pack closer together. For nature lovers, you could take wider landscape views without having to exclude some parts of it. The HZ10W has 10.2 megapixel CCD and 10x optical zoom (yeah 10x!). This will definitely be a great plus when capturing up-close moments in concert halls. You could also use the mega zoom capability if you want to spy on someone, or think you can find a career in taking paparazzi shots. Haha!

Both optical and digital image stabilization are present in the camera, to ensure blur- free images. Shutter speed, focus, exposure and ISO can also be manually adjusted, which is definitely good for some amateur point-and-shoot photography. The HZ10W can also capture 720p high definition video clips at 30 frames per second, and uses H.264 compression to maximize the capacity of the SD/SDHC memory card.

Other functions are available such as Smile Shot, face recognition, Blink Detection, 13 scene modes for different situations, and the Beauty Shot which will even out skin tone and remove blemishes. Instant photoshop goodness at the time of capture. The camera measures 4.13”x 2.4?x 1.4”, and the LCD display of the camera is adequate at 2.7 inches.
The HZ10W will be sold for $299.99 and is available in black and silver.

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Review: Samsung HZ10W 24 mm zoom: wider, yet, and wider

Following is a review for Samsung HZ10W digital camera.

Samsung has a new camera called the HZ10W with a zoom that starts at an excellent wide-angle of 24mm. Far better pictures are taken with wide-angle than telephoto even though a telephoto lens is a big marketing plus. This Samsung HZ10W has a Schneider lens which means the resolution will be excellent.

This is also a 10.2 megapixel camera. Add that to the wide-angle lens and you should be able to take pictures that would make the angels weep with envy. (The heading which mentions wider, yet, and wider is referring to the turgid and xenophobic ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ which is sung at the Last Night of the Proms in London every year. Such a nonsense.)

Back to the camera. Samsung’s HZ10W also has a 10x optical (note, not digital which is marketing hype) zoom which goes all the way out to 240mm which would be good for sports and bird (avian variety) spotting.

So that you at least have a fighting chance of getting a steady shot with a zoom of that length the camera has optical and digital image stabilization built in which probably would help control the blur. It also has what is called Dual Image Stabilization.

Dual Image Stabilization simply combines optical Image Stabilization and an increase to the ISO which, as it were, is the speed of the film. As there is no film it makes the receptor more sensitive. There is a downside to this. Push the ISO up too high and you will get streaks and clumping and other nasties.

The camera also includes Samsung’s patented Smart Album application. That is the camera gives users many options to organize their pictures as they go along. In truth, it is difficult to see the point of this unless you are going on a seven day safari. But it is there if you need it.

Of course, like most digital cameras these days it will shoot video at 30 fps. There is a 2.7” LCD screen and the camera has all the gubbins like Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection, Self Portrait, Beauty Shot and Red-eye Fix functions.

This machine will be on sale at the end of the month at somewhere around $300. Which this writer finds totally astounding.

Here is a camera packed full of smarts with a Schneider lens where the widest angle is only 24 mm and it only costs $300. Dammit, dinner in London can cost more than that.

For more information, please click http://photo.blorge.com/2009/01/12/samsung-hz10w-24-mm-zoom-wider-yet-and-wider/

Review: CNET-Samsung provides interesting feature set for new megazoom camera

The CENT announced Samsung's HZ10W digital camera as below.

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.


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Samsung makes HZ concept a reality with HZ10W

At a press conference this afternoon, Samsung announced that the HZ compact ultrazoom concept we saw at Photokina would, in fact, be coming to market in the near term.

The new model, dubbed the HZ10W, takes on stalwarts from Canon and Panasonic in one of the most in-demand segments of the market – pocket-sized long-zoom cameras – with a 10x ultra-wide zoom lens and, perhaps even more importantly, manual exposure controls, all wrapped up in a body that measures a little more than four inches across. That's right, sports fans: aperture and shutter settings are back in your hands with the HZ10W, addressing one of the persistent gripes among serious shooters against the rival Panasonic TZ5.

To be continued..., please click here

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3843&review=samsung+hz10w

Digital Photography Review: Samsung HZ10W

The Digital Photography Review posted the specificaiton of Samsung HZ10W digital camera.
You may click the following link to get more information.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Samsung/samsung_hz10w.asp

CES 2009: Thursday Wrap Up - digital camera

Photo gallery: Samsung HZ10W hands onI wasn't able to delve into the new Samsung HZ10W compact ultrazoom as much as I'd hoped on Wednesday evening, but Samsung was more than happy to indulge my curiosity about the new launch on the show floor yesterday. To that end, we've posted a few hands-on shots showing off the new model.






Performance-wise, things are looking equally good for the new model. The HZ10W is comfortable in hand, easy to navigate, solidly built, and – most importantly – provides snappy response for snapshooting across the range. We noted briefly in Wednesday's show update that the interface had also received some work, and after a little more probing, it looks like Samsung has sort things nicely.


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Best electronic gadgets: Samsung 10.2 MP HZ10W

Yesterday Samsung has announced that Samsung 10.2 MP HZ10W compact ultrazoom concept will be coming to market later this month. The new Samsung model takes on stalwarts from Canon and Panasonic in one of the most in-demand segments of the market – pocket-sized long-zoom cameras.


Samsung 10.2 MP has a large set of great features that aren’t common to point-and-shoots, such as a 10.2MP ultrawide 24mm Schneider lens, and a 10x optical zoom. With the ability to fit more of a desired scene into the shot, users no longer have to worry about asking a group of people to stand closer together to make sure everyone is in the photo.





With telephoto capabilities up to 240mm, you can get photos from greater distances with equal levels of clarity, that’s equivalent to the 35mm film camera according to the Samsung. It’s also able of capturing 720PHD video at 30FPS, much like other cameras in it’s range. Users can also capture even more impressive landscape images, communicating the full beauty of a mountain range or even cityscape, as they see it, without having to decide what to exclude when pressing the shutter button. Price: only $300.



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http://www.pricy-spicy.com/best-electronic-gadgets-samsung-102-mp-hz10w/

Samsung digital camera HZ10W

Samsung Electronics showcased its compact, 10.2M digital camera at 2009 CES, which takes wide-angle to a new level.

Featuring an ultra-wide angle 24mm Schneider lens, the HZ10W goes beyond the 28mm wide angle focal length offered by other manufacturers while adding a powerful 10x optical zoom with telephoto capabilities of 240mm (35mm film equivalent).

Users can manually configure shutter speed, from 16 ~ 1/1,500 seconds, as well as adjust focus and aperture settings. Users can also dial in exposure in 1/3EV steps at a maximum of ±2EV and select a desired ISO value with options of 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and even 3200 at a reduced resolution of three mega-pixels.

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http://blog.persimpangan.com/blog/2009/01/09/samsung-digital-camera-hz10w/

Samsung's HZ10W arrives early with ultra-wide 24mm lens

Ooops. Samsung's 10.2 megapixel HZ10W camera has leaked onto the Internets a bit early. The wide-angle lens goes extra-wide with its 24mm (not 28mm) Schneider with 10x optical zoom stabilized with both optical and digital anti-shake tech.

It also captures 720p video at 30fps in H.264 format to SDHC cards if that's your thing. In addition to a presumably useful array of automatic face detection, Smile Shot (shoots a photo when the subject smiles) and Blink Detection (triggers 3x shots if a blink is detected), the camera also features manual control over shutter speed, focus, aperture, and ISO settings. Happy, pappy?

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http://www.crazyengineers.com/forum/ce-infocus/11465-samsungs-hz10w-arrives-early-ultra-wide-24mm-lens.html

Samsung Introduces HZ10W Digital Camera with 24mm Ultra-Wide Angle 10x Zoom

New HZ10W Offers HD Video and Addresses Need for Wider Focal Length and Longer Zoom LAS VEGAS, N.V., January 7, 2009 - Samsung's new HZ10W is a compact, 10.2 mega‑pixel digital camera that takes wide-angle to a new level.

Featuring an ultra-wide angle 24mm Schneider lens, the HZ10W goes beyond the 28mm wide‑angle focal length offered by other manufacturers while adding a powerful 10x optical zoom with telephoto capabilities of 240mm (35mm film equivalent).

Opportunities to enhance one's creativity thrive thanks to the wider focal length offered by the HZ10W's ultra-wide angle, 24mm lens. With the ability to fit more of a desired scene into the shot, users no longer have to worry about asking a group of people to stand closer together to make sure everyone is in the photo. Users can also capture even more impressive landscape images, communicating the full beauty of a mountain range or even cityscape, as they see it, without having to decide what to exclude when pressing the shutter button.

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http://www.cameratown.com/news/news.cfm?id=6966

Samsung Introduces HZ10W Wide Angle 10X Zoom Camera

Samsung has rolled out its HZ10W compact camera, offering an ample 24mm wide angle Schneider lens that zooms to 240mm. This 10x zoom camera features a 10-megapixel CCD image sensor, a 2.7-inch LCD screen and ISO range of from 80 to 1600.



“The mega-zoom HZ10W is one of the most feature-rich digital cameras in Samsung’s wide ranging family of digital imaging products,” said Tony Sorice, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Digital Imaging, at Samsung Electronics America.

The HZ10W also gives shooters the ability to capture video in 720p high-definition at 30 frames-per-second (fps), thanks to H.264 compression. The Samsung HZ10W will be available this month for $300.


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http://www.studiolighting.net/samsung-introduces-hz10w-wide-angle-10x-zoom-camera/

Samsung rolls out 24mm zoom digital camera

TechShout.com reviewed Samsungs 24mm zoom digital camera, HZ10W.

Please click here to review HZ10W.

http://www.techshout.com/cameras/2009/10/samsung-rolls-out-hz10w-24-mm-zoom-digital-camera/

Review: Imaging Resource - Samsung HZ10W Digital Camera

Samsung has today unveiled a compact digital camera that offers a generous 24mm wide angle.

The Samsung HZ10W has a 10.2 megapixel image sensor, and a Schneider-branded 10x optical zoom lens. Images on the HZ10W are framed on a 2.7" LCD display. The HZ10W's ISO sensitivity ranges from 80 to 1,600, and the camera offers both 13 scene modes for ease of use, plus the ability to select an aperture or shutter speed manually.

Importantly given the telephoto range available, the Samsung HZ10W includes true mechanical image stabilization. Other features of the HZ10W include 720p MPEG-4 video, SD / MMC storage, power from a proprietary lithium-ion battery pack, and a choice of NTSC / PAL video plus USB connectivity.

The Samsung HZ10W ships from January 2009 in either black or silver variants, with pricing set at about $300. More details are available in our Samsung HZ10W preview.

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Best Performance Compact Cameras of CES 2009

Samsung is attacking the performance compact market with the introduction of the Samsung HZ10w.

Handsome and unassuming, the Samsung HZ10w handled like an average compact and felt smaller than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 in our hands. Here at CES, we were impressed with the HZ10w's 24mm wide-angle lens, allowing us to frame more booth babes into our shots without having to back up significantly.

Samsung also went with new lenses this year, and the HZ10w struts with Schneider optics. Also noteworthy was the Samsung HZ10w's 10x optical zoom, which is a triumph, given the camera's compact size. The Samsung HZ10w shoots 720P 30fps video utilizing H.264 compression, which are specs that promise excelled video quality compared to Motion-JPEG. In back, the Samsung HZ10w has a 2.7" LCD, but we feel that Samsung could have easily fit a 3-incher on the back.

Nearly one third of the back is engulfed by a circular directional pad and three buttons. In other news, we like the shutter button zoom toggle, advanced manual control and Optical Image Stabilization. Overall, we liked what we saw, but it wasn't enough to dissuade us from the venerable Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. Price: $300. Release: January 2009.

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Samsung charts roadmap to be digicam number one

Last year, Samsung said it was aiming to be among the top three brands for digital cameras, and it seems the company has almost met its aim.

The Korean chaebol has just revealed an even more ambitious plan--to be the number one digicam brand within the next two or three years. Kim Soo Bong, vice president of the Strategy Marketing Team for the Digital Camera Division in Samsung Techwin, told CNET Asia that while many manufacturers, including Samsung, are sharing the number three position in the global digicam market now, the company is an "outstanding number three". He said this is possible because the company will differentiate itself from competitors by offering unique design, friendly user interface, better image quality, and superior performance.

Some key trends which Samsung will adopt for its snappers this year would be wide-angle optics, intelligent automatic shooting mode, and most importantly, user-friendliness. While Samsung's forecast for the digicam market this year isn't too optimistic, it will not adopt a lower pricing strategy. Compared to bigger players such as Canon and Sony, the Korean company admitted that its imaging products are not as strong.

However, it is sure of its direction and will attempt to win consumers' hearts by improving its shooters instead of using price point as an incentive. Regarding the hybrid system which was announced last year, Kim told us the camera is still under development. As to when it will be made available, he said 2010 is a good estimate but that the the company will analyze the market first for possible advantages. With regard to the pricing, Kim said this is undecided yet but will definitely be made affordable to consumers.

This shooter will probably compete in the same segment as the Micro Four Thirds system which is currently implemented only in the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. Click here for more information on Samsung's digicam lineup for CES.

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http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2009/01/09/samsung-charts-roadmap-to-be-digicam-number-one/

CES 2009: Best digital camera announcements so far

I love the specs on this camera: It’s a 10.2-megapixel 10x megazoom that’s relatively compact at just 4.13 x 2.4 x 1.4 inches. But what I really like is its ultra-wide lens, which goes from 24mm to 240mm (equivalent).

It offers the usual raft of features that are becoming ubiquitous (e.g., face, smile and blink detection) as well as both optical and digital image stabilization. Of particular interest is the ability to capture video in 720p high-definition at 30 fps, with both optical image stabilization and the 10x optical zoom being functional during video recording.

A nice touch is the ability to pause video recording and then resuming without having to save the clips as individual files. The HZ10W also serves up plenty of manual controls, such as shutter speed, focus, aperture, and exposure settings.

The camera will be available this month at a list price of $299.99. (Samsung also announced two other cameras–read Andrew Nusca’s post from Vegas here.)

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http://blogs.zdnet.com/digitalcameras/?p=392

Samsung provides interesting feature set for new megazoom camera

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.

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