Six New Digital Cameras Elevate Stature of SL-Series with High-Performance Features
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. - March 31, 2009 - Samsung Electronics America presented six new SL?Series digital cameras at Spring Fever 2009 in New York City. Elevating the stature of the popular and user-friendly SL-Series, the six new models deliver a full range of innovative features allowing consumers to experience higher-end performance at more affordable price points.
The SL820, SL620, and SL420
Samsung's new 12.2 mega-pixel SL820 and SL620, and 10.2 mega-pixel SL420, offer users powerful 5x optical zooms paired with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blur caused by hand movements. With the SL820, users have access to a 28mm wide?angle lens, while the SL620 and SL420 offer a standard 35mm lens. Users can also frame their shots and review their images on the cameras' large LCD screens. The SL820 and SL620 feature a three?inch LCD and the SL420 features a 2.7 inch LCD.
A first for Samsung's SL-Series, the new SL820 offers consumers high-definition video recording at a resolution of 720p, as well as HDMI connectivity, allowing the camera to be connected to an HDTV through a cradle for reviewing footage and photos. The camera also utilizes H.264 compression, an advanced codec that allows users to record video for longer periods of time. The SL620 and SL420 offer users MJPEG video recording at a resolution of 640x480. For added versatility, consumers can use the cameras' 5x optical zooms and Optical Image Stabilization while recording video.
The SL820, SL620 and SL420 offer an array of automatic controls, including Samsung's Smart Auto mode. When selected, Smart Auto will automatically choose from one of the cameras' 11 scene modes, determining which best suits the environment the user may be shooting in. For example, if the user is taking a photo of a mountain range, Smart Auto will automatically select the Landscape scene mode. If the user then proceeds to take a photo of an individual, Smart Auto will switch to the Portrait scene mode - no manual interaction is required.
In addition to Smart Auto, the SL820, SL620 and SL420 also feature Samsung's proprietary Smart Album program. Smart Album is a useful tool which allows users to easily search for a specific image they have saved on their memory card. Smart Album automatically organizes the user's digital images and gives them the ability to narrow their search based on specific criteria. Users can quickly sort by the date or week the image was taken, the overall color tone, as well as whether they're searching for portraits or specific file types, including photos, videos, or voice memos.
Other automatic features found on all three cameras include Face Detection, Blink Detection, and Smile Shot. Designed to help capture better portraits and group shots of family and friends, Face Detection technology detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure to ensure better composition and image quality. Smile Shot automatically triggers the cameras to take a photo only when a smile is detected on the subjects' faces, and Blink Detection will automatically fire two consecutive shots if a subject's eyes are closed. The SL820, SL620 and SL420 also include Beauty Shot, a unique functionality which will automatically brighten and even out skin tones as well as remove blemishes.
The SL202, SL102, SL30
Ideally suited for families and entry-level shooters looking for an easy-to-use digital camera, the 10.2 mega-pixel SL202, SL102 and SL30 present users with a range of features that will help them effortlessly capture digital images without having to worry about becoming entrenched in technical specifications or terminology. The three cameras offer consumers a quality Samsung lens with a 3x optical zoom, as well as Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blurry images.
The SL202 and SL102 boast a stylish, compact design which is accentuated by an elegant, brushed metal finish. Powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, the SL202 and SL102 give users the ability to record high?quality MJPEG video at VGA resolution with a frame rate of 30fps. The video, along with photos, can be reviewed on the cameras' 2.7 inch LCD screens.
When it comes to snapping digital images, the SL202 and SL102 offer users a host of easy?to?use, automatic features, including Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, and Beauty Shot. The SL202 goes a step further, offering Samsung's new Smart Auto mode and Smart Album program.
For added convenience, the SL30 is powered by easily available, AA alkaline batteries, assuring end-users that they can find a replaceable power source no matter where they may be. Like the SL202 and SL102, the SL30 also offers users MJPEG, VGA video recording, Face Detection, which detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure, as well as Beauty Shot, which automatically enhances subjects' skin tones. Photos and videos can be reviewed on the camera's 2.5 inch LCD screen.
About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, digital consumer electronics and home appliance products, including HDTVs, home theater systems, MP3 players, digital imaging products, refrigerators and washing machines. A recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology, Samsung is the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit www.samsung.com for more information.
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