Samsung makes recording and sharing amazing video easy for everyone
with three new camcorders, led by the family-friendly and
ultra-connected QF20
LAS VEGAS—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global
leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced
today the latest additions to its family of camcorders, offering a range
of innovative features that appeal to film-makers of all abilities and
ambitions. The new QF20 takes Samsung’s innovative Switch Grip feature
one step further for even easier recording. The QF20 also introduces
Wi-Fi connectivity to the camcorder line, revolutionizing the storing
and sharing of movies. The F80, meanwhile, is the range’s go-anywhere
family-friendly companion, while the W300’s rugged design is perfect for
the on-the-road adventurer.
Flexible family fun with the Q20/QF20
The Q20 follows on from the popular and innovative Q10, incorporating
the new Switch Grip II which now includes the Vertical Recording
feature, increasing flexibility with three recording angles. The Switch
Grip means that however the camcorder is held, the digital, triaxial
acceleration sensor inside recognizes the angle and turns the LCD
display so it’s easy to see and control recording from any angle. The
QF20 also boasts innovative Wi-Fi capability for uploading and sharing
content, along with Auto-Backup to help quickly and securely backup your
memories to your chosen PC.
The Q20’s stylish design houses 1080i Full HD recording, 20x optical
zoom and creative functions in a slim and portable form. Ideal for busy
young families, it is a lightweight and easy-to-use grab-and-go
companion. Samsung’s new ‘Shake It’ feature incorporated in the Q20
gives an extra sense of fun to family movies, allowing artistic effects
to be added randomly with a simple shake of the camera and Art time
lapse effects including reverse time lapse can allow anyone to unleash
their creativity! Meanwhile the camcorder’s One Touch recording function
and touch-LCD make it easier than ever to control recording and editing
on-the-go.
The all-terrain W300/W350 for extreme shots in extreme conditions
The W300 is the latest in Samsung’s rugged range of pocket
camcorders, designed as the ideal companion for sports and outdoor
enthusiasts. Water-proof up to five meters, shock-proof from heights of
up to two meters and dust-proof, it allows users to capture all the
action and adventure of an outdoor lifestyle in 1080/30p Full HD video.
Its innovative range of value-adding features make it perfectly suited
to extreme use, while its optional floating bumper featured in the W350
enables filming while floating the camcorder on water. The 5M BSI CMOS
Sensor and F/2.2 Bright Lens also facilitate low-light shooting for high
quality images.
Fun family moments in HD with the F80
The F80 is a family-friendly option that offers HD capabilities and
upgraded image quality in an affordable and stylish package, full of
intelligent features and powered by HDMI. With 52x optical zoom and 65x
intelli-zoom, the F80 brings users closer to the action. The F80 also
features 1280 x 720 30p recording for smooth and clear video capturing
in clear and bright detail on the 1/3.2” 5M pixel CMOS Sensor as well as
1080i video upscaling via HDMI and the Smart Background Music II
feature makes it easy to add a custom soundtrack to make movies truly
memorable.
Mr. Myoung Sup Han, Senior Vice President and Head of the Digital
Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics said, “Our latest camcorder
line-up is our strongest yet, offering the perfect camcorder for every
lifestyle and budget. The new QF20 we’re delighted to be able to offer
Wi-Fi capabilities to make sharing and saving people’s special memories
easier than ever. Whether it’s for an active family, outdoors enthusiast
or budding director, each camcorder in our range offers stand-out
design and functions to make creativity come alive.”
Create memories that are works of art
Each new camcorder in Samsung’s new line-up offers creative options
to bring movies to life easily and without the need for editing
experience or even a computer! My Clip, found across the whole range, is
a simple way to bookmark the most important parts of the action as they
happen so that users can pick the best moments for an instantly edited
‘highlights’ montage. The upgraded Smart BGM II (Background Music)
function adds atmosphere to movies by letting users sync their music,
automatically adjusting volume under/over a video clip. All the
camcorders also feature brilliant still shots – for moments when only a
snapshot will do
Visit Samsung’s booth to experience this future technology firsthand.
Samsung’s product line will be displayed January 10-13 at booth #12004
in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Full details,
video content and product images are available at the Samsung microsite
at: http://www.samsungces.com. The press conference will also be streamed live from: http://www.samsungces.com or http://www.global.samsungtomorrow.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies
with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing
approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the
company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine
independent business units: Digital Media & Communications,
comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication
Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and
Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized
for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic,
environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the
world’s most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones
Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com