SAMSUNG ANNOUNCES PAIR OF DURABLE COMPACT CAMERAS ALLOWING USERS TO GET ADVENTUROUS WITH THEIR PHOTOS
Waterproof AQ100 and Durable SL605 Offer High-End Features in Protective Frames
Anaheim, CA (February 20, 2010) – - Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today added two 12 mega-pixel point and shoots to its digital camera lineup for 2010 – the durable SL605 and the waterproof AQ100. Thanks to their elements focused design, the AQ100 and the SL605 grant peace of mind and allow users to focus on taking the perfect shot, rather than worrying about damage to the camera. The AQ100 and the SL605 will be on display during PMA 2010, February 21-23, in the Samsung booth, #2227, in the Anaheim Convention Center.
“Memories can happen at any given moment and in any environment,” said Mr. SJ Park, CEO of Samsung Digital Imaging Company. “Further diversifying and expanding the range of digital imaging solutions available from Samsung, consumers can rely on these durable compacts to perform in the most challenging of environments as they’re both built to last and feature packed for the highest-quality results.”
AQ100
Offering extraordinary capabilities, the slim (0.78” thick) AQ100 was developed for use in up to 10 feet of water and thanks to the camera’s exceptional low-light performance, it’s capable of taking bright images at that depth. Whether taking photos of friends and family in the pool or a school of fish while snorkeling in the ocean, users will benefit from the AQ100’s dedicated Aqua mode, which will optimize camera settings for the best possible underwater photos.
A powerful camera on land or in water, the AQ100 boasts an ample, 5x optical inner zoom lens complete with Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blurry images. Additionally, the AQ100 features a bright, 2.7 inch TFT-LCD screen for framing and reviewing images.
In addition to taking beautiful still images, consumers can also record impressive 720p HD video above or below the water. The AQ100 offers image stabilization while recording video and for complete simplicity, it has Smart Auto (Still & Movie) scene recognition technology which fine tunes both video and picture settings for the best possible results. All the users have to do is point and shoot.
SL605
The new SL605 was designed with durability in mind, and offers consumers Samsung’s Anti scratch Mask, which safeguards the camera from any unwanted scratches during everyday use. Furthermore, key areas of the Samsung SL605, including the bottom, buttons and areas surrounding the 2.7-inch TFT-LCD (230,000 pixel), are rubberized to further protect the camera from elements such as dust, dirt or sand.
Beyond its durability, users will also benefit from the Samsung SL605’s internal 27mm wide angle, 5x optical zoom lens, which gives them the ability to take sharp and detailed images from any distance. With a wide-angle lens at their fingertips, users will be able to capture more of a desired scene, such as landscapes or large groups of friends and family. The SL605 offers standard definition, VGA video recording and also features Samsung’s intuitive and easy-to-use Smart Auto scene recognition technology.
Samsung has also incorporated a Smart Night Mode in the new SL605, which will allow consumers to capture sharp, properly exposed images when shooting at night. Typically, a flash can be too bright and wash out one’s subject when used in low-light or night-time settings, ruining what could have been a great image. With Samsung’s new Smart Night Mode, this is no longer an issue as consumers can now increase or decrease the power of the flash to ensure the perfect shot, the way they want, each and every time.
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I just bought this camera at Best Buy and it is so awesome!! Great features and really easy to use. Plus, awesome picture quality! Great buy in an overwhelming world of point and shoot digital cameras.
I have never owned a Samsung camera but my husband and I are fans of Samsung products. We already own a Samsung LCD TV, Blue Ray Player and surround sound system so we are aware of the excellent quality in the Samsung line of electronics. When my 7MP Kodak finally died I had researched several cameras before actually going out to buy one. We went to the store set on buying a Canon because my husband (a photographer) has an SLR by Canon. We found this Samsung and not only do the features match (if not outshine) the $200 Canon but this camera is a downright steal at $130! We bought it thinking we would try it out and return it within the 30 days if we don’t like it. I will NOT be returning it. The pictures are crisp even in the lower MP range and the smart auto mode is pure genius. I love it and I am so happy that I can use the $100 I saved on something else! I am definitely a believer in Samsung’s products and I have now added digital cameras to my list of Samsung winners!
Great camera for the $, much better than the one I was using which cost 3 times as much.
i’ve bought this camera from ebay and can’t wait until i receive it. i’ve never owned a camera before, but when i read about the features that this camera has, i bought it instantly. Samsung products are always cool and i’m pretty sure they will never disappoints me.