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SAMSUNG Extends SL-Series with Four New Models |
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Written by Dragana Dimitrijevic
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Friday, 20 February 2009 |
Samsung Electronics America extended its SL-Series with the introduction of four new models, comprising two 12.2 mega-pixel and two 10 mega-pixel digital cameras.
The SL820 and SL620
Samsung’s new 12.2 mega-pixel SL820 and SL620 offer users 3-inch LCD screens and 5x optical zooms. With the SL820, users have access to a 28mm wide angle lens, while the SL620 offers a standard 35mm lens. Both the SL820 and SL620 are paired with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blur caused by hand movements. Shooters have the option of simply using Optical Image Stabilization, ideal for well lit environments, or choosing Dual Image Stabilization and combining the strengths of Optical and Digital Image Stabilization.
The SL820 offers 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 offers users advanced MPEG-4 video recording at a resolution of 640x480. For added versatility, with both the SL820 and SL620, consumers can use the cameras’ 5x optical zooms and Optical Image Stabilization while recording video.
Other automatic features found on the SL820 and SL620 include Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, and Beauty Shot.
The SL202 and SL30
The 10 mega-pixel SL202 and SL30 offer consumers a Samsung lens with a 3x optical zoom, as well as Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blurry images. The SL202 boasts a stylish, compact design which is accentuated by brushed metal finish. Powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, the SL202 gives 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 SL202’s 2.7 inch LCD screen. Other automatic controls found on the SL202 include Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot and Beauty Shot.
The SL30 is powered by easily available, AA alkaline batteries and like the SL202, 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.
The SL820 will be available in May 2009 at an MSRP of $279.99.
The SL620 will be available in March 2009 at an MSRP of $199.99.
The SL202 will be available in March 2009 at an MSRP of $149.99
The SL30 will be available in March 2009 at an MSRP of $99.99
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