Samsung unveils a lineup of 12 digital cameras


Bangalore: Samsung India has unveiled a lineup of 12 digital cameras that lets consumers capture and share images on the spot. The digital still camera range includes advanced ST700 with 2View screen, the WB700 with High Zoom lens and SH100 which the company claims to be the world's fastest Wireless camera model. "We understand that many of our customers come to us for the very best and most up-to-date technology available, which is why we have chosen to bring various innovations across our cameras series for both the advanced and novice photographer, giving a balance of professional quality imaging and the kind of usability anyone can master. On top of the core excellence of the technology, we deliver Smart Experiences through our new smart filters, the smart lens effect, zoom noise cancellation and Smart Touch UI, adding value throughout the photography experience," states R. Zutshi, Deputy MD, Samsung India. The SH100 is a compact, Wi-Fi enabled camera through which the users can share photos over the internet. Consumers can use Wi-Fi to get an automatic back up to their PCs or use DLNA to hook up to the HDTV. With the Remote Viewfinder function, you can hold the camera high over head while you can see a preview of the picture in real time on your phone screen. You can zoom in and out using the 26mm Wide Angle Lens with 5X optical zoom and access basic menu functions including parameters and shooting modes. The 14.2 MP SH100 is also equipped with Samsung's Smart Touch 3.0 that enables users to drag, click and control 'app-style' icons, flip through photos, and control a range of the camera's features quickly and intuitively. The SH100 is priced at 14,900. The WB700 camera features a 24mm wide Schneider Kreuznach lens as well as a 24X smart zoom function. It also features a 14 MP CCD sensor and Smart Filter 2.0. The camera uses an advanced noise reduction algorithm that cancels out the zoom noise. The WB is priced at 15,900. The ST700 has a 1.8 front LCD screen and is a dual screen camera. It comes with a 3.0 touch screen featuring Samsung's Smart Touch 3.0 feature on the back of the camera. The ST700 features a 16.1 MP image sensor and a 26mm 5x optical zoom lens. The camera is priced at 16,990. The other models in the ST series include the 16MP ST6500 priced at 13,990,the 14 MP ST90 priced 9,490, ST65 priced at Rs 7,490 and the 10 MP ST 30 priced at 5,990 respectively.