Samsung’s New Cameras Line-up and Camcorder @ CES 2013

The Samsung ES95

The Samsung ES95 is the latest compact camera which promises to make great photography accessible for all.  With a 16.2 megapixel sensor and 5x optical zoom lens, clear images of your special moments are guaranteed to be captured through beautifully sharp imaging. The 1280 x 720p movie recording function means that videos of family and friends can be enjoyed at leisure in crystal clear quality on high definition TVs.

The elegant 67.5mm (2.7”) TFT LCD screen makes reviewing your photos on the go a simple process, allowing you to instantly recognize your favorite shots to share with friends and family, whether you’re capturing your child’s first steps right through to their graduation or wedding.

The ES95 has been designed explicitly to make photography a hassle free experience. The Smart Auto function automatically reviews and processes the scene you are about to shoot and selects the most appropriate of the camera’s16 different preset modes such as Portrait, Fireworks or Sunset. Object Tracking AF helps you to achieve clear images in even the most challenging photographic environments and will help to take great action pictures with blur-free results

Samsung’s innovative Perfect Portrait System provides an array of features which helps to create a great and flawless photographic experience through beautiful imaging. Modes such as ‘Beauty Shot’ instantaneously brightens your subjects appearance by automatically retouching the skin to produce a glowing result, removing any dark circles, blemishes or other imperfections so that you’ll always be looking your best. ‘Smile Shot’ recognizes when everyone in the frame is smiling and then automatically takes a picture to produce images full of life. Similarly, ‘Blink Detection Mode’ identifies if anyone in the portrait has their eyes closed, while ‘Red Eye Fix’ eliminates another pain point in photography, red eyes. The ES95 does the hard work for you to produce images which friends and family will be asking, “can you please use your camera for this picture?”

The Samsung QF30

The QF30, with 5M BSI CMOS sensor and 20x Optical/40x Digital Zoom, combines cutting-edge full HD camcorder technology, advanced Wi-Fi capabilities and new live streaming features, allowing users to share their recordings both on the go and in real time with friends and loved ones. The latest camcorder release from Samsung promises to deliver high quality video through innovative and intuitive features in a practical and affordable package.

Connectivity is integral to the design of the QF30. Part of the SMART Camera 2.0 range featuring integrated Wi-Fi connectivity, the QF30 allows users to upload video clips directly from the camcorder to the web. The QF30 is also the first Samsung camcorder to have an innovative live streaming feature through a new partnership with Ustream. Ustream is the leading live interactive broadcast platform, which allows anyone to stream to an audience of an unlimited size and allows viewers to watch and interact from computers, phones and tablets. The QF30 connects to the Ustream service via a Wi-Fi connection and broadcasts your video in real-time. Ustream can also be used for effective home monitoring – simply set up the QF30 in any room in the house and monitor your home via your Ustream channel from work, whilst on the road or whenever you’re out of the house via your own private Ustream channel.

Mobile Link provides a seamless connection between the QF30 and your smartphone so that users can send video clips from the former to the latter with complete ease. Users can then play back and enjoy their movies directly on their phone or even edit the clips using the dedicated smartphone app.

With the QF30, sharing videos with your friends has never been simpler – the Social Sharing function allows users to directly upload their recordings to social media sites at the touch of a button, providing instant access to movies for the people that matter. For the occasions you’re not ready to share straight away, PC Backup instantaneously provides an auto backup of movie files via web storage sites, ensuring those special moments are safe.

Spectacular images are achievable for all movie makers with the QF30 thanks to a host of simple functions which help create videos of outstanding quality, regardless of experience. For instance, the My Clip function allows users to tag the great scenes from their videos with the push of a button, which they can then play back to provide a show reel capturing the best moments from recordings.

The streamlined and compact design of the QF30, which comes in both black and white, is both easy to use and stylish – ideal for those looking for a camcorder which boasts advanced technology yet avoids overly complicated functions.

The Samsung ST72

The new Samsung ST72 is a compact and stylish camera, perfectly designed for capturing bright, vivid photographs and HD video on the go.  Featuring a 16.2 Megapixel CCD Sensor, 25mm wide angle F2.5 bright lens and 5x optical zoom, the ST72 can take high quality images in any conditions, while its 720p HD movie capture capabilities make it the perfect companion to take with you everywhere.

The ST72’s Smart Auto function makes it easy to take perfect pictures every time. When switched on, Smart Auto detects and analyses key elements of the scene you want to capture, then automatically adjusts the camera’s to one of 16 different preset modes such as Portrait, Action or Sunset, making sure you get the very best shot possible.

The Samsung ST72 also features Smart Filter and Magic Frame, giving users quick access to a series of creative effects which can be applied in fun and creative ways. Smart Filter includes a range of different effects such as Cartoon Filter, Fisheye, Retro or Oil Painting which are automatically applied to an image once it has been captured, giving it a truly unique look       . Magic Frame includes 12 preset frame templates to can be used to surround the subject of the image, allowing users to express different moods and personalities in the photos they take

In addition to the filters, Samsung’s popular Perfect Portrait System makes taking great photos quick and uncomplicated. This innovative system includes a host of useful modes including ‘Beauty Shot’, which retouches the skin of subjects to give them a bright and healthy look; ‘Face Detection’, which automatically detects all subjects in the shot and adjusts auto focus and exposure to ensure the best possible composition; ‘Self-Portrait’, an innovative feature which beeps when faces are positioned centrally in front of the lens so you can be confident of getting a great shot; ‘Smile Shot’, which automatically takes a picture when a smile is detected on everyone’s face; ‘Blink Detection Mode’, in which the camera will take a series of images if it detects any eyes are closed in the frame to ensure the final image features everyone with their eyes open, and ‘Red-Eye Fix’ which automatically eliminates any red eyes from the image.

When shooting really big or wide scenes, the ST72’s Live Panorama feature combined with its 25mm wide angle lens ensures nothing is missed out. Simply hold down the shutter button and sweep the camera across the whole scene you wish to capture. The ST72 will do all the hard work for you, producing a fantastic final panoramic image for you to cherish and share.

The Samsung WB2100

The new WB2100 is one of the latest editions to the WB series of long-zoom models. With 16.3 megapixels, 35 optical zoom and 25mm wide angle lens, the camera creates stunning long distance shots at ease with users able to effectively point and shoot for an enjoyable and high-powered photography experience.

The super telephoto camera captures moving pictures in full 1920×1080/60i high definition recording mode. Coupled with the “movie zoom” feature, the photographer can now become the director and generate close up and intimate pictures thanks to the 35x optical zoom that can be applied while in recording mode, with no interference seen to the overall movie experience.

The 16 megapixel BSI CMOS Sensor captures professional images, even in challenging conditions, due to Samsung’s scene recognition, Smart Auto, and Low Night Shot technology.

With Panorama users can see the final image before taking the shot via holding the shutter button down and sweeping across the scene, allowing the image to be viewed on the detailed 76.2mm (3.0”) LCD screen. The tilt display makes it easier than ever to take high and low angle shots, letting you capture your world from any angle you choose. In addition, the optical image stabilization function means blurry photos are a thing of the past. No need to reshoot.

With its sleek and stylish finish and fantastic image quality performance, this camera is ideal for practical and design conscience photographic enthusiasts who want to achieve detailed shots of architecture and nature alike. Designed with the customer in mind, the WB2100 comes with soft feeling hand grip providing the user with premium comfort and control.

Available in black or red, the unobtrusive WB2100 fits the camera lover’s lifestyle and carry bag.