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Samsung introduce two new digital cameras

Samsung UK has recently announced two new additions to their Digimax range, the 420 and 360. The Digimax 420 offers a 4 megapixel resolution, while the 360 offers 3.2 megapixels. Both have with 3x optical zoom lenses (35mm equiv. to 38mm - 114mm) and 16Mb internal memories, which can be upgraded using SD cards. The Digimax 420 is priced at around £300 and the Digimax 360 at around £250.

SAMSUNG ADDS TO DIGIMAX RANGE WITH TWO NEW MODELS

Samsung is adding to its successful digital portfolio, with the launch of the Digimax 420 and Digimax 360.

The new models offer excellent quality images and both are packed with features. The Digimax 420 offers a 4 mega pixel resolution, while the 360 offers 3.2 mega pixels, both giving sharp pictures with accurate colour tones.

Each camera boasts a high quality Samsung SHD lens (equivalent to 38mm - 114mm in 35mm format), with 3x optical and 4 x digital zoom. Focusing ranges from 6cm close up to infinity.

All images are displayed on a colour TFT LCD screen and stored on the cameras' 16Mb internal memories, which can be upgraded using SD cards. Both still images and movie clips with sound can be recorded, the time limited only to how much memory is available.

The Digimax 420 and 360 support a variety of power sources including AA alkaline, Ni-MH, CR-V3 Lithium-ion Batteries and AC adapter.

Digimax 420 and 360 features include:

• Mechanical and electronic shutter
• Flash modes - auto, auto & red-eye reduction, slow sync, fill-in flash
• White balance - auto, daylight, cloudy, sunset, fluorescent, tungsten
• Self timer
• Histogram display
• Image play in single image, thumbnails, slide show, movie clip

The sleek silver design, and easy usage means the Digimax cameras are ideal for either first time buyers or experienced digital photographers.

The Digimax 420 is priced at around £300 and the Digimax 360 at around £250. Both can be found in leading camera stockists.

Digimax 420 Specifications

Image Sensor	4.0 Mega pixels
Lens	SHD Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm Digital Zoom: Still Image mode :1.0X~ 4.0X, Play mode : 1.0X~5.0X(depends on image size)
Viewfinder	Real Image Optical viewfinder, 1.5" color TFT LCD
Focusing	Auto Focus
Shutter	Mechanical and Electronic shutter
Exposure	Program AE, Metering (C.W.A. & Spot)
Flash	Auto / Auto & Red - eye reduction / Slow sync / Fill-in flash / Flash off
White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Sunset / Fluorescent / Tungsten
Effects	Normal, B&W, Sepia
Shooting	Scene Modes : Normal, Night Scene Shooting : Single, Continuous, AEB Histogram : Still mode & Play mode(with Shutter Speed, F. No.)
Movie Clip	Size : 15fps For 320x240 with Voice (Recording time : memory capacity dependent)
Storage	Internal memory : 16MB flash memory External memory(optional):SD /MMC Card (Upto256MB guaranteed) Image Size: Large : 2272x1704 pixels Medium : 1120x840 pixels Small : 544x408 pixels Photo: 2272x1504 pixels File Format: Still Image : JPEG (DCF), DPOF, EXIF Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG)
Image Play	Single image / Thumbnails / Slide show/ Movie Clip
Interface	Digital output connector : USB DC power input connector : 3.3V
Power Source	Included :2 x Alkaline Battery Optional :2 x Ni-MH batteries/I-Pack CR-V3 Lithium-ion Battery/AC adapter * Included battery may vary depending on sales region.
Dimensions	109.7x59x39.6mm
Software	Camera Drivers: Storage Driver (Windows98//98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.0~10.2) Application: MGI PhotoSuite, Digimax Viewer

Digimax 360 Specifications

Image Sensor	3.2 Mega pixels
Lens	SHD Lens f = 7.7 ~ 23.1mm (35mm film equivalent : 38~114mm) Still Image mode :1.0X~ 4.0X Play mode : 1.0X~5.0X(depends on image size)
Viewfinder	Real image optical viewfinder 1.5" color TFT LCD
Focusing	Auto focus
Shutter	Mechanical and Electronic shutter
Exposure	Program AE Metering : C.W.A. and Spot
Flash	Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off
White Balance	Auto / Daylight /Cloudy/ Sunset / Fluorescent / Tungsten
Effects	Normal, B&W, Sepia
Shooting	Still Image: Modes : Normal, Night Scene Continuous : Single, Continuous, AEB Self-timer : 10 sec., 2 sec., Remocon (optional)
Storage	Internal memory : 16MB flash memory External memory(optional):SD /MMC Card (Upto256MB guaranteed) Image Size: Large : 2272x1704 pixels Medium : 1120x840 pixels Small : 544x408 pixels Photo: 2272x1504 pixels File Format: Still Image : JPEG (DCF), DPOF, EXIF Movie Clip : AVI (MJPEG)
Image Play	Single image / Thumbnails / Slide show / Movie Clip
Interface	Digital output connector : USB DC power input connector : 3.3V
Power Source	Included :2 x Alkaline Battery Optional :2 x Ni-MH batteries/I-Pack CR-V3 Lithium-ion Battery/AC adapter * Included battery may vary depending on sales region.
Dimensions	109.7x59x39.6mm
Software	Camera Drivers: Storage Driver (Windows98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.x or later) Application: MGI PhotoSuite, Digimax Viewer 2.0

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