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Samsung L77

Pre-PMA 2007: Last is the new Samsung L77. This super slim (21mm thick) 7-million pixel features a non-extending 7x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD, ISO to 1600 and Samsung's 'ASR' Advanced Shake Reduction system (which offers a slight variation on the usual ISO boosting method, but is not a mechanical or optical system).

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Samsung Cameras unveils the L77 - the World’s thinnest 7-mega pixel/7x optical zoom lens camera

Thursday 8th February – Samsung today announced the launch of the outstandingly designed, super slim 7 mega pixel L77, equipped with a compelling 7x internal optical zoom lens, it’s perfect for those looking for the latest in sleek design and premium digital compact camera performance. At just 21.mm wide, the L77 can easily fit in the pocket so that you’re always ready to capture the moment – whether that’s through photographs, sound recordings or short film clips.

The L77 has an elegant metal body and features a 2.5” TFT LCD for bright and clear viewing of images taken, and comes equipped with Samsung’s ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) image stabilisation system to ensure the best shots are achieved even in dimly lit conditions.

At 30fps, the sleek L77 can easily capture moving action and is able to record in MPEG-4 VGA for TV-quality film clips. For added convenience, editing film clips and photographs is possible through the L77’s in-built editing capabilities. Whilst reviewing photographs or film it’s simple to trim, resize, or add effects without having to wait until you’re back at a home computer.

“The Samsung L77 combines leading edge design with the very latest in digital camera technology. Its 7x optical internal zoom lens and its ultra-thin design are the perfect embodiment of quality and style." says Robert King, Commercial Director, Samsung Cameras.

The Samsung L77 - the World’s slimmest 7 Mega pixel/7x optical zoom lens camera - will be available from leading high street and online retailers from April 2007. Customers requiring further information should call 00 800 122 637 27 or visit www.samsungcamera.co.uk

Samsung L77 specifications

Sensor	• 1/2.5 " Type CCD • 7.4 million pixels total • 7.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• 3072 x 2304 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1024 x 768 • 3072 x 1728 (16:9) • 3072 x 2048 (3:2)
Movie clips	• 640 x 480 @ 30 / 15fps • 320 x 240 @ 30 / 15fps
File formats	• JPEG Exif 2.2 • DCF • DPOF 1.1 • QuickTime MPEG-4
Lens	• 38 - 266mm (35mm equiv) • 7x optical zoom
Image stabilization	No
Conversion lenses	No
Digital zoom	up to 5x
Focus	TTL auto focus
Focus distance	• Normal: 80cm - infinity (wide, 100cm - infinity (tele) • Macro: 10 cm - 80cm (wide) 100 cm - 150cm ( tele) • Auto Macro: 10 - infinity (wde) 100 cm - infinity (tele)
Metering	• Multi • Spot • Center
ISO sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 50 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV in 0.33EV steps
Shuttter speed	1 - 1/1250sec
Aperture	F3.5 - 5.3
Modes	• Program AE • Auto • Effect • EPS • Scene • Single • Continuous • AEB • Interval
Scene modes	• Night • Portrait • Children • Landscape • Text • Close-up • Sunset • Dawn • Backlight • Fireworks • Beach & Snow
White balance	• Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent H • Fluorescent L • Tungsten • Custom
Self timer	2 or 10sec, Double (10sec, 2sec)
Continuous shooting	n/a
Image parameters	• Sharpness: Soft, Normal , Vivid • Effect: Normal, B&W, Sepia, Red, Blue, Green, Negative. RGB
Flash	• Auto • Auto & Red-eye reduction • Fill-in flash • Slow sync • Flash off • Range: 0.2 - 5.1m (wide) 0.4 - 3.3m (tele)
Viewfinder	No
LCD monitor	• 2.5-inch TFT • 230,000 pixels
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 • VIdeo out
Print compliance	PictBridge 1.0
Storage	SD / MMC card compatible
Power	• Rechargeable battery NP-700 • AC Charger
Weight (no batt)	n/a
Dimensions	94 x 57 x 21 mm