New York, November 21, 2012 – Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY Camera in America. The camera will be available in America on November 29 in white and black colors. The Samsung GALAXY Camera, first unveiled at IFA in August, combines the superb photography experience, Android™4.1 Jelly Bean and connectivity via 3G/4G + Wi-Fi. World’s first camera with networking capabilities. The Samsung GALAXY Camera ushers in a new era of visual communication, allowing you to take, view, edit and share high-quality photos and videos anywhere, anytime – all with one device.
“Samsung has once again demonstrated its uniqueness by combining advanced mobile and digital photography capabilities in an innovative new product. Working closely with the Mobile and Digital Imaging Business Departments, the company has created the first camera with extensive network connectivity enabling users to take colorful, high-quality photos and videos and share them instantly on their favorite social networks or send them to family and friends, without the restrictions common in traditional cameras.
Samsung GALAXY Camera offers these and many other capabilities in a beautiful package with a clear user interface inside,” said Jaisul Yu, vice president of Samsung Electronics HQ for CIS countries.
The first camera with network connectivity Samsung GALAXY Camera provides access to 3G/4G + Wi-Fi networks, allowing users from around the world to share unlimited data, as well as the functions of a smartphone. Sending high-quality photos to your favorite social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram is easier than ever.
Double-bandwidth Wi-Fi connection with link bonding ensures maximum transfer speeds. Capture, view, edit and send photos at the touch of a button.
In addition, Samsung GALAXY Camera provides unsurpassed photo quality, which far surpasses the cameras of existing smartphones. The camera features a 21x optical zoom, super-bright 16-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor and Smart Mode technology that offers 15 photo modes and default shooting settings for easy, professional-quality photos. Smart Mode by Samsung to take clear shots in any situation, making the Samsung GALAXY Camera a joy to use.
The resulting images can be viewed on an ultra-clear 4.8-inch 121.1 mm touchscreen display. But the screen is not only useful for this. Users can edit their photos with Photo Wizard, a versatile set of 35 photo retouching tools that uses an ultra-fast quad-core processor. The Paper Artist app, which became popular after the release of the Samsung GALAXY Note II smartphone, also allows for quick photo editing.
Samsung GALAXY Camera launches on Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean , so users will have access to more than 600,000 apps on Google Play. In addition, the Android OS supports a full-fledged browser and allows you to configure the camera as you like.
The Samsung GALAXY Camera will be available in America on November 29th, 2012 with a recommended retail price of 23,990 Dollars.
Samsung invites you to celebrate the launch of the GALAXY Camera in America:
Launch date: November 29th 2012., 19:00
Location:
New York: Samsung Gallery, ul. Tverskaya, 22
New York: Samsung, Atrium Shopping mall, 3, Zelenogradskaya str. 33 Zemlyanoy Val St., 1st floor
New York: White Wind Digital, European Shopping Mall, pl. Tverskaya Square, 2, Kievsky vokzal. 2
St. Petersburg: Samsung, Grand Canyon Shopping Mall, 154A Engelsa Ave
Specifications Samsung GALAXY Camera
| Matrix | 16.3 1/2 effective megapixels.3″ BSI CMOS |
| Lens | 21x optical zoom, wide angle, 23 mm, F2.8 wide angle ~ 5.9(body |
| Image Stabilizer | Optical Image Stabilizer OIS |
| Display | HD Super Clear Touch 121.2 mm 4.8 inches , 308 ppi |
| Light Sensitivity | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Network | 4G, 3G HSPA+ 21 Mbps : 850 900 1900 2100 MHz |
| Processor | 1.4GHz quad-core processor |
| OS | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean |
| Memory | 8GB + memory card slot: micro SDSC, micro SDHC, micro SDXC |
| Picture | JPEG format, 16 Mpix, 14 Mpix, 12 Mpix wide. , 10 Mpix, 5 Mpix, 3 Mpix, 2 Mpix wide. , 1 Mpix |
| Video | MP4 Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC Full HD 1920×1080 30 fps Time Lapse Photography 768 x 512 WVGA 120fps |
| Video output | HDMI 1.4 |
| More features | 15 modes: beautiful portrait, best shot, continuous shot, best portrait, landscape, macro, still image, rich color, panorama, waterfall, silhouette, sunset, night, fireworks, light trail |
| Share shot, Auto Cloud Back-up | |
| Smart Content Manager, Paper Artist, Photo Wizard, Movie Wizard | |
| Voice Control, Time Lapse, S Planner, S Suggest | |
| All Share Play, Drop box Family Story downloadable from Samsung Apps store | |
| Google™ mobile services | Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude Google Play, Google+, You Tube, GoogleTalk, Google Local, Google Navigation, Google Chrome browser, Google Play Books, Google Play Movies |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Connecting | WiFi a/b/g/n, WiFi HT40 GPS GLONASS
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| Battery | 1650mAh |
| Dimensions | 128.7 x 70.8 x 19.1mm |
| Weight | 300 g |
* All features, specifications and other product information contained herein, including product benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability and features are subject to change without notice.
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Wow, the first Samsung GALAXY Camera sounds really interesting! I wonder what its key features are and if it has any unique abilities compared to other cameras on the market. How does it integrate with the GALAXY ecosystem, and is it primarily geared towards photography enthusiasts or casual users? Also, are there any limitations or drawbacks to consider before purchasing? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
When will the first Samsung GALAXY Camera be available for purchase and where can it be found?