Hands-On Review: Samsung HMX-QF20 HD Flash Camcorder with Wi-Fi

The Samsung HMX-QF20 HD Flash Camcorder allows you to record 1080i and 720p movies in a highly simple and intuitive manner. This camcorder features a minimal design with an efficient user interface. Most of the settings on the camcorder are controlled via the 2.7” touch-screen LCD or with the single home button. For greater flexibility, this camera incorporates Samsung’s switch grip technology, which allows you to rotate the camera upside-down in order to use left-handed or vertically; the display on the LCD will flip automatically for you, too.

Movies and 5.3MP stills are recorded to SD media and can be instantly uploaded to social networking sites when you are located within a Wi-Fi hotspot. Additionally, you can sync your files with your computer or monitor videos live on a TV while shooting when connected to a local network. In regard to optics, the QF20 features a 20x optical zoom Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan lens with a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 38.4-768mm. Instantly apply background music and edit your videos or photos. For further editing on a computer, the camcorder features built-in Intelli-Studio 3.0 software, which runs automatically when your camcorder is connected to a PC via USB.