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Samsung L201 Digital Camera (Silver)

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Samsung L201 Digital Camera (Silver)
Key Features
  • 10.2 Megapixels
  • 3x Optical Zoom
  • 2.7" LCD Display
  • High Sensitivity (ISO 1600)
The Samsung L201 Digital Camera (Silver) is a super-slim 10.2 megapixel camera that incorporates a 3x optical zoom lens, in a sleek and durable metal body that, at just 20mm thick, can easily fit in any pocket. Advanced features include Digital Image Stabilization, Face Detection with Self Portrait Mode, and High ISO to ensure the best shots are achieved even in dimly lit conditions. The camera can also capture TV quality video while allowing for use of the zoom lens when recording - a unique feature for a compact digital camera. The L201 features a 2.7" TFT color LCD for bright and clear viewing when taking or reviewing images, while the easy-to-use interface means that you're always ready to capture the moment whether through photographs, sound recordings or short film clips.

The L201 Makes hooting easy for photo enthusiasts and novices alike with a Function Description guide that provides easy to understand descriptions of each setting and a Photo Help guide to help users better understand the camera by providing a guided tour of the cameras functions accompanied by easy-to-follow shooting tips. After shooting, the camera has a large selection of built-in editing functions so your pictures will have exactly the look you envisioned, and then you can show off your pictures along with music and visually stunning dissolves using the Multi Slide Show function. The L201 is also a great camera for traveling thanks to the multi-charging system which provides several options for charging the camera when on the go.

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Samsung L201 Overview

The Samsung L201 Digital Camera (Silver) is a super-slim 10.2 megapixel camera that incorporates a 3x optical zoom lens, in a sleek and durable metal body that, at just 20mm thick, can easily fit in any pocket. Advanced features include Digital Image Stabilization, Face Detection with Self Portrait Mode, and High ISO to ensure the best shots are achieved even in dimly lit conditions. The camera can also capture TV quality video while allowing for use of the zoom lens when recording - a unique feature for a compact digital camera. The L201 features a 2.7" TFT color LCD for bright and clear viewing when taking or reviewing images, while the easy-to-use interface means that you're always ready to capture the moment whether through photographs, sound recordings or short film clips.

The L201 Makes hooting easy for photo enthusiasts and novices alike with a Function Description guide that provides easy to understand descriptions of each setting and a Photo Help guide to help users better understand the camera by providing a guided tour of the cameras functions accompanied by easy-to-follow shooting tips. After shooting, the camera has a large selection of built-in editing functions so your pictures will have exactly the look you envisioned, and then you can show off your pictures along with music and visually stunning dissolves using the Multi Slide Show function. The L201 is also a great camera for traveling thanks to the multi-charging system which provides several options for charging the camera when on the go.

10.2 Megapixel Resolution
The Samsung L201 can capture images with a resolution of 10.2 megapixels so you'll have more than enough image quality to produce stunning poster size prints or crop into the details of your image. The Camera also has settings to take high resolution 3:2 snapshot format and 16:9 wide format images
3x Optical Zoom Lens
The 3x optical zoom provides an equivalent zoom range of 35-105mm, and combined with the 5x digital zoom the L201 can provide a total zoom range of 15x
Digital Image Stabilization
The Samsung Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) technology utilizes the enhanced sensitivity of Samsung's imaging sensor to boost he cameras shutter speed and ensure that you'll be able to capture beautifully clear images - even in low-light situations
High Sensitivity ISO
The image sensor of the L201 allows for an ISO equivalent of 1600 and minimizes the image blur caused by camera shake when shooting in low light, and also helps to freeze the action with moving subjects. Furthermore, the auto sensitivity feature automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the ambient exposure conditions up to ISO 1600
Movie Recording
The L201 captures broadcast quality video (640 x 480 @ 30fps) for an enhanced video shooting experience, plus lower resolution recording is available for home viewing or internet use, and you can even edit your movies right on the camera itself. Furthermore, the camera allows for use of the 3x Optical zoom while recording a movie clip - an unusual feature for a compact digital camera
11 Scene Modes
Choose the scene mode that best fits your shooting situation and the camera will automatically adjust its setting accordingly, so you can be sure of getting great pictures effortlessly
Face Detection Function
The Face Detection function is able to distinguish faces from the rest of the background and automatically focus on them. It can then adjust the brightness of the faces so that your portraits come out perfect every time. It even takes the guesswork out of taking self portraits, The Self Portrait function provides a beeping sound to notify you when your face is properly positioned and it's time to take the shot, and it can see up to three faces for group self portraits
Motion Timer
The Motion Timer function makes it simple to get yourself in to a group portrait. Once the Motion Timer function is set, pressing the shutter button prepares the camera to start taking pictures, and as soon as everyone in the image is ready for shooting and stops moving, the camera automatically takes the picture. Now there is no more need to "Run" into the picture
Comfortable and Durable Design
This compact camera is designed to fit comfortably in any hand and is made with a durable aluminum alloy that has been treated to form a lustrous surface that is pleasing to the touch
2.7" Color LCD Display
The bright and vivid 2.7" TFT LCD screen is easy to view - even in bright sunlight or a darkened banquet hall. Plus the high resolution of the display means that you can view your images with stunning detail and the graphical elements of the user interface are easy to identify
Multi Slide Show
With the Multi Slide Show function you can store your favorite pictures right on the camera and play them back on the cameras LCD display or use the video output to play images back on a TV screen. The feature lets users add music and active slide effects to bring out the emotion in your photos, and a great way to share your memories
Function Description & Photo Help Guide
The Function Description provides clear and easy to understand descriptions of each setting when you scroll through the camera's menus. This allows you to easily determine which feature is the most appropriate for your shooting scenario. The built-in Photo Help Guide provides an easy way to help you better understand your camera by taking you on a guided tour accompanied by easy-to-follow tips that teach you how to make the most of your camera. Combined, these features make the Samsung L201 a great camera for the photo enthusiast and the novice photographer
Multi Charging System
Samsung's unique Multi Charging System makes traveling with your Digital camera simple. With the included charging USB cable kit (SAC-47), you can conveniently charge your camera through any electrical outlet, laptop or desktop computer
Direct Print Capable
The L201 supports PictBridge Direct printing so you cam print out beautiful images with out the need of a computer. Just connect the camera to a PictBrige compatible printer and print your favorite pictures the way you want them - it is that easy

Samsung L201 Specs

Camera Type
Ultra Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera
Image Quality
Image Sensor
1/2.33" 103 Megapixel CCD
Effective Resolution
10.2 million pixels
Color Depth
24-Bit RGB
Color Modes
Normal, BW, Sepia, Red, Blue, Green, Negative, Custom
Image File Formats
JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal)
Recorded Resolution
10M (3648x2736)
9M P (3648x2432)
7M W (3648x2056)
7M (3072x2304)
5M (2592x1944)
2M W (1920x1080)
1M (1024x768)
Video Recording
AVI Motion-JPEG with Audio or without Audio
640x480 @ 30 or 15 fps
320x240 @ 30 or 15 fps
Clip length limited by available memory to a maximum of 2 hours
Audio Recording
WAV format
Voice Recording up to maximum of 10 hours (further limited by available memory
Voice Memo with still image up to 10 seconds
Optics
Lens Type
Samsung Zoom Lens
Optical Zoom
3x
Lens Focal Length
6.3-18.9mm (35-105mm equivalent)
Digital Zoom
5x
Minimum Focus Distance
4" (10cm)
Maximum Aperture
f/3.0-5.6
Optical Image Stabilization
No (Digital Image Stabilization is available)
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount
No
Focus Control
Focus Type
TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF)
Focus Modes
Normal AF, Macro AF, Face Detection AF
Focus Range
Normal: 31.5" (80cm) - infinity
Macro: 4" (10cm) - 31.5" (80cm) wide
Auto Macro: 4" (10cm) - infinity wide
Exposure Control
Sensitivity
Auto ISO
Selectable ISO (50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)
Shutter Type
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Shutter Speed
8 - 1/1500 seconds
Aperture Range
f/3.0-5.6 (max.)
Exposure Metering
Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE
Exposure Modes
Auto, Program AE, Scene, DIS, Exposure Compensation (±2EV in 1/3EV increments), AEB
White Balance Modes
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom
Scene Modes
Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow
Flash
Built-in Flash
Yes (Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red-eye fix)
Effective Flash Range
1.3' (0.4m) - 9.9' (3.0m)
External Flash Connection
No
External Flash Control
Not Applicable
Performance
Start-Up Time
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Shutter Lag
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Time Between Shots
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Burst Capability
1.0 fps continuous
Self Timer
10 seconds, 2 seconds or double (10 & 2 seconds)
Motion Self Timer
Interval Recording
No
Date & Time Stamp
Yes
Memory & Power
Built-in Memory
16MB
Compatible Memory Cards
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card
MultiMediaCard (MMC/MMC+)
Recording Capacity
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Battery Type
SLB-0837 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (3.7V, 800mAh)
Power Adapter
SAC-47 AC Adapter/Charger Kit (included)
Input/Output
Computer Interface
USB 2.0
Direct Print Capable
Yes (PictBridge)
Remote Control
No
Video Output
Yes (NTSC & PAL)
Web-Cam Capable
No
System & Software Requirements
Windows System
  • Pentium II 450MHz processor (800MHz recommended)
  • Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista
  • 128MB RAM (512MB recommended)
  • 200MB of available hard-disk space
  • USB port
  • CD-ROM drive
  • 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor (24-bit color display recommended)
  • Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or later

Macintosh System

  • Power Mac G3 or later
  • Mac OS X (10.1 - 10.4)
  • 256MB RAM
  • 110MB of available hard-disk space
  • USB port
  • CD-ROM drive
  • 3ivx QuickTime Player (MPlayer for Intel Processor)
Display
Viewfinder
No
LCD Display
2.7" TFT color LCD (230,000 pixels)
Language Options
English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S. Chinese, T. Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Thai, Bahasa (Malay/Indonesian), Arabic, Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Turkish
Playback Options
Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Multi Slide Show, Image Edit (Resize, Rotate, Trimming), Color Effect (Normal, BW, Sepia, Red, Blue, Green, Negative), Image Adjust (ACB, Red Eye Fix, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation), Movie playback, Movie Editing (Pause during recording, Still Image Capture)
Physical
Dimensions
2.3 x 3.5 x 0.9" (58 x 91 x 20mm)
Weight
3.9 oz. (110g) without battery

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