Samsung i100 review
everything you need in one compact camera The i100 from SAMSUNG delivers
the latest camera technology plus the benefits of a high-end multimedia
player in one streamlined package. As a Personal Multimedia Camera, the
i100 boasts an MP3 player with SRS sound effects, PMP, a Text Viewer as
well as a World Tour Guide. Plus, the Advanced Movie capability records
MPEG4 videos and showcases a powerful optical zoom and a convenient pause
feature. As a high-quality camera, the i100’s Dual Image
Stabilisation functionality produces astoundingly crisp, clear images-every
time!
PMP (Portable Multimedia Player) - A portable multimedia player that can
play movies. Playback of video files such as movies and music videos are
supported (* SAMSUNG Convert Software required). PMP video playback
functions include play previous file, continuous play, high speed play,
pause and mute are fully supported. When the SAMSUNG Convert Software is
used, 700 MB size video file can be compressed to 200-250 MB. Stereo sound
is supported during earphone usage.
intelligent 230K pixel 3.0" LCD - Great luminosity achieved through
automatic adjustment of brightness based on light condition. The i100
features a large-sized 3" LCD Display with a robust pixel display of
230k pixels. When combined with Intelligent LCD the results are flawless.
Intelligent LCD function enables more effective utilisation of high quality
LCD. It automatically recognises the surrounding environment to make LCD
brighter in dark surroundings and darker in bright environments to users.
No manual adjustment needed as the camera automatically changes the
brightness level according to the surrounding environment.
world tour guide information - This function provides local site
information for 29 countries. The World Tour Guide function provides useful
information of 29 countries for the new concept of combining travel and
picture taking. World Tour Guide consists of image and detailed text
information No more need for thick and heavy tour guide books. Supports 6
languages (Korean / English / Chinese / German / French / Russian).
perfect image - A mounted high picture quality 10.2 mega pixel CCD. High
picture quality is obtained by employing a 10.2 mega pixel 1/2.33"
high resolution CCD sensor. Clear picture quality can be achieved even for
images larger than 8 ? x 11. A robust mounted image processor allows for
rich gradation, fast and high quality picture processing.
Dual Image Stabilisation (Dual IS) - Twice the technology for crisp, clear
images. Taking clear pictures is twice as easy with Dual IS. Integrating
Optical Image Stabilisation and Digital Image Stabilisation technologies,
Dual IS gives you the very best quality images, eliminating blur while
providing outstanding exposure control. Blurry images can be caused by many
factors, such as hand shaking, zooming or insufficient light. Dual Image
Stabilisation eliminates the blur caused by camera shake and delivers
clear, crisp images every time, even under difficult lighting situations.
Integrating the best lens shifting mechanisms of Optical Image
Stabilisation with the sophisticated algorithms of Digital Image
Stabilisation, Dual Image Stabilisation, another superior SAMSUNG
innovation, corrects even the tiniest of shakes.
self portrait - Taking the perfect self portrait just got easier. With new
face-detection software, the camera lets you know when you’re in the
picture with a beep! So say goodbye to the waste of time that taking your
own picture used to be, and say hello to great photos on the first try.
Sophisticated face recognition algorithms eliminate the tedium of taking
shots you do not like or can not use by making sure that your subject is
well framed in the center of the picture. Taking your best shot has never
been easier!