Samsung introduces new camera range

Social networking capabilities at the core of new Samsung cameras

Samsung Digital Imaging has released the ST550, ST500 and ST1000 range of digital cameras, available from September 2009.

The ST550 and ST500 feature dual LCDs, with 1.5” LCD’s on the front. The ST550 features a 3.5” wide 1,152K resolution touch-screen LCD on the back. The camera’s are equipped with a 12.2 mega-pixel CCD and 27mm wide-angle Schneider KREIZNACH lens with 4.6x optical zoom.

The ST1000 incorporates geo-tagging, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi connectivity and DLNA compatibility. This gives social networkers the ability to share their images while on the move.

The ST1000 is equipped with a 12.2 mega-pixel CCD, a 5x optical zoom Schneider KREUZNACH lens, and a 3.5” wide 1,152K resolution touch-screen.

“Today’s product launch is an important milestone for Samsung, reinforcing our position as a leading innovator in the digital camera market and setting a new benchmark for digital camera technology,” said Sang Jin Park, CEO of Samsung Digital Imaging Co. Ltd.

“It is our goal to continue to lead the evolution of the industry whilst delivering a first-class consumer experience through ease of use and the design of our ‘Smart Cameras’. We’ve listened to what consumers want and need, particularly in the social networking field, and I expect these latest products to surpass even the highest expectations of today’s budding photographer, guaranteeing fun and excitement to the user.”