Samsung Electronics South Africa announced the local availability of the new camera specialised smartphone, the Samsung GALAXY K Zoom. The latest addition to the GALAXY family is a new smartphone that blends advanced digital camera technology with Samsung’s industry-leading GALAXY experience. It features effortless capturing capability, real optics, and a premium design, offering users mobility on the go while creating professional-quality visual content in a fun, easy–to-use manner.

 

“With the introduction of the GALAXY K Zoom, we continue to demonstrate our commitment to creating products that meet the diverse demands of our consumers,” said Michael Gibson, Part Leader, Digital Imaging at Samsung Electronics SA. “The new GALAXY K Zoom empowers users to effortlessly capture and share their most important everyday moments in superb clarity, with the convenience and connectivity of a GALAXY smartphone, for a unique, all-in-one mobile experience.”

 

As a camera enhanced smartphone, the GALAXY K Zoom delivers an innovative technical camera system designed to offer the control and functionality of a professional camera, ensuring that special moments are never missed and always captured with complete precision. It is equipped with new retracting lens technology that provides 10x optical zoom in a remarkably slim and chic casing.

 

Other notable features include the 20.7 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor for ultra-clear, ultra-detailed images. It excels in low light conditions, and provides Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) to reduce blur caused by movement. These specifications ensure the device delivers pictures and video (Full HD) that are crisp and sharp, even when zoomed or in low light. In addition, the device’s Xenon Flash provides a brighter light than LEDs to improve the quality of the image with natural brilliance.

 

The new device also integrates the most advanced camera usability features and functions, including AF/AE Separation (Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure Separation) for the precise balance of light and clarity, next-generation Pro Suggest mode which offers 5 optimised filter settings, Selfie Alarm that allows users to take timed selfies with ease and object tracking for a clear, focused shot of a moving subject. Each feature comes with a simple User Interface, allowing consumers to easily capture photos and videos with exceptional quality, in any situation.
“The compact and highly portable GALAXY K Zoom features an ergonomic grip and sleek, stylish lines that feel soft and comfortable in the palm of the users hand. It also boasts all the features that consumers want in a flagship GALAXY smartphone, such as Ultra Power Saving Mode for minimising the battery consumption, S Health Lite for personalised fitness management and lifestyle coaching and a Studio app to allow users to easily edit their pictures and videos,” concludes Gibson.

 

GALAXY K Zoom is available through Samsung Experience Stores and leading retailers nationwide.

Suggested retail pricing:
GALAXY K Zoom LTE (Model Number SM-C1150): R7 999
GALAXY K Zoom 3G (Model Number SM-C1110): R7 799