The Samsung TL100 is a new slim and stylish 12.2 megapixel digital camera. Measuring just 16.6mm thick (excluding the lens), the TL100 (also known as the ST50) features a 2.7 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens. Smart Auto automatically selects one of the TL100’s 11 scene modes, while Smart Album automatically organizes your images. The Samsung TL100 also offers Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection, and Beauty Shot technology. The Samsung TL100 / ST50 will be available in Spring 2009, priced at £179.

Samsung USA Press Release

SAMSUNG UNVEILS STYLISH, ULTRA-SLIM DIGITAL CAMERA

New TL100 Packs Extensive List of Advanced Technologies in Svelte Frame

LAS VEGAS, N.V., January 7, 2009 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the TL100, a remarkably slim and easy-to-use 12.2 mega-pixel point-and-shoot digital camera. Measuring just 16.6mm thick (excluding the lens), the TL100 is the ultimate pocket-sized solution for the on-the-go consumer in search of a digital camera that won’t weigh them down. Encased in eye-catching, brushed stainless steel, the ultra-slim TL100 manages to pack a large 2.7 inch LCD screen for framing shots and reviewing images and video, as well as a high-quality Samsung lens, offering a 3x optical zoom.

The TL100 is highlighted by Samsung’s new Smart Auto feature, which takes ease-of-use to a new level, underscoring what it truly means to be a point-and-shoot digital camera. When engaged, Smart Auto will automatically select one of the TL100’s 11 scene modes which best suits the environment the user may be shooting in. For example, the TL100’s Smart Auto feature will automatically set the camera to its Landscape scene mode if the user is taking an image of a mountain range, and then switch gears and automatically select the Portrait scene mode if the user proceeds to take an image of an individual. No manual interaction is required.

In addition to Smart Auto, the TL100 also incorporates Samsung’s proprietary Smart Album program. Smart Album is useful tool which allows users to search through the various files they have saved on their memory card for a specific image. Smart Album automatically organizes the user’s digital images and gives them the ability to narrow their search based on the date or month the image was taken, the file type, whether it’s a photo, video, or voice memo, and the overall color tone.

“The TL100 exemplifies style and simplicity,” said Tony Sorice, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Digital Imaging, at Samsung Electronics America. “This is an attention grabbing digital camera, not only because of its brushed stainless steel body and slim profile, but because of the advanced features that it brings to the user’s fingertips, which make taking a digital photograph easier than ever.”

The TL100 also offers consumers Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection, and Beauty Shot technology, all engineered to help improve results and enhance one’s images. Face Detection automatically recognizes up to nine faces in a frame and adjusts camera settings to maximize image quality, while Smile Shot will only allow an image to be taken if the TL100 recognizes a smile. Blink Detection is a useful feature that will improve a user’s ability to capture a photo with everyone’s eyes open. When Blink Detection is selected, the TL100 will automatically take two successive shots when the shutter button is fully pressed, and if the camera detects that a subject’s eyes are closed, a third shot will be fired. The TL100’s Beauty Shot mode is a unique option that will automatically retouch imperfections on a subject’s face, such as blemishes and dark spots, to help improve and even out skin tones. The level of retouching is also selectable by the shooter allowing them to control how much editing will be applied to image.

For added stability and blur-free images, Samsung has incorporated Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) technology into the TL100, a useful feature that helps reduce the blur found in images as a result of vibrations, hand shake or other unexpected movements at the moment of image capture. 

Users can also record video with the new TL100. Featuring MPEG-4 video recording, consumers can capture video at a maximum resolution of 800x592 (SVGA) at 20fps and utilize the camera’s 3x optical zoom for added versatility. The TL100 also features useful in-camera editing controls, which allows users to pause, and then resume filming of video clips without having to save each clip as an individual file.

Further adding to the TL100’s ease of use is Samsung’s embedded Function Description program. Function Description provides users with a brief and easy to understand description of each setting when scrolling through the camera’s menus, helping them determine which setting is appropriate for their current shooting scenario.

Samsung UK Press Release

Samsung Announces Ultra Slim Digital Compact with Stunning Stainless Steel Body.

7 January 2009 – Samsung, leaders in innovation and digital imaging, is pleased to announce the launch of the 14mm ultra slim ST50. The stainless steel ST50 combines innovative technology and user-friendly features to deliver optimum image quality in a streamlined, stylish package.

Smart Scene Recognition
The 12 mega pixel ST50 features a 2.7” QVGA (230K) TFT LCD screen and Samsung’s new “Smart Scene Recognition” technology. “Smart Scene Recognition” has 11 optimized picture pre-settings such as Portrait, Night portrait, Macro, Macro Colour, helping people take the perfect shot regardless of the conditions. You can also use these settings when sorting through your photos - making it quick and easy to find all the portrait, outdoor or macro images you’ve taken.

Digital Image Stabilization/Self Portrait & Angle Guide
The ST50 offers Digital Image Stabilization helping you get great sharp images without blurring. A highly sensitive ISO 3200 and Samsung’s Self Portrait & Angle Guide are included within the ultra slim ST50 alongside a host of other advanced features. The Angle/Composition Guide means you no longer need to rely on the technological capabilities of strangers for those perfect holiday snaps. When you use the setting, the camera takes a ghost picture of your desired shot and displays a template when you pass the camera over to someone else - ensuring they always take the picture you want them to take once you’re in it.

Face Recognition
“Face Detection” locates the subject’s face within the frame and automatically adjusts auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality for portraits; in “Blink Detection Mode” the camera will take a series of shots when closed eyes are detected so everyone is captured with their eyes open; in “Smile Mode” a picture is automatically taken when smiles are detected and, in “Beauty Shot” mode, facial skin is retouched for a brighter and smoother skin tone.

Digital Contents Management
The ST50 features a new Digital Contents Management system (DCM); a contents management program within the camera itself that significantly reduces the time it takes to find a photo - so it’s quick and easy to store and manage your picture collection. The clever navigation program automatically organizes your shots based on the date they were taken, their contents, colour or themes.

“Samsung is delighted to strengthen its range of compact cameras with the launch of the sophisticated ST50.  Our cameras set the benchmark for quality and innovation and with the launch of the ST50 all photographers will enjoy taking high quality images” said Steve Mitchell, General Manager Marketing, Samsung Digital Imaging Division.

The ST50, priced at £179 (TBC), is available in mid grey, arty red and blue black.  All colours will be available from leading high street and online retailers from March 2009. Samsung Cameras include a two year warranty. Customers requiring further information should call 0845 726 7864 or visit samsungcamera.co.uk

Samsung TL100 / ST50 Specifications
Mega-Pixels 12.2 mega-pixels
Optical Zoom 3x optical zoom
LCD Size 2.7” TFT-LCD (230k pixels)
ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (At 3M Size)
Movie Mode MPEG4 / SVGA (800x592 @ 20fps)
Size 94.2mm W x 55.7mm H x 16.6mm D (excluding the lens)
Special Features - Smart Auto
- Smart Album
- Digital Image Stabilization
- Face Detection
- Smile Shot
- Blink Detection
- MPEG4 Video at SVGA resolution
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

The Samsung TL100 will be available in Spring 2009.

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