CES 2007: The Samsung i70 features 7.2 megapixels, 3x zoom and a large 3.0” LCD.  This premium camera offers an innovative sliding cover which, when opened, reveals the intuitive 9-button User Interface.  The Samsung i70 has an eye-catching body design and special finish. This combines with multimedia capabilities to make it a particularly attractive camera for people who demand entertainment on the move.  The Samsung i70 will be available in February 2007 for £199.99 in the UK.

Samsung Press Release

Samsung Launches the Innovatively Designed i70

8 January 2007 – Samsung today announced the launch of the 7.2 mega-pixel i70, featuring 3x zoom and a large 3.0” LCD.  This premium camera features an innovative sliding cover which, when opened, reveals the intuitive 9-button User Interface.  The i70 has an eye-catching, body design and special surface finish.  This combines with multimedia capabilities to make it a particularly attractive camera for people who demand entertainment on the move.

The Samsung i70’s multimedia capabilities include a Portable Media Player and an MP3 player so the user can have video and music on the go.  It also has a text viewer that enables you to read whilst listening to music.  The I(Intelligent)-movie capability supports TV quality MPEG-4 (720x480) at 15fps, combining with image stabilisation and in camera editing.

The i70 includes Samsung’s Intelligent Face Recognition Technology, which detects the subject’s face, automatically adjusts auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality in portraits, and other shots featuring people. The AF function instantaneously recognises the faces of subjects and accurately focuses on them.  The AE function then takes over, setting the appropriate exposure to ensure the highest image quality.

Samsung UK Press Release

27 February 2007 – If you love taking great pictures but don’t want to compromise on style then Samsung’s funky new colour range of i70 cameras are sure to impress. Available in a choice of four stylish new colours the 7.2 mega-pixel camera is the perfect accessory for all your photography needs.

The eye-catching i70 appears fabulously button free at first glance with all the controls cleverly concealed behind the innovative sliding cover. When opened this reveals the intuitive 9-button User Interface giving you total control of your shots. This premium camera comes in four sleek colours – classic silver, contemporary black, or if you prefer a real splash of colour, opt for the pink or gold versions. The pink and gold cameras even sport an attractive pattern on the body - making sure they really stand out from the crowd.

Aside from the stunning design the i70 is also streets ahead in functionality, the 7.2 mega-pixel camera features 3x zoom and a large 3.0” LCD. What’s more, the i70 isn’t just a camera – it also has some great multimedia capabilities to keep you fully entertained. This includes a Portable Media Player and an MP3 player so you can have video and music on the go.  It also has a text viewer that enables you to read whilst listening to music. The I(Intelligent)-movie capability supports TV quality MPEG-4 (720x480) at 15fps, combining with image stabilisation and in camera editing.

Now for the really clever part - the i70 also includes Samsung’s Intelligent Face Recognition Technology, which detects the subject’s face, automatically adjusts to ensure better composition and image quality in shots featuring people. The AF function instantaneously recognises the faces of subjects and accurately focuses on them.  The AE function then takes over, setting the appropriate exposure to ensure the highest image quality – so no more blurry faces!

The Samsung i70 is available now at a price of £199.99.

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