Samsung’s breakthrough technology makes it easier than ever to get a perfect shot with this revolutionary 12.2 megapixel camera and Schneider-Kreuznach 27 mm wide angle lens with 4.6X optical zoom. You’ll find the wow factor in the world’s first Dual LCD Display: tap the front of the 1.5” LCD Display and the Self Portrait mode automatically comes on for a perfect shot on the first try. Flip the camera over and tap the giant 3.0” touch screen back LCD to display the sharpest images of any camera available today. Touch an option and the unique Haptic technology vibrates and beeps to show your selection. All this technology is easily controlled by Smart Gesture UI, which lets you instantly use advanced features. Naturally a camera this smart is also rock-steady with Advanced Dual Image Stabilization for unparalleled image clarity.
world’s first Dual LCD touch-screen display camera
The breakthrough 1.5'' front LCD display makes this the world’s first Dual LCD display camera. One touch to the front screen and the automatic Self Portrait feature appears, so no one is ever left out of the picture. The front LCD also boasts the unique Children mode feature; a fun animation will make kids smile every time you need them to. And you’ll know exactly when it’s the right moment to shoot with Shutter and Function Info features, as well as the handy self-timer with countdown option.
27 mm wide angle lens with 4.6X optical zoom
The ST500’s 27 mm wide angle lens plus 4.6X optical zoom gives you a wider shooting range from a shorter distance with more flexibility than 35mm cameras. The precisely cut 27 mm optical lens from Schneider-KREUZNACH delivers clear, clean images with even resolution from center to edges. Each lens surface is multi-coated to minimize ghosting or flaring for a great shot every time.
3.0” touch screen back LCD
The ST500’s 3.0” LCD touch screen display gives you the sharpest images of any camera available today. This ultra-wide LCD contains 230k pixels, using the same award-winning
LCD technology that can be found in Samsung’s TVs and mobile phones to deliver
the highest-quality images possible. Also, unlike other digital cameras, the ST500
features Samsung’s unique Haptic technology where the camera responds with a
slight vibration and beep whenever you select an option.
Smart Gesture UI
The ST500’s innovative Smart Gesture user interface (UI) lets you quickly access and use the key features with either a simple tap or hand gesture. With the built-in acceleration sensor, your gestures work as your commands, managing the camera functions, rotating photos, create special slide shows and more…all without lifting a finger.
HD quality video in a compact camera
The ST500 is like having a compact HD video camera that also takes professional-grade photos. It delivers quality sound, records HD video in 1280 x 720p resolution at 30 frames per second. Its H.264 format also allows you to record twice as much as an MP4 and four times more than an MJPG, the format used in many other digital cameras.
Smart Face Recognition
Built with Samsung’s innovative Smart Face Recognition technology, the ST500 automatically adjusts the focus and exposure on up to 20 faces of your choosing on your display. Smart Face Recognition also lets you efficiently search for people within your album without having to go through every photo.
Smart Auto
Take professional-looking photos with Samsung’s Smart Auto feature. It analyzes key elements of your composition such as colour, brightness, motion and subject, and then automatically adjusts to take the perfect shot. So you never have to worry about your photos being washed out, too dark or out of focus.
12.2 megapixel CCD
Samsung's ST500 comes fully equipped with a true colour-filtered 12.2 megapixel CCD guaranteeing some of the most vibrant images available. This camera also produces incredibly detailed images which can be used for printing poster-sized photos.
One Touch Shooting Auto Focus
Sometimes the focal point of your picture is not always in the centre of the frame. In cases like this, the ST500’s One Touch Auto Focus feature allows you to focus on a different part of the shot by simply touching the desired area. Once you’ve selected the focal point, you can simply leave your finger on the screen for two seconds or push the shutter button to take the picture.
Advanced Dual Image Stabilization
The Advanced Dual Image Stabilization combines optical and digital image stabilizers to capture crystal-clear, blur-free shots without using a flash or tripod. Optical IS intelligently compensates for hand trembling by shifting the lens and the Digital IS automatically takes over to ensure blur-free images.
high sensitivity ISO 3200
With a true ISO 3200 setting, the effectively minimizes noise for crystal clear images, and perfectly focuses fast moving images. Plus, the super speed sensitivity ISO 3200 gives you the ability to take amazingly detailed photos-even under low light conditions.
Frame Guide
The ST500's Frame Guide allows you to set up the angle of the shot and compose the photo exactly the way you want it. Now you can set up your frame, and let someone else take the picture exactly as you want it.
Recycle Bin
After deleting your photos, the ST500 saves every shot in a temporary file called the Recycle Bin, allowing you to access images that were accidentally deleted.
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
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