Samsung Launches the Galaxy Camera 2, a Powerful Successor to the Galaxy Camera
January 3, 2014
Featuring
an Android platform and a lightweight retro design, the Galaxy Camera 2
allows avid photographers to capture and share even more, with superior
quality and speed
SEOUL, Korea – January 02, 2014 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced the Galaxy Camera 2,
a successor to the award winning GALAXY Camera which combines the
quality imaging of a high end camera with sharing capabilities and an
intuitive design to match the most up-to-date smartphones. The Galaxy
Camera 2's revolutionary technology, which includes an upgraded 1.6GHz
Quad Core processor and the Android platform makes it faster and easier
than ever for users to shoot, edit and share high quality images with
friends and family. With a lightweight, retro design, the Galaxy Camera 2
is the ideal option for photographers who do not want to sacrifice
style for technology.
"Consumers love the
Galaxy Camera, and this next-generation version was designed to improve
on the successful predecessor, with upgraded and new features that will
enhance the photography experience," said Myoung Sup Han, Executive
Vice President and Head of the Imaging Business Team at Samsung
Electronics. "The result is a more powerful and portable device which
continues to embrace the public's passion for the social features of
smartphones, yet also provides superior image control and quality. We
are dedicated to making it easier for more people to achieve great
results and with the Galaxy Camera 2's host of creative features, anyone
can capture stand out images."
Fast and Superior Performance
The Galaxy Camera 2 lets users enjoy the full benefits of the Android platform.
Intuitive to use and faster than ever before, users can navigate the
Galaxy Camera 2 functions with ease-of use and focus on capturing the
perfect shot rather than having to filter through complex settings. With
an enhanced battery life (2000mAh), avid photographers
can enjoy the photography experience for longer period of time and have
the ability to take even more beautiful pictures.
A high performance
camera, the Galaxy Camera 2 produces images of exceptional quality,
unrivalled by smartphone photography. Its 16M BSI CMOS Sensor
produces vivid images which are both rich in color and sharp in detail,
allowing memories to be captured and reproduced in perfect clarity.
With a huge 21x Optical Zoom, photographers can get closer than ever to their subjects. Featuring an upgraded 1.6 GHz Quad-Core processor, supported by a massive 2.0 GB of RAM,
the Galaxy Camera 2 operates at ultra high speed so that the array of
intuitive features can be accessed without delay. This internal memory
is supplemented with the pre-loaded Dropbox app, an
exclusive offering which provides 50GB of free cloud storage for up to
two years, so that passionate photographers need never worry about
running out of memory ever again.
Simple Sharing and Easy Use Sharing is made simple with advanced Wi-Fi and NFC capabilities that accompany the Galaxy Camera 2. The all-new innovative ‘Tag & Go’
feature makes it easy to connect the Galaxy Camera 2 to NFC-enabled
smartphones and devices. All it takes is a simple tap of the smartphone
and camera and devices will be automatically paired and transter images
swiftly using a host of clever functions. With Photo Beam, the picture being viewed on the camera is automatically sent to the paired smartphone, while Mobile Link, allows photographers to select images they wish to transfer to their smartphone at their leisure. For more creative shooting, Remote Viewfinder lets photographers control the camera using the smartphone, providing greater freedom for setting up and snapping shots.
The Galaxy Camera 2's 121.2mm (4.8-inch) HD Super Clear Touch LCD
provides users with a beautiful way to view and edit images. Shots are
displayed in intense color and detail, while its large size makes it
easy to navigate the many apps and features available on the camera.
With a lightweight design, the Galaxy Camera 2 is a highly portable
option making it the perfect choice for both day to-day, as well as
special occasion photography.
Creative Capture
With Smart Mode,
users can choose from 28 different pre-set modes all designed to
address different shooting scenarios, which will allow a professional
touch or creative twist to any image. For those unsure which mode they
want to select, the Smart Mode Suggest feature provides
a helping hand in securing those winning shots. It analyzes the scene
at hand; recognizing lighting conditions, scenery, objects, and then
instantly recommends the optimal Smart Mode to ensure that the perfect
shot is always captured. New Smart Mode Selfie Alarm
guarantees that self-portraits receive the attention they deserve. It
takes five consecutive, high resolution images so that users can select
their best angle and share immediately on their favorite social media
site.
Videos can also be given a unique twist with features such as Multi Motion Video,
which allows users to set the speed of capture and create speed up or
slowed down movies. Ranging from eight times slower than normal speed up
to eight times faster, this feature adds visual flair to footage which
can be enjoyed time and time again. The Galaxy Camera 2 also makes it
easy for photographers to use their favorite applications, such as Paper
Artist and Xtremera, to personalize their shots straight from the
camera so that images can be edited and shared without delay.
Note to Editors:
Galaxy Camera 2 Prodcut Specifications:
|
Image Sensor
|
16.3 effective megapixel 1/2.3" BSI CMOS |
|
Lens
|
21x Optical Zoom Lens, 23 mm Wide Angle, F2.8(W) ~ 5.9(T) |
|
IS
|
OIS |
|
Display
|
121.2mm (4.8-inch), HD Super Clear Touch LCD Screen |
|
ISO
|
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
|
AP
|
1.6GHz Quad Core Processor |
|
OS
|
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) |
|
Memory
|
8GB Internal memory (User memory approximately 2.8GB) ＋ microSD slot (up to 64GB) 2GB RAM
＊User
memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system
files. User memory may differ by region, carrier, and supporting
language, and may change after software upgrade. |
|
Image
|
JPEG format
16M, P14M, 12M Wide, 10M, 10MP, 9.2M Wide, 5M, 3M, 2M Wide, 1M |
|
Video
|
MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Full HD 1920x1080 /30fps, 1280x720 /60fps, 1280x720 /30fps, 640x480 /60fps,
640x480(30fps), 320x240(30fps)
Multi Motion Video 768 x 512 (WVGA, x1/8, x1/4, x1/2, x2, x4, x8) /120fps |
|
Audio
|
Format: AVI, MP4/3GP, WMV, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
|
Value-added Features
|
Smart
Mode : 28 modes (Smart mode suggest, Beauty face, Best Photo, Selfie
Alarm, Continuous shot, Best face, Color bracket, Kids shot, Landscape,
Dawn, Snow, Macro, Food, Party/Indoor, Action freeze, Rich tone (HDR),
Panorama, Waterfall, Animated photo, Drama, Eraser, Sound&Shot,
Interval, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light trace)
|
|
Built-in Pop-up Xenon Flash
|
|
Samsung Link, Samsung ChatON
|
|
Story Album, Xtremera, Paper Artist
|
|
S Voice
|
|
Group Play: Share Music(MP3), Share Picture(JPEG, GIF), Share Document(PDF, PPT), Play Games
|
|
Google™ Mobile Services
|
Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Plus , Google Hangouts,
Google Play Store, YouTube, Google Plus Photos, Google Chrome, Google Play Books,
Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Music, Google Play Games,
Google Newsstand, Google Setting
Note - The availability of each service may differ by country. |
|
Connectivity
|
WiFi a/b/g/n, WiFi HT40
GPS/GLONASS
Bluetooth® 4.0
NFC |
|
Sensor
|
Accelerometer, Geo-magnetic, Gyro-sensor, Gyro-sensor(for OIS) |
|
Bundle Software
|
Samsung Kies (Windows & Mac) |
|
Dimension
(WxHxD)
|
132.5 x 71.2 x 19.3 mm, 283g |
|
Battery
|
Li-on 2000mAh |
＊The availability of each service may differ by country.
＊All
functionality, features, specifications and other product information
provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits,
design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities
of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.
＊
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