Samsung’s Two New Camcorders Put HD Video Recording and Viewing In The Palm Of Your Hand
K-Series featuring the SMX-K40 and SMX-K44 offer near full-HD upscaling and HDMI connectivity
14 July 2009 – Samsung, leaders in innovation and digital imaging, today extended its family of HD digital camcorders to make recording and viewing video in HD easy and affordable.
The SMX-K40 and SMX-K44 record videos in standard definition and then up-scale the footage to near full-HD when viewing through an HDMI output.
Advanced upscaling technology
With the new K-Series, you can enjoy near full-HD quality video for the price of a standard definition camcorder. The SMX-K40 and SMX-K44 record exceptional standard definition video at a resolution of 720x480 – video that can be played back on an HDTV in full-HD quality thanks to advanced upscaling technology and HDMI connectivity via an HDMI cable*.
Increased memory capacity
The SMX-K44 offers an internal 16GB Solid State Drive (SSD), which provides up to 10h20 hours of recording, depending on the chosen mode. Samsung’s renowned SSD technology offers a substantial advantage over Hard Disk Drives (HDD) - SSD is more energy efficient, produces very low heat emission, and is faster and more durable than HDD because there are no moving parts. The SMX-K40 does not have internal storage and requires the use of a SD/SDHC card.
Up close with new Intelli-Zoom
The SMX-K40 and SMX-K44 also offer one of Samsung’s most powerful zoom lenses. With a 65x Intelli-Zoom at your fingertips you can capture any moment, no matter how far away you are.
Significantly more reliable than a standard digital zoom, which negatively affects the quality of the image, Samsung’s new Intelli-Zoom allows users to go beyond the camcorder’s 52x optical zoom.
Optical Image Stabiliser
The K-Series also features Samsung’s advanced Optical Image Stabiliser, providing shake-free video , whether zoomed out or using the camcorder at its full 65x Intelli-Zoom. Furthermore, the camcorder’s world‑class Schneider‑KREUZNACH lens delivers the quality and performance needed to capture the most impressive video.
Unique features
The K-Series follows in the footsteps of the newly introduced HMX-U10 and SMX-C10 and boasts several unique features such as Samsung’s built-in Intelli-studio software, animated thumbnails, and a versatile charging system.
The HMX-U10 features Samsung’s play-edit-sharing program called Intelli‑studio so you can edit or share your video without access to a PC. When you do connect, the camcorder’s built-in Intelli-studio program allows you to turn any computer into a mobile studio, giving you the ability to edit and play your video without having to install supporting software.
Sharing is also simplified as the Intelli-studio program takes the hassle out of uploading content to popular video‑sharing websites. A one-touch “upload” button, available on the HMX-U10, provides a direct connection to YouTube™, so footage can be online within seconds of shooting. In addition, the camcorders also allow basic on-camera editing, including the ability to split video files.
The animated thumbnail feature simplifies searching for video clips. Every video clip is represented by a small thumbnail on the LCD screen which provides a short playback when highlighted by the user.
“The addition of the K-Series adds strength to an already impressive line-up of Samsung camcorders and offers a digital video recording solution for everyone” said Steve Mitchell, General Manager Marketing, Samsung Digital Imaging Division.
The SMX-K40 and SMX-K44 Camcorders will be available from leading high street and online retailers from August 2009.
Customers requiring further information should visit samsungcamcorder.co.uk/
