Samsung's Smart EX2F point-and-shoot now on sale for $500
It took
Samsung
a little longer than expected, but the Korean outfit announced earlier that its smart, WiFi-equipped
EX2F
the point-and-shoot is finally hitting US store shelves today. And while the availability itself was a few weeks late, it gave Samsung plenty of
time to reconsider
the initial $550 MSRP tag he gave when the camera was first unveiled, meaning $500 gets you into the "smart" shooter with an AMOLED display of 3 inches, a 12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor and, of course, the lovely f/1.4 -2.7 (24-79mm) lens. I'm still trying to find out if that
is
indeed the one for you? So be sure to browse our very own
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to help you decide if it's worthy of your hard-earned cash.
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Samsung's EX2F SMART camera, now available in stores, combines rugged design, pro-level versatility and an f/1.4 performance lens for stellar shooting in any situation
With Wi-Fi connectivity for seamless sharing on the go, the EX2F is now on sale at Samsung retailers nationwide
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, has announced the nationwide availability of the latest model in its extensive line of Wi-Fi-enabled SMART cameras, the EX2F compact camera, for $499.99 MSP. Boasting a bright f/1.4 lens for superior image quality and performance, the EX2F builds on the success of its predecessor, the TL500. Plus, with full manual control in a strong yet lightweight magnesium body, the sleek EX2F is a great option for professional photographers looking for something more portable than an SLR. digital camera or for budding photographers looking for premium quality from a point-and-shoot while maintaining the same convenience and ease of use. early in the fall, the EX2F has enough punch to impress even the most demanding photographers.
"Samsung continues to lead the way in the SMART Camera space and the addition of Wi-Fi to the EX2F, combined with the brightest lens, gives this camera a pedigree far ahead of others in its class"
“Samsung continues to lead the way in the SMART Camera space and the addition of Wi-Fi to the EX2F, coupled with the brightest lens, gives this camera a pedigree far ahead of others in its class. said Reid Sullivan, Senior Vice President of Mobile Entertainment, Samsung Electronics America. "As consumers begin to compile gift lists for the 2012 holiday season, the EX2F has the prowess and flexibility to feature top of the list, even for the most tech-savvy."
Intelligent handling, creative control Whatever the shooting conditions, the EX2F delivers class-leading image quality, thanks to a number of features.The advanced f/1.4 24mm wide-angle lens and its large aperture provide clear images and videos even in very low light conditions. The EX2F excels in dark atmospheres with a 1/1.7-inch 12-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor to achieve crisp, blur-free images whatever whatever the lighting. The EX2F also incorporates full manual control as well as aperture and shutter priority modes. The dual dials and buttons on the front wheel allow photographers to quickly and easily adjust the exposure for effortless manual control.These features allow the EX2F to stay ahead of the point and shoot category, providing effortless versatility typically found in inner lens cameras. high-end interchangeable.
Housed in a compact and lightweight body, the sleekly designed EX2F is easy to carry anywhere and captures spontaneous photos anytime. all lighting conditions. The fast-response screen displays high-contrast images, while swivel functionality allows shooting from low and high angles with minimal effort. The screen also features Samsung's Smart Panel user interface, which consolidates all shooting options and image settings into a single menu screen for easy control over the final image.
The camera also offers Full HD 1080p video recording at 30 frames per second, with stereo sound for superb quality video that begs to be enjoyed on a Full HD TV. Plus, with Dual Capture , 12-megapixel photos and HD videos can be captured simultaneously, so any scene can be captured in both photo and video.
Take bright images in low light The EX2F's 24mm f/1.4 wide-angle lens is approximately four times brighter than an f/2.8 camera lens, and the lens unit now consists of 11 elements in nine groups, with four aspherical lenses and two high-refractive lenses. This combination increases the amount of light on the sensor, resulting in increased image quality and aspect ratio zoom.
Designed with a built-in ND filter, the lens gives the user better control over exposure time in different conditions and makes photos look more neutral even when overexposed. an ultra-shallow depth of field to isolate subjects from the background for stunning portraits. To make bright images appear clearer, the EX2F also includes dual optical and digital image stabilization (OIS and DIS) to minimize the effect of camera shake, especially useful in low light situations.
Share in Real Time With images so good they need to be shared, the EX2F takes the combination of high quality imaging paired with connectivity to a new level.Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity allows users to connect to wireless networks without the need for additional cards or devices, making it easy to share and store photos and videos directly from the camera. Plus, sharing to social networking sites like Facebook or Picasa is easy and photos can also be emailed directly.
The Samsung Mobile Link app makes it quick and easy to transfer photos from the camera directly to a supported phone or tablet using a free app. Users can also access the Remote app Viewfinder to use their smartphone or tablet screen to frame photos from different angles.
For more information on the EX2F and the full line of Samsung digital cameras, please visit www.samsung.com.
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