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Feature

12.2 Megapixels
High picture quality is obtained by employing an 12.2 mega pixel 1/2.33″ high resolution CCD sensor. Clear picture quality can be enough resolution for printing up to poster size. A robust mounted image processor allows for rich gradation, fast and high quality picture processing.

16.6mm Ultra Slim Body
The latest ST50 packs a lot of performance into an ultra-slim design. Measuring just over 16.6mm, the ST50 allows users to have the sleekest, most stylish compact camera around. It is slim enough to slip into a pocket, so you can take it with you wherever you go.

2.7” Intelligent LCD
The Samsung ST50 has a 2.7” LCD for improved contrast and colour reproduction, allowing you to enjoy a wider and clearer image. Also The Samsung ST50 is Intelligent LCD brightness automatically detects environmental illumination and adjusts LCD brightness for optimal imageviewing.

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)
Thanks to the enhanced sensitivity of Samsung’s imaging sensor and Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) technology, you can rest assured that you’ll be able to capture beautifully clear images—even in low-light situations. So if flash photography is not an option, don’t worry because Samsung’s DIS will quickly become your trusted friend.

High Sensitivity ISO 3200
With a true ISO 3200 setting, your Samsung camera can effectively minimize noise for crystal clear images. The super speed sensitive ISO 3200 feature give you the ability to take amazingly detailed photos–even under low light conditions. Plus, ISO 3200 lets you take perfectly focused photos of fast-moving images, like during a sporting event. (ISO 3200 : up to 3M)

Perfect Portrait System
With our unique Perfect Portrait system, imperfect photos are a thing of the past. For example, the Beauty Shot feature is like having your own make-up artist—right in your camera. It automatically identifies imperfections such as blemishes and dark circles on the face, and retouches them so that faces appear brighter and smooth. And with different level settings, you can control the amount of retouching that takes place—it’s that simple! Plus, the ultra-intelligent Smile and Blink detection technologies will never let you ruin another picture-perfect moment again by detecting when the subjects’ eyes are open and their smiles are at their peak.

Smart Auto
Taking the perfect photo shouldn’t be left just to the professionals. With Samsung’s innovative Smart Auto technology, your photos are guaranteed to come out perfect every time
• Automatically analyzes the shooting situations
• Selects from one of the 11 optimized settings from portraits to landscapes
• Takes the best photo possible – no matter what the conditions are

Frame Guide
Imagine be able to compose a photo even before it’s even shot. The world’s first Frame Guide feature on the ST50 has turned that into reality. The Frame Guide feature allows you easily set up the composition of the shot so it can be used as a guide for the photographer. Simply hand off the camera and you’ll never have to be missing from another photo. Now your vacation pictures will come out exactly the way you envisioned them.

Advanced Movie Mode
Samsung’s new line of digital cameras supports MPEG-4 format and SVGA quality (800×592, 20fps) size for an enhanced video shooting experience like never before. These powerful cameras allow you to edit your movies right on the spot so there’s no need to connect with a PC. Plus, the built-in 3x optical zoom lets you get up close and personal without getting in the way.

Smart Album
With a 4GB SD card, your camera can store up to 2,000 7-megabyte photos—that’s a lot to keep track of! But with the Smart Album function sorting and organizing your photos is easy: it allows you to sort your photos by time, content, color. Smart Album lets you get straight to the best or sort through the rest.

Function Description
The Function Description provides clear and easy to understand descriptions of each setting when you scroll through the camera’s menus. This allows you to easily determine which feature is the most appropriate for your shooting scenario.

+ User Manual
+ Flash Movie

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Specifications

Image Sensor

Type

1/2.33″ (Approx. 1.09cm) CCD

Effective Pixel

Approx. 12.2 Mega-pixels

Total Pixel

Approx.12.4 Mega-pixel

Lens

Focal Length

Samsung Lens f = 6.3 ~ 18.9mm
(35mm film equivalent : 35~105 mm)

F No.

F3.0(W) ~ 5.6(T)

Digital Zoom

Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X
Play mode : 1.0X ~ 10.2X (depends on image size)

Image Stabilization

Image Stabilization

DIS (Digital Image Stabilization)

Display

Type

TFT LCD

Feature

2.7″ (6.9cm), QVGA (230,000 pixels)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder

N/A

Focusing

Type

TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF)

Range

Normal : 80cm ~ infinity
Macro :10cm ~ 80cm (Wide), 50cm ~ 80cm (Tele)
Auto Macro : 10cm ~ Infinity (Wide), 50cm ~ Infinity (Tele)

Shutter Speed

Shutter Speed

Smart Auto : 8 ~ 1/1,500 sec.
Program : 1 ~ 1/1,500 sec.
(AEB, continuous : 1/4 ~ 1/1,500 sec.)

Exposure

Control

Program AE

Metering

Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE

Compensation

 ±2EV (1/3EV steps)

ISO Equivalent

Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (Up to 3M Size)

Flash

Modes

Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix

Range

Wide : 0.4m ~ 3.0m, Tele : 0.5m ~ 2.0m (ISO AUTO)

Recharging Time

Approx. 4 sec.

Sharpness

Sharpness

Soft+, Soft, Normal, Vivid, Vivid+

White Balance

White Balance

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom

Still Image

Shooting

Mode : Smart Auto, Program
Scene Recognition : Portrait, Night Portrait, Night, Backlight Portrait, Backlight, Landscape, White, Macro, Macro Text, Tripod, Action
Continuous: Single, Continuous, AEB, Motion Capture
Self-timer : 2 sec., 10 sec., Double, Motion Timer

Effect

Color Style : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom
Image Adjust : Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation (5 steps), Beauty shot

Edit

Image Edit : Resize, Rotate, Trimming
Color Style : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom
Image Adjust : Face Retouch, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Red Eye Fix, ACB

Image Play

Image Play

Single image, Thumbnails, Advanced Slide show, Movie Clip, Smart Album
* Slide show : Slide show with Effect & Music

Voice Recording

Voice Recording

Voice Recording (max. 10 hours)
Voice Memo in Still Image (max. 10 sec.)

Date Imprinting

Date Imprinting

Date&Time, Date, Off (user selectable)

Movie Clip

Recording

With Audio or without Audio (Max Recording time : 20 Min.)
Size : 800×592(20fps), 640×480(30fps & 15fps) , 320×240 (30fps & 15fps)
(3X Optical Zoom, Mute during zoom operation, sound recording on/ off selectable)

Effect

Color Style : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom

Edit

Movie Stabilization, Pause during recording, Still Image Capture, Time Trimming

Storage

Media

Internal Memory : About 31MB
External Memory(Optional) : MMCplus(up to 2GB guaranteed 4bit 20MHz)
SD (up to 4GB guaranteed)
SDHC (up to 8GB guaranteed)
* Internal memory capacity is subject to change without prior notice.

File Format

Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0
Movie Clip :AVI (MPEG-4)
Audio : WAV

Image Size

12M: 4000×3000 pixels
10MP: 3984 x 2656 pixels
9MW: 3968 x 2232 pixels
8M: 3264×2448 pixels
5M : 2592×1944 pixels
3M : 2048×1536 pixels
1M: 1024×768 pixels

Interface

Digital output connector

USB 2.0

Audio

Microphone : Mono
Internal Speaker : Mono

Video Out

NTSC, PAL (user selectable)

DC power input

4.2V

Cradle

N/A

Power Source

Power Source

Rechargeable battery : SLB-07A, 3.7V(720mah)
Adaptor : SAC-47, SUC-C3
Connector Type : 20pin
* Included battery may vary depending on sales region.

Physical Specification

Dimensions (WxHxD)

94.2×55.7×16.6mm (excluding protrusions)
94.2×55.7×14.2mm (Minimum thinness)

Weight

121.4 g (without battery and card)

Operating Temperature

0 ~ 40°C

Operating Humidity

5 ~ 85%

Software

Software

Samsung Master

Special Features

Special Features

- Smart : Auto & Scene Recognition
- Slim Body Design
·12Mege Pixels
·DIS( Digital Image Stabilization)
·2.7″ LCD (230K)
·MPEG-4 SVGA 20fps
·ISO 3200 (3M)
·Face Detection & Self Portrait
·Smart Album
·Blink Detection & Smile Detection
·Beauty Shot (Playback Retouch)
·Frame Guide
·Function Description

System
Requirement

For Windows

PC with processor better than Pentium 500MHz (Pentiumlll 800MHz recommended)
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
250 MB of available hard-disk space (Over 1GB recommend)
Minimum 256MB RAM (Over 512MB recommended)
USB port
CD-ROM drive
1024×768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
(24-bit color display recommended)
Microsoft DirectX 9.0C or later

For Macintosh

Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 10.3 or higher
Minimum 256MB RAM
110MB of available hard-disk space
USB port
CD-ROM drive

* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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