Samsung Introduces New Slim, PMP Ready NV4 Eight Mega-Pixel Multimedia Powerhouse Joins Samsung’s Flagship NV-Series
Las Vegas, NV (January 7, 2008) – Samsung is proud to announce the NV4
- the second digital camera in its flagship NV-Series to feature PMP
technology, which enables users the ability to enjoy movies, videos and
even their favorite music while on-the-go.
The NV4 packs an eight mega-pixel sensor in a stylish and ultra-compact
stainless steel body, measuring a mere 3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7". This
slim-styled shooter also features a high-quality, non-protruding, 3x
optical zoom NV lens, which will help capture amazingly clear and
detailed images. To help compose their shots, review their images, or
enjoy video clips and movies, shooters can take advantage of the NV4’s
large 2.5" LCD screen, which will automatically brighten or dim
depending on the current lighting situation. For reviewing and sharing
images with others, the NV4 also boasts an intuitive Multi-Slide Show.
With Multi-Slide Show, end-users can playback their images using five
different slide transitions and can also have their images set to
scroll to the camera’s preloaded music or their own favorite MP3 files.
“Samsung first brought PMP technology to the NV-Series in 2006 with the
introduction of NV3, and since then, PMP has truly resonated with
consumers,” said Stewart Henderson, Vice President Marketing, Samsung
Opto-Electronics America. “Like all of Samsung’s PMP capable digital
cameras, the NV4 is an all-in-one solution geared towards simplifying
the digital lifestyle of today’s tech connoisseur, giving he or she the
ability to carry just one electronic device, not several gadgets like
they currently do.”
In addition to PMP, the NV4 also features Samsung’s innovative World
Tour Guide function, which provides travel information covering 4,500
regions in 30 countries– helping users to plan trips and find their way
while on the road.
In keeping with the NV-Series’ philosophy of encouraging users to get
the most out of their camera’s robust functionality, Samsung has
included a new, secondary Photo Style Selector (PSS) dial. Located on
top of the NV4’s slim-styled body opposite the standard mode dial,
which allows users to set the NV4 to a designated shooting mode, the
new PSS dial represents a revolution in both design and functionality.
Empowering the shooter’s thumb, the PSS dial brings a host of creative
effects to the fingertip, allowing the user effortless access to seven
types of color profiles, including Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool,
Calm and Classic.
When setting the camera to PMP mode, NV4 users can easily listen to
their favorite MP3 files or watch their favorite video content on the
camera’s large, 2.5" high-resolution display. The bundled Digimax
Converter software seamlessly converts the user’s MPEG, AVI, MOV, WMV
and ASF files for viewing on the NV4. For music on-the-go, the software
can also convert MP3 and WAV audio files in several simple steps. The
innovative software also allows users to view subtitles, adjust the
screen size and crop and stretch the image to fit the screen as
desired. To listen to videos or music, the NV4 features a 2.5mm
headphone port and external speaker boasting SRS 3D acoustic technology.
The new NV4 also features i-movie mode, which offers users
high-resolution SVGA (800x592) MPEG-4 video and advanced editing
controls. By using the camera’s Successive Recording mode, users can
pause, and then resume filming of video clips without having to save
the clips as individual files. Additionally, users can operate the
camera’s optical zoom while filming and can engage a movie stabilizer
to compensate for unwanted camera movement and subject blur.
In low-light situations, shooters can rest assured that their images
will come out sharp and clear as the NV4 is equipped with Samsung’s
improved DIS (Digital Image Stabilization) image stabilization system
and an ISO equivalent of 1600. When engaged, DIS helps to minimize the
effects of hand shake and ensures that the best shots are captured even
in dimly lit conditions.
Shooters can also take advantage of the camera’s numerous user-friendly
features, including its Face Detection and Self Portrait modes. Face
Detection makes taking pictures of family and friends a snap as it
automatically detects up to nine faces and adjusts focus and exposure
to ensure better composition and image quality – all the user needs to
do is point and shoot. Self Portrait mode is a unique functionality
that takes the guessing out of taking a self portrait. By utilizing
Face Detection technology, the NV4 automatically detects the user’s
face, adjusts focus and exposure, and will only allow a photo to be
taken if the subject is centered in the frame.
With 14 scene modes to choose from, including Night, Portrait,
Children, Landscape, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight,
Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Café, Food, and Self Portrait, shooters
can effortlessly adjust the camera and capture the best image possible
in any setting.
NV4: $279 MSRP
Samsung Opto-Electronics America, Inc., Secaucus, N.J., is the U.S.
subsidiary of Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd., Sungnam Kyungki-Do, Korea.
Samsung Opto-Electronics markets a full line of auto focus cameras,
zoom and digital cameras for the amateur as well as the professional
under the Samsung brand name.
For full specifications and hi-res images visit the Samsung Camera website at:
www.samsungcamerausa.com
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