Samsung L210

Samsung's Intelligent Face Recognition Technology detects the subject's face and automatically adjusts auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality for portraits. The AF function instantaneously recognises the faces of subjects and accurately focuses on them before the AE function takes over, setting appropriate exposure to ensure the highest image quality.

A high picture quality 10.2 mega pixel mounted CCD

- The 10.2 mega pixel 1/2.33” high resolution CCD sensor allows for a high quality picture.
- Clear picture quality can be achieved even for super size images larger than A2.
- A robust mounted image processor enables rich gradation, fast and clear high quality picture processing.

Function Description and Photo Help Guide

- If a problem is encountered during shooting, troubleshooting instructions are provided so that image correction can be easily performed by anybody.
- Step-by-step instructions on use of the camera are provided through the LCD for user's convenience.
- When each camera function is set up, instructions for the corresponding function is provided so that the camera can be operated even by a beginner.
- Instructions regarding the entire camera functions such as shutter and aperture as well as shooting are available.

3x Optical Zoom Lens

- 3x optical zoom lens (34-102 mm at 35 mm) supports impressive picture expression.
- The mounted inner zoom lens allows for a slim design and efficient operation. This results in enhanced usability and portability.
- Outstanding picture quality is achieved by the multi-coating on both sides of all lenses that effectively prevents chromatic aberration and distortion.

Shooting Mode

- AUTO, P Mode: After the brightness distribution in a shooting scene is measured, the exposure and focus are automatically adjusted (P Mode: user-controllable).
- M Mode: The shutter speed and aperture can be manually specified by the user for professional image expression.
- DUAL Mode: A shooting mode intended for low light conditions where optical and digital correction of hand-shake are employed.
- Photo Help Guide Mode: Instructions on the camera functions for beginner
- Portrait Mode: A shooting mode intended for portrait shots.
- Scene Mode: Shooting data for 10 different situations are available for a professional shooting experience.
- Video Recording Mode: Ultra high quality video recording at SVGA resolution (800 X 592, 20 fps).

Dual Image Stabilization

With lens-shift method Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), hand shakes are completely controlled without image degradation in poor light conditions. Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) that is fully implemented in terms of image processing speed and picture quality. Concurrent use of OIS and DIS correction of hand-shakes ensures clear picture quality in any shooting condition.

5-level of Sharpness, Contrast and Saturation Adjustments

- Based on shooting environments, the clarity, contrast and saturation of pictures can be adjusted at 5 levels.
- The brightness, contrast and saturation of pictures can be adjusted at the time of playback.
- Sharpness: The basic clarity of pictures can be specified (adjustment of image pixels).
- Contrast: The difference between brightness and darkness can be adjusted (adjustment of a tone)
- Saturation: The intensity and faintness of colours can be adjusted (adjustment of colour distinction).

Face Detection function

- Under a backlight condition and when there is a difference in exposure between a subject and its background, a subject's face is automatically detected, and brightness and focus are automatically adjusted for optimal shots.
- When a subject is moving within a frame, it is automatically detected and tracked and Auto Exposure (AE) and Auto Focus (AF) are applied accordingly.
- Up to 9 subjects can be detected at a time to support reliable image composition for portrait and multiple subjects shots.

AEB or Exposure Correction function

- When the measured exposure data is not accurate, pictures are taken automatically based on the exposure range specified by the user.
- The function controls the shooting exposure based on the exposure measured by the camera according to user's selection.
* AEB(Auto Exposure Bracketing): It automatically shoots darker or brighter pictures, according to the exposure standard measured by automatic exposure stage shooting.
* Exposure correction: Enables darkness and brightness to be controlled in relation to the exposure measured, by using +/- buttons

Intelligent 230K pixel 2.5” LCD

- Brightness is automatically adjusted and corrected to prevent reduced luminosity of the LCD that can occur as result of strong sunlight.
- Brightness is automatically adjusted to prevent unnecessary battery consumption when pictures are taken in low light conditions and the LCD is clearly visible.
- Intelligent LCD is a function that adjusts brightness of the LCD automatically based on the surrounding light.

ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) function

- ACB will adjust when the objects is dark, and background is bright.
- The contrast of the object area will be automatically modified info proper brightness.
- More natural portraits under the backlight.
- Natural correction when there is large brightness difference within the frame.

ISO 1600 Support

- The camera can effectively reduce possible noises in super speed sensitivity mode for clear images.
- ISO 1600 super speed sensitivity enables clear quality pictures to be taken even in low light conditions. (ISO supported: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)
- Super speed sensitivity enables sharply-focused, momentary stop pictures to be taken of moving subjects such as children or people engaged in sports.

Auto Macro capability (for up to 5 cm proximity)

- The camera incorporates an auto macro and micro modifying function which avoids the need to switch to micro-shooting when in macro mode.
- Auto Macro supports a 5 cm to infinity range in wide mode, and a 50 cm to infinity range in tele mode.
- The camera can express images of small subjects including flowers and insects by super macro 4 cm shooting.

Advanced Movie Mode

- Ultra high quality video recording is enabled by support of the 3x optical zoom, SVGA quality resolution at 800 X 592(20 fps), and VGA/QVGA resolution at 640 X 480 / 320 X 240 (30/15 fps).
- With Audio or without Audio (user selectable, recording time : Max 2 hours)
- 3X Optical Zoom, Mute during Zoom Operation
- Movie Editing (Embedded): Pause during recording, Still Image Capture

White Balance Selection

- During shooting, actual colour expressions of an image may vary depending on the colour temperature of light sources such as sunlight, fluorescent and tungsten.
- Based on a light source such as sunlight, fluorescent and tungsten , a predetermined colour temperature is selected for natural expression of images.
- Natural expression of colours through Auto White Balance (AWB) for automatic adjustment of colour temperature and user-defined WB settings.

Silver/Black/Red-coloured Metal Body

- Solid durability and light weight of the full aluminium metal body design is implemented.
- Using the characteristics of aluminium material that reflect rays such as infrared and ultraviolet rays, unnecessary rays filtering in to the camera can be effectively blocked.
- Use of a corrosion-resistant body ensures prevention of corrosion and protects the product from external shocks and scratches.

20mm Slim Design

- Enhanced portability and picture quality with 20 mm-thick slim design and a 3x optical zoom extendable barrel lens.
- A delicate design with dimensions of 87.7 X 56.3 X 20 mm and a light product weight of 114g (excluding battery and memory).
- Slim design achieved through application of dedicated Lithium ion rechargeable batteries and SD memory card for stable power consumption.

Colour Effect function

- Images can be expressed in various colours through editing of shooting and playback settings.
- 7 colour effects (Normal, BW, Sepia, Blue, Red, Green, Negative and Custom): shooting and playback settings.
- Image colour editing for playback (Colour Filter, Shaded, Elegant, Add Noise)

Self Portrait

- Using the face detection function, a beeping sound notifies users when a face is located in a specific area.
- This function helps convenient and accurate self portraits.
- Easier self portrait shooting
- Recognition of up to 3 faces for shots with friends
- Beeping sound to deliver clearer information by the camera, moves out of the frame.

11 Scene Modes supported

- Based on situations, shooting data such as exposure, colour and contrast can be easily set up by anybody for professional shots.
- 11 modes supported: Portrait, Night scene, Children, Landscape,Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow

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Image Sensor	Type	1/2.33″ CCD
	Effective Pixel	Approx. 10.2 Mega-pixel
	Total Pixel	Approx. 10.3 Mega-pixel
Lens	Focal Length	Samsung Lens f = 6.2 ~ 18.6mm (35mm film equivalent : 34~102mm)
	F No.	F2.8 (Wide) ~ F5.2 (Tele)
	Digital Zoom	· Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X  · Play mode : 1.0X ~ 11.4X (depends on image size)
LCD Monitor		Intelligent 2.5" color TFT LCD (230,000 pixel)
Focusing	Type	TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection)
	Range	Normal : 80cm ~ infinity Macro : 5cm~80cm (Wide), 50cm ~ 80cm (Tele) Auto Macro : 5cm~Infinity (Wide), 50cm~ Infinity (Tele)
Shutter	Type	Mechanical and Electronic shutter
	Speed	1 ~ 1/1,500 sec.(Manual : 8 ~ 1/1,500 sec.)
Exposure	Control	Program AE
	Metering	Multi, Spot, Center weighted, Face Detection
	Compensation	±2EV (1/3 EV steps)
	ISO Equivalent	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Flash	Modes	Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red-eye fix
	Range	Wide : 0.2m ~ 4.6m Tele : 0.5m ~ 2.6m (ISO Auto)
	Recharging Time	Approx. 4.0 sec.
Sharpness		Soft+, Soft, Normal, Vivid, Vivid+(±2 steps)
White Balance		Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom
Voice Recording		- Voice Recording (Max.10 hours) - Voice Memo in Still Image (max. 10 sec.)
Date Imprinting		Date, Date & Time, Off (user selectable)
Shooting	Still Image	· Mode Dial: Auto, Program,Manual, DIS,Photo Help Guide, Movie, Scene, Portrait, · Scene : Night scene, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, · Fireworks, Beach & Snow · Shooting : Single, Continuous, AEB, Motion Capture · Self-timer : 10 sec.,2 sec. Double (10 sec., 2 sec.), Motion Timer Optical Image Stabilization
	Movie Clip	· With Audio or without Audio (user selectable, recording time : Max 2 hours) · Size : 800x592, 640x480, 320x240(20fps for 800x592) (3X Optical Zoom, Mute during Zoom Operation) · Frame rate : 30 fps, 20fps, 15 fps · Movie Editing (Embedded): · Movie Stabilization, Pause during recording, Still Image Capture, Trimming
Storage	Media	· Internal memory : Approx. 10MB flash memory · External memory : SD Card(up to 2GB guaranteed)                                MMC plus(up to 1GB guaranteed,4bit 20MHz)                                SDHC (up to 4GB guaranteed)
	File Format	· Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 · Movie Clip : AVI (MPEG-4) · Audio : WAV
	Image Size	- Normal Shooting Mode 10M: 3648x2736 pixels   8M: 3264x2448 pixels   5M : 2592x1944 pixels   3M : 2048x1536 pixels   E-mail : 1024x768 pixels     - Wide Shooting Mode   6M: 3264x1836 - 3:2 Shooting Mode   7M : 3264x2176 pixels
	Capacity (256MB)	- Normal Shooting Mode 10M : Super Fine 53     Fine 104   Normal 151    8M : Super Fine 53     Fine 104   Normal 151    5M : Super Fine 94    Fine 181   Normal 256   3M : Super Fine 142    Fine 264   Normal 363   E-mail : Super Fine 459    Fine 710   Normal 822 - Wide Shooting Mode   6M : Super Fine 76    Fine 144    Normal 223 - 3:2 Shooting Mode   7M : Super Fine 63    Fine 118    Normal 197 * These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
"E" Button	Effect	Color Effect : Normal, B&W, Sepia, Red, Blue, Green, Negative, Custom Color Image Adjust : Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation
	Editing	Image Edit : Resize, Rotate Color Effect : Normal, B&W, Sepia, Red, Blue, Green, Negative, Custom Color Image Adjust : Red Eye Fix, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, ACB
Image Play	Type	Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Movie Clip
Interface		Digital output connector : USB 2.0 High Speed Audio : Mono Video output : NTSC, PAL (user selectable)
Power Source		Rechargeable battery : SLB-10A,3.7V(1,050mAh) Charger: SAC-47 * Included battery may vary depending on sales region.
Dimensions (WxHxD)		87.7x56.3x20mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight		Approx 114g (without batteries and card)
Operating Temperature		0 ~ 40 °C
Operating Humidity		5 ~ 85%
Software	Camera Driver	Storage Driver (Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 10.0 ~ 10.4)
	Application	Samsung Master
For Windows		- PC with processor better than Pentium II 450MHz   (Pentium 800MHz recommended) - Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista - Minimum 128MB RAM(Over 512MB recommended) - 200MB of available hard disk space(Over 1GB recommended) - USB port - CD-ROM drive - 1024x768 pixels, 16bit color display compatible monitor   (24bit color display recommended) - Microsoft DirectX 9.0C
For Macintosh		- Power Mac G3 or later - Mac OS 10.0 ~ 10.4 - Minimum 64MB RAM 110MB of available harddisk space - USB port - CD-ROM drive - MPlayer (For movie clip)

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