Samsung AQ100 Review by Gene Wright

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Blue Samsung AQ100 Digital Camera - Left Angle
    Blue Samsung AQ100 Digital 12MP Compact Digital Camera - Left Front Angle

Description: Samsung AQ100 Digital 12MP Compact Digital Camera

Samsung AQ100 Digital - Front Top Angle
Blue Samsung AQ100 Digital 12MP Compact Digital Camera - Front Top Angle

The Samsung AQ100 Digital Point and Shoot Camera (Blue) is made for fun: take it to the beach or pool--this little beauty (less than 1 inch thick) is waterproof down to 10', has a dedicated Aqua Mode to optimize the camera settings automatically for underwater shots--and you can even record 720p HD video underwater for up to 20 minutes (don't forget to come up for air!). Plus, check out the color. And with 12.2 megapixel resolution and a 5x, 35-175mm equivalent zoom lens, your photos and videos are gonna look sharp.

Samsung AQ100 Digital - Front
Blue Samsung AQ100 Digital 12MP Compact Digital Camera - Front

Don't let the fun fool you, though: this is a real camera, with image stabilization to eliminate blurry photos due to camera shake; sensitivity up to ISO 3200 so you never have to miss a picture when the light gets low; and automatic settings to give you the best exposure and focus for a wide variety of common photo situations: Beauty, Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Text, Action, Night Portrait, Blue Sky, Natural Green (for nature shots like leaves or a forest), etc. The big decision is: Blue, or Red?

Samsung AQ100 Digital - Back
Blue Samsung AQ100 Digital 12MP Compact Digital Camera - Back LCD

720p/1080 Movie Mode and list of High Definition Move Mode Cameras
720p has higher vertical resolution than 1080i, making it preferable for sporting events such as auto racing and basketball that move at a very fast pace on live television

Samsung AQ100 Digital - Top
Blue Samsung AQ100 Digital 12MP Compact Digital Camera - Top

Features

The AQ100 features 12-megapixels, waterproof up to 10 feet of water, a dedicated Aqua mode, 5x optical inner zoom lens, Digital Image Stabilization, a 2.7 inch TFT-LCD, 720p HD video above or below the water, Smart Auto (Still & Movie) scene recognition technology, Perfect Portrait System with Beauty Shot, Face Detection, Self Portrait, Smile Shot, Blink Detection, and Red-eye Fix, and is super slim at 0.78” thick.

• Waterproof to 10' depth
• 5x, 35-175mm equivalent zoom lens
• Records 720p video underwater or on land
• A dedicated Aqua Mode has settings designed just for shooting underwater
• 12.2 megapixel resolution
• Digital Image Stabilization gives you sharper, less blurry photos
• The AQ100 can recognize and optimize settings for a wide range of situations: Aqua (underwater), Beauty, Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Text, Action, Night Portrait, Blue Sky, Natural Green (for nature shots like leaves or a forest), etc.
• High sensitivity (to ISO 3200) for capturing photos in low light

Item Includes

• Samsung AQ100 Digital Point and Shoot Camera
• Rechargeable Battery
• AC Adapter / USB Cable
• Camera Strap
• Software CD (User Manual Included)
• Quick Start Manual
• 1-Year Samsung International Warranty

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