Samsung HMX-H106, HMX-H105, HMX-H104, &HMX-H100 Full HD Camcorders

Samsung is to extend its HD camcorder line-up with four new models, the
Samsung H Series HMX-H106, HMX-H105, HMX-H104, and the HMX-H100, all of
which sport Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lenses with optical image
stabilization , offer full HD video capture and, in terms of Samsung's
new flagship HD camcorder, the HMX-H106, comes with integrated 64GB
Solid State Drive.

Official Samsung Press Release:

The HMX-H106, Samsung’s new flagship full-HD digital camcorder, is
the world’s first to feature an internal 64GB Solid State Drive
(SSD). Samsung’s renowned SSD technology offers a substantial
advantage over the use of Hard Disk Drives (HDD) in a digital camcorder,
providing consumers with higher performing and more durable internal
memory. In comparison to HDD, Samsung’s SSD technology is more
lightweight and compact, operates silently with very low heat emission,
and features no moving parts, which significantly reduces overall power
consumption and enhances reliability. No moving parts also make SSD
technology more durable and resistant to shock and vibrations, which
pose a considerable threat to the performance of HDD based digital
camcorders.

Additionally, Samsung’s SSD technology is faster than HDD,
including quicker boot-up and read/write speeds which is required for
the amount of data recorded in full-HD resolution. When actively reading
and writing data, Samsung’s SSD technology consumes approximately
1/8th of the power of a comparable HDD.

The HMX-H105 and HMX-H104 offer 32GB and 16GB SSDs, respectively, and
like the HMX-H106, also allow consumers to expand memory capacity using
an SD/SDHC memory card. The HMX H100 does not feature an internal SSD
and requires the use of a SD/SDHC memory card.

The new H-Series full-HD digital camcorders also utilize H.264
compression, which significantly increases recording time. At full-HD
resolution and when set to fine mode, users can record up to three hours
directly to the 16GB HMX-H104, six hours to the 32GB HMX H105, and an
unparalleled 12 hours to the 64GB HMX-H106.

Producing a high-quality image starts at the lens, which is highly
regarded as one of the most important components of a camcorder.
Precision optics are paramount in helping produce inspiring video and
Samsung’s H-Series camcorders underscore this assessment by
incorporating world renowned Schneider optics. The camcorders’
Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens features a 10x optical zoom and is
paired with Samsung’s new Optical Image Stabilizer to help reduce
the blur found in footage as a result of vibrations and hand shake.

The Schneider lens also features a 37mm wide-angle focal length. Unlike
other camcorders offering a typical angle of view of 40~50mm, the
H-Series’ 37mm wide-angle Schneider lens allows users to fit more
of their desired scene into the frame, making the camcorder ideal for
recording large groups of family or friends, breathtaking landscapes or
even capturing all the action at sporting events.

The trusted Schneider lens also helps capture remarkably clear and sharp
video with accurate color reproduction. The H-Series’ direct HDMI
connections allow consumers to effortlessly enjoy their full-HD content
on their HDTV without the need for proprietary docking cradles.
Consumers can also utilize the camcorders to take more than just
stunning high definition video, as each offers a built-in strobe flash
and the ability to capture 4.7 mega-pixel digital still photos.

“This new series of high-definition digital camcorders clearly
speaks to Samsung’s commitment to providing today’s
consumers with the most advanced and highest performing digital imaging
technology,” said Tony Sorice, Vice President of Sales and
Marketing for Digital Imaging at Samsung Electronics America. “Our
ability to leverage the synergies that exist across our various
businesses in the design and manufacture of digital camcorders and
cameras, allows us to better meet customer demands and bring
higher-performing digital imaging solutions to market faster and more
efficiently.”

At the heart of Samsung’s new H-Series of full-HD digital
camcorders is a high performance CMOS imaging sensor. Measuring 1/4.5
inches, the CMOS sensor boasts 2.2 mega-pixels and yields impressive
light sensitivity helping enhance the overall imaging experience for the
end-user. The camcorders also offer a large 2.7 inch touch screen LCD,
which serves as the gateway to the camcorders’ comprehensive suite
of features. The swiveling LCD also gives users access to key camcorder
controls, including record and zoom. When utilized in conjunction with
Samsung’s proprietary swivel grip, the additional placement of
controls on the LCD screens allow users to effortlessly control the
camcorder at low or high angles.

The camcorders also feature a HD Time Lapse recording mode that will
give consumers the ability to experiment with their creativity. When
shooting in the Time Lapse recording mode, the camcorder will record a
single image at an interval pre-selected by the user, either 1, 3, 5,
10, 15, or 30 seconds, and will save each image as one single movie file.

Samsung are yet to offer pricing details but have confirmed that the
flagship H106 camcorder will become available in April whilst the H105,
H104 and the H100 camcorders are set to begin shipping as of March