14 DAY TRIAL // Samsung has just unveiled a product that may very well be what social networking enthusiasts have been yearning for without realizing it.
In short, the company built a camera that can wirelessly connect to the Internet.
The DualView DV300F is a testament to how smartphones and cameras are copying the capabilities of one another.
The camera does not shy away from putting WiFi wireless connectivity at its owner's disposal.
People can instantly share pictures over the air and even upload them to cloud services or social networks.
This is a far cry from how, not too long ago, owners had to remove the camera's memory card or use a data cable to transfer the files to a PC before being able to share them in any way.
The other significant asset is the presence of two displays, one on the back and one on the front.
In addition to letting both the one shooting the photo and the one being shot see what the picture will look like, the front 1.5-inch screen also makes it simpler to snap good self shots.
“Our aim is to continually be at the forefront of innovation and maintain our leadership within the DualView market, pioneered by Samsung,” stated Mr. Myoung Sup Han, senior vice president and head of digital imaging business, Samsung Electronics.
“The new DV300F model is the embodiment of this goal. This latest model with the DualView LCD, Wi-Fi connectivity, ultra premium styling and the latest creative features, demonstrates Samsung's unwavering commitment to innovation within the digital compact camera market, as well as our ability to consistently meet the needs of our customers.”
Samsung gave the camera a 16MP sensor, 5x optical zoom, 720p HD video recording and enhancements like Smart Auto, Children Mode, Split-Shot, 3D photo, Artistic brush, Live Panorama and Jump Shot 2.0.
No price or precise release date were given, but these matters will probably be clarified at CES 2012.