Shoot with either hand and share easily
• Shoot using right or left hand with Switch Grip II
• Record in stunning 1920 x 1080 60i Full HD clarity
• Get closer to the action with 20x optical zoom
Presenting a new take on Full HD recording. The QF20 / Q20’s Switch Grip II function not only lets you hold the camcorder in either hand it also allows for vertical recording so you’re always in perfect position to capture heartwarming moments and hilarious slipups in amazing HD. It’s never been this easy to shoot and share Full HD 1080p video.
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Switch Grip II
One thing lefties and righties can agree on is that the streamlined and compact QF20 / Q20 with Switch Grip II was made for both. Because no matter in which hand it’s held the camcorder’s LCD screen will adjust to ensure that the picture is shown right-side up. More comfortable shooting while holding the camcorder vertically? Good news: you can rotate the screen 90 and the image will remain right-side up. Shooting video from difficult positions has never been easier.
Relive your adventures with Full HD Recording
1920 x 1080 / 60p
Why shoot just video when you can shoot Full HD movies? With 1920x1080 60i resolution you capture richly detailed images with vivid colour and intense clarity. This helps ensure picture perfection on your HDTV and a superb viewing experience for you.
Bookmark your favourite scenes with My Clip
My Clip
Play back your favourite moments of a night out with friends or a hike through the woods without having to waste time fast-forwarding or rewinding. The My Clip feature allows you to tag any scene in your video so you can instantly relive the most hilarious bits or amazing sights over and over again with no additional editing.
Capture things you couldn’t before with 20x Optical Zoom
20x Optical zoom 40x Digital-zoom
Lightweight and compact the QF20/Q20 goes wherever you go. It also features a Schneider-Kreuznach lens with 20x Optical Zoom (40x Digital Zoom) that puts you in the middle of the action even when you’re far away. Capture a game-winning goal from the far end of the soccer field or a band rocking out even from the back row. Details are as crisp and clear as if you were shooting from up close.
OIS Duo Plus shakes off unsteady hands
OIS Duo Plus
With OIS (Optical Image Stabiliser) Duo Plus you can capture clear and steady video even if you have a case of shaky hands. The QF20 / Q20 combines a built-in OIS with digital image stabilisation technology to prevent bumps jolts and shivers from blurring image quality. OIS Duo Plus also compensates for body movement that can occur while you’re moving around or for the movement of the digital zoom.
Give your home movies emotional impact
Smart BGM II (with My Music)
Add a professional touch to your movies with Smart BGM II (with My Music).Select one of four preloaded classical pieces to add to your videos or import your favourite songs from your PC’s music library by using Samsung’s Intelli-Studio. And if there’s talking in the scene it won’t get drowned out - Smart BGM II automatically lowers the music so you always hear whoever is speaking.
A setting for every scene - Smart Auto
Smart Auto
No matter what time of day it is no matter where you are with Smart Auto you’re ready for nearly any shooting scenario. Automatically select from one of 11 preset modes - such as Night Natural Green Macro and Portrait - to instantly compensate for a variety of varying light conditions or image details. Never again miss shooting a spontaneous scene due to time-consuming setting adjustments.
Make art out of time
Art Time-lapse Recording
Capture an event that takes place over the course of hours such the sun rising and setting and present it in a fraction of the time. Art Time-Lapse Recording captures still frames at preset intervals then creates an HD file with the stills placed in sequential order. A variety of modes including Night Time Zooming Panning and Reverse Playback give you more creative options.
Record Pause
While shooting a video in Record Pause mode it allows you to briefly pause the recording and then pick up right where you left off without creating a new file. This way you only have one file to work with and don’t have to merge files for editing sharing or transferring.
Shake it
Next time you record a get-together add some fun with Shake It. Just a couple of jostles of the camcorder can randomly add one of several different fun and artistic digital effects to a scene. Shake It even works in Playback Mode when it will embed preloaded music into your clip.
2.7” Smart Touch LCD
Change the way you look at things with the 2.7 QVGA Touch LCD (230k resolution). The large screen delivers clean crisp images that are saturated with natural colour and deep dynamic detail. And the size also makes the touchscreen easier to use to find the feature or content you’re looking for.
4.9M Still Photo
While recording video and without interruption you are able to capture still images (5.5 Megapixel) that are as vivid and vibrant as life itself.
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Colour of product | Black |
| Type | Barrel |
| Megapixel | 5 |
| Optical zoom | 20 x |
| Digital zoom | 40 x |
| Battery type | Lithum-Ion (BP125A) |
| Compatible memory cards | SD/SDHC |
| LCD Screen Size | 2.7 |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
| Interface | USB 2.0 HDMI |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 42.8 x 52.45 x 119m mm |
| Weight | 180 g |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
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