The release of slim camera ST5500(CL80)/ST5000(TL240)

SamsungDigitalImaging recently announced the release of ultra-slim(1.96mm thick) compact camera ST5500(CL80) and ST5000(TL240) that strengthen user’s convenience.

Their body is accented by fluid, hydro-formed lines. Hydro-forming technology is generally used for auto parts, and Samsungimaging adopted the hydro-forming technology for the first time in this field.

ST5500(CL80)’s features include 14.2 megapixel quality, 7x optical zoom power Schneider KREUZNACH lens, and Slanted Shutter. It also provides brilliant 1,152K high-resolution images through a vivid 3.5” TFT Touch LCD. Plus, its self-standing Posture 7° physique makes taking those tricky self-portraits a snap.

As for its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0, they’re both DLNA(Digital Living Network Alliance) compliant and can be used to display images on networked media players and HDTVs.  Alternatively the Wi-Fi connection can be used to upload images and video to Facebook, YouTube and Picasa, among other sites. you can also email images and video directly from the ST5500(CL80)’s 3.5” TFT touch screen, which supports “the qwerty keyboard” input.

ST5500(CL80) also provides smart functions such as Smart Gesture UI, Dual Image Stabilization, Smart Auto 2.0 (Still & Movie) and Smart Filter. Smart Gesture UI is built-in acceleration sensor turns your gestures into commands. For example, users can delete photos by drawing an “X” on the screen without button.

ST5000(TL240) features all functions of ST5500(CL80) except wireless service with 3.5” TFT LCD screen. Both models will be come in Black and Orange.

“ST5500(CL80)/ST5000(TL240) is the product reflected Samsung’s philosophy of camera design” said an executive of Samsungimaging. “The camera offers the highest standard in technology, design, and features”