Samsung Debuts Two New Ergonomic Camcorders

By Geoff Duncan April 29, 2009

Samsung Debuts Two New Ergonomic Camcorders

Samsung has brought the "Touch of Color" (ToC) design motif from its flat-screen HDTVs to its camcorder line, with its new "ergonomic" SMX-C14 and SMX-C10. The new camcorders feature 10× optical zoom, hyper image stabilization, a swivel-out 2.7-inch LCD display, and Samsung’s Active Angle lens. The camcorder is also designed to be held in a more relaxed manner that reduced stress on a user’s wrist and elbow while keeping the LCD screen out of the user’s direct line of sight, making it easier to keep an eye on a subject.

"The SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 are truly unique camcorders, starting with their eye-catching ToC design," said Samsung Electronics America’s senior VP of a/v and digital imaging marketing Reid Sullivan, in a statement. "In addition to being ultra-compact, ergonomic, and stylish, these camcorders offer a host of advanced, yet easy-to-use capabilities that encourage consumers to integrate video recording into their everyday digital lifestyles."

Although Samsung hasn’t published full specs for the new camcorder, but the C10 will record directly to SD/SDHC media, while the C14 will boast 16GB of internal memory in addition to an SD/SDHC card slot. Both cameras will also feature time-lapse recording and animated video thumbnails, along with a charging system that will enable users to recharge the batter via an adapter or USB. The units will also both feature Samsung’s intelli-studio editing feature: users will be able to connect the camcorders to a PC or notebook using USB, and edit or play their video without any additional software. Each camcorder will also feature a one-touch upload button for pushing video directly to YouTube.

Samsung expects the camcorders will be available from retailers in July; no pricing has been announced.

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