Thin Is In!
No secret there, but Samsung has introduced an ultra-thin 8.2-megapixel digital camera for those who are looking to simplify their daily luggage. The i8 measures 3.5 inches x 2.3 inches x .8 inches and a 2.7-inch LCD viewer. If the dimensions sound vaguely familiar, the Samsung i85 is slightly larger, but for the most part, it’s a similar product. The i8 comes to the table with a 3x optical zoom, respectable for any consumer camera, but 2X shy of what the i85 offers, and an LCD panel that monitors ambient light and adjusts.
It has a range of video talents, including the ability to record MPEG4 video at 800 x 592 resolution. If you just want to watch, the i8 can serve up your basic MPEG, AVI, MOV, WMV and ASF files on the LCD. It’s also NTSC and PAL switchable.
Oh, right. The camera part. Well, it shoots 4:3 and 16:9 format images, and includes built-in image stabilisation and facial recognition. The i8 offers a f/3.5 wide angle and a f/4.5 telephoto lens. The ISO range for the camera runs from 80 to 1,600. The camera also offers seven presets for white balance and a manual balance option. Last but certainly not least, the i8 comes with 195 Mb of internal memory.
The i8 hits the market in February and will set you back about USD$300.