Samsung HMX-Q10 Camcorder with Switch Grip

By Eliane Fiolet on 01/03/2011, filed in Home > Photo-Video

Samsung HMX Q10 Camcorder with Switch Grip [CES 2011] The HMX-Q10 is a mid-range Full HD camcorder featuring a 5 MP BSI CMOS sensor delivering improved low-light performance, and a Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan-HD F1.8 10x optical zoom lens with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). Aside the regular specifications one would expect from a camcorder, the unique feature of the device is the Switch Grip technology with Easy Operation: the G-magnetic sensor integrated in the HMX-Q10 recognizes the angle and turn the LCD display accordingly for ease of use, allowing users to shoot video in difficult positions. Easy Operation means that all controls are accessible from the 2.7″ touch screen. The Samsung HMX-Q10 records video in 1920×1080/60i full HD and captures 4.9MP still photos, it will be available in February 2011 for $299.

HMX-Q10 features include:

Storage media: SDHC/SD Card

Image stabilisation: OIS Duo
Sensor: 5MP BSI CMOS sensor
1/4.1″(effec.1/5.8″) – 5MP (2.07M effective pixels)
Lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan-HD F1.8 10x optical zoom lens with OIS
2.75mm ~ 27.5mm focal length
Size: 43.7 x 53.3 x 119.4 mm

2.7” touch panel LCD
2D S-motion Graphic User Interface
Flip Shooting (Switch Grip Control)
Switch/both Handed Grip
Face detection
Smart Record Pause
Ultra Compact and Full HD Recording
Built-in USB/PC S/W
Auto Focus
Face detect (up to 6 persons)
Smart Auto
HD Time Lapse recording
Intelli-Studio 2.0
Tripod screw

Video Recording, HD resolution: 1920 x 1080 60i – 1280 x720 60p
Video Recording, SD resolution: 720 x 480 60i

Still Image Capture: 4.9MP (2MP)

Device Connectivity:
USB interface (including USB charging)
Composite interface (output only)
HDMI interface

Battery type: BP125A (1250mAh) – 110min (1h50m) max.

Recording time (max.):
SD
SF: 4h10m
F: 5h
N: 6h30m

HD
SF: 17h30m
F: 23h10m
N: 34h

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About the author: Eliane Fiolet is the co-founder and editor of Ubergizmo.com where she writes about smart devices, web applications, design and usability. In her parallel life, she owns a Corporate ID design business that helps companies create great brands. Prior to opening her own agency, Eliane worked for a top design firm, Minale Tattersfield Design Strategy, where she created identities for Fortune 500 companies. She also worked in the video game industry as a designer for an award-winning adventure game. Eliane holds a master degree in visual communication and design from the “Art Décoratifs” college and she majored in mathematics and physics in high school. Follow the author on Facebook, Twitter

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