Take vivid, perfectly exposed 12.2-megapixel still shots effortlessly thanks to the Samsung SL720’s 5x optical zoom, wide-angle lens, and versatile array of shooting modes. The Perfect Portrait System combines six technologies – including Face Detection, Smile Shot, and Blink Detection – to deliver great portraits automatically. Optical and digital image stabilization team up to eliminate image blur, while 11 Smart Auto modes serve up great shots under a variety of shooting conditions. Look to the 3.0″ color LCD viewscreen with automatic brightness adjustment for a clean view of every scene. Finally, a Smart Album lets you search for photos based on date, content, color tone, or file type.
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One part camera
Before we delve into the SL720’s impressive repertoire of advanced digital-shooting features, it’s equally worth our while to make note of this point-and-shoot’s high-performance nuts and bolts. Let’s see, where to start . . . How about with the 1/2.3″ CCD image sensor, capable of capturing digital images with a whopping 12.2-megapixel resolution? With a resolution that high, not only do you capture every detail, but you don’t sacrifice any clarity or resolution even when making large prints over 8″ x 10″. Next, a wide-angle 28mm lens expands your field of view, allowing you shoot broad landscapes or inclusive interior scenes. Further, a 5x optical zoom gives you the ability to shoot crisp, clear photos of distant subjects. Finally, 76MB of built-in memory team up with support for SD, SDHC, and MMC+ memory cards to bring you versatile storage options.
One part HD camcorder
Yes, you’re reading the right product description. Not only is the SL720 a high-performance digital camera, but it also records high definition video! On the rare occasion that you actually tire of shooting vivid, detailed 12.2-megapixel still shots, just switch over to Movie Mode, and instantly begin filming HD 720p video. And then, when you’re reviewing your new HD footage on the SL720, you can choose to pull still photos from the video footage to highlight the video’s best moments.
The “perfect” way to capture your favorite subject
Sure, you snap shots of wildlife, landscapes, skylines, and still lifes, but there’s one subject that dominates just about every photographer’s work: the human face. Whether we’re talking about informal, impromptu shots taken at a party or more formally composed shots taken of groups at a family reunion, you want to capture the faces of friends and family as clearly and naturally as possible. However, you don’t always have much time at parties or other social gatherings to fine-tune camera settings for every single shot. So, you need a little assistance. And with its Perfect Portrait System, that’s exactly what the SL720 delivers. Samsung’s Perfect Portrait System combines six shooting features all geared toward serving up portraits that are, well, perfect. First, Face Detection detects up to nine different faces in a frame and automatically adjusts focus and brightness for great exposure. Second, while Smile Shot technology snaps a photo automatically when your subject smiles or laughs, Blink Detection prevents you from taking a photo while your subject’s eyes are closed. Third, Beauty Shot technology and Red-eye Fix team up to automatically retouch imperfections such as blemishes, dark spots, and red-eye. Finally, Self Portrait lets you know when you’re in the shot with a beep before snapping the shot. Like we said: portraits that are, well, perfect.
Stabilization, times two
Whether it’s the excitement of the shot or a chill on the air that’s causing you to shake, unsteady hands can do a lot to ruin an otherwise ideal shot. Sporting Dual Image Stabilization, the SL720 digital camera from Samsung serves up a one-two punch to tame blurry photos. First off, Optical Image Stabilization compensates for trembling hands by literally shifting the camera’s lens in the opposite direction. Second, Digital Image Stabilization’s advance processing kicks in when things get really wobbly to ensure blur-free images.
Go smart, go auto
Even the most seasoned photographers don’t always have time to program ideal camera settings for every shot. Photographic moments aren’t planned . . . they’re spontaneous. Making sure that you’re always ready to take the perfect shot, Samsung’s TL225 offers Smart Auto technology. Using one of nine unique preset modes, Smart Auto technology automatically senses shooting conditions and optimizes camera settings for the ideal shot. Choose between modes such as Portrait, Landscape, Night, Fireworks, and Beach & Snow.
Your palette
Well, since modern technology still hasn’t provided us with bionic eyes capable of snapping photos of exactly what we see, we must continue relying upon photographic cameras. Therefore, we can only take photos of what the camera sees. So, the best way of ensuring that our photos come out exactly as we imagine them is to be able to see what the camera sees. Here’s where a digital camera’s viewscreen comes into play. The LCD screen on the back of most digital cameras is one of a camera’s most important tools — it’s the medium through which we compose, review, and share our photos. In other words, we need a broad, clear, detailed view; we need the 3.0″ LCD found on the Samsung SL720. At 3.0″ in size (measured diagonally) and sporting a 230,000-pixel resolution, the SL720’s full-color TFT LCD viewscreen offers a vivid palette for composing photos. Further, thanks to its advanced design, the LCD screen automatically adjusts its brightness in response to ambient light levels, ensuring an optimal view of every shot.
Where on earth is that photo?
If you’ve ever put two or three hundred shots on a digital camera in a weekend or so, you know how hard it can be to go back in and find the photo you want. With most digital cameras, your only option is to manually browse through all of the files until you find the one you want. With its Smart Album technology, the Samsung SL720 offers a different option. Smart Album lets you sort photos by date, content, color tone, theme, or file type. With so many search options, finding that one shot is a cinch,
System requirements
The following are the computer system requirements for use with the Samsung SL720. For Windows: Window 2000/XP/Vista, a PC with a Pentium III 500MHz processor or better (800Hz recommended), 250MB of available hard disk space (over 1GB recommended), minimum 256MB RAM (over 512MB recommended), USB port, CD-ROM drive, 1024×768-pixel, 16-bit color display (24-bit recommended), and Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or later. For Mac: Power Mac G3 or later, Mac OS 10.3 or later, minimum of 256MB RAM, 110MB of available hard disk space, USB port, and CD-ROM drive.
Comparison Specifications
* Maximum pixels: 12.2 megapixels (effective) / 12.4 megapixels (total)
* Memory: 76MB internal memory / Support for SD, SDHC, MMC+ memory cards
* Zoom power: 5x optical zoom
* Shooting modes: Smart Auto / Program / Dual IS / Photo Help Guide / Beauty Shot / Movie / Scene (details below)
* Flash modes: Auto / Auto & Red-eye Reduction / Fill-in flash / Slow Sync / Flash Off / Red-eye Fix
* Movie mode: HD 720p video recording / MP4 (H.264) format / 30fps
* Viewscreen: Intelligent 3.0″ color TFT LCD screen (230K pixels) / Auto brightness adjustment
* Digital interface: USB 2.0
Additional Specifications
* Dual IS: Optical image stabilization / Digital image stabilization
* Perfect portrait system: Face Detection / Smile Shot / Blink Detection / Beauty Shot / Self Portrait / Red-eye Fix
* Smart Mode: Scene Recognition / Face Recognition
* Smart Album
* Lens focal length: f+5 – 25m (28mm – 140mm @ 35mm equivalent)
* Aperture: f/3.4 – f/5.8
* Focusing: TTL Auto Focus (Center AF, Multi AF)
* Shutter speed: 1/8-1/2000 sec, auto / 1-1/2000 sec, program / 8-1/2000, night / 2 sec, fireworks
* Exposure: Program Auto Exposure (AE) / Multi, spot, and center-weighted AE / ±2EV compensation
* ISO equivalent: Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Manufacturer Specifications
* White balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent_H / Fluorescent_L / Tungsten / Custom
* Scene modes: Frame Guide / Night / Portrait / Children / Landscape / Close-up / Text / Sunset / Dawn / Backlight / Fireworks / Beach & Snow
* Still-image effects: Single / Continuous / Motion Capture / AEB
* Still image file format: JPEG (DCF) / EXIF 2.21 / DPOF 1.1 / PictBridge 1.0
* Audio file format: WAV
* Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
* Movie features: Pause during recording / Still-image capture / Time trimming
* Video output: NTSC / PAL
* Stereo microphone / Internal mono speaker
Dimensional Specifications
* Dimensions: 3.70″ W x 2.34″ H x 0.94″ D
* Weight: 0.33 lbs
Samsung SL720 Black Warranty Details
1-year limited parts and labor warranty
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