Samsung HMX-QF20BP hand-held camcorder

Samsung HMX-QF20BP hand-held camcorder

HMX-QF20BP - CMOS 1/4" 5.1MP, Optical 20x, 6.858 cm (2.7 ") LCD Touch, Full HD, SD/SDHC/SDXC, 180g, Black

Manufacturer
Samsung
SKU
HMX-QF20BP
15-02-2012
Shoot with either hand and share easily
- Shoot using right or left hand with Switch Grip II;
- Share and save photos wirelessly with built-in Wi-Fi;
- Record in stunning 1920 x 1080 60i Full HD clarity;
- Get closer to the action with 20x optical zoom.

0º, 90º, 180º - Enjoy a greater degree of flexibility with Switch Grip II
One thing lefties and righties can agree on is that the streamlined and compact QF20 / Q20 with Switch Grip II was made for both. Because no matter in which hand it’s held, the camcorder’s LCD screen will adjust to ensure that the picture is shown right-side up. More comfortable shooting while holding the camcorder vertically? Good news: you can rotate the screen 90º, and the image will remain right-side up. Shooting video from difficult positions has never been easier.

Instant Sharing & Saving, simply Wi-Fi Connectivity
With built-in Wi-Fi capability, you can share any special and exciting videos on the move. Send videos by uploading to Facebook™, Picasa™, Photobucket™ or email directly from the camcorder. You can also upload them to YouTube™ then sit back and wait for the rave reviews. The QF20 also lets you upload to online cloud services so never worried about losing your videos while on the go or running out of memory. The TV Link feature allows you to wirelessly display videos on a Wi-Fi TV screen. You can also save them to your PC with just one click using the Auto Backup feature. No more searching for the cable – it’s that easy.

Relive your adventures with Full HD Recording 1920 x 1080 / 60p
Why shoot just video when you can shoot Full HD movies? With 1920x1080 60i resolution, you capture richly detailed images with vivid colour and intense clarity. This helps ensure picture perfection on your HDTV or Wi-Fi HD monitor, and a superb viewing experience for you.

Presenting a new take on Full HD recording. The QF20 / Q20’s Switch Grip II function not only lets you hold the camcorder in either hand, it also allows for vertical recording so you’re always in perfect position to capture heartwarming moments and hilarious slipups in amazing HD. The QF20 also allows you to share your memories straight away, through its Wi-Fi capabilities, to your favourite online social networks and cloud services, from any Wi-Fi hotspot. It’s never been this easy to shoot and share Full HD 1080p video.

My Clip
Play back your favourite moments of a night out with friends or a hike through the woods without having to waste time fast-forwarding or rewinding. The My Clip feature allows you to tag any scene in your video, so you can instantly relive the most hilarious bits or amazing sights over and over again with no additional editing.

20x Optical zoom, 40x Digital-zoom
Lightweight and compact, the QF20/Q20 goes wherever you go. It also features a Schneider-Kreuznach lens with 20x Optical Zoom (40x Digital Zoom) that puts you in the middle of the action, even when you’re far away. Capture a game-winning goal from the far end of the soccer field, or a band rocking out even from the back row. Details are as crisp and clear as if you were shooting from up close.

OIS Duo Plus
With OIS (Optical Image Stabiliser) Duo Plus, you can capture clear and steady video, even if you have a case of shaky hands. The QF20 / Q20 combines a built-in OIS with digital image stabilisation technology to prevent bumps, jolts, and shivers from blurring image quality. OIS Duo Plus also compensates for body movement that can occur while you’re moving around, or for the movement of the digital zoom.

Smart BGM II (with My Music)
Add a professional touch to your movies with Smart BGM II (with My Music).Select one of four preloaded classical pieces to add to your videos, or import your favourite songs from your PC’s music library by using Samsung’s Intelli-Studio. And if there’s talking in the scene, it won’t get drowned out - Smart BGM II automatically lowers the music, so you always hear whoever is speaking.

Smart Auto
No matter what time of day it is, no matter where you are, with Smart Auto you’re ready for nearly any shooting scenario. Automatically select from one of 11 preset modes - such as Night, Natural Green, Macro and Portrait - to instantly compensate for a variety of varying light conditions or image details. Never again miss shooting a spontaneous scene due to time-consuming setting adjustments.

Art Time-lapse Recording
Capture an event that takes place over the course of hours such the sun rising and setting and present it in a fraction of the time. Art Time-Lapse Recording captures still frames at preset intervals, then creates an HD file with the stills placed in sequential order. A variety of modes, including Night Time, Zooming, Panning and Reverse Playback, give you more creative options.

Record Pause
While shooting a video in Record Pause mode, it allows you to briefly pause the recording and then pick up right where you left off without creating a new file. This way you only have one file to work with and don’t have to merge files for editing, sharing or transferring.

Shake It
Next time you record a get-together, add some fun with Shake It. Just a couple of jostles of the camcorder can randomly add one of several different fun and artistic digital effects to a scene. Shake It even works in Playback Mode, when it will embed preloaded music into your clip.

2.7” Smart Touch LCD
Change the way you look at things with the 2.7" QVGA Touch LCD (230k resolution). The large screen delivers clean, crisp images that are saturated with natural colour and deep, dynamic detail. And the size also makes the touchscreen easier to use to find the feature or content you’re looking for.

4.9M Still Photo
While recording video and without interruption, you are able to capture still images (5.5 Megapixel) that are as vivid and vibrant as life itself.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Memory card
Disc types supported 
N
Camcorder tape type 
N

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
HD-Ready
Y
Video resolutions 
1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
H.264
Supported video modes 
1080p
Video capturing speed
50 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Built-in display 
Y
Weight 
180g
Focal length range (f-f) 
2.6 - 52 mm
Analog signal format system 
PAL
Audio system 
Dolby Digital 2.0
Camera file system
DPOF 1.1
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Compatible operating systems 
Windows 7<br />Windows Vista<br />Windows XP SP2
Display 
LCD
LED indicators
Power, Y
Optical sensor size 
1/0.157 mm (1/4")
Optical zoom 
20x
PictBridge 
Y
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
5.1 MP
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Viewfinder type 
N

Networking

Wi-Fi 
Y

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
S-Video out 
N
DC-in jack 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
Composite video out 
1

Power

Battery type 
BP125A

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
230000 pixels
Touch screen 
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.86 cm (2.7")

Audio

Audio formats supported 
AAC

Image sensor

Effective megapixels (movie)
1.75 MP

Lens system

Image stabilizer type
optical
Focus adjustment
Auto
Digital zoom 
40x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
38.4 - 768 mm
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
3.9
Minimum aperture number 
1.8

Camera

Camcorder type 
Handheld camcorder
3D compatibility 
N

Flash

Built-in flash 
N
Built-in light 
N

Battery

Video recording time
1.30h

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
USB
Hand strap
Y
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y
Quick start guide 
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
3072 x 1728 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
1920 x 1080
Supported aspect ratios 
16:9

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
1.36 cm
Width 
4.28 cm
Depth 
11.9 cm
Height 
5.24 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Effective megapixels (image)
5.3 MP

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