Samsung ST550, the self-portrait camera

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Gadget TV

Monday September 28, 2009

The

Samsung ST550

is a narcissist's dream. It's the first digital camera to include a second

self portrait screen

on the front of the camera. Samsung is calling it "

2View

." Hidden under the glossy and stylish exterior sits a 1.5-inch screen that can be activated to

take the perfect self portrait

or to

take the guess work out of timer shots

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Show Notes

Samsung ST550
AKA Samsung TL225
$350 - $400

What it is: The first ever consumer digital camera with a self portrait screen on the front.

- 12.2 MP compact camera
- 4.6x optical zoom lens
- 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen (back)
- 1.5-inch LCD screen (front)
- ISO up to 6400
- Image stabilization

- On the surface, it's a good looking point and shoot digital camera with a large, wide LCD screen.

- Tap the front or select front LCD from the menu screen to turn on a second LCD hidden behind the glossy finish.

- 3.5-inch rear LCD screen is touch sensitive and all menu functions and shooting modes are accessed via touchscreen menus.

- Rear touchscreen has haptic (vibration) feedback.

- Multiple focus modes including touch focus.

- Blink and face detection options.

- Shoots 1280x720 HD video.

- Connects to TV via mono RCA cables.

Includes:
- Charge / sync USB cable
- USB power adapter wall plug
- Video cable (RCA)
- Wrist strap
- Manuals, software disc etc.

Love this camera? Want one? Get it from Amazon.com

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