Samsung WB550

Samsung Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. unveils the 12 mega-pixel WB550 - the company's second high zoom.

The WB550, a step-up model from the company's flagship model, WB500 introduced at CES 2009, offers consumers one of the most powerful lenses on a compact high zoom camera, featuring a 24mm ultra-wide angle Schneider lens coupled with a generous 10x optical zoom. With impressive wide-angle and telephoto zoom capabilities as well as an appealing feature set, the WB550 is sure to stand out from the crowd and draw much attention from consumers in search of a compact and full featured digital camera.Like the WB500, the WB550 puts high-definition video recording in the palm of users' hands. Consumers have the ability to record high-definition video at a resolution of 720p and utilize the camera's full 10x optical zoom. Samsung also incorporates H.264 compression, a codec for high-definition video that yields three to five times the recording length than that of MJPEG video. The WB550 also offers true HDMI connectivity, which allows the camera to be connected directly without using cradle to an HDTV to enjoy one's photos and video in HD clarity.Photographers of various skill levels are sure to find WB550's advanced optics a great convenience and luxury. The ideal companion for the traveling photographer, sports enthusiast, busy parent, or social teenager, the WB550's ultra-wide angle 24mm Schneider lens gives users the ability to capture more of a desired image or scene into a single shot, paving the way for greater creativity and flexibility while shooting. The camera's 10x optical zoom is also key tool which allows users to capture images from a significant distance. The WB550's 24mm-240mm focal length (35mm film equivalent) is essential for those consumers who are unaware of what their next shooting scenario may be.For added stability and blur-free images, especially when using the WB550 at its maximum zoom, Samsung has incorporated both Optical and Digital Image Stabilization. The shooter has the option of simply using Optical Image Stabilization to help reduce blur caused by hand shake, ideal for well lit environments, or choosing Dual Image Stabilization and combining the strengths of Optical and Digital Image Stabilization by activating them simultaneously. Dual Image Stabilization is ideal for low-light environments where the use of a flash is not desired.The WB550 is available in black or silver, with silver trim and measures 105mm x 61.4mm x 37.2 mm.