Thanks to H.264 compression, which drastically enhances recording times when used with standard definition video, users can record over six hours of footage directly to the SMX-C14’s 16GB of built-in memory. The new SMX-C14 features 16GB of internal Samsung flash memory and is expandable via an SD/SDHC memory card slot. “In addition to being ultra-compact, ergonomic and stylish, these camcorders offer a host of advanced, yet easy-to-use capabilities that encourage consumers to integrate video recording into their everyday digital lifestyles.” “The SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 are truly unique camcorders, starting with their eye-catching ToC design,” said Reid Sullivan, senior vice president of Audio/Video and Digital Imaging Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. Unlike traditional camcorders, the relaxed grip also removes the LCD screen from the user’s line of sight, enabling them to always keep an eye on their subject while recording. This unique design helps reduce fatigue by allowing consumers to grip the camcorder in a more relaxed manner, easing the overall stress on their wrist and elbow. Similar to the full-HD HMX-R10, the new SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 boast Samsung’s Active Angle Lens. Both camcorders also feature a 230,000-dot, swiveling 2.7-inch wide LCD screen, which allows users to effortlessly frame their subjects and review their footage. The SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 are ideal for the on-the-go consumer and offer an impressive 10x optical zoom paired with Hyper Image Stabilization to help reduce blurry footage. With ToC design, a hint of color is naturally blended into the deep black body for an attractive crystalline appearance.
The new SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 also feature Samsung’s stylish Touch of Colorä (ToCä) finish that was first introduced in the company’s line of flat‑panel HDTVs. – Ap– Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced the SMX-C14 and SMX-C10, two new ergonomically designed, compact digital camcorders offering industry‑leading style and design. New SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 Offer Industry-Leading Style, Design and Ease-of-Use SAMSUNG FOCUSES ON ERGONOMICS WITH TWO NEW DIGITAL CAMCORDERS I’ll go ahead and guess $249 for the SMX-C10 and $399 for the SMX-C14. No word on price, either, but they’ll be available in July. Curiously, Samsung neglected to state whether the cameras shoot in standard definition or high definition, although the “S” naming convention for the model numbers seems to indicate that it’ll be standard 720×480 since the high-def camcorders all start with “H” - as in the HMX-R10.
The SMX-C14 will feature 16GB of onboard memory, expandable via SD while the SMX-C10 won’t feature any standard memory, relying solely on your ever-growing pile of SD cards.īoth camcorders feature Samsung’s Touch of Color (TOC) body coloration, angled lenses to provide for more natural shooting, over two hours of battery life, and H.264 MP4 video compression.
Samsung’s got two new portable camcorders coming out in July.