Information Engineer

Samsung proudly introduces a new milestone in digital camera technology. The 12.2 Megapixel Dual LCD Digital Camera with a 1.5″ front LCD screen, a revolutionary feature in the industry, lets you take part in capturing the moment like never before. The Samsung Dual LCD Digital Camera lets you see every scene in a completely new and exciting way. Just use the front LCD screen, and set up the perfect shot with you in it, time after time. A host of top-ranked features and technologies, from the lens to the user interface, turns this camera into a true must-have and the small, hand-held size makes it easy to take it with you everywhere you go. The Schneider lens optics with 4.6x Zoom lets you get up close on almost any subject 27mm Wide Angle lens captures even more of the moment Countdown timer – Use it to coordinate any shot perfectly Child mode – Keep small children’s attention, with a built-in animation Front and Back LCD Screens – Get out from behind the camera and get in the shot Perfectly framing yourself is quick and easy Never miss being in a once-in-a-lifetime moment Rear Touch Screen LCD – Scroll quickly through all menus Easily access your photo library Haptic vibration response registers your choices Gesture UI is a revolutionary new way to view and sort through menus and options Smart Auto – Automatically senses picture conditions, and adjusts for the perfect shot Optimizes shot regardless of poor lighting 14 different preset modes, for a variety of settings Parameters can also be bypassed for manual control.

Technical Details :
* 1-1/2″ LCD on front makes it easy to put yourself in the shot.
* 3″ touchscreen LCD on the back for intuitive operation.
* 12.2-megapixel effective recording.
* wide-angle Schneider lens with 4.6X optical zoom.
* Dual Image Stabilization (optical and digital).

PROS:
- Menu system is fast.
- Sweet continuous shoot mode.
- HD Video is very nice.
- Form factor is great.
- 5x Optical Zoom is a treat for a point and shoot.
- Fast boot to picture: It takes less than 3 seconds to power on the camera and snap your first photo.
- Smart modes.
- Slide show mode.

CONS:
- Front LCD Screen does not turn on when shooting in video.
- Micro SD a pain to deal with (adapters etc).
- When shooting video, when you zoom in or out, the audio cuts out while the lens is in motion. Once the lens stops moving, the audio kicks in again.
- When importing into iPhoto on Snow Leopard, the videos do not have thumbnails or video preview. They appear as black squares in the photo album until played.