The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Review. Samsung is set to release the Galaxy Camera 2 this March with a price tag of $449.00.
Android 4.3, Jelly Bean for Apps, Sharing, and More
WithAndroid 4.3, Jelly Bean on board, the Samsung GALAXY Camera 2 brings all
the benefits of having a smartphone OS into a camera. Powered by a
1.6GHz quad-core processor, and featuring numerous camera and social
networking apps, the GALAXY Camera 2 does what conventional cameras and
smartphones by themselves can't. It enables you to capture brilliant
images in low-lit settings and save photos to your PC or smartphone
without using an SD card. The camera also allows you to edit photos
right on the display and upload them wirelessly to Facebook and
Instagram. In addition, the GALAXY Camera 2 gives you access to more
than one million Android apps from Google Play.
HD Super Clear Display
Asharp 4.8-inch HD Super Clear Touch Display--with 308 pixels per inch
and a full spectrum of colors--gives you a crisp view, whether you are
taking and reviewing photos or using the many Android 4.3 apps.
Super-Long 21x Zoom Lens with Pinch Zoom
TheGALAXY Camera 2 features a 21x zoom lens along with an intuitive Pinch
Zoom function, which allows you to zoom in and out by pinching two
fingers on the screen. You can get as close as possible to your subject
while maintaining the image sharpness you experience with subjects
nearer to the camera.
Wi-Fi Connectivity for Easy Sharing
Thanksto built-in Wi-Fi capability, the GALAXY Camera 2 makes it easy to post
pictures and videos--along with comments--to Facebook, YouTube, Flickr,
and other sites. You can also email files to friends and family members
or use the Group Share function, which allows you to send images to up
to four people simultaneously. The camera also comes with 2 GB of free
Dropbox online storage or 50 GB if you also own a GALAXY smartphone.
Smart Mode for Special Effects
Tapthe smart mode button to take advantage of numerous special shoot
modes. Action Freeze mode lets you capture a high-speed scene at a
sporting event, while Drama Shot enables you to merge continuous shots
of moving objects into a single compressed image. Use Light Trace mode
to capture trails of light at night.
Photo Beam to Share Photos with One Touch
Likeother Samsung devices, the GALAXY Camera 2 features Photo Beam
technology, which makes it a snap to share photos. Simply tap the camera
on any NFC-compatible smartphone to automatically share whichever image
you're currently viewing.
Save Photos in Real Time with AutoShare
WithSamsung's AutoShare feature, you can send photos instantly to an
NFC-compatible smartphone or tablet--just as you're shooting them--over a
Wi-Fi connection. This makes it easy to back up photos and share them
wherever you are.
Remote ViewFinder to Control Camera at a Distance
Whenyou connect the camera to select smartphones, you can use the Remote
ViewFinder app to turn your phone into a viewfinder. You can control
your camera from up to 30 feet away and preview images, adjust camera
settings, frame the scene, and tag the shot location--all from your
phone. When you need to take a group shot with yourself in it, Remote
ViewFinder makes it easy.
Send Files Using Mobile Link, Even Without Wi-Fi
Basedon NFC technology, Samsung's Mobile Link app lets you select and send
photos or albums to a designated smartphone or tablet, even when you're
away from a Wi-Fi hotspot, and without having to send the photos as a
text message or an email. The app also lets you manage photos on your
smartphone and save the changes automatically to the camera.
Transfer Files with PC Auto Backup
Savingphotos, video clips, and more to your computer is easy with the GALAXY
Camera 2. Just select the PC Auto Backup function, and the camera will
wirelessly transfer all of the files on the camera to your PC or Mac.
Samsung Link to Connect with Other Devices
Thanksto Samsung Link, you can connect this camera wirelessly with other
nearby Samsung Link-enabled devices and share photos and videos or
upload them to your web storage service.
Selfie Alarm to Take Profile Pictures
Withthe GALAXY Camera 2, taking Facebook profile pictures of yourself is a
piece of cake. Simply hold up the camera facing you, and the Selfie
Alarm function automatically shoots five images in a row for you to
choose from.