Samsung has unleashed two new 'S' Series models within its Premium line of Samsung Digimax digital still cameras. The seven mega-pixel S700 and the ten mega-pixel S1000 comes with load of features and ensure to deliver maximum value, style and performance for digital photographers of all skill and experience levels. Both models boast a crystal-clear 2.4-inch LCD and a 3x optical zoom in both still and movie modes. S1000 features support for MPEG-4, the high-compression and high quality video format while the S700 supports MJPEG video recording. The S1000 can even record more than one-hour of high quality VGA (640×480) video at 30 fps when using a 256 MB memory card. With VGA technology, this model provides a larger screen view and clearer video quality when played on an LCD or TV screen. For steady recording, the built-in movie stabilization will automatically detect and correct lateral and vertical camera movement caused by the shooter’s unsteady hand.

The cameras sport functions like built-in image editing, Trimming, Rotating and Auto Macro function. It comes with 16MB of internal memory and Copy to Card function allows the users to transfer images saved in the internal memory to external memory. Other functions include voice recording for up to one hour, voice memo for adding a short voice message to a picture and "One-touch Playback" for instant playback of a picture even when the power is off.
Both the models are scheduled for launch in august 2006 with Digimax S700 priced at $249.99 and Digimax S1000 for $349.99.

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