At just the touch of a button you can share life’s greatest moments—as soon as they happen, thanks to the Samsung HMX U20. With a direct upload button you can send a winning homerun or baby’s first steps straight to YouTube for family and friends to watch. And with stunning 1920x1080 Full HD recording, it’s all crystal clear and sharply detailed.

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3X Optical Zoom Compact & Ergonomic Samsung HMX U20 equipped with a 3x optical zoom get you closer to the action. Within point & shoot category, 3x optical zoom is powerful enough to make a big difference.

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Smart Auto You see the image you want in your head. You point the HMX U20. And Smart Auto sees it too. This smart auto technology actually chooses from 6 different settings ranging from landscape to portrait automatically. Then adjusts for the perfect recording. Whether it's catching your friends on a night on the town or a waterfall off a mountain. What you get is exactly what you had in mind. * Smart auto is applied to both Video recording & Still Image capture.

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Full HD Video recorded at Full HD resolution can be played back perfectly on a Full HDTV or Monitor. Full HD images are saturated with rich, natural color and deep, dramatic detail, making them more enjoyable to shoot and more satisfying to share.

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Built in USB Arm The Samsung HMX U20 is made for your mobile lifestyle. With its built in USB arm, it gives you the freedom to enjoy quick, convenient USB data transfer without the inconvenience of ever having to carry an extra cable.

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USB Battery Charging In addition to standard DC adapter charging, the Samsung HMX U20 can be charged via USB to give you more options on the move. Simply connect it to any USB port and its battery will begin to charge.

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High Resolution Photo The depth of color and detail delivered by the Samsung HMX U20 is high resolution photo gives you digital photos that are of the highest quality, so you can shoot and share still shots that capture the true beauty of the moment.

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Record the Passing of Time See the before, the after and everything in between with the U20's Full HD Time Lapse Recording feature. By simply setting intervals of up to 30 seconds, you can watch a flower bloom. Or take across country trip in minutes. The U20 lets you enjoy every moment – literally.

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Animated Thumb Nail The Interactive Thumbnail feature allows you to see what is in the file without having to enter full playback mode, making file management and selection more intuitive and enjoyable.

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Intelli Studio For the modem mobile lifestyle, the Samsung HMX U20’s Inteli studio software is built in, giving you the freedom to play, edit and share files on any PC. As soon as the Samsung HMX U20 is connected to a PC via USB, Inteli studio runs automatically.

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HDMI Just one HDMI cable (not included) is all it takes to connect your camcorder directly into your TV, computer or DVD player. The result? Professional quality videos with high quality picture and sound.

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Specifications

	HMX U15	HMX U20
Image Sensor	1/2.3” CMOS	1/2.3” CMOS
Lens	1X, Auto Focus	3X, Auto Focus
LCD	2 inch LCD	2 inch LCD
Image Stabilizer	Hyper Digital Image Stabilization	Hyper Digital Image Stabilization
Memory	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Unique Features	·     1920x1080 Full HD Video ·     14MP Digital Stills ·     H.264 Video Format ·     Ultra Compact Design ·     Seven Degree Angled Grip ·     HDMI Connectivity ·     Built in USB (swing out) ·     USB Charging ·     Hyper Digital Image Stabilization ·     Built In intelli studio2.0 Software ·     One Touch Upload to YouTube	·     1920x1080 Full HD Video ·     8MP Digital Stills ·     H.264 Video Format ·     Ultra Compact Design ·     Seven Degree Angled Grip ·     HDMI Connectivity ·     Built in USB (swing out) ·     USB Charging ·     Hyper Digital Image Stabilization ·     Built In intelli studio2.0 Software ·     One Touch Upload to YouTube

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Resolution
With resolutions of up to 5 megapixels now available in other cameras, the 2 megapixel chip in the A40 may seem wimpy, but for the camera's intended user, 2 million pixels is a great balance between performance and price. This resolution means gorgeous full screen images on your computer (even with a 19 inch monitor) and prints that look great at sizes up to 8 by 10 inches. If you're hoping for a camera that captures even detail in each photo, consider Canon's 3 megapixel S30 or 4 megapixel S40.

Optics
A 3x optical zoom lens (35 105mm equivalent) aids in photo composition, and an additional 2.5x digital zoom (7.5x total) further magnifies your image. Remember, however, that digital zoom reduces the sharpness and detail of your image, so it's best used sparingly. Two systems help ensure your pictures will be perfectly focused, even in challenging conditions: a multizone autofocus works even when the subject of your photo isn't in the center of the scene, and in low light situations (a particular weakness of many digital cameras), a focus assist lamp sends out a small patterned beam to help the camera accurately determine distance.

More Features
Though it's primarily designed as a point and shoot, the A40 includes a surprising number of advanced features for photographers who want more creative control, including aperture priority, shutter priority, and full manual modes, exposure compensation, low light manual shutter speeds, manual ISO and white balance, and stitch assist, plus black and white, sepia, vivid, and neutral modes.

A movie mode captures video clips with sound. Depending upon resolution, these clips can last from 10 to 30 seconds. The limited length and resolution of these clips guarantees that this feature won't replace your camcorder, but it's perfect for when you just want to capture a quick movie and e mail it to a friend or relative.

The A40 is the successor to last year's A20. Physically, the two cameras are nearly identical, but the new model has substantially more manual controls and a movie mode.

Power
The A40 uses four AA batteries, and a set of alkalines is included. We don't recommend using alkaline batteries in digital cameras unless you have no alternative, since the high power demands of digital cameras drain alkaline batteries ridiculously quickly. Instead, we prefer lithium batteries for occasional users, since these last much longer and also stay fresh if your camera sits unused for months at a time. If you use the camera more than once every couple of weeks, we strongly recommend getting a set of rechargeable NiMH batteries and a charger. These can be recharged hundreds of times and hold an excellent charge, but will lose their power in as little as a month of disuse. Many people solve this problem by purchasing a charger with two sets of batteries, keeping one set in the camera and the other in the charger at all times.

Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on standard Type I CompactFlash cards. Consider the included 8 MB card a starter capacity, since its 12 picture limit means you'll need to return to your computer often to transfer images and free up the card for more pictures. A 128 MB card is a great size for this camera, storing around 200 images. To transfer images to your computer, simply attach the included USB cable between your PC and your camera. Your computer should automatically recognize your camera and let you move the pictures to your hard drive.

Printing
Canon has introduced a series of printers designed to work directly with the A40. Using these printers, no computer is required simply connect the camera to the printer and start printing. The CP 10 produces credit card sized prints, and the CP 100 makes 4 by 6 inch prints. Both use continuous tone technology for results that are indistinguishable from traditional photos. Of course, photos from your camera can also be printed on any home computer system with an inkjet printer, sent off for online processing, or simply enjoyed on your computer screen.

Size
Dimensions of 4.3 by 2.8 by 1.5 inches put the A40 in the middle of the compact camera pack. The plastic body keeps weight down to 8.8 ounces.

Contents and Recommended Accessories

The package includes the A40 camera, AV and USB cables, wrist strap, printed manual, software suite, four AA batteries, and an 8 MB memory card.

Everything you need to get started is included in the box, but a few well chosen accessories can help you get even more from your camera. We strongly recommend the addition of a larger memory card (a 128 MB card holds around 200 images), a set of rechargeable batteries, and a carrying case. A broad array of additional accessories are available, including a waterproof housing, an adapter for threaded lenses, and more.