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s630B-03%20copy.jpgAnother new digicam to pop up from the trusty stables of Samsung is the Samsung S630. The S630 is a six megapixel camera and is ideal for the casual shooter who like their photography fun and uncomplicated. It is for this reason, that Samsung has kept straightforward when it comes to the interface.

The Samsung S630 is ideal for first time digital shooters and one needn't waste unnecessary time thinking about multiple settings. The on board ASR image stabilization system helps to reduce camera shake and image blur during longer exposures.The camera is also capable of detecting environmental light conditions through the CCD and adjust the brightness of the LCD display for optimal image viewing.

The S630 has been outfitted with a 2.5” LCD display and has an internal memory of 20MB. It accepts Secure Digital (SD) flash memory cards up to 4 gigabytes (includes SD, MMC and SDHC) and the Movie mode is capable of recording footage one of four resolutions, from 320x240 to 800x600, at up to 30 frames per second in AVI (MPEG-4) format.

The camera includes a microphone and one can attach a 10-second voice memo to a image and also indulge in voice recording up to one-hour. The Samsung S630 comes with the Digimax Master software (compatible with Windows 98/2000/ME/XP and Macintosh OS X 9.2 through 10.4) and includes a whole array of Scene Modes. No word on pricing or availability.

Other Samsung S630 features include:

* A bright 2.5” LCD display
* Red-eye reduction capabilities
* 20 megabytes of internal memory, and can accept Secure Digital (SD) flash memory cards up to 4 gigabytes (includes SD, MMC and SDHC)
* Dedicated modes for common-yet-difficult shooting situations, including Close-Up (to capture all of the detail at a subject at a close focal range), Sunset (to take advantage of soft, waning light), and Backlight (to compensate for a dark subject lit from behind)
* Movie mode lets users capture video in one of four resolutions, from 320x240 to 640x480, at up to 15 frames per second in AVI (MJPEG-4) format. Image stabilization can be engaged to compensate for unwanted camera movement and subject blur when recording
* A built-in microphone allows a 10-second voice memo to be attached to any still image
* Voice recording for up to one-hour, voice memo and “One-touch Playback” for instant playback of an image, even when the power is off.
* Includes Samsung’s Digimax Master software (compatible with Windows 98/2000/ME/XP and Macintosh OS X 9.2 through 10.4), enabling beginners to edit and manage their pictures as soon as they start using the camera