Samsung HMX-R10 "Soda Can" HD Camcorder in Style

Samsung is preparing to place in our eager hands a stylish new handheld camcorder with full HD capabilities to compete with the likes of Sony. The Samsung HMX-R10 HD‏ is an extremely attractive soda can sized camcorder. With easy controls accessed by a flip out 2.7" LCD touchscreen viewfinder, even the most technologically challenged should be able to operate it with ease. Their TouchUI control system promises responsive controls and simplicity. The camera features a 5x optical zoom lens and a small flash to aid in still picture taking. The lens is also angled up 25 degrees to allow for a more comfortable wrist angle while filming.

1920 x 1080 videos are stored on SD/SDHC cards as it has no internal storage to speak of. Videos are recorded in H.264 format which has gained enough popularity to be easily played back and converted by many programs and devices. The camera also supports video capture at up to 600 fps which should give you plenty of reason to sit down and learn how to produce and publish videos. Released in Korea this week expect worldwide releases to follow in the next few weeks for $499 USD.