The HMX-Q10 HD Camcorder (Black) from Samsung is a compact camcorder that can record 1080i and 720p HD video. It uses SD/SDHC memory cards for video storage, making it easy to load your home movies to your computer. If that wasn't enough, the camera can also capture 4.9MP still images using its BSI CMOS sensor. The camera's Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan-HD lens features a 10x optical zoom range and a fast aperture of f/1.8 for excellent low-light performance.

Designed for ambidextrous usage, the camcorder features Samsung's unique and innovative Switch Grip system. A G-magnetic sensor inside the camera recognizes whether you are using your left or right hand to hold the camera and adjusts the LCD display so that you can better control recording settings.

The camera's 2.7" LCD allows you to frame your video with ease. It features an intuitive touch screen interface for control. Samsung's Easy Operation and Smart Access user interface provides just that: it is designed to make the camera easy enough for almost anyone to use.

Switch Grip

The HMX-Q10 is built around the needs of the consumer who wants to capture their movies without fuss or complication. Samsung has developed the world's first Switch Grip technology, which ensures that when filming, the LCD screen adapts to how the camcorder body is being held. Whether you are left- or right-handed, shooting in difficult positions or combining recording film with other activities, you can always maintain perfect control over your video. The body of the HMX-Q10 has also been streamlined and made more compact so it can easily be carried anywhere.

Intuitive Easy Operation

The HMX-Q10 includes an Easy Operation and Smart Access UI that makes using the camcorder easier than ever before. Featuring an intuitive and clearly visible record button, the HMX-Q10 offers the best and most convenient operating system on the market, as it eliminates the need to have many separate buttons and keys to control the camcorder. Easy Operation via the 2.7" wide LCD screen allows the user to perform a variety of functions, including a pause function allowing you to stop and work out the best angle for your recording experience, the ability to turn the camcorder on and off, and playback mode so users can immediately review their footage. The camcorder's intuitive Smart Access UI feature grants users the opportunity to operate the camcorder's advanced functions and manage detailed processes with ease.

High-Quality Video

The Samsung HMX-Q10 is based on quality components and functions to help consumers capture brilliant, clear videos in astonishing quality, effortlessly and regardless of the situation. The HMX-Q10 captures video in 1920 x 1080/60i full HD, and includes an OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Duo system to compensate for hand-shaking better than ever before, creating a stable, clear video every time -- even when walking or moving around. The HMX-Q10's features also include a 5MP BSI CMOS sensor, which records with twice the sensitivity of normal CMOS sensors, dramatically reducing noise and distortion while also enhancing recording quality in low-light conditions, so great quality video can be captured in any situation.

The HMX-Q10 also features an upgraded version of Samsung's Smart Auto scene recognition technology, which analyzes key elements of the composition of the footage such as brightness, motion, color and subject and then selects the most appropriate settings to produce the best results possible. For the HMX-Q10, Samsung Record Pause technology has also been introduced, allowing the user to take brief pauses in filming before re-starting, so they don't need to merge files when finished. This allows for easier editing and makes the HMX-Q10 perfect for filming at sports events or parties. In addition to great movie functions, the HMX-Q10 can also capture 4.9MP still photos, giving users the ability to capture brilliant snapshots without the need to carry a camera. With the intuitive LCD touch screen, powered by the new Smart Access UI, users can record and review their videos easily and enjoyably.

Users can also choose to adopt more manual control. With the HMX-Q10's Easy Manual Mode setting, users can access and calibrate the entire breadth of easy-to-use manual features (White Balance, Exposure Values, Backlighting, Self Timer, and C.Nite) through the intuitive interface. The new Art Film function also means that video can be captured in more creative ways, using special effects such as Time Lapse and Black & White, making video recording fun and easy.