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Samsung Unveils Four New HD Camcorders

Samsung has extended its H-series camcorder range to include a whopping four new camcorders: the HMX-H200, HMX-203, HMX-H204, and HMX-205.

Each camcorder can record in full high-definition (1920 x 1080 pixels) in H.264 format.

The new H-Series four also come with Samsung's new BSI CMOS imaging sensor, which works wonders in low light conditions. Samsung says that its sensors absorb more light than regular Charge Couple Devices (CCDs), which is Sony's trademark technology.

To get up and close, all four camcorders have 20x optical zoom with a 37mm wide angle lens.

There is optical image stabilisation as well, with a time lapse mode, however this only works at 720 pixels.

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Your Spielberg-esque movies can be viewed on the 2.7 inch touchscreen, or can be connected to your telly using HDMI.

So what makes each camcorder stand out from each other? It all comes down to memory, with the H205 boasting a 32GB SSD, the H204 packing 16GB and the H203 with just 8GB.

The poor H200 has no onboard storage, but all cameras can be expanded through SD cards.

As expected, all models take still images at an ok 4.7 pixels.

Battery life on each camcorder is at the 2hour mark, which doesn't sound like much, but remember you're making a full HD video. It will extend longer if shooting at a lower res.

Samsung Digital Division General Marketing Manager, Steve Mitchell, said that the new additions to the family were aimed at making new technology more affordable.

"Consumers want the ability to capture family events - birthday parties, football games, graduations, and more - with the utmost detail and clarity, but full HD video recording has come at a price premium in the past," he said.

"Samsung's H-Series camcorders give consumers the ability to capture life in full HD with a wealth of functionality, features, and performance, all at an affordable price."

The new range will reach the UK in June this year.

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