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AP Award Winners 2011

Amateur Photographer is world's oldest consumer weekly photographic magazine. British photography magazine amateur Photographer is published weekly since 10 October 1884. The magazine provides articles on equipment reviews, photographic technique, and profiles of professional photographers.

.Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY)

APOY is an annual competition run by Amateur Photographer. Each years competition is run on a monthly basis, for the AP Award 2011 the magazine has announced the winners in several categories. There were 18 categories for 2011, 15 of which are for excellence in product design and function, two for outstanding people of our time, and a further category for god retail service.  

Winner of Advanced Compact System Camera of the Year – Samsung NX10 and Winner of Entry Compact System Camera of the Year – Samsung NX100

I am very proud of NX10 and NX100. Using NX10 was the best way for me to feel the difference among many other cameras. Both are Samsung’s mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Especially, NX10 gave me strong first impression when I saw the reviews of NX10. NX10’s mirrorless interchangeable lens is giving me many different experiences that I am not able to experience by using other cameras. What ever objects I take, photos and videos are always made in high resolution and easy to adjust the setting by just turning focus lens. So I never lose any shots. Except that, compact body, high resolution, and rapid AF sensor delivered me high satisfaction and fulfilled my needs.

In addition, AP praised the NX series as the best value for money. ‘It’s easy to use and has a nice grip and excellent image quality compare with other competitor’s products.’

Meanwhile, Samsung EX1 has been nominated for ‘Enthusiast Compact Camera’, and the i-Function Lens has been nominated for ‘Technical Innovation’.


A full list of this year’s star performers is published here.

 

Samsung NX100 Review all Video.

Samsung NX100 Hands-on Review   In this video, we take a look at Samsung's latest NX camera, the NX100. It's an APS-C sensored camera that, in terms of form, is very much similar to the E-P1/E-P2 and GF1. But is it any good? Find out in this video... Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com For the latest updates, visit our Blog: blog.digitalrev.com For more reviews, opinions, helps and tips visit: www.digitalrev.com

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Samsung NX100 featured with i-Function Lens   Samsungimaging Youtube channel www.youtube.com A Vision of Instiration - Elegant curve, refined beauty NX100 featured with i-Function Lens (iFn)! -Exposure Value -Shutter Speed -Aperture -White Balance Perfect picture at your fingertips! * Features * - APS-C Size COMS Sensor - 13.1mm * 17.5mm - 14.6 Megapixels - 3.0" AMOLED Display - Fast & Precise Contrast AF - High Sensitivity ISO 6400 - Smart Filter - Creative Effects Inspire Imagination - Soft Focus - Sketch/ Vignetting/ Fish eye - Accessories (EVF, flash, GPS) To watch more NX100's sample video, click it. www.youtube.com The NX100's microsite has been opened that you can also experience i-Function lens. To visit the microsite, Please click here. www.samsungimaging.com Get information about the newest review of Samsung cameras and camcorders.Learn more Samsung Camera/Camcorder,SUBSCRIBE! Thank you for watching!

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	SAMSUNG NX100 vs SONY NEX5   SAMSUNG NX100 vs SONY NEX5 1. User Interface Start up Time Capture the moment 2. Image Quality ISO Chromatic Aberration Auto Focus 3. Battery Life Display 4. Flash GPS View Finder
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	Samsung NX100 First Look   A preview of the Samsung NX100 hybrid camera
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Samsung NX100, Stunning Photos in Seconds!   Samsungimaging Youtube channel www.youtube.com Why Capture? Create! NX100 Stunning Photos in Seconds. Take a look at it with Jewelry designer Isis du Jour. A Vision of insfiration - Elegant curve, refined beauty - Stylish & Modern Design/Refined Curve NX100 featured with i-Function Lens (iFn)! -Exposure Value -Shutter Speed -Aperture -White Balance Perfect picture at your fingertips! NX100, one push, makes it simple. The NX100's microsite has been opened that you can also experience i-Function lens. To visit the microsite, Please click here. www.samsungimaging.com Get information about the newest review of Samsung cameras and camcorders.Learn more Samsung Camera/Camcorder,SUBSCRIBE! Thank you for watching!

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	Samsung NX100 video review   The Samsung NX100 is the latest NX-series. However, with no flash or viewfinder, is there the right demand for it? What Digital Camera's Samsung NX100 video review...
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Samsung NX100 [Preview][HD]   t's arguable, but we'd say that Samsung's NX100 is the news coming out of Photokina 2010. You could say that Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GH2 (and its 3D interchangeable lens), Fujifilm's not-yet-released FinePix X100 or Sigma's Foveon-packin' SD1 were of equal importance, but it's pretty clear who stands to lose (or gain) the most from their ginormous push in Cologne. You wouldn't know that Samsung even brought another product to the show if you casually glanced at its booth, and we were able to take the outfit's newest starlet out for a spin in order to gain a few impressions. Priced at just $599 (with a 20-50mm lens; the 20mm pancake lens bundle will run you $50 more), this October-bound camera is certainly positioned to rival the other major players in terms of MSRP. But does it actually live up to the hype? Join us after the break to find out. Image and video quality Here's the thing -- the NX100 may be a bit quicker operationally, and it may present the user with a few more advanced settings compared to a traditional point-and-shoot, but we aren't completely sold on the value proposition. The fact is, images from the NX100 can look fantastic if it's used in ideal circumstances and the images are post-processed effectively. But the same can be said for just about any camera, ever. A camera is really only as good as it is during trying times: low-light predicaments, shooting fast moving action, etc. When we pressed the NX100 to deliver as the sun was setting, we were ...

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‪Samsung NX100 Review - Does it Suck? ‬   ‪Review of the Samsung NX100, ‬the smaller lighter follow-up model to the NX10, Samsung's original mirror-less interchangeable lens camera. (My review of the NX10 here; www.youtube.com ) The NX100 is smaller lighter and has a fancy new i-Function lens system to faster easier access to the manual settings for your photography. Example photos and sample video footage included of course. ‪Watch the Sydney Sunset time-lapse I shot on the NX100 on my secondary channel here; www.youtube.com If you DO choose to buy one, for the love of sanity, don't buy it from Georges Cameras - Click here to find out why; www.youtube.com - Blunty.

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	Hello, OK Go! (Samsung NX100 Campaign: Episode 1)   First impressions really last. And it seems like Samsung NX100 left quite an impression on the sensational artists, OK Go. The two teamed up to make OK Go's music video "Last Leaf." We can't wait to show you what happens. But first, tell us what you think their next project is on www.cre8yourworld.com.
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	Samsung NX100 hands on   Check out CNET Asia's hands-on with Samsung's latest mirrorless interchangeable lens system camera. Read more about this shooter at asia.cnet.com
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Samsung NX100 Review(Conclusion)

Conclusion

The Samsung NX100 is a natural evolution of the expanding NX-series, providing a more compact and lighter overall package than the existing NX10 model which competes more clearly with the Panasonic GF, Olympus EP and Sony NEX cameras. The NX100 isn't quite as small or as well-realised as we'd have liked, but it's currently by far the cheapest way to buy into the Compact System Camera revolution.

The reduction in the size of the NX100 has come at the cost of the loss of a built-in electronic viewfinder and, more crucially for its target market of compact camera upgraders, a built-in flash. While most of the NX100's potential owners won't mind the lack of an EVF, they will miss the versatility of a pop-up flash, something that several key rivals offer. Sure, you can fit an optional flash unit to the NX100 via the Smart Shoe, but its more inconvenient and also prevents additional use of either the EVF or the intriguing GPS unit at the same time. On a more practical level we also missed having a proper grip, especially given the NX100's smooth surface, although in most other respects the user interface is commendably well-thought-out for such a new product.

The jury's out on the new i-Function button, though, with opinions divided about whether it's a genuinely useful innovation or just another way to differentiate the NX system from its competitors. Being able to change the camera's key settings via the focus ring makes sense when holding it up to eye-level, but just seems plain awkward when it's held at arm's length, something that most of this model's target audience will do by default. We think i-Function is a better fit for the NX10 with its built-in EVF, which has recently been made compatible with the two new i-Fn lenses through a firmware upgrade.

On the subject of lenses, the new 20-50mm kit lens that we reviewed the NX100 with is a lot smaller than the existing 18-55mm lens that ships with the NX10, with a couple of important caveats. Firstly its retractable design means that the startup of the camera is slowed down as you have to unlock the lens, and secondly this lens isn't stabilised, an important oversight as the NX system doesn't offer in-body stabilisation. Samsung have boosted the ISO speed up to 6400 on the NX100, but the results aren't pretty and don't make up for the lack of OIS in the lens.

As the NX100 shares exactly the same sensor as the NX10, it also offers all the advantages that a large APS-C DSLR sensor offers, namely better performance at higher ISOs than the smaller Micro Four Thirds format. I'd be happy to regularly shoot with any setting from 100-800, and even 1600 is handy at a push. The fastest settings of 3200 and 6400 are less useful though and not quite on a par with the high ISO results from the Sony NEX series. The movie mode is also not quite as sophisticated as some rivals, with no stereo sound or option to connect a microphone, no one-touch record button and no ability to change the shutter speed or take a still image during recording.

One factor that the Samsung NX100 certainly does have in its favour is price. The official RRP of £449.99 / $599.99 with the new 20-50mm kit lens is competitive enough, but we've already seen prices below £400 / $500 from reputable dealers, giving incredible value for money and the cheapest entry into the CSC market for a new product. The Samsung NX100 undercuts its main rivals by a considerable margin and also further blurs the boundaries between high-end compact cameras and Compact System Cameras. Despite our slight misgivings about the NX100's size, lack of built-in flash and the new kit lens, it's still a very good camera with a high-quality APS-C sensor and Samsung's massive financial backing behind it, making it an easy recommendation if you want to test out the Compact System Camera waters without having to invest too much money.

 

 

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	3.5
Features	4
Ease-of-use	4
Image Quality	4.5
Value for money	5

Samsung NX100 Review(Introduction/Ease of Use)

Introduction

The Samsung NX100 is the second new mirrorless compact system camera this year from Samsung, following the more DSLR-like NX10 model. In addition to a lighter and more compact body and a boost in ISO speed to 6400, the biggest innovation is the NX100’s lens. The i-Function button on the new 20-50mm and 20mm pancake kit lenses allows users to control the NX100 by scrolling through manual settings (shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO) and using the focus ring to change the parameters for each setting. The NX100 also has a special i-Scene lens priority mode, which automatically selects scene options that are optimized for the lens currently being used. Just like the NX10, the NX100 has the same 14.6 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor, 720p movie mode, dust reduction system and fixed 3-inch AMOLED screen. The NX100 also has a fast contrast auto-focus system, wide range of manual controls, a Smart Auto function which automatically selects the best shooting mode, and a Smart Range feature that captures detail in both the bright and dark areas of the picture. The Samsung NX100 is available in black, white and brown and costs around £449.99 / $599.99 with the new 20-50mm kit lens.

Ease of Use

Samsung may not have been first to market in the increasingly popular Compact System Camera category, but they're certainly making a big effort to capture as much share as possible. Following hot on the heels of the DSLR-like NX10 comes the release of the more compact NX100, which is smaller, lighter, less complicated and cheaper than its big brother. It uses exactly the same APS-C sized sensor as the NX10, which is around 1.5x physically larger than the Micro Four Thirds system, theoretically giving it the edge in terms of all-round image quality, whilst still maintaining a small camera body that is very similar to the likes of the comparable Olympus E-PL1. Since the launch of the NX10, things have moved on at a rapid pace, with Sony's NEX system also boasting an APS-C sensor and a much smaller body (although the lenses are bigger) and Panasonic's new DMC-GF2 making the overall size of a Compact System Camera and lens even smaller. With rumours of Nikon joining the fray, it's clear that the so-called CSCs are here to stay.

Just like the NX10, the Samsung NX100 is an unashamedly clear attempt to capture the mass-market, with an all-plastic body and 20-50mm kit lens with a plastic mount, which goes some way to explaining just how Samsung have managed to hit such an aggressive price point - a street price of under £400 / $500 for a pocketable APS-C camera complete with a lens is a real eye-opener, undercutting the main competition by some margin and competing with high-end compacts like the Canon PowerShot G12, Panasonic DMC-LX5 and Nikon Coolpix P7000. Despite this low cost, first impressions of the NX100 are positive, with the usual high build quality that we've come to expect from recent Samsung cameras - there really are no compromises here.

The NX100 sports a more futuristic look than either its main rivals or the traditional NX10, with a two-tone silver and black colour, rounded edges and a pronounced curve which forms the otherwise unadorned handgrip. While its more pleasing on the eye, we missed having something to get a real grip on, with the smooth plastic body proving difficult to hold firmly. On the plus side the NX100 does offer a logical and intuitive interface that belies the fact that this is a first generation product, striking a great balance between providing easy access to the main features and achieving an uncluttered control system whilst still managing to cater for both beginner and prosumer alike.

At 120.5 x 71 x 34.5mm, the NX100 is smaller and slimmer than the NX10, principally through the removal of the latter's electronic viewfinder and built-in pop-up flash. While the NX100's target audience probably won't notice the lack of an EVF, being more used to holding a camera at arm's length than holding one up to their eye, they will undoubtedly miss having a flash. This is provided for by an optional accessory (SEF-15A) which slots into the Smart Shoe on top of the camera, but it's an extra expense, adds to the bulk of the camera, and obviously isn't as well integrated as some of its main rivals. There's also an optional EVF (EVF10) which slots into the same connector, with the same caveats regarding cost and size, and you can obviously only use the EVF or the flash at one time. Neither are provided in the standard kit or were additionally provided for this review, so we can't comment further on their performance.

Two new lenses are being introduced at the same time as the NX100, the 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 and the 20mm F2.8 pancake, and both are available in kit form with the body. The standard zoom provides an unusual 35mm equivalent focal range of 30-75mm, not quite as wide or as long as most kit lenses. It also employs a lockable retracting design a la the Olympus 14-42mm (the Samsung lens is marginally shorter and a little lighter), which makes it easier to store in a coat pocket but slower to start shooting with the camera as you have to remember to unlock the lens (the NX100 prompts you to do this). Note that unlike the existing Samsung 18-55mm lens which shipped with the NX10, the new 20-50mm isn't optically stabilised, and as the NX system doesn't offer in-body stabilisation, this means that the NX100 completely misses out a key feature, something which compromises its effectiveness in low-light and also an important factor to bear in mind when comparing systems.

 
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Both lenses feature the new i-Function button, an innocuous looking addition to the lens barrel which when pressed activates a sub-menu of key options and allows you to change them simply by turning the focus ring. Consecutive presses of the i-Function button moves through the five available settings - shutter speed and/or aperture, exposure compensation, white balance and ISO. The latter two settings can optionally be turned on or off in the main menu, allowing a degree of user customisation. While the i-Function button does provide a quick way of accessing certain key settings, I can't help feeling that the idea is best suited to a camera with an electronic viewfinder where you can hold it up to your eye, press the button and turn the focus ring with your left hand, and grip the camera with your right. Holding the NX10 at arm's length to view the settings while pressing the i-Function button and rotating the focus ring just seems cumbersome, especially when you can also use the rear control wheel to perform the same actions, something that I found myself doing by default.

Large metal neck strap eyelets are located on top of the NX100 at the sides, with the rear dominated by the fixed 3 inch LCD screen. On the left side of the body is a large cover that houses four different ports - DC In, HDMI for connecting the NX100 to a HD television or monitor, Remote socket for use with the optional remote shutter release, and AV Out. Having all of these connections in one location makes perfect sense. Next to this compartment is a small innocuous looking button marked with a C, which actually activates the Optical Preview (essentially a digital Depth of Field Preview) by default and can be alternatively set to either One Touch White Balance or One Touch RAW+, allowing further user customisation of the camera.

On the front of the Samsung NX100 is a small focus-assist and self-timer indicator lamp, lens release button, and the metal NX lens mount. Located on the bottom of the camera is the shared SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card slot and battery compartment, protected by a plastic lockable cover. The BP1310 battery provides up to 420 shots under the CIPA testing standard, on a par with the NX100's main rivals. Also found on the bottom of the camera is a metal tripod mount which is commendably located in-line with the centre of the lens mount.

The NX100 has a built-in dust-removal system that vibrates the sensor 60,000 times per second to remove any unwanted specks from appearing in your images. By default this feature is turned off, something of an oversight by Samsung, so make sure to enable it so that it works every time you start-up the camera (it only takes about one second). You can also perform a manual sensor clean at any point.

The NX100 has a so-called Smart Shoe that will accept compatible Samsung flashguns (currently the SEF-42A, SEF-20A and new SEF-15A models) and other accessories such as the previously mentioned EVF and the new GPS unit (GPS10). Also found on top of the NX100 are the mono mic, on/off switch, a small dial for setting the shutter speed and zooming into and out of images during playback, and a tactile shutter button. There's a traditional round dial with a positive click for the different exposure modes, which is a typical feature of DSLR cameras and enables you to quickly change between the various options. The usual selection of Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual are available for the more experienced photographers, and the more beginner-friendly Scene modes, Smart Auto and i-Scene mode are also accessed via this dial.

When the new i-Scene shooting mode is selected, the NX100 automatically recognise what type of lens has been attached and suggests a list of scene modes to choose from that are tailored to that specific lens. While this helps to narrow down the usual vast number of choices, it would have been more effective if combined with the Smart Auto shooting mode, rather than being a stand-alone mode, as you still have to pick from the scene modes that are presented to you.

Smart Auto is Samsung's equivalent of the intelligent auto modes on competitors from Panasonic (its Lumix range), Sony (the latest T-series Cyber-shots) and Canon (Digital IXUS family). You simply point the NX100 at a scene or subject and the camera hopefully recognizes it from 16 commonly used presets and automatically adjusts its settings to deliver optimum results. This means that it's not necessary for the user to manually delve into scene modes to call up the likes of 'landscape' or 'flower', making the NX100's operation merely a case of point and shoot.

In practice the Smart Auto system works very well, with the NX100 usually picking the most appropriate combination of settings for the current situation. Obviously not all situations are covered by the 16 scene modes that the system uses, but it does work for the majority of the time. It makes it possible for the less experienced photographer to easily take well-exposed, sharp pictures of people, scenery and close-ups by simply pointing and shooting the camera and is more intuitive than the traditional scene modes (which are still available).

Completing the mode dial is the familiar Video icon. The NX100 can record high-resolution HD 720p 1280x720 movies in the 16:9 aspect ratio and standard VGA 640x480 or 320x260 movies in the 4:3 aspect ratio, all using the H.264 format at 30 frames per second. The Movie mode is accessed by selecting the Movie option on the shooting mode dial and then pressing the shutter button to begin recording. Only Mono sound is recorded during video capture via the small internal mic on the top of of the camera. The HDMI port allows you to connect the NX100 to a high-def TV set, but unfortunately Samsung have decided to cut costs and not include a HDMI cable as standard in the box, which means that you'll have to purchase one separately to take advantage of this camera's HD connectivity.

You can shoot movies using the Program or Aperture-priority modes, giving you some control over exposure, and you can also change the aperture during recording, albeit at the expense of recording the mechanism on the soundtrack. The NX100 offers the ability to use any of the 9 Picture Wizard settings during video recording as well as still images, which instantly lends an interesting art-house effect to your home movies, the self-timer can be used, a voice clip can be added, and the Wind Cut function reduces the unwanted intrusion of wind noise.

 

You can also use a zoom lens during recording with focusing set as for still images by half-pressing the shutter button. On the negative side, you'll find that if you choose continuous auto-focus, areas of the video will be blurred before becoming sharp again as the camera tries to refocus and the noise of the AF system is a little intrusive. Using manual focus is trickier but will ultimately produce better looking and sounding movies. On a more positive note, having the AF system is better than not being able to auto-focus at all, as with most current DSLR cameras that offer video recording. Hand-holding the NX100 during movie recording inevitably leads to obvious shake, so for best results you'll need a dedicated video tripod.

Turning to the rear of the NX100, the NX100's 3-inch, 614,000-dot rear LCD screen is very impressive, incorporating AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) technology that provides a number of key advantages over traditional LCD screens. These include easier viewing in bright sunshine and a very wide viewing angle, 10,000 times faster refresh rate than conventional LCDs, less power consumption and a high contrast ratio of 10,000:1.

Above the LCD screen is a small DISP button which cycles through the various display modes on the LCD screen and the accessory port for connecting the optional Electronic Viewfinder, protected by a removable plastic insert. To the right of the LCD is a familiar round navigation pad with four buttons above and two below. Starting at the top are very handily placed buttons for locking the exposure and setting exposure compensation, then the Menu button.

The main menu system on the NX100 is very straight-forward to use. There are seven main menus presented as a row of horizontal icons, much like Canon's DSLR camera range. Due to the large LCD screen and restricting the number of on-screen choices to six, the various options and icons are clear and legible. If you have never used a digital camera before, or you're upgrading from a more basic model, reading the easy-to-follow manual before you start is a good idea. Unfortunately Samsung have chosen not to supply it in printed format, so you can't carry it with you for easy reference.

The fourth button is the useful Fn, which provides quick and easy access to 7 of the most important camera settings, which are presented as a horizontal row of icons in the EVF or LCD screen. Used in combination with the four directions on the navigation pad that set the Focus type, White Balance, ISO and Metering, you really can access most of the NX100's key options with one press of a button, although changing them takes a couple more presses. Completing the rear controls are buttons for playing back and deleting your images, with the latter also doubling up as the Green button which is used in conjunction with other controls to reset them to default values, for example the exposure compensation.

                                                                 Memory Card Slot

Surrounding the four navigation pad buttons is a circular control wheel which is used for, amongst other things, changing the aperture by turning from left to right and back again. As with the shooting mode dial, this is a common feature found on some DSLR cameras, so you'll be right at home if you've used a DSLR before - compact camera users will need to become accustomed to using this dial. In the Shutter Priority and Manual modes things are actually unexpectedly easy, as the Zoom dial on top of the camera comes into play. You simply turn the rear control wheel to to change the aperture and use the Zoom dial to set the shutter speed.

Unlike a conventional DSLR camera which uses a phase detection auto-focus system, the NX100 employs the same Contrast AF system that is commonly used by compact cameras. Experienced photographers will now be tutting loudly at the thought of having to use a traditionally slower system, but thankfully this decision hasn't resulted in a slow and unpredictable AF - quite the contrary in fact. The Samsung NX100's focusing speed is on a par with the speedy Panasonic G1 / GH1 cameras and most DSLRs. This means that it is noticeably quicker to lock onto the subject than the Olympus PEN series which crucially suffer from a 1/2 second lag. There were also very few occasions when the NX100 failed to lock onto the subject, especially when using the centre AF point, which can be usefully set to one of four different sizes.

There are four AF Area modes on offer, including Selection AF with a selectable focus area, Multi AF, Face Detection, and Self-Portrait Tracking, with Single, Continuous and Manual AF Modes available. The NX100 also has a useful AF Priority function that begins focusing as soon as you point the camera. Manual focusing is assisted by the 'enlarged display' function. Once you have selected manual focus mode on the lens barrel, turning the manual focus ring automatically increases the magnification on the LCD display, which is a big help in getting the focus spot on. This is real, non-interpolated magnification, very useful for accurate manual focusing - provided you find a way to steady the camera. The screen cleverly returns to normal magnification when you stop using the manual focus ring for a few seconds. Metering options include Multi, Center-weighted and Spot, while the ISO range runs from 100-6400. There are 6 white balance presets plus Auto and Custom settings and the ability to set a precise Kelvin value, and if you can't make up your mind the white balance, exposure and even the Picture Wizard settings can all be bracketed.

The start-up time from turning the NX100 on to being ready to take a photo is impressively quick at around 1 second. The NX100 successfully achieves focus most of the time with the 20-50mm kit lens, helped by the AF assist lamp - the NX100 doesn't have any notable problems locking onto the subject in low-light situations. It takes about 1 second to store a JPEG image, allowing you to keep shooting as they are being recorded onto the memory card, with a brief LCD blackout between each image. Storing a single RAW image takes around 4 seconds, but thankfully it doesn't lock up the camera in any way - you can use the menu system or shoot another image while the first file is being written to memory. The Samsung NX100 has a fairly good Burst mode which enables you to take 3 frames per second for up to 10 JPEG images at the highest image quality, or 3 RAW images. The interesting Burst mode shoots at 30fps for 30 shots with a single press of the shutter button, but only for 1.4 megapixel JPEGs.

Once you have captured a photo the Samsung NX100 has a fairly good range of options when it comes to playing, reviewing and managing your images. You can instantly scroll through the images that you have taken, view thumbnails (up to 20 onscreen at the same time), zoom in and out up to 7.2x magnification, view slideshows, delete and protect an image and set the print order. The Image Edit option offers a number of different ways to alter the look of an already-captured photo, including redeye fix, backlight, changing the photo style, resizing, rotating, face retouch and apply smart filters. The DISP button toggles detailed settings information about each picture on and off, such as the ISO rating and aperture / shutter speed, and there are small brightness and RGB histograms available.

 

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Samsung WB2000(TL350) Camera to enjoy more with!

SAMSUNG WB2000 Review   01_Classical design    
New way to express the limitless time, Samsung high end compact camera WB2000 Time is limitless. It was, is, and will be going on. It never stops by anything. That’s why people try to leave the trace of the time. Some people have some items, draw a picture, or take a picture to remember a precious moment. There are more various ways, but I think a picture and video is the one that leaves the most vivid record. However, it’s very difficult to find a camcorder or camera satisfying everything. Even if it was found, the price always mattered. However, if you have the WB2000 from Samsung, you don’t have to worry about finding one, because it can take both Full HD movie and 10M Full size picture.
   

Image sensor	Type	1/2.4″ (Approx. 7.59 mm) High Speed CMOS
	Effective pixels	Approx. 10 mega-pixels
	Total pixels	Approx. 10.6 mega-pixels
Lens	Focal length	Schneider-KREUZNACH lens f = 4.3 – 21.5 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 24 – 120 mm)
	F-stop range	F2.4 (W) – F5.8 (T)
	Digital zoom	• Still image mode: 1.0X - 4.0X • Play mode: 1.0X – 11.4X (depending on image size)
Display	Type	AMOLED
	Feature	3.0″ (7.62 cm) VGA
Focusing	Type	TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Selection AF, Manual Focus, Face Detection AF, Tracking AF), Movie AF (CAF)
	Range	Wide (W) Normal : 50cm – infinity, Macro : 5cm – 50cm, Auto Macro : 5cm – infinity, Manual Focus : 5cm – infinity Tele (T) Normal : 80cm – infinity, Macro : 50cm – 80cm, Auto Macro : 50cm – infinity, Manual Focus : 50cm – infinity
Shutter speed		• Auto: 1/8 – 1/2,000 sec. • Program: 1 – 1/2,000 sec. • Manual: 16 – 1/2,000 sec. • Night: 8 – 1/2,000 sec. • Fireworks: 2 sec.
Exposure	Control	Program AE, Manual Aperture Adjustment
	Metering	Multi, Spot, Center-weighted
	Compensation	±2EV (1/3EV steps)
	ISO equivalent	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Flash	Mode	Off, Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Red-eye Fix
	Range	• Wide: 0.2 m – 4.4 m (ISO Auto) • Tele: 0.8 m – 1.8 m (ISO Auto)
	EVC	±5EV (1/2 steps)
	Recharging time	Approx. 4 sec. (depending on battery condition)
Shake reduction		DUAL IS [Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) + Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)]
Effect	Shooting mode	• Photo Style Selector: Normal, Sketch, Defog, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB • Image Adjust: Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation • Smart Filter: Normal, Miniature, Vignetting, Fish-eye
White Balance		Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom Set, Color Temperature
Date Imprinting		Date & Time, Date, Off
Shooting	Photos	• Modes: Smart Auto (Macro, Macro Text, White, Landscape, Action, Tripod, Night, Night Portrait, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Portrait, Macro Portrait, Macro Color, Fireworks, Blue Sky, Sunset, Natural Green), Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, DUAL IS, Scene (Panorama, Beauty Shot, Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow) • Drive: Single, Interval, Precapture, Bracket, 10fps, 5fps, 3fps • Timer: 10 Sec, 2 Sec
	Videos	• Modes: Smart Scene Detection (Landscape, Blue Sky, Natural Green, Sunset Sky), Movie • Format: H.264 (MPEG-4, AVC) (Max recording time: 20 min) • Size: 1920x1080HQ, 1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×480, 320×240 • Frame Rate: 1000fps, 480fps, 240fps, 30fps • Voice: Off, On, Zoom Mute • OIS: On, Off • Video editing (embedded): Pause during recording, Still image capture, Time trimming
	Frame rate available for each resolution	Wide (16:9) 1920x1080HQ/30fps, 1920×1080/30fps, 1280×720/30fps, 192×64/1000fps Standard (4:3) 432×320/240fps, 224×160/480fps, 640×480/30fps, 320×240/30fps
Playback	Type	Single image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show, Movie clip, Smart Album * Smart Album category: Type, Date, Color, Week, Face
	Edit	Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Selector, Image Adjust
	Effect	• Photo Style Selector: Normal, Sketch, Defog, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB • Image Adjust: Red-eye Fix, Face Retouch, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise • Smart Filter: Normal, Miniature, Vignetting, Fish-eye
Voice recording		• Voice Recording (Max 10 hours) • Voice Memo in a photo (Max. 10 sec.) • Stereo recording
Storage	Media	• Internal memory: Approx. 22 MB • External memory (Optional) – SD card (up to 4 GB guaranteed) – SDHC card (up to 8 GB guaranteed) Internal memory capacity may not match these specifications.
	File format	• Photo: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 • Video: H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) • Audio: AAC
	Image size	10M : 3648×2736, 9MP : 3648×2432, 8M : 3264×2448, 7MW: 3648×2048, 7M 1:1 : 2736×2736, 5M : 2592×1944, 3M : 2048×1536, 2MW : 1920×1080, 1M : 1024×768
Interface	Digital output connector	USB 2.0
	Audio output	Mono (Internal speaker), Stereo (Microphone)
	Video output	• A/V: NTSC, PAL (selectable) SCC-AV20 • HDMI 1.4: NTSC, PAL (selectable)
	DC power input connector	20 pin, 4.4 V
Power source	Rechargeable battery	Lithium-ion battery (SLB-11A, 1,130mAh) The power source may differ depending on your region.
Dimensions (W x H x D)		99.5 x 59 x 21.7 mm
Weight		153.3 g (without battery and memory card)
Operating temperature		0 – 40˚ C
Operating humidity		5 – 85 %
Software		Intelli-studio, Samsung RAW Converter

  The WB2000 has the 24mm optical 5x zoom lens. It has F2.4, BSI CMOS censor, and DRIME III to support various shooting functions such as high speed shooting, action panorama, and so on. While recording a movie, by pushing the shutter, it can take 10M pixel full size pictures. It also has the AMOLED, interval recording, HDMI output, and Smart Filter for more fun. Let’s take a look at the WB2000 by looking at its specifications.
     
Analog emotion in Digital world There are a lot of things in the WB2000 as a premium camera such as slim body, simple but efficient grip, and practical button arrangement. Thick grip and material normally used for DSLRs allow high class grip, and by having an analog dashboard on the top, it has a modern style based on the classical style.
   
Analog Dashboard reminding of old memories The combination of classical and modern style might be awkward depending on the expression, but the dashboard of the WB2000 is matched well. The dashboard fills the demand of the emotion like an oasis in a desert. The left one is for battery and the right one is for memory capacity.
 

 
Dashboard operation     Future display 3.0” AMOLED It has the AMOLED which has been used for cell phone screens a lot. Compared with the normal LCD, the AMOLED is an optimized display having 1000x faster response and overwhelming color reproduction and contrast. Because it’s a self illuminating type, it keeps almost the same brightness and contrast from different angles. Since the AMOLED has no backlight display, it allows makers to create slimmer product. In conclusion, it’s perfect for the WB2000 offering Full HD movies and 10M pixels picture shooting.
   
External speaker, stereo microphone, and analog dashboard are located on the upper side of the lens.

Power, zoom&shutter, and mode dial are located next. The mode dial is swivel to 360 degree. The grip of the mode dial is easy to change the mode, because it’s made of . When changing the mode, there’s some resistance between the modes, and because it’s located around the edge, it needs to be held in both hands.
 
Drive mode dial & Smart Dial for faster operation Through Drive mode dial and Smart Dial, it allows users faster operation. Drive Mode dial is exposed to the back and side of the camera, so it’s controlled by the thumb, and in charge of shooting mode change such as self timer, continuous shots, interval and burst shooting mode. It’s difficult to set accurately when rotating it slowly, because the modes are not quite divided well. However, when rotating it fast, it allows more accurate selection. By the operation speed, the menu changes differently.
Drive mode dial
 


Smart Dial   Smart Dial is located around the 4-direction key and can control the aperture and shutter speed, and can be used for menu change. It’s swivel to 360 degree and each mode is separate with a certain interval. It allows more intuitive operation than Drive mode dial.     Due to the circle surrounding the lens the lens looks quite bigger. However, the real optical part is not that big. The lens moves quickly after tuned on. The length change from maximum wide to maximum telephoto angle is about 1cm which is not so big. On the left side of the lens, a flash is located, while on the right side, AF assist light is located and this light also takes the role to alarm the AF assist light timer.    
On the side of the camera, a strap ring and ports are located. The port consists of HDMI output, USB, and A/V output port and it’s normally covered by a cap.    
On the bottom, a mount and battery chamber are located.    
USB rechargeable power system The battery is SLB-11A (Li-Ion). The SLB-11A has 1130mAh capacity and can take 220 shots and 90 minutes of Full HD movie recording. There’s a safety lock for the battery chamber to prevent the battery coming out when the cover is open. The battery can be charged by an adapter or USB port.
It adopts the SD/SDHC memory. The memory slot is located in the battery chamber. It guarantees up to 4GB of SD and 8GB of SDHC, but 32GB SDHC memory can also be recognized and used. It has 22MB of internal memory.      
The number of pictures of the maximum pixels (10M) by the memory

	Super Fine	Fine	Normal	RAW	RAW+S.Fine	RAW+Fine	RAW+Normal
1GB	180	328	451	41	31	37	39
2GB	375	680	938	86	64	76	81
4GB	736	1338	1840	170	127	150	160
8GB	1443	2624	3607	333	249	295	315

*It depends on the images and conditions.   Recording time by the video size (4GB SD memory card)

Size	1000fps	480fps	240fps	30fps
1920HQ	-	-	-	Approx. 26’ 57’’
1920	-	-	-	Approx. 29’ 55’’
1280	-	-	-	Approx. 48’ 53’’
640	-	-	-	Approx. 106’ 08’’
320	-	-	-	Approx. 282’ 22’’
432	-	-	Approx. 33’ 44’’	-
224	-	Approx. 24’ 34’’	-	-
192	Approx. 33’ 44’’	-	-	-

*It depends on the images and conditions.
       
02_Full HD Movie & high speed shooting   1920x1080p Full HD movie recording The WB2000 supports Full HD movie (1920x1080p) recording. The recording is operated by a separate recording button, not by a shutter. Movie mode is a separate mode, but without changing mode, by using the recording button, a movie can be recorded.



1920×1080(HQ)


1920×1080(HQ)


1920×1080(HQ)


1920×1080


1280×720


640×480


320×480

 It supports 5 movie resolutions such as 1920X1080(HQ), 1920X1080, 1280X720, 640X480, and 320X240 in 30fps with H.264 format. The recording time is limited to 20 minutes regardless of the memory capacity. It supports stereo recording which allows more realistic recording than mono recording.

 
24mm wide angle Full HD movie


24mm wide angle Full HD movie


24mm wide angle Full HD movie

The WB2000 supports ultra wide 24mm angle which is not common even in camcorders. No matter how close the distance between the camera and subject is, it doesn’t look that close, so there’s no problem to record a pet or something like that. In 24mm angle, the corner looks a little curved. It’s the same angel as the image shooting, but if you don’t like it, you can use a zoom a little.   Full HD movie in a low light condition   Full HD movie in a low light condition   When zooming in or out, it’s muted.   The color and details are quite neat as a compact digital camera, and the noise reduction is also good in a low light condition. When the lens is working, the operating sound is recorded in the movie a little. If you don’t like this, you can set the ‘Mute while zooming’ on.     Full HD and 10M photos at the same time in Full size Full HD (1920x1080HQ)        
6 shots taken while recording a movie (3648×2736 pixels)   The WB2000 supports 10M pixels (3648×2736 resolution) shooting while recording a Full HD movie. Up to 6 pictures can be taken, and there’s not much shot to shot delay, so users will not miss the moment they want very often. This Dual shooting is not common in camcorders, and this means users can take 10M pixels high quality pictures better than 1920×1080 pixels which can be taken with capture and Full HD movie at the same time.
 

	Appears when recording videos of landscapes.
	Appears when recording videos of clear skies.
	Appears when recording videos of forested areas.
	Appears when recording videos of sunsets.

Pushing the menu in a movie mode, Users can activate Smart Scene Recognition. When using this function, users can record a movie in the optimized conditions without setting things.     OK button while recording   While recording, by pushing the OK button, users can pause and restart the recording. It’s very useful for those who don’t like to edit their movies. For movie recording, it supports most of the functions such as Photo Style, White Balance, and Smart filter, so more unique movie can be recorded.   1920×1080 HQ   1920×1080 HQ
     
1000fps movie and 10fps picture   30fps (1920×1080 HQ)   240fps (432×320)   480fps (224×160)   1000fps (192×64)   The BSI CMOS sensor takes more light than a normal sensor, so that allows ultra high speed shooting which was impossible with a normal sensor. The ultra high speed shooting is available for both movies and pictures, and by using the high speed dial, the setting is adjustable. Movie recording in 1000, 480, 240, and 30 fps is available and played in 30fps regardless of the speed, so the movie will be like a slow motion. The ultra high speed movie recording can only be set from the movie mode, and up to 10 sec for 1000fps, 3 minutes for 480fps, and 5 minutes for 240fps are the limit time for recording.   240fps (432×320)   480fps (224×160)
 
Continuous 10 shots per sec (2736×3648)   The WB2000 also supports ultra high speed shooting for still image. It allows 10, 5, and 3 shots per 1 sec. Even for 10 shots per 1 sec, 10M pixels (3648×2736 pixels) images can be taken and except the processing time for about 4~9 sec, it’s really cool.       Precapture the way to compensate a missing moment Precapture is a function to take continuous shots before pushing the shutter. This function can be set by using the high speed wheel, and in a half shutter condition, it automatically takes 8 shots until the full shutter. That means if users push the shutter after the moment, the half shutter could take the moment.   Shooting

		The moment		Shutter operation
3sec.		4sec.		5sec.

 The more the aperture is open, the shaper Sunstars in night scenery are. The sharpest sunstarts are in F.4.7.       RAW shooting JPEG and RAW are supported. The JPEG is processed results by the image processor and RAW is the pure light data. Because RAW is stored as pure date without any processing, it allows more compensation range and free editing for bright and dark area, so it can provide more abundant feeling. It’s also easy to adjust noise, white balance, chromatic aberration, and details.  

 

JPEG results RAW compensated results   Here are 2 pictures stored in RAW and the best quality JPEG. The JPEG is the original and the best quality, and the RAW was compensated as JPEG. Looking at the results, even though they were compensated once, they looked different. The file size of JPEG is 4.24MB, while the RAW is 24MB. Clicking the original link, you can download the original of JPEG and RAW. Once trying to edit these file, you will see the power of RAW.    

Interval Recording Interval recording is a function used to take slowly moving objects. It takes a shot in a certain interval and makes it a movie. The recording time can be set to 1 min to 24 hours. The number of shots varies depending on the time interval.
 
Interval Recording (3648×2736)  
       
03_Action Panorama & Operation   Panorama function beyond the ultra wide 24mm angle The best way to take the wide scenery is to make a panorama by putting a lot of pictures together. In order to make a panorama picture, users can put them by using an editing program, or use the camera having the function to put 2-3 shots together. However, it takes quite a time, it’s not widely used. The WB2000 has 2 kinds of panorama functions to solve this.


 

Panorama Action expressing moving objects Panorama Action is a function to take a trace of objects on the background of normal panorama, so it’s useful to express the movement of objects on one picture. 4 shooting directions are supported, and by moving the camera following the objects, the camera makes the panorama. This can’t be used for fast moving objects or under the low light condition. It takes shots in a certain interval, so users can slowly move the camera following the object. In panorama mode, zoom can’t be used and resolution is fixed to VGA. ↓↓↓

Results of Panorama action   The other function is the normal panorama function which finishing the panorama by changing the lens direction with having the shutter pushed. The normal panorama supports quite wide angles and can take the part which couldn’t take with the 24mm angle lens. The shooting direction is up/down and left/right, and when stopping pushing the shutter, it finishes the panorama. However, it’s not easy to get the smooth results for fast moving objects or under the low light condition. In panorama mode, zoom can’t be used and resolution is fixed to 1M.
   
Various AF modes The WB2000 takes objects quite quickly. It tried to set the focus fast even on smooth steel if there was a contrast and in a low light condition, it kept the speed with the assist light. However, due to the large AF area, it was difficult to set the focus on a small object. For this, MF is better. In MF mode, the focus length is adjustable by using the Smart wheel.
   
MF operation   45 AF, area AF and tracking AF It supports center AF, multi AF, selection AF, and tracking AF. Users can change the AF area in the selection AF. The selectable area is not the whole screen, but a center area and it’s divided into 45 areas. The AF area follows the object in the tracking AF. It’s done by setting the focus on the object and pushing the OK. If the size of the object is small, unclear color, under the low light condition, or moves irregularly, it’s easy to lose the focus. In the selection and tracking AF, face recognition, Photo style, and Smart Filter can’t be used.   Selection AF   Tracking AF
     
Upgraded operation The WB2000 has Smart wheel and high speed dial together, so it’s differentiated from other normal compact cameras. The wheel and dial allows users more comfortable operation, because it doesn’t need much strength. Like I mentioned in the design part, high speed dial operates high speed shooting and timer function, and Smart Wheel is used to set the aperture and shutter speed and menu change.     Various button operation   Fn button   The Fn button reduces the procedure of changing menu by gathering the frequently used shooting menus. The preview of Fn menu is seen behind the menu, so it can be applied in real time.
 

Guide Line

                    3×3                                            2x2  
 

                   

 +                                                      X  
Guideline function is also supported. The Guideline function displays the auxiliary lines on the screen for more stable composition. 4 kinds of guidelines are supported.       Smart Album from Editing to playing Smart Album is a play mode to sort pictures by various categories and provide some editing function. Even though the camera is off, it can be used by pushing the play button. Background music can also be played.   Smart Album   Using the editing software in the play mode   It’s the editing function such as size change, rotation, and image compensation. Even Photo Style and Smart Filter can be applied.  
   
P, A, S, M full manual operation The most important thing to take a picture is exposure. Exposure is determined by the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and unique effects can also be applied. The WB2000 supports Program Auto (A), Aperture priority (A) , Shutter speed priority (S), and Manual mode (M), so users can take pictures which they intended. It supports F2.4-7.2 (13 levels) in wide angle and F5.8-7.5 (3 levels) in telephoto angle, and the shutter speed is 1/2000 sec to 16 sec (M mode).  

F2.4 (Blurry background)  

F7.2 (Clear background)      

 

AP Award Winners 2011: the NX100 and the NX10!

‘ Amateur Photographer ‘ has awarded Samsung’ s mirrorless system cameras, the NX100 and the NX10, for AP Award 2011.

According to Wikipedia, Amateur Photographer is the world’s oldest consumer weekly photographic magazine, first hitting the newsstands on 10 October 1884; making it over 125 years old. The Test Reports from past publications can be purchased online from TestReports. There are nearly 9,000 tests available; consisting of reviews of cameras, lenses and other equipment. To read more information, click here.

The magazine has announced the AP Award 2011 winners in several categories. The Amateur Photographer Awards has recognised the best photographic equipment for 35 years. There were 18 categories for 2011, 15 of which are for excellence in product design and function, two for outstanding people of our time, and a further category for good retail service.

Winner of Entry Compact System Camera of the Year – Samsung NX100

The Samsung NX100 is Samsung’s third mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, following in the footsteps of the closely related NX5 and NX10 which launched in April and June 2010, respectively.

Winner of Advanced Compact System Camera of the Year – Samsung NX10

The NX10 is Samsung’s first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera whose compact body, high resolution, and rapid AF sensor fulfilled the needs of its users.

AP praised the NX series as the best value for money. ‘It’s easy to use and has a nice grip and excellent image quality compare with other competitor’s products.’

Meanwhile, Samsung EX1 has been nominated for ‘Enthusiast Compact Camera’, and the i-Function Lens has been nominated for ‘Technical Innovation’.

A full list of this year’s star performers is published here.

A Perfect Day for the Grand Canyon Tour!

Samsung Electronics has provided the author of this article with the mentioned digital imaging device.

The Grand Canyon…I had heard about this place more than a thousand times!

Two weeks ago, I FINALLY saw the Grand Canyon!

It was a bright and perfect day for my tour. I left the hotel and headed to the Grand Canyon Airport around 10 A.M.

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1000s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

We took this cute tour bus. It was easy for the general public to see where we were headed.

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/9.0 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

 
Samsung NX100 │ 1/25s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 400 │ 19.0mm

People were waiting for the helicopters and the airplanes. Our airplane was a bit late, so we had to wait about an hour.

Samsung NX100 │ 1/160s │ f/11.0 │ ISO 100 │ 29.0mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/350s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 125 │ 40.0mm

I was already tired even before the tour started when I finally boarded this airplane; however, I gave no complaints once I saw the view through the airplane window. I was flying over the Colorado River and the Hoover Dam!

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/9.0 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/350s │ f/3.9 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/500s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/500s │ f/4.6 │ ISO 80 │ 6.5mm

After the one hour flight, the airplane landed at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport. The airport was much colder than I thought; it felt close to freezing! I regretted not carrying my thick jacket.

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/750s │ f/4.9 │ ISO 80 │ 15.6mm

We started the bus tour in the park. The real Grand Canyon tour has started.

Samsung NX100 │ 1/160s │ f/10.0 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

It was my lunch! :)

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1000s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/750s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/350s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1000s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

These shots are from Mather Point which is the most popular vantage point of the Grand Canyon. The sky was so blue and the Grand Canyon made my jaw drop in awe! I felt like I was standing at the edge of the earth! My first impression of the Grand Canyon was perfect for me. :)

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1500s │ f/6.7 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/40s │ f/4.5 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/50s │ f/6.3 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 200 │ 42.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/40s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/5.6 │ ISO 400 │ 55.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/40s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 250 │ 19.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/40s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Bright Angel Lodge, a series of stone and wood buildings along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, was the second point we visited. Fortunately, we arrived just before sunset.

Samsung NX100 │ 1/8s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 800 │ 18.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/8s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 800 │ 18.0mm

On the way back to the Grand Canyon Airport, I was sleeping on the plane but I could imagine how beautiful the night view must have been.

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Amateur Photographer Award Winners 2011

Power of Photography Award

Winner: Cathal McNaughton

Exceptional Achievement in Photography Award

Winner: Geoffrey Crawley

Accessory of the Year

Winner: Vanguard Up-rise Messenger 38 Photo Bag

Software of the Year

Winner: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3

Printer of the Year

Winner: Epson Stylus Pro 3880

Consumer Compact Camera of the Year

Winner: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10

Enthusiast Compact Camera of the Year

Winner: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Entry-level Camera of the Year

Winner: Nikon D3100

Enthusiast Camera of the Year

Winner: Canon EOS 60D

High-end Camera of the Year

Winner: Nikon D3s

Entry Compact System Camera of the Year

Winner: Samsung NX100

Advanced Compact System Camera of the Year

Winner: Samsung NX10

Zoom Lens of the Year

Winner: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Fixed Focal Length Lens of the Year

Winner: Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D AF

Innovation of the Year

Winner: Sony Translucent Mirror Technology

AP Reader Product of the Year

Winner: Pentax 645D

Product of the Year

Winner: Canon EOS 60D

 



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How to adjust aperture using the i-Function button

It's really easy to use the Samsung NX100 camera. The i-Function button allows you to adjust settings with just one click!

In this video, I demonstrate how I can adjust aperture within seconds. Check it out!

Visit my blog at http://my-bestshot.com for more.

Samsung launches ST95, ST90 and ST65 mid-range compacts

Samsung has announced a trio of style compacts in the form of the ST95, ST90 and ST65. The ST95 offers 16MP while the other make do with 14. The top two models offer 5x zooms starting at 26mm equivalent while the ST65 has 5x zoom starting at 27mm equiv. The ST95 features a 3.0" touch-screen interface, rather than the more conventional button-based interfaces of its sister models. The cameras will reach the US market in February, at respective target prices of $199, $149 and $129 the company says.

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Samsung Delivers Stylish Design and Enhanced Performance Through the New ST95, ST90 and ST65

Slim-line design and high-quality performance for those passionate about photography

SEOUL, Korea – January 19, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced today the ST95, ST90 and ST65, the latest additions to its ultra-slim, stylish design range, delivering the perfect balance between style and functionality. The latest launches reinforce Samsung’s ambition to produce high performing, fashionable and portable models for all customers, which still maintain a premium and high quality feature set to guarantee great images.

The ST95, ST90 and ST65 boast impressive performance features within their ultra-slim line design. With each device measuring 16.5mm (ST90) or 17mm (ST95 and ST65), the new cameras ensure users have the most sleek and stylish compact cameras on the market to match their personal style. The compact design of each model has been specifically developed to improve the overall usability and function of the cameras. The ST95, ST90 and ST65 also offer a variety of fashion leading color options. an effortlessly slip into any jacket pocket for added portability, so it’s ready to go whenever you need to capture that perfect picture.

The compact models incorporate leading features to maximize performance in any situation, delivering high image quality. These features include a 26mm wide lens on the ST95 and ST90, and a 27mm wide lens on the ST65 plus a 5x optical zoom lens, to ensure users can capture every detail within the frame while delivering a deeper image perspective. The camera range also boasts 16 megapixels for the ST95 and 14 megapixels for the ST90 and ST65, delivering sharp, crisp and highly detailed photographs in any environment. Whether the user wants to capture the perfect shot of friends or the latest scenic setting from their hotel window, the intelligent Smart Auto system chooses from 16 different landscape and portrait modes (15 modes on the ST65) to automatically select the appropriate settings allowing you to capture the perfect image.

“Today’s launch reinforces Samsung’s ability to balance our consumers’ needs for style and design while still maintaining high performing innovative features,” said Mr. Hyunho Chung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics. “We know that our customers are passionate about compact and sleek design and following the global success of the ST60 and ST70, we have upgraded and streamlined the optical performance within the slim-line outer body to meet these demanding requirements. The design has been carefully considered to ensure it meets the requirements and usability needs of our customers for the best camera experience.”

HD Movie Recording with enhanced Smart Touch 3.0 User Interface for advanced capturing

All three cameras include 720p HD Movie recording, and the ST95 also supports H.264 codec, providing up to 2-4 times longer recording capabilities compared to conventional models with MPEG-4 OR MJPEG. Capturing high quality video to share and enjoy with friends is a must-have function, and the latest ST range makes sure people can effortlessly capture and create through the HD shooting and HD playback movie functions. The ST95 also reaches new levels of interaction with the consumer, through newly developed Smart Touch 3.0 User Interface which works on the 3.0” wide multi-purpose LCD touch screen, so users can quickly access, manage and use key features like they would on a modern day Smart phone.

Smart Feature Technology for intuitive and easy to use capturing

To reach the high-performing standards required by today’s passionate camera users, the ST range also boasts Smart Filter and Smart Album functions. The Smart Filter delivers a high-performing artistic edge to both still shots and videos through the miniaturizing effect, compositional contrast with a Vignetting filter and the Fish-eye setting to provide a cool, unique and stylized finish. For all those photos of friends, birthday parties and celebrations with loved ones, the Smart Album automatically organizes photos by type, date and even by face recognition, so you can always find your best friend amongst your favorite photos for added ease of use.

Samsung ST95 specifications

           
Sensor       • 1/2.33" CCD/• 16 MP
  Lens       • 5x zoom/• 26mm equivalent wideangle
  Additional features
• 3.0" W TSP with Smart Touch 3.0 UI
• Smart Auto 2.0
• Smart Filter 2.0
• HD Movie (H.264)
• Built-in PC S/W    
Dimensions       • 92 x 54 x 17mm

Samsung ST90 specifications

           
Sensor     • 1/2.3" CCD/• 14 MP
  Lens       • 5x zoom /• 26mm equivalent wideangle
  Additional features 
• Sound Auto 2.0 / • Smart Button / • Smart Filter 2.0 / • HD Movie /• Built-in PC S/W
  Dimensions       • 92 x 54 x 17mm

Samsung ST65 specifications

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 Sensor   • 1/2.3" CCD/• 14 MP

 

 

 Lens   • 5x zoom/• 27mm equivalent wideangle
Additional features 
• High Sensitivity 3200
• Sound Auto
• Smart Filter
• Smart Album
• HD Movie 
Dimensions 
• 92 x 56 x 17mm