Has there ever been a better time to buy a DSLR camera?

If you're shopping for a DSLR don't miss the February 2011 issue of PC & Tech Authority which is on sale now. We've put 11 DSLRs and hybrid cameras head to head. Below is an extract. Get the magazine or iPad edition and you get the full shebang: our full reviews of 11 cameras, comparison feature table, our guide to understanding sensors, plus we kit you out with our accessory guide.
Has there ever been a better time to buy a DSLR? We'd argue not, and offer the excellent Nikon D3100 as proof. For less than $900, you can now buy a camera that shoots HD video, takes wonderful pictures and is compatible with what many experts claim to be the best-quality range of lenses in the world.
Read more : http://www.pcauthority.com.au/Feature/244797,has-there-ever-been-a-better-time-to-buy-a-dslr-camera.aspx

Samsung NX100 review

The Samsung NX100 is an innovative camera, but not always a practical one. The compact interchangeable lens camera has a handsome and slim body, but you should hang on to it carefully because it doesn’t include a textured grip. Inside is a large APS-C image sensor that captures 14.6-megapixels of resolution. This means that you get the same sized sensor as in many standard DSLRs, but in a smaller overall package. Samsung designed a clever iFunction control system that lets you adjust some of the most common camera settings from controls on the lens itself. Yet, neither the 20-50mm kit zoom, nor the body, includes image stabilisation. There’s a smart system for automatic exposure selection, but no built-in flash.

When thinking about a NX100 as the next possible camera for you, the real question is, does innovation outweigh its shortcomings?

Read more : http://www.macworld.com.au/reviews/samsung-nx100-27590/

Samsung NX100

 

The Samsung NX100 is an innovative camera, but not always a practical one. The compact interchangeable lens camera has a handsome and slim body, but you should hang on to it carefully because it doesn’t include a textured grip. Inside is a large APS-C image sensor that captures 14.6-megapixels of resolution. This means that you get the same sized sensor as in many standard DSLRs, but in a smaller overall package. Samsung designed a clever iFunction control system that lets you adjust some of the most common camera settings from controls on the lens itself. Yet, neither the 20-50mm kit zoom, nor the body, includes image stabilization. There’s a smart system for automatic exposure selection, but no built-in flash.

When thinking about a NX100 as the next possible camera for you, the real question is, does innovation outweigh its shortcomings?

Read more : http://www.macworld.com/article/158901/2011/03/nx100_review.html

Gadget review: Samsung NX100

If you’re looking for a compact, lightweight alternative to a DSLR, Samsung NX100 will be ideal for you.


Riding on the success of NX10, Samsung’s first mirrorless camera, NX100 also comes with a mirrorless APS-C size sensor and a three-inch AMOLED screen, plus new features such as i-Function Lens.


Mirrorless cameras were one of the digital camera trends in 2010, and they are expected to grow this year as more companies jump on the bandwagon.


What makes them special is that even though you can still play with interchangeable lenses, the same as you do with a DLSR, mirrorless cameras are much smaller and lighter.


There’s no need to explain the technicalities behind the reduction in size and weight, but do take note that mirrorless cameras don’t come with a viewfinder — this means the main source for viewing your photograph subjects is through the rear LCD or AMOLED screen.


Read more : http://www.herworld.com/timeout/gadget-review/gadget-review-samsung-nx100

Samsung NX100

COMPUTERS

In the weeks preceding January's reveal of the Sliding PC 7, more than 300 news items were posted about the 10.1-inch tablet computer, which touts a unique--and polarizing--slide-out keyboard. Today, "there's a very distinct split between people who are pro-Samsung and anti-Samsung," says Chris Davies, an editor at the tech blog SlashGear, "which feels very Apple."

SEMICONDUCTORS

A quarter of Samsung's revenue comes from semiconductors, bought by the likes of Dell, HP, and Microsoft, so it "has some shielding from the market," says Forrester analyst Charles Golvin. This also gives Samsung the freedom (and the cash) to toy with different technologies--Windows Phone 7, smartphones for Symbian, and Android OS, for instance--so when one of those takes off, it's ready with a top-of-the-line product.

Samsung NX100 review

The NX100 is part of a new breed of camera – so new in fact that no one seems to agree on what to call them. They’re defined by pocket-sized dimensions, large SLR-style sensors and interchangeable lenses.

The NX100 joins these ranks, already populated by the superb Sony NEX-5, plus various models from Panasonic and Olympus. It also has much in common with the Samsung NX10, sharing lenses with it, but this new model’s compact- rather than SLR-shaped design makes more sense for this type of camera.

Read more : http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/digital-cameras/1282474/samsung-nx100

Samsung NX100

Below URL is article about NX100.
http://asia.cnet.com/product/samsung-nx100-45302982.htm

The 2010 Gizmodo Gadget Award Winner: Best Camera

Below URL is article about NX100.
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2010/12/the-2010-gizmodo-gadget-award-winner-best-camera/

Projection Mapping -- Switch for Q10

3D projection mapping for promoting Samsung's very new Switch Grip camcorder, HMX-Q10.Just like Decalcomania, one side reflects the other side and breaks its boundary. So does Q10. Q10 records perfectly fine even when its side is switched.

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

Holiday !!!

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

This time will be about the holidays. Although difficult for me to write about them because for me are over. This time we were national holidays. The first time in years I was at the Polish seaside. It was a great decision not regret !

Samsung NX10 │ 1/15s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 100 │ 145mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/500s │ f/9.0 │ ISO 100 │ 50mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/250s │ f/5.6 │ ISO 100 │ 200mm

The weather was extraordinary ! Every day, 30 degrees and the sun. The hotel has been our expectation. My brother just did it and we had a super awesome hotel for funny money.
For 7 days with food for 3 people in a four-star hotel we paid $150 instead of $720 !!!!! Shock or Luxus :D

Samsung NX10 │ 1/40s │ f/3.2 │ ISO 100 │ 30mm

Brother rewarded me for photos of his wedding and marriage.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/8s │ f/22.0 │ ISO 100 │ 18mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/180s │ f/7.1 │ ISO 100 │ 200mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/80s │ f/11.0 │ ISO 100 │ 70mm

During the stay I made a mass of photos. some of them of course to the private collection ;)
I had trouble taking pictures becouse of the equipment. I became a happy owner of a new 50-200mm lens and a flash for NX10 and brand super duper EX1.

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 2s │ f/6.7 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1500s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 80

I admit that I have a problem now. Both cameras are amazing and I recommend them to anyone. The only thing that bothers me is another operating of EX1 in compared to NX10, I’m looking for the features in EX1 which exist in the NX10. Apparently nothing, but you have to switch.

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1500s │ f/2.1 │ ISO 80

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/250s │ f/3.1 │ ISO 80

I’m a little angry with myself. I had almost no ideas for pictures and there were so many possibilities ! I did say several hundred, but somehow I’m not with them fully satisfied. Fortunately, some photos came out and I think I can commend them to you.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/640s │ f/6.3 │ ISO 100 │ 200mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/125s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 100 │ 130mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/80s │ f/2.0 │ ISO 100 │ 30mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/160s │ f/2.2 │ ISO 100 │ 30mm

At the end, of course, pictures of my princess and her mommy ! As you can see Natasha was very impressed the first vacation.

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/350s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 9.1mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/45s │ f/2.0 │ ISO 400 │ 30mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/25s │ f/6.3 │ ISO 200 │ 171mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/180s │ f/4.0 │ ISO 100 │ 30mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/100s │ f/2.8 │ ISO 100 │ 30mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/180s │ f/8.0 │ ISO 100 │ 24mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/50s │ f/4.3 │ ISO 400 │ 37mm

I wish you all a good holiday and many photos. Come back and show us what you did.

All photos, above, may not otherwise be reproduced, distributed, cropped, re sized, or otherwise altered without the written permission of the contributor. All photos represent the sole opinion of their individual authors and contributors and don’t express the opinion of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsungimaging.net or the opinion of any affiliates unless specifically marked as such.

All photos, above, have been shot with the Samsung NX10, which has been provided by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

NX10 + 30mm lens = Nice results

One of the greatest things about NX10 is that it alleviates the discomfort caused by the size and the weight of DSRL camera. But what’s even better is the pancake lens! Along with the small size, the blue line –which resembles the symbol of Samsung- around the pancake lens adds fresh look to NX10. Today, along with 30mm lens, I’m going to talk about Contrast AF.

NX10 adopted the Contrast AF method so that the sensor can judge the exposed definition (sharpness) of the image by itself, reducing the number of errors, thus enabling faster AF. In easier terms, any one who is reading this post would definitely have noticed that the mirror box and the pentaprism is bravely removed. That’s why much of the volume and weight is gone.

Then, let’s take a look at sample pictures taken with 30mm lens and let yourself be captivated by its charm.

NX10 30mm lens l 1/45s l F2.0 l ISO 100 l AWB l Program

NX10 30mm lens l 1/13s l F22.0 l ISO 200 l AWB l Shutter priority

NX10 30mm lens l 1/13s l F2.0 l ISO 800 l –1.60EV l Shutter priority

When you take pictures with 30mm lens, it particularly demonstrates its charm in snap shots, stills and portraits. There is no problem is in using 30mm for most of the shoots including outdoors except for close ups. Although there is no optical image stabilizer, as mentioned above, it prides in its cutting-edge sharpness so you can achieve great results in places that lack sunlight.

NX10 30mm lens l 1/13s l F22.0 l ISO 800 l –1.60EV l Shutter priority

NX10 30mm lens l 1/60s l F22.0 l ISO 800 l –2.00EV l Shutter priority

NX10 30mm lens l 1/13s l F3.2 l ISO 800 l –1.60EV l Shutter priority

Pancake lens is very useful in taking portraits because you are able to freely express with selective focus. It’s not easy to take pictures of children with ordinary digital camera because they have a lot of movement. I’m sure you have experienced a subtle blur in end results. However, pancake lens which prides in F2.0 will add excitement in shooting because like its characteristic as fast lens, it emphasizes the portrait and blurs the background and easily captures fast movement. If you are a NX10 user, make sure to give a shot at taking portraits. Franly to speak, I didn’t prepare sample shots of portrait. Sorry for that. :((

# Sample video

When shooting videos, 18-55mm lens is a bit better in terms of speed and accuracy, but 30mm lens also delivers excellent results.

Check out another sample video from YouTube.

FYI, Samsung NX10 720p test video. User ID: DIGIFOTOpro

The pictures that I shared today are mostly taken under indoor dark lightning. People take as many pictures indoors as outdoors, but it is true that we have to pay more attention to the light. I hope the sample pictures can be a bit of a help to people with similar problems. Of course, taken in or out, the results were all satisfying. :D

If there is anyone reluctant to take pictures due to the fear of burning sunlight, let’s have fun taking pictures of daily items that are relatively easy to compose.

Pancake By Pancake lens!

NX10 30mm lens l 1/125s l F2.0 l ISO 100 l –0.60EV l Program

NX10 + 30mm lens = Nice results

NX and the City

Samsung Digital Imaging has provided the author of this review with the mentioned digital imaging device.

Again, while I was gone. Now is the last post before my holiday. Finally it’s warm.
I hope that by the sea will be hot too. I can assure you that I bring a lot of new pictures.

[Samsung NX10 1/180sㅣf/14.0ㅣISO 100ㅣ30mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/60sㅣf/4.0ㅣISO 100ㅣ18mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/500sㅣf/2.0ㅣISO 100ㅣ30mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/80sㅣf/3.5ㅣISO 100ㅣ18mm]

I love to walk around town and take pictures, only people bother me :)
Terribly do not like how they look at me or worse, interfere because the fall in the frame.

[Samsung NX10 1/250sㅣf/9.0ㅣISO 400ㅣ55mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/250sㅣf/9.0ㅣISO 400ㅣ35mm]

[Samsung NX10 0.4sㅣf/16.0ㅣISO 100ㅣ18mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/60sㅣf/4.3ㅣISO 100ㅣ25mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/250sㅣf/4.3ㅣISO 100ㅣ18mm]

But fortunately, sometimes find themselves in the frame at the right time.

[Samsung NX10 1/160sㅣf/5.6ㅣISO 100ㅣ55mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/40sㅣf/5.6ㅣISO 100ㅣ55mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/50sㅣf/4.3ㅣISO 200ㅣ18mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/100sㅣf/3.8ㅣISO 200ㅣ30mm]

I must say that sometimes Warsaw surprises me. Recently I started walking with my daughter at the horse racing – it is place called “Wyścigi” just “racing”.
After passing through the gate is a step back in time.

[Samsung NX10 1/180sㅣf/4.3ㅣISO 100ㅣ35mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/80sㅣf/10.0ㅣISO 100ㅣ18mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/125sㅣf/9.0ㅣISO 100ㅣ45mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/4000sㅣf/2.8ㅣISO 100ㅣ30mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/400sㅣf/2.0ㅣISO 200ㅣ30mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/2000sㅣf/3.8ㅣISO 100ㅣ30mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/400sㅣf/5.0ㅣISO 100ㅣ18mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/80sㅣf/4.0ㅣISO 400ㅣ25mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/640sㅣf/3.8ㅣISO 100ㅣ30mm]

And as usual at the end – my little princess

[Samsung NX10 0.5sㅣf/2.0ㅣISO 100ㅣ30mm]

[Samsung NX10 1/50sㅣf/5.6ㅣISO 160ㅣ52mm]

Stay tuned. Or better – Go Create!

All photos, above, may not otherwise be reproduced, distributed, cropped, re sized, or otherwise altered without the written permission of the contributor. All photos represent the sole opinion of their individual authors and contributors and don’t express the opinion of Samsung Digital Imaging Co., Ltd., Samsungimaging.net or the opinion of any affiliates unless specifically marked as such.

All photos, above, have been shot with the Samsung NX10, which has been provided by Samsung Digital Imaging Co., Ltd.