Samsung NX11 Preview

　

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Samsung has unveiled the new NX11 in CES2011 in Las Vegas in January. The NX11 has been designed based on the NX10, and supports 14.6M pixels APS-C image sensor, ISO 3200, 720P movie recording, and 30~1/4000s shutter speed which are almost the same as the NX10. Due to these features, people can easily think there's no difference, but taking a closer look, there are some differences from the NX10 such as i-Function lens functions, panorama, and sound capture mode. Besides, it has advanced noise handling feature in high ISO, so the overall quality of the pictures has also been upgraded. This much upgrade is good enough, I think.

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Samsung NX11 First Impressions Review

Design & Appearance

The NX11 looks nearly identical to its predecessor, the Samsung NX10. It supports the same mirrorless SLR design that makes for a compact shooting experience (compared to a traditional DSLR, that is). It also has the same 3-inch LCD on the back, but it features an improved rounded grip on the front. Like the NX10, the NX11 is a good mid-range size that is small enough to carry with you to most events without much complaint, but large enough to retain the aura of professionalism that only a DSLR can provide.

Tour

The NX11 uses Samsung's NX lens mount for its interchangeable lens system.

The camera has a 3-inch LCD and a viewfinder.

The left side houses some ports and terminals.

The right has a good, rounded grip that works quite well.

You can get a good idea of the camera's thickness with this top image.

The bottom has the battery compartment and tripod mount.

Viewfinder

The NX11 has a well-sized electronic viewfinder that sits just above the LCD on the back of the camera. The viewfinder has a 640 × 480 (VGA) resolution and is surrounded by a small eyepiece that isn’t especially comfortable. A sensor below the viewfinder can be turned on to automatically detect whether the viewfinder or LCD should be active. For example, when you put your eye up to the viewfinder, the LCD will shut off automatically if the sensor is turned on. This feature can be annoying, however, particularly if you are constantly moving your hands in front of the sensor (you can turn the sensor off to avoid this problem).

Many users may prefer the LCD, but the viewfinder is great for old-school photographers.

LCD

The LCD on the NX11 appears to be the same screen that Samsung employed on the NX10. It is 3-inches diagonally and has a 614,000- pixel resolution. It also has an AMOLED design (active matrix OLED) that is said to reduce glare under sunny conditions.

While this LCD is good for basic shooting, we wish Samsung would include a tiltable element to the screen on the NX11. It would certainly be a tremendous boost for video recording, which is a key feature of the NX11.

The 3-inch LCD is a good size, but we wish it could rotate or tilt.

Flash

A pop-up flash is located on the top of the NX11, just like we saw on the NX10 (but something that was absent on the NX100). We couldn’t test the flash very efficiently, but we weren’t very impressed with its intensity. We saw the same problem with the flash on the NX10.

The pop-up flash makes an appearance when you press the flash button on the top of the camera.

Lens Mount & Sensor

The NX lens mount is fairly new for Samsung, as it was introduced last year on the Samsung NX10. Over time, more lenses have become available that fit the NX mount, which makes owning an NX camera more versatile than ever before. Like the NX100, the NX11 is compatible with i-Function lenses that allow you to control things like shutter speed and aperture using the camera’s lens ring. With a firmware upgrade on the NX100, i-Function capability can also be available on that model. Currently, there are two i-Function lenses available in addition to the 18 – 55mm lens that comes with the NX11. They new lenses are a 20mm f/2.8 pancake style lens and a 20 – 55mm f/3.5 zoom lens.

The sensor on the NX11 is unchanged from what Samsung used on its NX10 last year. This means its the same 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 × 15.6mm. Identical sensors usually mean similar image performance, so if you’re expecting better picture quality from the NX11 (compared to the NX10), you’re likely to be disappointed.

Jacks, Ports & Plugs

All the ports on the NX11 are located on the left side of the camera behind a flip-open door. There’s also an accessory shoe on the top of the camera for attaching an external flash, light, etc. The USB port on the camera is proprietary and it doubles as an AV-out port, which is fairly annoying. The NX11 should ship with a USB cable, but we don’t know if the camera comes with a proprietary AV cable (the NX10 didn’t and it bothered us greatly).

The ports on the left side (from top to bottom): DC-input, HDMI, remote, USB.

Battery

The battery on the NX11 has a normal, rectangular shape and it fits into a compartment on the bottom of the camera. The compartment is protected well and the battery stays put thanks to a little locking mechanism that holds it in place.

The battery compartment is on the bottom of the camera.

Memory

The NX11 works with SD/SDHC memory cards via a card slot on the right side of the camera. There’s no internal memory on the model, so make sure you purchase a memory card before taking the NX11 out for a night on the town.

The SD memory card slot is on the right side of the camera

Size & Handling

The NX11 has identical dimensions and weight as the Samsung NX10 (its predecessor). If you don’t have these dimensions memorized, here they are again: 123 × 87 × 40mm and a weight of 353g without the battery. This is a generous size for a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, but it is certainly a whole lot lighter and more compact than a traditional DSLR. Basically, you wouldn’t want to get the NX11 if you’re looking for the smallest camera that will allow you to switch lenses. But, if you don’t mind a slight amount of bulk and professionalism, the NX11 should be the perfect size for your needs.

The right side grip is accommodating for both large and small hands.

The NX11 isn't quite small enough to hold comfortably with one hand.

Ease of Use

Since the NX11 is essentially a “bridge” camera between point-and-shoots and high-end DSLRs, it fits into an interesting niche as far as ease of use is concerned. You can definitely work with the camera in auto mode using Samsung’s Smart Auto controls, but how much fun would this really be? Isn’t the point of getting a powerful camera like the NX11 so you can play with all its nifty manual controls and features?

The NX11 makes doing this even easier with its i-Function lens that puts manual adjustments at your fingertips. Rotating the lens ring allows you to adjust aperture, shutter speed and ISO without having to move your hand from the base of the lens. It works extremely well and it makes you feel like a top-notch professional. Adjusting controls on the fly couldn’t be much easier than with Samsung’s i-Function lens system.

The camera does, however, have a long and somewhat confusing menu, although we do like its layout and easy-to-read setup. We complained about the instruction manual for the NX10, as it was often poorly worded and badly translated. Hopefully, Samsung did some better proofreading with the NX11.

The main menu is organized in many parts

Auto Mode

The NX11 does a decent job in auto mode, but we weren’t always impressed with the camera’s autofocus mechanism. It simply didn’t work a few times when we tried it out at CES, but, we must admit, this was in low light situations where cameras often have trouble with focus. The Smart Auto was occasionally spot-on with selecting the correct scene mode for our shooting situation, but it also missed the mark a number of times as well. Our recommendation: use Smart Auto sparingly, like when you don’t have time to set controls manually.

The Smart Auto mode is an option on the camera's mode dial.

Movie Mode

You can shoot 720p HD video with the NX11 and the camera has the same video mode options that are present on the NX10. That being said, we haven’t been very impressed with Samsung’s video performance from its set of video-capable DSLRs. Since the NX11 has the same sensor as the NX10, it is likely that we’ll be similarly disappointed.

One advantage, though, is Samsung’s new video-specific NX lens that will work with the NX11. This lens allows for better autofocus performance when recording video. We’ve even tried it out and it works surprisingly well—nearly as good as the autofocus on regular consumer camcorders.

Drive/Burst Mode

The burst mode on the NX11 worked decently when we fooled around with it at CES, but this opinion is not based on any kind of official test. In our testing of the NX10, we were unimpressed by the camera’s burst mode (it came it at around 3 photos/sec). It should be safe to say the NX11 will obtain similar results when we bring it into our labs.

Playback Mode

The NX11 has a basic playback mode that involves selecting thumbnails on the LCD. For video playback, the camera has a mini-HDMI output, which is great for watching clips on an HDTV. Unfortunately, the AV-out port is proprietary (and the camera may or may not come with a compatible cable). So, if you want to watch your videos or photos on a regular TV, you may have to contact Samsung and buy an AV cable first.

Other Modes

Panorama

One of the new features on the NX11 is a panorama mode that utilizes a “press-and-sweep” function to allow you to capture large panoramic shots. The function appeared to work quite well when we tried it out on the floor at CES, but panorama modes certainly aren’t for everybody.

Manual Controls

The NX11 has a full set of manual controls and the big new feature on the camera is its i-Function lens compatibility. This feature is also available on the NX10 (with a firmware upgrade) and the NX100 from Samsung. So, what is i-Function? It is the ability for you to control shutter speed, aperture, exposure, white balance, and ISO by using the lens ring on the camera’s lens. You do, of course, need a compatible i-Function lens attached to do this, but the NX11 does come with one as its kit lens.

Focus

Focus can always be set manually using the lens ring on any lens attached to the NX11—even lenses without i-Function capability. The camera has a focus zoom assist that we weren’t too crazy about, but it does help you see whether you’re actually bringing your image into focus. We found the lens ring on the NX11’s kit lens to be a bit too loose for proper focus adjustment overall. We’d like to see a ring with a bit more friction, as that would allow for a more precise focus adjustment.

ISO

ISO is one of the controls that can be set using the i-Function feature. The camera can also be set to automatic ISO adjustment at any point.

White Balance

Get ready for a boatload of white balance presets on the NX11. The camera offers the following options: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent White, Fluorescent Daylight, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, and Kelvin Color Temp. We weren’t always confident in the camera’s auto white balance system, as it occasionally produced bad results. Most of the time it worked adequately if you gave it time, though.

Exposure & Metering

Exposure is another control that can be adjusted with the i-Function lens feature. The exposure range is -3 to +3 in 1/3 or 1/2 EV increments. The camera also has an auto exposure bracketing feature that takes a 3-shot sequence with a +/-3 EV range.

Shutter Speed

Shutter speed can be set with the i-Function feature and it can be controlled manually in Shutter Priority or Manual mode. The shutter speed range goes from 1/4000 of a second to 30 seconds, as well as a bulb option that can leave the shutter open for as long as 8 minutes.

Aperture

Aperture has the same level of manual control as shutter speed on the NX11. You can set it in Aperture Priority mode or Manual mode. The aperture values available on the camera are entirely dependent on what kind of lens is attached.

Image Stabilization

Stabilization is available on the NX11, but it whether or not it is available depends on what lens you have attached to the camera.

Picture Quality & Size Options

The largest photo size option on the NX11 is a 14-megapixel setting that takes photos at a resolution of 4592 × 3056. The camera also has 12-megapixel, 10-megapixel, 8-megapixel, 6-megapixel, 5-megapixel, and 2-megapixel photo size options. There are options for both 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios as well.

Picture Effects

The camera has picture effects called Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, and Classic.

Conclusion

The Samsung NX11 may very well be an excellent camera, but the fact that it lacks any impressive updates or exciting new features leaves us a bit disappointed. The camera offers very little to set it apart from last year’s NX10, as the only new features implemented by Samsung are the panorama photo option and the i-Function lens compatibility. The thing is, i-Function compatibility is also available on the NX10 via a firmware upgrade, so if you have the NX10 there’s no compelling reason to upgrade to the NX11.

Despite all this, we do like many aspects of the NX11. The i-Function lens feature is excellent for people who love to adjust manual controls on the fly, and the camera’s compact design is neither too big nor too small. The video mode probably won’t blow anyone away, but with an asking price of around $650, the Samsung NX11 won’t hit you incredibly hard in the wallet. It may be a decent choice for someone who is looking to experiment with a video mode on an interchangeable lens camera. It certainly fits the niche for someone looking to upgrade over their point-and-shoot device onto a more powerful camera.

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The left side houses some ports and terminals.

The right has a good, rounded grip that works quite well.

Samsung: the future of the NX system

With Compact System Cameras set to out-sell DSLRs by 2015, Samsung is setting its sights high for NX to be the number one seller in the CSC sector

Although the Samsung NX11, announced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011, showed some progression in the NX-series' release schedule, it would appear that there's plenty more to come in the very near future.

What Digital Camera was lucky enough to visit Samsung HQ in Seoul, South Korea, and even got an insight into the factory production line in Busan, to the southern side of the country. As well as proving what an impressive and staggering job it is to make any one camera or lens from start to finish, scratching at the surface revealed that there's plenty more we can anticipate from the NX range in the fairly immediate future.

Samsung NX lenses roadmap

With the entire range of NX lenses now set to be i-Function capable, the announcement of a ‘Movie Pro' 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS, 16mm f/2.8, 60mm f/2.8 OIS Macro, ‘Portrait' 85mm f/1.4 and ‘Movie Home' 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 OIS all due for release inside 2011 is a firm and ongoing commitment to the NX series. In an interview with Jeong Wook Kim, Vice President of Samsung Digital Imaging, we found out details of a proposed lens factory move - a move that will provide yet more capable new premises to enhance the company's capability to make larger diameter lenses, up to 50mm. In addition output will be increased, and seeing as 2010 saw the production of some 18-million lenses, that certainly shows Samsung's up-and-coming rule of the optical world. It can also only suggest one other thing: that faster, brighter apertures and longer, more professional telephoto lenses are likely to be around the corner, the kind of lenses that aren't (as yet) available for any other Compact System Camera and could see future NX releases firmly set apart from the competition.

Inside Samsung's lens production factory, Busan, South Korea

Although the big bosses confirmed a commitment to making five new lenses a year - a feat that they say no other Compact System Camera manufacturer is capable of - there was no specific comment as to what these lenses would be from 2012 and beyond. However, in discussion with the R&D team, it came to light that a prototype 700mm lens had already been made for the NX-mount, promptly followed by a very impressive close-up image of a full moon as shot using that very lens. And if such optical prowess is already a possibility for the system, though not yet commercially feasible, then the future of NX lens releases should be very strong, even professional-grade.

Samsung NX: A new beginning

Mr Kim disclosed that the move away from the GX-series DSLR system and, indeed, from the partnership with Pentax, was a decision to ‘think about how to focus on the camera business,' in order to put the company one step ahead of its rivals. Revealing a frank commitment to the NX-series, Mr Kim stated that, ‘we think the timing is right to create this new (NX) camera system, and if we lost out on more time then we'd be the latecomer in the market again and then we would repeat the same failure (GX DSLR).' However he was quick to assert an ongoing and good relationship with Pentax, and didn't rule out the possibility of future collaboration.

Come 2015, according to both Samsung and other analysts, the Compact System Camera market is set to overtake DSLR sales by volume, so a focus on this area of the business certainly seems like a shrewd move. Confident of the NX system's larger-than-Micro-Four-Thirds APS-C sized sensor, the company's target is the be the number one camera seller in five years' time.

Enquiring as to whether other sub-categories such as Sony's latest ‘SLT' (Single Lens Translucent) technology would be considered for production in the future, Mr Kim saw a clean-cut division between DSLR and Compact System Camera, with SLT firmly rooted in the former category: ‘Now the market is shifting to Compact System Camera - there will be two segments for interchangeable lens cameras (DSLR and CSC). Although professionals may continue to use DSLR, the SLT category will only attract a small portion of new DSLR users, not Compact System users that want the high quality.'

Samsung NX and the importance of video

And it's not just stills that were the hot topic of discussion. When developing the NX system, video functionality was certainly of key importance, and Mr Kim is keen to point out that development saw a lot of thought about different segmentation, including the possibility of a camcorder-like NX release: ‘Video recording is getting more important and more popular. We know that trend and Samsung is already very strong in video products, so we've always worked together with those other (Samsung) departments. When we first developed the NX system we put an ‘NX-movie' release on the roadmap. This will focus on the video function, and how to create video more conveniently; how to meet the demand for better quality video recording.'

As the NX series progresses, so too will its video-capability. Enquiring about the future of high definition, the team revealed that Super High Definition 4K2K is something being considered for the company's stills cameras as soon as 2013, and that ‘every option is being considered and worked on,' though without any definitive solution as to what may see the light of day and when.

The future of Samsung NX

Although details aren't one hundred percent concrete as to exact product releases, all paths point to the development of Samsung's NX series into a more rounded, complete and, we suspect, professional solution. Although there are only three UK camera bodies - the NX10, NX11 and NX100 - in production at present, the lens map and other information would suggest there will be yet more bodies in the future: to encompass the full range of quality, style, video and pro-grade capture. All we can do for now is watch this space, but from what we've seen Samsung is certainly putting its all into the digital imaging business and it looks like it'll pay off...

CES 2011: Samsung NX11&NX100 with i-Function Lens

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CES 2011: Samsung NX11&NX100 with i-Function Lens

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Samsung unveils i-Functional NX11 mirrorless camera, WB700 with 24x zoom (update: pictures)

Just when you thought it'd be a week devoid of notable announcements -- what, with CES less than a week away -- along comes Samsung with two new cameras. The first one is an upgrade to the mirrorless NX10, naturally called the NX11, that boasts a change in grip design and compatibility with the i-Function lens found on the NX100. The other nitty-gritty details for the 14.6 megapixel shooter: a 3-inch AMOLED LCD screen, VGA viewfinder, 720p 30fps HD recording, and an APS-C sensor. Price and date? $649 with a bundled 18-55mm zoom lens, available in February.

In smaller news -- volumetrically, at least -- the 16 megapixel Samsung WB700 sports a 24x zoom (that's 18x optical and 1.3x smart zoom), a 24mm ultra-wide Schneider Kreuznach lens, CCD sensor, and 1080p 720p HD video. You're gonna have to wait a little bit longer for that one -- April, to be more specific -- for a penny under $300. Press releases are after the break, and we'll get you the pictures as soon as Sammy sends 'em.

Samsung Launches the NX11:
the Latest NX System Camera and Lens Line Up
Create high quality images with the camera's easy-to-use i-Function lens

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey – December 28, 2010 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the launch of the NX11 - the latest addition to the highly successful NX family of cameras. The NX11 contains a feature set similar to Samsung's first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, the NX10, however the NX11 is also compatible with the new i-Function lens that was introduced for the NX100. The NX11 will come complete with an 18-55mm i-Function lens, as well as two new i-Function lenses, a 20mm pancake and a 20-50mm zoom silver color lens. The launch reinforces the company's commitment to leading innovation in the compact system camera market.

The i-Function lens puts the perfect picture at the fingertips of all photographers by providing an exceptionally easy way of controlling the camera. Since a typical camera user wraps their hand around the lens when holding the camera, the new i-Function system allows photographers to naturally use their left hand to change the camera's advanced settings via a button built into the i-Function lens, without needing to take the camera off the target. Users can toggle between shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO quickly and easily by simply using the i-Function button or ring on the lens, meaning easier and quicker configurations while shooting.

The NX11 also focuses on usability, with a change in the grip design to make shooting easier and more comfortable for users. Additionally, the NX11 has a lens priority mode dial, simplifying the search for the best mode for each lens. The camera also includes a convenient, one-touch i-Function button that activates common shooting controls like aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance, meaning easier and quicker configuration while shooting. The camera makes taking great landscape scenes or pictures of large groups simple by featuring a panorama mode, which allows the user to take panoramic pictures in one press-and-sweep motion. As with the NX10, the NX11 uses the best-in-class APS-C sensor for better image quality. The APS-C sensor is larger than Micro 4/3 and delivers high quality images with ease.

"Today's launch is important for Samsung in reinforcing our position as a leading innovator in the digital camera market and for showing our innovation in the compact system camera market," said Mr. Hyunho Chung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics. "The NX11, while offering the best features of the NX10, has an upgraded design and the additional i-Function capability with more lenses. The launch of our next offering in the NX range also demonstrates our commitment to our customers, by producing user driven innovation in the form of easy-to-use functions and upgraded customization."

Alongside the built-in flash and built-in electronic VGA (640x480) viewfinder, the NX11 has a 3.0" AMOLED LCD screen. The AMOLED screen reduces the glare from sunlight so that consumers can see their images under any lighting conditions. The user can also get a more vivid, clearer image through enhanced color reproduction. The NX11 provides high quality video with 720p HD recording, and its large APS-C sensor allows the videos to be recorded with shallow depth of field, providing effects similar to those in motion picture movies.

Specifications Sheet
*Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
NX11
Image Sensor 23.4×15.6mm
CMOS
Approx. 14.6 Megapixels
Lens Samsung NX Mount
Samsung Lenses for Samsung NX Mount
Image Stabilization Lens Shift (depends on Lens)
Dimensions and weight 123 x 87 x 39.8mm (excluding the projecting part)
353g (without battery and card)
Additional features • Super sonic drive
• 3.0" AMOLED
• EVF VGA (640x480) 921k dots equiv.
• Multi : Normal 15points, Close Up 35points
• Face Detection : Max. 10faces
• Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
• Metering : Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
• TTL Auto Pop-up flash
• Smart Flash, Auto, Auto + Red-eye reduction,
• 28mm wide-angle coverage (Equivalent to 35mm)
• Samsung External Flash available (SEF-42A, SEF-20A, SEF15A : Optional)
• Hot Shoe
• Smart Auto, Lens Priority, Program, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual, Sound Picture, Panorama, Scene, Movie
• Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports
• RAW : 14M (4592x3056)
• Super fine , Fine, Normal
• High Definition Movie Recording with MP4 (H.264)
• Frame rate - 30fps
Price $649 (with bundle zoom lens)
Availability February

SAMSUNG 20-50mm Black, Silver
Category 　
Lens N
me SAMSUNG 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED Black/Silver
Focal Length 20 - 50mm (equivalent to 30.8-77mm in 35mm format)
Elements in Groups 9 elements in 8 groups (1 Aspherical lens, 1 Extra-low Dispersion len
)

ngle of View 70.2°- 31.4°
Aperture F3.5 - 5.6 (Min. F22), (Number of Blades : 7 , Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Mount Type Samsung NX Mount
Optical Image Stabilizer No
Minimum Focus Distance 0.28m
Maximum Magnification Approx.0.22X
i Scene Beauty, Portrait, Children, Backlight, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Beach&Snow, Night
Lens Hood No
Filter Size 40.5mm
Max. Diameter x Length 64 x 39.8mm
Weight Approx. 119g (without hood)
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity 5 ~ 85%
Special features i-Function
World's first under 40mm length


SAMSUNG 20mm Black, Silver
Category 　
Lens Name SAMSUNG 20mm F2.8 Black/Silver
Focal Length 30mm (equivalent to 30.8mm in 35mm format)
Elements in Groups 6 elements in 4 groups (1 Aspherical
lens
Angle of View 70.2°
Aperture F2.8 (Min. F22), (Number of Blades : 7 , Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Mount Type Samsung NX Mount
Optical Image Stabilizer No
Minimum Focus Distance 0.17m
Maximum Magnification Approx. 0.18X
i Scene Night, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach&Snow
Lens Hood No
Filter Size 43mm
Max. Diameter x Length 62.2 x 24.5mm
Weight Approx. 89g (without hood)
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity 5 ~ 85%
Special features i-Function
Minimum focus distance (0.17m)

SAMSUNG 18-55mm i-Function
Lens Name SAMSUNG 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS i-Function
Focal Length 18 - 55mm (equivalent to 27.7-84.7mm in 35mm format)
Elements in Groups 12 elements in 9 groups (1 Aspherical lens)
Angle
f View 75.9°- 28.7°
Aperture F3.5 - 5.6 (Min. F22), (Number of Blades : 7 , Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Mount Type Samsung NX Mount
Optical Image Stabilizer Yes
Minimum Focus Distance 0.28m
Maximum Magnification Approx. 0.22X
Lens Hood Included
Filter Size 58mm
Max. Diameter x Length 63 x 65.1mm
Weight Approx. 198g (without hood)
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity 5 ~ 85%

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

What about the NX100 in 2010?

As a follow-up to the NX10, the NX100 was launched in September, becoming Samsung’s second mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. With its unique design of a leaf, morning dew, and i-Function lens, the NX100 created buzz in the second half of 2010, gaining as much popularity as the NX10. The product appealed particularly strong to those who value style. The lens offers unique functions that camera manias would only have dreamt of! Its biggest strength is the ability to adjust the features without taking your eyes off the view finder; you can capture every moment of the subject. The lens was also well-received by users of the NX10 as a simple firmware is enough to have it compatible with the NX100.

Continuing on my last posting NX10’s Hot Issues, let’s take a look back at the year for the NX100.

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Samsung finally unveiled NX100 and i-Function lens!

The NX10 was first unveiled in Hong Kong in September. With no official information on the NX100 until the unveiling ceremony, users as well as the press showed keen interest.

The Ultimate Tool, NX100 Meets the Ultimate Creative, OK Go.

The NX10 in the hands of ‘OK Go,’ a world-famous rock band. The NX100 is at the center of producing the music video for their latest song ‘Last Leaf.’ From the first meeting to the music video production, collaboration of OK Go with NX100 was recorded in video.

OK Go’s Last Leaf and Your Toast

Commemorating OK Go’s music video where thousands of toasts appear, Samsungimaging’s global campaign site (www.cre8yourworld.com) held an exciting event where you can upload a picture of yourself and make it into a toast!

NX Lens Line-Up, ready to retain its title in 2011

The next line-up to the new concept, i-Function lens was also revealed. The new lens for 2011 includes a movie pro 18-200mm lens, 16mm wide pancake lens, and the macro 60mm lens that many are waiting for.

The NX100′s Leaf Design Won the PIN UP Design Awards!

One of the biggest benefits of the NX100 is its design. At the PIN UP Design Awards, the NX100 received the bronze award for Electronic Devices for its ergonomic design.

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The NX100 once again received the spotlight when it collaborated with the musicians OK Go. If you like music, surely you would know ‘OK Go,’ a YouTube indie band. The process of producing ‘Last leaf’ was made into several episodes utilizing the NX100, which you can enjoy on-line. Here is episode 1, the first step to the birth of the ‘Last Leaf’ music video.

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Samsungzone Flickr Photostream has 209 photos taken with the NX100. You can check out the pictures by clicking here.

The following photos were taken with the NX100 in 2010 and proved especially popular among users.

Samsung NX100 │ 1/160s │ f/16.0 │ ISO 100 │ 50mm

This photo portrays a striking balance of three glasses filled with red, yellow, and blue liquid. Also, the dark hand behind the glass in contrast with the three colors helps the picture to maintain balance. Highly praised for its ‘excellent idea’ from users, the picture more than fully portrays color from the Samsung camera.

Samsung NX100 │ 30s │ f/22.0 │ ISO 100 │ 20mm

This breathtaking picture was taken using the long exposure of the NX100. The flow of the water curbing the valley resembles white clouds. The 20mm lens and 30 seconds shutter speed well illustrates the flow of water. Why don’t you try it yourself at a near-by river or valley?

Samsung NX100 │ 30s │ f/22.0 │ ISO 100 │ 38mm

The NX100 performs excellently even in a very dark environment. This is a picture of a bridge at night with lights on. A low ISO is used to capture as much of the little light as possible for a warm and beautiful picture. You’ll need equipments such as a tripod and a long nose, but with the NX100, you can easily become a professional even in dark settings!

2011 Samsung’s New Cameras Unveiled!: The NX11, The New i-Function Lenses, and The WB700

On December 28, 2010 (EDT), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. released some of its new products: The NX11, 18-55mm i-Function Lens , 20mm/20-50mm(silver) i-Function Lens and the WB700.


NX11, 18-55mm i-Function Lens , 20mm/20-50mm(silver) i-Function Lens

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. introduced its new i-Function system camera the NX11. The NX11 brings the unique and sought after capabilities of the i-Function lens, along with other NX system upgrades, to Samsung’s flagship NX10 camera.

The change in grip design provides a more comfortable usability and the lens priority mode dial means that each mode can be selected with each of the lenses. A panorama function has also been added to the upgraded NX11, which allows the user to take panoramic pictures in one press-and-sweep motion. The high-speed burst of frames is stitched together using innovative processing techniques to automatically create a panorama picture.

Moreover, the NX11 will come complete with an 18-55mm i-Function lens as well as two new i-Function lenses, a 20mm pancake and a 20-50mm zoom silver color lens. The consumer can use them with the NX System.

Mr. Hyunho Chung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics, said: “Today’s launch is important for Samsung in reinforcing our position as a leading innovator in the digital camera market and for showing our innovation in the compact system camera market. The NX11, while offering the best features of the NX10, has an upgraded design and the additional i-Function capability with more lenses. The launch of our next offering in the NX range also demonstrates our commitment to our customers, by producing user driven innovation in the form of easy-to-use functions and upgraded customization.”


WB700

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. introduced Samsung’s latest compact super-zoom camera the WB700.
The zoom has been improved from 15X to 24X zoom, which is formed through a combination of an 18X optical zoom and a 1.3X Smart Zoom function. This impressive zoom lens is housed within a camera body which is almost same size as its predecessor the WB600 and is the best in its class, offering unprecedented flexibility and quality, giving consumers the ability to shoot great images whether their subject is near or far.

The WB700 also includes unique features, to give you added flexibility from your camera, meaning you can get even more artistic with your shots. So, the WB700 is for people who want a high performance camera to suit their outdoor lifestyle.

The new products will be unveiled on January 6. 2011 , at the CES in Las Vegas, US

The NX10′s Hot Issues of 2010!

Goodbye 2010!

What happened at Samsungimaging this year? If I were to choose the most popular Samsung camera launched this year, it will definitely be the NX10. The NX10 was Samsung’s first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, whose compact body, high resolution, and rapid AF sensor fulfilled the needs of its users.

Let’s take a look back from this year for Samsung’s NX10 through the SNS channel (Samsungimaging blog, YouTube, and Flickr).

Samsungimaging Blog (http://www.samsungimaging.net/)

Samsung NX10 Finally Unveiled!

With the start of the New Year, NX10 unveiled its presence in January 2010. Although the NX10 didn’t have a mirror or pentaprism function, the APS-C sensor delivered on both portability and performance.

10.000 Follower Giveaway – The Winner

Commemorating 10,000 followers on Samsungimaging’s Twitter channel, an event was held under the NX10’s leading slogan, ‘Why Capture? Create!’. The first place winner was awarded the NX10. There was a rush of applicants, but the photo of a cute little girl reading a newspaper with the slogan won the competition.

WCIC Final TEN in Seoul

In April, WCIC was held where photos taken with the NX10 competed. With students from six countries around the world, voting was conducted on-line. The top ten participants were invited to hold exhibitions in Korea and to attend the awards ceremony.

National Geographic: The World through Samsung NX10

So, is there anything the NX10 can’t capture? Samsungimaging organized ‘The World through Samsung NX10’ campaign with photographers from National Geographic. Two photographers traveled from Barcelona, Spain to Chengdu, China with the NX10 in their hands to portray the unique landscapes of the two countries. The campaign was instrumental in demonstrating that mirrorless cameras can create works just as nice as those with DSLR; the showcase at Photokina received much spotlight.

Mirrorless Camera NX10, hit the Trefa!
Samsung NX10 has received “Trefa” award (trefa means “hit” or “shot”) for quality of pictures, over-average lenses and good cost-value comparison

Samsungimaging Wins Two DIMA 2010 Innovative Digital Product Awards

Experts were no exception when it came to complimenting the NX10. The NX10 won various awards this year including the Tefra Awards, DIMA 2010 Innovative Digital Product Awards, and PFV Fair.

Samsungimaging’s YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/samsungimaging)

YouTube’s Featured Videos from this year!

Here are a few NX10 videos that created much buzz on the YouTube channel. As much spotlight that it received, a wide variety of NX10 viral videos were produced.

In this video, stop motion technique is used to illustrate the NX10 in a familiar way. The video seems to deliver the message that the camera is light in weight and can be used in an environment with a wide variety of fun. You do not need to be a professional to enjoy high quality photo!)

The video aptly demonstrates the camera slogan ‘Why Capture? Create!’

As much buzz as the camera created, ‘Video Making Story’ was also highly popular. Some 1,429 slices were cut to make the paper camera and the smallest details such as the shape and hot key were reproduced to accurately represent the camera. Check out the film making process on the YouTube channel.

The inside of the NX10 is represented in flipbook format for easier understanding. The whole book was flipped using hands in 30 seconds. The pentaprism and mirror have been removed, reducing the volume of the body and weight. Being much lighter than the DSLR, the camera is much more portable. Check out the video for basic understanding of interchangeable lens.

Samsungimaging’s Flickr Channel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/samsungzone/)

The strong interest in the NX10 was also expressed on Flickr. In 2010, 741 pictures taken with the NX10 were posted on Flickr. You can check out the pictures by clicking here.

Here are a couple of photos to share with you. Let’s observe these impressive photos taken with the NX10. These photos aptly illustrate the benefits of the NX10.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/60s │ f/2.0 │ ISO 100 │ 30mm

This portrait was the most viewed in the Samsungzone Flickr Photostream. The photo of young kids was taken by Yonghyun Chi, an NX10 imageloger, on his tour of India. The warm color and the facial expression of the models are impressive.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/45s │ f/2.0 │ ISO 200 │ 30mm

It was taken on a quiet street in the dead of the night from the second floor of a building. The street is dark but the bright lighting from a store at the center of the photo makes it appear as if a pinhole effect was used.

A great work in low illumination received high scores with many registering it as ‘My Favorite.’

Samsung NX10 │ 1/45s │ f/4.5 │ ISO 1600 │ Croped

Daily objects that you see everywhere viewed from a different angle sometimes creates totally different yet marvelous subjects. The two eggs in the red bowl look like the face of a person. Daniel Kulinski, a NX10 imageloger and photographer is famous for looking at mundane objects from a fresh angle. Try to look at your familiar surrounding with fresh eyes – you will get great pictures!!

Last but not least is Ben Heine, who always entertains us with creative ideas. Already an on-line star, he has joined hands with the NX10 this time.