NX100 as the Samsung’s most powerful resource

Following is a long review of Samsung Digital Camera NX100.

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

The rush of the NX

The NX from Samsung consists of equipment from Samsung such as sensor, lens, image processor, AMOLED screen, battery, and various accessories. Panasonic and Sony have similar products, but I think Samsung has the most powerful resources. Samsung has already made 3 compact interchangeable lens type cameras with 5 different lenses. It’s been about a year since the NX10. The NX10 was just the beginning. I’m anticipating the next models. The world’s first i-Function lens NX100, firmware upgrade for previous users, APS-C, and the upgrade of contrast AF. Samsung is so passionate that no one can deny the great work of Samsung for the NX series.

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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 NX100until 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 NX100was 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 NX100received 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 theNX100, you can easily become a professional even in dark settings!

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

There are lots of people who would like to know about the NX lens line-up. Let me introduce the lens that will be released soon.
As you know, 5 kinds of the NX lenses have been launched so far.

The Pan cake Lens 30mm, the Standard Zoom Lens 18-55mm and the Telephoto Zoom Lens 50-200mm were released with the first NX10 debut. The Wide pan cake Lens 20mm and the Compact Zoom Lens 20~50mm with i-Function made its debut with the NX100release.

The i-Function lens has a single button on it, that can set the shutter speed, exposure, or white balance with the value ring. You can use the NX10 with i-Function lens, if you upgrade the Firmware (to Version 1.20 for NX10).

Let’s take a look at the upcoming lens.

Here’s a diagram of the up-coming lenses.

The movie Pro 18-200mm lens will be released in the first half of 2011 among 3 other kinds of lenses.

This lens can be used in many ways for portraits to landscapes. As you guess from the name, it is totally suitable for recording videos because of its smooth motor and fast AF speed. Great for quickly focusing on subject.

The 16mm Wide Pan Cake lens has the lowest F setting at F2.8. This lens is also especially thin, making it quite portable. A very attractive feature for the NX users. And not to mention taking landscape photos with this lens.

Here’s the macro 60mm lens, that many people have been waiting for. It has F2.8, OIS and the ultrasonic waves motor with no noise. With the lens in Full Manual Focus it is possible to take some very extreme close up shots without much distance from the camera to the subject.

As of right now in the second half of 2011, there are two types of lenses being released. A Home Movie Lens and a Portrait lens. Little else in know and details might change as the dates approach.

The Movie Home Lens has 16-80mm, F3.5~4.5 and it is optimized for recording.

The Portrait Lens regarded as the premium lens for professionals. It is 85mm, has a F1.4 Truly a great lens for portraits.

I’ll let you know more details when I learn more information on these lenses.

Anybody can take pictures like a professional photographer because all the upcoming lenses have the i-Function.

Samsung always strides to make better lenses.

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Samsung NX100 Exclusive Preview, Malaysia

Following is a video of Samsung NX100 Exclusive Preview, Malaysia.

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Samsung NX100 Exclusive Preview, Malaysia