Compact system camera is a minor refinement, but handles well
2011년 5월 30일 월요일
Samsung NX11 review
2011년 5월 19일 목요일
Samsung adds extras to 2011 range

"Samsung's strategy to claim a higher value position in the camera
market has been reinforced with the release of its 2011 range which includes new
high performance, ultra-zoom,'2View', camcorder and wi-fi models."
Read
more: http://www.photoimagingnews.com.au/news/samsung-adds-extras-to-2011-range
A aparut versiunea actualizata pentru firmware-ul seriei NX de camere foto de la Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co. a anunţat upgrade-uri de firmware pentru două
produse din gama NX – camerele compacte NX100 şi NX10. "Urmărim constant să
găsim noi metode prin care să îmbunătățim experiențele fotografice, pentru a
spori gradul de divertisment și pentru a oferi calitate de ultimă oră
clienților
noștri. Cel mai nou upgrade reflectă acest lucru", precizează
Hyunho Chung,
Vice-Președinte Executiv și Șef al Diviziei de Digital Imaging
Business din
cadrul Samsung Electronics.
Read more:
http://www.comunic.ro/article.php/A-aparut-versiunea-actualizata-pentru-firmware-ul-seriei-NX-de-camere-foto-de-la-Samsung/7414/
Camera firmware upgrade voor Samsung NX-series
SAMSUNG NX UPGRADE BOOSTS MOVIE MAKING
By Chris Cheesman
"A new firmware upgrade for the NX
series of compact system cameras will improve the quality of movie recording,
claims Samsung."
Read more:
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/Samsung_NX_upgrade_boosts_movie_making_news_306983.html
How the NX Lenses are launched into the World. PART II : The NX Lens Planners
was a major hit upon its release last year, has won high praise from users to
journalists of camera magazines. For the compact system camera, the lens is an
essential product. Aren't you curious about how the Samsung lens came to life?
What about the planning, designing, and marketing work that happened behind the
curtains to develop such a widely hailed product that promises an excellent
value for your money? Here is a sneak peek into how the Samsung NX lens
came to life and the behind stories.
Planning
1. Where
does lens planning start from? Do you follow market demand or do you focus on
technology?
(Director, Product Planning Group) : The NX lens
planning is driven by the market and consumers. We identify consumer needs and
define the lens specification based on their needs, and figure out how to match
the spec with the NX camera.
(Manager, Product Planning Group) : Our planning is focused on the
consumers. We analyze various sales data, survey and interview the consumers to
build sophisticated understanding of their needs, and match that with our
technology to come up with a lens that the market is looking for.
2. What
channels do you use to gather consumer demands and
reactions?
Kim : It's simple. We analyze market data, sales data, and conduct
consumer surveys to segment the customers by age group/type and decide the lens
specification for each.
3. What
made you develop the i-Function lens in the first place?
Kim : I made a lot of effort trying to understand consumer needs and
their usage behavior, and it led me to the i-Function lens. I thought very hard
about how to make photo shooting easier and enjoyable. Lens until now had
increasingly better quality but that was about it. If existing lens were
reactive, following what the body ordered, I wanted to develop a lens that has
buttons on the lens that can give directions, and the outcome was the i-Function
lens.
Koo : An innovative idea on a lens that is the i-Function
lens. If a former lens was part of the body that moves reactively at the
body's control, the i-Function lens, in contrast, controls the body, ensuring a
new innovative and convenient UI.
4. Where
did you focus in order to differentiate against competitors
products?
Kim : We will continue to focus on performance and features, just like
the i-Function
lens which has brought about a breakthrough in features.
5. What is
your outlook on mirrorless cameras and the future of the
i-Function?
Kim : With such an entrenched DSLR market and mirrorless camera at only
its initial stage, many uncertainties exist. Nonetheless, I think that the
ability to fulfill the consumer's need to capture a beautiful scene is more
important than mirror versus mirrorless. It's true that the mirror camera was
able to better satisfy the consumers because it had better technology and
performance; however, I think that the transition from DSLR to mirrorless is a
natural path towards digitalization.
Koo : The compact system camera is an innovative camera that combines
the benefits of existing DSLR and point & shoot camera, and I think the
compact system camera market will grow. As a differentiated function of the NX,
the i-Function lens will be continuously upgraded and made more
convenient.
6. Do you
personally enjoy taking pictures?
Kim : I recently had a late child and have taken a lot of pictures of
the baby.
Koo : I've been in the camera business for about 10 years and have
taken lots of pictures, which has been a great learning experience. These days,
I take pictures of my children using the NX100.
7. Can you
say a brief sentence about the lens you are currently developing that will be
revealed later?
Kim : We plan to launch lenses for different purposes such as for macro
shooting, lens fit for video, and lens for portrait among many
others.
Marketing
1. Can you
describe what a product manager does?
(Senior Manager, Product Marketing Group) : A product manager is
responsible for the whole process from its inception to mass production. Other
responsibilities include, when, where, and how much of the product will be
launched, how to compete with competitors, and what benefits to offer the
customers.
2. How is
marketing for cameras and lenses different from that of other electronic
products?
Lee : A camera is a product that has both digital and analog
attributes. The emotional aspect of the camera helps to connect people with
other people and deliver my own story.
3. What do
you highlights the most when trying to promote the excellence of the NX lens
compared to existing SLR cameras?
Lee : In marketing, there is a terminology called POP and POD. POP
stands for 'Point of Parity' and POD 'Point of Difference'. In terms of POP, we
made a high resolution lens to strengthen the attribute of the lens. In terms of
POD, we introduced the unprecedented i-Function to differentiate against
competitors.
4. Do you
personally like to take photos? If so, what is your favorite camera and
lens?
Lee : I was a sales man in the past and there was this one time when I
took a photo of a customer on a heavy snow day, which facilitated the
negotiation. became even fonder of photos then. I like light lenses that work
best with family photos.
5. Do you
have any words of advice for those aspiring to become a marketer or working in a
camera related business?
Lee : Because camera portrays the heart and philosophy of people, I
think you need to have a warm heart to do camera marketing.
Design
1. Can you
briefly talk about the lens design?
(Senior Designer, Design Group) : A lens designer thinks about what
value and benefit the lens should offer to the consumers when it comes out.
These thoughts impact the shape and composition of the lens.
2. I would
think that the lens would be limited in outer design compared to the camera
body. What do you think? What is the most important about outer
design?
Noh : The lens is an ultra precision instrument with size issues, so
it's true that it has limitations in design. Defining a unique image group is
important.
3. I hear
that designers often have a hard time being stuck between the developers and
planners. What process do you go through to coordinate?
Noh : In the past, the designers had a little role to play, but the
mindset has shifted towards creativity, so now people come to ask for our
opinions.
4. Bluering
is a key feature of the Samsung NX lens. How did this come
about?
Noh : We borrowed blue, the color that represents Samsung, to express
Samsung's unique identity through the lens as well.
5. A
self-evaluation of the i-Function lens?
Noh : I think the i-Function
lens redefined the paradigm of interchangeable lens. If the existing cameras
were not able to control the function looking at the object, the i-Function lens
is able to do so, which is a clear differentiator.
6. What
kind of lens do you want to make in the future?
Noh : Our plan is to strengthen the premium lens line-up. We will also
continue to develop upgraded versions of previously launched lenses. I also want
to make a lens than can control the whole body from it.
7. Do you
have any words for those who want to become a lens
designer?
Noh : A lens designer should first have ample experience in taking
pictures. If you take a lot of pictures, you start to see improvement areas as a
user, so for those who want to become a camera or lens designer, I recommend you
take a lot of pictures.
we met with the lens developers, the NX lens
planners, marketers and designers to talk about the key features of the NX lens
and how the i-Function came about. We were able to see that the NX lens
was created to meet the needs of the users in a convenient way, which was made
possible through unsparing effort of experts in their respective fields. I look
forward to how the NX lens
evolves and develops in the future!
was a major hit upon its release last year, has won high praise from users to
journalists of camera magazines. For the compact system camera, the lens is an
essential product. Aren't you curious about how the Samsung lens came to life?
What about the planning, designing, and marketing work that happened behind the
curtains to develop such a widely hailed product that promises an excellent
value for your money? Here is a sneak peek into how the Samsung NX lens
came to life and the behind stories.
Planning
1. Where
does lens planning start from? Do you follow market demand or do you focus on
technology?
(Director, Product Planning Group) : The NX lens
planning is driven by the market and consumers. We identify consumer needs and
define the lens specification based on their needs, and figure out how to match
the spec with the NX camera.
(Manager, Product Planning Group) : Our planning is focused on the
consumers. We analyze various sales data, survey and interview the consumers to
build sophisticated understanding of their needs, and match that with our
technology to come up with a lens that the market is looking for.
2. What
channels do you use to gather consumer demands and
reactions?
Kim : It's simple. We analyze market data, sales data, and conduct
consumer surveys to segment the customers by age group/type and decide the lens
specification for each.
3. What
made you develop the i-Function lens in the first place?
Kim : I made a lot of effort trying to understand consumer needs and
their usage behavior, and it led me to the i-Function lens. I thought very hard
about how to make photo shooting easier and enjoyable. Lens until now had
increasingly better quality but that was about it. If existing lens were
reactive, following what the body ordered, I wanted to develop a lens that has
buttons on the lens that can give directions, and the outcome was the i-Function
lens.
Koo : An innovative idea on a lens that is the i-Function
lens. If a former lens was part of the body that moves reactively at the
body's control, the i-Function lens, in contrast, controls the body, ensuring a
new innovative and convenient UI.
4. Where
did you focus in order to differentiate against competitors
products?
Kim : We will continue to focus on performance and features, just like
the i-Function
lens which has brought about a breakthrough in features.
5. What is
your outlook on mirrorless cameras and the future of the
i-Function?
Kim : With such an entrenched DSLR market and mirrorless camera at only
its initial stage, many uncertainties exist. Nonetheless, I think that the
ability to fulfill the consumer's need to capture a beautiful scene is more
important than mirror versus mirrorless. It's true that the mirror camera was
able to better satisfy the consumers because it had better technology and
performance; however, I think that the transition from DSLR to mirrorless is a
natural path towards digitalization.
Koo : The compact system camera is an innovative camera that combines
the benefits of existing DSLR and point & shoot camera, and I think the
compact system camera market will grow. As a differentiated function of the NX,
the i-Function lens will be continuously upgraded and made more
convenient.
6. Do you
personally enjoy taking pictures?
Kim : I recently had a late child and have taken a lot of pictures of
the baby.
Koo : I've been in the camera business for about 10 years and have
taken lots of pictures, which has been a great learning experience. These days,
I take pictures of my children using the NX100.
7. Can you
say a brief sentence about the lens you are currently developing that will be
revealed later?
Kim : We plan to launch lenses for different purposes such as for macro
shooting, lens fit for video, and lens for portrait among many
others.
Marketing
1. Can you
describe what a product manager does?
(Senior Manager, Product Marketing Group) : A product manager is
responsible for the whole process from its inception to mass production. Other
responsibilities include, when, where, and how much of the product will be
launched, how to compete with competitors, and what benefits to offer the
customers.
2. How is
marketing for cameras and lenses different from that of other electronic
products?
Lee : A camera is a product that has both digital and analog
attributes. The emotional aspect of the camera helps to connect people with
other people and deliver my own story.
3. What do
you highlights the most when trying to promote the excellence of the NX lens
compared to existing SLR cameras?
Lee : In marketing, there is a terminology called POP and POD. POP
stands for 'Point of Parity' and POD 'Point of Difference'. In terms of POP, we
made a high resolution lens to strengthen the attribute of the lens. In terms of
POD, we introduced the unprecedented i-Function to differentiate against
competitors.
4. Do you
personally like to take photos? If so, what is your favorite camera and
lens?
Lee : I was a sales man in the past and there was this one time when I
took a photo of a customer on a heavy snow day, which facilitated the
negotiation. became even fonder of photos then. I like light lenses that work
best with family photos.
5. Do you
have any words of advice for those aspiring to become a marketer or working in a
camera related business?
Lee : Because camera portrays the heart and philosophy of people, I
think you need to have a warm heart to do camera marketing.
Design
1. Can you
briefly talk about the lens design?
(Senior Designer, Design Group) : A lens designer thinks about what
value and benefit the lens should offer to the consumers when it comes out.
These thoughts impact the shape and composition of the lens.
2. I would
think that the lens would be limited in outer design compared to the camera
body. What do you think? What is the most important about outer
design?
Noh : The lens is an ultra precision instrument with size issues, so
it's true that it has limitations in design. Defining a unique image group is
important.
3. I hear
that designers often have a hard time being stuck between the developers and
planners. What process do you go through to coordinate?
Noh : In the past, the designers had a little role to play, but the
mindset has shifted towards creativity, so now people come to ask for our
opinions.
4. Bluering
is a key feature of the Samsung NX lens. How did this come
about?
Noh : We borrowed blue, the color that represents Samsung, to express
Samsung's unique identity through the lens as well.
5. A
self-evaluation of the i-Function lens?
Noh : I think the i-Function
lens redefined the paradigm of interchangeable lens. If the existing cameras
were not able to control the function looking at the object, the i-Function lens
is able to do so, which is a clear differentiator.
6. What
kind of lens do you want to make in the future?
Noh : Our plan is to strengthen the premium lens line-up. We will also
continue to develop upgraded versions of previously launched lenses. I also want
to make a lens than can control the whole body from it.
7. Do you
have any words for those who want to become a lens
designer?
Noh : A lens designer should first have ample experience in taking
pictures. If you take a lot of pictures, you start to see improvement areas as a
user, so for those who want to become a camera or lens designer, I recommend you
take a lot of pictures.
we met with the lens developers, the NX lens
planners, marketers and designers to talk about the key features of the NX lens
and how the i-Function came about. We were able to see that the NX lens
was created to meet the needs of the users in a convenient way, which was made
possible through unsparing effort of experts in their respective fields. I look
forward to how the NX lens
evolves and develops in the future!
2011년 5월 5일 목요일
How the NX Lenses are launched into the World. PART I : The NX Lens Developers
The Samsung NX series camera won high praise from users when it was unveiled last year. One of the most important things for interchangeable lens cameras is the lens. Offering i-Function on top of the optical function, how did the Samsung NX lens come to life? I met with lens developers from different fields to learn about how the NX lens was created and other behind-the-scene episodes.
1. Please introduce yourself.
Sungwook Choi (Principal Engineer, Opto-Mechanics Lab, Lens R&D Group) : I joined Samsung a little over 20 years ago and I’ve been working on interchangeable lens design for three years now.
Woojong Cho (Principal Engineer Ph.D, Control Lab, Lens R&D Group) : I majored in laser optics and I am currently in charge of developing and applying new technology to control and run interchangeable lens.
Youngwoo Park (Principal Engineer, Optics Lab, Lens R&D Group) : Hello, I am in charge of the NX lens optical design. I personally like to take pictures and I have strong interest in lens, which naturally led me this field.
Hyuckki Lee (Principal Engineer,Superprecision Optics Lab,Lens R&D Group) : Making lens has long been my dream. I was so deeply moved after reading about this one kid who was featured in a kid’s magazine making cameras and telescope with lens, I purchased lens glass on my own to cut it myself and process it as I wished. Later, I developed my own lens and polished it myself. In a constant pursuit of my dream of becoming a lens developer, I created my own polishing machine. At university, I spent 28 days in a tent in order to capture the sight of Halley’s Comet, and ultimately I became the first person in Korea to do so.
Geonmo Kang (Vice President, Lens R&D Group)
2. It is true that Samsung is a follower in the lens area behind other players? Can you briefly explain the background of your path to where you are now?Geonmo Kang : Many think that the NX lens came out of nowhere, but it is actually the culmination of over 20 years of research into film cameras and SLR cameras. The first motto that underpinned the lens development team for the NX lens was ‘best-in-class optical function,’ and the second motto was to sell lens to the consumers at a reasonable price.
Youngwoo Park : When the NX was first released, the compact system camera market was underdeveloped, so we were the first to try many technologies. It was quite challenging to stabilize the function.
Sungwook Choi (Principal Engineer, Opto-Mechanics Lab, Lens R&D Group)
3. What challenges did you face while developing the lens?Geonmo Kang : I had made many prototypes, but because I didn’t have enough experience in mass production, I went through a lot of trial and error.
Sungwook Choi : The NX uses a bigger APS-C sensor than other companies. At the initial stage, developing a competitive product at the right size and performance, while also using a big sensor was difficult. Although I had a lot of experience in compact camera, it was my first time developing an interchangeable lens, so dealing with it was difficult at first with many trial and error.
Woojong Cho : Different from existing DSLR lens, the NX system uses contrast AF, which means that control is difficult and leads to many issues. In order to overcome the innate limitations of limited lens performance due to small camera size, we adopted the latest technology used in DSLR. However, it was challenging because the technology was not stable at the time.
Youngwoo Park : We designed various types of lenses that will fit well with the compact and light-weighted NX. In the process, researchers invested a lot effort and time.
Hyuckki Lee : Lenses are like living organisms that do not always turn out as you planned. The key lesson I learned while studying polishing abroad was how to communicate with the lens. It may strike you as odd that I talk to an inanimate object, but interestingly, when you communicate with the lens, you find solutions. Talking with the lens while polishing has now become a habit.
Hyuckki Lee (Principal Engineer,Superprecision Optics Lab,Lens R&D Group)
4. Where did you focus to differentiate your lens from competitors?Youngwoo Park : We wanted to minimize the weight of the lens that moves for focusing for rapid AF. We also developed a proprietary control technology to ensure a certain level of OIS correction.
5. Do you enjoy taking pictures?
Geonmo Kang : I like to take close-ups and enjoy capturing ordinary objects in our everyday life. I also run a photo blog.
Youngwoo Park : I take a lot of pictures using the NX10 and 30mm lens.
Hyuckki Lee : I enjoyed taking pictures ever since I was young, so it has become a hobby for me. Being able to take pictures with the lens I made is a special privilege.
6. As a developer, what do you think are the advantages of the NX lens?
Geonmo Kang : Best-in-class optical function. We put special effort in ensuring balance of the center of the lens with the surrounding.
7. Can you briefly talk about the lenses to be rolled out in the future?
Woojong Cho : A premium lens that sets Samsung’s unique status will be launched. One is the 18~200mm super zoom lens which will be released in the second of half. It is the first to apply AF mechanism called VCM(voice coil motor), with no noise and quick AF. The second is a macro lens named F2.8. It is the first among compact system cameras to have SSA(supersonic actuator). The F1.4 85mm lens, another lens with VCM, has the widest diameter among compact system camera.
8. Do you have any words for younger students wishing to become a lens developer?
Hyuckki Lee : Even with digitalization, lens will remain analog. For those students who like the feel of analog lens, continue to develop yourself with the dream of becoming the best expert in the analog field.
So, that was a sneak peek into how the NX lens was created! Obviously, the NX lens is not an outcome of overnight effort, but a product of long research and development. I was particularly impressed with the pride each developer had on the lens development work and their passion and commitment. In the next posting, I will meet with the lens planner, marketer and designers to talk about their work on the NX lens.
Next post will be published May 17th. Until then, take care!
2011년 4월 28일 목요일
Has there ever been a better time to buy a DSLR camera?
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
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
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
2011년 4월 27일 수요일
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
2011년 4월 26일 화요일
Nikon D3000 v Samsung NX10
THERE is little doubt of the impact that affordable, high-quality digital SLRs have had in recent years, so you would be forgiven in thinking that its reign at the top of the photographic tree is unlikely to be threatened any time soon. However, in the last year or two, a new breed of camera has begun to emerge on the scene, looking to steal large chunks of the market currently dominated by DSLRs. Hybrids, as they're commonly known, share plenty of similarities with DSLRs, most notably boasting a lens mount that allows lenses to be swapped in exactly the same way as a DSLR. The biggest difference is the lack of a reflex mirror, which offers the benefits of a more compact and lighter camera body, but means there is no optical viewfinder. Panasonic and Olympus have been leading the hybrid charge with their Micro Four-Thirds cameras and are now joined by Samsung with its NX10. In this month's main camera test, we chiefly look at the Samsung NX10 but use it alongside the similarly-priced Nikon D3000, a DSLR we tested in our November 2009 issue. Is the Samsung NX10 the shape of things to come, or has hybrid cameras some way to go before it can offer a real alternative to the DSLR? Let's see what answers this test can give.
Read more : http://www.digitalslrphoto.com/dslrreviews/514358/nikon_d3000_v_samsung_nx10.html
Samsung to expand its high-end camera range, engaging more photo specialists
SYDNEY, NSW: Samsung will realign its digital imaging focus in 2011, with the brand moving from domination of the low end of the category up to competing in the premium end, alongside key rivals Sony and Canon.
Lambro Skropidis, head of marketing at the Korean giant’s Australian office, explained how a delayed entry into the digital imaging categories resulted in Samsung becoming a volume player at the low end – a segment he said Samsung now is dominating. With Samsung’s objective to becoming the value leader in this category, a position currently held by Canon, Skropidis has outlined a strategy that encompasses new products, more innovation and a broadening of Samsung’s channel strategy.
We’ve continued to be in innovative categories like the hybrid area and the mirrorless area and we’re going to continue to play in that segment,” Skropidis said. “We’re going to continue to provide higher and higher ASP (average sales price) products. We’re doing very well in that market from a unit perspective: from what I can see, we completely dominate the low end of the pricing segments.
“The challenge for us is to become the overall value leader in the category — we’re having a really good run from a volume perspective, the last two periods in GfK we were the unit leader in the category, but from our perspective, trading below $250 is not really what it’s all about for us, so we’re going to continue to bring better and better innovations in higher price points.”
Skropidis said there would be more high end products in Samsung’s NX range released soon, with Current.com.au understanding that the week of 11 April 2011 has been pencilled in for a high-concept launch. In addition to hybrid and mirrorless models, there will be an expansion of Samsung 2View range and more interchangeable lens options for consumers.
Read more : http://www.current.com.au/2011/03/21/article/Samsung-to-expand-its-high-end-camera-range-engaging-more-photo-specialists/DESCWCQTDU.html
2011년 4월 22일 금요일
Firmware Updates for NX10 and NX100
convergence technologies announced firmware upgrades for two products within
Samsung’s NX compact system camera range – the NX100 and NX10 on April 18th 2011 in Seoul
Korea.
experience for the full NX range and provide enhanced features for existing
customers.
models, the latest upgrades are set to make the cameras even more convenient for
the photographer to use, bringing added value to Samsung’s NX range customers
and putting the perfect picture at their fingertips.
Firmwares
2. New
18-55(II) mm, 50-200(II) mm, and 18-200 mm i-Function lenses are supported (in
addition to the OIS menu).
3. The algorithm of Video AF is improved, and the
low contrast in the AF function is increased.
4. By default, the Video AF
mode is set to CAF.
giving photographers the ability to take noise-free, professional-looking still
images and movies with ease.
setting help guide via the camera’s display, as available on the recent NX11
model. The feature helps users take impressive shots more easily by guiding
users with explanations on different functions of the i-Function lens.
Business, Samsung Electronics, commented: “We continually look for ways to
improve the photography experience, to make it more fun and add value for our
customers. The latest upgrade is reflective of this. Users of the NX system
already benefit from key features such as compact portability of the devices,
and innovations like the i-Function lens. Through ongoing developments, we hope
to offer even more to enable photographers of all levels to get the best results
and professional-looking pictures every time. We look forward to announcing a
number of additional developments in the future to make the NX range even easier
for our customers to use.”
How to upgrade the firmware for the NX10 and NX100 to enhance the
product performance.
firmware.
2011년 4월 17일 일요일
Samsung NX11, sprigiona la tua creatività
Series has been enriched with the addition of the NX11.”
http://www.megamodo.com/201195159-samsung-nx11-sprigiona-la-tua-creativita/
2011년 4월 16일 토요일
Samsung NX11, sprigiona la tua creatività
Series has been enriched with the addition of the NX11.”
– Megamodo,
Italy (30th March 2011)
Immagini professionali in corpi macchina versatili e facili da utilizzare: è
la Serie NX di Samsung, arricchita dall’ingresso nel mercato dell’ultimo modello
NX11 e presenta un modo tutto nuovo di intendere la fotografia, all’insegna
della qualità e della massima semplicità d’uso. Le fotocamere della serie NX
offrono, infatti, tutte le funzioni necessarie per scattare in modo facile e
intuitivo foto davvero indimenticabili. Il segreto? L’unione di un formidabile
corpo macchina “mirrorless”, privo cioè di specchio e pentaprisma, di un sensore
CMOS di dimensioni APS-C e di un sistema di ottiche intercambiabili, in grado di
garantire tutta la flessibilità e le prestazioni tipiche delle tradizionali
fotocamere reflex, ma con dimensioni e pesi decisamente più contenuti.
Inoltre,
uniche sul mercato, le fotocamere della Serie NX sono compatibili con le lenti
i-Function, lenti intelligenti che consentono di impostare i principali
parametri di scatto direttamente dall’obiettivo, in due semplici
passaggi.
Il meglio del know-how tecnologico
Samsung e la continua ricerca nell’innovazione prende forma, quindi, in tre
corpi macchina mirrorless – NX11, NX100, NX10 – in grado di combinare le
funzionalità più smart e un set di accessori personalizzabili, tra cui lenti
intercambiabili, flash e sistema GPS, in grado di rendere la fotografia digitale
davvero versatile ed adattabile ad ogni esigenza di scatto, per un risultato
d’eccellenza garantito.
tradizionale rendendola estremamente portatile, il sistema NX integra il sensore
CMOS in formato APS-C da 14.6MP, il principale elemento responsabile della
qualità d’immagine tipica di un sistema reflex e cuore tecnologico della serie.
In grado di catturare più luce e maggiori dettagli rispetto ai sensori
normalmente impiegati delle fotocamere compatte, questo sensore è capace di
ridurre il “rumore digitale” che tende a compromettere la qualità delle foto
scattate con le fotocamere digitali compatte soprattutto in condizioni di scarsa
illuminazione.
coniuga massima ergonomia, comodità e leggerezza alla possibilità di scegliere
di volta in volta la lente giusta a seconda della scena inquadrata e alle
esigenze di ogni utente. Grazie alle ottiche intercambiabili e alle lenti
i-Function, che permettono di impostare i principali parametri di scatto
direttamente dall’obiettivo con una sola mano, fare foto di qualità non è mai
stato così facile! Sarà presto possibile scegliere tra ben 10 obiettivi diversi,
ciascuno pensato per un utilizzo specifico: dal panorama al ritratto alle
riprese macro, nel sistema NX c’è sempre l’obiettivo che fa per te!
display da 3” che sfrutta l’innovativa tecnologia AMOLED per una visualizzazione
luminosa anche sotto la luce diretta del sole e una riproduzione di colori
perfettamente naturali e brillanti. Si aggiungono tempi di risposta eccellenti:
il nuovo display AMOLED della serie NX di Samsung è 3.000 volte più rapido di un
tradizionale schermo LCD, senza dimenticare che ciò comporta consumi decisamente
più ridotti e, di conseguenza, una maggiore durata della batteria.
prestazioni di altissima qualità e lenti intercambiabili in un corpo macchina
leggero e portatile: un vero e proprio strumento creativo a portata di mano
completo di un vasto sistema di accessori in grado di renderlo flessibile e
adattabile a ogni esigenza di scatto. Ergonomica e versatile, la nuova mirroless
Samsung NX11 prosegue con successo lungo la strada dell’innovazione inaugurata
dalla NX10, cui aggiunge alcuni miglioramenti in termini di grip e di ghiera
i-Function. Gli innovativi obiettivi i-Function, attraverso i quali è possibile
modificare i principali parametri di scatto semplicemente premendo un pulsante
dedicato presente sulla ghiera dell’obiettivo, possono essere usati anche sulla
NX10 previo aggiornamento firmware scaricabile dal sito Samsung. .
che vogliono dare espressione alla propria vena artistica: scegliendo tra i
tanti effetti a disposizione – quali Miniaturing, Vignetting e Fish-eye – è,
infatti, possibile personalizzare facilmente le proprie foto modificando la
prospettiva delle immagini, creare composizioni in forte contrasto o divertirsi
con l’effetto distorsione. Per catturare con una sola foto l’emozione che si
prova davanti a uno spettacolo di natura, invece, basta utilizzare la modalità
Panorama Shot, che consente di ottenere splendide immagini unendo
automaticamente più foto, raccogliendo fino a 180° di panorama, utilizzabile sia
in orizzontale che in verticale. La nuova NX11 si caratterizza, infine, per il
mirino elettronico integrato, il flash e uno schermo AMOLED LCD da 3” in grado
di ridurre il riflesso della luce permettendo di vedere sempre le proprie
immagini in qualsiasi situazione.
i-Function 18-55mm F3.5/5.6 OIS e supporta gli obiettivi iFunction e l’intera
gamma di lenti Samsung. Tra questi ricordiamo uno zoom 20-50mm F3.5/5.6
i-Function e un obiettivo 20mm F2.8 i-Function leggero e dalle dimensioni
contenute per riprese panoramiche perfette, l’ottica pancake 30mm F2.0 ideale
per scatti in condizioni di scarsa luminosità, , un’ottica tele 50-200mm
F4.0/5.6 completa di stabilizzatore ottico.
2011년 4월 13일 수요일
Samsung at ‘Sonimag Photo & Multimedia 2011′
- New Line-Up Display : NX and High zoom, 2View and Style
- Sales area : 2 meeting rooms, catering area
http://www.fayerwayer.com/2011/03/smart-view-3-0-de-samsung-presente-en-sus-nuevas-camaras/
http://noticias.lainformacion.com/noticias/smart-view-3-0-de-samsung-presente-en-sus-nuevas-camaras_LNgbHZgs2YHYmE1l64BXc4/
http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2011/03/16/tendencias/1300279291.html/
2011년 4월 4일 월요일
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