HMX-Q10 sample video -- Beauty is Everywhere

This is a video that recorded by Samsung HMX-Q10. The HMX-Q10 captured silhouettes beautifully in any conditions. The footage also captured continuous scenes of the normal life we live beautifully with the Samsung HMX-Q10 camcorder. I hope you enjoy !


Provided by Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.

H300 Samsung Camcorder Sample video - The Spring

This video has the beautiful scenes of the spring! It is recorded by Samsung H300 camcorder.
Warm spring weather blooms the flowers and make the cute animals fall in a sleep under the sunshine. I hope you enjoy the spring in this video.
Provided by Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.

Firmware Updates for the NX lenses

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital
convergence technologies announced firmware upgrades for Samsung's NX Lenses.
The firmware upgrades for NX lens will enhance the product performance.

Here are the improvements in NX Lens Firmware

1. The rotation direction of MF Ring is changed to the opposite.

2. The power consumption of using the lens is reduced.

3. Focus accuracy is imporved when focus is set to infinite in Fireworks
mode.

Applicable Models and Firmware Versions

• 18-55 mm (v1.20)

• 18-55 mm_i-Function (v1.10)

• 20 mm (v1.10)

• 20-50 mm (v1.10)

• 30 mm (v1.20)

• 50-200 mm (v1.20)

• 50-200 mm_i-Function (v1.10)

The upgrades are available for customers to download at www.samsung.com

How to upgrade the firmware for the NX Lenses.

You can upgrade the firmware by following these steps;

1. Click here
to download firmware

2. Click on Firmware

3. Click on 'Upgrade guide' and 'Upgrade File' to install and upgrade your
firmware

News from Belgium : Latest Update from Ben Heine

Remember Ben Heine? The 27-year-old Belgian visual creator and Samsung imageloger is an impressive young artist heating up the internet world with his art project titled “Pencil Vs Camera,” which was created with the Samsung NX10.

Ben @ Appart Gallery’s Loft

We checked in with Ben asking him for the latest update on his work, exhibition, and interviews.

Interview for “TV Brussel”
(Pencil Vs Camera!)

Ben has done an interview with “TV Brussel,” which was broadcasted on the 18th of February 2011. As seen in the video, Ben, in a matter of few minutes, quickly demonstrates how his “Pencil Vs Camera” pieces are executed. When he has an idea in mind, he draws the subject on a small piece of torn paper. He then inserts the drawing and takes photos with the Samsung NX10, which is then created into a new reality.

“Pencil Vs Camera” for “BBC Breakfast”

When he traveled to London last month, he came back with this piece– a special gift for the “BBC Breakfast” main presenters.

Pencil Vs Camera – 50

In his latest Pencil vs Camera series, ‘Pencil Vs Camera – 50’ is dedicated to all the victims of the recent Fukushima disaster in Japan. You can check out additional details from this piece from his Flickr.

Digital Circlism -Eminem

Most famously known for this Pencil vs Camera series, Ben is working on a couple of different projects as well. One of the projects is titled “Digital Circlism,” which is a modern artistic expression– a mix of Pop art and Pointillism. It is made with digital tools usually featuring celebrities made of thousands of flat circles on a black background.

Ben (Left) @ Affordable Art Fair

Ben is continuously participating in exhibitions. A selection of his creations was exhibited from February 25-28, 2011 at the Affordable Art Fair in Tour & Taxis, Brussels, Belgium where his works were presented by the Gallery Garden. Ben will also be participating in forthcoming AAF in London with “The Art Movement.”

He has shown us some amazing pieces last year and his works are still in progress. I am looking forward to seeing more of his creative vision in 2011!

Check out more information on Ben Heine from his website, blog and Flickr. Also, read his full imageloger interview here: Interview with imagelogers, 1st Story – Ben Heine, a Belgian.

Friday Night Fun

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

What are fun things to do on friday night? When me and my friends were just student, almost single or part-time worker, we have usually made electronic music parties at home as often as in the yard. Now, we hardly see each other on weekdays, and even on weekend. Such a sad reality, but chances can always be made.

A new friday night has come with a glad call from my old friends, Guillaume and Raphaël. I joined them at “Lunapark”, a little amusement park temporarily opened at night. Colorful rights and excited screems were making a real friday night fun.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/20s │ f5.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/30s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/160s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/15s │ f8.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/15s │ f9.5 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/30s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

After midnight, we taked a rest in a poolbar near the park. We made four games during almost two hours. We all three together were totally absorbed in friendly feelings that night.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/30s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/80s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/30s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/30s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

On the way back to home, I saw familiar faces of my town where nocturn stillness was stayed on. The bright moon and lonely throadlamps on streets were evoking different atmospheres.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/15s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/10s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/30s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

The most exciting thing was still remained. That the weekend was only beginning!

Samsung releases WB210 and PL210 compact superzooms

Take great pictures easily, anywhere, anytime with Samsung's new WB and PL series compact cameras

CES, Las Vegas – January 5, 2011 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, has today announced the launch of the WB210 and PL210 – two high zoom, wide angle cameras which boast intuitive features that make it easier than ever to take great pictures on the go. Both cameras have been designed to deliver clear and detailed pictures, all packed into a sleek and super-portable body.

The WB210 boasts a long 12x optical super zoom lens set in a slim-line 22.4mm body, to make capturing distant subjects in perfect detail easier than ever. The new camera also includes the option of a 21mm wide angle setting, through its super wide shot mode, to get deeper shots at close range – perfect for capturing landscape scenes or big groups of friends when on the move. The WB210 also includes 14 Megapixel photo quality, for crystal clear pictures, and a large 3.5” touch screen with Samsung’s new Smart Access UI system to deliver unprecedented usability. The camera also delivers HD quality movie recording, as well as face detection to ensure you never miss your family and friends in your pictures.

If you’re looking for simplicity and great shots, the PL210 offers a comprehensive set of features to help capture better images, with ease. It features a 10x optical zoom with 27mm wide angle lens in a body measuring just 19.7mm to ensure portability, and a large 3.0 LCD screen for an enjoyable photographic experience every time. The PL210 also provides high image quality with its 14 Megapixel sensor and HD movie capabilities.

“At Samsung our continuing goal is to offer our customers the industry’s best quality and value, using our innovations to create an easy and enjoyable photography experience for everyone,” said Mr. Hyunho Chung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics. “These new additions to our compact camera range – the WB210 and PL210 – are at the heart of this goal, by giving people easy-to-use devices that can take high quality pictures and movies at an affordable price. Thanks to our ongoing commitment and investment in optical and digital technology, we are able to pack strong features into small and compact cameras. And thanks to our expertise in other areas such as mobile phones, we can deliver unique innovations like the intuitive new Smart Access UI system, which delivers ultimate ease of use and ensures you can get the most out of your camera every time.”

Super Long Zooms
The WB210 and PL210 both incorporate powerful long zooms, for detailed pictures on the go. The WB210 features a 12x optical zoom, while the PL210 includes a 10x optical zoom. Additionally, the WB210’s optional 21mm wide angle lens, when set to super wide shot mode, provides users with the opportunity to capture great panoramic or distance shots. The cameras are also portable enough for easy travel.

Enjoy Smart Features
Both cameras feature Smart Filter 2.0 – the next generation in Samsung’s special effect filter technology. Smart Fliter 2.0 gives users the opportunity to change the mood of their still images and movies with new modes including; Soft Focus for smoother looking images, Half Tone Dot effect for a unique dot patterned image, Old Movie for a retro style shot and an Enhanced Movie Filter to capture the unique feeling of a special day within your films.

To enhance the intuitive nature of the camera, the WB210 includes the innovative Smart-Access user interface, delivering easy access and control and the emotional satisfaction to smart-phone friendly users. The UI function also allows users to drag, click and control ‘app-style’ icons, easily flip through photos, and control camera’s features including aperture and shutter speed.

Samsung WB210 & PL210 specifications

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Latest 2View Cameras, High Zoom Cameras and Camcorders Unveiled!

Samsung Takes 2 View to the Next Level , the ST700, the PL170 and the PL120

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New ST700, PL170 and PL120 models bring the latest dual screen innovations to all camera users. The cameras represent the next generation of advanced dual screen technology – the ST700 being a perfect example of this as the most advance 2 View product to date.

The ST700 represents the ultimate in dual screen innovation from Samsung. The new camera boasts a 1.8” front LCD screen, the largest ever incorporated into this style of camera, giving even more opportunities for portrait self-shooting that has become the hallmark of the 2 View camera. But the innovation doesn’t end there – the impressive front screen is complemented by a new 3.0” touch screen with Smart Access UI on the back of the camera for seamless usability and clear, crisp image display. And the ST700 doesn’t lose out on quality either, with 16.1 Megapixel (MP) image sensor and a 26mm 5x optical zoom lens for innovative image capturing; making this the most advanced 2 View camera to date, allowing you to be part of the perfect moment.

Added features including Smart Filter 2.0, Magic Frame, Smart Face Recognition and High Definition movie recording, means you can capture great quality images whilst still maintaining an element of fun and originality.

Mr. Hyunho Chung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics, commented on the launch: “We are very proud that our 2 View technology has struck such a chord with our customers and we are determined to make sure that we continue to innovate with this unique technology. Last year we introduced dual screen technology on many more of our products such as the ST600 and ST100, and in 2011 we will do the same while also showcasing the best of our innovation with the unprecedented ST700, simply the best dual screen camera we have ever made. We look forward to these products improving our customers’ lives in the same way that they have helped us to grow our market share over the past two years, and we will continue to innovate to make sure we have complete ownership of this area of the market.”


The WB210 and the PL210: Slim and Sleek Cameras with Best-in-Class High Zoom

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Both the WB210 and the PL210 cameras deliver high zoom capabilities allied to sleek, slim bodies, and unprecedented usability from the Smart Access UI system, developed from Samsung’s expertise in mobile phone technology

The WB210 offers a huge range of zoom options, from a shallow 21mm super wide shot mode option to a 12x optical zoom that can capture distant subjects in perfect detail. The cameras are further proof of Samsung’s ongoing dedication to providing the best technology and features for the camera user who demands more from their technology.
Take great pictures easily, anywhere, anytime with Samsung’s new PL series compact cameras


Samsung Presents the HMX-H300 Series, the Ultimate HD Family Camcorder

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the launch of the new HMX-H300 series, the camcorder designed to give families the very best in Samsung technology within an easy-to-use, durable product that represents excellent value, with long battery life, 3” touch screen LCD and excellent picture quality. The HMX-H300 series combines high quality core technologies with easy-to-use features that make the HMX-H300 series fun to use, as well as the ideal camera to have on hand to capture special family events for ever. The camcorder gives families the reassurance of Samsung imaging quality, whilst also using key Samsung innovations to deliver added value that exceeds expectations.


Samsung Introduces the SMX-F50/F53/F54, the Latest in Family SD Memory with Intelligent 65x Zoom Lens Capability for Perfect Recording

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The SMX-F50 series delivers premium camcorder technology for families on a budget, to ensure you capture every family moment and occasion through the years. The lightweight and compact design enables users to keep the camcorder with them at all times, so it’s ready to record every special family event and memory. The SMX-F50 series also boasts 65x zoom technology with additional pixel capability, bringing you closer to the action and emotion of the moment from any distance. With market-leading continuous recording time of 6 hours 20 minutes (with 16GB memory or card) and the capability of producing H.264 high quality formatted videos, the SMX-F50 series is capable of recording 1.5 times longer than conventional models. With the recording capability, alongside the USB port to charge your camcorder on the move or connect to a PC, you now have the freedom to shoot, share and recharge anywhere, so you never miss precious family moments, plus with the SD Memory card and built-in flash memory (at 8GB for the F53 and 16GB F54), the F50 series can record longer at a higher picture quality than competitor models.


Shooting & Sharing videos made easy with the pocket-sized Samsung Full HD HMX-P300 and HMX-P100

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The HMX-P300 and HMX-P100 follow on from the Samsung HMX-E10 model, bringing with them the latest developments in Samsung imaging technology, to make some of the best-value point-and-share cameras on the market, so users can capture high quality live video. Key developments such as 5M BSI (Back Side Illuminated) CMOS sensor, which dramatically improve low-light recording and HD movie recording, are available in P100, incorporating high-end innovation in these affordable and easy-to-use point-and-share cameras. The HMX-P300 and HMX-P100 are also the ultimate point-and-share cameras for those who want to upload their videos quickly and easily; through the new One Touch Sharing feature, users can select which website they want to upload files to direct from the LCD screen. Both point-and-share cameras come with advanced Intelli-Studio 2.0 software pre-installed so it’s easy to connect to a PC and start sharing straight away.

Samsung’s New SH100 Brings Your World Closer

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced today the launch of the new SH100, a compact Wi-Fi enabled camera that you can share over the internet and social networks with friends and family. Samsung Cameras continuously innovate to satisfy the needs of a new market of wireless camera category.

The SH100 is an advanced model that adds value for consumer through new features like Remote Viewfinder, geo-tagging and PC Auto Backup, which give consumers a new experience of connectivity from their camera.

The new innovative Smart Access user interface delivers easy access and control, moreover emotional satisfaction to smart-phone friendly users. The UI also allows users to drag, click and control ‘app-style’ icons, easily flip through photos, control camera’s features including aperture and shutter speed.

The SH100 also features Samsung AllShare, which uses DLNA technology to allow you to connect to your HDTV and stream content wirelessly – so when you get home from a concert you can watch the videos of your favorite songs straight away on your TV.

Mr. Hyunho Chung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics, commented: “At Samsung we are always striving to innovate and you can see this in every product we release. From our in depth consumer research we know that younger users have different needs from their digital camera – they don’t want to wait until they get home to share their favorite moments with their friends, they want to be able to do this instantly from wherever they are. The SH100 gives young people the chance to bring their world closer, by drawing on Samsung’s technological strength to deliver total connectivity in a compact camera at an accessible price. Through the SH100 we hope to provide the best product for people looking for the ultimate connectivity from their camera, and strengthen Samsung’s leadership in compact cameras through our unique innovations”

CES 2011 Preview

Samsung unveils SH100 Wi-Fi Enabled Camera

Samsung today announced the SH100, a compact camera that connects wirelessly to the Internet via WiFi and the Android-powered Galaxy S Smartphone, which lets you view the picture you’ve just taken in real time. Shots can be backed up onto your PC, viewed on a DLNA connected HDTV, and can be uploaded to Facebook, Picasa, Photo Bucket or other online image sharing sites. The SH100 includes an account with Boingo, which offers over 200,000 hot spots worldwide.

Key Features include:
14MP sensor
26-300mm (35mm equivalent) zoom lens
DLNA compatible
Smart Auto
Smart Filter
Self Portrait Mode
Beauty Shot
Out-of-focus Portrait mode
Face Recognition

The Samsung SH100 is expected in March and will cost around $200.



Lexar announces first 128GB SDXC Card

With more pro-level cameras adapting the SD memory card format over (or alongside) Compact Flash, the demand for higher-capacity, faster cards is growing. Lexar will unveil at CES the first 128GB SDXC (Secure Digital Extended Capacity) memory card, designed for high-resolution pro photography and videography, as well as a 64GB version. Both cards are class 10 with a maximum speed of 133x, according to Lexar, which may increase speed transfer speed and clear buffers faster in high-end DSLRs and camcorders. But they won’t be cheap: The 64GB card will list for $400 and the 128GB version will be around $700. When they become available in the first quarter of this year, expect the actual street price to be lower.

A big day for Kodak

It’s a busy show for Kodak, introducing a range of products from cameras to HD pocket camcorders to printers and digital frames. Let’s go down the line of new products they unveiled today:

The Kodak ESP C301 is an all-in-one Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Copier that features wireless printing and a new 30 Series Ink System. Kodak, claims 30 Series of pigmented inks are the lowest cost inks on the market, while the AIO is said to use up to 71 percent less energy in standby mode than previous Kodak printers. The ESP C301 is expected in April for $100.

Key features include:

802.11n WiFi for home network connectivity
1.5-inch LCD control panel
Built-in sensors automatically optimize print quality based on paper type
Photo Sort organizes images off memory cards
Templates are built-in
Scanning up to 1200 dpi of multiple pictures simultaneously.

The Kodak Pulse Digital Frame is a next-generation wireless digital frame that distinguishes itself by having its own email address plus a Quick Comment button that lets you share and comment images on Facebook and Kodak Gallery albums. It is expected in the spring for $130 for the 7-inch version and $200 for the 10-inch version.


Key features:

Custom email address to easily receive pictures
Connect to pictures on FACEBOOK and KODAK Gallery accounts
Full touchscreen in 7-inch or 10-inch LED
Quick Comment button lets you communicate back to picture senders directly
Built-in activity sensor and ENERGY STAR qualified
Easy setup – no software to install
Create a playlist of your favorite pictures
Rotate pictures on the screen with just a touch
512 MB of internal memory

Kodak also announced a pair of social network-friendly compact HD video cameras, the Playfull (above) and the ruggedized Playsport. Both cameras offer full 1080p HD video and 5MP still image capture, and a share button that lets you email friends or post to a variety of image and video sharing sites. The Playsport is shock- dust- and waterproof down to 10 feet. The Playfull is expected to in a variety of colors in the Spring for $150; the Playsport will be available in black, red, green, white and aqua for $180, also this spring.

Key features: Playfull

Full 1080p HD video and 5 MP HD stills
World’s only cameras with 3-step sharing1 – with Kodak’s Share Button, you can e-mail to friends and the KODAK PULSE Digital Frame or upload to FACEBOOK, TWITTER, YOUTUBE, KODAK Gallery, FLICKR, and ORKUT, YANDEX and KAIXIN001 sites internationally
Built-in software and USB arm for automatic sharing, in-camera charging and easy transfer to computer
On-camera editing lets you trim and extract still pictures from video
Four fun capture effects including black and white, sepia, high saturation and 70’s film look
Built-in digital image stabilization for sharper videos and less blur
Smart face tracking technology
LCD Glare Shield feature to help you see the screen in very bright sunlight
Expandable SD/SDHC card slot up to 32 GB
Remote control compatible
PC and MAC compatible

Key features: Playsport

Shockproof, dustproof and waterproof up to 10 feet
World’s only cameras with 3-step sharing1 – with Kodak’s Share Button, you can e-mail to friends and the KODAK PULSE Digital Frame or upload to FACEBOOK, TWITTER, YOUTUBE, KODAK Gallery, FLICKR, and ORKUT, YANDEX and KAIXIN001 sites internationally
Full 1080p HD videos and 5MP HD stills, with auto-focus
On-camera editing lets you trim and extract still pictures from video
Underwater white balance mode
Built-in digital image stabilization for sharper videos and less blur
2-inch LCD adjusts to lighting conditions
LCD Glare Shield feature to manually adjust settings to help you see the screen in very bright sunlight
Four fun capture effects including black and white, sepia, high saturation and 70’s film look
Built-in software and included USB cable to easily edit and share videos
Smart face tracking technology
Incredible low-light performance
Expandable SD/SDHC card slot up to 32GB
Remote control compatible
PC and MAC compatible

In the still camera realm, Kodak announced new, simply-named EasyShare Touch, Mini, Sport cameras as well as an enthusiast-level superzoom EVF compact, the Easyshare Max, in time for CES.

The Kodak EasyShare Max is a 12MP EVF camera with a 30x Schneider-Kreuznach optical zoom lens that starts at 28mm f/2.8 (35mm equivalent). It’s backed by a 3-inch LCD monitor, and offers smart capture and face recognition technology. It captures 1080p videos at 30fps, and has a “share” button that easily accesses social networking/image sharing sites. It’s expected in March for around $330.

The Kodak Easyshare Touch is a 14MP compact digital camera for snapshooters that is controlled via a 3-inch LCD touch screen. Features include 720p HD video, auto organization that sorts images by people, dates and keywords, a 5x optical zoom lens, face recognition, and multiple scene and artistic modes for film and photo booth effects. The Easyshare Touch will be available this spring in silver, black, red-orange, purple and red for about $150.

The Kodak Easyshare Mini is a 10MP camera that is the size of a credit card and is being targeted at teens. Featuring a 3x optical zoom lens and a mirror in the front so your subjects can see themselves as they’re being photographed, the EasyShare Mini has a 2.5-inch LCD, smart capture and face recognition, several scene and color mode options. It will be available this spring in white, purple, red and black for $100.

The Kodak Easyshare Sport is a waterproof and dustproof 12MP camera with a 2.4-inch LCD monitor. It can go down to 10 feet underwater, making it an ideal beach camera. It will be available in a variety of colors this spring for $80.

Liquid Image Unveils New Wearable Sports Cameras

Liquid Image specializes in sports goggles with built-in video cameras, and this year, they’re going HD. The Off-Road Goggle has a 136-degree wide-angle lens with Line-Of-Site video; you put it on, get on your motorcycle, and go. A variation of this is the Summit HD1080p (shown), which offers similar specs but is desiged specifically for skiing or water sports. In both cases, thanks to the wide-angle lens and camera position just above and between the eyes, the camera will capture what you see. Both models are expected to ship in October for around $400.

Super-speed USB Connectivity Promises Faster Transfers for HD Vids

Look out—a new, faster version of USB is coming. The USB Implementers Forum will showcase SuperSpeed USB at CES, and approximately 20 new products using SuperSpeed USB, and it will be demonstrated by showing real-time capture of 1080p video at 60 frames per second, so you can pretty much guess who this new technology is being designed for.

CameraJet Promises Ultrawideband Wireless Image Transfer

Alereon, an ultra wideband (UWB) company, and Spectec Computer, a mobile device solutions provide, will unveil the Spectec CameraJet, a wireless transfer solution which the companies say will boost speed and connectivity when transferring images and videos wirelessly. The CameraJet consists of a Wi-Jet SD card and a Wi-Jet USB dongle that can connect to HDTVs, PCs, digital media adaptors and mass storage devices and lets you transfer images without removing the memory card from the camera. No specs or pricing are available yet, but they’re gearing up to start production in February.

Nissin Di622 Mark II Flash

Indie flash maker Nissin has upgraded its popular Di622 camera-mounted flash. The Di622 Mark II adds wireless TTL, a new way of controlling flash compensation, and an external X-sync socket. It has a guide number of 62 meters at ISO 200, and is compatible with Nikon i-TTL and Canon’s E-TTL and E-TTLII systems. It’s expected to list for around $350.

Tune in again tomorrow for our coverage of the first day of CES!