Key exposure controls of white balance, ISO, aperture, shutter speed and manual exposure compensation can be operated via the i-Function lens. Also available is an electronic viewfinder (EVF) and two appropriately sized hotshoe flashes. This can be attached via the hotshoe and automatically tags each image with time and location data. There are several optional extras available for the NX100, not least of which is a GPS module (GPS10). Other features to note include a continuous burst of ten frames per second for up to 3secs (30 frames), which can be shot in JPEG only, while the beauty scene mode with face retouch options is a handy in-camera option for those interested in taking portraits.
Samsung NX10 users will be pleased to know that a firmware upgrade is already available to enable them to use the new i-Function lenses. The two new i-Function lenses released with the NX100 are the 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens and a 20mm f/2.8 pancake lens. These settings can also be operated on the camera via dedicated buttons and the control dial.
The i-Function button on Samsung’s new lenses works like any function button, and many of the key exposure settings, such as shutter speed, aperture, white balance, ISO and manual exposure control, can be operated through this menu. However, when the lenses are compared, the Samsung NX optics are more compact than those on the Sony NEX cameras. Of the cameras with an APS-C-size sensor, only the Sony NEX3 and NEX5 are smaller. At 120.5x71x34.5mm it has similar dimensions to many compact-system Four Thirds cameras, such as the Olympus Pen E-P2, and is only slightly bigger than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. One of the key features of the NX100 is its size. Intelli-Studio 2.1 is new to the NX series and can be used to view still and moving images, while raw images can be edited and converted using Samsung Raw Converter.
Both Intelli-Studio 2.1 and Samsung Raw Converter software are supplied with the NX100. Images can be saved as raw, JPEG or raw + JPEG files simultaneously.
Images are recorded using the same 14.6-million-effective-pixel APS-C-sized CMOS sensor and are displayed on a bright 3in AMOLED screen. The Time-Lapse recording feature captures frames at preset intervals and then arranges them in sequential order to create a video file that condenses an extended period of time into a fraction of the time.The NX100 maintains many of the features found in the NX10. Its extra-large sensor sets it apart from other camcorders in its class and enables you to enjoy higher-quality images The Samsung SMX-F40 series use a 1/6” CCD Sensor,to enhance image quality.
Simply connect the Samsung SMX-F40 series to any PC via USB cable and the camcorder will begin recharging, allowing you to enjoy a more mobile lifestyle. The convenient USB charging gives you flexibility and freedom. Plug & Play PC Software intelli-Studio 2.0 is built-into the Samsung SMX-F40 series, you can use any PC to view, edit, and upload your memories to the web without software CD. Intelli-Studio 2.0 is designed to enhance your sense of freedom. With its incredible 65x intelli-Zoom (52x Optical Zoom), the Samsung SMX-F40 series give you the ability to bring distant images into forefront focus, enabling you to zoom closer to the action from further away.Įnhanced energy efficiency and advanced power management coming from Samsung 8th generation DSP Solution combine to create a camcorder that gives you over 4 hours and 20 minutes of battery life, ensuring that you can shoot and share for longer.