Samsung NV30 Digital Camera (Black)
The Samsung NV30 Digital Camera incorporates an 8.1 megapixel effective resolution 1/1.2.5" CCD to provide superb image detail, and the 3x zoom Schneider Lens ensures that your images will be crisp and sharp. The high quality 2.5" wide-view LCD allows you to view brighter, clearer images, while the innovative Smart Touch user interface, makes it possible to quickly navigate and set menu items or view pictures.
In addition, Samsung's Dual Image Stabilization system utilizes a lens-shift method of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) to minimize the effect of hand shake and other camera movements and Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) that takes advantage of the cameras high sensitivity (up to ISO 3200) to enable you to take better, clearer pictures indoors or in lower light conditions. Other unique features of the Samsung NV30 include Auto Contrast Balance (ACB), Face Detection with Red-eye Fix, and built-in Special Effects.
- 8.1 Megapixel Resolution
- The NV30 provides up to 8.1 megapixel resolution resulting in picture quality of unmatched beauty - even at print sizes up to 20 x 30". Additionally, the cameras image processor allows for rich gradation, fast and high quality picture processing.
- 3x Optical Zoom Schneider Lens
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The superior quality Schneider lens produces crystal clear images with a 3x zoom range equivalent to 37
- 111 mm on a 35 mm camera. The camera also has a 5x digital zoom function that combines to offer a total zoom ratio of 15x. Each lens surface is multi-coated to minimize the "ghost" or "flare" phenomenon, and the specially designed combination of aspherical and a low dispersion lens elements prevents all chromatic aberration and distortion.
- Dual Image Stabilization
- The NV30 digital camera has a Dual Image Stabilization system that combines a lens-shift method of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), which compensates for hand shake and other camera movements with a Digital Image Stabilization (DIS), which utilizes the cameras image processor and high sensitivity (up to ISO 3200) to reduce blur caused by movement of the subject or due to low light shooting conditions. Concurrent use of OIS and DIS correction ensures clear picture quality in any shooting condition.
- Face Detection Function
- The Face Detection function detects up to nine different faces, enabling you to take perfect portraits and group shots. In addition to automatically adjusting focus and brightness to optimum levels, this feature also senses and removes red-eye with the auto Red-eye Fix algorithm, allowing you to easily take more natural, flattering portrait shots, and without the need for further post-shot image editing on your computer.
- ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) Function
- The Auto Contrast Balance function automatically compensates the brightness of objects in challenging light environments to ensure a perfectly exposed image, and provide more natural looking images under backlight conditions, or when there is large brightness difference within the frame.
- Large 2.5" LCD with Smart Touch Controls
- The 2.5 inch LCD monitor provides a wide clear screen so that you can easily frame and view your images, and the Smart Touch user interface makes it possible to quickly navigate and set menu items or view pictures. The unique arrangement of the Smart Touch buttons combined with 2.5 inch LCD on the back of the camera enables users to conveniently select and control functions using horizontal and vertical keys, and provides intuitive control over the camera unlike anything seen before. Furthermore, the LCD display automatically detects the ambient light conditions and automatically changes the brightness level to optimize viewability.
- Movie Recording and Editing
- The NV30 records TV quality MPEG-4 VGA video (640 x 480 @ 30 fps), and also allows for the use of the cameras optical zoom while recording a movie - a very uncommon capability in a digital still camera. Furthermore, the built-in movie editing function allows simple, convenient movie editing on the spot.
- Attractive Ergonomic Design
- The thin aluminum body of the NV30 is stunning in it appearance with Samsungÿ´s unique blue ring on its extendable lens barrel. Although the camera is less than 20mm thick, the comfortable anti-slip rubberized grip gives the camera a firm feel and makes it easy to steady the camera - even with one hand. Furthermore, the camera's refined details such as contrasting finishes result in an unexpected level of beauty and luxury.
- Versatile Scene Modes
- The NV30 includes 14 Scene Modes so it is easy for users to obtain the best picture result in a variety of settings, and get professional looking results. Based on the selected situation, shooting data such as exposure, color and contrast are automatically adjusted to achieve optimal image quality. The scene modes include Portrait, Children, Night scene, Backlight, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Firework, Snow, Close up, Self, Cafe, Food and Text. There is also a Self Portrait mode for accurate exposure and focus for self portrait shots.
- Photo Style Selector & Image Adjustments
- Get creative with the built-in Photo Style Selector. With a total of 7 special effects that are so easy to use, even a novice can use them, the NV30 helps you create imaginative images. The photo style effects include Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, and Classic, and allow users to preview the selected effect before actually shooting the image. The camera also provides 5-levels of Sharpness, Contrast and Saturation Adjustments to fine tune the look of your images even further.
- Color Effects Function
- The camera has 7 built-in color effects (Normal, BW, Sepia, Blue, Red, Green, Negative and Custom) that can be applied while shooting or afterwards during playback. The camera also provides some creative editing features that can only be applied during playback (Colour Filter, Shaded, Elegant, Add Noise) to further inject your own creative vision into your images.
- Function Description Feature
- The Function Description feature automatically provides a brief and easy to understand description of each setting right on the cameras display when scrolling through the menus to help you select the best setting for your particular shooting scenario. Instructions regarding the use of the camera functions are also available.
- Multi Slide Show
- View a slideshow of the pictures stored in the camera using one of five themes along with various special effects and choose one of 3 background music selections stored in the camera memory to play along with your slide show. Then connect your camera to a television via the video out to share your slide show with family and friends.
- Internal and Expandable Memory
- The camera is equipped with 20 megabytes of internal memory so there is no need for a memory card to take pictures. The camera memory is also expandable using Secure Digital (SD) flash memory cards (also compatible with MMC and SDHC cards).
- Multi-charging System
- With Samsung's unique multi-charging system, traveling with your digital camera has become easier. With the included charging USB cable kit, (SAC-47, SUC-C3), you can conveniently charge the camera from an AC power plug, or from a computer equipped with a USB port.
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| Camera Type | Ultra Compact point-and-shoot Digital Camera with Optical Image Stabilization |
| Image Quality | |
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| Image Sensor | 1/2.5" 8.3 Megapixel CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 8.1 Megapixel |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Normal, BW, Sepia, Red, Blue, Green, Negative, Custom Color |
| Image File Formats | JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal) |
| Recorded Resolution |
8M (3264 x 2448) 7MP (3264 x 2176) - 3:2 aspect ratio 7M (3072 x 2304) 6MW (3264 x 1832) - 16:9 aspect ratio 5M (2592 x 1944) 3M (2048 x 1536) 1M (1024 x 768) |
| Video Recording |
AVI (MPEG-4) with Audio 640 x 480 @ 30 or 15fps 320 x 240 @ 30 or 15fps Clip length limited by available memory to a maximum of 2 hours 3x optical zoom available during record Movie stabilizer, color effect & white balance selectable during video record |
| Audio Recording |
WAV Format Voice Recording up to 10 hours; Voice Memo in Still Image up to 10 seconds |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Schneider Zoom Lens |
| Optical Zoom | 3x |
| Lens Focal Length | 6.2 - 18.6mm (37 - 111mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 5x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.0" (5cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes (Dual Image Stabilization (OIS + DIS) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | TTL auto focus |
| Focus Modes | Auto Focus (Multi AF, Center AF), Face Detection AF |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 31.5" (80cm) - infinity Macro: 2.0" (5cm) - 31.5" (80cm) wide Auto Macro: 2.0" (5cm) - Infinity wide |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO (100-800) Selectable ISO (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*) * 3M or lower resolution only |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed | 16 - 1/1500 second |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Exposure Metering | TTL-AE (Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection) |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Night, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Self shot, Caf©, Food |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red-eye Fix) |
| Effective Flash Range | 1.6' (0.5 m) - 14.7' (4.5 m) @ Auto ISO |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability |
Continuous: 1fps to memory capacity High Speed: 2.5fps up to 3 frames Motion Capture: 7fps up to 20 frames at 1024x768 |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds, 10 seconds, Double self timer (10 seconds & 2 seconds), Motion Timer |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
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| Built-in Memory | 20MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) MultimediaCard (MMC/MMCPlus) |
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| Recording Capacity |
Includes 20MB Built-in Memory Still Image Capacity
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| Battery Type | SLB-1137D (1100mAh) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | SAC-47 AC Adapter/Charger (included) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | Optional |
| Video Output | Yes (NTSC & PAL) |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
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| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 2.5" TFT color LCD (230,000 pixel) |
| Language Options | English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S. Chinese, T. Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Thai, Bahasa (Malay/Indonesian), Arabic, Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Turkish |
| Playback Options | Single image, Thumbnails, Image Zoom (up to 10x), Multi Slide show (Slide show with Effect & Music), Image Edit (Resize, Rotate, Trimming, Color Effect (Normal, BW, Sepia, Red, Blue, Green, Negative, Custom Color, Color Filter, Add Noise, Shaded, Elegant), Image Adjust (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Red Eye Fix, ACB)), Movie Editing (Pause during recording, Still Image Capture, Time Trimming) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.8 x 2.4 x 0.8" (97 x 60 x 19mm) |
| Weight | 5.4 oz (152g) without battery |
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Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Useless digital zoom
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
Comments about Samsung NV30 Digital Camera (Black):
The unsung Samsungs: Hard to find many reviews, much less posted photo samples of their digicams. I have been a two-camera, repeat loyalist to the Panasonic DMC line, but broke the trend with the NV30 when I found it "best fit the bill" for a secondary, pocketable, 7-9mp size camera with top-grade optics and very affordable price point.
I needed a smaller, more "robust" camera than my DMC-LZ3 for general snapshots and photo-documentation. Although the reports & reviews of the latest generation of NV cameras indicates a marked improvement over the imaging quality of Samsung's early NV cameras of just a few years ago, I was not going to be too optimistic and think that I would be compelled to give my Panasonic a rest. There's a lot of "good" with the NV30, and a few "real disappointments."
Pros: *very pocketable, *very fast, abeit somewhat touchy, menu navigation, *pretty useful camera modes, *reasonably sharp images if ISO less than 800, and not in digital zoom realm, *solid-feeling, dense metal chassis, *the dual-use USB cable with attachable a/c plug for charging the battery
Cons: The digital zoom is more lame than what I'm familiar with, and the NV30 does not have an option to turn it off (to my knowledge.) So, you have to be careful and cognizant of when you are about to push over into the synthecic zoom range. Why is it so bad though? The NV30 does not get the correct focus lock when the shot is made. All digitally zoomed shots are a bit soft. When the camera is "searching" for the focus, you will see it actually go right past the on-target focus on the screen. Try it again, same thing. It thinks it has got it in focus, but not so. I'm not sure if this is a calibration issue with just my unit, or a commom problem throughout the serial production. But it begs of a firmware fix. Anyway, I just avoid going into digi-zoom, as I can get better results by cropping a wider shot either with the in-camera crop tool, or in post-processing.
Conclusion: All in all, the NV30 is a nifty, sleek, compact, useful, and respectably capable tool for snapshots.
- Similar:
- Panasonic DMC-LC5, Panasonic DMC-LZ3
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Samsung NV30 Digital Camera (Black):
I was looking for a simple ultraportable camera for everyday shots and to tide me over until splurging on a fancier ($500-range) camera and this one fit the bill perfectly, while providing more features than I was really expecting at this price point. The image processing engine in particular is much better than I expected (photo details are still pretty good under high zoom/during post-processing). My only real complaint is that it's sometimes not immediately obvious which options are enabled/disabled in the different pre-set shooting profiles/programs, which means either a) shots sometimes coming out a little different than expected or b) having to manually check which options are enabled in the current program/profile -- though this complaint is mainly in contrast with the very simple/intuitive overall operation.
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Memory Cards
Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.
- Price: $9.95
- CAD 10.18
Bags & Straps
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
- Price: $9.95
- CAD 10.18
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.25
- CAD 7.42
Filters & Adapters
Get the desired effect with a filter and the appropriate adapter.
- Price: $13.98
- CAD 14.30
Books & Tutorials
Learn all that your new camera can do.
- Price: $17.95
- CAD 18.36
What's in the Box
- SLB-1137D Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
- SAC-47 AC Adapter/Charger
- SUC-C3 USB Cable
- A/V Cable
- Wrist Strap
- Software CD-ROM
- User Manual
- 1-Year Manufacturers Limited Warranty
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