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Samsung NX100 Mirrorless Digital Camera W/20-50mm Lens (Black)

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Samsung NX100 Mirrorless Digital Camera W/20-50mm Lens (Black)
Key Features
  • 14.6MP Image Capture
  • Large 23.4x15.6mm APS-C Image Sensor
  • 20-50mm Zoom Lens
  • 720p HD Video Capture
That DSLR weighing you down? Samsung posits an answer with their NX100 Mirrorless Digital Camera W/20-50mm Lens (Black). Designed with the pro, as well as any enthusiastic lover of photography in mind, the NX100 gives you the best of both worlds - manual controls, a 20-50mm zoom lens with interchangeable lens options, 720p HD video, and an APS-C sensor with 14.6MP - all in a compact and lightweight camera. The NX100 wants to be your favorite go-to rig, with convenience and the fun features of today's ever changing compact digital cameras.

The NX100 utilizes its i-Function lens to make switching things up easy and intuitive. The built-in i-Scene system mode instantly identifies the type of lens that you've attached. Then, i-Scene suggests the kinds of scenes that particular lens is idea for. Using the i-Function lens and the i-Function button you have the ability to change settings such as ISO, shutter speed, aperture, EV, and WB for the correct settings for your scene.

No matter what lens you've attached the NX100 shoots both 14.6MP stills and 720p HD video, using its "super large" APS-C CMOS sensor. With the ability to go up to 6400 in the ISO setting, even capturing low light settings without a flash is a possibility. And video or stills, the camera's impressive 3" AMOLED display helps you compose, playback and enjoy all your memories.

When it comes time to spice things up, the NX100 gives you the option to use creative filters using its Smart Filter feature. Choose from the miniature filter, the vignetting filter, the fisheye filter and more to give your images some personality. Other helpful features of the NX100 include the ability to add on a number of optional accessories - like GPS, flashes, of course the aforementioned additional lenses, and a remote.

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Samsung NX100 Overview

That DSLR weighing you down? Samsung posits an answer with their NX100 Mirrorless Digital Camera W/20-50mm Lens (Black). Designed with the pro, as well as any enthusiastic lover of photography in mind, the NX100 gives you the best of both worlds - manual controls, a 20-50mm zoom lens with interchangeable lens options, 720p HD video, and an APS-C sensor with 14.6MP - all in a compact and lightweight camera. The NX100 wants to be your favorite go-to rig, with convenience and the fun features of today's ever changing compact digital cameras.

The NX100 utilizes its i-Function lens to make switching things up easy and intuitive. The built-in i-Scene system mode instantly identifies the type of lens that you've attached. Then, i-Scene suggests the kinds of scenes that particular lens is idea for. Using the i-Function lens and the i-Function button you have the ability to change settings such as ISO, shutter speed, aperture, EV, and WB for the correct settings for your scene.

No matter what lens you've attached the NX100 shoots both 14.6MP stills and 720p HD video, using its "super large" APS-C CMOS sensor. With the ability to go up to 6400 in the ISO setting, even capturing low light settings without a flash is a possibility. And video or stills, the camera's impressive 3" AMOLED display helps you compose, playback and enjoy all your memories.

When it comes time to spice things up, the NX100 gives you the option to use creative filters using its Smart Filter feature. Choose from the miniature filter, the vignetting filter, the fisheye filter and more to give your images some personality. Other helpful features of the NX100 include the ability to add on a number of optional accessories - like GPS, flashes, of course the aforementioned additional lenses, and a remote.

Samsung's i-Function Lens
Achieve professional-quality images even if you're a beginner. The NX100's easy-to-use, intuitive 20-50mm i-Function Lens brings all the professional settings and parameter controls of a DSLR and intuitively integrates them onto the i-Function Lens, so everything is readily accessible. Values and parameter settings like ISO, shutter speed, and aperture, are easy to control. So easy, that you can access them without putting the camera down and still keep your eye on the subject. The user interface makes it all easy to understand, whether you're a novice or a professional. And fast speed AF (Auto Focus) lets you photograph that perfectshot in breathtaking detail
Stunning Photos in Seconds
Getting great pictures is easy thanks to the NX100'si-Function lens. That's because NX100's built-in i-Scene modeallows your camera to automatically recognize what type of lenshas been attached, and suggests which kind of scene a particularlens type is best-suited for-simply select and choosethe scene you like, and your camera is optimized to takethe perfect shot. Additionally, with the i-Function Lens andits convenient i-Function button, you can easily changecomposition parameters (ISO, shutter speed,aperture, EV, WB) adjusting for ideal exposuresettings in any type of shooting situation
Snap Stunning Photos in Style
The Samsung NX100 incorporates innovative design, advanced features, and professional quality into a compact form. DSLR cameras typically offer the highest level of performance available but tend to be bulky and cumbersome in design. The Samsung NX100's sleek, leaf-like design revolutionizes the traditional camera with a compact form. Typically, DSLR cameras require more space between the lens and CMOS sensor (flangeback size). Thanks to the reduced flangeback size as well as the Live View System which eliminates the need for a space-consuming pentaprism, the NX100 is small, slim, and compact - but still delivers professional results. Also, no matter which of the 3 stylish colors (black, white, brown) you choose, you'll see how easy and comfortable it is to hold NX100 with its curved sides and smooth exterior finish. NX100 goes wherever you go for professional, high-quality photos that you never thought were possible from a camera that fits in your pocket or purse
Large Image Sensor for Superb Image Quality
Samsung's NX100, equipped with super large APS-C size CMOS sensor,reproduces rich and natural colors and expresses clear images.Particularly, Samsung's NX100 image sensor minimizes noise, whichdegrade the quality of a photo and expresses crisp andclear images, and allows us to use high ISO ina low light environment with low noise
720p HD Video Capture
Samsung's NX100 captures HD movies in 720p resolution and the H.264 advanced video compression format. Samsung NX100's APS-C size super large CMOS sensor offers not only detailed and clear video clips, but also allows target objects to stand out of the picture like in a motion picture. In addition, equipped with an HDMI interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data, you can enjoy watching high resolution video images on HDTV
3" AMOLED Display
AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), a so called dream display because it's thinner, brighter, faster with response times, and is excellent in color reproduction. AMOLED produces incredibly clear can be viewed even in bright sunlight. AMOLED is also 3,000 times faster in its response rate than LCD, expresses sharp pictures with bright colors evenly lit with no side or backlighting, and allows us to view display at any angle. In addition, its dynamic 10,000:1 contrast ratio provides clearer images in true colors
Instantly Capture Fleeting Moments
Innovatively designed, the Samsung NX100 is the perfect size and weight. Without a mirror box and pentaprism, it's small and light enough to carry around everywhere you go. With greater speed than NX100's predecessor, the AF function lets you capture fleeting moments instantly before they pass you by. Now, you're always prepared to capture memories, because great photos come when least expected
Creative Effects, Imaginative Photos
When you really want to get creative with your photos, the NX100 gives you the tools you need. Its Smart Filter feature is a collection of lens effects that give your still shots an artistic edge. The seven Smart Filter effects include a Miniature filter which miniaturizes everything in your picture, the vignetting filter delivers a striking compositional contrast, and the fisheye filter zooms in to give your subject a cool, distorted look that you get with an ultra-wide angle lens
High Sensitivity 6400 ISO
Nobody likes low-light noise. And with the NX100 you won't get any. Its ISO of 6400 delivers crystal clear indoor shots even in low light and sharp details on fast moving objects. So turn down the lights and have some fun
Optional GPS System
The optional GPS add-on easily mounts onto your camera, automatically tagging and sorting your photos by location at the time you take your photo via global positions such as Seoul, London, and New York. It then conveniently displays the location when you scroll through your photos. Now you'll never forget where your fantastic pictures were taken

Samsung NX100 Specs

Camera Type
Compact mirrorless digital camera
Imaging
Resolution
14.6MP
Sensor
23.4 x 15.6mm CMOS
Bit Depth
Not specified by manufacturer
File Size
JPEG (3:2): 6M (3008x2000), 2M (1920x1280), VGA (640x424)
JPEG (4:3): 6M (3008x2256), 2M (1920x1440), VGA (640x480)
JPEG (16:9): 5M (3008x1688), 2M (1920x1080), VGA (640x360)
JPEG (1:1): 4M (2000x2000), 1.6M (1280x1280), VGA (480x480)
Color Spaces
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Creative Color Modes
Not specified by manufacturer
Film Modes
Not specified by manufacturer
Movie Modes
Not specified by manufacturer
Crop Factor
Not specified by manufacturer
Optics
Lens
Samsung F3.5-5.5 ED 20-50mm (30.8-77mm equivalent in 35mm)
Zoom
2.5x 20-50mm
Lens Mount
Samsung NX Mount
Focus Type
Contrast AF
Focus Range
(0.28 m-infinity)
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount
40.5mm
Shooting Controls
Shutter Speeds
Auto: 1/4000 s ~ 30 s
Manual: 1/4000 s ~ 30 s (1/3 EV step)
Bulb (time limit: 8 min)
Metering
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Modes
Automatic
White Balance
Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent White, Fluorescent NW,Fluorescent Daylight, Tungsten, Flash WB, Custom Set, Color Temp. (Manual)
Micro adjustment: Amber/Blue/Green/Magenta, 7 steps respectively
Mirror Lock-Up
N/A
Burst Capability
10, 15, or 30 frames per second
30 shots per shutter-press
Self Timer
2~30 s (1-second intervals)
Interval Recording
Not specified by manufacturer
Remote Control
Not specified by manufacturer
Flash
Built-in Flash
No
Effective Flash Range
N/A
External Flash Connection
Accessory hot-shoe
Dedicated Flash System
Optional Samsung external flashes: SEF15A, SEF20A, SEF42A
Max Sync Speed
Not specified by manufacturer
Memory
Built-in Memory
1GB
Memory Card Type
SD, SDHC
Still Images per GB
Not specified by manufacturer
A/V Recording
Recording Formats
Video: MP4 (H.264)
Audio: AAC
Video Recording
30 fps, mono sound, MP4 (H.264)
Video Resolution
1280x720, 640x480, 320x240
Video Clip Length
Not specified by manufacturer
Audio Recording
With video
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type
Optional EVF
Viewfinder Coverage
App. 100%
Display
3" AMOLED, 614,000 dots
Multi-Channel Playback
Yes
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity
Digital: USB 2.0
Video: NTSC/PAL selectable
System & Software Requirements
Not specified by manufacturer
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature
32-104°F (0-40°C)
Weatherproofing
Not specified by manufacturer
Durability
Not specified by manufacturer
Power
Battery Type
Rechargeable battery: BP1310
Power Adapter
AC adapter: AD9NX01 (optional)
Physical
Dimensions
4.74 x 2.79 x 1.35" (12.0 x 7.1 x 3.45 cm)
Weight
9.94 oz (282 g) without battery and memory card

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