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Samsung NX11 Announced

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The Samsung NX11 is a follow-up to the Samsung’s first NX-series camera, the NX10.  The new NX11 features a 14.6MP CMOS sensor, a 3-inch AMOLED screen, and can capture 720p HD video.

The NX11 also features the new i-Function, which was introduced in the recent, more compact NX100 model.  The NX11 is packaged with an 18-55mm i-Function kit lens.

Alongside the NX11, Samsung is introducing two new i-Functions lenses:  a 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens and a 20mm f/2.8 prime.

The Samsung NX11 kit carries an initial retail price of $649 and should be available in February 2011.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

 

Samsung WB700 Announced

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The Samsung WB700 is a new superzoom camera with an 18x optical zoom and a 1.3x “Smart Zoom” (as Samsung calls it).  The WB700 sports a 16MP sensor and can record 1080p HD video in H.264 format.

The WB700 will be available in April 2011 for an initial retail price of $299.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Samsung NX Lens Roadmap

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Samsung NX Lens Roadmap

This screenshot of Samsung’s plans for new NX-series lenses (for Samsung NX10 and NX100) in 2011 was apparently on display at Photokina 2010.

New lenses for 2011 include the following:

  • Wide Pancake: 16mm f/2.8 iFn
  • Macro: 60mm OIS f/2.8 iFn
  • Movie Pro: 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS iFn
  • Movie Home: 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 OIS iFn
  • Portrait: 85mm f/1.4 iFn

[via Photo Rumors]

Samsung NX100 Announced

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The Samsung NX100 follows the well-received NX10 in Samsung’s mirrorless camera lineup.  The NX100 features a 14.6MP APS-C image sensor, a 3-inch AMOLED screen and a more compact design than found on its sibling.  The NX100 is capable of capturing 720p HD video and offers a sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400.

Samsung did not provide pricing or availability information for the NX100 prior to the embargo date; however, I will update this page when such info becomes available.  In the mean time, you can check availability on Amazon.com.

Along with the NX100, Samsung has also announced several new NX-series lenses available in 2011, including the following:

  • 60mm Macro
  • 18-200mm
  • 16mm
  • 85mm
  • 16-80mm

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Samsung TL500 Review

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The Samsung TL500 is a stylish, yet serious, compact camera that offers a lot of potential for the discerning photographer looking for a lot of power in a pocket size.  The TL500 (EX1 outside the US) goes head to head with the likes of the Canon G11/G12 and Panasonic LX3/LX5 in terms of features and performance.

So is this powerful pocket shooter good enough for the control freaks out there?  Read on to find out. [Read more…]

Samsung PL90 with Built-in USB Plug

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The Samsung PL90 is a 12.2-megapixel point and shoot camera with a 4x optical zoom lens. The PL90 features a built-in USB plug and can capture 640 x 480 video at 30 fps.

The Samsung PL90 should be available in September 2010 at an initial retail price of $149.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Samsung ST80: Wi-Fi Enabled Point & Shoot

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The Samsung ST80 is a 14.2MP point and shoot camera that features a 3x optical zoom and a 3-inch touch screen display.  The ST80 can capture 720p video in H.264 format and offers Wi-Fi connectivity to email and direct upload images to photo and video sharing websites.

The Samsung ST80 should be available in September 2010 at an initial retail price of $249.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]