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Samsung NX5 Announced in Germany, Samsung USA Still Silent

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Last week, Samsung Germany published a press announcement for the new NX5, which appears to be a lower-end version of the NX10. I inquired with my PR contacts from Samsung USA about the new NX5’s launch in Germany and was told that they have no info with regard to the NX5’s availability in the US market.  So, this may be a Germany- or Europe-only sort of thing.

Unfortunately, the official word from Samsung Germany offers little detail about the new NX5, confirming only that it has a 3″ TFT screen in place of the AMOLED screen on the NX10.  As you can see from the official product images provided by Samsung Germany, the NX5 appears to offer the same 14.6MP APS-C sensor found in the NX10.  Likewise the body and control scheme appears to be identical to the NX10. [Read more…]

 

Samsung NX10 Firwmare Update Ver. 1.15

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Samsung has issued a firmware update for the NX10 mirrorless camera.  The new firmware addresses the following issues.

  • Added EVF selection function on the AMOLED displayed menu.
  • Added MF Asist On/Off selection function.
  • Added MF usage function while using K-Mount Adapter.
  • Improved Auto White Balance function of Low color temperature condition.
  • Improved SD Card Read/Write speed.
  • System stablization

Additional info, download access and installation instructions can be found on Samsung’s website.

Samsung TL350 Hands-On

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Samsung TL350

The Samsung TL350 is a rather compact point and shoot camera that is sort of the little brother to the Samsung TL500.  It features a 10MP CMOS sensor, a 5x optical zoom and a 3-inch VGA AMOLED screen.  In terms of its specifications, the TL350 is packed full of features and killer numbers across the board. [Read more…]

Samsung TL500 Hands-On Review

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Samsung TL500

One of the flagship announcements at PMA 2010 was the Samsung TL500, which is a serious point and shoot camera that matches up well against the popular Canon G11.  I had to opportunity to spend a little time with a preproduction TL500 while at PMA 2010.  As with other prepoduction models that I encountered, I was not allowed to bring back sample images or video to share with you.

The TL500 packs a 10MP 1/1.7″ CCD sensor and a 3x optical zoom lens, which has an f/1.8 max aperture on the wide end.  When zoomed out to full tele, the max aperture becomes f/2.4.  In addition to the headline bright aperture lens, the TL500 also touts a beautiful, swiveling 3-inch AMOLED screen.

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Samsung TL500 Reviews and Resources

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Samsung TL500

The Samsung TL500 (aka EX1) is a 10MP point and shoot camera with a 1/1.7-inch CCD image sensor, a 3x zoom f/1.8 lens and a 3-inch AMOLED swivel display.  The TL500 supports RAW file capture and offers optical image stabilization.

Samsung TL500

The Samsung TL500 should be available in Spring 2010 at an initial retail price of $449.99.

Samsung TL500 Availability

B&H Photo

Amazon.com

Adorama

Photography Bay Resources

Samsung TL500 Hands-On Review

Samsung TL500 Reviews

DP Review

Cnet Asia

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Samsung HZ35W and HZ30W

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Samsung HZ35W

The Samsung HZ35W and HZ30W serve to replace the HZ15W and HZ10W.  The biggest improvement in the HZ35W and HZ30W is the inclusion of a 15x zoom lens, as opposed to a 10x zoom lens in last year’s models.

Both cameras offer a 12MP sensor and a stabilized 15x optical zoom that begins at the widest setting with a 24mm equivalent field of view on a full frame camera.  While both cameras offer a 3-inch display, the HZ35W uses an AMOLED screen and the HZ30W provides the traditional LCD panel.  The cameras can also record 720p video at 30 fps in H.264 format.

Samsung HZ35W

The HZ35W distinguishes itself further with the inclusion of GPS geo-tagging with location data, visual map and real time location display.

The HZ35W and HZ30W should be available in March 2010.  Check availability for each of the cameras on Amazon.com:

Samsung HZ35W at Amazon

Samsung HZ30W at Amazon

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

Samsung TL110 and TL105

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Samsung TL110

The Samsung TL110 is a 14.2MP point and shoot camera with a 2.7-inch LCD and 5x optical zoom.  The TL110 features optical image stabilization and can record 720p video at 30fps in H.264 format.  The TL110 should be available in February 2010.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The Samsung TL105 is a lower-spec’d version of the TL110, featuring a 12.2MP sensor, 4x optical zoom and the same 2.7-inch LCD panel.  The TL105 does not offer optical image stabilization (digital-only), but is capable of recording HD video at 720p and 30 fps in H.264 format.  The TL105 should also be available in February 2010.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

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