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Saturday, June 26, 2010

Samsung Launches Next Generation Camera 'NX10' in India

Samsung today announced the launch of NX10 – its first foray into the mirror-less interchangeable lens camera segment. The Samsung NX10 has the heart of a DSLR embedded inside the compact frame of a digital camera, successfully integrating the APS-C size CMOS sensor with a mirrorless interchangeable lens, in a small, light and ergonomically designed body that ensure maximum portability for users. With the launch of its flagship, next generation NX10 camera model, Samsung is looking to establish itself as an innovator in Digital Still Camera market.
The NX10 incorporates a fast and decisive auto focus (AF), 14.6 MP APS-C size CMOS sensor and unique, large 3.0” AMOLED screen, allowing users to easily view their images, even in bright sunlight. The NX10 ensures users never miss a moment, as the new DRIMe II Pro engine and advanced AF algorithm, provide ultra fast AF speed with the higher precision of contrast AF. And consumers are not just limited to taking shots but can also tell their own stories in video format with HD movie recording (H.264 codec).

The 3.0” AMOLED screen facilitates by providing easier viewing in bright sunshine or at acute viewing angles, meaning users no longer need to shield their screen with their hand. The AMOLED screen also provides 30,000 times faster response rate than conventional LCDs, has lower power consumption and a higher contrast ratio – 100,000:1 vs. 500:1.
The NX10 also contains a range of intelligent features to put professional quality images within reach of the amateur photographer. The NX10 incorporates in-depth manual controls and a Smart Auto function which automatically detects the surrounding environment of the shot, selecting the right shoot mode and a Smart Range feature that enables the user to vividly express both bright areas and dark areas in the same frame. It even senses when the user brings the camera close to their face to look through the viewfinder, and puts the AMOLED screen on standby to conserve power. The NX10’s Supersonic Dust Reduction system keeps those dust particles clear of the image sensor that can often impair an image. 
Slim and light at just over 350g, the NX10 is available in black with two variants.1st with an 18-55mm lens kit (Rs 42,990) & 2nd with 30mm Pan Cake lens (Rs. 44,990). With the addition of this new model, Samsung’s Digital Still Cameras range now comprises a total of 31 models priced between Rs. 6,990 to Rs. 44,990. 

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Home » Reviews » Consumer Cameras and Accessories » Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

Amazing low light performance
Strong macro results
The touchscreen is responsive
It tends to saturate colors
Manual ISO selection only up to ISO 800

The TX1 could easily be one of the smallest and the slimmest consumer camera in the market today. The device is smaller than most of the multimedia and business phones out there.

The ultra compact TX1 weighs 119g (without battery) and with dimensions 94 x 58 x 17. The hard plastic body feels good and the brush metal finish on the slide shutter gives the camera a great look. And don’t let the small size fool you; the TX1 is fully loaded with features.

The TX1 offers 4x optical zoom with a 10.2 megapixel image resolution. But unlike its brother, the WX1, TX1 features a Carl Zeiss –Vario Tessar lens. At the top, the power and shutter button are placed alongside the zoom lever. The camera functions on a touchscreen 3-inch LCD screen with a pixel count of 230,000 dots.

Just to give some information on the Exmor R sensor — Its main feature is to produce clear images under low light. The high speed sensor, clicks 6 separate images in less than a second and combines them into a single shot. The processor which does this function is the Bionz processor.On the camera, this technology is put to use on the Hand-held Twilight mode, Anti Motion Blur mode and the Panoramic mode.

Test results of this new feature by Sony were very good. Though it may take time to process the image, the quality of the pictures in Hand-held Twilight and Anti Motion blur mode is absolutely amazing. Now we did find the stitching visible in some images, but it’s nothing to complain about.


Motion shot taken on the Anti Motion Blur mode.
In most of the cameras, taking a panoramic shot meant adjusting the image as per the ghost of the previous image and complete the shot. With the TX1, you just have to move the camera in the required direction of the panoramic shot. Shooting directions can be changed to left, right, up and down.