Samsung NX10

DPNow has published their hands-on preview of the Samsung NX10 [Specs], a Digital Interchangeable Lens (DIL) camera with 14.6MP on an APS-C CMOS image sensor, 3.0-in. AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) display screen (614k-dot), VGA EVF (921k-dot), Smart AUTO, PASM, Scene modes, Smart [Dynamic] Range, Supersonic Dust Reduction, and HD movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps with mono sound.

[ Read the Samsung NX10 hands-on preview at: DPNow ]

Samsung NX10

Focus Numérique has published their “Prise en mains” of the Samsung NX10 [Specs], a Digital Interchangeable Lens (DIL) camera with 14.6MP on an APS-C CMOS image sensor, 3.0-in. AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) display screen (614k-dot), VGA EVF (921k-dot), Smart AUTO, PASM, Scene modes, Smart [Dynamic] Range, Supersonic Dust Reduction, and HD movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps with mono sound.

[ Read the Samsung NX10 "Prise en mains" at: Focus Numérique ]

Samsung NX10

Samsung has launched the first salvo in what will certainly be the big camera “war” in 2010: the first Digital Interchangeable Lens (“mirrorless DSLR”) camera with an APS-C sized image sensor.

[Panasonic was the first with the G1, followed by Olympus with the E-P1, and again by Panasonic with its GF1. All DIL cameras however use the Four Thirds System image sensor that is slightly smaller than the APS-C sensor. The Leica X1 has an APS-C sensor but the lens is not interchangeable.]

The Samsung NX10 features 14.6MP resolution (on an APS-C CMOS sensor), a 3.0-in. AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) screen (614k-dot), VGA EVF (921k-dot), Smart AUTO, PASM, Scene modes, Smart [Dynamic] Range, Supersonic Dust Reduction, and HD movie. The NX10 promises ultra fast AF speed with a high precision contrast AF [apparently a match to Panasonic's GF1]. Image Stabilization is lens based.

The Samsung NX 18-55mm (27-83mm equiv.) F/3.5-5.6 OIS lens will be sold as a kit lens. A 55-200mm (75-300mm equiv.) OIS tele zoom and 30mm (45mm equiv.) F2 pancake prime (no IS) are also available. The mount is a new Samsung NX mount, with an adaptor for the Pentax K mount to be available later.

Dimensions: 123 x 87 x 39.8 mm / 4.8” x 3.4” x 1.6” (excluding the projecting parts of the camera)
Weight: 353g / .78 lbs (without battery and card)

Here is how the Samsung NX10 compares against the other DSLRs and DILs as far as dimensions and weight are concerned:

As you can see, that’s quite small, just slightly larger than the Olympus E-P1 / Panasonic GF1. By designing a viewfinder “hump,” Samsung has chosen the conservative design route (like what Panasonic did with the G1/GH1) so that the NX10 looks more like a dimunitive DSLR rather than the brand new category it is supposed to be.

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Here are some of my favorite inventions and pictures of 2009:

• “Transparent” Concrete
• Now, you can ride the shopping cart all over again
• Transparent Toaster. Really? I have to sit there and watch?
• Horse Laugh
• Windsurfing
• Cloud Formation
• Frozen Spider Webs
• Prize-winning Photo

[ via Telegraph.co.uk ]

Canon PIXMA MP640 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One Printer

“We loved the MP620 and we love the MP640 even more.”

Imaging Resource has published their review of the Canon PIXMA MP640 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One Printer [QuickPrice Check]. The PIXMA MP640 features built-in Ethernet Connectivity to create a wired network and built-in Wi-Fi capability to print wirelessly from anywhere around the house. Auto Duplex Printing prints on both sides of the paper at a maximum resolution of 9600 x 2400 dpi with five individual ink tanks. A 3.0-in. LCD allows easy preview and edit of images and an Easy Scroll Wheel quickly selects features. Auto Photo Fix II automatically corrects your photos; Auto Scan Mode automatically detects the type of original you are scanning; and Quick Start allows for faster printer operation once the printer has been turned on. Plus, computer-free printing is available through compatible USB Flash Drives, Memory Cards, IrDA and optional Bluetooth devices. A borderless 4″ x 6″ photo prints in approx. 20 seconds.

[ Read the Canon MP640 Printer Review at: Imaging Resource ]

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Nikon D3x

"Photographers whose work demands highly detailed images won’t be disappointed."

We’ve added another Nikon D3x [QuickPrice Check (body only)] review to our Reviews Matrix.

DigitalCameraReview has published their review of the full-frame Nikon D3x DSLR:
– 24.5 megapixel FX format CMOS sensor
– Low noise from ISO 100 to ISO 1600
– Continuous shooting 5fps
– 51-point AF system
– 3.0-in. 920,000 dots LCD monitor
– Active D-Lighting
– Picture Control
– PASM
– Live View

You can read the full Nikon D3x Review at: DigitalCameraReview.

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The first Digital Interchangeable Lens cameras

There are lots of predictions of what 2010 will bring us and, as far as cameras are concerned, you can be sure that there will be further development in gee-whiz features like we saw in 2009: more and better face recognition, smile detection, hd movie, etc. etc. — all to help make photography easier and more fun but do not affect what really counts in serious photography: image quality and performance.

So, instead of regaling you with attention-grabbing headlines and predictions of ever more smart features, I will venture my neck out on the two important criteria that define whether you are dipping your toes in the kiddy pool or swimming with the sharks.

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To our dear friends and fans: Thank you all for your support in 2009 and we hope you found our articles, tutorials and reviews useful and fun to read.

The Photoxels team here wishes you and yours a Safe, Healthy and Happy New Year 2010!!!

We are looking forward to exciting news for 2010 as far as the new Digital Interchangeable Lens category is concerned. Expect all the major camera manufacturers to jump onto the bandwagon and start introducing their version of the “mirrorless DSLR” and/or compact digicams with large sensors.

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