Background
The NX11 is Samsung's update of the NX10 for its mirrorless interchangeable cameras lineup. Samsung was most generous to loan Clubsnap a NX11 with its 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 OIS iFN lens.
To get started, I shall highlight some key specifications of the NX11.
Image Sensor
Viewfinder
Image sensor: CMOS 23.4 X 15.6 mm (14.6 effective megapixel)
Viewfinder: Approximately 100% EVF with VGA resolution (640 X 480, 921k dots)
ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (with 1 EV or 1/3 EV step options)
Display: 3.0" AMOLED Display
Shutter: 1/4000 sec - 30 sec
First Impressions
When I was handed the camera, I was amazed by its compactness. Despite its sleek look, it is extremely well balanced and a delight to hold. Kudos to the Samsung's design team for designing a compact DSLR that is "just the right size." The NX11's remodelled grip allows the thumb to rest on the mode dial while the index finger is able to switch between the shutter and jog dial comfortably.
The next surprise is the amazing 3" AMOLED or Active-Matrix Organic light-emitting diode screen. We have experienced or heard about LEDs being overwhelmed by sunlight but the NX11 AMOLED screen is brighter, hence, invaluable for shooting even in the harshest noon sun. Promising lower power consumption, wider viewing angles and better contrast (a dynamic 10,000:1 contrast ratio), the world will not just look more vivd but for longer periods as well. For video enthusiasts, the NX11 is also capable of 720p HD video with H.264 compression.
For photography purists who insist on using the viewfinder, the NX11 is intuitive enough to switch between the AMOLED display to the EVF once the user brings up the camera and looks through the EVF. There is no buttons to press or dials to turn, allowing photographers to focus on composition at all times.
The NX11 is Samsung's update of the NX10 for its mirrorless interchangeable cameras lineup. Samsung was most generous to loan Clubsnap a NX11 with its 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 OIS iFN lens.
To get started, I shall highlight some key specifications of the NX11.
Image Sensor
- APS-C CMOS Image sensor
- Approx. 14.6 Mega-pixels Effective
- Approx. 15.1 Mega-pixels Total
- Contrast AF
- Single AF, Continuous AF, MF
- TTL Auto Pop-up flash
- Samsung External Flash available (SEF42A, SEF20A, SEF15A: Optional)
- SD, SDHC(Up to 32GB)
- File Format: RAW (SRW), JPEG (EXIF 2.21), DCF, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0
- Image Size:
14M : RAW 34
14M (3:2) : Super Fine 141, Fine 282, Normal 423
10M (3:2) : Super Fine 195, Fine 391, Normal 587
6M (3:2) : Super Fine 320, Fine 640, Normal 961
2M (3:2) : Super Fine 732, Fine 1465, Normal 2198
Burst (1.4M) : Super Fine 1161, Fine 2322, Normal 3484
12M (16:9) : Super Fine 166, Fine 332, Normal 499
8M (16:9) : Super Fine 232, Fine 464, Normal 696
5M (16:9) : Super Fine 376, Fine 752, Normal 1129
2M (16:9) : Super Fine 850, Fine 1703, Normal 2550
9M (1:1) : Super Fine 210, Fine 420, Normal 630
6.7M (1:1) : Super Fine 288, Fine 576, Normal 864
4M (1:1) : Super Fine 470, Fine 940, Normal 1411
1.6M (1:1) : Super Fine 1041, Fine 2083, Normal 3121
Movie : 1280x720 : High Quality 15min., Normal 22min.
640x480 : High Quality 44min., Normal 66min.
320x240 : High Quality 145min., Normal 210min.
*These figures are measured under the Samsung standard
- Dimensions(WxHxD): 123 × 87 × 39.8mm (excluding the projecting parts of the camera)
- Weight: 353g(without battery and memory card)
- Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 40 °C
- Operating Humidity: 5 ~ 85%
- Samsung NX Mount
- Usable Lens: Samsung Lenses for Samsung NX Mount
- Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
- Auto: 1/4000sec ~ 30sec.
Manual: 1/4000sec ~ 30sec(1/3EV step)
Bulb(Limit time: 8min)
- Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K(Manual)
- Image Play: Single image, Thumbnails (3/9/20 images), Slide show, Movie
- Image Editing: Red eye fix, Back light comp., Photo Style Selector, Resize, Rotate, Face Retouch, Smart Filter
- Intelli-studio 3.0
Samsung RAW Converter 4
Adobe Reader
Viewfinder
- EVF
- Approx. 100% Field of View
- 3.0" AMOLED Monitor
- TTL 247(19x13) Block segment
Metering : Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering range : EV 0 - 18 (ISO100‧30mm F2.0) - Compensation: ±3 EV (1/2EV, 1/3EV step)
- AEL button
- ISO Equivalent: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (1EV or 1/3EV step)
* Auto ISO upper level is selectable. (Up to ISO 1600)
- Still Image: Smart Auto, Lens Priority, Program, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual, Sound Picture, Panorama, Scene, Movie
- Picture Wizard: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Custom (1-3)
- Scene Mode: Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports
- Sound Picture: JPEG Only
Sound Recording Time (Before and after shooting each 5 or 10sec.) - Image Size:
JPEG (3:2) : 14M (4592x3056), 10M (3872x2592), 6M (3008x2000), 2M (1920x1280), 1.4M (1472x976): Burst mode only
JPEG (16:9): 12M (4592x2584), 8M (3872x2176), 5M (3008x1688), 2M (1920x1080)
JPEG (1:1) : 9M (3056x3056), 6.7M (2592x2592), 4M (2000x2000), 1.6M (1280x1280)
RAW: 14M (4592x3056) - Super fine , Fine, Normal Quality
- Rechargeable battery : BP1310(1300mAh)
Charger: BC1310
AC Adaptor : AD9NX01(Optional) - Battery life: Approx. 200min/400shots(CIPA Standard)
- Windows System Requirements for Samsung Raw Converter:
Windows XP/Vista/7
Intel Pentium, AMD Athlon Processor(Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon XP or later recommended)
1GB or more RAM recommended
Minimum 100MB of available hard disk space
1,024 x 768 pixels, Full Color(24-bit or higher) color display compatible - MAC System Requirements for Samsung Raw Converter:
Mac OS X v10.6/v10.5/v10.4
Power PC/Intel Processor-based or compatible computer(Core 2 Quad or later recommended)
1GB or more RAM recommended
Minimum 100MB of available hard disk space
1,024 x 768 pixels, 24-bit color display compatible monitor
Image sensor: CMOS 23.4 X 15.6 mm (14.6 effective megapixel)
Viewfinder: Approximately 100% EVF with VGA resolution (640 X 480, 921k dots)
ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (with 1 EV or 1/3 EV step options)
Display: 3.0" AMOLED Display
Shutter: 1/4000 sec - 30 sec
First Impressions
When I was handed the camera, I was amazed by its compactness. Despite its sleek look, it is extremely well balanced and a delight to hold. Kudos to the Samsung's design team for designing a compact DSLR that is "just the right size." The NX11's remodelled grip allows the thumb to rest on the mode dial while the index finger is able to switch between the shutter and jog dial comfortably.
The next surprise is the amazing 3" AMOLED or Active-Matrix Organic light-emitting diode screen. We have experienced or heard about LEDs being overwhelmed by sunlight but the NX11 AMOLED screen is brighter, hence, invaluable for shooting even in the harshest noon sun. Promising lower power consumption, wider viewing angles and better contrast (a dynamic 10,000:1 contrast ratio), the world will not just look more vivd but for longer periods as well. For video enthusiasts, the NX11 is also capable of 720p HD video with H.264 compression.
For photography purists who insist on using the viewfinder, the NX11 is intuitive enough to switch between the AMOLED display to the EVF once the user brings up the camera and looks through the EVF. There is no buttons to press or dials to turn, allowing photographers to focus on composition at all times.
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