The Samsung NX30 mirror-less camera: a great choice for those who want to express their passion for photography

Samsung Electronics introduces the new Samsung NX30 compact system camera, which takes great pictures at a never-before-seen speed. And sharing them will help Smart Camera technology and support for NFC and Wi-Fi. The camera is a great choice for those looking for an advanced device to express their passion for photography.

“Samsung NX30 is a compact system camera of the new generation, an update of the acclaimed NX line,” said Alexey Marchenko, head of marketing of Samsung photo and video cameras. – With the Samsung NX30, we want to cement Samsung’s position as the leader in the compact camera segment and we believe it will offer a whole new way of thinking about the world of photography.

Highest image quality and speed

Superior sensor 20.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor for bright, high-definition images. Ideal for creating breathtakingly detailed foregrounds and blurry backgrounds with professional quality. Samsung NX AF System II function makes the autofocus work fast and accurate, and allows you to create great pictures of objects in motion.

With a shutter speed of 1/8000 sec and Continuous Shooting at 9 frames per second, the photographer can break up a scene into multiple frames and see details the human eye can’t see.

The unique tilt-up electronic viewfinder XGA, 2,359K dots resolution with 80 degrees of swivel capability makes it even easier to find new angles and perspectives, even when your subject is blocking something. And the 3-inch AMOLED touchscreen, which rotates horizontally 180 degrees, and vertically 270 degrees, not only helps you take pictures from any point, but also create great self-portraits.

Smart connectivity: Tag & Go

The Samsung NX30 represents a new stage in the development of Samsung smart cameras. It supports NFC and Wi-Fi, and Tag & Go lets you send photos to any NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet.

Photo Beam streams photos or videos to your smartphone or tablet. Simply hold the camera up to the device. MobileLink lets you send up to 4 photos simultaneously to your smart device. With AutoShare, each shot is automatically uploaded to the user’s smartphone or tablet, and the Remote Viewfinder Pro lets you use a mobile device to control the camera. Metrics such as shutter speed and aperture can be manually set at a glance.

The NX30 comes pre-installed with the popular Dropbox for America and is the first camera on the market with the ability to send photos directly to Dropbox. Also available in select countries for direct uploading of high-resolution photos to Flickr. So you can stop wasting time uploading images and fully engage in the creative process of capturing your most precious moments.

Explore life from all angles

Next-generation DRIMeIV Image Processor and powerful DSP chip deliver unprecedented picture and video quality in Full HD 1080/60p. The NX30’s high ISO100-25600 sensitivity gets you great shots even in low light, and OIS Duo image stabilization ensures you get sharp stills and movies even in motion.

Samsung NX30 makes shooting 3D photos and videos available with the Samsung 45mm F1 lens.8 2D/3D photos and play them back on compatible 3D devices such as Samsung 3D televisions . OLED Color offers superb contrast for rich landscapes and natural tones for portraits.

The Samsung NX30’s advanced video capabilities make it the ideal solution for operators who need a compact but productive camera. In addition to Full HD recording with stereo sound, the model is equipped with a standard 3.5mm microphone input. Sound recording level is displayed on the camera’s screen so the user can monitor settings right during shooting.

You can also set them manually for optimum sound quality. With HDMI live streaming with full HD 30p output, you can easily connect your camera to a display, recorder or other HDMI-compatible devices.

Intuitive operation is one of the main features of the Samsung NX30. Two customizable Custom Modes can be quickly selected via the mode dial, and even more, the user can create up to 10 other presets, all of which are stored in the camera’s memory. A click wheel also gives access to the most commonly used modes, such as continuous, bracketing and the self-portrait timer. So selecting the right settings is as quick and easy as possible, so you won’t miss a single moment.

Samsung’s innovative i-Function system gives you instant access to settings such as shutter speed and aperture. And i-Function Plus lets expert photographers reprogram the controls.

New powerful external TTL flash with a guide number of 58 helps you get perfect shots. A high-speed sync speed lets you use the flash at shutter speeds faster than 1/200Also the new flash syncs wirelessly, so you can use it off-camera and get natural-looking shots in all lighting conditions.

Professional quality in any situation: Lens 16-50mm F2-2.8 S ED OIS

New Samsung 16-50mm F2-2 lens.8 S ED OIS ensures professional image quality with a host of new features. This is the first premium S-series lens in which every detail serves one purpose: superb image quality.

The angle of view of the lens gives you freedom in choosing the point of view you want to take. The 16-50mm lens has an incredible brightness F2.0 for 16 mm F2.8 for 50mm – the fastest 3x zoom lens in its class. And moisture and dust protection allows you to take great shots even in extreme conditions.

Exceptional shots: the 16-50mm F3 lens.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS

The new lens 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS is designed for everyday use by photographers who travel frequently and need a compact but powerful tool. Incredibly lightweight at just 111g and available in two colors: black and white. The lens has an incredibly wide angle of view, Silent Auto Focusing and a very quiet zoom.

The main feature of this lens is the quick control by means of an electric motor with a swing button. This unique feature allows you to manipulate the zoom with the ease of compact cameras. Smooth zoom for great shots, but also perfect for movies. Intuitive controls, i-Function and UPSM help capture clear shots and Optical Image Stabilization reduces blur.

The Samsung NX30 will be available in America in March 2014.

Specifications Samsung NX30

Sensor	20.3 effective Mpix APS-C CMOS
Display	76.7 mm 3.0 inch Super AMOLED Swivel and Touch Display FVGA 720×480 1,037k dots
Viewfinder	Tiltable EVF w/Eye Contact Sensor, tilting upward by 80 degrees XGA 1024×768 2,359 dots
Light sensitivity	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600
Image	JPEG 3:2 ：20.0M 5472×3648 , 10.1M 3888×2592 , 5.9M 2976×1984 , 2.0M 1728×1152 , 5.0M 2736×1824 : Burst mode only JPEG 16:9 ：16.9M 5472×3080 , 7.8M 3712×2088 , 4.9M 2944×1656 , 2.1M 1920×1080 JPEG 1:1 ：13.3M 3648×3648 , 7.0M 2640×2640 , 4.0M 2000×2000 , 1.1M 1024×1024 RAW : 20.0M 5472×3648 * 3D Image Size : MPO, JPEG 16:9 4.1M 2688×1512 , 16:9 2.1M 1920×1080
Video	MP4 Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC 1920×1080, 1920×810, 1280×720 , 640×480, 320×240(for Sharing
Video output	NTS, PAL, HDMI 1.4a
Further specifications	Tag & Go NFC/Wi-Fi : Photo Beam, AutoShare, Remote View Finder Pro, Mobile Link
SMART Mode : Beauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Creative Shot, Best Face, Multi-Exposure, Smart Jump Shot
3D still image & video capturing
i-Function in Lens Priority Mode: i-Depth, i-Zoom x1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 2.0 , i-Contrast
Flash Guide Number 11 at IOS100
Wi-Fi	IEEE 802.11b/g/n support Dual Channel SMART Camera 3.0 – AutoShare – SNS & Cloud Dropbox, Flickr, Facebook, Picasa, YouTube – Email – Auto Backup – Remote Viewfinder Pro – MobileLink – Samsung Link – Group Share – Direct Beam – HomeSync – Baby Monitor
NFC	Advanced Passive NFC(Wired NFC
Bundle PC software	iLauncher, Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 5
Carriers	SD, SDHC, SDXC, UHS-1
Battery	BP1410 1410mAh
Size	127 x 95.5 x 41.7 mm
Weight	375g without battery

Specifications Samsung 16-50mm F2 – 2.8 S ED OIS

Focal length	16 – 50 mm equivalent to 24.6-77mm in 35mm format
Number of elements	18 elements in 12 groups
Angle	82.6°- 31.4°
Aperture	F2-2.8 Min. F22
Optical Stabilizer	Yes
Minimum focal length	0.3 m
Maximum magnification	Approx.0.19X
i Scene	Beauty, Portrait, Children, Backlight, Landscope, Sunset, Dawn, Beach & Snow, Night
Advanced Features	UPSM, Splash Dust Proof
Lens Hood	Yes
Filter Diameter	72mm
Mount Type	NX Mount
Dimensions	81 x 96.5 mm
Weight	622 g

Specifications Samsung 16-50mm F3 lens.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS

Focal length	16 – 50 mm equivalent to 24.6-77 mm for 35 mm format
Number of elements in groups	9 elements in 8 groups
Angle	82.6°- 31.4°
Aperture	F3.5-5.6 Min. F22
Optical stabilizer	Yes
Minimum focal length	0.24M Wide , 0.28m Tele
Maximum magnification	Approx.0.24X
i Scene	Beauty, Portrait, Children, Backlight, Landscope, Sunset,Dawn,Beach & Snow, Night
Additional Features	UPSM Focus , DC Zoom
Lens Hood	No
Filter diameter	43 mm
Mount Type	NX Mount
Dimensions	64.8 x 31mm
Weight	111 g

Samsung ED-SEF580A Flash Specifications

Guide number	58 ISO100, 105mm
Flash coverage	24-105 mm
Power Ratio	1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/256
Power Source	AA*4(Alkaline, Ni-MH, Oxyride, Lithium FR6
Recycling Time New battery	Alkaline max 5.5 sec, Ni-MH max 5.0 sec(2500mAh
Flash Amount	Alkaline min 150fls, Ni-MH min 220fls 2500 mAh
Duration Auto	max 1/125, min 1/33,000
Time Lapse Manual setting	max 1/125, min 1/33,000
Lamp Light Voltage	Blinking 285V, Lights 330V
Bounce	UP 0, 45, 60, 75, 90˚ CC 0, 60, 90, 120˚ CCW 0, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180
Exposure control system	A-TTL, Manual
Color Temperature	5600 ± 500K
AF Assist Beam	O 1.0m ~10.0m TBD
Auto Power Zoom	24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85, 105mm
Manual Zoom	24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85, 105 mm
Camera Mount	Samsung Original
Flash Covering Angle	24mm(R/L 78˚,U/D 60˚ , 105mm(R/L 27˚,U/D 20˚
High-Speed Sync	Yes
Wireless	Yes 4ch, 3Group
Other Features	Graphic LCD, Power Save, Multiflash Modelling light, Wide-angle diffuser

* The availability of each service varies by country.

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