Samsung NX300 and NX300M

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Specifications:

21.6Mp APS-C sensor
768,000 pixels AMOLED tilting touch screen
Hybrid AF with Phase and Contrast Detection, fastest among all cameras
3D Still and movie capture
1080p60 video
Wi-Fi
Optional GPS
280 g
122 x 64 x 41 mm
$749 expected price

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vas907

Interested to see the image quality. Been searching for bit rate on video.

edwardm

It seems the way they are doing 3D within one lens is to use an internal LCD shutter that rapidly switches open/close alternating between left and right. Hard to describe in words - but the left half opens for a left view, and then the right half opens for a right view. This probably happens fast but there would be a tiny synch difference between left and right. The result is a very narrow stereobase. The 2D/3D lens is sold separately (45mm).

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Via: http://fstoppers.com/video-preview-samsungs-new-nx300-2d3d-lens

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The NX300's is Samsung's best compact system camera to date, offering cutting edge features and excellent image quality at a price that won't break the bank. We'd have liked a built-in flash, fully-articulating AMOLED screen, a dedicated AEL button and a larger continuous shooting buffer, but there's little else to complain about.

Significantly cheaper on launch than its predecessor, the NX300 still manages to deliver significantly more features and performance. The addition of the tilting, touchscreen AMOLED screen, hybrid AF system and faster processing times make a camera that we liked even better. With the NX300 also featuring built-in wi-fi and NFC connectivity, Samsung's unique i-Function interface, fast continuous shooting and an intuitive interface, it's right up there with its main rivals

Full review - http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/samsung_nx300_review/

IronFilm

Well this is fascinating! If Samsung has any chance of taking the lead in the mirrorless race it is people taking full advantage of this (however will anybody? With their tiny market share I expect people's interests in assisting development would stay elsewhere, such as with Magic Lantern. Or with the great work done by VK):

http://www.sansmirror.com/newsviews/will-the-floodgates-open.html

"Samsung this week released some of the source code that powers their recent NX-300 camera."

http://photorumors.com/2013/05/18/the-code-of-the-samsung-nx200-and-nx300-mirrorless-cameras-is-now-available-as-open-source/

I haven't looked into it, but I bet they only released the parts of the code they absolutely had to as required by the open source license they had to use. Still, a small step in the right direction.... :-D

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@IronFilm

This thing had one strange source and bunch of reposts.

Every firm release source of parts under GPL.

For Sony it is same, but no one is doing sensation our of this.

MikeLinn

Performance from the NX300 was excellent. The camera was able to power up and capture its first image in just 2.0 seconds. When the camera is focused, there is almost no shutter lag, and when the Hybrid AF is left to work, it took between 1/10 and 3/10 of a second, depending on the zoom, amount of light, etc. In single shot mode, the delay between was less than 3/4 of a second at 0.64 or up to 9/10 of a second when using the flash. When it comes to the continuous shooting, we were not able to get the full 8.6fps, but the 7.5fps that we achieved is still very good.

Samsung is improving slowly, Steven seems to like this cam.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/samsung/nx300/samsung-nx300-review.html

Vitaliy_Kiselev

NX300 has a larger, tilting display, but that's not the only change. As well as gaining a third-inch of diagonal size, the new 3.31" (84mm) AMOLED display is now a touch screen, and has both a wider aspect ratio and a higher total dot count. It still uses a PenTile subpixel matrix, with an 800 x 400 pixel resolution, and a total dot count of around 768,000. (By way of contrast, the NX200 and NX210 had VGA resolution with approximately 614,000 dots.

The key upgrade in the earlier NX210 model was the addition of built-in wireless networking connectivity, and the Samsung NX300 doesn't just retain this, but gives it quite an overhaul. The earlier camera was only single-channel capable -- we're presuming 2.4GHz -- but the new camera offers 802.11b/g/n compatibility with dual-channel 2.4 / 5GHz capability. That should greatly increase both the variety of networks you can connect to, and your chances of managing a stable, high-speed connection suitable for transferring large images. The NX300 is Wi-Fi Direct-certified.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/samsung-nx300/samsung-nx300A.HTM

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Samsung released firmware version 1.2 for NX300 camera.

Changes:

Adding Multi-touch zoom, double tap zoom functions
Adding Minimum shutter speed settting function (ISO Auto in P or A mode)
Adding AF point moving function without focusing in Touch AF
Adding Touch screen on/off menu (Even touch off, playback mode and menu selection is worked by touch.)
Adding guide message off menu during mode change
Adding MIC sensitivity level adjustment menu
Adding MENU, FN button display off mode in display mode
Fixing exposure error in SmartRange+ mode
Adding auto rotate function
Improving AF quality
Improving SD card compatibility
Adding interfaces for new Lens line up
Improving that some video player does not play sound on end parts of video clip in PC

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/EV-NX300ZBATUS?

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Samples, samples

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=5337&news=Samsung+NX300+image+gallery

Vitaliy_Kiselev

It is solid and sturdy--the best made NX of the entire lineup. It's image quality is clean and sharp, only giving way to serious pixel degradation at ISOs above 6400.

The Wi-Fi functionality is simple to use and unable to be beat by any other camera except for Samsung's own Galaxy Camera. So far, no other camera company has been able to create an easier Wi-Fi experience. This is great news for those that desire great image quality and want to have their images available on the web with the blink of an eye.

Samsung is now packaging the NX300 with Adobe Lightroom giving users $150 worth of free software.

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=5351&review=Samsung+NX300+mirrorless

MikeLinn

Looking good. Samsung is making progress.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

The NX300 offers the expected range of movie settings, including two 'quality' options (High and Normal) plus Full HD (1080p), HD (720p), VGA and QVGA resolutions. It can also record slow-motion movies at 50 frames/second (60 fps for NTSC users) in both Full HD and HD modes. The maximum recording time is 29 minutes and 59 seconds per file, regardless of resolution. Typical capacities for a 2GB memory card are shown in the table below.

Kit lens performance

With its competitive price tag, abundance of features and competent performance, the NX300 should be an attractive choice for the connected generation of snapshooters for whom it has been designed. The lack of a built-in viewfinder will be off-putting for most photo enthusiasts, as it is with any camera that forces users to rely on the monitor screen for shot composition

http://photoreview.com.au/reviews/advanced-compact-cameras/interchangeable-lens/samsung-nx300

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Movie sample - http://www.3dnews.ru/assets/external/illustrations/2013/08/21/752997/SAM_0348.MP4

Pretty positive review http://www.3dnews.ru/752997/page-3.htm

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Upcoming NX300M manual links:

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201309/20130923130352621/NX300M_English.pdf

Vitaliy_Kiselev

NX300 is the most fully realized mirrorless, compact system camera Samsung has produced yet and one of the best on the market in its class.

APS-C CMOS sensor is brand new, adding on-chip phase detection autofocus for quicker and more accurate focusing. Image quality is very good, particularly in low light at high ISOs. The NX300 has attractive 3.3-inch AMOLED, tilting touchscreen display.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/samsung-nx300/samsung-nx300A.HTM

Vitaliy_Kiselev

NX300M officially announced, only in Korea, btw

Only difference is increased screen angle :-)

Vitaliy_Kiselev

At the Tizen Developer Summit, Samsung officially announced that this camera is actually running Tizen.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Video samples

http://www.mobile-review.com/foto/camreview/samsung-nx300.shtml

Alteregoxxx

The more I see stills and videos made with this camera the more I am convinced I have done the right choice :-) I can't wait for this little jewel to arrive in my hands! Vitaliy_Kiselev do you think it's possible/whort it to hack its firmware?

Ciao!

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Vitaliy_Kiselev do you think it's possible/whort it to hack its firmware?

Please, keep topic hack freee :-) Thanks in advance.

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