Over the last few years, point and shoot cameras have reduced in price and and
increased in popularity. And since they are so affordable, many people look for
purchasing the cameras either for themselves or as a gift for someone. But since
there are so many brands out there, knowing which is the best point and shoot
camera can be a bit tough. You could visit BestBuy, CircuitCity,
or other departmental stores and try to browse through the array of selections
they have on display. However, without knowing what to look for in a point and
shoot digital camera, it's a waste of time.
Or is it? What are point and
shoot cameras? As the name suggests, you just point at whoever or whatever you
want to take pictures of and shoot. There's no need for indoor or outdoor
settings and issues with good or bad light. These cameras can auto-focus on the
subject to be photographed and takes crystal clear images. But what about the
varied selection you get? Are all these cameras the best? I highly doubt that.
Of course, some digital cameras are better than its competitors. So why don't we
look at a list of top 10 point and shoot cameras? That way, we can see which are
the best
point and shoot cameras of 2011 in the market.
Read more : http://www.buzzle.com/articles/top10-point-and-shoot-cameras.html
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Spring is coming to Canterbury
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has provided the author of this article
with the mentioned digital imaging device.
Hello there! Nice to meet you! I am EU. I live in Canterbury, located
southeast of the UK. I’ve been staying here for about 20 days now, getting used
to the new culture and new life. I am excited to share my adventures in the UK
with many of you with the
Samsung EX1. A new world viewed through the Samsung EX1! You can look
forward to some interesting and fun stories.
southeast of the UK. I’ve been staying here for about 20 days now, getting used
to the new culture and new life. I am excited to share my adventures in the UK
with many of you with the
Samsung EX1. A new world viewed through the Samsung EX1! You can look
forward to some interesting and fun stories.
Samsung EX1 │ 1/500s │ f4.9 │ 9mm │ ISO 80
This past week’s weather was typical UK weather. At last the rain stopped,
leaving room for a warm and cozy sunlight and a clear blue sky. Although the
wind was still chillier then one might expect with the radiant sunlight and all,
I decided to visit the Greyfriars Garden near my place to get a full feel for
the upcoming spring.
leaving room for a warm and cozy sunlight and a clear blue sky. Although the
wind was still chillier then one might expect with the radiant sunlight and all,
I decided to visit the Greyfriars Garden near my place to get a full feel for
the upcoming spring.
Samsung EX1 │ 1/180s │ f3.8 │ 9mm │ ISO 80
Canterbury (Kent Country- located at 85km southeast of London) is a small
town, nothing like London, with a unique warmth and comfort not easily found
elsewhere.
town, nothing like London, with a unique warmth and comfort not easily found
elsewhere.
Samsung EX1 │ 1/500s │ f3.9 │ 5mm │ ISO 80
Samsung EX1 │ 1/500s │ f3.9 │ 5mm │ ISO 80
The cold breeze diminished the feeling of spring, but the green leaves and
purple petals appeared to be whispering ‘spring is here!’
purple petals appeared to be whispering ‘spring is here!’
Samsung EX1 │ 1/180s │ f4.3.4│ 5mm │ ISO 80
This somewhat lonely and deserted bench will become ever busy in April when
people flock to the park to enjoy the spring weather.
people flock to the park to enjoy the spring weather.
Samsung EX1 │ 1/250s │ f4.9 │ 16mm │ ISO 80
This picture is of a grandfather gazing at his grandchild who is sitting in
a stroller drinking milk. What a lovely scene! It seemed like they were
observing the Narcissus in yellow blossom along the river fence and enjoying the
spring just like me.
a stroller drinking milk. What a lovely scene! It seemed like they were
observing the Narcissus in yellow blossom along the river fence and enjoying the
spring just like me.
Samsung EX1 │ 1/350s │ f4.9 │ 16mm │ ISO 80
Samsung EX1 │ 1/350s │ f4.9 │ 16mm │ ISO 80
Have you ever heard of ‘punting’? It refers to cruising down the river on a
boat called a ‘punt.’ Punting was mostly used for hunting or fishing in the
past, but is now mostly used for tourists. The Cambridge area is especially
famous for punting. Punting also exists in Canterbury and because the river
flowing through Greyfriars Garden is not deep, it is the best place for punting.
A couple was idly riding down the river, having a peaceful afternoon. It was a
nice match with the spring weather.
boat called a ‘punt.’ Punting was mostly used for hunting or fishing in the
past, but is now mostly used for tourists. The Cambridge area is especially
famous for punting. Punting also exists in Canterbury and because the river
flowing through Greyfriars Garden is not deep, it is the best place for punting.
A couple was idly riding down the river, having a peaceful afternoon. It was a
nice match with the spring weather.
Samsung EX1 │ 1/500s │ f5.1 │ 11mm │ ISO 80
At Canterbury, you can find both winter and spring…just like a falling leaf
and flower petals. Soon the leaves will all disappear and give way to green
leaves and blossoming flowers. Approaching spring is welcoming, but I already
miss the fading winter.
and flower petals. Soon the leaves will all disappear and give way to green
leaves and blossoming flowers. Approaching spring is welcoming, but I already
miss the fading winter.
Firmware Updates for NX10 and NX100
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital
convergence technologies announced firmware upgrades for two products within
Samsung’s NX compact system camera range – the NX100 and NX10 on April 18th 2011 in Seoul
Korea.
convergence technologies announced firmware upgrades for two products within
Samsung’s NX compact system camera range – the NX100 and NX10 on April 18th 2011 in Seoul
Korea.
The firmware upgrades for NX100 and NX10 will give a unified user
experience for the full NX range and provide enhanced features for existing
customers.
experience for the full NX range and provide enhanced features for existing
customers.
Following the availability of the innovative i-Function lens feature on both
models, the latest upgrades are set to make the cameras even more convenient for
the photographer to use, bringing added value to Samsung’s NX range customers
and putting the perfect picture at their fingertips.
models, the latest upgrades are set to make the cameras even more convenient for
the photographer to use, bringing added value to Samsung’s NX range customers
and putting the perfect picture at their fingertips.
Here are the improvements in NX10 (v1.30) and NX100 (v1.10)
Firmwares
Firmwares
1. The Panorama function is added (in the Scene Mode menu).
2. New
18-55(II) mm, 50-200(II) mm, and 18-200 mm i-Function lenses are supported (in
addition to the OIS menu).
3. The algorithm of Video AF is improved, and the
low contrast in the AF function is increased.
4. By default, the Video AF
mode is set to CAF.
2. New
18-55(II) mm, 50-200(II) mm, and 18-200 mm i-Function lenses are supported (in
addition to the OIS menu).
3. The algorithm of Video AF is improved, and the
low contrast in the AF function is increased.
4. By default, the Video AF
mode is set to CAF.
The firmware upgrade also makes these functions faster and quieter than ever,
giving photographers the ability to take noise-free, professional-looking still
images and movies with ease.
giving photographers the ability to take noise-free, professional-looking still
images and movies with ease.
In addition, through the upgraded firmware, the NX100 and NX10 now provide the i-Function
setting help guide via the camera’s display, as available on the recent NX11
model. The feature helps users take impressive shots more easily by guiding
users with explanations on different functions of the i-Function lens.
setting help guide via the camera’s display, as available on the recent NX11
model. The feature helps users take impressive shots more easily by guiding
users with explanations on different functions of the i-Function lens.
Mr. Hyunho Chung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging
Business, Samsung Electronics, commented: “We continually look for ways to
improve the photography experience, to make it more fun and add value for our
customers. The latest upgrade is reflective of this. Users of the NX system
already benefit from key features such as compact portability of the devices,
and innovations like the i-Function lens. Through ongoing developments, we hope
to offer even more to enable photographers of all levels to get the best results
and professional-looking pictures every time. We look forward to announcing a
number of additional developments in the future to make the NX range even easier
for our customers to use.”
Business, Samsung Electronics, commented: “We continually look for ways to
improve the photography experience, to make it more fun and add value for our
customers. The latest upgrade is reflective of this. Users of the NX system
already benefit from key features such as compact portability of the devices,
and innovations like the i-Function lens. Through ongoing developments, we hope
to offer even more to enable photographers of all levels to get the best results
and professional-looking pictures every time. We look forward to announcing a
number of additional developments in the future to make the NX range even easier
for our customers to use.”
The upgrades will be available from April 18, 2011 for all NX100 and NX10 customers to download at www.samsung.com.
How to upgrade the firmware for the NX10 and NX100 to enhance the
product performance.
You can upgrade the firmware by following these steps;
1. Click on the following link to download firmware :
2. Click on Firmware
3. Click on ‘Upgrade guide’ and ‘Upgrade File’ to install and upgrade your
firmware.
firmware.
Monday, March 14, 2011
NX11 Samsung's New Mirrorless Camera Review
NX11, Samsung's New Mirrorless Camera Review
Hi, I'm here to introduce you to the new awesome mirrorless camera NX11 from Samsung.
I hope my review has helped you out. Thank you.
[Key Features of NX11]
Improved Ergonomic Design
14.6 Mega Pixels APS-C size CMOS Sensor
Interchangeable i-Function Lens
Speedy Contrast AF
ISO up to a Maximum of 3200
3.0" AMOLED Display
Upgraded Mode Dial -- i-Mode, Panorama, Smart Auto, Sound Picture
Supersonic Dust Reduction
720p H.264 HD video with HDMI
Smart Filter
Internal Flash
Accessories (Flash, GPS, Shutter Release, Filters)
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Fat Katherine
Samsung Electronics has provided the author of this article with the mentioned digital imaging device.
Once in a while one of the Warsaw’s newspaper is organizing the so-called Photo Day.
Previous to that I was, took place in the Electro-Heating and some pictures is here:
Previous to that I was, took place in the Electro-Heating and some pictures is here:
This time the expedition was to the “Fat Katherine.”
It is one of the water intakes for Warsaw. It is set in a river some 200 meters from the shore. One way to measure the entrance to the underground tunnel is a passage of about 300 meters.
This time the tour was not enough and fast, just like the time for pictures. I did what I could, with the NX10 and EX1. In the dark corners good job was with 20mm lens, and sometimes flash.
And last three my love Natasha :D
Friday, February 4, 2011
Tortelloni with mushroom filling
Samsung Electronics has provided the author of this article with the mentioned digital imaging device.
For my final blog post I decided to cook something again. The recipe I’ll be making is tortelloni with mushroom filling and a simple butter sauce with salvia and lemon. A typical Italian dish!
Samsung NX10 │ 1/2s │ f5.6 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
Ingredients for 2 people:
250 g flour (special flour for pasta labeled “00″ or “doppio zero”)
2 1⁄2 eggs
125 g french mushrooms (the round white ones)
100 grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 clove of garlic
1 shallot
butter
2 leafs of salvia
a hint of lemon
First, we’ll make the filling for the tortelloni. Cut up the shallot and garlic and squeeze the garlic pieces so the juice comes out. Melt some butter in a pan and add the shallot and garlic. Let them fry on a low heat until they get slightly brownish.
Samsung NX10 │ 1/2s │ f5.6 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
In the meantime, we can cut up the mushrooms. Just cut them up in four big pieces and then add them to the pan.
Samsung NX10 │ 1/15s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 480
Add pepper, no salt. You can add quite a lot of pepper, make it nice and spicy. The filling will give the tortelloni most of its flavour.
Samsung NX10 │ 1/25s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400
Smells good! But of course we can’t use it in this shape for our filling. It’s time to get the blender out and cut up it until it’s a nice soft paste.
Samsung NX10 │ 1.000s │ f5.6 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
Samsung NX10 │ 1.000s │ f5.6 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
Samsung NX10 │ 1.000s │ f5.6 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
Since we want a much dryer filling, we’ll have to add one more ingredient: Parmigiano-Reggiano. I love this cheese. Mix all of the cheese with the mushroom filling in a bowl or pot and you’ll notice how it gets dry and salty, just perfect!
Samsung NX10 │ 0.800s │ f5.6 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
Samsung NX10 │ 0.800s │ f5.6 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
Samsung NX10 │ 1/2s │ f5.6 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
Put the filling in the fridge, it’ll thicken up a bit more in there and in the meantime we can start to make our pasta dough.
Samsung NX10 │ 1/4s │ f5.6 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
Put all of the flour on a kitchen worksurface and make a small pile with a hole in the center. Somewhat like a volcano. In the center, add the eggs. With a fork we can now beat the eggs gently, until they are mixed.
Samsung NX10 │ 1/5s │ f5.6 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
After that, gently start mixing the flour with the eggs, step by step, using your hands. The result is a nice soft pasta dough!
Samsung NX10 │ 1/3s │ f5.6 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
Samsung NX10 │ 1/20s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
Get your rolling pin and start rolling the dough until it’s only a few millimeters in thickness. It’s quite tricky, you might want to look for some video tutorials to see how it’s done. It was my first time also and dividing my ball of dough in half wasn’t such a good idea afterwards…
Samsung NX10 │ 1/3s │ f7.1 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
Now cut up the sheet of dough into squares of about 5 x 5 centimeters. Get the filling out of the fridge and put small amounts of it on the squares of dough.
Samsung NX10 │ 1/3s │ f7.1 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
Samsung NX10 │ 1/2s │ f2.5 │ 30mm │ ISO 100
Shaping the tortelloni is somewhat difficult. You basically fold the squares diagonally to a triangle, then fold the two tips on the long side and connect them together while wrapping them around a finger. It’s impossible to explain in words, so again, it’s a good idea to check for videos online.
If the dough is a bit too dry because you used too much flour, you could use a tiny bit of beaten egg to use as a “glue”.
Samsung NX10 │ 1.600s │ f5.6 │ 30mm │ ISO 100
Samsung NX10 │ 1/45s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 1600
All ready to be cooked!
Samsung NX10 │ 10.000s │ f13.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 100
Samsung NX10 │ 1/3s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 100
For the sauce, we’re making a very simple traditional butter, salvia and lemon juice mix. Melt some butter, add a hint of lemon and chop up some leafs of salvia and add them. Boil some water and add the fresh tortelloni.
Samsung NX10 │ 1/13s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 800
Samsung NX10 │ 1/40s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400
Samsung NX10 │ 1/15s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400
When the tortelloni start floating in the boiling water, they’re ready. Drain them and put them on a plate. Add the warm butter mix and finish it off with some leafs of salvia. Buon appetito!
Samsung NX10 │ 1/25s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400
Samsung NX10 │ 1/40s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400
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