Samsung EX1 review in Digital cameras

Another of those fashionable SLD (single lens, direct view) cameras? Not quite. The EX1 still qualifies as a compact camera, lacking interchangeable lenses and sporting a small 1/1.7in CCD image sensor. Nonetheless its design and features borrow heavily from the new genre.

It's quite the thing these days to bring out a fixed-focal-length, wide-angle and highly compact "pancake" lens for your SLD. Samsung is following stylistic suit by kitting out the EX1 with a very compact lens giving a 24mm equivalent wide-angle setting. It's not interchangeable like an SLD's, but what it does offer is a very fast f/1.8 - f/2.4 maximum aperture to go with a 3x zoom range.
The rest of the body is relatively chunky though, in particular its 114mm width. And there's a big disadvantage compared to true SLD cameras such as the Olympus PEN range and Panasonic Lumix G2. You don't get the advantage of a big Four Thirds sensor here, with the standard compact camera size offering a total area almost six times smaller than a Micro Four Thirds sensor.

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Top advanced compacts for enthusiasts

Advanced compact cameras have always been popular with professional users and serious hobbyists alike. Not only do they provide a significant step-up in image quality, they also feature manual controls that allow users to exercise more creative control over their images. Such cameras typically come packed with a larger image sensor that allows for enhanced image quality in low-light conditions, RAW image capture and fast f1.8 to f2.0 apertures. Some of these snappers even come with hotshoes that allow shutterbugs to attach external flash units or electronic viewfinders. If you're looking to go light without sacrificing on image quality, you might want to check out our round-up of the latest advanced compacts below.


Samsung EX1

CNET Asia rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Samsung EX1(TL500) photos

Overall, the TL500 has an attractive, functional design that I like. But I did run into a few frustrating accident-prone control locations. One is the jog dial on the grip that controls exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, and so on (depending upon mode). It's hard to differentiate the feel of the wheel from the grip. That means it's hard to find when you want it, but it's also hard to tell if you've accidentally pressed or turned it. I ended up accidentally shooting a group of photos with the exposure compensation bumped up because of it.

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Samsung EX1

The Samsung EX1 is a pocketable 10MP bridge camera with some serious ambition.
It takes terrific pictures and marks the emergence of a new player in the
limited compact bridge camera market. This model features an impressive f1.8-2.4
zoom lens and an OLED rear screen. The compact bridge market is small and
competitive, dominated by Canon's PowerShot G models - how does Samsung's first
ever offering compare to its rivals?

Read more : http://www.which.co.uk/technology/photography/reviews/bridge-cameras/samsung-ex1/review/

Samsung EX1 review

To say there is competition between Samsung and Panasonic is something of an
understatement. They are the Chelsea and Arsenal of the consumer electronics
world, arch rivals in almost every field in which they operate, and not least in
the area of digital cameras. Samsung entered the digital camera market a year
later than Panasonic, and at least at first didn't seem to take the new
technology seriously, whereas Panasonic was producing top-quality cameras as
early as 2001. As a result Samsung has been playing catch-up, launching cameras
to compete with specific Panasonic models, such as its compact NX system which competes directly with Panasonic's G-Micro system, or the WB650 which is a direct rival for the Lumix TZ10. Samsung has also launched a camera that is a close
match for one of Panasonic's strongest model lines, the high-end compact LX
series.

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Samsung EX1 compact camera

While Samsung’s NX100 APS-C sensor camera is making life difficult for those deciding on compact EVIL shooter, the company’s considerably cheaper EX1 is beginning to look like a bargain these days. Shop around and you can pick it up for under £300. The EX1 isn't an interchangeable lens model but its 24mm f1.8, 3x zoom is certainly a winner in low light, with Samsung making claims that it’s the world’s brightest lens on a compact.

Read more : http://www.reghardware.com/2011/01/14/review_samsung_ex1/

Samsung TL500 Review

Samsung TL500 Full Review

Samsung's TL500 (EX-1 in Europe) is not your typical compact digital camera. The TL500 can function nicely as a point and shoot camera, but it was designed for photo enthusiasts. The very compact TL500 is attractive in an understated way, feels solid and stable in your hands, and features a robustly constructed all metal body with a genuine handgrip.

Most current point-and-shoots come with a flimsy wrist strap, but the TL500 sports a neckstrap which not only provides better protection against drops and bumps, but also saves a few seconds when a Kodak moment occurs since the camera is always at hand rather than in your pocket (or worse, at home). The TL500, unlike the auto exposure only point-and-shoots currently dominating the imaging marketplace, permits full manual control of exposure.
The TL500's first-rate 3x zoom (from legendary German lens maker Schneider-Kreuznach) features a very fast f/1.8 maximum aperture, which makes it almost a full f-stop faster (it lets in nearly twice as much light as the f/2.8 maximum apertures of the vast majority of current point-and-shoots) than most of its competition. Faster lenses are, everything else being equal, better than slower lenses because they substantially increase low light/natural light options for serious photographers.

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samsung EX1 Review

We review the Samsung EX1 - with its fast, bright lens, this compact will turn heads

Samsung have made huge progress in the compact camera market in a relatively short amount of time going from strength to strength. They have set their sights high attempting to offer a professional compact at an aggressive price point in the market, but can they deliver?
For a compact camera the body is a bit too bulky for a pocket and is better suited to being carried in a bag or small case. The camera body feels solid and well built with the lens protected safely behind the cap and the screen rotated inward out of harm.
A stand out feature for this model has to be it’s 3” rotating AMOLED screen. Perfect for shooting low down macro shots, composing self portraits and avoiding glare whilst taking shots. Colours and detail on the screen are clear and crisp. Perfect for both reviewing images and altering menu options.
Having a lens cap and swivel screen does bring drawbacks to a compact camera. One real advantage to having a compact is it’s accessibility. With the EX1 you will quite often miss shooting opportunities fiddling with the screen and lens cap. The additional optical viewfinder (sold separately) would change the way you used the camera and give it a more accessible feel.
Otherwise startup is smooth and control setup is made as simple as possible with the menu dials. Even the menus have a scroll wheel on the front so you can get in and navigate around them quickly.

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Spring is coming to Canterbury

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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.

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.

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.

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!’

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Fat Katherine

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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:

http://www.samsungimaging.net/2010/11/11/nx10_one-two-freddys-coming-for-you/

This time the expedition was to the “Fat Katherine.”

Samsung NX10 │ 1/60s │ f3.2 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

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.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/80s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/100s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 400

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.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/2s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 200

Samsung NX10 │ 1/40s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 200

Samsung NX10 │ 1/60s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/100s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

Samsung NX10 │ 1/60s │ f5.6 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

Samsung NX10 │ 1/50s │ f4.3 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

Samsung NX10 │ 1/30s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

Samsung NX10 │ 1.300s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

Samsung NX10 │ 1.000s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 200

Samsung NX10 │ 1/15s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 200

Samsung NX10 │ 1/50s │ f4.0 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

And last three my love Natasha :D

Samsung NX10 │ 1/320s │ f4.0 │ 50mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/80s │ f10.0 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

Samsung EX1 │ 1/90s │ f1.8 │ 5.2mm │ ISO 80

A Perfect Day for the Grand Canyon Tour!

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The Grand Canyon…I had heard about this place more than a thousand times!

Two weeks ago, I FINALLY saw the Grand Canyon!

It was a bright and perfect day for my tour. I left the hotel and headed to the Grand Canyon Airport around 10 A.M.

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1000s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

We took this cute tour bus. It was easy for the general public to see where we were headed.

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/9.0 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/25s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 400 │ 19.0mm

People were waiting for the helicopters and the airplanes. Our airplane was a bit late, so we had to wait about an hour.

Samsung NX100 │ 1/160s │ f/11.0 │ ISO 100 │ 29.0mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/350s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 125 │ 40.0mm

I was already tired even before the tour started when I finally boarded this airplane; however, I gave no complaints once I saw the view through the airplane window. I was flying over the Colorado River and the Hoover Dam!

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/9.0 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/350s │ f/3.9 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/500s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/500s │ f/4.6 │ ISO 80 │ 6.5mm

After the one hour flight, the airplane landed at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport. The airport was much colder than I thought; it felt close to freezing! I regretted not carrying my thick jacket.

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/750s │ f/4.9 │ ISO 80 │ 15.6mm

We started the bus tour in the park. The real Grand Canyon tour has started.

Samsung NX100 │ 1/160s │ f/10.0 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

It was my lunch! :)

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1000s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/750s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/350s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1000s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

These shots are from Mather Point which is the most popular vantage point of the Grand Canyon. The sky was so blue and the Grand Canyon made my jaw drop in awe! I felt like I was standing at the edge of the earth! My first impression of the Grand Canyon was perfect for me. :)

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1500s │ f/6.7 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/40s │ f/4.5 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/50s │ f/6.3 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 200 │ 42.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/40s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/5.6 │ ISO 400 │ 55.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/40s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 250 │ 19.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/40s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Bright Angel Lodge, a series of stone and wood buildings along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, was the second point we visited. Fortunately, we arrived just before sunset.

Samsung NX100 │ 1/8s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 800 │ 18.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/8s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 800 │ 18.0mm

On the way back to the Grand Canyon Airport, I was sleeping on the plane but I could imagine how beautiful the night view must have been.

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