Samsung St60 Camera Manual Expert Control

The result of their slogan Why Capture Create is materialised with NX100, the latest hybrid mirrorless still camera that is equally usable to the beginners, the advanced shooters, and now the learning but adventuring image creators.

I like how the X100 recreates the retro look and feel faithfully - the aperture ring on the lens, the shutter and the EV dial, the self-timer knob, and the FUJINON and MADE IN JAPAN labels (and I wonder if the old shutter release really works on it).

Instead of an EVF, the X100 boasts a new development called Hybrid Viewfinder that overlaps shooting info on the optical viewfinder.

Fujifilm also downplays any branding on the front of the X100.

The X100 comes fitted with the large APS-C CMOS sensor at 12.3 mp, with a fixed focal length non-interchangeable Fujinon 23mm f2 lens equivalent to 35mm.

Fujifilm claims that RD effort is put in the ensure premium image quality and performance.

For that, we can only ascertain once the test review units are available.

I might consider getting it if the price is wildly attractive (but personally I dont think thats gonna happen).

Actually, the i-Function does benefit budding photographers and offers creative assistance in image control.

In almost every digital camera targeted at beginners, there are always some form of assisted shooting modes to help users in capturing images without worrying about the controls.

Samsung already has the Smart Auto and SCENE modes in their existing camera models.

With NX100, Samsung introduced this new feature called i-Function (symbolised by iFn) that allows advanced beginners more control in capturing images.

Samsung St60 Camera Manual Expert Control

The concept behind iFn is about offering a higher level of image control instead of just using the usual idiot-proof modes, yet not to the extent of a full-manual expert control.

Samsung implements this by centering the shooting experience around the lenses, one of the critical elements in creative photography.

With iFn lenses, the user can make the most elemental shooting adjustments by pressing the iFn button on the lens.

Although all the settings via the iFn can be adjusted on the NX100 body, the user using the iFn will not have to remember what settings are important to make an image and to look for the buttons on the NX100 to make the necessary changes.

Neither would the settings parameters obstruct the display from the scene that the user is shooting.

Using iFn, and depending on the shooting modes, the user can adjust the aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, ISO speed, and white balance.

The settings parameters will appear at the bottom part of the screen, unobtrusive from what you are shooting.

As the parameters are modified, the screen updates instantly to show the result of the change.

So, does the iFn provides skilled photographers like me with any real gain in shooting No it doesnt, as I still find it quicker to make exposure changes via the NX100 body (thats just my preference).

But I am elated to recommend this feature to the learning shooters.

In fact, the iFn will encourage users to move on from the idiot-proof modes to be more adventurous in controlling the images and experimenting with photography.

With the new iFn feature, Samsung is giving empowerment to the NX100 user.

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