The Samsung NX3000 mirrorless camera was introduced to the public in the summer of 2014 and became the oldest in the Samsung NX line of half-frame mirrorless cameras. If we compare this camera with the previous version of the NX210, then the developers have added a new processor, sensor and other not so significant changes. What is this new product capable of? Let's consider in more detail in our article.
Samsung NX3000 review
The body shape is traditional for mirrorless cameras. This is a standard parallelepiped, but there is a small tide on the right for convenience. The camera is durable and lightweight. The device itself is made of polycarbonate, glued with leatherette and made in retro style. There are the following types of colors: white, silver, black and brown. Small dimensions (122x63x40 mm) and weight of about 290 grams make the Samsung NX3000 camera indispensable. Feedback about her can only be heard positive.
The camera does not have a built-in flash, but an external one is included in the kit. For it (or for the GPS module) there is a hot shoe mount. There are USB and HDMI connectors, it is possible to mount a tripod. Comparing this model with its predecessorSamsung NX210, the control buttons have changed a bit - some have moved to the right, others to the left. In general, management is convenient, although there is one drawback. If the photographer has large hands and holds the camera firmly, there is a chance that he can press several buttons at the same time with his thumb.
The main thing that has been added is a large sliding display. It is possible to turn it up and down, it protrudes quite a bit beyond the dimensions of the camera. A reliable metal mount has been created that protects it from breakage. Such a display is indispensable when the photographer wants to take a view from above, that is, high. Or, conversely, low, for example, a crawling ant.
It is possible to turn 180° and take self-portraits. And if you turn the display and wink at it, then in 2 seconds your picture is ready! The display dimensions are 3.3 inches diagonally, the resolution is 20.3 megapixels (720 by 640 pixels), according to the technology it is an AMOLED touchscreen. The touch screen is, of course, a very convenient thing. It is possible to quickly configure the device, the browser even has an on-screen keyboard. But there are also disadvantages. You can't see anything in bright sunlight.
High resolution CMOS sensor, superb detail, amazing color reproduction, low noise, high quality pictures. A wide ISO range of ISO 100 to 25600 gives you the ability to shoot in low light with minimal blur both outdoors and indoors.indoors.
The camera has a fast shutter speed (1/4000 of a second), so every photographer can easily capture the various moments when you need to react quickly and not hesitate. Shooting speed - 5 frames per second - certainly deserves praise. Even budding photographers can take great pictures with the Samsung NX3000.
Optics and video
Samsung has released a dozen lenses from 12 to 200 mm for its NX3000 Kit. Most of them are equipped with OIS image stabilizer.
Samsung NX3000 Kit camera shoots beautiful Full HD video at 30 frames per second with a stereo microphone. User feedback indicates that the video is obtained with excellent elaboration of small details. And the H.264 format will help you record clips in MPEG4 format.
Additional features
Smartphone users will love the Home Monitor+, Remote Viewfinder Pro, Tag & Go features that allow you to transfer your footage to compatible devices. It is possible to instruct the NX3000 camera to monitor children and send messages to the parents' phone if the baby woke up or cried.
You can share your favorite pictures via NFC and Wi-Fi. MobileLink helps you send entire albums.
Package
When you buy a Samsung NX3000, you get a lens with an external flash, a charger, a strap, all necessary documents, a battery, a microUSB cable, andSee also a disc containing the latest Adobe Lightroom licensed program.
The feature of the built-in 20-50mm portable PZ lens with i-Function system is that it is possible to adjust the white balance, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, exposure with one button. You can charge the camera via the USB port either from a computer or from the mains.
Samsung NX3000 camera is beautiful style, great performance, low cost, high quality photos and videos. In a word, everything that a modern user needs.