14 DAY TRIAL // Samsung presented a few interesting products at this year's CES show, and among them we can mention its new flagship mirrorless camera (NX30) or the Android-powered Galaxy Camera 2.
Besides that, it also introduced a 60x dual-grip superzoom bridge, 4 new WB series compact cameras, and the company's first premium “S” designated lens, the 16-50mm f/2-2.8 S ED OIS.
Raf007 posted a picture on Dpreview forum that shows what looks like Samsung's roadmap regarding upcoming digital cameras. The user also provided new information regarding the maker's plans for the upcoming year.
If we take a closer look at this photo, we can clearly see that the company is planning to release a new entry-level NX3000 model. Moreover, the roadmap reveals that Samsung is working on a new flagship model that will probably be launched next year, since it has just announced the NX30.
In addition to that, the same source states that a water and dust-resistant 50-150mm f/2.8 lens is in development, having a release date set also for the coming year.
The rumors don't stop here, as the user reports that Samsung is also working on a fixed 300mm f/2.8 lens that already had a prototype released back in 2011.
Other bits of information discussed at the conference refer to Samsung's NX30 AF speed, which, thanks to an improved hybrid NX AF System II, is now 30 percent faster than the NX300, can focus better in low-light conditions, and has a shorter shutter lag.
The newly announced premium “S” lens (16-50mm f/2-2.8 S ED OIS) is reported to have better image stabilization that can compensate camera movement, allowing you to take clear, sharp pictures with up to four stops lower than usual exposure settings without OIS. Moreover, the lens is capable of focusing faster than the current 45mm f/1.8.
For the moment, there's no additional information about what Samsung might announce at next month’s CP+ show. Stay tuned as we try to find out more on the matter.