Samsung GALAXY K zoom is the product of the integration of Samsung mobile phone and Samsung camera, which provides convenience and technical support for taking photos/photography with mobile phone. Samsung GALAXY K zoom was released on April 30th, 20 14, and its name probably means Samsung GALAXY (mobile terminal) k (cross-border product) zoom (camera).
▲ Mobile phone status when shooting.
According to the parameter configuration, Android OS 4.4 system is adopted, which supports GSM/WCDMA/ Unicom 4G and 4.8 inches 1280x720 pixels. The most important and most concerned camera configuration for Bian Xiao: 10x optical zoom and optical image stabilization, and of course xenon flash. The focal length range is 4.4-44mm(35mm equivalent focal length is 24-240mm), and 20.7 million pixels 1/2.3 inch COMS. Shutter speed 16s- 1/2000s.
Try the overall feeling (don't think I'm verbose-): If you ask me what I will bring anytime and anywhere, I will not hesitate to say it's a mobile phone. Even when sleeping, the mobile phone may be inseparable. Mobile phone has become an indispensable personal item in my life. I am a photography enthusiast. It is also necessary to take a camera when you go out. Sometimes I am lazy, and I don't always bring a SLR camera or a micro-camera. Since Samsung began to integrate mobile phones and cameras last year, I suddenly felt that I had a new choice. However, last year's Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom did not attract me. At first, I felt that the shape design was really unacceptable, and it was a bit strange to hold it. The second is that the UI and menu design of the photo also make me feel at a loss and not very easy to use. In short, it's a bit like a combination of a mobile phone and a camera.
However, when I got the Samsung GALAXY K zoom, I felt completely different. It is much better than the previous generation, and it also makes me like this "mobile phone camera" that can combine my real life with my photography hobby. Although it can't be compared with Samsung's own smart camera, it is no longer so abrupt from a camera phone. "Slimming down", "Rich in functions", "More photo modes" and "Much more fun" are my biggest feelings, and making a phone call is no longer as awkward as holding a camera. The quality of the photos taken is equivalent to that of the card machine, and the night scene shooting ability and slow shutter shooting can even catch up with the level of entry-level micro-single, and the effect is considerable. In fact, don't take so many shooting modes with its current mobile phone. One M file is enough for photographers to take many good photos, and mobile phones can also take large movies. Of course, you'd better buy some portable mobile phone photography accessories.
In my opinion, Samsung GALAXY K zoom has 10 times optical zoom, optical anti-shake, manual adjustment shooting and rich shooting modes, which can be regarded as the title of "the strongest camera phone" at present. It's no problem to use a good camera and a good mobile phone to send friends and Weibo.
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What kind of people is suitable for Samsung GALAXY K zoom? From the point of view of photography, Bian Xiao suggested people who like taking pictures and sharing things around them anytime and anywhere, as well as photographers like Bian Xiao. From the perspective of mobile phones, Samsung GALAXY K zoom is similar to its flagship S5 in all aspects. Unicom's 3G JD.COM is priced at 3,699 yuan, and the mobile 4g JD.COM is priced at 3,999 yuan. The price is similar to that of most mobile phones on the market, as long as you can accept the price.
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Samsung GALAXY K zoom appearance experience
Samsung GALAXY K zoom changed the bloated and chubby style of S4 zoom before, and became thinner as a whole, similar to its latest S5.
▲ Samsung GALAXY K before and after zooming.
▲ Back cover lens
▲ Turn on the lens state
The front appearance of Samsung GALAXY K zoom is the same as other Samsung phones, and there is no difference. The biggest difference is that the lens on the back is like a big eye, which is a telescope with zoom 10 times. From the sense of design, the lens is modeled after the telescopic principle of the card machine. When you don't take pictures, the lens won't come out by itself. In the closed state, there is also a "lens cover" in the card machine, so you don't have to worry about damaging the lens when making a phone call. If it is in the eyes of the younger generation, if you use this mobile phone to make a phone call, they will think that your mobile phone is very unique and personalized; In the eyes of some older people, it will be strange to say that you take pictures with a mobile phone similar to a camera, and you can't understand the pursuit of young people now. Everyone will have a different opinion.
Another feature of Samsung GALAXY K zoom is that it has a separate camera button. Below its right side, the horizontal and vertical shots are ergonomic and easy to take pictures. Just like a camera, focus with a half shutter and then take a picture. However, the only drawback is that this camera button can't wake up the camera function in the phone independently in the case of black screen. In the future, I hope that Samsung can introduce corresponding improved firmware to save this trouble. It can be understood that I am afraid that the lens will suddenly stretch out during handling, causing unnecessary power consumption. If I suddenly stick it out of my pocket, it will be scary O () O)
Usually, the volume key is used for zooming when taking pictures, or you can touch it on the screen to zoom.
Then there is its flash, using a hernia flash that is rare in professional camera phones. This kind of flash can simulate sunlight as much as possible, making the photos softer after flashing.
▲ back cover
As for Samsung's overall design style, I won't think so much about playing with the camera. I consulted some experts on mobile phones and said that it is made of plastic products with wire drawing technology, and the back cover is imitation leather plastic, which looks very high-end and reduces some production costs. Some people like all-metal products, and some people also like lightweight plastic products, depending on what they think.
Finally, except for some of the functions mentioned above, other places are the same as the usual mobile phone style. In any case, it is completely different from the previous S4 zoom. Needless to say, just look at the comparison chart.
Summary: The most powerful thing about Samsung GALAXY K zoom is that it integrates the DC telephoto lens into the mobile phone, which can also make the mobile phone light and thin. This button is also optimized for taking pictures. I remember the old S4 zoom camera buttons were as big as the card machine, which made it easier for people to be a camera. Samsung K zoom is not the same as this feeling. Camera buttons are also hidden on the side of the phone, with the same button habits and different design styles. 10x optical zoom is not like the digital zoom of other mobile phones. The quality of digital zoom at telephoto end is inferior to that of optical zoom. Samsung K zoom with 10x optical zoom lens can become the strongest camera phone.
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Samsung GALAXY K zoom quality, 10x zoom performance.
The picture quality of Samsung GALAXY K zoom is comparable to that of many small digital cameras at present, and there is little difference in details from high sensitivity to resolution. Here are some simple comparisons:
Scaling performance comparison
▲ Zoom performance comparison (100% enlarged screenshot)
As we all know, it is basically unrealistic for a camera phone with digital zoom to take pictures of distant scenery, and everything taken is blurred, that is, the definition is not enough. After adding optical zoom, Samsung K zoom has a unique advantage in this respect. From the comparison of pictures, Samsung K zoom still presents a very delicate and clean picture after changing the light for 10 times, while some impurities have appeared in ordinary small digital cameras, and the color has also shifted. Needless to say, compared with the iPhone 5S with digital zoom, the definition is not an order of magnitude at all (I need to apologize here, it is unreasonable to compare the image quality with optical zoom and digital zoom, and Bian Xiao is just to let everyone know the difference more clearly).
Contrast of daytime clarity in sufficient light.
▲ Wide-angle contrast (100% enlarged screenshot)
Similarly, in the case of the same light, the photos taken by Samsung K zoom at the wide-angle end are very clean. However, small digital cameras and iPhone 5S are often blurred and the pictures are grainy. In terms of clarity, Samsung K zoom performed well.
Contrast of night scene definition
▲ Night scene contrast 100% enlarged screenshot
When shooting in automatic mode, the performance of ordinary small digital cameras at night is not better than that of Samsung K zoom. The obvious performance is that the small digital camera is blurred and has a color cast on the five-pointed star. Samsung K zoom still keeps most of the details, and the comparison of Samsung K zoom in camera is still the same, not to mention its camera level in mobile phones.
Sensitivity comparison of each gear
▲ Sensitivity comparison
In the sensitivity comparison of various gears, the performance of Samsung K zoom surprised me. I can still see the details under the highest ISO-3200, and this is an enlarged 100% detail map. I'm not surprised that the camera's ability to take pictures can achieve such an effect. It is rare that the camera effect of mobile phone can be so sensitive. Comparatively speaking, Samsung K zoom is available in ISO-400, and some noise gradually appears in ISO-800, and the highest noise is acceptable in ISO- 1600.
From the performance of sensitivity, the overall level is similar to that of a small digital camera, and the highest ISO-3200 can be used flexibly. Usually, ISO-3200 is enough for shooting night scenes, and there is no need for the mobile phone to be higher.
Summary: The most surprising thing about Samsung K zoom is the optical zoom of 10 times. The picture quality from 24 mm to 240 mm makes people feel very good. The enlarged image of 100% captured in this paper is an edge image, and the overall picture sense can be very clean and clear. It can be said that taking pictures in the mobile phone is very powerful. Through the zoom observation of 10 at the telephoto end, the imaging of small digital cameras is not as good as that of Samsung K zoom, not to mention other mobile phones. If you don't want to bring a camera, Samsung K zoom will be your good choice. It is not only a communication tool, but also the strongest camera phone, which is very convenient.
Basic settings of Samsung GALAXY K zoom camera function
Samsung GALAXY K zoom will have more settings in the camera than many other camera phones, and the adjustable options are more in line with the style of professional camera phones. It also adds a signature function, which can be understood as both the copyright of your shot and the personalized setting.
▲ Basic settings
▲ Expand Settings
Samsung GALAXY K zoom filter function and shooting mode
Samsung GALAXY K zoom adds a lot of S4 styles to the camera function of the mobile phone, and the interface control is biased towards the latest S5 mobile phone. In terms of filters, you can also customize and save them as tones through professional advice, or download them through professional advice. There are filters for short films and still photos.
▲ Filter function
Photographing modes include automatic mode, professional advice mode, program, beauty, panorama, virtual journey, HDR, night, continuous shooting, smart selfie, manual, children, scenery, dawn, snow scene, macro mode, food, banquet/indoor, action freezing, waterfall, dynamic photos, audio shooting, surround shooting, silhouette, sunset, fireworks and so on. As long as you are creative enough, you can take many very interesting photos.
▲ shooting mode
▲ shooting mode
Among them, several modes such as waterfall, fireworks, panorama and light track need to be fixed on the mobile phone for shooting, so it is recommended to buy relevant mobile phone photography accessories.
Especially after adding P-file program exposure and M-file manual exposure, it has the same shooting concept as a digital camera, and it is a very good "camera" by combining 10x optical zoom and various shooting modes. Probably this sentence can be summed up as "you are responsible for framing and pressing the shutter, and the rest is given to Samsung GALAXY K zoom". People who don't know photography can also take many good photos with it.
Post-editing/studio
The photos taken by Samsung GALAXY K zoom mobile phone may not achieve the effect they want to take, but it can't be said that its post-editing is also very powerful. As for the video editing software Bian Xiao, I haven't tried it. It is very simple to use the image retouching tool that comes with Samsung GALAXY K zoom. All PS methods can be compared with most mobile apps, and beautiful effects can be achieved without downloading Mito Xiu Xiu or other retouching tools.
Post-editing is also a necessary means for a good photo source. After fine-tuning and trimming, the photos taken will look much better than those made directly in JPG.
▲ Adjust the composition and size later.
▲ Tone adjustment
▲ Effect/filter adjustment
▲ Post-photo
▲ decorations
Samsung GALAXY K zoom shoots samples.
As mentioned above, Samsung GALAXY K zoom has a variety of shooting modes, which can take many creative photos, so that mobile phone photos can be played without any APP. Let's take a look at the samples that Bian Xiao took with it.
▲ Macro mode
▲ Waterfall mode
▲ ray trajectory
▲ Orbital continuous shooting
▲ Pan photo
▲ Surround shooting
▲ Night shooting
▲ 10x optical zoom shooting
▲P-file program exposure
▲ 10x optical zoom shooting
▲ Action solidification
▲ Rich color mode
▲ food pattern