On 19 April 2012 19:31, Darren Addy <pixelsmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > The only real downside in purchasing a Samsung digital camera is that > it would, no doubt, contain a Samsung sensor.
Darren, The new Samsung sensor (already found in the NX200) is much better than the old one. It's not at the level of Sony's 16MP pixie dust CMOS (as found on the K-5), but it's not that far behind. I always felt the two main things let down the NX10 were the sensor (at high ISOs) and its small buffer. The sensor has now been improved and I'm hoping the buffer has too, seeing as they're listing an 8 fps rate. It appears the EVF is also better, and the camera now has a swivel rear AMOLED. WiFi is a great addition (and not a gimmick in my view). Though not highlighted much, the NX20 now has a 2nd contol wheel on the back, in the Canon style of rotating dial around the 4-way controller: http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/articles/4755461255/NX20back.jpg?v=1474 I'm hoping that the video REC buttom can be customised to AF; that alone could convince me to buy it. Price (with new kit lens) is $1,100. I hope they also offer a body-only for $1,000 (or less!), which is what I'd want to buy. For those interested in comparing the new sensor with their eyes (not with DxO numbers), here it is on DPR: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/samsungnx200/18 I suggest choosing the NX10, K-5 and Sony NEX-7 as the comparison cameras and looking at the RAW files. For those wondering why Samsung shouldn't be dismissed, consider their prime lens line-up: - 16mm f/2.4 pancake - 20mm f/2.8 pancake - 30mm f/2 pancake - 55mm f/1.8 (pancake? to be released this year) - 60mm f/2.8 macro - 85mm f/1.4 And no, I am not paid by Samsung, nor have they loaned/gifted me any equipment. I bought an NX10 + 30mm f/2 last September and have been shooting with it exclusively since then. My K10D + 31 Ltd remain untouched on the shelf. Anyody want to buy a K10D...? Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
