First production tests from Samsung’s new super-camera (Imaging Resource).
First impression and quick review (SamsungCameraRumors).
Samsung NX1 real-world sample images (Dpreview).
One mroe thing: 300mm Samsung Lens Hands On at SamsungCameraRumors.
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I had high hopes for this sensor. Comparing high iso studio shots with the d7100 and the d7100 is better.
Of course it is. Not a surprise to me. Samsung’s sensors have always been lower performing compared to sony.
Yes but this has bsi so i thought it would have the edge.
I learnt one thing in three years with samsung nx: never be confident in them 🙂
I do have confidence in them. I think they will be in the top 3 one day. Things take time. I’m happy collecting up all the bargain lenses in the meantime.
You are so right: there is no hope Samsung will one day deliver an adequate camera for discerning photographers like you. Time to let go.
Not any Sony APS-C performs like this Samsung sensor (4k Video and 15 fps). I don’t see studio comparisons of RAW files on DPReview yet. IR depends too much on JPEG settings and I don’t think they account for different exposure times (i.e., some camera choose to expose longer which makes them appear better in side by side comparisons if tester doesn’t make sure exposure settings are the same and instead relies on auto exposure modes).
That must be a relief for you.
Now that you see that you were right all along and that Samsung has produced yet another sub par product in this new sensor, you know that nothing better will come from Samsung land for the next 2 to 3 years… you can now switch brands to Sony, Fuji or Nikon safely.
I mean… you’re not going to wait 3 more years for Samsung to deliver something up to your expectations are you?
Please, tell me you won’t…
Would you please offer me a x-t1 system with lenses, or a6000 with lenses, in exchange of my subpar nx equipment? If so, I’m in!
I ask this since nx is unsellable, as to my personal experience.
So you will just keep on complaining and throwing money away…? OK… that makes total sense…
Plus, what would you do with an XT1 setup? It has the DSLR form factor you do not like and is far from pocketable with any of the current excellent but pricey and relatively bulky Fuji lenses… that’s obviously not a camera for you.
Agreed, Iznogoud.
Apparently Samsung is the only mirrorless system out there. A monopoly that has demanded that technoworld suffer the indignity and hopelessness of being stuck with Samsung for better or worse…and obviously, for worse.
Sony sensors are better, so if only Sony made a rangefinder style body!!!
EVERYTHING should be rangefinder style…even if NONE of the previous bodies were (ie: EM5 update next year should be rangefinder style). Good grief…
If Samsung has always been lower performing and not giving you what YOU want, and you keep buying into the system, who is the failure here? I sure wouldn’t have kept investing in the system!
I own NX300, 12-24, 30, 45 and will get the 16-50pz for a travel/personal use setup I love compared to even my Canon SL1 even though it has no EVF. *GASP*
I will almost definitely get the NX1+16-50S+50-150S for paid work and the NX400 as well. I certainly wouldn’t keep putting money into Samsung if I didn’t like what they were doing. That would be stoooopid. :/
NOTE: nothing is unsellable. You can always sell stuff, not liking the loss you might take doesn’t mean you CAN’T sell it 😉
Unsellable means that no wise person would buy used nx stuff even at 50% of its value.
One day, when/if you try to sell your stuff, you’ll see.
As a non pro, it does not make sense, to me, to invest into another system, even if much better, like fuji or sony are, if I am not able to get back at least 50-60% of what I paid.
Face it, nx is a dead end. You probably pay a little less for the lenses compared to other systems, but when you want to sell, they are worth nothing.
So my only chance is hoping that sooner or later samsung makes a decent body, but I now think it’s more possible that it discontinues nx line after failing another time on the market.
I respectfully say, wrong sir.
Personally, I bought my NX300 refurbished, and the 30+45 used. I got the 12-24 new and will most likely get the pz new although I would definitely get a used one to save a little money. I knew nothing about Samsung until Nov 2013 and after really looking at them I was sure they would suit my needs even though I couldn’t try one first (can’t rent Samsung stuff from Lensrentals/Borrowlenses type sites like I usually do). I knew what I was getting into and certainly would only blame myself if I chose wrong, it’s called accountability 😉
Just because you don’t want to sell your NX gear for 50-60% what you paid doesn’t mean you CAN’T sell it. Means you won’t. There is a big difference! If you think you made a mistake going Samsung, sell for a loss and spend your hard earned money on a system you WANT. Take it as a lesson learned. That is what life is about anyway.
You keep digging deeper into the hole and then complain about Samsung as if they are forcing you at gun point. That is why you sound ridiculous when you complain about Samsung. You are holding Samsung responsible for your situation…*sigh* Why would you get the S lens if you think Samsung is a dead end????? That is a RIDICULOUS move made even more ridiculous when you complain about Samsung LOL!!!!!
You come on sites and act like a victim of Samsung and circumstance…as if you HAD to buy the 16-50pz AND the 16-50S. Who does that? If you aren’t sure of where the system is going and believe it is a dead end but keep buying lenses (one for over $1k) then there is something wrong with you.
You had no choice but to keep spending money? Who is forcing you to purchase? Samsung controls your credit card?
If I was as unhappy as you, I’d either take the loss selling or worst case scenario, give away the gear to someone (family/close friend) interested in photography but not able to afford a camera better than their cell phone. They would certainly appreciate it!
Even with a %50 sell, that will get you a good start in a Sony system (you’ll certainly get more than %50 for the 16-50s, especially once the NX1 comes out). Stop blaming others (ie Samsung) for what you keep buying. Speak with your money if you aren’t happy with Samsung and buy Sony/Fuji. Buying more Samsung stuff is sending the complete opposite message. 🙂
The voice of reason.
I am looking at iso 3200 and 6400 from IR for the NX1 and D7100 and come to a more contrasted conclusion… the Samsung shows way less noise at these ISO but also less details than the Nikon so it is clearly a matter of NR settings ans noise/détails compromise for these jpegs. My bet is that raws will be similar. At lower ISO though, the NX1 looks great!
Quite funny. Everywhere everytime the same discussions….
1. Just wait for real compariable RAWs – than you can judge!
2. Everybody speaks about HighIso. When do you take most of your photos? At day or at Night?
LowIso performance is much more important for most photographers.
To reply to your question: indoor, with a fast moving subject. Shutter speed of 1/100 minimum. Light is often not enough for anything lower than iso 1600. Of course I also use bouncing flash, but sometimes (often) this is not practical.