Michael Barkowski

Michael Barkowski

Lives in Canada Canada
Has a website at http://www.tonalscape.com
Joined on Sep 14, 2004
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  • That's easy. Leica S, 35mm f2.5, 70mm f2.5, 120mm f2.5 Macro Now, where do I sign up?
  • Leaks are one thing, announcements are another, and products delivered are yet another thing. NX-R was leaked in the same way, October 2012....

  • I was very impressed by some of the NX lenses, and the relatively nice array of physical controls on some of the other cameras, which had a Pentax-like feel. Samsung is distinguishing themselves...

  • I was very impressed by some of the NX lenses, and the relatively nice array of physical controls on some of the other cameras, which had a Pentax-like feel. Samsung is distinguishing themselves...

  • I was very impressed by some of the NX lenses, and the relatively nice array of physical controls on some of the other cameras, which had a Pentax-like feel. Samsung is distinguishing themselves...

  • Another thought as well ... it should be interesting to compare with the Sony A3000 and try to justify the $1300 difference in price.

  • I would have been more impressed if they added two different initials. Instead of HD, how about WR?

  • Unusual priorities. A $1700 bundle, and there is no standard zoom available other than the basic 18-55mm. Not even a third-party option. And yet they have announced an NX fisheye.

  • Kodak digicams are no more - this looks like the replacement.

  • Created user reviews Great lens
    Very sharp, with nice rendering.  Focus may hunt at the long end.  Good build quality.  The image stabilization was not quite as good as I expected.
  • Created user reviews My take
    A quick note on a few highlights of my experiences with this camera; a mix of good and bad. The menu navigation of the main menu is peerless and a model for others to follow.  The flashy...
  • Created discussions Goodbye, and thanks
    Hi folks, just thought I would send a note to say thanks for all the great help and camaraderie. I am leaving to "pursue other interests" ;) There are a lot of helpful and pleasant users here, and...
  • Higher dynamic range at high ISO is good news. 2 months for NEX-6, 6 months for NX-300.  Have I got that right? On the subject of sensor size, optimization for a larger depth of field is often nice...
  • Interesting. I wonder why they didn't test the 20mm f2.8. It's pretty easy to find, I think. NEX has a 30mm getting the same score as the NX 30mm f2, although the NEX is a Sigma and is a stop...
  • Since Midwest is too tired, will someone else explain to me, since I generally shoot static subjects, why you would want to keep TTL OVF for shooting moving subjects, since TTL OVF requires a...
  • It's the reason I ended up with Samsung.  They really ought to do an i-Fn version.
  • Replied in wedding photos
    The 60mm macro is cheaper and lighter than the 85mm and can be used for portraits as well as closeup of the rings.
  • Replied in SPECS!
    That right there is the justification for this design, and it depends on i-Fn, which no other brand has. Although you can change but one setting using i-Fn while looking through the viewfinder, one...
  • 3 times "unlucky". I wasn't going to expound with details, but since you chose to challenge the validity of my assessment ... The NX100 had electrical issues and was not fixed after three attempts...
  • I've had three Samsung cameras and two Samsung mobile phones, and every single one of them had hardware issues.  Yes, this can happen with any brand, and cameras are not particularly high on the...
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