As often as we can, we like to put the cameras that we test into the hands of working photographers to find out what they think. Recently we gave the new Samsung NX1 to Jordan Stead, staff photographer at SeattlePI.com, and ventured out to nearby Carkeek Park in Seattle to photograph the seasonal salmon run.
A seasoned shooter accustomed to pro camera bodies, Jordan gave the NX1's hybrid AF system and 28.2MP BSI-CMOS sensor a good workout. The fast-moving salmon proved to be excellent test subjects, and only one camera was harmed in the making of this video. And it wasn't the NX1. We hope you enjoy this video as much as we enjoyed making it!
Samsung's camera division has been bought lock, stock, and barrel, by Nikon, at a friendly price, one persumes, while Nikon in turn has promised it will henceforth depend on Samsung sensor chips.
So what will happen to the NX line?! Samsung has stopped manufacturing, that's already known, but will Nikon sell the Samsung NX1 as Nikon NX1, or what?!
The joy of photography must be based on wearing gloves...
...and not on using cameras, who get firmware upgrades with additional features.
In a few month, you will sweat in winter gloves...
...in a few month the NX1 will have even more features and functionality. :-)
Meanwhile we are at firmware 1.21 for the NX1,
which added a lot more features to the camera and even more speed, than it had as dpreview made this video.
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But wait, you are probably searching for gloves... ...or need a camera that makes your hands sweat, even in wintertime...
Well, the NX1 is maybe even too cool for that - even in 4k video mode. ;-)
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Anyway - deep warm pockets are nice to have, if you can't dig those gloves...
...however, a fully functional mirrorless camera at temperatures, where you want those gloves, is a nice prove, that you don't need a old mechanical camera, or a DSLR, even if it is really cold. :-D
i owned samsung nx300. i sold all canon sl canon 6d 7d and all my L lens. if u dont own a canon 5dIII pr 1DX. then the nx300 plus 45mm f1.8 cost total 450. can beat all of canon and nikon crop frame easily. Right now I am enjoying NX Galaxy and 85mm 1.4 from Samsung. Want too see my work ? Http://500px.com/dslr101 or http://Flickr.com/photos/dslr101
I got Sony a7 full frame and I end up sold it after 2 weeks. Sony full frame is nice. But quality not surprise me. Also the noise just OK. Lens quality ? Thousands dollars and missed many lens. Sorry to say this. But Samsung have great quality and everything on lens. Go amazon. Search NX Lens. Read the review. They are usually under 350 for new. 250 for used. And bring good quality like L series of Canon. But they small. Lightweight. Compact. I hate my 50mm 1.2L and 6D. Too heavy.
Dude - what are you smoking. Samsung is at least as good as "name brands" (I think you are misusing this term, or at least not using it the same way 99% of people use it on this site). Samsung has some very good lenses. You may be thinking of Samyang? But even then - those are some good lenses too. Can't figure it out.
Shame on u. A fan boy of Canon. If u want review something. U have to used it first. I owned canon sl1 7d 6D and Nikon 7500 3200. With many L lens. I picked Samsung after all. Only canon 5DIII and Nikon high end full frame can beat my little Samsung nx300 with 45 f1.8. Go 500px.com/dslr101 and see my pictures with Samsung and how many followers I have. Shame on canon. Just try to make money . Nikon and Sony are better . They build quality for their fan. But Sony lost their path long time ago
the body is huge, this camera defeats its own purpose, wasnt the point of mirrorless to reduce size and weight? im sure its a nice camera, but who would buy this for 1800$> over a d610 thats cheaper rrp?
bigger being the operative word, as for lenses-huge lol, sony knows the benefits too, especially when it comes to size, but, what would they know? to qualify my statement, i will say this cam has some gr8 specs and features nonetheless, but, i still feel they missed the point of mirrorless csc when they designed this cam/
in a huge way too-and that > is the essence of the fail, in my op/
i dont need to overlook the benefits when using something else, i can have all those benefits and the size reduction too, or is this concept at variance with your samsung marketing strategy?
The first perception of that somehow unusual made video on a gear side may be a bit misleading...
...but if you consider the scene, where they gave misleading hints to features, which are not missing, but already there, you will see, that it is more a nicely made entertaining video, than a (informative) advertisement:
Just a little reminder for those, who haven't found the OK button yet, to change the AF positioning:
Advertisement or entertainment it really was short on hard facts. They could have said "We really like this camera" and be done with it in 10 seconds. :-)
...but they also hint at the very good quality of the Samsung S lenses, especially the 50-150mm...
...and this is something which is also true - because (beside the NX1) I also have that lens and I'm still amazed by its optical and mechanical quality...
...so, it may have taken additional 10 seconds, to add, that they also like, the S lenses, very much. :-)
Just one question about the Samsung NX1. Will a future firmware update enable smooth, cinematic focus changes while shooting video?
Recently purchased a Samsung NX1 and the 16-50mm f/2-2.8 lens to test. I believe the NX1 is a better camera than anything available from Canon. I am testing it with an eye to buying 3 bodies and several lenses. There is currently only one small problem preventing me from moving forward. Everything works great except that the focus changes so quickly when shooting video that it is jarring to watch.
As far as the image quality, resolution, size, weight, feature set and handling of the NX1, it seems just about perfect to me. My numerous tests show the Samsung NX1 using h.265 codec captures noticeably better quality video than the 70d All-I codec with less than 1/9 the file size!
It breaks my heart to think of returning it to B&H Photo. Unfortunately I can't use it for delivering pro video.
The easiest way, to avoid the situation you describe, is:
either you override AF with manual focus, or to switch to manual focus (both is possible on the lens) and use the focus range limiter with the 50-150 mm lens...
I don't believe, that the 16-50mm lens is suited for the purpose you describe here:
Im a pro, and I use auto focus from time to time. (Sony A65). The reason that I'm interested in the NX1 is that i can use autofocus in all settings, which my A65 can't.
...and the Sony has bigger and heavier lenses with worse IQ - especially in the corners of the frame, that only a image circle with APS-C size is really usable for landscape photography...
...and without lens it is useless and with lens it is neither smaller, nor lighter, than the NX1...
...and the lenses are, what you keep, in the long term, and mostly the more expensive part of your equipment.
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You are free to post my hints as comment to a Sony 7-II test... ;-)
...and please add that the Sony is slower than a NX1 and the video quality of the Sony is also lacking.... :-)
And A7-II does 15fps @28MP and 4K video? Why anyone needs 1DX or D4 then, which lacks IBIS, has lower MP, much heavier and much, much more expensive? :D
The closest comparison is Canon's 7D mk2 @ 1649 (APS-C and 10fps) and I think NX1 is priced quite right.
Usee, what exactly are these great NX lenses you seem to be referring to? Which one are you thinking of for a comparison? Some of them are big and heavy and others are crap (relatively). I don't think the NX competes. The Sony + lens may not be much lighter if at all, but the point the NX isn't offering a big size advantage in practical terms to make up for its smaller sensor.
The Sony obviously can use a huge number of non-Sony lenses using an adaptor.
@Usee: Be very careful when comparing lenses across systems and formats. Review sites like lenstip, photozone or slrgear use different cameras with different resolutions to test lenses. The 55/1.8 and 35/2.8 are full frame lenses, optimised for larger image circles, with totally diiferent FOV than the lenses you compare with. They don't need the same lp/mm to provide sharper images overall (FF) compared to smaller formats, since the lp/mm needs to be multiplied by the sensor dimension for the final lp/ph (Voigtl. 25/0.95 achieves over 82lp/mm, but due to the crop lp/ph is equal to a FF lens with 40lp/mm, for example). The 55/1.8 achieves comparable acuity on APSC (corners better from 2.8 on, choose A6000, too). On FF it is able to achieve much higher resolution (change camera to A7r boosts acuity far over the results of the 85/1.4). The 35/2.8 gets you to 4500lp/ph (3300lp/ph at the borders), the 20mm samsung to 3200 (2300) respectively (similar AOV, otherwise it doesn't make sense).
[... continued]. I like the Samsung lenses, for most they provide a very good price/performance ratio (I'm not a Sony fanboy). Nevertheless if we compare to FF we always need to factor in the advantage of the larger sensor when it comes to noise and resolution. If I were to shoot only static scenes and like manual shooting, I would go Sony immediately. If APSC is sufficient and tracking is part of your shooting style the NX1 seems to be a great choice. So far, they still have difficulties competing with a D810 or D750 in that respect (very good and affordable lenses, excellent tracking). But the difference shrinks more and more and who knows what we can expect from an A9 or NX2.
I said, that the Samsung lens are (optically) at least in the same ballpark, like the Sony, or even the Zeiss lenses.
And this is the case.
They resolve higher - especially in the corners of the frame...
...and they resolve higher than the APS counterparts and not only higher than some FF lenses.
I only showed those examples, because they prove my claim, that Samsung lenses are optically better than Sony / Zeiss lenses.
That comparing FF lp/mm to APS lp/mm and different pixel size etc. also plays a role for the overall performance in conjunction with the sensor behind is another case and not applicable to the comparison with the APS lenses from Sony and Zeiss in my example.
The DxO value for the 85mm Samsung lens would be even better, if taken into account, that it was tested in conjunction with a 20 MP sensor and not with a 24MP sensor, like the Sony. Thus the Samsung would have probably a 16MP sharpness equivalent instead of a 14MP.
They have to be, because otherwise they get another disadvantage besides the smaller light sensitive area. Again, lenses for smaller formats need to be sharper than fullframe lenses. The better m43 lenses are sharper than APSC and FF lenses (reaching more than 80 lp/mm). That's normal. It is furthermore much more difficult to make lenses for a larger sensor, especially if weight is a concern. The Zeiss Otus duo, considered the best lenses available reach a little more than 50lp/mm at their best FL. Does it mean they are optically inferior to the Samsung 85/1.4? Because of this, saying APSC lenses are optically superior is lacking substance. IMO one should compare lenses with similar AOV (determines certain compromises in design).The 55/1.8 is still better in the corner, DXO clearly shows this. The corner performance is furthermore dependent on the sensor cover glass, the NEX7 is known for delivering a specially bad performance here (e.g. Zeiss Touit perform better on the Fuji camera).
...I have proven my claim with examples, because others had their doubts.
You raise another discussion, which is not wrong, but just another discussion to a related, but not to the same theme. If you want to discuss this, we can meet in the Samsung forum.
But I think, we won't disagree that much, on the theme you raised... ...as long as you realize, that your theme is not the same that was formerly discussed here.
Not convinced. You say they are not usable for landscape. 35/2.8 gives you excellent sharpness (4500lp/ph center, 3300 at the edges. More than enough for great landscape shots and NOT heavy). Zeiss Loxia will be very nice, too). Samsung 16 and 20 are not that stellar according to reviews, the 16 has extreme field curvature. 70-200 is comparable in weight size and price to 50-150/2.8 (logical, as they are equivalent) and reaches over 4000 lp/ph across the frame at 135mm, for example. So Sony lenses are certainly not bigger and heavier with worse IQ as you claim. Equivalent lenses are always of similar size and weight. Only lenses able to provide much shallower DOF like the 2.8 zooms on FF or very fast primes will be larger, but there are almost no equivalent lenses on smaller formats for those (like 56/0.9 on APSC -> 85/1.4 on FF).
I don't have to convince you, especially not because:
35 mm lens for landscape shots...
...says it all... :-D
...and if you are stitching a panorama, you can throw almost the half of the image circle away, because otherwise, the stitched panorama would look strange.
Look at this example (12-24mm Samsung lens at 15mm setting):
Looking at the first creditable review from CSTV. Clearly Chris and Jordon think this is a good camera but not with out its glitch. My most concern is still the AF. The only mirrorless seem to be doing well in low light focusing is Panasonic. It is funny that if CSTV is right, this camera can do good high ISO....but all that good is wasted when you can't get a lock. As a Fuji user I have the first hand experience of that.
Also one thing I want to say about the 16-50 Zoom (HowaboutRAW don't get too excited). It does give you that one extra stop on the wide end. 16mm at 2.0 is very useful in night street shooting and its price is not that much more expensive than others 2.8 that cover just 16-35.
I think for most people will still sit on the side line and wait, either for it to drop price or for the next generation.
CSTV used the smallest available single autofocus field size for capturing falling water drops with the slowest AF lens available for NX mount!
Here you can see what happens in dark conditions and in low light+ low contrast conditions, if you use the NX1 in conjunction with the 45 mm lens: (you can see the metering in those videos for the light conditions)
Samsung still have an issue with brand recognition in the West as a serious camera brand. Hi-tech gadgets like smartphones and TVs are not generally equated with 'serious' technology like cameras.
This is a shame because this camera really deserves a serious look, and so do the lenses. It also makes me wonder where Nikon and Canon would be in terms of sales now if you negated the draw of brand recognition.
However, it proves (if it needed proving) that DSLRs are rapidly running out of anything new to offer in the face of technological progress on mirrorless cameras. Every announcement in the last 3 years has been an incremental upgrade, most of which fixed bugs that should not have existed.
I am in a holding pattern, but the traditional camera companies risk going to the wall if they don't pony up a response. Maybe not immediately, but soon enough.
Well now there are medium format DSLR using CMOS sensors, that's new.
The resolution of the Nikon D800 is far from an incremental upgrade.
For years, pro DSLRs, like the D800 or Canon 7D had much better buffering than almost all mirrorless systems. And FF low pixel count DSLR bodies allowed for much better high ISO performance--and no the Sony A7S has not caught up to the Nikon Df.
Samsung has some amazing lenses, and then some very good ones, the buffer on NX cameras generally wasn't great for years, and the NX20 was horrid.
The D800 is not exactly new, it has already been replaced. The 7Dii was a very long time coming, and there was no technical reason for the buffer to be so small on the previous camera. Neither of these cameras are a breakthrough in any respect. Moreover, at 29MP the Samsung is not far off the resolution of the D800.
I cannot, in all honesty, think of a reason why I would choose the 7D over the NX1. Previous Samsung cameras didn't interest me at all, but this one is completely different.
And the D800 was a significant change upon first release.
From the raws I've seen, the Canon 7D II is a better high ISO camera by at least one stop than the Samsung NX1. However I've not yet shot my own raws with the NX1.
I am seriously impressed with this camera, and I didn't expect to be. It clicks almost all the right boxes for me, although I'm not sure about the lens choice and the weight of the system; m43 is probably much more lightweight. But honestly, this is how you design a modern camera system.
To clarify the AF issues introduced by a user error within another site, but also discussed here, I have shot two AF test videos at low and at very low light conditions which show my NX1 with 45 mm lens attached autofocusing:
Nikon D750 on Dpreview video, ISO 3200, F5.6, 1/30. I know you are a big Samsung fan, nevertheless I wait for a thorough test to reveal flaws and merits. It looks to be a nice camera, though (without Sony raw compression). I'm tempted by this and A7rii (if it comes out).
No one did a proper test on this yet. But remember this. Even if it's just 50% the nx1 gets just as many sharp shots in as the 7d mk2 with a 75% hitrate. But with 28 mp. Samsung did some crazy stuff to get 15 fps at 28mp
Is there a timed limited in the "Fearured" section.... interesting!!!
To DPR, although a very well done video, people obviously spotted the AD taste in it. Moving forward I think if DPR need to retain its authtisity, there has to be more criticism. You regularly hear Chris from CSTV and Kai from DRTV heavily criticise product flaw. The classic being Kai call Nikon DF absolute disappointment (or did he say junk, can't remember). That is a move with guts, DPR should consider such a direction.
We're not going to trash a camera that we really like, just to introduce some skewed sense of 'authenticity'. We clearly flag the things that frustrated us about the NX1 in this video but overall it's a very strong product.
OK I have gone back to your video and run it all through again. The only criticism was made around the 10 minutes mark and the 15 minutes mark, and for very brief moment.
Now lets compare to what CSTV has done. They have also said many nice things about NX1, but they question its auto focus performance. Then the significant problem of the H.265 4K codec it use, and also the ISO performance where it suddenly snap after 1600. I am not saying DPR should go bashing cameras, but the amount of audience that DPR attracts means that there should be more leg room for DPR to criticizes more and make reader aware of pitfalls. A typical example of that would be the recent review of 7DM2 from DXOmark. I wish DPR can do something like that.
Form the review(s) so far we already know that the image quality is good, the lens is good, the body is well build, excellent touch screen and interface.....etc
I would love to see how the AF performs in extreme demanding environment like sports event and extreme low light situation. Especially how it compares to 7DM2 and A77M2. Also a touch on the H.265 codec and how DPR look at Samsung as a system would be nice.
BTW on the ISO6400 your image has much less noise than the ones shown in CSTV. The only reason I can think of is they seem to take a bigger magnification of the image. I guees I will test this out myself in Samsung center when they have it in display :)
I have never considered Samsung as a variable option. This article convince me to at least take a close look at this Samsung NX1. I currently shot Nikon D800 and am highly satisfied with it. I am considering the D750 for my everyday camera and would have bought one had it have built-in GPS. Regardless, this Samsung NX1 seems to have better USEFUL features than the Nikon D750.
I'll keep my D800 and Nikkor lenses. Perhaps I could purchase adaptors for Nikkor to Samsung instead of making one by myself.
You will be better off getting a second D810, why go down to a inferior overpriced camera from a different system? Don't expect class Nikon AF, white balance and exposure from the NX1. You are also not getting any significant size or weight advantage. http://camerasize.com/compact/#572.105,557.36,ha,t
I will not even mention battery life.
Samsung NX1 with 16-50mm f/2.0-2.8 "S" Lens is $2800, quite steep for a crop camera in my opinion.
The D750 is better high ISO camera than either the D800 or the Samsung NX1.
However good Samsung lenses are optically better than anything from Nikon, or Canon. And that f/2.0-2.8mm 16-50mm is optically amazing.
The D750's AF system for shooting video is really not great. While the Samsung's video AF is at least very good. (Yes, I've played with the NX1 a bit.)
If you care about high ISOs and have good Nikon lenses there is much to recommend the D750, but it has drawbacks--like having to use Zeiss manual focus lenses to equal the best Samsung NX lenses.
@Everlast - Do you have a Nikon D800, D810, and D750? Have you had your hands on these cameras, it so, how many shots have you taken with each? What was the extent of your test? What is the extent of your expertise with the D800?
Do you know why I am considering Samsung NX1? Do you know my background in and knowledge of Photography?
I did not say I was going to buy the Samsung NX1, I was going to consider that camera but I was not getting it blindly. After posting, I research the NX1 and concluded it does not meet my criteria.
The D810 lacks ONE feature that is very important to me, hence, I will not get one D810.
@Howabout - High ISO is NOT important to me. The H1 (ISO 25,600) is more than adequate for the type of photography I do. I have NOT use any Samsung camera, hence, I cannot compare Samsung lens against Nikkor lenses. Are you saying you have Samsung NX1 and Samsung 16~50mm f/2.0-2.8 lens? To make comparison, do you also have a Nikon DX body, say D90, D300, D7100 and a Nikkor lenses? I also have Nikon DX body and few DX lenses which I use for my everyday camera. For serious photography, I use the Nikon D800 and appropriate lens for the type of photography.
I am NOT interested in Video capability of my DSLR. I use dedicated Video camera for any video I take.
The feature you brought-up that seem important to you is of no interest to me. I am sure you are enjoying you photography activities.
I've used/rented plenty of ostensibly good Nikon lenses including the 85mm 1.4, it is nowhere near my good Leica and Zeiss lenses. The good Samsung lenses are.
And yes that includes this zoom for the NX system.
Check out my conversation with howabout before and you will know not to border. You can't win when someone cannot look at such general discussion objectively.
@howabout Sorry I just can't help it, where is your Samsung glass on Dxomark scale? OH wait I forget, you think DXOmark is garbage and Ken Rockwell is worthless. Sorry I shouldn't have try....
@ecube I did not tell you to buy D810, but that this ponzi NX1 is worse in every aspect than any Nikon FF camera, apart from niche features like 4K video and probably one or two other small things. There's just no competition, and you shouldn't expect Nikon top gear performance from this NX1 (its getting over-hyped on several websites, which I suspect is Samsung's Christmas marketing campaign).
As for me, I moved from Nikon (5 years ago) to Pentax (K5, for compactness/portability and the unique Limited lens series) and then two years later downsized again to mirror-less cameras completely as I can always have one with me and that they improved significantly in the last two years. Still cant match DSLRs, apart from image quality in static situations (e.g. some Sony FF and APSC). I have been tempted on a few occasions to get a DSLR (D810, D750, K5 II, K3) but managed to hold off and in 2-3 years time mirorr-less performance will be pretty close.
@HowaboutRAW "However good Samsung lenses are optically better than anything from Nikon, or Canon."
Ha ha, just in time to win Joke of the year award!
So let me see if I got this right, so the 10-or-so lenses that Samsung managed to make for their crop sensor NX mount that existed only for several years are better optically than the best lenses that Nikon and Canon ever offered in their many decades old mounts?
90% of Samsung NX lens reviews I've seen have been abysmal, with only the 85/1.4 getting a good review and being recommended, but not because of the optical quality, but the low price and build quality. On dxomark even this 85/1.4 has been rated as below average. Perhaps their latest "S" rated lenses, but these are extremely expensive for crop sensor lenses and I've not seen reviewed yet.
Everlast - Sorry for snipping at you. Of course I am NOT expecting Samsung NX1 to perform as well as Nikon D800. I am, however, impressed by the touch screen interfaces. I like the features shown in the video. After reading the the specs, I decided that is not the type of "everyday camera" for me.
FYI, I have been in photography close to 60 years. I MADE a working camera when I was 11 years old and a microscope at age 12. I was a manager at Polaroid Lab at age 22 (shortly after earning BS in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering). As a hobby, I used to repair watches and camera, design and machine lens adapters, i.e. Leica lens to Canon and Nikon. If you are using Pentax, I am sure you are getting great results. I too had the original Pentax in the early 1960s. Switch to Nikon for the ease of changing lenses and the interchangeable penta prism heads.
Frankly, all SLR are basically the same. While I prefer Nikon and Nikkor lenses, I am not a gear head not a Nikon fan-boy
No, DXO lens scores are not total garbage. However the lens scoring can only say if a lens is good, can't say if it's extraordinary. (The sensor scores are garbage.)
Ken Rockwell posts over saturated digital jpegs.
His film stuff is better, when posted as jpegs.
I stand by my point--particularly since Canikon can't come close to decent Leica and Zeiss lenses, and I'm plenty familiar with very good Leica and Zeiss lenses.
@Serious Sam - ha ha ha ha . . . so you had the unenviable displeasure of discourse with Howaboutraw. I have ignored his comments for almost a year now but sometimes, it can't be helped. In my opinion, he seem to project himself as a maven and omniscient. He reminds me of one of a technician who used to cool the building with his self-generated breeze. That technician tried to dazzle me with his brilliance by baffling me with his BS. Read Howabout's reply to my questions regarding his experience with lenses . . . a classic dilution of grandeur.
No, you seem to be confused, it's not that all 10 Samsung NX lenses are optically better than anything from Canikon, it's more like two or three. And then two more very good ones, so five or six total.
Canikon has had 50 years to catch up to Leica and Zeiss, and Canikon hasn't, more than telling me that Canikon doesn't know something.
Fuji, and Olympus, and recently Sigma, lenses, when well done, are optically better than Canikon lenses. Olympus can approach Leica on a good day, but Samsung is already there.
I don't care what you've read about the NX 85 1.4, I've used it. It competes with all but the best Leica M lenses--meaning it trounces Canikon for optical quality. DXO lens scoring isn't real helpful.
You do realize that above about ISO 400 the D800 has big dynamic range problems that are easy to see? The D810 doesn't have this problem, nor almost all NX cameras. (Though the NX1 is an undermined quantity right now.)
Agree with you on the touch interface. This feature combine with wireless on sensor that are equal or larger than m43 exists in Panasonic, Olympus, Sony and Samsung (and 1 Canon). I guess Samsung's experience in phone and tablet help a lot and from the video its just so sleek. I only dream if Fuji or Sony has such interface.
I wonder if it has a feature that you can tap and focus then tap again to take a shot.
@HowaboutRAW Can you please tell me how you think that the Samsung lenses are optically great? All I can see at DXOMark webpage is lack of sharpness. I am not talking about the score itself. I am talking about corner to corner sharpness.
Both Nikon and Canon can make sharp lenses, neither Nikon or Canon's best lenses have anything close to the good colour of Leica or Zeiss lenses, whereas very good Samsung lenses do.
Clearly all three, and there are differences, know something about color that Canikon does not. No Fuji lenses don't equal Leica and Zeiss lenses either, but good Fuji lenses are a good bit better than Canikons.
DXO likes lens sharpness scoring, since it's easy to rate.
@Howabout - I stand corrected if my observation is off. Are you British? Not that it matters.
Why do you change the subject when your allegations are debunked? In my case, why bring-up YOUR perceived DR problem on the D800 above ISO 400? Do you OWN a D800? If you do, then you simply are IGNORANT on the proper use of the D800. I have shoot using ALL the ISO setting (L1-100~6400-H2) and NEVER experience the DR problem you imagine. Naturally, there are lighting conditions that requires adjusting the Active D-Lighting and HDR settings. But since you did not bring that up, I can only surmise that you do not have D800 or if you do, you are totally clueless in the proper use of D800.
More likely than not, you are regurgitating something you heard or read. It seems to me that you are trying very hard to impress me (us) with your limited knowledge.
Howabout -why not admit that you are making-up stories. You do NOT have a D800 yet, you try to impress me of your knowledge. You simply do not have the intelligence to admit your ignorance. Having access and owning are two different animal. Yes, D800 is NOT easy to use, It is not for am matures like you, that is the reason why you have problems with it.
Now, I am sure you do not know what you are talking about at all the topics you have participated. Do me a favor please, stop bothering me.
If you’re not particularly familiar with the D800, I suggest you familiarize yourself with the camera since you own one.
HDR is a multi-exposure function and has nothing to do with this dynamic range problem above base ISO.
This is a well known problem with the D800, it is not, for example, a problem with the Nikon Df.
By denying this issue, one that also exists with the Sony A7R, you’re not doing yourself many favors.
Real simple, the colours look washed out above base ISO and you can’t fix it. Shoot the same scene with a Df and get better results. Or use a D610 or even now a D810.
HOWABOUT - PLEASE STOP! Just because you do not know how to use a camera you do NOT have does not mean there is a problem with the camera. Stop trying to impress me. I have forgotten more about photography than you will ever know. Good riddance
I'm quite familiar with digital SLRs, that you don't know this weakness of this particular DSLR is not my problem. Claiming it doesn't exist is your problem.
And anyone who knows a small bit about colour photography can see this colour problem with the D800 above base ISO.
And remember the Sony A7R has the same basic problem--the same sensor being the general culprit.
You still seem a little confused: HDR requires a non-moving subject, so not what I'm referring to and more than one exposure. And then indeed at base ISO the D800 has good dynamic range, however it falls down pretty quickly above about ISO 400 and it's easy to see this problem.
You keep digging yourself in deeper and deeper. (Or you could look at much better camera for high ISO DR, like the Df.)
Insisting you know is not going convince me, since clearly you're not real familiar with the D800. So do some real testing next time. Instead of just posting.
Hopefully this camera will make the big boys at Nikon and Canon sit up and notice. If you're in the market to change your camera then another choice is a good thing in my humble opinion. Those lenses look well made and from I've seen on the featured film their overall quality is very good. I'll make it my aim to look at this camera next time I go into town and look in the local camera shop, nothing like a good hands on tryout before committing ones wallet to a new camera. Just one little gripe....it concerns the last few so called comments, what is it with you guy's?? why can't you just enjoy the film and make a comment about the camera instead of making those snide remarks about the overall film itself. I think Barney Briton and Jordan Stead have done a decent job in trying to explain the aspects of this new camera. All this moaning is getting a bit boring and has nothing to do about the camera but would put a glass eye to sleep. I await the stupid reply's with glee.
Just watched the video (prompted by the FEATURED aspect and the recent comments). Indeed, it is a promotional or demo video, yet very nicely (some would say slickly) done and pretty informative. Although I'm not currently in the market for a new camera system, if I were, then this video would definitely have me looking into this Samsung offering.
Samsung is in the position that they can build a hypermodern system from scratch. They don’t have the weight of older systems en when they are lucky they have not have the braking old school dinosaurussen in their teams.
I don't know about the NX2 specifically, but the mirroless batteries I have seen (EM5, A7, XT1) tend to be smaller then DSLR batteries e.g the ENEL15 and whatever the beast is that goes in a D3.
So there is a minor financial cost penalty, and you have to change batteries a little more often.
It's really not a significant issue if you get benefit from all of the other things that mirrorless can do that DSLRs can't.
Yes, it is. All the Samsung NX lenses are full frame relative to the APS-C sensor in the NX-1 body. "Full frame" defines a *relationship* between the lens and sensor, it does not define a specific size. Just because all you idiots abuse the English language and misuse this term doesn't change the meaning of the words.
35mm sensor is know as FF in the industry and any sensor smaller than that is know as crop sensor. Go to any camera shop and ask for FF sensor body, they'll show you camera with 35mm sensor. It's a lingo norms. Never heard anyone going to a shop and ask for 35mm sensor camera.
Such a full framed mirrorless would need new lenses. And that requires a huge investment. There aren't many native lenses for the Sony A7. (Or this mirrorless could be as deep as an 35mm SLR and then use 35mm SLR lenses--not available for Samsung of course.)
"No magnification factor" means no magnification in FF terms.
I'm asking you nicely not to use the term "idiot(s)". Given the prevalent (widely acknowledged) use of the term as commonly indicating size - 35mm, if a student were to ask me if this is "full frame", my short answer would be: no. Long answer would go on to address a range of confusions, and the hope that we might, at some point, agree to use clearer language.
to dark good it is highly inappropriate to jump in in to discussion an d to call someone "idiot" second - it you who misuse the term "full frame" , since (at least in digital photo community) it is solidly stands for 35mm film frame dimensions
Howaboutraw and adrien S a 135 version of the NX1 could presumably use existing APS-C lenses wiyth an adaptor - a teleconverror essentially.
That would be an easy way for the mirrroless companies to move into 135 format sensors or possibly larger while still allowing their existing lenses to be used, though they'd lose a stop or two of light and probably some IQ.
The other alternative of course is to make a protocol adapter and allow the use of other manufacturers 135 format lenses.
What would be really cool is if some players created a consortium like the 4/3 consortium and standardised a 135 lens mount and protocol. That would allow them to leverage each others lenses and make a nice healhty eco system. It worked well for M43.
Adrien - my understanding is you should wait for the Sony A9. FF sensor, AND should have better than A6000 AF speed (and also probably burst rate). The A9 should be what you are looking for. But honestly - I don't know why you NEED a FF body. But anyway that is my 2c.
Brownie314, it is simply a matter of depth of field. I'm thinking about portraits, but also of certain occasions when the shallower is the better. I don't always need an 85mm F1.2 or the rare 200mm F1.8, but when I do, I need these on a big sensor. And when I don't want a shallow DoF, I can always narrow the aperture. The opposite doesn't work properly on an APS-C. I'd also say sharpness, but I think this is quite irrelevant given how well those new bodies seem to perform.
Adrien S. - Do you really NEED the few millimeters of DOF that a 200 f/1.8 gives you for portraits? I think Samsung has a very fine 85/1.4 lens. If you can't make a nice portrait with that lens you might be in the wrong business.
Dark goob - you have obviously gotten off on some strange tangent. Take a look around the photography forums on any website. It is VERY clear what is meant by "Full Frame". So, while you may have lost your way - everyone else is very clear on this website what is meant by full frame.
The camera and the the two S zoom lens are up to high end standard as the target segment will be expected.
Best feature is the touch focusing with a tilt screen and wifi connection. Use the DPR feature search tool and you will see that only a few interchangeable lens camera has these feature together.
AF seems to work better now compare with what initial report from people test in photokina. May be the firmware fixed the problem. Its shame the type of test in the video is not really that convincing. I would love to see tracking test on object that move very fast within different focus distance...
However.... The Samsung brand as a pro camera is still the single biggest problem. Especially the short product life cycle associated with Samsung product. As many of you has said, you will only wait for a big price drop before considering buying it.
Then there is the system problem that I wrote before. NX1 is an option for people adopted the NX mount. The same goes to any camera system. For new serious purchaser, NX mount is likely the last they will look at when compare to the other system given there are much more lens available.
The worse part of it is Sony just launch A7 II. The pricing of it is so attractive and its full frame. Lens line up is just sucks like NX mount but A7 has two useable active adapter and people who own Canon and A mount glass will almost certain go for Sony rather that Samsung. Also a big chunk of A7 buyers are manual lens shooter which makes E mount way more attractive.
What about action shooter, they are mostly likely just going to go straight to D750 or 7d MK2, both priced in the similar bracket. The phase on NX1 sound great but asking action shooter to have faith on it is a total different story.
It just seems there is too much obstetrical in front of this camera...
I think you're sort of right, BUT, Samsung can count on a wider market that photographers to keep the system going while it develops the rest of the components/lenses required for pro photographers.
actually NX mount lenses are better than what Sony offers. it is one of my biggest complaint about Sony Mirrorless mount. also, the point of going mirrorless is to produce new and native lenses, not adapt dlsr lenses which compromise performance.
not really impressed with A7 II as that is more like a corrected rebadged A7. just like the RX100 is to RX100 2 is to RX100 III. I'm not into buying the same camera with incremental corrections. although I would like a really improved RX1. note: real improved.
Hi Jenny, I am asking this question as someone who is really watching out for the NX1. I know Samsung Offers some lenses which Sony Doesn't have. But for where there are corresponding Sony Lenses, are Samsung Lenses better?
There are many criteria and some are very personal when considering a lens good.
For instance one would say a 2.8 zoom is a must and for me no simply because the weight of most 2.8 zoom.
It is not everything but you can start with DXOmark and also google the specific lens that you are interested and see what people say about it.
@jennyrae
I've wrote about this in the Sony A7 ii thread, in short and in my opinion I think it may be financially difficult for a company to do both (Body and optics) at the same time. Samsung would have the finance ability to do it, whether it will be successful is yet to see.
@JunInc, personally with experience is that Samsung lenses are more capable or much better. there are very few exceptions of Sony lenses that I like which is somehow disappointing. the 50mm Sony is great, aside from that, the fast 35mm on my RX1. amazing are the OTUS, but really, are you willing to spend on those? I would rather buy the Sigma ART's which are very much close or similar in quality for 1/4 of price. so overall, corresponding Sony mirrorless lenses are meh.
@Serious Sam, that is why I'm disappointed with Sony. they surely can come up with new and amazing sensor but they have trouble coming up with amazing lenses or atleast a very good lineup from them. the last time I talked to a Sony employee did not even sound optimistic about the NEX mount and that worried me a lot as I wasn't even talking about it's future but nonetheless, the staff blurted it out.
I sold my A7 a long time ago as I was really disappointed with the lenses. not saying they were bad but just did not meet my expectations. the RX1 is the only remaining Sony that I still use. the RX100 is no longer working. if they come up with the lenses that I want, I might consider Sony again for mirrorless FF, unless someone can offer better. maybe Sigma.
@calte, I have no problem with RX1. sorry for not making clear explanation but to be more clear, when Sony releases an RX2, I want it really improved over the RX1 and not an incremental change like what they do with RX1** series of cameras. the only thing I wished was improved on RX1 is AF performance. but I say it is better overall than either A7 and A7R which were a mess. so hopefully Sony will not release an RX1 II camera with minimal improvement. I not willing to spend money on similar camera at premium price similar to launch price of original.
If that is a problem for you then you can almost stop buying cameras full stop.
Everyone has been doing this Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Sony...... and from $300 to $6000 camera. It really depends on how the manufacturer names it and how you define as "really improved" For example RX100 M3 is "really improved" in my opinion. EVF, faster lens, better controls.....etc. Sony could have name it RX110, RX200....etc
A7 has its problem, hand down. But many can't argue with two fact: 1. They bring a interchangeable FF at a unbelievable size at an affordable price. 2. They change the product/price cycle of FF camera and kick canikon out of their dreamland in FF, will at least Nikon. Canon can just there and rotten to its dead with that arrogance of them.
@serious sam, what Sony did right with RX1 is opposite of A7. all they have to do is make RX1 an ILC. but they did not. they make it bigger, clunky and perform worse than RX1. even my RX1 holds more value than the A7 this day. that's how bad A7 is and it did not matter if it offer ILC function.
if they have time to make new sensor, I think using the same body of RX1 and making it ILC should not be a problem.
I use my RX1, but it still does not replace either my 6D and 7D where I need them to perform. and Sony knows exactly where they need to work on. they need to show the goods first. other than that, no complaints on the sensor.
RX1 is a bridge product like X100. Funny thing is they both get more loved then the actual intended product. Your RX1 holds value because of its Zeiss optic, same as other Zeiss optics. And if you pare up the 35 2.8 with the A7.. Its comparable to the RX1. You have to account for additional weight for EVF, lens mount....etc.
7D is a camera for a specific purpose so I leave that out for now but 6D, with a 35mm setup, it cost more, weight double and IQ is years behind Sony. If I was a Canon shooter (which I am glad I am not), I can easily see myself using a 7D + long lens but whenever possible, I will reach for the A7 + small Canon glass.
Wonderful film about the NX1 and the salmon! I was really surprised with the last Samsung camera and this seem to be even better! I currently use a small M43 camera and are really pleased with that system but I have been looking for a better actioncamera because that´s where my current setup is lacking right now. I´m actually thinking the offer from Samsung looks kind of sweet! Who would have thought that a few years ago? And here I have been waiting for Canon an Nikon to catch on and give us something great and mirrorless for larger sensors than M43. Instead Sony, Fuji and now Samsung are leading the way. And in my opinion, Canon and Nikon is falling more and more behind! When I sold my Canon 5D MkII and most of that gear I held on to some favourite glass, convinced that a mirrorless full frame camera was bound to come sooner or later, now I have given up hope. Canon do not want to pursue that branch och camera manufacturing it seems. A pity!
I wait something to replace my 7D for action. 7D MK2 is looking good but not too compelling with overall what it has to offer especially at price point.
I not abandoning Canon totally as I have use for FF and could get 5D MK3 once price drops significantly. consider buying NX1 as nice alternative since my Canon's are really challenging to carry.
I am a fan of Samsung and this camera is very compelling. .... But this isn't a real world test or a review .... It is an advertizement and should be labelled as such if DPR wants to keeps some credibility.
I agree, but that is generally always the case in films like these. Just look at the commersial side of the film "Capturing nature with the Canon EOS 7D Mark II". It´s not as if the 7D Mark II apperas to be a bad camera in that film either. At least they are consistent. I like to see videos about cameras in use and some minor flaws are pointed out in both these films.
Is is this not true with any camera that DPR tests? that is exactly point, they promote. I think this is just teaser or first impressions. real review should come soon as mentioned.
That was both fascinating re salmon and a great review of the NX1. Intrigued to know what camera was dropped in this stream. Was it water resistant and did it work after the shake? My guess it was a 5D MKII or III being they are often used to shoot pro video.
They have it set up against its competition in the enthusiast mirrorless roundup. But, quick as a faerie on a triple espresso, I plugged in the K-3, 7DII, and other respectables for comparison.
If you downsample the 28MP to 16MP, the NX1 will blow the whole bunch of 16MP cameras even at High ISO out of the water...
...within RAW (you have to convert the SRW RAW to DNG, because of a Lightroom bug, or even better - use RAWTherapee+DNG), there is no competition in the APS camp.
Bottom line, so many were holding their breath on the high ISO JPEG's (RAWs were not so much an issue of concern - NX high ISO RAWs have been okay in other NX models). It seems NX1 is noticeably better than NX30 at high ISO.
He has a point. I asked about Samsung cameras in a local camera store and they gave me a similar excuse for not having them. Apparently they carried them before and discontinued them due to the number of returns.
@Usee No need to get defensive. People are just relaying their experience of looking for the Samsung cameras.
The shop in question had Nikon, Canon, Sony, Sigma, Leica and the usual smaller cameras. I did see a Samsung in the glass cabinet a while back, but not this time. Hence my question to the manager.
I'd like to see the camera in the video myself at some stage.
@nerd2 You do know that these are complex electronic devices? There isn't a complex device anywhere on the planet without some problems from time to time. Even NASA with their billions couldn't make a once-off working-out-of-the-box Hubble telescope - it needed repairs ;)
My guess (as I can't speak for stores) is that they weigh up the costs involved in handling returns on different brands. The Nikon, Canon and Sony models sell well enough, with a well established repairs/returns procedure, to make the difference. Samsung are new to the Pro game.
Just to be clear the Hubble is far from a one off product, there are many other similar telescopes orbiting earth--aimed and focused down at Earth. They are known as Keyhole spy satellites. (I believe KH 11 is the basic model number of the Hubble.)
Right this more than suggests light focuses differently depending on the orientation of the lens/mirror and sensor.
Very nice video. Much better to ride along with the pro photographer and be able to fill in the technical details as you did Barney rather than have them type out impressions. One of the best pieces of content I've seen on DPR. Particularly you think about trying to explain this camera to pro's who will quickly look past a spec sheet searching for more intimate usability details, I think this content is right on point.
The camera itself is very impressive. It's much closer to a "pro" body than I think most were ever expecting out of someone other than Nikon/Canon, especially from Samsung.
Nice camera. Some wince at the $1,100 price of the f/2.0-2.8 50mm stabilized lens needed to do it justice. Woud the $600+ 18-200 Movie Pro be an adequate all-in-one poor man's alternative? Too bad no IBIS.
A great new paradigm for comparing high-iso low light: dead fish. Which camera furnishes the most natural macabre look? Do the AF face mode or eye detection work post-mortem? Well, perhaps that is no less unreal that judging images of bottles, manequins, toy figures, photos, or playing cards.
only 144 comments and it's day 2. when the A7II was posted, the count was in hundreds and it hit 1000 mark within day2. This is the problem with Samsung brand, maybe they need to change their camera name to something else. Similar to Toyota with Lexus name. At the end of the day, it's all marketing and how you portray yourself in a particular market space.
I really like that situation around Samsung's cameras because I plan to buy NX1 substantially cheaper than today. What's not good for Samsung is good for his customers.
Samsung has no choice: they have to make their name as a camera manufacturer. For choosing another name is already too late. It also takes time. It may take 10 years and outstanding products. This is the first one, a really founding one.
this behaviour has discouraged, or even ruined a lot of manufacturers in the past...
...waiting for the normal price reduction during a lifespan of a product is completely OK, but what I see here and on other sites is bad-mouthing a so far excellent product...
...which was engineered and build be humans, who would be glad, if they would recieve a honest feedback and no bashing from people, who just want everything and as cheap as possible.
Would you be happy, if you try to make real good work and someone is kicking it into the dirt, just to pay you less?
Happyness and quality of life have their roots NOT in getting everything cheap, but in enjoying what is there - to encourage others and oneself.
Samsung is the culprit here. I do not know if it is true, but it is said they tend to drop prices fast. May be because of lacklustre sales, I can't see any other reason. whateveer it is: when you are known to devaluate your product so fast it is logical people anticipate on it. So solution: not the customer dictates Samsung prices, Samsung does. So you can blame them for doing so time and time again (apparantly) in the past.
My guess is when NX1 sales are really strong, Samsung is going nowhere with its price!
mate, we live in a vicious world. There are many products which are not great products but they survive purely on brand name. They spend a fortune on maintaining their brand. Samsung is cash rich, they can dump as much money on R&D and they can buy technology to develop a great product but is it enough? They've been successful in TV, phone business and those were mainly on price/value. The big Japanese brands have been around for ages. Photography is an emotional/experience thing and people remember the camera used whenever they see their old photos. They relate to the brand and simple things like the photo colour of the particular brand etc. How do u think Canon and Nikon are still surviving? Canon just released their 7D2, some people are screaming about sensor output. Whether it's good or bad, it sells - I found that my dealer are ordering the kit ones and offering the body because they couldn't get enough body only model, Not sure how they're going to sell that many 18-135 lens?
people have better things to do than posting during thanksgiving. that or most are busy shooting or waiting for their NX1. you can have 1,000 posts in one article but that does not translate to sales or popularity. besides, you can also have 1,000 posts on 1 topic from the same and only person posting.
it's just postings. its not like someone who does not post here will not buy.
Sigma dumped their DP1, for around 150.- € and it had a initial price of 800.- €...
...the SD1 had a inital price which was around ten times as high, as you can get it now!
Was this Sigmas culprit?
Maybe, but, so what?
Why moan, about price variations during the lifespan of a product...
...if they make a less good decision (mostly marketing wise), it is the fault of the according department of a company. Such a fault can distract, or help some (new) customers in a short term.
In the long run, it is better to make good estimations...
...and I think, the estimations from Samsung will fit in the long run.
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I think, due to my own experiences with the NX1, that it is worth every single penny...
...and I am happy, that I grabbed a very good pre-order offer.
P.S.:
This was the very first time in my whole life, that I preordered a product...
...and I am very happy that I did make this exception, this time.
Brand loyalty and reliability are two things hard to earn. No one (may be Sony buyers only) buys cameras for the sensors only. Buying Samsung is equivalent with giving them credit. But many gave credit to the Fujifilm X100, the Nikon D600, and the first iteration A7 series.
Whether we like it or not, high end market is dominated by Canon and Nikon. Many people take Samsung as a joke when it goes to the camera world. If Samsung is willing to be taken seriously, it needs to sacrifice some profits in favor of being recognized first. Sony, for instance, did such a thing when it entered the video game industry. They actually didn't profit at all at the beginning just to put SEGA and Nintendo in the corner. Now, they are pretty much dominant in that area too. IMHO, this is the very strategy that Samsung should follow otherwise I do not see them become a serious player in this game. Having watched the DPR field test of this camera, I checked other sources and found the camera to my liking but when I checked its price at amazon.de, I thoroughly changed my mind. If I'm supposed to pay 1700 euros, I will spend it on the D750 or A7II.
For a person like me, it is a big money and I have saved a lot to get a semi pro camera. It is illogical to expect me (people) to spend such a big money on a camera made by a company that has just started the game and you do not know its future policy. It is not me (people) who ruin a good product, it is Samsung policy that want to get a profit like Canon and Nikon make without realizing that they have long history here and for better or worse people trust them. Switching systems is an expensive practice. Samsung needs to encourage people to jump on its wagon. IMHO, Samsung would be better off dropping price real soon, before all new adapters choose between D750, 7DMKII, A7II.
The GH4 body has been cut to match the NX1. Some people recognize the imprint Samsung may attain. A D7100 owner may not chuck lenses to by an NX1, but not upgrade the body either. Anyone not compromised by lens investments, or interest in 4k, will look at the NX1 seriously.
Samsung does not have the full range of lenses, especially telephotos, to be attractive to sports and wildlife photographers. If it had a fully compatible Nikon F mount, I would have already ordered one and wouldn't be complaining about no D400.
Because the NX1 is by Samsung, a company with low photographic credentials. You can see it not only by the lack of comments but the lack of trolls. It's not even worth their time.
This is by far the biggest obstacle for Samsung. It will take many NX1s and a serious lens collection to turn that around.
"I really like that situation around Samsung's cameras because I plan to buy NX1 substantially cheaper than today. What's not good for Samsung is good for his customers."
Me too. If Fuji doesn't release a _significantly_ higher-Mpixel rangerfinder (no mini-DSLR shape for me) body with seamless 4K video, I may decide to wait for the inevitable NX1 price drop and get this for, if nothing else, landscape & video. So far, all their cameras (not only the budget ones - the NX Mini and the NXx000 series) underwent some VERY heavy price drops.
Are ALL these videos of pros using cameras going to be trashed by cynical comments from embittered middle-aged amateurs who are lucky if they can get their sleeping dog in focus?
I welcome these videos. Unlike some here I do not know EVERYTHING better than the pro photographers. Keep them coming.
By the way, the argument about pro vs not-pro in terms of equipment is so old hat. Pros use anything that is (a) within their budget and (b) gets the shot. And I am out shooting with pro photographers and videographers every darn week. Your equipment doesn't confer you pro status. Your work does.
Samsung makes great cameras! Even if I don't know how many people will buy it at 2,799.00...The lens is almost 3x more expensive than lens wit constant f2.8 aperture (Tamron, Sigma) so it's a miss again....
kaktlak... Canon started as a camera maker and Nikon made lenses for Canon. this was decades before Samsung existed. So, which Nikon fans are you referring to?
As of now, there's nothing "Pro" about the Samsung system.
The Samsung body and the 2 lenses might well be on par with C/N offering at this range. However, the "Pro"-ness of a mature system punches at available tool for whatever you need to do.
When I get an event job, I grab my 2 flashes, 1 zoom, 2primes and go. When I am tasked to shoot two pieces of jewelry, I rent a 200mm macro, a ring flash and go. so on and on.
It is never about one body. Samsung needs to have and show dedication in this path. Otherwise, they will get stuck in the "pro"-"sumer" market.
Two pro lenses from there own hand. They miss a good wide angle, and sharp, and if possible with bigger aperture primes. Can’t really call that a pro choice. But they got to start somewhere. The NX pro line is new to Samsung but I hope they got the skills to handle it and make it a pro choice in the future.
They already have a really good and sharp 12-24 wide zoom. I do not think they miss anything. There is also rumor they make a much faster and better version which suggest build quality similar of art lenses. I not think this is about being pro quality but high build quality.
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We take OM System's new 90mm prime F3.5 macro lens out and about around Seattle, in search of sunlight, people and very tiny things to get up close and personal with. Flip on through what we found, and see how the lens performs in the real world in our sample gallery.
After a three-year hiatus, we've been at the return of the CP+ camera show in Yokohama, Japan. In between interviews with executives of the major companies, Dale Baskin took to the show floor to bring you this report.
OM System's latest lens is a whopper of a macro, featuring optical stabilization, full weather sealing, up to 2x magnification and a whole lot more. What's it got and what's it like to use? Let's dig in.
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