Samsung eX2

[merty]

I am so happy with EX1, the only improvements for eX2 in my opinion would be a slightly larger sensor and minor tweaks to the firmware. Even then I might stick with EX1 for a long time.

 

[mendes]

I wish to see:

1, Touchscreen Interface, like the Panasonic G2

2, Multi Aspect Sensor

3, ND Filter

4, Shutter Speed 60 sec - 1/4000 sec

5, Dual Capture of Video and Photo, like WB2000/ TL350

6, Full-HD 1080P AVCHD Video

7, DNG Raw File

8, NR Control

9, Time-Lapse Recording

10, Standard USB Connection

11, Cat- & Dog- Face Recognition

12, Better AF Tracking

13, Stereo Sound

14, SDXC Support

15, Lens Thread for Filter

 

[Daniel1977]

instead of writing wishes, first use the potential of EX1.
Can you do this?
If the equipment is limited you, you have to be creative!





Yap, those pics are from EX1
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[mendes]

I ordered mine but haven't got it yet. Yet I already wish my camera had more features while waiting. A friend who lives in the US happens to visit his family here so I ordered the TL500 from Amazon. He's gonna bring it to me at the end of the month.

 

[mendes]

Great captures!

 

[dannat]

you're taunting me with this post..i thought there was a new model for me to rush out & buy

 

[Loring von Palleske]

I wish to see:

1, Touchscreen Interface, like the Panasonic G2

2, Multi Aspect Sensor

multi aspect you are always cropping part of the sensor - ie never using full sensor size...

3, ND Filter

Why would you want this when you want a filter ring?

4, Shutter Speed 60 sec - 1/4000 sec

maybe the 1/4000 would be nice the other can be accomplished with a bulb setting and a remote cable release...

5, Dual Capture of Video and Photo, like WB2000/ TL350

If they change to a high speed CMOS this is likely

6, Full-HD 1080P AVCHD Video

Never happen - 1080p yes AVCHD is a pana/sony bastardization of H.264 Samsung using the industry standard H.264 and is unlikely to license a proprietary tech. here.

7, DNG Raw File

Unlikely - Samsung has a raw file format.

8, NR Control

Would be nice - but if you're shooting raw anyways...

9, Time-Lapse Recording

we have it in the WB2000 so who knows.

10, Standard USB Connection

not likely - EX-1 uses the same connection as the rest of our lineup. EX-2 is likely to continue this trend.

11, Cat- & Dog- Face Recognition

I hope you're kidding... for tech reasons it is unlikely...

12, Better AF Tracking

maybe

13, Stereo Sound

you mean mics? possible

14, SDXC Support

possible

15, Lens Thread for Filter

possible but we just released a filter adapter for the EX-1 - we may continue in the same direction...

Please note: I haven't seen a replacement for the EX-1 and I feel it is near perfection as it is. It is unlikely to be replaced any time soon and still has life to it. So those of you waiting - will be waiting a while yet. Enjoy it as it is. (which is to say the best P&S still camera on the market!)

 

[dchphoto]

Don't forget to make the camera FASTER. Continuous mode with RAW of at least 2fps would be great. Also, all modes should work together and not be disabled for no reason. Auto HDR, auto panoramic/stitching. I get mine next week. First compact since a Fuji f30!

 

[ISO_800]

user control over noise reduction for JPG
larger than 1/1.7 CMOS sensor
inside threaded lens
faster RAW and JPG FPS
programmable FN key
No grayed out options in menu
HD video 30FPS
Compressed RAW files approx 12MB
5x optical f1.8-2.4
much better DR
get rid of dark Status bar at bottom of screen

 

[ISO_800]

and include a proper battery charger with the camera!

 

[gychang49]

will all the wish list produce better pictures?? Just a thought.

gychang

 

[ISO_800]

Yes...

will all the wish list produce better pictures?? Just a thought.

gychang

 

[Stelyn]

I wish to see:

1, Touchscreen Interface, like the Panasonic G2

ISO value, aperture size, shutter speed. What need is there for touchscreen when this is all the control we have anyways?

 

[riveredger]

I almost bought the EX-1. All I would want to see on an EX-2 would be the features of the EX-1 with an OVF and the ability to turn off noise reduction. I think I'd buy one at that point. I love the build quality and feel of the camera as is.

 

[mendes]

For better control of focus points. It's a more user friendly interface. A relative who is 60 years old bought a Panasonic Point

 

[Regor250]

I almost bought the EX-1. All I would want to see on an EX-2 would be the features of the EX-1 with an OVF

You've got that already as an accessory, and you won't see this integrated in the camera as it would un-necessarily bulk it up while the AMOLED screen works in any light conditions. Having the OVF as an accessory, for the few that realy want it, makes the most sense and I don't see Samsung changing that.

and the ability to turn off noise reduction.

Shoot RAW

I think I'd buy one at that point. I love the build quality and feel of the camera as is.

Then perhaps you should buy one; it is a very good photographic tool, and your objections are pretty minor IMO.

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Roger

 

[Robert Deutsch]

I agree with Roger. For ordinary shooting, the level of NR used by the EX1 is quite well judged . And if you're ultra-fussy, you should use RAW.

As for an OVF, there is both the Samsung product and cheaper alternatives available. (Do a search in this forum.) For my GF1, I have the optional electronic viewfinder, which is more useful than an optical one (shows you exactly what the sensor sees), but most of the time I don't use it, and the EX1's articulated viewfinder is superior to the GF1's fixed one.

Bob

 

[riveredger]

I almost bought the EX-1. All I would want to see on an EX-2 would be the features of the EX-1 with an OVF

You've got that already as an accessory, and you won't see this integrated in the camera as it would un-necessarily bulk it up while the AMOLED screen works in any light conditions. Having the OVF as an accessory, for the few that realy want it, makes the most sense and I don't see Samsung changing that.

and the ability to turn off noise reduction.

Shoot RAW

I think I'd buy one at that point. I love the build quality and feel of the camera as is.

Then perhaps you should buy one; it is a very good photographic tool, and your objections are pretty minor IMO.

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I like an OVF to add a third contact point for stabilizing my not-so-steady hands lol. I searched high and low on the internet, and i don't believe the accessory viewfinder is available in the USA. That speaks volumes about Samsung's commitment, if you ask me.

 

[David1983]

Touch screen usefulness is subjective. I would usually not want touch screen cameras for the fact that it drains power fast. If i need to shift focus points , I would shift it with selection auto focus, slow but at least it doesnt drain up power that fast.

 

[Robert Deutsch]

I like an OVF to add a third contact point for stabilizing my not-so-steady hands lol. I searched high and low on the internet, and i don't believe the accessory viewfinder is available in the USA. That speaks volumes about Samsung's commitment, if you ask me.

There are several optical viewfinders available here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140432280063 The hot shoe size of the EX1/TL500 is standard, so any OVF made for the standard hot shoe will fit.

If you must have the Samsung brand OVF, which I think is overpriced at CN$200 (I've seen it and handled it), it's available from Henry's and Vistek in Canada. I don't know why Samsung USA doesn't bring it in. (Maybe they think it's overpriced, too, and don't think that people will buy it.)

If your main expected use of the OVF is to keep the camera steady, then I'd say that can be accomplished even more effectively with the articulated viewer, holding the camera against your belly with the viewer oriented horizontally, twin-reflex style.

Bob