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I hope they continue, along with Panasonic (m43) and Sony (SLT). The mini-DSLR format is effective for those seeking the grip, handling and balance that's far better suited to pair with heavier or longer lenses.

'Fake' connotes dishonesty or deception. Not really what's going on, here.
 
cptrios said:
Frederick Lim said:
I hope Samsung stop making fake SLR style NX camera.
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Ditto. If I wanted a small camera that looked like an SLR, I'd get a Rebel or one of the smaller Nikons. Obviously bigger than the SLR-style mirrorless cameras, but not that much bigger and far better in terms of performance. There is very little point to making mirrorless cameras look like SLRs except to entice P&S upgraders with a more "professional-looking" camera. But what about SLR down/sidegraders who want a lower profile? If the NX20 is anything like the NEX-7 stylistically, then Samsung will have the best mirrorless system on the market (though I'm sure Sony will still sell far better).
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the reason could be that existing DSLRs would get replaced by mirrorless ones. to be honest, dslrs nowadays are unnecessarily oversized to begin with. I mean, they create them bigger just to make you appear professional ? I mean, who created the impression that because you have a big camera makes you more professionally looking or makes you capable of producing professional work? that's an absurd concept. I disagree on the premise that such camera is made to entice P&S upgraders but rather to give enthusiasts/amateur/semi-pro users a much portable option rather than to carry a heavy piece of equipment which has no difference with regards to optical performance and capabilities. such people go beyond just the mere look/style but also look at the control layouts, functionalities and feel of the camera. I'm not sure if you have handled the NX10/11, nor do I know your background, but for people who have handled and very acquainted with heavy dslrs know for sure the reason or need behind such design.
 
Ariston said:
cptrios said:
Frederick Lim said:
I hope Samsung stop making fake SLR style NX camera.
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Ditto. If I wanted a small camera that looked like an SLR, I'd get a Rebel or one of the smaller Nikons. Obviously bigger than the SLR-style mirrorless cameras, but not that much bigger and far better in terms of performance. There is very little point to making mirrorless cameras look like SLRs except to entice P&S upgraders with a more "professional-looking" camera. But what about SLR down/sidegraders who want a lower profile? If the NX20 is anything like the NEX-7 stylistically, then Samsung will have the best mirrorless system on the market (though I'm sure Sony will still sell far better).
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the reason could be that existing DSLRs would get replaced by mirrorless ones. to be honest, dslrs nowadays are unnecessarily oversized to begin with. I mean, they create them bigger just to make you appear professional ? I mean, who created the impression that because you have a big camera makes you more professionally looking or makes you capable of producing professional work? that's an absurd concept. I disagree on the premise that such camera is made to entice P&S upgraders but rather to give enthusiasts/amateur/semi-pro users a much portable option rather than to carry a heavy piece of equipment which has no difference with regards to optical performance and capabilities. such people go beyond just the mere look/style but also look at the control layouts, functionalities and feel of the camera. I'm not sure if you have handled the NX10/11, nor do I know your background, but for people who have handled and very acquainted with heavy dslrs know for sure the reason or need behind such design.
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Note that I didn't say that I think it makes you look more professional. I know a very depressingly large number of people who do, though.

My issue with the mini-DSLR thing is not the control layout or the size (I don't mind the size of the NX10 at all). In fact, it pretty much all comes down to the hump. There's no reason for that hump to be A) so pronounced, and B) right in the center of the camera. It could be smaller and off to the left just as easily, and even have the benefit of moving the flash off-axis. In my opinion (which is an opinion, and therefore subjective), the very first EVF-equipped mirrorless camera (aside from the X100, which doesn't count) to "get it right" is the NEX-7.

In a way I feel silly to be so concerned about style, but it really does make a big difference in many situations. Totally depends on what type of photography you do, though. Personally, while I'm not exactly a stealthy Nat Geo/War photographer type, I do like to go under the radar, and that's much more difficult with a camera that looks like an SLR.
snake_b said:
Clueless.

With the larger style bodies, you get the built-in EVF and larger batteries (where applicable). On top of that, you get better stability with larger and/or heavier lenses, where a smaller body doesn't matter.

Some people like choices, but to think they are automatically "slr" styled cameras is clueless, especially considering the history of the SLR form-factor.
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Is this directed at me? I must not have made my point very well, because I don't think we necessarily disagree.
 
NorthwestF wrote:
36exp has no posting history on DPR.

sensbill replied :
Making him instantly more trustworthy than you.

Total agreed with Senbill. he just BS .
 
NorthwestF said:
36exp has no posting history on DPR. So he "signs up" here just to tell us about this "supposed" camera that sounds very similar to Nex-7 (24 MP, retro body, and pdaf like Nex-7 does with the new adapter).

I am calling it BS
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Sure, but then again, you're seeing NEX clones all over the place so... a Nex-7 clone should be in order after the Nex-5 one no?

;-)

Of course, the OP pointed toward a Fuji X100-type model but I suppose that the X100 is also a NEX clone of some sort to you (and what a bout the Leica M-9?... a pale Nex copy I guess...)

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Exactly! I have an old Konica Autoreflex TC and it's obviously a NEX-7 ripoff! Integrated VF, black metal casing, ILC, external controls including shutter button (what an obvious copy, right?) and the flip-out back to swap film rolls? Total design theft of Sony's original flip-out display configuration.

No wonder old SLR makers are out of the picture... They shot themselves in the foot with blatant design theft of Sony's NEX. :p
 
Exactly.

according to NorthwestF idea,
NEX 7 would be the original design of all 'camera' .

he should help to file lawsuit for patent violation to most if not all camera makers including Minolta.

Then would be put on hall of fame.
 
squash16v said:
NorthwestF wrote:
36exp has no posting history on DPR.

sensbill replied :
Making him instantly more trustworthy than you.

Total agreed with Senbill. he just BS .
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I am pretty sure the OP was a paid Samsung shill.

If you can prove it otherwise, go ahead. I am open ears.
 
NorthwestF said:
I am pretty sure the OP was a paid Samsung shill.

If you can prove it otherwise, go ahead. I am open ears.
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Better a paid shill than an unpaid one, unless Sony has wised up and started cutting you some checks. How would this guy being paid by Samsung make him an unreliable source for Samsung news, again?
 
sensibill said:
How would this guy being paid by Samsung make him an unreliable source for Samsung news, again?
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He made it up; that's how. He just listed Nex-7 specs and implied that don't be tempted, we have such a camera coming out too. Marketing.
 
Kind of like how you made up that Samsung copied the NEX with the NX200?
 
Hi!

With the new Canon and Ricoh, and Panasonic improving the LX5, maybe Samsung will protect its turf by updating the EX1. (Fingers crossed) Samsung if you are watching; please, please - a faster longer range zoom, and better video.

Thanks
Nova Scotia, Canada
 
cptrios said:
My issue with the mini-DSLR thing is not the control layout or the size (I don't mind the size of the NX10 at all). In fact, it pretty much all comes down to the hump. There's no reason for that hump to be A) so pronounced, and B) right in the center of the camera. It could be smaller and off to the left just as easily, and even have the benefit of moving the flash off-axis. In my opinion (which is an opinion, and therefore subjective), the very first EVF-equipped mirrorless camera (aside from the X100, which doesn't count) to "get it right" is the NEX-7.
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I agree. Put the EVF where it makes the most sense, instead of copying SLRs and putting it in the center. No more nose mashing into the rear display. I can't understand why all the mirrorless cameras with EVF are not already designed this way. Must be the SLR-like appearance. If so, lets hope the rangefinder-like appearence will become the new trend instead. It just makes so much more sense. It actually makes even more sense for Samsung: because of i-Fn, the left hand is occupied so there's no use for controls on the top left of the camera body.
 
Nope, I was replying to northwest (resident forum-wide NEX troll).
 
no more news on this camera?
 
By any chance, has anyone done a whois lookup on the domain, tried to contact anyone there, and so on and so forth? I don't know, try to even find out if there are real people there?

No luck? It's because the site is a fake and a marketing product.
 
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