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Trying to decide on NX300 upgrade or waiting

Started Jun 24, 2013 | Discussions thread
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HankK
HankK Regular Member • Posts: 389
Trying to decide on NX300 upgrade or waiting

Lately, I have been shooting mostly small business exteriors and interiors using wide angles like the Fuji 14mm and now the Nikon 18-35mm G on my D600 FX.  The D600 is heavy for me.  I now have some physical limitations that require me to use a monopod for camera support and as a cane.

I would really like to go lighter.  I was thinking of the NX 12-24mm (which I believe has very good reviews) and the new NX300.

I do like a viewfinder but am getting tired of waiting for the NX30.  The new Galaxy NX leaves me a bit cold but maybe it will be ok.  I have the NX20 but I believe that the NX300 has better high ISO capability and maybe a tad better DR than the NX20.  My interior shots with a monopod are usually shot at ISO 2500 or 3200.  At these ISO's, the NX20 was giving me too much noise in the shadows.  Note: I only shoot RAW and mostly print at 11 x 17 inches.

So does it make sense to move to the NX300 from the NX20 or wait to see Galaxy NX reviews or whenever for the NX30.  Will I see an improvement at high ISO with the NX300.   If anyone wants to comment on improved DR that would be appreciated.  I think someone commented on an earlier post that DR may only be slightly (1/3 ro 1/2 stop) improved.

I would also appreciate any comments on the NX 12-24 regarding sharpness and distortion.

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Hank K
Nikon D600, Fuji XE-1, Coolpix A, Samsung NX20 (former D800E, 5DM2, RX100, GH2 Kit, and Fujifilm X100 shooter)

Nikon D600 Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung NX20 Samsung NX300
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