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Complete newbie here! NX300 questions and advice needed...

Started Feb 8, 2014 | Discussions thread
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harzmarz New Member • Posts: 9
Complete newbie here! NX300 questions and advice needed...

Hello all... I have had a notion to get into photography and am basically starting from scratch.  I know very little about terms that you all use but since lurking on this forum I have picked up some basic knowledge, so thanks!

I have always loved taking photos but always done so on a compact camera and more recently a smartphone camera (Nexus 5 - which is a TERRIBLE camera!!)  I have been looking at reviews, calling into stores etc and the camera that has grabbed my attention most has been the Samsung NX300.  I want a camera that is compact, great image quality, modern features (wifi, NFC) and looks stylish with good value for money.

I have a few questions...

  1. Is this a good camera for a beginner?  It is a lot of money to invest and I want to make sure I make the right decision.  
  2. I have been considering the Fuji X M-1 also which is available for almost the same price but has a free lens offer.  The NX300 comes with a free copy of Adobe Lightroom 4 by comparison.  The lens offer seems a lot better but I think I like the idea of the touchscreen, NFC, etc, it just seems more modern.  Thoughts?
  3. I will be doing photography lessons or joining a club.  Will people likely turn their noses up for this not being an SLR camera?  Or am I just being paranoid lol.
  4. Is the flash that comes with it good?  I will probably just be using the flash for indoors pics at family events etc.
  5. How is the 18-55mm lens that comes with it?  At this stage I probably can't afford another lens but will look into getting another in the future.  Most of my shots will be city, events, landscapes etc.

Sorry for probably repeating a lot of what may have been asked before, I'd appreciate any answers to the above or general advice to help justift this potential purchase!

Thanks in advance

Samsung NX300M
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