Chris62
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Re: I was thinking Sony DSLR's.....NT
When I was looking for a compact camera for myself i compared EX2 to one only competitor Panasonic LX7. (also 24/F1,4 - the other compacts in this category have 28 the widest range only)
Lens 24-90/F1,4-F2,3 Leica - IMO better.
Aperture ring - nice for A and M modes
Constant diagonal pictures in 4:3/3:2/16:9 - multi aspect sensor and all availaible in one shot! (+1:1)
Built in ND filter - automatic in P mode and very easy to switch on/off (the lever)
Metal body, optionael great EVF i bought one. - IMO better solution is built in EVF so it is a pitty...
Perfect menu professional functions and quality - any issues so far. (made in Japan)
AVCD movies 1080p 50/60fps really great FHD quality.
EX2F IM o was better in one aspect only - the amoled screen but without EVF .....
The price- I have paid more than for EX2F but as mentioned parameters, battery charger and a leather case included and phot test dony by myself helped in decisioon taking.
As far as I know in USA LX7 was available for 299$ only- it is twice cheaper than in my country.
But let's answer for the question whe to buy such compact not mirroless camera with DX sensor?
For me the reason is small size, zoom range, AF speed and AF accuracy, wider DOF and macro capabilities.
I use also NX camera but not for every day.
The reasons for NX camera using are:very small DOF and tele range.
Picture quality? When I did comparison LX7 to NX10 the difference is very small and visible only in 100% and NX10 has to be equipped with pancake 30/F2 minmum because with zoom is worse.
On A3 prints LX7 is superb.
So I dream about new compact similar to Olympus Stylus 1 but with 24-400 mm range.
I wonder why Samsung does not produce any similar camera.
Also we can see the new Panasonic FZ1000 becomes very popular and IMO much more convenient than NX camera with 18-200 or doble kit zooms set.