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EVF10.............Did I waste my money? I think so!

Started Oct 21, 2014 | Discussions thread
yooperguy Senior Member • Posts: 1,870
Re: EVF10.............Did I waste my money? I think so!
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I have the NX100 and the EVF10, but don't really use the EVF10 for more than some convenience for taking shots in bright light, or just something to allow composing with the camera to my eye, and seeing camera settings. I got my EVF a couple of years back when a vendor in Korea offered them for only $60 shipped to me in the USA.  It was worth the risk, knowing it was not very high resolution.

Prior to buying the EVF10 I bought a Clearviewer to use with the NX100.  I prefer to use this since it magnifies the screen. I think it works better for manual focusing, and tired old eyes appreciate the magnified image of the LCD. The diopter adjustment for my NX20 EFV came loose, and Samsung wanted $190 to repair it. I've only had the body for 15 months, so the 12 month warranty has expired, and I did not buy an extended warranty. I opted to buy a Clearviewer for the NX20 ($60), and get by with that. I also use a Clearviewer with my Canon G9 that has an optical tunnel viewfinder (no information displays, and only ~78% of shot is displayed).

I had to dig out my NX100 while my NX20 was at Samsung for repair evaluation. It helped me renew my appreciation for this "old" camera.  It is fun to use, and a little smaller due to no EVF hump. It still takes great photos, but not as good at higher ISOs when compared to the NX20. I also appreciate the swivel LCD of the NX20.  I will miss not having the convenience and quality of the EVF, but hopefully the Clearviewer will be good enough for my needs.

Dennis

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