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NX 300 Ramblings

Started Mar 20, 2015 | Discussions thread
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Glick1 Regular Member • Posts: 277
NX 300 Ramblings

I was able to pick up an NX300 with a 20-50 lens on craigslist for 225$. It is like new and from what I can tell functions perfectly. I am primarily using a MFT Panasonic dmcg5. I enjoy it very much and have been happy with the handling and IQ.

I tend to purchase technology that is a year or 2 behind. I refuse to pay top dollar for the latest and greatest only to have it depreciate 50% in a year or two. Call me cheap!

I figured at $225 I could always keep it as a backup or sell it and probably make a few or break even.

I have a few questions if you guys dont mind.

When shooting in strong sun have any of you found or can suggest a glare reduction screensaver.

Is there any "must have" lens ?example....Lumix has a 20mm 1.7 which everyone loves

Is anyone using a wrist strap?, The cameras size seems to warrant it over the neck strap.

What case are you using?

Just a few comments:

I find the NX300 to have excellent color rendering right from the start. Focus is slower than the G5, but not by much. I was expecting a superior IQ being that the sensor is larger, but they seem pretty equal. Or maybe it could be my 50year old eyes. Either way it's pretty good. The menu system is really nice and the sunction button on the lens is outstanding. It reminds me of the RX100 sony and S100 from canon.

I am enjoying playing with my new toy and I'm sure Ill have a few more questions in the future, so thanks for putting up with them!

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Canon PowerShot S100 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 Mega OIS +1 more
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