DPReview.com is closing April 10th - Find out more

Galaxy NX issues

Started Jun 25, 2015 | Discussions thread
markyboy81 Veteran Member • Posts: 4,778
Re: Galaxy NX issues

My Galaxy NX was in the mail today and, after charging it up, I gave it a quick spin.
Unfortunately, I've run into several issues already.
1. Sometimes, it crashes while saving. This is rather frustrating, since I already lost a very nice series of exposures today. Is there anything that can be done to alleviate this? I already made sure to turn off Wifi and GPS, but to no avail.

2. In low light, I can see a red dot in the upper left corner of the display/viewfinder. It's not visible on any photos I take (including a test shot with a lens cap on). Is this a "feature" or do I have a faulty sensor?

3. I also had the camera app lock up while focusing (from that point forward, it was impossible to refocus). Is this very common or just bad luck on my part?

I really liked the prospect of switching over to the Samsung lineup of mirrorless cameras (the NX1 would've been my next toy, once prices had gotten down), but if those "smart cameras" are as frustrating as smart watches, I might have to rethink it.

EDIT: I just checked the screen again and it appears the camera also suffers from a total of four dead pixels (white dots that can already be seen on a light gray background). 
Am I really just that unlucky, or is the quality of the Galaxy NX generally suspicious?

I would say that you are quite unlucky, as my galaxy NX is fine, with no such issues. I've used Samsung products for a long time and never yet come across a dead pixel - if I were you I would return this if it bothers you.
I haven't experienced the issue of files no saving either, and I always keep GPS, wifi, and mobile data on.
I have experienced an issue with a lens locking up, this is only when I use the 60mm for some reason, but is rectified by removing the lens and remounting.
All in all I would return it and get another one.

 markyboy81's gear list:markyboy81's gear list
Sony ZV-1 Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX3000 Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500 +9 more
Keyboard shortcuts:
FForum PPrevious NNext WNext unread UUpvote SSubscribe RReply QQuote BBookmark MMy threads
Color scheme? Blue / Yellow