Juxx989 wrote:
I've been sniffing around Samsung used and discounted cameras for a while now... and its seemed strange to me how well this particular model (Galaxy NX) has held up in value... Must be something special about it.
I think there is. I bought one and liked it so much I bought another. I have lots of Nikon gear and Samsung gear and I use the Galaxy NX all the time. I've listed the reasons a number of times on this forum but here's a list of some cools things for you:
It has a built-in Android tablet. And not a crappy one. That means it has useful wifi, cell capability, you can install any number of apps to do any number of things. I can shoot Raw files and send them right to my Dropbox account without need for a computer. I can edit files in my app of choice and post JPEG versions online immediately. And to get more geeky but less photo centric: I can use the Bluetooth to listen to music while out shooting, I can make Skype calls, check emails, browse the Internet on a useful LCD if necessary...
Back to photo centric usefulness:
Nice, big LCD
Built-in storage so I can still shoot if I forget a memory card (sadly, it happens to all of us at some point)
Focus peaking on all the time. The Galaxy NX is my cam of choice for using my legacy MF Nikon lenses.
voice control for reduced camera vibrations. Put the GNX on a tripod and say the word "shoot" and it takes a shot. No need to touch the shutter, or a cable release, or a smartphone, or a third party device. Excellent for macro.
That's enough for today. I really wish Samsung would upgrade the GNX with the new 28mp sensor, more storage etc.
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