Kisaha
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Re: Returned to Samsung yet again!
Kinger wrote:
The NX300 inspired my return to amateur photography about 4 years ago. I am self described OCD and suffer from gear accusation syndrome too! So this drove me through many cycles of upgrades and downgrades with Samsung, Sony, Fuji and Nikon! I have owned nearly every Samsung lens and camera body at some point. Through all that I have shot many great photos too. Mostly family and vacation photos, nothing to frame as art.
Anyway, recently I decided to reorganize my photos and in doing so discovered that the most eye pleasing photos cane from my Samsung gear which I had no longer owned any of.
My RX100 M3 is my go to for a pocketable travel camera. My RX10 M1 purchased used at a great price is my affordable sports and kids school event camera. Not nearly as nice as my old Samsung S lenses with NX1 performed, but at just a fraction of the price and it is acceptable.
That left me with a big gap however. For my travel photography, neither gave the level of results I wanted or an ultra wide option that I love. So.....
I have now added back in a mint NX30 that I was super lucky to get on EBay for $200. I used the old “parts” trick to get a 12-24 to fill a gap in my gear line up. Coming back to this system was like seeing a good friend after a long time away. A true pleasure to use and handle. Great color and dynamic range.
I will not be going all in on the system this time as it is tough to get really great prices anymore and used gear is now more of a gamble with the age. I will likely add a lens or two if the right opportunity arises.
Welcome back! There are a lot of people selling now, or soon. I predict the prices will come down dramatically after summer, except maybe the 50-150.
You mean samsungparts still sell in bulk prices? I resisted the urge back then (and no really need for one either), but the aforementioned 50-150 still haunts my dreams!