NX500 as the near perfect compact camera

Ben Herrmann wrote:

...hilarious. For some of us, it seems that the tools me have (photographic-wise, that is) seem almost akin to one of our appendages (I'll let you imagine which appendage I'm referring to here guys).

The bottom line here is that Samsung is now defunct in the camera department and has been for several years. And there's nothing you or I can do about it all. And yes, many of us who are still using Samsung cameras appreciate the tech involved, not to mention our preferences for the Samsung color tonality.

But it's a done deal my fellow photo homies and the writing has been on the wall for a long, long time now. Now you can hold on to your Samsung cameras like some would hold on to their guns (me included on that one) - and in the process, disparage every other brand of camera in that last ditch effort to defend that appendage - orrrrrr, you can open your eyes and finally transition to experiencing the marvels and enjoyable experiences that other brands have to offer.

As many of you know, I am currently using a variety of cameras from the Samsung NX line (i.e. I have the NX500, NX30, and NX Mini remaining), along with a half dozen cameras from the Fuji X system, cameras from the Canon EOS M line, and...a half dozen models from Olympus in the M43 line (although after hearing that Olympus, after 85+ years has sold off their camera division, I am now worried...). In other-words, I've been a certified international camera slut since 1969 when I first start shooting 35 MM while a Marine stationed in VietNam. And I've not slowed down ever since.

In each case, I've found there is much to enjoy in embrace among all of the brands, in particular, with the Fuji line of cameras. In fact, I've said it often on various forums, that if I were forced to have to sell off all of my different brand cameras except for just one brand - well, it would be Fuji hands down.

Now in getting back to the Samsung NX500, do I love that camera? Hell yes, I do, but as a stills photographer only, I do find it lacking in areas such as higher ISO scenarios and dynamic range capabilities. I love using the NX500 for scenes such as landscape and architectural situations. However, anymore, when it comes to photography, I find myself reaching for one of the many Fuji cameras I have. Fuji's high ISO capabilities are superb and that brand is the one I reach for when I know I have to shoot in low light. And in addition, the dynamic range I can pull from Fuji RAW (RAF) files are exemplary.

And I'm betting that each one of you reading this thread - who use other brands as well - will attest to the joy (and fun) they experience while using those brands, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that!!!!!

But alas, with two specific hobbies that I have - that of being an audiophile plus a photographer - I am torn back and forth between both camps. Right now - at this moment, I am focused more on the audio side of the house and am doing a series of blogs on a variety of digital to analog converters (DAC's) that I am using. My audio experiences anymore are centered around my desktop PC. In fact, as I type this reply, I am listening to Schubert's Trout Quintet on a pair of Edifier R2000DB's and a Velodyne subwoofer under my desk. That is being fed with an iFi ZenDAC using Audiquest USB and RCA upgraded cables. The sound is beyond stirring as I'm breaking out with goose bumps. So why did I mention this, 'cause I'm now seriously considering selling off all of my remaining "mint" Samsung gear - NX500 and all. I thought it would never come to this, but I'm just not using them anymore, and I may eventually sell off the rest - except the Fuji gear.

So enjoy what you have - whether it be NX gear, or whatever. But no need to get defensive about it all as they are all just material things. Human relationships are much more important.

Have a great day everyone...

Oh, by the way - below is a scene of what my desktop looks like anymore - and this is a huge shift from conventional audiophile behavior. More and more folks are shifting their focus to high quality audio gear to their desktop environments.

I like that set up Ben! But it kinda looks like you're on the floor?

Or is it akin to The Office's megadesk?!