A few questions/confirmations regarding Flash Units and the NX300

Hello all....

I have a few questions regarding the NX300 and various flash units.  I'm definitely not a new poster - well, on this forum I am - but lately I've been eyeing the NX300 for purchase.  Right now I shoot quite a bit with a large variety of micro 4/3 cameras, along with the Fuji X-E1 - all of which I absolutely love.

The last time I owned a Samsung camera was when I had the 815 Pro and that seems like ages ago.  So I have my memory jogged with regards to a few things here.,  As of late, the NX300 has me really intrigued.

OK - so now on to the specific quesitons.  One of the major aspects for me - with regards to any particular camera brand - is the type of external flash units that are available.  I do quite a bit of indoor flash photography.

1.  There is one Samsung dedicated TTL flash I'm eyeing and it's the Samsung ED-SEF42A unit (which is modeled on the Sunpak model 42 - which is a great flash to begin with).  But wherever I see it listed, it shows that it was made for the NX10?  Does this mean that this particular flash is a specific model dependent unit - the NX10?  Or, is this flash good on any of the Samsung Mirrorless ILC's?  Here's the link to it at the B&H site:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/708433-REG/Samsung_ED_SEF42A_ED_SEF42A_External_Flash_for.html

2.  The other questions centers around 3rd party flash units - which there are quite a few.  I'm looking at a few Metz units, but I noticed that their TTL dedication shows a Pentax/Samsung dedication.   Am I to assume that to this date - even with the Samsung Mirrorless ILC's - that any flash dedicated to Pentax units, will also function superbly with Samsung cameras?

Thanking you in advance for your input.  As I mentioned, I have a vast collection of cameras (yeah, I know - since 2002, when I first joined the DPReview forums, I've managed to amass quite a few toys, but photography is my passion, so it's not just a matter of gear lust).  I find that many of these cameras complement each other quite well.  Having said that, the color tonality, overall look and definition of those NX300 images has me turning my head big time.

Hello Ben, I'm really happy to read you here. I own the metz 44, for nx, it's very good and capable.

Be aware that there is also a version for older samsung dslr cameras based on pentax design, that is different and does not work with nx!

...where it states that it's for the NX10?  Will it function fine with other NX cameras (all TTL functionality)?

Yup, all the nx are compatible, flash wise. But the metz is a better unit, imho.

NT

Like I said, the color tonality and overall look of these NX300 images can turn a few heads.  Over the next few days I'll be pulling the trigger on the NX300, extra batteries, and one or two flash units.  Am looking forward to it.

Hello,

as you see, the NX line has one NX-specific flash mount which is incompatible to the PentaxSamsung flash mount.

Just a few words about NX:

The Nx300 is the first Samsung NX which has a quite good JPG engine, i will look if it has over average good colors. All jpg engines of the older than nx300 nx-cameras are not so great.

So you see a system which becomes better in big steps.

But the point of the NX system are - as with Olympus and Fuji X - the lenses. Samsung delivers some very good prime lenses, and this for a very competitive price.

I think nx is the faster growing mirrorless system, if you look at incremental improvements among generations. I have high hopesnfornthe future bodies and lenses, I hope not to be disappointed!!

And I'm still waiting for a rangefinder style nx body.

I keep an open mind about a variety of brand cameras.  I'm no one-brand fanboy - that's for sure.  Just ordered the NX300 (in brown) with the 18-55.

With my being fully retired now I can easily focus my efforts between several of my hobbies/activities - which are physical fitness/weight training, digital photography, and rifle/pistol marksmanship.

Don't know what you're shooting with at the moment, but I have seen you (and still do) on a variety of forums with great input, so that's good.  I'm currently shooting with the likes of the Fuji X-E1, Olympus OMD E-M5, E-PL5, E-P3, Panasonic GF1, GF5, GX1, G5, and the Canon EOS M.  Am still maintaining my older regular 4/3 models of the classic E-1, E-3, and E-30 because of their great IQ (IMO, that is) - plus a variety of enthusiast models (i.e. Fuji X10, X20, Nikon P7100, P7700, P330, P510 Canon G12, SX-50HS, S100, Panny LX5, and Olympus XZ-1).  Yeah, I know....I'm a friekin' camera whore to say the least - and have been since 2002...sigh!  What can I say, it keeps me occupied (and out of trouble) 

My end game is IQ, and it is here where (from what I've seen) the NX300 really excels.  The images seem to have that often-elusive rich, dynamic color tonality and a palpable "you are there" feel to them.  I guess I should have added, "well-taken images that is," because we all know that in some hands, even having a $10,000 camera can net horrible results, whereas in other more adept hands, a simple point and shoot can net images that look professional.

As I said weeks ago elsewhere, I'm looking forward to having a comment on the NX300 from such an experienced photographer as you are.

I think that NX community will gain a lot by having you among us.

I hope to contribute.....

...You see, you post in bits and pieces, meaning like incomplete thoughts, so trying to figure out what you're trying to say is a bit difficult.

I think you were asking about the EOS-M picture quality, if I'm not mistaken (correct me here).  OK, previously I had never even considered getting the EOS-M.  After all, weren't there enough mirrorless cameras on the market!  But then I saw a few photos - taken by some pros that had me turning my head also.  So I went to the local Mom and Pop camera store (yes, they still have a few of 'em left) and started playing with it.  Well, I was hooked, so I picked one up.  At the time the AF was a bit slow, but Canon's latest firmware update 2.02 really fixed all of that...and then some.

It's hard to imagine a camera that small with a DSLR-sized 18 MP sensor in it.  The kit 18-55 lens is built like a tank (all metal) and has superb optics (well, at least my copy).  The color tonality of that camera is typical Canon - that is rich with a nice tonality.  High ISO capabilities are nice also.  I'm glad that I picked it up and it was a welcomed addition to my collection.  I strongly suggest to anyone (now-a-days) that if you can still find them at the blow-out prices (check Amazon, Adorama, or B&H) where they sell the EOS-M with 22 MM prime for only $299, or the EOS-M with 18-55 zoom for $349 - to jump on it without second thought.  At those prices, this photographic instrument with optics is a masterpiece - a steal, really.

As I mentioned in an earlier reply, I can take just about any camera and get very good results with it.  You just have to learn the camera - it's strengths and weaknesses, and then work to their favor.  So I'm delighted with all that I currently have.  And I'm certainly looking forward to adding the NX300 (which I ordered yesterday).

my "metz 44 af-1 for samsung " works good with the nx300 [nt]