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I have funds for either NX30 or Galaxy NX? or 85mm f1.4? Opinions please

Started Oct 22, 2014 | Discussions
jennyrae Senior Member • Posts: 2,690
Re: I have funds for either NX30 or Galaxy NX? or 85mm f1.4? Opinions please

welcome. whatever makes you happy. Galaxy is still good buy. so does 45mm.

William Hubert Contributing Member • Posts: 872
Re: I have funds for either NX30 or Galaxy NX? or 85mm f1.4? Opinions please

Certainly not to go wrong at that price. The limitations of any of these NX cameras is not in the equipment. Rather it is the eye and ability of the user.

to that end nothing beats getting out and capturing images. Have a great time!

As with many things in life a great photograph has strong appeal for what is NOT in the picture.

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wpstl Senior Member • Posts: 1,251
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Interesting that you asked for advice but didn't take any of it. I didn't see anyone vote for the Galaxy NX. I'm not saying it's a bad choice, I just find it interesting that you bothered to ask for advice when it appears you already had your mind made up. To each his own as they say.

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tjobbe
tjobbe Senior Member • Posts: 1,430
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as no one wants to speak up for the Galaxy...my turn

From the point of pure image quality i believe the JPEG out of the Galaxy compared to the NX30 are a but better at low ISO, a but worse at high ISO, RAW.. well not that much of a difference.

I do have some NX body, the one that is the most special is by far the GN120. I use the NX30 when ever I am doing some "serious" shooting (I am not doing this for a living, but some pictures of mine get into some local news papers from time to time)

Whenever I am on vacation, I prefer the Galaxy...

Why:

> unlimited battery (at least that is how you feel when you us it)

> The computing vpower of the GN120 gets me better results on the smart modes (yepp... I am using them but only on the Galaxy....)

> you do not need a smartphone, you do not need a tab, you do not need a Wifi Hotspot for tethering your wifes S3.....4G can be really fast.

> i feel better when I know that the track my mobile service works with my camera and I can find it when I might have lost it....

> it was never easier to tag your images with GPS

> the face of those staring at you when you look at your cameras screen... priceless

> when they -with a grin- ask you if you can take call with your camera and you open WhatsApp and chat with your buddies...

One note:

keep the NX3000 and not the EX2 as the 1650PZ is not the best partner for the Galaxy....as the firmware does not team best with exactly that lens....

Cheers, Tjobbe

P.S. the NX30 is a way more serious camera... believe me

P.P.S. you will have more fun with the Galaxy

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simontramper
simontramper Senior Member • Posts: 2,405
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I watched this thread with interest and read the usual bashing of the GNX I use the GNX with no problems , you may find the option to shot and email on the move interesting if you capture a shot someone likes. Don't forget it's voice activated . I have just ordered a remote microphone with a 30 metre range to try on wildlife. It takes no time at all to learn how to change settings using the touch screen. I will of course be upgrading to the NX1 but I have nothing but love for the GNX .
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jennyrae Senior Member • Posts: 2,690
Re: I have funds for either NX30 or Galaxy NX? or 85mm f1.4? Opinions please

I do not see any bashing of Galaxy, atleast not in this thread. it is just that it is not recommended as suggestions were more towards what the op's needs for portraiture as he elaborated. galaxy was put in discussion due to consideration caused by affordable pricing.

also, I think op should also need to be made aware what to expect with galaxy like the processing time because least we expect him complaining of slow processing in raw because no one mentioned it. aside from that, redeeming factor of galaxy is big bright display screen.  it is just too bad that galaxy was priced wrongly and had to suffer it's faith like what happened with original SD1 of Sigma.

Kaziklu Senior Member • Posts: 1,301
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The Galaxy NX is fine if you don't really use the View Finder or only use iFN lens. It is the camera that got people fired. It may be an ok camera, but I wouldn't buy it, and I don't see any reason to replace a NX3000 with it. 
Though the OP can do as they wish.. I gave my opinion of it. Which is just that.. it is bashed because of what it is. not because it is a horrible camera, just it was a bad idea. 
They made a choice based on their needs and desires, nothing wrong with it.

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