Just discovered this feature on my NX1 by accident

sorry if this is old news to you or common-knowledge functionality, but today i noticed when you tap the screen to touch focus, you can then drag the focus box to create a new box for exposure, then set the exposure independently by touching somewhere else on the screen! kind of funny to discover something new on a 6 year old camera, it was like teaching an old dog new tricks when i saw a second box appear.

i was actually comparing low-light focusing speed of the NX1 to focusing tests of the Nikon Z6 I see on youtube when i found this out...obviously I can't match their environment exactly, but in my highly unscientific, subjective test, I was surprised how well the NX1 held up in a similarly dark room

i think once the sony A7 IV is released, or if the Nikon Z6/II drop to a certain price, I will finally be switching systems....the NX1 still gives me everything I need, but I've been holding back from lens purchases for a long time because I didn't want to deal what to do after I eventually switched. still sad about how Samsung dropped out...the NX1 has aged incredibly well, and it wasn't until the past year I really felt new cameras were actually a real upgrade, and even then, the NX1 is still great.

one of the hardest parts will be my hands having to get used to a new camera, the NX1 ergonomics are so comfortable for me and the muscle memory is there. i also love the APS-C size...but I don't care for Fuji and don't trust the support of other companies' APS systems.

anyway...tacking on random sentiments, NX1 will always have a special place in my heart.

james _ wrote:

sorry if this is old news to you or common-knowledge functionality, but today i noticed when you tap the screen to touch focus, you can then drag the focus box to create a new box for exposure, then set the exposure independently by touching somewhere else on the screen! kind of funny to discover something new on a 6 year old camera, it was like teaching an old dog new tricks when i saw a second box appear.

This is a feature the NX30 has too, but I think I never used it in real life, since I mostly use the EVF.

I am still annoyed they discontinued their camera line when it was just getting really great.

Neat feature!

james _ wrote:

viking79 wrote:

I am still annoyed they discontinued their camera line when it was just getting really great.

Neat feature!

same...sometimes i judge people for not getting over relationship breakups for several years, but here i am still bitter about a camera

Same here. The difference here is that I'm not holding a grudge against Samsung as I've bought several of their products in the last few years! Maybe I should hold a grudge.. Although it'd be a case of cutting off my nose to spite my face.