Review on 📷 Samsung NX1000 Black ~ 20.3MP Digital Camera Body Only - Enhanced SEO by Matt Reid

Note. This listing is for the BODY only, lens not included. You should look for "sets" in other listings if you also need a lens. If you already have Samsung NX lenses, the body alone can save you some money. The main things that caught my attention about this camera What's drawn are the Wi-Fi capabilities (Samsung leads the way), a large APS-C sensor (more image detail), a compact mirrorless design, and recent price drops compared to models like the 200/210, 300, etc. it offers it shares the same APS-C sensor and is nearly identical in image quality, and what you're giving up is an AMOLED display, a metal body, and a few other bits and pieces (LCD on 1000/1100 is fine, though not as good as Contrast, deep blacks but still very usable.) So how does the pudding taste? Well I'll admit my first impression was "plastic!" .(Luckily they are tripod metal thread!) The shutter and other parts are also made of metal, including the lens mounts. I mainly use Panasonic and Olympus cameras and even those in this price range have a slightly better "feel". Sense But it's very high quality plastic and I got over it quickly except I find the grip a bit slippery and see myself dropping this camera so I attached the strap straight away. Not a big fan of the strap. It's okay, but I don't like the ring mounts compared to the more familiar cloth metal rails on my other cameras. I have found that the strap gets in the way of my grip due to the attachment rings and this is very annoying. I'll probably remove this strap for this reason once I find a case I like. You can work around it, but I just don't like it. (Update: I'm adapting to this and not getting annoyed like I used to.) Overall, the design is well thought out in terms of controls, and Samsung offers some unique and original twists, such as: B. the "Fn". and "iFn" controls. Buttons that provide easy access to the main features you want to "adjust" while recording. The controls work well and the ring/wheel controls work very well. I was a bit skeptical but really enjoyed using it. For example, when scrolling through images in playback mode, everything works very well and you can scroll through images very quickly. It's nice to have a hot shoe, although I haven't tried the included flash - I'll report. Videographers might notice that there is an external microphone that works with the hot shoe and doesn't require any cables at all, which is nice! Overall I find the NX1000 easy to use, manual focus works well, smart mode works with some scene modes and other (somewhat useless) features (magic filters/frames etc.). I've enjoyed playing with them on the WB150F, but they seem out of place here. There's an excellent amount of image adjustments, exposure settings, and controls of a more serious nature. If you're serious, this camera is ready. Also, some fun features like panorama mode work well if you understand their limitations and live up to your expectations. As expected, the APS-C sensor reproduces a lot of good image details. That's a big plus for this camera. I was very happy with the results in good light. I photograph a lot of landscapes and streets and this camera seems to do it well. Noise cancellation seems to work well up to around 1600 (maybe 800 for purists). Colors are accurate and not oversaturated like many consumer cameras. If you like the "boost" that many cameras give you by default, there's a Vivid mode that does that for you. Personally, I prefer more realistic colors (one of the things I love about Olympus and (mostly) Panasonics). The JPEGs have good sharpness (I haven't shot in RAW yet) and the tones are nice and smooth (think wide expanses of blue sky and clouds). I'm sure my results will improve with experience over these first test shots, so this bodes well. If you like to print big, 16x20 maybe even 20x30 you can do that which is very nice. The kit's 20-50mm lens is good enough, but has a very limited range compared to what I'm used to. (I'm thinking about getting a 30mm lens, which I think would be a good compact device for everyday use.) Still, the images look good, sharp and detailed, so I'm happy with that. Video worked well and zoom worked well in video mode and was silent. In everyday life you don't have to switch the wheel to video mode, you just press the video button on the back and after a short break you are in action. It's nice. Of course, if you switch to full screen mode, you have more options. Wi-Fi functions worked flawlessly, I was able to connect without any problems and save photos using the automatic backup mode. Skydrive and others worked fine. I haven't tried mobile link and remote search apps yet. (Update: I've tried these apps and they worked fine for the most part. It got a little buggy from time to time. There's a new 'smart camera app' to replace it, but it only works with the new firmware. Since I haven't updated the firmware yet, haven't tried it.) The PC_Autobackup mode is very convenient for transferring photos and movies to a computer. It remembers what happened and only passes new items. It's best to change often, because. slower than reading from a card, but everything is automatic and very convenient. [You can also use other apps (Mobile Link/Smart Camera) to transfer photos to your mobile devices (phone/tablet.] be turned on, of course) and the camera will connect and start streaming your content. When that's done, the camera will turn off (unless you press the control button within 30 seconds) and you can also turn off the computer if you wish. Or you can choose "Open Folder" in the PC/Laptop pop-up dialog box and view your photos and movies. Everything is very simple and convenient. There is a "Smart Range" function to extend the dynamic range and preserve highlights. It seems to work fine but you lose detail in the shadows. I think it should be disabled by default. (You can of course also shoot in RAW and adjust the settings yourself.) The JPEG looks very good in my opinion, with lots of detail and sharpness. So good that I believe the NX1000 can only shoot in JEPG format. (Of course, you can always switch to RAW or RAW+Jpeg if you need to.) I think many will find Jpeg fine for most purposes. (If you frequently shoot at high ISOs, you absolutely must shoot in RAW.) They come in a range of aspect ratios, including 1:1, 3:2, and 16:9. This is good and gives you flexibility in how the camera works versus cropping later. The 8fps burst mode worked very well, although as mentioned elsewhere there is a lag as the camera processes frames before you can record again. I'm a fairly conscientious photographer and don't shoot much action/sports, so the NX1000 suits me. Random delays when switching modes and after burst or RAW shooting aren't an issue for me, but may be for some. All of this is covered in many excellent reviews online, so I won't go into that here. Overall I found the camera to be responsive and adequate for my needs. The LCD screen is bright, colorful and has good resolution. I was happy with that. I generally prefer optical viewfinders (sorry, I'll admit it's dated here, you can't beat a good optical viewfinder in my opinion) and even an electronic viewfinder in a pinch, but I'm getting used to the viewfinderless shooting style and the NX1000's LCD is very good at this relationship. Overall I'm very happy with the image quality and feature set and think this camera is a great choice at the current prices. Many of the features are unique, the Wi-Fi modes are the best I've seen and the APS-C sensor feels good. It's fairly compact with the included 20-50mm lens (and even more compact with the 30mm pancake lens), easy to carry (not heavy), and has all the necessary controls. The pictures are very good and that's the main thing. I think it's an easy 4 stars for the overall quality and especially for the price paid. ---------------- Update: I recently purchased a Samsung f2.4 16mm Pancake Lens (Samsung 16mm f/2.4 NX Ultra Wide Pancake Lens (Black)) and this great addition to it Camera. Ideal for landscape and street photography. Now I put this lens on the camera by default. Faster autofocus, faster optics (f2.4 vs. f3.5) and a more compact profile. Wearing a 16mm lens on my body makes me feel like a 5 star combo. (I'm giving a 4 star rating for the kit lens which is a great lens. I just think the 16mm is the "magic" lens with this body. Very subjective of course.) Update: Me did not cover the video. very good above, suffice it to say that the video quality is excellent for a camera in this price range and in my opinion exceeds many. It's Full HD 30/60 fps. You can zoom while recording video and it also supports external microphones and stereo sound. It has all the basics plus a few pluses. If you want, you can even use many special effects in video mode. There's a dedicated video button for instant access and a dial for more options. Transferring videos over Wi-Fi takes longer due to their size, but transfers normally. The sound quality is not bad for a camera of this type in my opinion. So when you're on the go, you'll have both footage and video. (I still think a dedicated camcorder and full DSLR is optimal. But I have to say that the combined capabilities here are pretty good.) Video Format: MP4 (H.264), Compression: H.264 Movie, AAC Audio Frame Rate : 60 fps (1280x720 only), 30 fps (1920x1080), 24 fps (1920x810). Video Editing: Photo Capture, Temporary Crop Update: I didn't mention that the stock lens (20-50mm) doesn't have image stabilization, and neither does the body. It wasn't a problem for me (I shoot old school, mounts etc) but was a consideration when buying a great price and great 16mm wide angle for this body (very compact and little worries about image stabilisation, large sensor works in favorite here) and dedicating this to a wide range camera with my mid/telephoto Panasonic G1 (because I already have great lenses for my G1 in this range). I still have a 20-50mm (great lens) in my bag and can switch if needed. The lenses I already have for my G1 are excellent so this works well for me. You can buy Samsung lenses with image stabilization (like 18-55mm) if that bothers you. I've never had a problem shooting with a 20-50mm kit lens. In low-light conditions, however, this can play a role. Again, my preferred choice would be my G1 and f1.7 20mm, but I could get by with the NX1000 as well. It has good image quality at high ISOs, and even ISO 3200 can be used many times. ISO 1600 is very good and ISO 800 is very clean. For quick, on-the-go shots, I still love this camera a lot.