My previous camera was a Nikon D80 SLR with very decent lenses, but now I wanted to get involved in a system camera and have tormented me for months so through forums and magazines. In shortlisted models from Samsung, Sony and Fuji were just this, all in the same price segment.
The picture quality, and it only took me to in the end is quite simply outstanding. Especially fun here the 55-230mm zoom lens. The background blur effect amazing, the range in focus razor sharp. My time is twice as expensive SLR from Nikon is mercilessly put to shame (well, there are admittedly years of development between. Nevertheless, one should bear in mind that this is a beginner's camera an SLR is spread light years far behind leaves).
Particular mention here also the achievements in higher ISO range. One can loosely operate with ISO values up in the middle 2000s, comes without noticeable image noise. ISO values of 800 or 1000 appear completely noise-free. Such freedoms allow photographing since even under difficult lighting conditions with still free-held shutter speeds, further increasing the application possibilities.
The battery life is quite long, but I could specify a number of hours. I can use the camera for days with Live View, a number of pictures shot and modulated much to the settings etc, which for the most part through the monitor (= principle Stromfresser) run. The capacity is more than adequate, a spare battery is not necessary, even with multi-day trips.
The film performance is also good. Here ongoing recordings of a maximum of 28 minutes at a time are possible, although still far from the end of the memory card is reached.
Shortcomings:
Two things on the camera are easily noticeably annoying in my eyes.
1. The autofocus and the shutter speed is not too high. Was criticized by many here and right. Half a second or second you have to go by the command, the image to focus (ie half press of the shutter) plan to the finished photo. A hunting cheetah you will not get photographed. Athletes or cars and maybe more difficult. With the camera you have to get involved in my experience on his motives. There is nothing for fast clippers. The problem to be slightly better with software updates.
2. The software settings affect slaying. The software program is too extensive. It should be made easier for beginners. But to change the essential things - aperture, shutter speed, ISO value - must always only torment the menus. However, the menus are overloaded to the user remove all decisions. There are preset programs for each situation. And even the biggest joke, a program for finding the right program. Less would have been more here. If you buy a camera for 500 euros, you should know the basic controls and know how to deal with situations alltäglien. The camera does not have to take everything out of your hands a.
Conclusion: The bottom line is crucial, as the final image looks. And in this case is unsurpassable terms of quality. I can overlook the shortcomings. Such a quality I have with any other camera in the price segment (+ / -) found. Compare the attached pictures (resolution each to 1/4 its original size reduced)
