Smaller, faster and easier to use, the trend in the cameras goes on and on in this direction. The number of compact cameras has grown so large and fast-moving that it is easy to lose track. 3D, panoramic or Wi-Fi function are thereby installed in an increasing number of models and the camera seems to mutate all-rounder. Unfortunately, this sometimes the deciding factor on the route remains the image quality.
For snapshots in order, but who really wants to take pictures, which has so far continued to benefit from an SLR. Of course, not as compact, but the results can be the extra weight quickly forgotten.
In recent years, manufacturers doing now rely on so-called. System cameras that combine both the advantages of a compact camera, as well as the excellent properties of a DSLR and so enable a whole new kind of photography. Also Samsung is this step and brings the NX 1000 in the entry-level system camera segment out some innovations.
But how beats the small NX1000 in practice and for someone who is spoiled by the image quality of a DSLR?
FIRST IMPRESSION:
After having brought the small camera out of her black sheath, initially the low weight and the very compact supplied lens to fall again (something less than a Canon EF 50mm 1.8 or 4 cm long). So memory card and battery clean and already could go oh wait, right camera strap! Well, in all honesty? This thing has got me when attaching almost to despair. The images of the description are a little bit confusing and the system is really fiddly. That could have been better, and above all can be solved easier and less time-consuming.
PROCESSING:
The workmanship is neat and the camera takes a high impression. Also, the lens, although it is to a large extent made of plastic. The mode dial snaps really tired and a royal adjustment provided by the thumb can be almost ruled out, however with sweaty hands can also be quite stiff. The cover of the battery compartment is fortunately also well made and makes a robust impression, and waddled not (not a foregone conclusion that I have criticized in some compact cameras). The fingerboard could be like rubberized more for me to keep up with sweaty hands the camera safely. In the accessories there is additionally a small external flash (the camera itself has no internal) - the reach and coverage is really good, just have to get used as a compact camera user only because these zuhaben always there.
HANDLING:
The camera is located, after a settling-in period, pretty well in hand. The storage for the thumb could be a bit grippy that the tab is attached for attaching the camera Bands on fretboard, I find, however, as a bit of an inconvenience and you have to clamp the belt when holding the camera somehow between your index and middle fingers. The buttons are on the other hand to reach without problems and the camera can be operated easily with your right hand. The keys have a good pressure point and the dial in the middle of the camera I find very comfortable (am from my EOS 60D usual). The display is bright and clear and dissolves excellently on. However, it may come in direct sunlight to problems, since it reflects quite strong and so little is still visible.
The zoom ring on the lens is easy to handle well, the ring for manual focus would have liked to have been a bit bigger, especially for users who have large hands. The pull switch to lock the lens, on the other hand I feel as annoying. Because you could have a block for engaging or happy can omit (the barrel of the lens is due to the low weight eh not slip out).
OPERATION:
The service is ideally suited for short Eingewöhnphase simple even for beginners. Here also the manual that really can not be described as such help. Or just try it yourself. The menu is clearly structured into different categories (Photo, Video, GPS, settings, etc.) and can be divided, depending on the program selected, select various sub-items. Or Can also be ordered at the reception by the Fn key settings. The various buttons of the camera are self-explanatory. Who does not have as much experience with cameras and its aftermath, which selects on the program wheel just the SMART feature and lets the camera select all the parameters themselves. Who knows who can make by M-mode and all the settings yourself, so just like a DSLR. IFN button on the lens is useful, so depending on the program selected the most important settings can be easily made via manual adjustment on the lens front. For Wi-Fi function, I do not want to say much. Nice that it is installed and you can upload photos directly, but I do not use this feature and consider it as a gimmick. The 3D View, Fish-eye effect, etc. can always try it yourself. The Panorama function, however I really like and provides presentable results. Likewise, in-camera processing is offered but who really photographed who uses this an appropriate editing software.
LENS AND IMAGE QUALITY:
The package is at the lens with a focal length of 20-50 mm, with which one is for now well equipped in most shooting situations. The focal length range from wide angle to telephoto light. The luminous intensity of 3.5-5.6 is for this type of lens in order, in dark situations you have but to go up with the number ISO to get blur-free images. An image stabilizer has the lens does not - I have him so far but we did not miss. With a steady hand, it is also shutter speed of 1/10 sec. realize.
For image quality I can just say WOW! Here the camera scores correctly and the images look crisp and clear out. Here you will not be disappointed and the level is far superior to almost par with DSLRs and most compact cameras. In Video mode, the camera can fully convince and provides excellent image quality.
Here are the main pros and cons at a glance:
PRO:
+ Excellent image and video quality
+ Good manual
+ Easy handling
+ High resolution display
+ Battery can be charged outside the camera, not via USB (thus, a second battery can be increased and the camera remains ready for use and must not remain unused during charging)
+ Battery can still be reached on the tripod
+ Recording in RAW format possible
+ Full manual settings possible
NEUTRAL:
+/- Big hands, the housing grip possibly not good
+/- Is no xternal mic input is on offer
+/--Camera processing is offered
+/- Gimmicks like Panorama, 3D, etc. offered
+/- Wi-Fi function (who is using them, certainly useful)
+/- Lock function on the lens (more of a hindrance for me)
+/- No HDMI cable included
CON:
- No viewfinder available
- Display in sunlight difficult to see
- No MF switch on the lens (it must be set on the menu, in some shooting situations, unfortunately a bit cumbersome)
- No internal memory (who like me has ever forgotten the memory card)
- Buffer in RAW mode quickly and a bit long processing times
- Cumbersome Attaching the camera strap
- Mode dial rather sluggish
CONCLUSION:
Small camera that can impress with excellent image quality and not only enthusiastic beginners. The operation is quite simple, and provides the operating instructions a good first impression. There are Numerous settings possible and it is (also by appropriate additional lenses) optimally equipped for different situations. The few mentioned criticisms do not detract from the overall performance almost, or skill of one or the other will certainly neglected.
For me, a good addition to my DSLR, which really convinced me.
4 very good stars from me!
