Samsung NX Mini camera 1 inch sensor and interchangeble lens and 3 inch flip up touch screen is being sold on Very for £159. On Argos it's £299! This is the cheapest 1 inch sensor camera you can get for £159.
It has very good video quality, it's basically like a broadcast quality TV camera in your pocket that's 22mm thick. You could record your own TV shows on this.
It has a 3 inch flip-up selfie-touch screen, making it ideal for vlogging, your own Youtube shows, unboxing videos, tutorials, etc etc.
Ideal for any wannabe TV presenter. Normal people could use it too I suppose... especially at this price!!
As you can see from the sample videos, it has very good "normal" colours, with none of the weird colour tints that you get on similar priced Panasonic, Nikon or Sony cameras.
Features:
Level gauge
Full manual controls
Flip up LCD touch screen
1080p video
RAW output
White balance micro adjustment
22mm thick
Anyone got any discount codes handy for existing customers? looking to order this and a couple of other things from Very at the same time
ardouse
29 Feb 16#36
Samsung are stopping selling cameras in the UK after current stock is sold. I've got an nx200 (£400) that has been for two major warranty repairs (one was the sensor and the other the main board!!!) Would defo never buy another. Stick with canon/Nikon.
sffs to ardouse
1 Mar 16#37
I've owned nx3000 and nx300, both had no problems. There is a thread or reliability below where most owners have had little or no trouble.
If you are worried about whether you will use it, size might also be worth thinking about - I had a DSLR for ages and didn't like lugging it around. Got a CSC that I can fit in my pocket and use it all the time.
You can get an older used CSC for around £100-150 - Nikon 1 J2 with the kit lens, or a newer 'dead technology' (making them a bit chalet used) Samsung NX 3000 or 300 for not much more used.
ElGofre
29 Feb 162#34
If you can up your budget closer to £200, then a D3000 paired with this Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 lens would make a great starting point. The next best option would be a standard 18-55mm kit lens, but this lens would be well worth the extra expense for the larger aperture (which lets in more light and allows you to get the blurrier backgrounds people associate with "proper" photography and portraiture) and the superior sharpness.
ImyR85
29 Feb 16#33
My budget is around £150. I don't own a body no, I'm a total beginner wonim tentative of overspending on something that might not see much use.
What kind of lens would fit the all-purpose type you mentioned in your second reply, based on a Nikon D3000?
Many thanks for your help.
ElGofre
29 Feb 16#32
What's your budget? I'm guessing you don't already own a camera body?
You've picked two subjects that typically work best with very different kinds of lenses. Portraiture benefits most from a long focal length and a wide aperture, while architecture definitely wants a wide-to-ultra wide angle lens.
It depends on what camera system they use and exactly what they want to do, but as a very general rule, I would say a "standard zoom" (a zoom lens with a similar zoom range to their systems' kit lens) with a constant aperture. They go from wide enough for landscape and architecture through to a short telephoto field of view, which paired with a relatively wide aperture will suffice for portraits, with the range in-between working for things like street photography. Most brands have a zoom lens with constant f2.8 aperture available. For anyone needing even more zoom than that you have to resort to superzooms which aren't particularly ideal.
whelan189
29 Feb 16#20
So what you can get a zoom? most novice users are taking pictures from a close range (products)
I think most novice should just get a good camera phone, easier to use and manage, no costs as you own it anyway
brilly to whelan189
29 Feb 161#21
Sssshhhutit to whelan189
29 Feb 161#31
If you dont know about something then stay quiet.
Its really very easy to do instead of giving poor advice.
brilly
29 Feb 16#30
they are saying would be 232 for camera +adapter, further payment for lens
tbh seems a non starter as only 1 lens which seems handy 50-200 and its 230quid so obviously cheaper than an a6000+lens but bit convoluted for 1 lens
also - price has gone up and cant see adapter for sale anywhere?
ImyR85
29 Feb 16#29
Thanks for the advice. Had a look on eBay for what you suggested and other are plenty available.
I'm personally interested in portrait photography and shots of architecture from fairly close up. What kind of lens would you recommend? Secondly, if there was only one lens you could have that performed in a variety of situations, what would you go for?
sffs
29 Feb 16#28
An A6000 with two lenses for £232? Where??
I bought it because a pancake lens for my current CSC would cost me £100+, so having a pocket sized CSC come with it for £132 (plus I can sell the bundled Lightroom 5 on ebay for £30) is a bargain. Looks like the price has gone up and the 20% new customer offer has gone now though.
catlady40
29 Feb 16#26
It's showing as £179? What am I doing wrong?
brilly to catlady40
29 Feb 16#27
arriving too late :stuck_out_tongue:
132 did seem a lot better - lens is a bit chunky for pocketing despite the slimness of the body
sffs
29 Feb 16#22
There are good and bad reviews around for this, but they are based on the original price of £400.
For a new customer this comes to £132 with the 20% off, it is a great camera for that price.
POWERLESS to sffs
29 Feb 16#23
Ordered myself but may refuse delivery and get refund ... 9-27 zoom lens an addition £100+ likewise for the adaptor to us NX lenses plus the cost of a NX lens .
Could probably get a Sony A6000 for similar cost
the-bunker to sffs
29 Feb 16#25
Yes - £132 for a camera with these capabilities is an amazing deal, despite the end of life..
Put one in your pocket & try a bit of street photography
this does mean you should be able to get some bargains!
ykhan16
29 Feb 16#18
@ ElGofre
Think some people (me included) prefer the smaller form factor of mirrorless cameras. I know for sure if i'd bought a dslr instead of my current interchangable lens camera, yes perhaps the quality of photos would have been slightly better, but definitely I would have used it a lot less.
ElGofre to ykhan16
29 Feb 16#19
As a mirrorless user myself, I can completely appreciate that. However my DSLR recommendation came based on the shots the user said they wanted to do, with a DSLR+tele lens being the best option for that budget. For their £150 budget they could probably pick up an early M43 body with some variety of tele, which they could certainly go for if size is the largest priority, but you wouldn't get the viewfinder (or at best get a very rudimentary EVF) and the autofocus would not perform as well as a similarly old DSLR, both of which I would happily trade the smaller size for given his desire to get action shots of his dog running around.
leaston
29 Feb 16#17
I was interested until I read this: DPReview
The autofocus and touchscreen issues put me off.
xmal
29 Feb 16#16
Just a heads up that Samsung has pulled out of the camera market (apart from the phone camera market). It still makes sensors but its NX range is pretty much dead in the water.....
sffs
28 Feb 16#15
Bought - started a new account for extra 20% off too (and pay nothing for 12 months). Thanks OP
brilly
28 Feb 16#14
bit of a dead system, 27mm is longest lens so 73mm equivalent
range covered by normal rx100, gx7 types
using an adapter and nx lenses may be of interest though
swayndo
27 Feb 16#13
Pretty sure this comes bundled with Lightroom 5.
thairidgebacksuk
27 Feb 16#12
Thanks for the advice....I'll take a look on Ebay :smile::smile::smile:
ElGofre
27 Feb 161#11
I wouldn't recommend this camera for the sort of shots you want, as mentioned above this bundle ships with what's known as a "prime" lens, which means it does not zoom. It's going to give you a fixed perspective similar to a smartphone or even a little bit wider angle than that, so not great for action shots where your dog may be a decent distance away from you. Are you willing to consider buying used gear? You'll get far more camera for your money with a used DSLR. For around £150 I would personally go for a Nikon D3000 body paired with a 55-200mm telephoto lens. It should make for a nice entry level system that will be miles ahead of the sort of bridge/superzoom cameras you would have to buy at this price if buying new.
ideally around £150 I would like to take some quality pictures for my website, action shots of my dogs etc.
I'm a complete novice looking for something that will give me some professional looking shots
Even if Samsung stick around in the market, the NX Mini uses a different lens mount to their main line of cameras, and probably won't receive any further lenses anyway!
Great camera for the price, only 'cons' for me would be the fixed lens and video quality.
POWERLESS
27 Feb 16#3
This one does not have a zoom function, for that you will need the 9-27 lens and adjustment is manual. Have ordered but need to consider additional lens... Reviews are reasonably positive so have taken plunge due to its size, weight picture quality.
thairidgebacksuk
27 Feb 16#1
I'm looking for a new camera..but know nothing about them. Can anybody give any feedback on this camera and tell me if it's worth buying :smiley:
ElGofre to thairidgebacksuk
27 Feb 16#2
What's your budget, and what sort of photography are you looking to do?
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Opening post
It has very good video quality, it's basically like a broadcast quality TV camera in your pocket that's 22mm thick. You could record your own TV shows on this.
It has a 3 inch flip-up selfie-touch screen, making it ideal for vlogging, your own Youtube shows, unboxing videos, tutorials, etc etc.
Ideal for any wannabe TV presenter. Normal people could use it too I suppose... especially at this price!!
Sample video quality:
Low light sample:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHnrVLtGzyU
Sunny Daytime sample:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j59sDXB4njs
As you can see from the sample videos, it has very good "normal" colours, with none of the weird colour tints that you get on similar priced Panasonic, Nikon or Sony cameras.
Features:
Level gauge
Full manual controls
Flip up LCD touch screen
1080p video
RAW output
White balance micro adjustment
22mm thick
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You can get an older used CSC for around £100-150 - Nikon 1 J2 with the kit lens, or a newer 'dead technology' (making them a bit chalet used) Samsung NX 3000 or 300 for not much more used.
What kind of lens would fit the all-purpose type you mentioned in your second reply, based on a Nikon D3000?
Many thanks for your help.
You've picked two subjects that typically work best with very different kinds of lenses. Portraiture benefits most from a long focal length and a wide aperture, while architecture definitely wants a wide-to-ultra wide angle lens.
It depends on what camera system they use and exactly what they want to do, but as a very general rule, I would say a "standard zoom" (a zoom lens with a similar zoom range to their systems' kit lens) with a constant aperture. They go from wide enough for landscape and architecture through to a short telephoto field of view, which paired with a relatively wide aperture will suffice for portraits, with the range in-between working for things like street photography. Most brands have a zoom lens with constant f2.8 aperture available. For anyone needing even more zoom than that you have to resort to superzooms which aren't particularly ideal.
I think most novice should just get a good camera phone, easier to use and manage, no costs as you own it anyway
Its really very easy to do instead of giving poor advice.
tbh seems a non starter as only 1 lens which seems handy 50-200 and its 230quid so obviously cheaper than an a6000+lens but bit convoluted for 1 lens
also - price has gone up and cant see adapter for sale anywhere?
I'm personally interested in portrait photography and shots of architecture from fairly close up. What kind of lens would you recommend? Secondly, if there was only one lens you could have that performed in a variety of situations, what would you go for?
I bought it because a pancake lens for my current CSC would cost me £100+, so having a pocket sized CSC come with it for £132 (plus I can sell the bundled Lightroom 5 on ebay for £30) is a bargain. Looks like the price has gone up and the 20% new customer offer has gone now though.
132 did seem a lot better - lens is a bit chunky for pocketing despite the slimness of the body
For a new customer this comes to £132 with the 20% off, it is a great camera for that price.
Could probably get a Sony A6000 for similar cost
Put one in your pocket & try a bit of street photography
http://www.eoshd.com/2016/01/the-latest-on-samsungs-nx-camera-business-shutdown-coming-to-the-us/
this does mean you should be able to get some bargains!
Think some people (me included) prefer the smaller form factor of mirrorless cameras. I know for sure if i'd bought a dslr instead of my current interchangable lens camera, yes perhaps the quality of photos would have been slightly better, but definitely I would have used it a lot less.
The autofocus and touchscreen issues put me off.
range covered by normal rx100, gx7 types
using an adapter and nx lenses may be of interest though
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=nikon+55-200&_sop=2&LH_BIN=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xnikon+d3000.TRS0&_nkw=nikon+d3000&_sacat=0
https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-nikon-fit-lenses/nikon-af-s-55-200mm-f-4-5-6g-if-ed-dx/
I'm a complete novice looking for something that will give me some professional looking shots