Well, as the title of this post suggests, I am wondering where Samsung intends to go with the imaging section of their production. In this I mean, Samsung are coming out with, what on paper at least, is going to be a World class camera, that promises at least, to be a Canikon beater. I am speaking here of the forthcoming Samsung NX1. But my thoughts are, "What is the point of having such a great camera in their line up, if, as is the case at present, there are no lenses longer than the NX50-200 f 4.0-5.6 ED OIS II, in the stable? Where are the 300m.m or preferably 400m.m lenses that we all want for birding or animal photography? I'm afraid, that Samsung will fail again. Not in the minds of the faithful band of Samsung users worldwide, but in the ability to attract new users, even with, what promises to be the best camera out there in its class, which, if it is all proved to be true, will be a class of ONE. Because, as i have already said, the NX1 looks to be a World Beater, on paper at least, so far. But "COME ON SAMSUNG," get your act together, please. We all need longer lenses, and not just the higher priced ones, like the new 50-150S, is set to be. Either that, or give us a good camera with IBIS, ( In Body Image Stabilistaion), so we can use other manufacturers lenses, via an adapter. This will not be as good as a dedicated Samsung NX lens, with OIS and iFCTN, but at least it will give us a chance. Or why don't Samsung, with their not inconsiderable resources, team up with Tamron, or Sigma, and get them to release lenses in the NX mount. We all want to see Samsung become a major player in the photography league, but to do that, they MUST have the backing of a stable of lenses which is, sadly, not there at present. From the NX300 up to the present NX30, Samsung have manufactured great cameras, but all these great image producing devices have all faced the same problem, a lack of lenses.
Right while we are on the subject of lenses, I am not on about the lack of them now though. No, it seems that at last, somebody agrees with me. I have been saying, since May 2013, (when I first got a Samsung NX camera, the NX300), that the NX 18-55m.m f3.5-5.6, is probably the BEST kit lens from ANY manufacturer out there at the present. Well, now somebody has actually tested three different Samsung kit lenses against each other. The lenses concerned are the 18-55m.m III OIS f3.5-5.6, the 20-50m.m f3.5-5.6 OIS, and the 16-50m.m PZ OIS. I'll give you a quick resume here, of the results. But the link to the tests are below for you to read yourselves. They came to the conclusion that the 20-50 is good at the 20m.m end. The 16-50 PZ is best at the 50m.m end, while the 18-55 has a good resolution across its entire range. :-) This is what I've been telling you good people all along.
Right, I'm off the soap box now. I've put two images below to jpegs of exactly the same subject. One is a straight jpeg, the other is a jpeg developed from the RAW image. The camera captured both at the same time, because I had set the NX30 to the RAW+Superfine jpg setting. Both have exactly the same p.ping done to them in Adobe Light Room 5.6.
First up, above, is the one from the RAW image.
Below is the straight jpg image.
Below is the straight jpg image.
Now, as anyone can see, there is a difference in the two images. Look at the view through the window. See how there is more definition in the view on the left hand side of the window. There is definitely a wider range in the DR when using RAW as opposed to jpg. But is this worth it, in the use of a lot bigger file in the RAW pic. Personally, i would not think so, unless the image that you are trying to capture, has a big DR range. But for everyday shots, no, I personally, would not choose RAW over a SOOC jpg. But, that of course, is my choice, and you are entitled to a different view.
Well. that's all for now guys. Don't forget the shooting opportunities that are coming your way Oct. 31, Halloween, and of course, just after, Nov. 5th Bonfire Night.
Take care, and have fun. Regards, Twm.
Well. that's all for now guys. Don't forget the shooting opportunities that are coming your way Oct. 31, Halloween, and of course, just after, Nov. 5th Bonfire Night.
Take care, and have fun. Regards, Twm.
