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Photorumors published news about the Samsung plans for the future. I am grateful to them for that.
Full quote:
“Several of the upcoming Samsung NX mirrorless cameras will be running on Android. The next NX series upgrade will be between January and April 2013 and at least two new NX models will use the Android OS:
- The Samsung NX1000 will be upgraded to an Android powered model using tilting screen like the MV900 and a new EVF.
- The Samsung NX210 will be replaced with the NX300. I have no info about Android OS on the NX300. The new model is expected to keep its design and add a new optional EVF and OVF that Samsung is currently working on.
- The Samsung NX-R model will also be released. It is expected to be in the same category as the Samsung NX20.
At the 2012 Photokina show, Samsung released only two new NX lenses and their first Samsung Galaxy Android camera.
For now Polaroid and Nikon are the only two other companies to have Android based point and shoot cameras.”
So, my comments: as you can see, it’s all pretty predictable - R-camera, which we expect to see at Photokina is delayed by six months. Android on the cameras for those who interested in the Internet more than in a photography. Necessary for any modern camera tilt-screen and EVF. And no mention of the new sensor or hybrid-AF system, or something else useful for photographers.
Really, what can photographers expect from a huge company that promised to conquer the camera market in 2013, and, at the same time, able to show at Photokina two lenses and one P&S camera? Of course, only the most advanced technology – tilt screens and the viewfinders. \sarcasm\
I stert to think that NX is clearly for photographers who step up from compact cameras and want to keep the benefits of small size, yet demand better image quality and changable lens.
NX is clearly not for those who want to step down from a DSLRs to benefit from smaller size.
NX goes the right way with Android. It is the future, new generations can not live without it. Samsung can gain competitive edge in this field.
Probably Samsung admitted, they can not make huge cracks in the wall built of Canon-Nikon solid image, and give up on keeping recent pace with their sensor technology and ISO capabilities.
Let's face the fact, that recent Nikon/Canon products have such an advanced ISO capability and better AF systems. We can hope, that in some years time Samsung will buy and build those sensors into his future NX cameras.
Hasselblad seems to be contented with SONY NEX technology, so there is light at the end of tunnel in termsd of sensors if Samsung is also willing to go that way…… and a possible indirect link between NX and Hasselblad…
I'm a beginner amateurish photographer (NX100 at the moment).
I wouldn't be that rude. The elements that make the NX system attractive are still there, despite the news that are actually not so "photography" oriented (like Android, not essential, but could be a good feature and it doesn't imply that photo features will be left apart).
Sorry, I disagree, a good EVF (or, less important, a tilt-screen) is something that does matter in photography, even if it's not a sensor or a lens.
Two more (good-quality apparently) lenses are added to the best and cheapest mirrorless lenses lineup.
We'll have NX-20 and NX-200 (which have nothing to really envy to competitors) replacements not right know, but in a few months. They are likely to be good models, like predecessors were.
Autofocus and sensors are a little bit behind competitors? Yes.
Does it mean that I (not a professional sport photographer) can't take good pictures and that the NX system has no advantages over Canon and Nikon? No.
As the NX-200 was a clear improvement over NX-100, will the NX-300 be better? Probably yes.
2 years ago the MILC segment was fairly new with only some competitors. Those days NX was cheap and better than competitors. It seemed Samsung takes NX seriously and wants to become one of segment leaders.
Today it is obvious that Samsung fell behind in product development, OLED becomes widespread soon, EVFs improved a lot, image of big names is rock solid, sensor technology left Samsung behind. And today even Hasselblad is intending to enter MILC market, so competiton is as tough as in DSLR segments.
I like my NX, but I do not believe in fairy tales any more in photography. Samsung focuses on mobile phone cameras, there they have a chance to stay on top. NX is just a nice to have in their current portfolio.
I am ready to upgrade as long as they bring to market some hot cake at a reasonable price.
The NX20 is far too expensive and not a huge step forward. I am eager to see what NX-R is all about.
you can get beside germany a NX 20 around 879-950€ incl. a 7.0" WiFi Tablet (250-300€ market price) benefit yes, i like the nx system an can get with novoflex connector my old k-bajonet pentax lenses on. works fine
Agree that 600 EUR would be an attractive price for NX20. A good step towards reasonable prices. It is a pitty that it is bundled with a tablet that I probably do not really need (at least not for 300, but for 150 I could do with it and find a free shelf)