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Samsung EX2F - F1.4 Point and Shoot
Review of the Samsung EX2F - A premium compact camera from 2012.
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Music by Oleksandr Stepanov / penguinmusic
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0:00 Introduction
1:55 The Lens
2:40 The Body
3:24 The OLED Screen
4:06 ND filter
4:27 Image Quality
5:03 Small Sensor Size
5:38 Wifi
6:18 Battery Life
6:35 Video Quality
7:14 Final Thoughts
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Відео

Canon G1X Mark II - Large sensor point and shoot
Переглядів 18 тис.2 місяці тому
Review of the Canon G1X Mark II, a 1.5" sensor point and shoot camera from 2014. drosen7900 www.flickr.com/photos/happyfamilylife/ Music by Oleksandr Stepanov / penguinmusic pixabay.com/users/penguinmusic-24940186/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:37 - Canon G-Series 2:28 - Specs 3:45 - Body 5:20 - Lens 7:03 - Performance 8:41 - Image Quality 10:34 - Video Quality 12:20 - Compared Agai...
Panasonic Lumix CM1 - The original 1" sensor camera phone
Переглядів 4,8 тис.6 місяців тому
Review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1, the 1st camera phone with a 1" sensor. drosen7900 www.flickr.com/photos/happyfamilylife/ Music by Oleksandr Stepanov / penguinmusic pixabay.com/users/penguinmusic-24940186/
Nikon 1 J5 - 1-inch mirrorless camera
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Review of the Nikon J5, a 1-inch mirrorless camera system from 2015. drosen7900 www.flickr.com/photos/happyfamilylife/ Music by Oleksandr Stepanov / penguinmusic pixabay.com/users/penguinmusic-24940186/
Nikon Coolpix A - a large-sensor everyday camera.
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Review of the Nikon Coolpix A, an APSC compact camera from 2013. drosen7900 www.flickr.com/photos/happyfamilylife/ Music by Oleksandr Stepanov / penguinmusic pixabay.com/users/penguinmusic-24940186/
Samsung NX Mini - in 2023
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Review of my favourite small travel camera, the Samsung NX Mini. drosen7900 www.flickr.com/photos/happyfamilylife/ Music by Oleksandr Stepanov / penguinmusic pixabay.com/users/penguinmusic-24940186/
Olympus EP7 & EPL9
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Two of my favourite small M43 cameras - The Olympus E-P7 & E-PL9. drosen7900 www.flickr.com/photos/happyfamilylife/ Music by Oleksandr Stepanov / penguinmusic pixabay.com/users/penguinmusic-24940186/
Small Cameras - Panasonic CM1, Samsung NX Mini, Nikon 1 J5, Nikon Coolpix A, Olympus E-PL9
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An overview of some of my favourite small format (1", m43, etc.) cameras: Panasonic Cm1, Samsung NX Mini, Nikon 1 J5, Nikon Coolpix A, Olympus E-PL9 drosen7900 www.flickr.com/photos/happyfamilylife/

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @matthieuzglurg6015
    @matthieuzglurg6015 3 дні тому

    Actually, the LX7 was also released in 2012 and also had an f/1.4 lens at the wide end (and a similar sensor)

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 3 дні тому

      Thanks for pointing that out. I used the lx3 a bit back in the day, but am a bit fuzzy on the differences between the lx3,lx5, lx7 ,etc.

    • @matthieuzglurg6015
      @matthieuzglurg6015 3 дні тому

      @@leadwhite1249 LX3 was the first one, the LX5 was basically the same using a longer lens (24-90 instead of 24-60). LX7 was released a little later with a wider aperture, new sensor and several other features like internal ND. After that, the LX series would make the move to 1" sensor (in the LX10/LX15) and micro four thirds (LX100)

    • @carneades.
      @carneades. День тому

      The LX3 and LX5 have a CCD sensor the LX7 a MOS sensor which gives out the box really differen t(less film like)vcolors than the earlier models.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 День тому

      2012 seems to be the year every manufacturer switched over from CCD to CMOS - the EX2F, the LX7, and also the XZ-2, maybe others

  • @ReinoldFZ
    @ReinoldFZ 4 дні тому

    Loved the beginning XP are the photos edited? I think not because the blues of the skies look to me similar to the ones that my Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 3 дні тому

      Thanks! As for the photos it's a mix - some are edited, some are SOOC.

  • @Dariusdd
    @Dariusdd 4 дні тому

    it's a shame that samsung dropped out of the camera business their last milc is still relevant spec wise even now, 9 years later

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 4 дні тому

      I agree it's a shame, and i think were ahead of the game.

    • @MrWiseinheart
      @MrWiseinheart 4 дні тому

      Yeah, I think they'd beat Canon and Sony if they stayed in the race.

  • @Calicultured
    @Calicultured 8 днів тому

    Have a couple of these and converted one to an IR Camera. Question, does anyone have an idea how to shoot in Black and White since I can't find any options via the mode button. Thx!

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 6 днів тому

      In the menu I see something called 'Picture Wizard', in that setting there is a B&W style called 'Classic'.

  • @angelsoriano4570
    @angelsoriano4570 9 днів тому

    what is the model of the lens?

  • @rPoblete
    @rPoblete 9 днів тому

    Like the camera. Good vid!

  • @decade95
    @decade95 9 днів тому

    I can't find anywhere for 17mm lens, is there any alternative??

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 9 днів тому

      I guess the 17mm lens has become quite rare. The standard zoom lens is still quite a good lens, though. Alternatively, a Nikon 1 series camera with the 18.5mm lens is a very similar setup, and more available.

    • @decade95
      @decade95 8 днів тому

      @@leadwhite1249 haha, yeah.. I think so, I've look on some websites but no idea abt the lens. Anyway, thank u for the respond👍🏻

  • @starscream25
    @starscream25 19 днів тому

    Thank you for the amazing analysis. I am on the market for a small syst and the Nikon J1 is a cheap option.

  • @JimmyChao273
    @JimmyChao273 26 днів тому

    good video

  • @TheAdimel
    @TheAdimel 29 днів тому

    Just 3 day ago I get this and just it's a great compact camera for street photography and gave the nice sooc jpg with 10-30 kits lens and also with a manual 35mm f1,7 lens it's a very good cam,it's a good cam from nikon

  • @TheAdimel
    @TheAdimel Місяць тому

    Just order this j5😂 need a small pocket for street photograph,

  • @joeltam7079
    @joeltam7079 Місяць тому

    I have a Canon G1X- Mark II

  • @joeltam7079
    @joeltam7079 Місяць тому

    Very Good comparison

  • @foteeto
    @foteeto Місяць тому

    Found a great deal on the nx mini with the 17mm and 9mm. The photos are so good, better than my iphone 15 pro. 9mm is pretty decent and makes it pocketable, so I don't think it's a gimmick actually. Really surprised with the images I got with this camera!

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      glad you found one with the lenses! the 17mm in particular is getting hard to find. enjoy!

    • @foteeto
      @foteeto Місяць тому

      @@leadwhite1249 Thanks! Your review convinced me to get it lol. Have you tried the Canon G9 X II? Seems pretty similar!

  • @I-SelfLordAndMaster
    @I-SelfLordAndMaster Місяць тому

    It’s digital right? I’m not interested talk to me about film an I’ll listen?

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      Yes, it's digital. I swore off shooting film long ago.

  • @oiskinremo
    @oiskinremo Місяць тому

    Thanks for the great video! i use Nikon for years, from film to the digital F and now Z system. The 1 was nice, but it did not make sense. Therefore it went out of market, but Nikon learnt from it and the result is the Z system. I think in 2024, the Nikon 1 is for collectors. As you mention, the M43 system makes more sense nowadays. And a Nikon Z30 with the kit zoom would be compact as well.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      For collectors, or people starting out on a budget. But lots of options out there, as you mentioned. Z30s seems to be pretty cheap.

  • @jazztonish
    @jazztonish Місяць тому

    How nostalgic. Thank you very much for making this video as I recently found my G1X from the top of my shelf and realized that I didn't even use it to its full potential for the past 10 years. A little bit off topic. Can I repurpose and use it as a webcam? Not sure if the technology is too old for Zoom calls.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      glad it inspired you to shoot with your camera again. Unfortunately, the G1X Mark 1 and Mark 2 are too old to use as a webcam. There is a micro-hdmi port but it only works to play slideshows on a tv.

  • @johnchristo4046
    @johnchristo4046 Місяць тому

    i was looking for a recent review, more like a "is it valid in 2024?" thanks for this review.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      Thanks! That was one of they key goals of this channel - to give up to date reviews of older, under-reviewed gear

  • @pauldeutsch2044
    @pauldeutsch2044 Місяць тому

    The Panasonic is a GM1, not CM1.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      Did you watch the video? Those are 2 different camera models - one is a small M43 camera, and the other is a cell phone.

  • @user-zw4iy1rt8k
    @user-zw4iy1rt8k Місяць тому

    Good luck at finding this camera in the market because Canon stopped producing this camera a long time ago.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      You won't find it new, it's 10 years old after all, but there seem to be a decent amount available on the secondhand market.

  • @ReinoldFZ
    @ReinoldFZ Місяць тому

    Beautiful photos, although tas I had watched photos with that camera on Flickr I imagined, correctly, you weren't using the jpeg's.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      Yes, Jpeg's with this camera are terrible, but the raws can be quite nice.

  • @shreyasgowda08
    @shreyasgowda08 Місяць тому

    Hi brother you are doing great. Keep it up. I know you will interview to talk better without the script soon. Just be constant. You will surely be amazing at this.

  • @kokonutguardian
    @kokonutguardian Місяць тому

    Knee-kon!

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      You can shoot a Knee-kon, I'll keep shooting a Nikon, thanks.

  • @RasheedKhan-he6xx
    @RasheedKhan-he6xx Місяць тому

    Friendly tip - stop looking at the monitor / text prompter - look at the audience (the camera you're filming on).

    • @ancogbernard
      @ancogbernard Місяць тому

      He is looking on the script.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      I'm working on it - I know it's particularly bad in this video. I was in rush to get the shooting done and this was the result.

    • @the0tanr
      @the0tanr Місяць тому

      Maybe print out the Script and put it behind your camera, so the eye movement won't be that obvious

    • @theowlfromduolingo7982
      @theowlfromduolingo7982 Місяць тому

      Yes I was thinking the same

    • @ronjenkins4257
      @ronjenkins4257 Місяць тому

      search homemade teleprompter low cost options also exist

  • @viper3391
    @viper3391 Місяць тому

    I have the mark I and am really happy with it, cost me very little and is great for street photography, the OIS is also stellar, the only negative is the close focusing distance, which is awful, even in macro mode.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      Glad you like it. I do think they improved the close focus in the Mark 2 - sensor is the same, but the lens is redesigned.

    • @viper3391
      @viper3391 Місяць тому

      @@leadwhite1249 you sure the sensor Is the same? On the Mark I i see 14.3mpx roughly, where the Mark II Is 13mpx. Have a feeling they are in fact different

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      ​@@viper3391 Yes, the actual sensor is the same, but the MP count is different. The mark II uses a 'multi-aspect ratio' setup where the lens doesn't cover 100% of the sensor area, and the extra data is thrown away - it's the same as what panasonic does on the LX100 cameras. The mark III switches to a brand new sensor.

    • @viper3391
      @viper3391 Місяць тому

      @@leadwhite1249 ahh ok, Thanks for the clarification, never realised that

  • @Tom-Tenerife
    @Tom-Tenerife Місяць тому

    LX100 Panasonic II is a lot better

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      It's a newer camera, so it should have a better sensor - but the screen doesn't tilt / flip which annoys me.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      Leica d-lux 8 is announced as well which looks to be an lx100 mk3 of sorts. But still no flip screen.

  • @raywu6787
    @raywu6787 Місяць тому

    The lower the pixels of a camera of the same size of the sensor, the better the quality of the photos can be taken.

  • @reviewchannel7165
    @reviewchannel7165 Місяць тому

    Hello, you know how to factory reset the phone without having access to it ?

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      Typically if you hold one of the volume buttons plus power when you turn it on you get to 'recovery mode' from their you can probably reset the data.

    • @reviewchannel7165
      @reviewchannel7165 Місяць тому

      @@leadwhite1249 I've tried so many things, but unfortunately I haven't found a combination to reset my phone

  • @ianyorke2617
    @ianyorke2617 2 місяці тому

    If you haven't already done so, download a trial of DXO-Photolab Elite and upgrade your camera. DXO's class leading noise reduction and optical lens corrections, which are determined in their optical labs, I believe will surprise you.

  • @katesavage2001
    @katesavage2001 2 місяці тому

    The 13 MP and lack of weather-sealing are deal breakers for me. I have purchased 2 Canon G1 X Mark IIIs because they are weather-sealed, take decent photos, and my siblings love to borrow them. I gave one to my sister who has Parkinson's disease. I bought a second one in case I need to talk her through something on the phone and because I know my brother wants to borrow it again for a few months. I normally take a camera with an interchangeable lens on vacation but I will pack the G1 X Mark III for when I get sore or want to cover the 24-70ish focal range. However, if I had left the family out of the equation, I would have gotten the Fuji X100V or VI with the conversion lenses instead of the second G1 X Mark III.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      I'll be getting a G1X III sometime soon to try out. I go back and forth on the prime vs zoom thing, and maybe it depends what kind of trip it is. If I was going to a family event (wedding, etc) I'd bring a prime, but if I wanted more landscape, site-seeing stuff maybe the zoom?

  • @IntrovertAmateur
    @IntrovertAmateur 2 місяці тому

    Very interesting camera which I didn't know comes close to M43, thought Canon only had 1inch sensors in their point and shoots. But I think I might rather give up the 5x zoom / size and choose the Sony a6000 with budget prime - just my personal preference :) Small constructive critisism from one YT creator to another: I think you should practise to talk directly to the lens. I'm not sure, if you are reading from a script or monitor yourself on a screen, but it feels a bit disconnected when you don't look directly into the lens, although your presentation and information is excellent. If you are reading of a script, a teleprompter might be a good idea. Otherwise I guess practise - and believe me, I still suck at talking to the camera (since English is my third language), although I'm doing my best to improve with every video :) You are definitely able to do it, the last few minutes of the video you were looking at the lens and that felt much more natural to watch.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 2 місяці тому

      a6000 with a small prime would be a totally valid option. I know the not-talking-to-the-lens things is particularly bad in this video. I considered reshooting it, but it had taken so long to get out, I didn't want to delay it. I see a teleprompter in my future.

    • @sdrtcacgnrjrc
      @sdrtcacgnrjrc Місяць тому

      If one does want a bit of zoom, I think you can't beat m43 for a good balance between size and quality (have a 20mp Panasonic GX9 and a tiny GF7 myself)

  • @mipmipmipmipmip
    @mipmipmipmipmip 2 місяці тому

    Try the Canon G1xiii. Decent AF. Weather resistent. A bit too expensive still. At high iso images get very weird.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 2 місяці тому

      I will be getting a G1X III sometime this year for sure. That was my original plan, but I couldn't pass up the cheap price on the MKII

  • @eliaspap8708
    @eliaspap8708 2 місяці тому

    Canons Jpgs are crap! But great little camera will be a classic one day.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      They really are. none of my other cameras have such bad looking jpgs.

    • @eliaspap8708
      @eliaspap8708 Місяць тому

      @@leadwhite1249 the main reason I switched from Canon to Fuji

  • @ddzang
    @ddzang 2 місяці тому

    12 mp… come on, come on. Stop it with the retro stuff and get with it. Fuji aps-c has 40 mp. And are you going to tell me that you, a professional photographer is going to use that even for your personal use? Come on. Stop it.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 Місяць тому

      You are entitled to your own opinion, but I really don't put that much weight on megapixels, especially in the age of social media. Dynamic range, and noise/high iso are probably a bigger concern on this camera than mp. Lot's of people can't afford or justify the cost of brand new gear and I don't want to give the impression you need something high end to do good photography.

    • @zmx80
      @zmx80 Місяць тому

      Megapixels are not synonymous with quality.

    • @billybolang7052
      @billybolang7052 Місяць тому

      Canon's aps-c are amazingly cheap and affordable and hv decent IQ (dslr pointnshoot etc) .. Fujifilm aps-c is disgusting and super expensive also hv iPhones images quality - I'm a pro using A630 8mp point and shoot for streets, 20D, 5Dmark2 for paid weddings.

  • @JoseJuniorTech
    @JoseJuniorTech 2 місяці тому

    Just bought one for 250 usd... Was It a good deal?

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 2 місяці тому

      I think so, assuming it's in good condition.

  • @matthew.sugiarto
    @matthew.sugiarto 2 місяці тому

    currently I'm in the market for a small camera with large sensor. APS-C is a must, or maybe m4/3. Fixed lens is okay. I've tried a couple of compact cameras with zoom lenses. They are good for holiday, occasional shooting. 2 things that bother me : startup time and the lack of physical button for muscle memory. Hoping fuji continue the x70 lineup with new sensor. I wanted to love ricoh GR, but the dust issues seems affecting a lot of users.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 2 місяці тому

      I think lots of us would love a new x70, there is definitely a market for it. Regarding muscle memory - the G1X lets you change what the controls rings around the lens do, but then when you switch modes, the ring function also changes. It's -too- customizable. On the other hand, you can set it to return to the last used focal length when it turns on, which is very welcome. As for the dust on sensors issue, I wouldn't lose sleep over it - at least it's not an issue I've ever directly experienced.

  • @jaimeantidiesel
    @jaimeantidiesel 2 місяці тому

    The battery cover on mine is broken. I can’t find the replacement. Doesn’t anyone how can I find one? I even contacted Nikon but they say it’s discontinued. Thanks.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 2 місяці тому

      There's no easy answer for you, unless you are fine with some Gaff tape. Once a camera is discontinued and parts are no longer available, sometimes people will use a broken camera as a donor for parts - you see this with some of the collectible film cameras. Other idea is maybe you could get someone to 3D print a replacement door or cover. good luck!

  • @1vbAPiYk
    @1vbAPiYk 2 місяці тому

    Another **** filming his own mug instead of showing lots of samples...

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 2 місяці тому

      thanks for the deeply constructive feedback!

  • @pizzologsanto4171
    @pizzologsanto4171 2 місяці тому

    Nice presentation . . Thank You !

  • @parastephkar98
    @parastephkar98 2 місяці тому

    Love your videos!

  • @DOSStorm
    @DOSStorm 2 місяці тому

    The photos look alright. I would be really interested to see what the video looks like though...Does it shoot 1080p@30 or anything?

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 2 місяці тому

      1080p@30 &4k@15fps - but the lens doesn't have optical stabilzation so footage can be jerky.

  • @stephendropp1481
    @stephendropp1481 2 місяці тому

    The ribbon cable in the lens will, at some point, break. That happened to mine. Ended up taking it to a place in Chicago to get it repaired. I would like to get the other 2 lenses but $$$

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 2 місяці тому

      which lens broke? was it the zoom? I've heard about problems with nikon 1 lenses breaking but not with the NX mini lenses.

  • @manuelj.4610
    @manuelj.4610 2 місяці тому

    These are super expensive now :(

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 2 місяці тому

      Most used cameras go through a period when they are get cheap, and then prices go up once they become rarer and collectible.

  • @danielasturiale6080
    @danielasturiale6080 2 місяці тому

    Hello, I have a Samsung NX mini Almost new. What is its value to sell it?

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 2 місяці тому

      Depends what lenses you are selling it with. To check used market prices, try filtering on Ebay for 'sold' items - that will show you what price it has been selling at recently.

    • @collinsal1433
      @collinsal1433 2 місяці тому

      What lens do you have with it??

  • @stephenlumsden280
    @stephenlumsden280 2 місяці тому

    thx. I have a panasonic LX10 and a larger FZ1000. They take good pictures but the LX10 leaves me cold and I leave the FZ1000 at home a lot due to its size. I would also like the option to get a bit of background blur also with the 18.5mm. I miss that on digital as I am still using a lot of film cameras in 35mm and 120. I feel if I go to m43 I will get lens GAS and like the minimalist approach here.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 2 місяці тому

      The J5 should produce a similar image quality to the LX10, and with the 18.5 slightly more background blur, but it might not be night and day.

  • @CRHarneyIII
    @CRHarneyIII 2 місяці тому

    I just really need that 17mm...please help someone...anyone!

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 2 місяці тому

      It's getting harder to find these days.

  • @MrThirtysum
    @MrThirtysum 2 місяці тому

    I got 3 lenses and this camera for 200 dollars

  • @plr.5036
    @plr.5036 3 місяці тому

    I bought a Nx300 recently. Not cheap in my country (Brazil)...but still a hell of a cost-benefit, the quality is amazing.

  • @lehaco
    @lehaco 3 місяці тому

    Hi, i have samsung NX500, now,pictures can't be transformed directly to S21 ultra since Samsung Camera Manager can not be installed to S21 Ultra. NX500 has 28MP while S21 ultra mobile phone has 108MP, does this mean i can take better pictures using Samsung S21 ultra instead of using NX500 ? Please advise. Thank you.

    • @leadwhite1249
      @leadwhite1249 3 місяці тому

      The S21 has more megapixels than the NX500, but the actual image sensor inside the NX500 is about 5 times larger than the phone. Image quality is more about sensor size and lens characteristics than megapixels, so the NX500 is the better camera. But the S21 may be more convenient to use.

    • @lehaco
      @lehaco 3 місяці тому

      Thank you very much for your advice. 😊