New Samsung (aka "Dear Pentax: Please SAVE OUR NOSES!!!")

Cambo · 01-03-2014, 10:30 AM - **1 Like**

Now HERE'S a viewfinder that makes sense:

Sample gallery: Samsung NX30 product photos: Digital Photography Review

Sample gallery: Samsung NX30 product photos: Digital Photography Review

Just copy Samsung for once!

Cheers,
Cameron

aurele · 01-03-2014, 10:45 AM

that, means no OVF.

Chance that Pentax jump into EVF is very unlikely.

Kunzite · 01-03-2014, 10:51 AM

I wouldn't say no if the optical viewfinder's eyepiece would extend a bit more (similarly with when the O-ME53 magnifier is attached); of course, keeping a comfortable viewing experience for eyeglass wearers.
But what's Samsung doing, I'm afraid is not feasible with an optical viewfinder.

Heie · 01-03-2014, 11:01 AM

Ahem...I saw this and thought it was fixed that way:

I redact my snarky response

Perhaps I'm in the minority (?), but I have never really had an issue with my nose because it's off the camera's left edge (when viewed from behind). Similar to below, but my nose actually extends past the edge, not in line with it (yes I use my right eye).

-Heie

Na Horuk · 01-03-2014, 11:09 AM

Maybe when they make a K-02

normhead · 01-03-2014, 11:22 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Heie

Ahem...I saw this and thought it was fixed that way:

I redact my snarky response

Perhaps I'm in the minority (?), but I have never really had an issue with my nose because it's off the camera's left edge (when viewed from behind). Similar to below, but my nose actually extends past the edge, not in line with it (yes I use my right eye).

-Heie

Damn Heie, you're a lot cuter than you used to be.

atupdate · 01-03-2014, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Damn Heie, you're a lot cuter than you used to be.

Haven't you seen him in his civy's before?

Tim

Fogel70 · 01-03-2014, 11:59 AM

I would have preferred a rangefinder design like on Panasonic GX7. Then you don't need not telescopic EVF to avoid touching the screen with your nose (at least not for right eye users). IMO mirrorless cameras are also more of a modern replacement of rangefinder cameras. (best optimized for wide angle lenses, where DSLR design have disadvantages).

**Eric Auer** · 01-03-2014, 12:11 PM

Cool stuff, the new Weather Sealed 16-50mm F2-2.8 S ED OIS lens looks very interesting too. But do they have a Weather sealed Camera for it?

Samsung is moving on nicely it would seem.

mrNewt · 01-03-2014, 12:30 PM

A camera fit for Pinocchio

Fogel70 · 01-03-2014, 12:40 PM

Yeah, who would trust anyone using this camera?

normhead · 01-03-2014, 03:00 PM

The really funny thing to me is, it's a very petite camera, but the lens is still a big honking lens.

**Eric Auer** · 01-03-2014, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by normhead

The really funny thing to me is, it's a very petite camera, but the lens is still a big honking lens.

Did you expect a 16-50mm F2-2.8 to be small?

normhead · 01-03-2014, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by Corto-PA

Did you expect a 16-50mm F2-2.8 to be small?

No, I expected them to photograph it with a 40XS. Who makes a skinny little camera and them makes Big lenses for it? Someone who doesn't understand their niche, that's who.

**Eric Auer** · 01-03-2014, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by normhead

No, I expected them to photograph it with a 40XS. Who makes a skinny little camera and them makes Big lenses for it? Someone who doesn't understand their niche, that's who.

They announced a collapsible 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 motorized zoom too, for those who need more compact options.

Samsung lens optoins for their own mount aint all that bad atm.

01-03-2014, 10:30 AM - 1 Like	#1
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01-03-2014, 10:45 AM	#2
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	that, means no OVF. Chance that Pentax jump into EVF is very unlikely.

01-03-2014, 10:51 AM	#3
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	I wouldn't say no if the optical viewfinder's eyepiece would extend a bit more (similarly with when the O-ME53 magnifier is attached); of course, keeping a comfortable viewing experience for eyeglass wearers. But what's Samsung doing, I'm afraid is not feasible with an optical viewfinder.

01-03-2014, 11:01 AM	#4
Heie Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 968	Ahem...I saw this and thought it was fixed that way: I redact my snarky response Perhaps I'm in the minority (?), but I have never really had an issue with my nose because it's off the camera's left edge (when viewed from behind). Similar to below, but my nose actually extends past the edge, not in line with it (yes I use my right eye). -Heie

01-03-2014, 11:09 AM	#5
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Maybe when they make a K-02

01-03-2014, 11:22 AM - 2 Likes	#6
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Heie Ahem...I saw this and thought it was fixed that way: I redact my snarky response Perhaps I'm in the minority (?), but I have never really had an issue with my nose because it's off the camera's left edge (when viewed from behind). Similar to below, but my nose actually extends past the edge, not in line with it (yes I use my right eye). -Heie Damn Heie, you're a lot cuter than you used to be.

01-03-2014, 11:33 AM	#7
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	Originally posted by normhead Damn Heie, you're a lot cuter than you used to be. Haven't you seen him in his civy's before? Tim

01-03-2014, 11:59 AM	#8
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	I would have preferred a rangefinder design like on Panasonic GX7. Then you don't need not telescopic EVF to avoid touching the screen with your nose (at least not for right eye users). IMO mirrorless cameras are also more of a modern replacement of rangefinder cameras. (best optimized for wide angle lenses, where DSLR design have disadvantages).

01-03-2014, 12:11 PM	#9
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Cool stuff, the new Weather Sealed 16-50mm F2-2.8 S ED OIS lens looks very interesting too. But do they have a Weather sealed Camera for it? Samsung is moving on nicely it would seem.

01-03-2014, 12:30 PM	#10
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	A camera fit for Pinocchio

01-03-2014, 12:40 PM	#11
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Yeah, who would trust anyone using this camera?

01-03-2014, 03:00 PM	#12
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	The really funny thing to me is, it's a very petite camera, but the lens is still a big honking lens.

01-03-2014, 03:10 PM	#13
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by normhead The really funny thing to me is, it's a very petite camera, but the lens is still a big honking lens. Did you expect a 16-50mm F2-2.8 to be small?

01-03-2014, 03:27 PM	#14
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Corto-PA Did you expect a 16-50mm F2-2.8 to be small? No, I expected them to photograph it with a 40XS. Who makes a skinny little camera and them makes Big lenses for it? Someone who doesn't understand their niche, that's who.

01-03-2014, 03:40 PM	#15
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by normhead No, I expected them to photograph it with a 40XS. Who makes a skinny little camera and them makes Big lenses for it? Someone who doesn't understand their niche, that's who. They announced a collapsible 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 motorized zoom too, for those who need more compact options. Samsung lens optoins for their own mount aint all that bad atm.