Unboxing My Little Wonder

Having gone from film camera to digital prosumer to 4 grades of DSLRs, I have lots to comment about the usability & practicality of such systems. My passion for different hobbies (photography-driven) has motivated me to acquire different camera bags to accommodate the needs of each excursion. At times, I have to carry two cameras or run the risk of losing that photographic opportunity. I’ve swapped the heavy DSLRs for the smaller hybrid system just to maximise my efficiency on the field. If you are into motorsports or any sport that requires speed shooting, then I would recommend that you stick with DSLR-usage. If you are a foodie, a blogger, a traveller, a journalist or an enthusiastic photographer who uploads photos for the enjoyment of watching your friends comment on them, then all you need is to understand how the functions work to your benefit.

When Samsung contacted me about the Samsung NX series to complement my travel lifestyle, I took on the challenge to let the camera bring out the best of my travel shots. It’s equally important that it’s not only what you shoot with that makes the picture but how you use the little wonder that makes the difference. I will experiment with this marvel & teach you how to make memories!

Unboxing my Little Wonder was half the fun:-

Ta-daaaaa!!! My Little Wonder! Personalisation begins the moment I include the NX100 into my travel kit! Surely it deserves a unique bag! Maybe even a case but let’s see how the camera fairs outdoors.

Some of the shots I’ve taken from NX100 are so stunning! Combining 3 exposures shot in Bracketing mode, I got an HDR photo that brought out the tones & contrast. Here’s one shot at a park:-

To establish the functionality that would fulfill my shooting style, familiarisation with the modes is paramount to prevent myself from fiddling too much. The settings are adjustable on the lens via the iFunction button which is pushed by the left thumb with the left forefinger swiveling the lens ring to get the appropriate values. The ISO, White Balance & Exposure Values were literally at my fingertips! I went to Mid Valley to test the camera with the various lighting conditions & subjects on display. Just as well, the promoters of Pirates of the Caribbean have made the ship into a spectacle, an almost life-sized ship at the centre of a shopping complex! Here, I snapped the stern of the ship & everything else using the Samsung NX 20 – 50mm kit lens:-

20mm, F3.5, 1/30s, ISO 800.        

20mm, F8.0, 1/40s. ISO 800. – A bit of rustic charm in Jack Sparrow’s paraphernalia….

28mm, F4.0, 1/13s, ISO 800 – The food was so life-like in the pictures! A definite boon for food bloggers!

I like it already! Photography should have minimal post-processing on the computer when you get the shots right. Next, I will explore the filters & Scene modes to get some artistic shots & I might do a field trip or a walkabout event soon. If you would like to maximise the potential of crafting your creativity, come explore the Samsung NX series with me!