@@kevinlui8601 The EX2 is slightly better for autofocus. It's still not perfect but it is supposed to be better and it has a f1.4 lens. If you can do without the hinged screen, you'd be better off with the MKi RX100. It can be had for about the same money (often less) and it has superb autofocus and a larger sensor.
No surprise there: samsung photo cameras are NOTORIOUS for being low quality-high priced pile of shhhiiit. All models. The only line-up that is even worse in quality vs price terms is sony's "semitransparent mirror" slt line - a huuuge waste of money (both: money paid by those unfortunate ones who purchased them and sony boy himself).
I'm a casual photographer. And I have the Samsung EX2F in white color. It's an amazing camera, solid build quality. I bought it cheap about 5-6 years ago. I used it hard when I had to take a lot of macro pictures showing defects in printed circuit boards. No smartphone can compare it at macro pictures! Greetings from Colombia.
Great review! There was a time that seemed everyone was making great cameras. 2010-2015 time seemed to be a sweet spot. These gems are still great as an additional pocket camera they work well, thanks for sharing!
I bought this camera several years ago and NEVER used it. It was on sale so I just took it, but since I have a bunch of higher end cameras I never used it. Now that I am older and do not feel like carying a ton of DSLR's and lenses I tend to use my phone more for taking shots, but a my mobile phone just does not make me feel creative. I am going to start using this, just because I is more creative and easy to always have in my backpack. It really is not about megapixels. I think it is often just how a camera makes me feel that will determine how I will use it.
Hi. I'm watching all your videos, I love that we agree on taking pictures with old digital cameras or one-shoot. it makes you a better photographer. And you are absolutely right using a camera that no one else is great, even when they see you taking pictures. I have a Sony FV like yours. One that drives people crazy when I take it out on the street is the Apple Quick take 100. But my favorite rare camera by far is the Lytro Illum, get one and you will go crazy with it. It's a camera that takes pictures with light fields, it's made me learn photography all over again. In my Vero I have pictures I took with it last Day of the Dead. You will like it.
In 2015 I bought the Samsung NX 500 which is also a camera of high quality in the same class. It goes totally unnoticed. 28 megapixels APSC backlit sensor with killer image quality that rivals my Leica CL. This camera (20mm, f2.8 and 30mm f2.0 pancakes) will always stay with me until it dies. You are right, there are quite a few great cameras out there which don't get the credit they deserve.
@@prodj.mixapeofficial6431 The NX500 is mirror less, it's the NX1 that's the killer DSLR. However, they both share the same sensor as well as the autofocus system too I think. The NX500 is a superb mirrorless camera, one of the best at the time but like many Samsung cameras, it flew under the radar. There's still plenty out there but they're expensive, generally between £500 and £700 depending on lens and condition.
Fwiw leica cameras are no better than any other camera, you're paying for the name not the features or image quality and if anyone tried to even lie that the "leica has superior image quality" they're coping and lying as hard as possible
Amazing review 👏 Unfortunately most youtubers are copying each other, that's why we can't find enough good pieces. Anyway, thanks for your effort. I don't have this camera in my country, so would you recommend panasonic lumix zs30 (tz40) for less than $100?!
my first camera that I started shooting with was a little mirrorless samsung nx1000.(before people were really even using mirrorless cameras ) It was prob 2012 0r 13 but it was packed with features. you could change lenses, it had wifi, a close to apsc size sensor, and the colors and lenses were great. I hate that samsung's cameras never really caught on, bc theyre the ones making alot of these sensors anyway, and with the tech they have in the phone world, they had(have) the perfect opportunity to interweave physical and digital applications. they even had a few tries at an android powered camera. anyways, I could go on. lol. the nx series cameras are still worth taking a look at if you want something cheap to start with.
I do have an lx3 laying around somewhere, I tried to sell it a couple of years ago, and nobody was interested. Maybe I should try it out again, but I hate that there's no viewfinder. And, anyone who knows Rollei knows Schneider Kreuznach.
I am surprised that you can still find the proprietary battery for this cam which is like 10 years old. I am even more surprised that the batteries still function after all these years.
The Schneider-Kreuznach name on the lens is 100% just marketing. I'm not sure who actually made this one - could be Tamron or Sankyo - but Samsung has quite the history of selling lenses labelled "Samsung Lens" in Korea, "Schneider-Kreuznach" in the rest of the world, and they were actually made by Pentax or others.
@@pixelpnutz1574 well you can buy compact cameras with the exact same Japanese-made lens with "Carl Zeiss" or "Leica" or "Canon lens" written on them, and it indeed works for those companies.
Your demo images are fantastic! I remember at the time Sony A 6000 cameras were released, Sampson equivalent cameras were more advance with IS and social media connections. Thanks for highlighting this hidden gem!
This could not come at a better time. I always carry with me my trusty Fujifilm X100S. I purchased the X100S new in 2014. I have carried that camera with me everywhere I went. Last year, I purchased a motorcycle and I have been touring Texas with it since. One month ago, I unfortunately damaged the display of the X100S. It rubbed on a charger that I was carrying in the tail bag of my bag. The Samsung seems to be perfect as the display can be stored unexposed. The only unknown is if my post processing software can process Samsung's raw format images. I always shoot raw and never use any of the camera brands software gimmicks.
The extra reach, style and lens character of the MX-1 make it hard to beat for me personally. Though this camera does look really nice and one I wasn’t familiar with, thanks James
Bought one in 2011 in silver. Still own it. In short, great image quality, horrible controls. Also bought a used Pentax MX-1 which has a slightly better image quality but a lot better controls and a battery which lasts a long time.
The battery life span starts when it's made. The aftermarket batteries were probably made a long time ago as well, so their lifespan should be expected to be short.
Pentax Q-S1 Mirrorless Digital Camera White With 5-15mm Lens Pentax Q10 Pentax mx-1 Olympus stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 ( 14-42mm Lens ) olympus pen e-pl6 Sadly these are only available for me, which one you would you recommend that is more fun and compact
Samsung had some great and interesting cameras when they were in the business. Just too bad their marketing dept failed miserably... and perhaps their short-sightedness.
It would be interested to dive more into their photographic business and learn the ins and outs and what happened there. It does seem like they put out some great products!
@@snappiness Their sudden exit from the camera business seems to be a very low-key affair for obvious reasons. The thought of all those unsold cameras ended up in the landfill just breaks my heart.
I have the EX1 and agree that it is an excellent camera. I also have the Samsung converter that increases wide angle coverage to 18mm equivalent. Personally I have no issues with the focusing on my EX1 other than the focus icon when set to single setting could be smaller. Samsung also sold a clip on viewfinder but fixed at 24mm view. Be aware th some aftermarket batteries are rated less capacity than the original Samsung brand. Finally the video recording is ok for what it is but not HD. Also forgot to say filters can be attached with the suitable adapter.
I bought one of these new and still have it. I used to take it to daytime events. There's a clarity to how the lens renders that I find similar to my zeiss lenses. And the ccd sensor gives beautiful skin tones. It would be nice to see this camera get some love.
I carry a Samsung nx mini in my pocket all the time. It is incredible although I need a 17 mm lens if anyone can send me one. Samsung leaving the camera industry was a terrible blow. They were ahead of their time.
The problem with samsung is that they had no excemptional feature to offer, they were great and balance but that's it. But I remember they have a expensive DSLR model that shoots awesome video quality. That's the only unit that makes me remember Samsung.
@@snappiness I love it. Some people might not like that their are no dials but the screen interface for settings is quick and easy. Unfortunately it was not popular so not a wide range of Samsung lenses. However they sell a bunch of adapters so you can put older lenses on including d-mount. Haven’t tried it yet but will one day.
@@prodj.mixapeofficial6431 I disagree but you are kind of making my point. They came up with the bsi cmos sensor. They’re cameras menus are better than all I’ve used. They also had innovative cameras like the nx mini which is smaller than an rx100 with a 1 inch 20 mp - Interchangeable lenses and a battery that gets well over 500 shots. I also love the image quality. If Nikon or canon had come up with the same camera the attention would have been overwhelming.
You must be younger. I remember handling it every time I went into a Frys. I wanted it. But it ran more expensive new than similar cameras of the era. And the jpegs were universally considered terrible. So I never did it. Samsung really came out swinging in cameras, but gave up pretty quickly. It was probably a good business decision on their part. But a bummer not to see where they could have gone. They had good ideas.
I would like this camera a lot more than I do if the battery did not drain so fast. It drains even when the thing is switched off, meaning there is never any chance it is ready to use when I take it from the drawer. My even older Nikon Coolpix 8400 holds a charge better (another lovely camera).
I have this camera. I bought it the year it was released in South Korea and travelled with me for years. I love it and sometimes i still use it. It makes for a great street photography point and shoot with a really fast lens. It has great low light capabilities. The only issue I had back in the day was the lack of HD recording.
Dammit I just bought an EX2 after this video really looking forward to trying a compact camera with an F1.4 lens. Price was good and condition was mint.
I've bought a few like the LX3 etc. etc. from around that era and they are great knockabout cameras today for bright outdoor use. But try using them at a party or indoors/low light on the sly (basically when you don't want to be throwing a DSLR/flash around) and yeah they fall apart ISO/noise wise. There is a reason they have been left behind and forgotten.
"there's just something oddly satisfying about using a camera that no one else uses or even seems to know about" that's just called being a hipster not really something that unheard of
No your not the only one aware of this camera. I almost bought it last year but picked up lens instead. I’m an Olympus fan so I bought the XZ-10 which is very pocketable and I love the lens setting dial. And yes you said Kreuznach wrong. I have family near Bad Kreuznach Germany. Love your show. Cheers from southern Georgian Bay Ontario Canada
That sounds like a great little camera! I am terrible at pronouncing words in my language, so I knew I was going to butcher it. I did look it up and listen to it but still couldn't make the right sounds xD That looks like a beautiful town!
Great video! I have just got this camera. What a surprise that it does have a negative mode colour. You can preview film by selecting only white balance! Nice!🎉🎉🎉
Had a look on Ebay, most of the TL500s are going for about USD300. I guess the handheld IR would be what would get me to buy one. There seem to be several other Samsung "TL" models available, some for much less than the TL500 - I wonder which of them would also do handheld IR. I'm also wondering how you managed to fit a filter on this camera. Are there filter threads on the lens? Don't see them.
There's a textured ring around the lens, and that unscrews uncovering a thread. From there you need to buy and attach a metal adapter that then allows filters to be attached. I have a little short video on this channel showing it briefly. The price of these seems to have shot up since this video. I don't know if I'd pay $300, since there are so many other good compact cameras in that price range! But it is still a good camera.
@@snappiness Sounds like the setup on my Canon G11, except with the G11 it seems to be a bayonet mount for the adapter. We've got a microscope here with a G10 attached to it via one of these adapters. The adapters are probably specific to a particular model or range of models.
Using Olympus XZ-2 quite frequently, Olympus Stylus1s too.. great compact cameras with cute lenses and raw. But with 10mpix CCD it is rather competitor to Oly XZ-1 :)
Still have mine after all these years! Great Macro and Low Light! Been thinking of getting the EX2f as it has even better low light and also has FullHd video as well! Not easy to find in a good condition though! I don´t understand why they don´t make these compact low light/fast lense cameras anymore!?
I have one of these tucked away. I really treasure it - of course, it doesn't compare in sharpness to modern cameras, but it feels like shooting an old Olympus half frame - similar results. It's solid and feels good to use. Yes - battery life - oh dear! I just think of it like film though - Like a half frame, you only get about 70 shots. So, be economical - take only what is necessary, and you'll love it.
The EX2F was the premium compact I chased for quite a while, along with the MX-1 and the XZ-2. I could never decide which one to get, but I kept losing out on auction bids anyway. I think the EX2F has a deeper grip and it was a clear winner in terms of features. Samsung made great cameras while they were still in the business. Shame they exited.
It is a pity, and makes their cameras all the more interesting today. I have also had EX2F alerts for a while but haven't ever found something I wanted to bite on. Does seem cool though.
Invest in waist bag. Keys and phones are for pockets. Then get a Nikon V2 with built in flash and kit lens. (Same era) The sensor tech was purchased by Sony. Shoot RAW. Add a retro photo pack to your photo editor. 😁
3:00... yes, it is marketing. Many "point and shoots" had mostly lenses produced by for example Canon, but branded with everything, from Leica to Zeiss etc. I cant care less what brand is printed or engraved into a lens or camera. The build and image quality is what im looking for, no matter if its a russian, european, japenese or american lens.
I still have mine (EX1 in Australia) It definitely was a great option back when I got it (2010) and just dug it out to give it another whirl. I do remember being able to get some decent IR images by just attaching a R72 filter to it, no conversion needed.
That is what I am experimenting with right now actually! Someone else hinted me about that and I bought a little filter adapter for a few bucks. Been really fun so far!
@@snappiness the auto white balance does a good job of correcting of your are shooting JPG. I'll have to give it another go to see what other filters do
Any camera sence 2012 for the most part is all most hobbiest need . My newest camera is my g9 even it's like 5 years old now my other are Nikon f5, d7100, Sony rx100 old g
I had it for several years before it gave up the ghost one day - camera decided to wake up during charging, lens locked up in extended position and that was it. RIP Samsung. The biggest problem for me were controls - I cannot count times I hit video record button by accident trying to get a good grip. Also rotating the tiny ring to change aperture in the manual mode is rather useless. No good for low light/high ISO due to ugly high noise. I do not miss it.
i picked one ex2f up for my gf. only paid 75€ on ebay. very happy with the result. ofc its not the same as my x100v but as a starter a great cam, especially while out partying… gives a unique look. thank you for. your inspiration.
One thing I've found about the TL500/EX1, theres no passthrough filter or IR filter on the sensor, this means that theres no conversion needed to use this as an infrared camera, so you can slap a filter on it and boom IR camera.
im getting one right now. In korea, Local used market (online app) this appeared as ex1. As soon as I saw it I jumped out of my bed and booked it!! almost same amount you paid for!! im so excited!!
Hi. i dont know about other peoples experiences... but i tend to not buy cameras with telescopic lenses because i noticed the repairmen dislike working on them (too much to break down?) also telescopic lenses tend to suck in dust maybe. can anyone share their thoughts on this?
Excellent build quality and materials, great to hold for such a small camera, decent photos but terrible video(who cares anyway) and not so good in low light.
Well you got the Schneider part right in the pronunciation, so better than you thought 😂 Also, isnt this camera capable of shooting infrared too? I read that in some descriptions on ebay
I haven't heard about that - there is an IR sensor in the front for a remote. I did google it just now and saw the EX2F had someone claiming it had a weak IR cut filter. I don't have the filter adapter, but might be worth trying to 3d print one for testing...
Samsung definitely made many competitive cameras, just shadowed by the Japanese giants! Thank you for reviewing this awesome little camera, love your videos!
The EX range are fantastic little cameras. I've never owned either but I have borrowed the EX2 and I was pleasantly surprised by it They've been on my eBay wish list for some time now but the cost is too high for what it is, generally speaking, you'll be between £110 and £150 here in the UK and there's never many available. I'm curious, did you feel the standard JPEG had a warm tone to it? I have an Samsung NX200 and I've always loved the standard JPEG as it provides a slightly warm, orangish tinge to its image's, it's great for Autumn shots. You should look into the Samsung range of cameras, they were way ahead of there time, especially the NX1, it was and still is a beast of a camera!
Yeah I have looked into other Samsung cameras, we'll see if I ever pick one up. The NX200 looks nice. I don't really like the standard JPEG profile on this one - it seems too brown? But maybe I just didn't give it a fair enough chance before moving onto other profiles. Now those other profiles and RAW is all I use :D
I have the EX2F and love it. Made a video about it a few years ago called "The Greatest Camera You Never Knew About" (or something like that). I never tried the EX1, but I imagine it must be good.
Imho of these oldie premium compacts I think the Olympus XZ-1 is probably the best of them all, it's basically the same camera as the MX-1 but is much faster to operate, less heavy and less expensive
The flash performance looks amazing! And the RAW shots look super workable and detail-rich. Thank you for making these videos about legacy gear! I know it's an old joke to say "Oh since video X showed camera Y, prices on eBay have shot up 😢", but we genuinely need all the encouragement we can get to reduce e-waste and slow down the destruction of our planet 😅❤
Am I the only one that didn't already know about this camera?? 😶
Never heard of it thanks for the video!
Yes your not special. They just tell you are It's a democratic thing 😂
Markuspix is a huge fan of all the Samsung cameras
This camera has all the bells and whistles for me: fully articulated screen, a fast lens, etc.. except the poor auto focus is a big let down 😅
@@kevinlui8601 The EX2 is slightly better for autofocus. It's still not perfect but it is supposed to be better and it has a f1.4 lens. If you can do without the hinged screen, you'd be better off with the MKi RX100. It can be had for about the same money (often less) and it has superb autofocus and a larger sensor.
No surprise there: samsung photo cameras are NOTORIOUS for being low quality-high priced pile of shhhiiit. All models. The only line-up that is even worse in quality vs price terms is sony's "semitransparent mirror" slt line - a huuuge waste of money (both: money paid by those unfortunate ones who purchased them and sony boy himself).
I'm a casual photographer. And I have the Samsung EX2F in white color. It's an amazing camera, solid build quality. I bought it cheap about 5-6 years ago. I used it hard when I had to take a lot of macro pictures showing defects in printed circuit boards. No smartphone can compare it at macro pictures! Greetings from Colombia.
Yeah. That's another hidden gem. It's genuinely impressive and impossible to find these days.
is ex1 better for vlogging or the ex2f?
Great review! There was a time that seemed everyone was making great cameras. 2010-2015 time seemed to be a sweet spot. These gems are still great as an additional pocket camera they work well, thanks for sharing!
Yep, I'd be happy with pretty much all the premium compact from that era... my GR spoils it for me though so I just stick with that one xD
I bought this camera several years ago and NEVER used it. It was on sale so I just took it, but since I have a bunch of higher end cameras I never used it. Now that I am older and do not feel like carying a ton of DSLR's and lenses I tend to use my phone more for taking shots, but a my mobile phone just does not make me feel creative. I am going to start using this, just because I is more creative and easy to always have in my backpack. It really is not about megapixels. I think it is often just how a camera makes me feel that will determine how I will use it.
Hi. I'm watching all your videos, I love that we agree on taking pictures with old digital cameras or one-shoot. it makes you a better photographer. And you are absolutely right using a camera that no one else is great, even when they see you taking pictures. I have a Sony FV like yours. One that drives people crazy when I take it out on the street is the Apple Quick take 100.
But my favorite rare camera by far is the Lytro Illum, get one and you will go crazy with it. It's a camera that takes pictures with light fields, it's made me learn photography all over again. In my Vero I have pictures I took with it last Day of the Dead. You will like it.
That pronunciation of schneider kreuznach made me clench my jaws.
Great video
Thanks for sticking it out anyway 🤣
In 2015 I bought the Samsung NX 500 which is also a camera of high quality in the same class. It goes totally unnoticed. 28 megapixels APSC backlit sensor with killer image quality that rivals my Leica CL. This camera (20mm, f2.8 and 30mm f2.0 pancakes) will always stay with me until it dies. You are right, there are quite a few great cameras out there which don't get the credit they deserve.
I remember it's a DSLR? Samsung has one unit that were expensive but took really good quality videos.
@@prodj.mixapeofficial6431 The NX500 is mirror less, it's the NX1 that's the killer DSLR. However, they both share the same sensor as well as the autofocus system too I think. The NX500 is a superb mirrorless camera, one of the best at the time but like many Samsung cameras, it flew under the radar. There's still plenty out there but they're expensive, generally between £500 and £700 depending on lens and condition.
@@PaulWilkinson the NX1 is also a Mirrorless camera. Samsung never made DSLRs.
Fwiw leica cameras are no better than any other camera, you're paying for the name not the features or image quality and if anyone tried to even lie that the "leica has superior image quality" they're coping and lying as hard as possible
@@kei1309_ they produced few using the PK mount
Amazing review 👏
Unfortunately most youtubers are copying each other, that's why we can't find enough good pieces.
Anyway, thanks for your effort.
I don't have this camera in my country, so would you recommend panasonic lumix zs30 (tz40) for less than $100?!
my first camera that I started shooting with was a little mirrorless samsung nx1000.(before people were really even using mirrorless cameras ) It was prob 2012 0r 13 but it was packed with features. you could change lenses, it had wifi, a close to apsc size sensor, and the colors and lenses were great. I hate that samsung's cameras never really caught on, bc theyre the ones making alot of these sensors anyway, and with the tech they have in the phone world, they had(have) the perfect opportunity to interweave physical and digital applications. they even had a few tries at an android powered camera. anyways, I could go on. lol. the nx series cameras are still worth taking a look at if you want something cheap to start with.
I do have an lx3 laying around somewhere, I tried to sell it a couple of years ago, and nobody was interested. Maybe I should try it out again, but I hate that there's no viewfinder. And, anyone who knows Rollei knows Schneider Kreuznach.
I am surprised that you can still find the proprietary battery for this cam which is like 10 years old. I am even more surprised that the batteries still function after all these years.
The Schneider-Kreuznach name on the lens is 100% just marketing. I'm not sure who actually made this one - could be Tamron or Sankyo - but Samsung has quite the history of selling lenses labelled "Samsung Lens" in Korea, "Schneider-Kreuznach" in the rest of the world, and they were actually made by Pentax or others.
Samsung really thought that having a german gibberish put on their lens would have the same impact as sony does on their carl zeiss lenses.
@@pixelpnutz1574 well you can buy compact cameras with the exact same Japanese-made lens with "Carl Zeiss" or "Leica" or "Canon lens" written on them, and it indeed works for those companies.
I had one...best compact camera I ever owned.
Built like a tank too.
I love this guy's reviews and presentation style
Nice review looks like a bargain. Your photos are very nice .
Your demo images are fantastic! I remember at the time Sony A 6000 cameras were released, Sampson equivalent cameras were more advance with IS and social media connections. Thanks for highlighting this hidden gem!
Thanks for watching! :D
This could not come at a better time. I always carry with me my trusty Fujifilm X100S. I purchased the X100S new in 2014. I have carried that camera with me everywhere I went. Last year, I purchased a motorcycle and I have been touring Texas with it since.
One month ago, I unfortunately damaged the display of the X100S. It rubbed on a charger that I was carrying in the tail bag of my bag.
The Samsung seems to be perfect as the display can be stored unexposed.
The only unknown is if my post processing software can process Samsung's raw format images. I always shoot raw and never use any of the camera brands software gimmicks.
The extra reach, style and lens character of the MX-1 make it hard to beat for me personally. Though this camera does look really nice and one I wasn’t familiar with, thanks James
Bought one in 2011 in silver. Still own it. In short, great image quality, horrible controls. Also bought a used Pentax MX-1 which has a slightly better image quality but a lot better controls and a battery which lasts a long time.
The battery life span starts when it's made. The aftermarket batteries were probably made a long time ago as well, so their lifespan should be expected to be short.
Pentax Q-S1 Mirrorless Digital Camera White With 5-15mm Lens
Pentax Q10
Pentax mx-1
Olympus stylus 1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 ( 14-42mm Lens )
olympus pen e-pl6
Sadly these are only available for me, which one you would you recommend that is more fun and compact
Pentax MX1.
$300 on Ebay now. RIP.
Samsung had some great and interesting cameras when they were in the business. Just too bad their marketing dept failed miserably... and perhaps their short-sightedness.
It would be interested to dive more into their photographic business and learn the ins and outs and what happened there. It does seem like they put out some great products!
@@snappiness Their sudden exit from the camera business seems to be a very low-key affair for obvious reasons. The thought of all those unsold cameras ended up in the landfill just breaks my heart.
"now, you don't buy a camera for JPEG profiles"
*Fujifilm would want to know your location*
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Interesting camera, I like the form factor, articulating screen and features.👍
Photos are incredible.
I have the EX1 and agree that it is an excellent camera. I also have the Samsung converter that increases wide angle coverage to 18mm equivalent. Personally I have no issues with the focusing on my EX1 other than the focus icon when set to single setting could be smaller. Samsung also sold a clip on viewfinder but fixed at 24mm view. Be aware th some aftermarket batteries are rated less capacity than the original Samsung brand. Finally the video recording is ok for what it is but not HD. Also forgot to say filters can be attached with the suitable adapter.
I bought one of these new and still have it. I used to take it to daytime events. There's a clarity to how the lens renders that I find similar to my zeiss lenses. And the ccd sensor gives beautiful skin tones. It would be nice to see this camera get some love.
I'm also impressed with it. Great little camera.
I had the EX-2, a very nice camera, until i loaned it to someone and never saw it or them again . 🤷🏼♀️. Great video!
Aw man, too bad! It looks like a great camera!
@@snappiness The lens was very good.
I love my Samsung NX-11 DSLR. It's so regrettable that Samsung's camera division collapsed.
I miss Samsung cameras.
I carry a Samsung nx mini in my pocket all the time. It is incredible although I need a 17 mm lens if anyone can send me one. Samsung leaving the camera industry was a terrible blow. They were ahead of their time.
The problem with samsung is that they had no excemptional feature to offer, they were great and balance but that's it. But I remember they have a expensive DSLR model that shoots awesome video quality. That's the only unit that makes me remember Samsung.
That samsung nx mini looks so cool!
@@snappiness I love it. Some people might not like that their are no dials but the screen interface for settings is quick and easy. Unfortunately it was not popular so not a wide range of Samsung lenses. However they sell a bunch of adapters so you can put older lenses on including d-mount. Haven’t tried it yet but will one day.
@@prodj.mixapeofficial6431 I disagree but you are kind of making my point. They came up with the bsi cmos sensor. They’re cameras menus are better than all I’ve used. They also had innovative cameras like the nx mini which is smaller than an rx100 with a 1 inch 20 mp - Interchangeable lenses and a battery that gets well over 500 shots. I also love the image quality. If Nikon or canon had come up with the same camera the attention would have been overwhelming.
You must be younger. I remember handling it every time I went into a Frys. I wanted it. But it ran more expensive new than similar cameras of the era. And the jpegs were universally considered terrible. So I never did it. Samsung really came out swinging in cameras, but gave up pretty quickly. It was probably a good business decision on their part. But a bummer not to see where they could have gone. They had good ideas.
Seriously tempted to try an Ex2 but I sadly have too many cameras and lenses to sell currently. Looks like a really fun camera.
I would like this camera a lot more than I do if the battery did not drain so fast. It drains even when the thing is switched off, meaning there is never any chance it is ready to use when I take it from the drawer. My even older Nikon Coolpix 8400 holds a charge better (another lovely camera).
I have this camera. I bought it the year it was released in South Korea and travelled with me for years. I love it and sometimes i still use it. It makes for a great street photography point and shoot with a really fast lens. It has great low light capabilities. The only issue I had back in the day was the lack of HD recording.
I still keep the ex2. Its image is pretty good at iso80. And it has the best skin tone even in today's standard.
Cool camera, with good tech, and nobody knows about that camera. RX100 from the past.
You've got to try an OM tough TG series if you haven't yet. Fantastic compact point and shoots all around and you can shoot underwater!
They dont need ppl shopping cameras, they need ppl shopping expensive cellphones with "good" cameras, this made more money,
Dammit I just bought an EX2 after this video really looking forward to trying a compact camera with an F1.4 lens. Price was good and condition was mint.
Cool, you'll have to let me know how it goes! I've heard good things.
I've bought a few like the LX3 etc. etc. from around that era and they are great knockabout cameras today for bright outdoor use. But try using them at a party or indoors/low light on the sly (basically when you don't want to be throwing a DSLR/flash around) and yeah they fall apart ISO/noise wise. There is a reason they have been left behind and forgotten.
Excited! I just picked one up on a decent deal. This looks like a fun camera to pocket!
"there's just something oddly satisfying about using a camera that no one else uses or even seems to know about"
that's just called being a hipster
not really something that unheard of
Still swear by my Samsung dslr camera I bought in 2013
Sadly there's almost no EX1 posted on eBay, if anyone knows where I can get one of these cameras please tell me.
No your not the only one aware of this camera. I almost bought it last year but picked up lens instead. I’m an Olympus fan so I bought the XZ-10 which is very pocketable and I love the lens setting dial. And yes you said Kreuznach wrong. I have family near Bad Kreuznach Germany. Love your show. Cheers from southern Georgian Bay Ontario Canada
That sounds like a great little camera! I am terrible at pronouncing words in my language, so I knew I was going to butcher it. I did look it up and listen to it but still couldn't make the right sounds xD That looks like a beautiful town!
@@snappiness the correct pronunciation for Zuiko is "Zwee-ko"
@@StephenStrangways wait, it's not japanese?
@@prodj.mixapeofficial6431 it is. In kanji it's 瑞光 and in katakana it's ズイコー
$300 on ebay rn. uuuuuuug
It looks like my S850, but a bit higher class - it is stupid, if you like it - use it. 😎
Nice. Which one is your favorite and why?
If someone is interested in this type of camera I would prefer to buy the EX2F
Samsung's interchangeable lens APS-C models are a steal as well, NX series could be bought for peanuts 👌
They look very cool :)
i dont have a camera , i can afford any camera i just use my phone to take pics , i wish i had a camera like that at least
Great video! I have just got this camera. What a surprise that it does have a negative mode colour. You can preview film by selecting only white balance! Nice!🎉🎉🎉
Too much of magenta.
640 as video in 2024?
Just picked one up with some JJC accessories (CPL, ND, remote), can't wait to try it out!
Awesome!
@@snappiness thank you for making these videos and the database/forum. I've learned a lot already
P7000 vs TL500 vs XZ1 vs G12 vs LX5, which is best??
Had a look on Ebay, most of the TL500s are going for about USD300. I guess the handheld IR would be what would get me to buy one. There seem to be several other Samsung "TL" models available, some for much less than the TL500 - I wonder which of them would also do handheld IR. I'm also wondering how you managed to fit a filter on this camera. Are there filter threads on the lens? Don't see them.
There's a textured ring around the lens, and that unscrews uncovering a thread. From there you need to buy and attach a metal adapter that then allows filters to be attached. I have a little short video on this channel showing it briefly.
The price of these seems to have shot up since this video. I don't know if I'd pay $300, since there are so many other good compact cameras in that price range! But it is still a good camera.
@@snappiness Sounds like the setup on my Canon G11, except with the G11 it seems to be a bayonet mount for the adapter. We've got a microscope here with a G10 attached to it via one of these adapters. The adapters are probably specific to a particular model or range of models.
Using Olympus XZ-2 quite frequently, Olympus Stylus1s too.. great compact cameras with cute lenses and raw.
But with 10mpix CCD it is rather competitor to Oly XZ-1 :)
I haven't tried the XZ series but seen enough about it to know it's a good one. The Stylus 1s I'm less familiar with.
imo samsung was really ahead of its time
It's too bad we didn't get to see much more from them! But the cameras they did release are really cool.
My modern mirrorless cameras battery is dead in 400 shots 😅
Still have mine after all these years! Great Macro and Low Light! Been thinking of getting the EX2f as it has even better low light and also has FullHd video as well! Not easy to find in a good condition though! I don´t understand why they don´t make these compact low light/fast lense cameras anymore!?
The problem with Sam is they have a high failure rate.
I have one of these tucked away. I really treasure it - of course, it doesn't compare in sharpness to modern cameras, but it feels like shooting an old Olympus half frame - similar results. It's solid and feels good to use. Yes - battery life - oh dear! I just think of it like film though - Like a half frame, you only get about 70 shots. So, be economical - take only what is necessary, and you'll love it.
The EX2F was the premium compact I chased for quite a while, along with the MX-1 and the XZ-2. I could never decide which one to get, but I kept losing out on auction bids anyway. I think the EX2F has a deeper grip and it was a clear winner in terms of features. Samsung made great cameras while they were still in the business. Shame they exited.
It is a pity, and makes their cameras all the more interesting today. I have also had EX2F alerts for a while but haven't ever found something I wanted to bite on. Does seem cool though.
Hi Andrew.. I have a TL500/EX1 in very good condition which I would like to sell. I would be glad to send you pictures and discuss a price. Thanks.
@@marczekowski753 thanks, but it was the EX2F I wanted. It was the successor to the EX1.
I still keep my ex2 even I have sony a7. Ex2 produces the best skin tone not many cameras can match.
@@marczekowski753 Hey Mark, can you send me the pictures? I am interested in.
I always wish Samsung would have stayed in the camera market. They were WAY ahead of their time.
Yeah they did some super cool stuff, in their DSLRs and mirrorless
Since some weeks I posess the EX1. The EX2F is on the way. Which I should keep? Suggestions are welcome 👻👍🏻.
Hmm, well I have never tried the EX2F. You'll have to let me know how they compare for you.
I have literally just bought one that was on ebay for less than £100 (UK) and I am very pleased with it.
Great find!
Invest in waist bag. Keys and phones are for pockets. Then get a Nikon V2 with built in flash and kit lens. (Same era) The sensor tech was purchased by Sony. Shoot RAW. Add a retro photo pack to your photo editor. 😁
3:00... yes, it is marketing. Many "point and shoots" had mostly lenses produced by for example Canon, but branded with everything, from Leica to Zeiss etc.
I cant care less what brand is printed or engraved into a lens or camera. The build and image quality is what im looking for, no matter if its a russian, european, japenese or american lens.
I'm working on A bulk buy but the dude slacking. Btw it's Cruise-neck 😂
I still have mine (EX1 in Australia) It definitely was a great option back when I got it (2010) and just dug it out to give it another whirl. I do remember being able to get some decent IR images by just attaching a R72 filter to it, no conversion needed.
That is what I am experimenting with right now actually! Someone else hinted me about that and I bought a little filter adapter for a few bucks. Been really fun so far!
@@snappiness the auto white balance does a good job of correcting of your are shooting JPG. I'll have to give it another go to see what other filters do
Any camera sence 2012 for the most part is all most hobbiest need . My newest camera is my g9 even it's like 5 years old now my other are Nikon f5, d7100, Sony rx100 old g
I had it for several years before it gave up the ghost one day - camera decided to wake up during charging, lens locked up in extended position and that was it. RIP Samsung. The biggest problem for me were controls - I cannot count times I hit video record button by accident trying to get a good grip. Also rotating the tiny ring to change aperture in the manual mode is rather useless. No good for low light/high ISO due to ugly high noise. I do not miss it.
i picked one ex2f up for my gf. only paid 75€ on ebay. very happy with the result. ofc its not the same as my x100v but as a starter a great cam, especially while out partying… gives a unique look. thank you for. your inspiration.
One thing I've found about the TL500/EX1, theres no passthrough filter or IR filter on the sensor, this means that theres no conversion needed to use this as an infrared camera, so you can slap a filter on it and boom IR camera.
im getting one right now. In korea, Local used market (online app) this appeared as ex1. As soon as I saw it I jumped out of my bed and booked it!! almost same amount you paid for!! im so excited!!
Hi. i dont know about other peoples experiences... but i tend to not buy cameras with telescopic lenses because i noticed the repairmen dislike working on them (too much to break down?) also telescopic lenses tend to suck in dust maybe. can anyone share their thoughts on this?
7:15 mine drains the battery when turned off for a few hours, that might explain the average CIPA rating but overall short battery life
Excellent build quality and materials, great to hold for such a small camera, decent photos but terrible video(who cares anyway) and not so good in low light.
Well you got the Schneider part right in the pronunciation, so better than you thought 😂 Also, isnt this camera capable of shooting infrared too? I read that in some descriptions on ebay
I haven't heard about that - there is an IR sensor in the front for a remote. I did google it just now and saw the EX2F had someone claiming it had a weak IR cut filter. I don't have the filter adapter, but might be worth trying to 3d print one for testing...
Samsung definitely made many competitive cameras, just shadowed by the Japanese giants! Thank you for reviewing this awesome little camera, love your videos!
The EX range are fantastic little cameras. I've never owned either but I have borrowed the EX2 and I was pleasantly surprised by it They've been on my eBay wish list for some time now but the cost is too high for what it is, generally speaking, you'll be between £110 and £150 here in the UK and there's never many available. I'm curious, did you feel the standard JPEG had a warm tone to it? I have an Samsung NX200 and I've always loved the standard JPEG as it provides a slightly warm, orangish tinge to its image's, it's great for Autumn shots. You should look into the Samsung range of cameras, they were way ahead of there time, especially the NX1, it was and still is a beast of a camera!
Yeah I have looked into other Samsung cameras, we'll see if I ever pick one up. The NX200 looks nice. I don't really like the standard JPEG profile on this one - it seems too brown? But maybe I just didn't give it a fair enough chance before moving onto other profiles. Now those other profiles and RAW is all I use :D
Hi Paul. I have a TL500/EX in very good condition which I want to sell. I could send you pictures, and we can discuss a price. Thanks.
I have the EX2F and love it. Made a video about it a few years ago called "The Greatest Camera You Never Knew About" (or something like that). I never tried the EX1, but I imagine it must be good.
I'll check it out! That's another camera I've been interested in.
I bought the sony qx 10 lens style camera in 2023, 10 years after release
Ooo, that's a quirky camera. How do you like it?
that samsung ex1 in europe )
Welp, there go the low used prices! Lol. Just kidding. Thanks for introducing this little guy to me.
Wow I came here for the camera review istead I got really impressed and inspired by your street photography 🎉
Regards from Sweden
The pictures look good and very sharp but the only gripe I have is the lack of a lense cover ??!!!
Samsung had the capital and technology to be a good competitor to Sony. Sadly they gave up to early.
Cover Fujifilm x30
This is like the third video I've seen talking about this camera.
It's a sign :O
Nice look at this no longer forgotten camera.
Imho of these oldie premium compacts I think the Olympus XZ-1 is probably the best of them all, it's basically the same camera as the MX-1 but is much faster to operate, less heavy and less expensive
After watching this video last year, I went in search of one but found the ex2f instead. I love it! thank you
We want to see that 640 video 😁 just curious
V good video, plz advice me any best used camera for video. Plz reply.
The flash performance looks amazing! And the RAW shots look super workable and detail-rich. Thank you for making these videos about legacy gear! I know it's an old joke to say "Oh since video X showed camera Y, prices on eBay have shot up 😢", but we genuinely need all the encouragement we can get to reduce e-waste and slow down the destruction of our planet 😅❤
The Oly XZ-1 also has a F/1.8 lens with 10mp ......................................it's also a sleeper.
what to do to the rubbery holder? mine is like soft mushy texture now