I'm not convinced that a point-and-shoot camera can be considered "pro". Thumbs-up for manual exposure settings and the inclusion of Android, but a single f/2.8-5.9 lens is not going to be suitable in a lot of situations. I also don't see a flash (or flash mount) anywhere, which would make it annoying to take photos in a dark bar or restaurant.
Alternatively, I think it would be neat to apply some of these features to Nikon/Canon's existing DSLR lineups, eg. having wifi/4G connectivity on a DSLR that didn't require an $800 attachment.
Completely Agreed - add to that an external mic, switchable lenses, high ISO (DSLRs can go as high as 8x higher) - some of the other things a "Pro" might want of the camera.
Though this product looks nice - what's the point? - that you can play Angry Birds on your P&S camera? Keep in mind P&S cameras are a shrinking market being cannibalized by smartphones and DSLRs.
I'd like to see this tech on Samsung's NX mirrorless line. If Samsung wants to compete with the big boys, they'll need to differentiate, and Android's one way to do it.
exactly. "Samsung Galaxy Camera is a pro camera" I practically stopped reading there. This is not even remotely close to what in camera land is considered pro.
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I'm not convinced that a point-and-shoot camera can be considered "pro". Thumbs-up for manual exposure settings and the inclusion of Android, but a single f/2.8-5.9 lens is not going to be suitable in a lot of situations. I also don't see a flash (or flash mount) anywhere, which would make it annoying to take photos in a dark bar or restaurant.
Alternatively, I think it would be neat to apply some of these features to Nikon/Canon's existing DSLR lineups, eg. having wifi/4G connectivity on a DSLR that didn't require an $800 attachment.
Completely Agreed - add to that an external mic, switchable lenses, high ISO (DSLRs can go as high as 8x higher) - some of the other things a "Pro" might want of the camera.
Though this product looks nice - what's the point? - that you can play Angry Birds on your P&S camera? Keep in mind P&S cameras are a shrinking market being cannibalized by smartphones and DSLRs.
>> what's the point? - that you can play Angry Birds on your P&S camera?
Instagram? Snapseed? Hipstamatic? Direct upload to Facebook? Untethered transfer of images to your other devices?
I'd like to see this tech on Samsung's NX mirrorless line. If Samsung wants to compete with the big boys, they'll need to differentiate, and Android's one way to do it.
There's a small pop-up style flash, but you are right, no mounting for an external flash.
exactly. "Samsung Galaxy Camera is a pro camera" I practically stopped reading there. This is not even remotely close to what in camera land is considered pro.