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Samsung provide a Raw converter in its software suite - our sample was Windows only.
Buffer/write speed
Using a Lexar 133x SD card, shooting in normal JPEG quality mode, I got 50 shots at 3fps and there was no sign that the camera was about to run out of steam. Increasing image quality to Super Fine JPEG, I got 25 frames before the camera slowed up and but even then I carried on shooting albeit at a slower rate.
Factor in Raw, of course, and shooting speed slows down significantly. In Raw only, you get three consecutive shots, then there is a delay of a few seconds as an image is written to card and the buffer clears ready for the next one. With Raw and Super Fine JPEG the shooting speed is marginally slower.
Bearing in mind that the NX10 is not a pro spec camera, shooting speed performance and the buffer size are okay. After all, this is not a camera designed for action shooting.
Battery
From one full charge I managed 600 shots, a handful of short movies and plenty of image reviewing. That is good capacity, so one charge is easily enough a week of photography for many users.
Lens performance
The NX lens system comprises three optics at the moment, but that covers a focal length range from 18mm to 200mm. In 35mm full-frame format, that is a range from 27mm to 300mm, which is enough for most prospective NX10 users. Those photographers wanting the NX10 as a second camera might demand more, but it is a good start.
The NX10 along with its three lenses: (left to right) the 18-55mm OIS, 30mm pancake and 55-200mm OIS.
A full testbench review of the three optics will appear here in due course. Meanwhile, here are our thoughts based on the pictures we took.
My personal favourite is the 30mm pancake lens. Its fast f/2 aperture aside, the 30mm's other practical benefit is its size and it combines with the NX10 to form a lovely, pocketable combination - this assumes a jacket pocket as opposed to a trouser pocket. Images taken on this lens were really sharp almost regardless of aperture choice. Colours were crisp andimages seemed to leap off the screen. Viewed at 100% on screen or on A3-size prints, fine detail was beautifully resolved. While this may be a fixed focal length lens, it offers great value for money and a splendid performance.
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