I recently purchased a samsung nx1 and the 1650mm f22. Its our editors choice for highend mirrorless cameras. The samsung nx1 is a very exciting camera looking at the numbers, starting with the 28mp sensor with 6. Samsung nx1 impressions and thoughts from a sony a7 user. In this post, we will present a workaround to make samsung nx1 h. Samsung has released another firmware update for the nx1 mirrorless camera, taking the model from firmware version 1. I believe the nx1 is a better camera than anything available from canon. Battery life battery life is rated at 500 shots according to samsung cipa test results, which is. In addition to fixing unspecified minor bugs, the newest software both improves existing features, such as the audio quality from external microphones, and adds new features, including video digital image stabilization. Samsung camera manager is compatible with the samsung nx1 camera and is supported by android os 4. Neither panasonic nor sony have especially good out of camera jpegs. Samsung camera nx1 firmware update samsung global newsroom.
Samsung has affordable nx lenses, but as with all great ilcs, you need to spend more for good glass to achieve optimum results. I wish i had an atomos shogun to test and see if the compression artifacts will go away. In late summer of 2014, samsung announced their new flagship nxseries camera, the nx1 smart camera. The good the samsung nx1 is fast, welldesigned, weather resistant and featurepacked, and it produces great photos and videos the bad theres no charger included, and usb charging takes longer. The nx1 stands out from the crowd, even if its ahead of its time. The nx1 is the new professional model in samsungs compact system camera range. If youve got a full sd card worth of 4k video, you can expect to spend several hours transcoding, even on a very fast computer. Samsung nx1 har specifikationer som far manga tekniknordar att dregla. This firmware hack for the nx1 has been known to have significant. The continuous shooting test compares the number of images taken in 30 seconds with three different image modes. The firmware update issued by samsung will fix bluetooth problem with the android marshmallow version 6. Up next 5 problems downsides of the 4k nx1 samsung duration. Nov 25, 2014 autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next.
It was the first to offer an really extensive wifi system which continues to this day, androidbased cameras though nikon launched a model at about the same time, and arguably the first dedicated selfie cams with its dualview models. Shot side by side to get the same approximate pov, both lens set so the iso was the same and at the same fmaximum fstop. I used the samsung software for conversion then dropped them in fcpx. Samsung nx1 and nx500 getting firmware updates new. On most fronts, the samsung nx1 is a tremendous camera, with excellent dslrlike ergonomics and controls, impressive photo.
The firmware update will be available in middle of january through. Samsungs nx1 was the first in the apsc camera business to debut dci 4k video recording alongside 205 onchip autofocus with 15 frames per second burst. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Supports tizen os tv connection one touch connection launched 2015 samsung tv models operated by tizen are compatible with nx1 19. The nx1 is a better high iso camera in raw than the xt1.
The weatherproof samsung nx1 features a dslrlike design, 3inch tilting amoled screen, electronic viewfinder, 4k video recording, builtin wifi, bluetooth and nfc connectivity, 15fps burst shooting, and an apsc cmos sensor with 28. Dec 22, 2016 i like and use all of the above mentioned luts with the nx1 and nx500 and would heartily recommend them as well. Recently we gave the samsung nx1 to jordan stead, staff photographer at. It has a weatherresistant magnesium alloy body, 3 tilting super amoled touchscreen display, 2. The newest software improves existing features such as the audio quality from external microphones, and adds new features including video digital image stabilization. Samsung up the stakes in the hybrid apsc game the samsung nx1 hybrid camera offers a 28. But right, for a stills camera the fuji xt1 is an excellent choice particularly if you only ever shoot jpegs. Samsung nx1 sample images 2 verdict we shoot a specially designed chart in carefully controlled conditions and the resulting images are analysed using dxo analyzer software to generate the data to. Mar 19, 2015 the image quality of the samsung nx1 video is highly valued, but in comparison with the panasonic gh4, experienced videographers were missing various features, that with firmware 1. Samsung lenses are often just as optically good and sometimes better. If youre into the mirrorless camera like a dslr thing, then the samsung nx1 has to go on your list to test drive. Ok, so lets get to talking about what made this camera interesting in the first place. Samsungs new top of the range samsung nx1, features a 28. In the south beach scenes at the end, you will see that the camera had a hard time.
The first thing that i wanted to test on the nx1 was the overall image quality. Sep 15, 2014 samsung nx1 might be the best mirrorless yet. The nx1 is the best camera samsung has ever made, but where does it stand among the best mirrorless cameras around. The nx1 is capable of producing true 4k 4096 x 2160 at 24 fps, broadcast 4k 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps, and full hd 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps, 50 fps, 25 fps. Samsung sells a crapload of cameras all around the world. A how to guide to convert the h265 video files from the samsung nx500 and nx1 to h264 videos.
On most fronts, the samsung nx1 is a tremendous camera, with excellent dslrlike ergonomics and controls, impressive photo and video quality and great performance. The samsung nx1 has come out of the blue with an impressive spec sheet. The flagship shooter from samsung can fire off shots at 15fps while tracking a moving target, and it records video in 4k. The nx1, samsungs first camera aimed at professionals, brings new sensor technology and a brand new video codec to the market for the first time. I used imatest to check and see just how well the lens performed when paired. Samsung seems to have done a pretty good job at producing good sharp 4k images, anyone try their nx500 the baby bro to the nx1. Samsung nx1 sd card comparison fastest write speed tests.
Thanks to a recent firmware update, its possible to change all. Samsung nx1 camera user manual, instruction manual, user. The nx1 was closer in to mimic the crop factor of the nx500. We tested the samsung nx1 video mode in our cinema5d test lab. Although it does sport a dslrlike body, it isnt big or. Dec 29, 2014 the nx1 body is a relative bargain, considering what it can do. Aug 11, 2015 the samsung nx1 is a very exciting camera looking at the numbers, starting with the 28mp sensor with 6. For a very affordable price, the nx1 offers a complete package of commendable image quality, a complete featureset, 120 fps at 1080, and best of all, internal 4k. Convert to h264 so you can edit the videos with your editing software of choice. Shot side by side to get the same approximate pov, both lens set so the iso was the.
Been contemplating that one as a pocket camera, seeing as samsung seems to be at least as much on top of 4k, if not more than the big boys. Get access to helpful solutions, howto guides, owners manuals, and product specifications for your galaxy nx1 camera nx1 series from samsung us support. Samsung has been in the camera game for some time now, but they never managed to make a breakthrough camera that would end up on the top of the market and become a bestseller. Introducing new samsung remote studio software and sdk download via ilauncher full control of nx1 through usb srs and sdk will be available to download on 1st week of june 2015 18.
It is the camera in video terms that 7d users were dreaming of and didnt get. Samsung has been pretty inventive in the digital camera world. Although a relatively new player to the world of interchangeable lens cameras, samsung has made waves in the professional photography world, especially with their nx1 a powerhouse mirrorless camera that contains a super 35mm sized, 28megapixel cmos sensor, a highspeed drime v image processor, and records 4k and uhd video in camera. The body itself is made out of magnesium alloy and is also weather sealed that makes it different from samsung nx3000 which is made entirely in plastic wrapped faux leather. Mar 27, 2015 the good the samsung nx1 is fast, welldesigned, weather resistant and featurepacked, and it produces great photos and videos the bad theres no charger included, and usb charging takes longer. Aug 24, 2015 samsung has released another firmware update for the nx1 mirrorless camera, taking the model from firmware version 1. The nx1 marks samsungs entry into the professionallevel video, and its not just a token entry. To help with this, samsung includes movie converter software to transcode the nx500s h. I like and use all of the above mentioned luts with the nx1 and nx500 and would heartily recommend them as well. Dec 11, 2014 the nx1 is the new professional model in samsung s compact system camera range. Samsung nx1 might be the best mirrorless yet pcmag. Superfast shooter the nx1 is a groundbreaking device with great features, including rapid shooting and gorgeous 4k. The samsung nx1 is samsungs first photo camera to with video shooting functionality.
The nx1 is the best camera samsung has ever made, but where does it stand among the. Ae lock, dynamic range expansion, intelligent scene selector, rgb primary color filter, audio recording, backlight compensation, digital image rotation. Samsungs nx1 seeks be a worthy, albeit unique addition to the industrys current offerings. Ill throw a few more in the ring that i enjoy also. To get some serious handson time with the new nx500, samsung invited a group of press out for a once in a lifetime shooting event on the big island of hawaii. Both samsung nx1 and nx500 camera was officially discontinued by samsung a while ago however despite of being discontinued both of these products has received latest firmware updates.
Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. It was announced in september and brings interesting video features like a 4k mode and is also the first camera to feature new h. Top 5 best features of the samsung nx1 camera duration. In this video, i finally take my samsung nx1, and apply the firmware hack thats been on the internet for a couple of years now. Samsung includes software to transcode the footage with the camera just. Samsung nx1 sd card comparison fastest write speed tests for. One of the key features is its 4k video recording capability.
From the very first look you take at the nx1, you will realize that samsung mean serious business with this camera. The nx1 records video in true 4k, giving you 4 times the resolution of full hd. Superfast shooter the nx1 is a groundbreaking device with great features, including rapid shooting and gorgeous 4k video, but it has some rough edges as well. The image quality of the samsung nx1 video is highly valued, but in comparison with the panasonic gh4, experienced videographers were missing various features, that with firmware 1. For about a year now, video shooters have been debating about the two big.
Pc tethering via usb is now a reality for those using samsung remote studio software and developers can take advantage of samsungs software development kit for windows pc, meaning they have remote access and control software for the samsung nx1. Although my intent was not to test it at an event like this, but rather capture some interesting footage, it nonetheless does show how well samsung improved the af. Video section updated with improved 4k sample movie and additional notes on video shooting. Certainly the best camera samsung has produced to date, and theyve produced some very good ones. The nx1 body is a relative bargain, considering what it can do.
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