Samsung NX 500

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With CP+ coming up, Samsung is releasing a new hybrid (photo-video) camera in the $800-$1,000 range (i.e., a step below NX-1), including a kit lens. A Dutch site posted the ad for it.

It looks to have the same 28 MPX BSI sensor but, instead of 4K, it has "only" QHD (2560x1440) video mode.

http://photorumors.com/2015/01/15/a...rrorless-camera-specifications-leaked-online/

IMO, it's a slightly crippled camera (has a different processor than NX1) but QHD for ~ $800 is another major step up on the value chart.
 
B&H removed the specs (or maybe I am clicking on a wrong page). Most sites are reporting this as a 2.5K camera.
 
When BMD Cinema Camera was announced in the fall of 2012, it was hailed as a major breakthrough on the price/value chart for $3,000. Of course, it had Raw, ProRes and DNxHD too. (on the other hand, it needed a lot of rigging) This is an $800 camera. Big step here, if Samsung follows up with its lens promises.

BTW, BMDCC is still selling for $2,000.
 
They're also releasing NX330 simultaneously. I wonder if that's where the spec confusion reigns.
 
If it's as sharp as the NX1, it's going to be a favorite for the Panasonic crowd. Still worried about DR, though.
 
So now 4K capture is truly affordable for the masses but is it practical to handle in post on a budget as well? The H.265 codec on this camera does need transcoding to ProRes LT to be immediately editable and Samsung’s bundled software is extremely poor. However with a bit of research and a ‘NX1′ search on EOSHD you will find apps like iFFMPEG which do the job much better. The good thing is, this is a cheap 4K camera that does NOT need a bit expensive hard drive purchasing spree, because the original capture file sizes are closer to 1080p than 4K.

Of course since the 28MP sensor has a full pixel readout with no crop, rolling shutter is a little more severe than on most 1080p cameras – but the 4K output makes for MUCH cleaner looking 1080p when scaled in post by 50%, with no visible real-world moire or aliasing problems. While moire cannot be fixed in post, rolling shutter can (usually).
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http://www.eoshd.com/2015/02/samsung-nx500-worlds-first-super-35mm-4k-camera-800/

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...00zbmius_nx500_mirrorless_digital_camera.html

Biggest con is no EVF like the NX1 but for $799 with 16-50mm power zoom lens there is no competition in that price range.
 
Too bad Canon can't be 10% this progressive anymore. I've been planning to dump all my canon gear and get a GH4, but this looks like a better option. I would have to get m34 lenses and Metabones adapters which adds up, and I've never really warmed up the the small sensor. I'm not worried about DR from what I've seen and the way Samsung is moving forward to win consumers they will probably upgrade firmware as quickly as they are releasing 4k cameras. What I need these cameras for is mostly industrial and corporate projects. I'm not planning to shoot an indi feature so to be able to offer my clients 4k and ultra HD means a lot more than DR numbers.
 
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Also Samsung is obviously working on their lens lineup as well.

BTW, NX 3300 is also out but I couldn't find any specs thus far.
 
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Geez, I was still considering whether or not to get the NX1, then Samsung is like...Oh...by the way...
If the video produced by the NX500 is close enough to it's big bro, then this could be the move.
 
jowei said:
Looks like a consumer model.

http://photorumors.com/2015/02/05/this-is-the-new-samsung-nx3300-mirrorless-camera/
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Yes but where are the specs? Samsung is really making folks wait until the CP+ opens.

On the same note, the black body NX300 (NX330 predecessor) is being discounted to $457.50, including the kit lens.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...00zbstus_nx300_mirrorless_digital_camera.html


I figure the NX330 will be at that price but without the lens and $600 with it.
 
All I can say is waw, check out the low light test on this sensor below, 1080p is good up to ISO 3200 and 4k up to ISO 6400. For $800 with a 16-55mm weighing just under 1lb. (would make a great camera for stabilizers and aerial video at 16mm) with this price range this camera is definitely on my list. I do wish Samsung would add the focus peaking featured in the NX1 to this camera. If Samsung keeps coming strong with features and image quality for video they can do a huge dent to this segment of the market. I have been shooting Nikon/Canon and looking for alternatives. By the way did Nikon fix the aperture problem in the D7200 :)


First Video shows Low light Test on the NX1 which has the same sensor.



Second video goes through the menu and shows most of the features, looks like a very strong auto focus system and great touch screen control allows rack focusing at different speeds. Includes an app for remote control, and let's not forget it records in H.265, comes with a video converter from H.265 to H.264, and lightroom 5 (BNH site)


 
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