Samsung NX1 a tough mirrorless camera with 4K video

Samsung is ready to compte in High-End DSLR market with the NX1 SMART Camera.

 

Samsung NX1. Image: cheesycam.com

Do you want to have a a tough camera with high sensor? Now is the time you see the Samsung Nx1 capabilities. This camera has a 28 megapixel APS-C BSI (Backside Illuminated) CMOS sensor, 15fps continuous shooting, phase-detection focus, 4K video recording, as well as a high resolution electronic viewfinder, and a tilting 3inch AMOLED touch-screen. The NX1 is the World's first BSI APS-C CMOS sensor.

Samsung NX1 is made of thixotropic magnesium alloy and weather-sealed, so you do not have to worry about when to bring the NX1 for holidays around the world in every season and in any weather. Furthermore, this camera has plenty of the controls and features pros expect, such as an LCD status display on the top panel, dual control dials for quick setting changes, and an optional battery grip, even comes with a built-in Wi-Fi, and it also has Bluetooth 3.0 communication for making connections quickly with nearby compatible devices, as well as Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. This smart camera also supported by the faster IEEE 802.11ac standard.

Samsung NX1 major features:

28.2 megapixel APS-C BSI-CMOS sensor

3" tilting Super AMOLED touchscreen display

2.36M dot OLED EVF with 5ms lag

LCD info display on top of camera

Hybrid AF system with 205 phase-detect points covering 90% of the frame

15 fps burst shooting with continuous autofocus

4K (DCI 4K & UHD) video recording using H.265 codec

Can output 4:2:0 8-bit 4K video over HDMI

Stripe pattern AF illuminator with 15m range

Weather-resistant magnesium alloy body

Context-sensitive adaptive noise reduction

Built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

USB 3.0 interface

Optional battery grip

In order to make your eyes comfortable, and ease of control on the camera's LCD screen, especially when you make the photos and videos easier, then the Samsung NX1 armed with a large XGA OLED viewfinder, and an articulating rear 3-inch AMOLED touchscreen that can angle 90 degrees up or 45 degrees down.

 

Samsung NX1, a weather-sealed camera. Image: chipchick.com

The Nx1 armed with a quad core processor, and can shoot at 15fps in both JPEG and RAW. When shooting RAW single shots, they are 14-bit images, and this is a 12-bit when shooting in continuous mode. With a quad processor, you'll enjoy the new speed on this mirrorless camera. 

The NX1 has an ISO range like other professionals camera, from ISO100 to ISO25600, and this expands to ISO51200. This tough camera is also equipped with 205 phase detection points, supports 4K video recording and shots at up to 15fps at full resolution.

If you are serious about learning how to make films, you will be greatly helped by the NX1 reliability, even this camera is the closest competitor of the Panasonic Lumix GH4. Just like the competitors, then the Samsung NX1, also supports 4K Cinema and Ultra HD resolutions with 8-bit color, Which you can output directly to a 4K TV video the on-board HDMI output. There's an external mic input, too, and the NX1 records to the h.265 video codec HEVC.

 

New Samsung NX1 for videographer. Image: letsgodigital.com

Beginning with a simple scenario, you will be able to start as a newbie cinematographer, even you are likely to be as a great videographer in the future. Looks like some big studios are waiting for your portfolio, such as major studios in Hollywood or Bollywood. 

If you want to get serious in the fields of film, then by all the features on the Samsung NX1, perhaps soon you will get an order of a local singer to make a video clip for promotion on YouTube.

According to the cameras.reviewed.com site, with the launch of the Samsung NX1, Samsung Clearly has the vision and ambition to produce a high-end camera lineup, and with the addition of the NX1, it's beginning to take shape. Meanwhile, the imaging-resource.com also gives important information to the photography enthusiast, the Samsung NX1 is available in mid-October 2014. The NX1 will ship in two configurations for the US market initially: body-only for about US $ 1.500 or bundled with the Samsung 16-50mm f / 2-2.8 "S" OIS lens, a battery grip, a second battery and a dedicated battery charger, all for about US $ 2.800. Are you ready with your budget?