Thanks very much for the video Tony. I just bought the NX1 and this tutorial was a great intro into the camera. Saved me hours of trial and error discovery.
so much detail and great tips here! I just bought one of these cameras (second hand) and it's great.. even after 4 years it's still got some great features! thanks so much for this!
Hi Tony, Excellent tutorial! I'm loving the NX1 and Samsung has been very active in firmware updates, now at 1.40 They seem to be committed to this camera. Thanks for your contributions to the knowledge base. Great presentation! Very helpful! I'm buying your book too.
The sunhood in your video was the Panasonic one. I didn't see one for the NX1 online, so the Panasonic one is okay to use? (Thank you for all your work.)
I don't have the camera but still watch video through to the end - good to see another serious mirrorless on the market and look forward to the full review. Great work!
Nice tutorial! I would only add a couple things as suggestions. I would change the ISO from 1 steps to 1/3 steps. for video shooting, you can see your exact framing prior to recording by using the video STBY feature, or you can change your stills aspect to 16 x 9.
Great video! I'm falling in love with this camera, but want to know why Samsung killed it. Do you see any danger in buying the camera now? Thank you in advance.
I just bought one, can't wait for it to arrive, I already have the Galaxy NX, which is awesome, this is gonna be great too, I know - 2 camera video set up will rock!!
Great tutorial but for the variable speed of auto focus what is your recommandation and can you explain why? I think you are the best for photography and I will buy for sure your book. Raymond Poulet. Montreal .Canada
Hi Tony! I don't want to sound silly... but there will be a tutorial about the Samsung NX500? I see that a lot of people (like me) are buying this camera to learn the basics of photography. Thank you in advance! =]
Hi Tony, Thanks for this tutorial. I have a question though. IM very new to photography and currently use a compact Sony NEX 5N and want to upgrade. Would this Samsung NX1 be an ideal camera or can you recommend a less expensive make/model? I know some of Samsung's in the past were Pentax models with a different badge, which was often a little cheaper on the high-street. Can you make a recommendation for a novice wanting to own there first full frame DSLR but still get fantastic results.
Why is there no 1080p clean out, WTF, is there a way to get around this, if I connect the camera to a 1080p recorder will it just record down sampled while in 4k clean out mode?
Hey Tony, I'm a beginning photographer and I have a question that may seem silly. Why would you need a better lens if you could create 1) Background blur in Photoshop 2) Correct distortion in Lightroom/Photoshop 3) Increase sharpness in Lightroom/Photoshop etc. Essentially, can't you do everything a lens does in Photoshop or Lightroom?
kallurimeister1 Blurring in post never looks quite right, and it takes much longer. Distortion isn't a big deal, though. Sharpness never adds more detail.
I'm a fellow "newb", but sharpening in post can also exaggerate noise present in the photo, and a large aperture also enables you to use a lower ISO when you do not need a large depth of field; it also lets more light into the viewfinder.
Hi Tony Northrup , are you planning to do the NX500 review? Would love to see your thoughts on the camera, since it seems like a strong contender for the a6000.
I just recently bought the NX500 (upgraded from a NX100) so this video should still be somewhat applicable since the NX500 is the NX1's little brother, especially since the NX500 just got a firmware update that addresses some of it's shortcomings.
On my Samsung NX500 I set the auto iso not to go above 800 for night, and 200 for day time shots, with 400 at either sunrise, or sunset. Anything over 1600 causes too much grain when zooming in for small detail correction in Element 14, and Corel Paint Shop 7.
Hello Tony. Excellent review - for free. Do you have any learning course about filming with dslr like NX1?. Which matte box and follow focus for the nx1. Thanks
Hi Tony, I just bought the NX1. I'm finding it hard to find any type of on camera control accessories to do portraits in a studio setting. Samsung has a cable release, but not any type of external flash units to control studio lighting from the camera. I love the camera, but I'm getting a little concerned on the limitations that I'm up against. Thanks for any info on this.
Thanks, great tutorial. I'm planning to buy it soon. A couple of questions: What problems do you anticipate using these two pieces, together, on the NX1? www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1073546-REG/slr_magic_slra_50_anamorphoto_50_1_33x_lens_adapter.html www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1047003-REG/rokinon_cv12m_nx_12mm_t_2_2_cine_lens.html Or the Rokinon cine lens 35mm instead of the 12mm? Thanks.
Found one used. Been charging through the wire . green light now but not starting up. Think the motherboard is done had other samsung camera where the USB don't seem charge
Hey Tony, great vid! With the interval timer, is there a way to turn the LCD screen off while it shoots an timelapse? In shooting long timelapses, the LCD screen drains the battery. Would be great if there was a way to turn it off. Thanks for your response!
+Aaron Yang In the real world, with more shooting, I decided that it doesn't perform nearly as well as the Canon 7D Mark II for sports (sdp.io/7d2). The NX-1 does awesome for a mirrorless camera, and it's better than the 7D2 in some ways, but for real-world sports, I still prefer the 7D2.
Thank you for making a conclusion. I've watched your other video saying that 5D3 is better in AF compared to 7D2. I guess I'll consider getting one of these two.
I don't think it is necessary. Samsung to most photographers is just an afterthought. When I go to the camera rental stores, 7D2 and 5D3 were never available, but NX1 has always been there. I've rent it so many times that I feel it is time for me to make decision on which sport camera to buy. But for 99% of the masses, NX1 was never ever considered an option.
+Aaron Yang I own the NX1 I love it. It out performs anything in its class! The problem is that Samsung is not a big name in the market right now like Canon and Nikon.That is why if you go to a rental store you will see it there.
I still own this camera in 2024 and it’s fantastic. I love the high-quality photos that I get out of it and I have multiple Samsung cameras that work very well but I use the Samsung NX1 as my main photography camera. I absolutely love this camera. I still think it’s worth getting. Longer you wait the harder is to find. Found mine for sale on a very good deal, considering what the camera is capable of how much stuff with it from the seller. They gave me four lenses and two UV filters and a camera for $800 and was that a good deal. That was more stuff than advertised on his eBay advert for the camera. It’s the best deal I’ve seen this camera ever. I saw that and I just could not let it go so I had to buy the camera and everything that came with and I’m happy that I did. I’ve had the camera for four years now and it’s one of the best cameras I’ve ever used probably the best cam that I’ve ever used, although if you wanted to get a canon 90D I would say that’s the only camera on the market that competes with the Samsung and you the camera that Tony is showing here is 2014 and Canon didn’t make their camera until 2019 which meant for all those years in between Samsung had the best APSC on the market even though they weren’t technically selling the camera it was still the best one available until 2019 but I do one day plan on getting the Canon 90D one day.
Tony & Chelsea Northrup Thank you, Didn't want to jump to the 7dm2 (for age), was leaning towards the 80d. I do mainly concerts, band shots and portraits and now getting more into video. Maybe I'll find a good deal on it on Amazon for the nx1. I would still love to try it out. (I'm not sure if it's just cause of the 28mp)
Larry Watts There is virtually none in 4k, in 1080p there are some. Also the earlier firmware had issues with macro blocking in video and banding, however its less noticeable now that Samsung turned up the bitrate for video again in 1.31
so this why the camera on the phone is ahead of its time. My S7 was doing 60FPS before iPhone did it to their phone now the S20 and S21 records in 8K HDR iPhone 12 is only 4K
I hope Samsung listens to their NX1 users and add log profile to the camera its much needed, GH4 is getting it and Sony is pumping out beastly cameras with sLOG2 and 3.
Tony Northrup I know the Gamma DR, I use it all the time but its not optimal true LOG profile its just a curve adjustment basically like on the GH4 with the Cine D
the first time i used the nx1 was to record my brother playing a classical guitar recital can you believe it no matter where you put the gain it was on auto giving it the sound of the amps looking for sound in between each pluck of the string could not believe that such a error could be made samsung have at last given me the best gift a film maker can have manual sound with no gain hiss if you ever record drums or any hard sharp sounds the recording will hump you might not know whats wrong there is no hiss it just sounds strange the Greatest asset to my filming was the attenuating button on my canon film camera filming drum n bass hardcore one fraction of overload spoils the whole video also making rave films for the last 30 yrs a slow shutter speed was the only way to give the effect of having a couple of ees would you believe i filmed the PRODIGY 25 yrs ago canon exhi 1 footage perfect most important sound perfect now i can film like it with nx1 garry
Pentax is only an old camera company in Japan, after losing in competition with Sony / Canon / Nikon / Panasonic / Kodak, sold to Samsung, but no What is the accumulation and strength of digital technology, right, this Ke Where is it? How did it go bankrupt? Samsung's product names are imitating companies such as SONY and Apple, such as the model/phone S1-S8-XS of the TV. This NX1 is Sony's micro-SLR code, and its shape is almost the same as that of the Panasonic GH series, but Samsung does not produce CCD. /CMOS CNC machine tools and machine tools for the production of CNC machine tools and their material processing technology and machine tools, this is a complete industry, from lens to CCD / CMOS / - image processor - smart lithium-ion battery - professional software - Professional RGB display, etc.
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Wow! I just bought this camera. What a valuable gift of information! Thanks to you and Chelsea for all your hard work..
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Thanks very much for the video Tony. I just bought the NX1 and this tutorial was a great intro into the camera. Saved me hours of trial and error discovery.
so much detail and great tips here! I just bought one of these cameras (second hand) and it's great.. even after 4 years it's still got some great features! thanks so much for this!
Hi Tony,
Excellent tutorial!
I'm loving the NX1 and Samsung has been very active in firmware updates, now at 1.40
They seem to be committed to this camera.
Thanks for your contributions to the knowledge base.
Great presentation!
Very helpful! I'm buying your book too.
Awesome!!! A tutorial, the next best thing to a review! Can't wait for the review.
The sunhood in your video was the Panasonic one. I didn't see one for the NX1 online, so the Panasonic one is okay to use? (Thank you for all your work.)
I don't have the camera but still watch video through to the end - good to see another serious mirrorless on the market and look forward to the full review. Great work!
Best Samsung NX1 tutorial ever!
Nice tutorial! I would only add a couple things as suggestions. I would change the ISO from 1 steps to 1/3 steps. for video shooting, you can see your exact framing prior to recording by using the video STBY feature, or you can change your stills aspect to 16 x 9.
Steve M. Good suggestions!
Great video! I'm falling in love with this camera, but want to know why Samsung killed it. Do you see any danger in buying the camera now? Thank you in advance.
Hope not 'cause I just bought one...
I bought it too, July 2nd
Who knows if they will come back
Chapter 4... Chapter 4... Chapter 4.... damn that must be a awesome chapter! ;) Thanks for the video! Always a pleasure watching
I just bought one, can't wait for it to arrive, I already have the Galaxy NX, which is awesome, this is gonna be great too, I know - 2 camera video set up will rock!!
Thank you Tony. I bougth this caméra in fall 2017, and this is à fantastic tutorial.
Sorry for my french accents
Great tutorial but for the variable speed of auto focus what is your recommandation and can you explain why?
I think you are the best for photography and I will buy for sure your book.
Raymond Poulet.
Montreal .Canada
Hi Tony! I don't want to sound silly... but there will be a tutorial about the Samsung NX500? I see that a lot of people (like me) are buying this camera to learn the basics of photography. Thank you in advance! =]
Hi Tony, do you think this will be good for wedding photography And how will the picture quality compare to the 5D miii or the nikon d800?
Hi Tony, Thanks for the tutorial!! Can you recommend triggers-flash for the NX1?
Thanks
Hi Tony,
Thanks for this tutorial. I have a question though. IM very new to photography and currently use a compact Sony NEX 5N and want to upgrade. Would this Samsung NX1 be an ideal camera or can you recommend a less expensive make/model? I know some of Samsung's in the past were Pentax models with a different badge, which was often a little cheaper on the high-street. Can you make a recommendation for a novice wanting to own there first full frame DSLR but still get fantastic results.
Since this video was made 6 months ago - is this camera still no.1(dslr) in shooting videos?
Does anyone know how to disable the beep sound you hear when recording video?
Have u used this camera to film entire youtube episodes?
Is Samsung still manufacturing these?
Why is there no 1080p clean out, WTF, is there a way to get around this, if I connect the camera to a 1080p recorder will it just record down sampled while in 4k clean out mode?
Hey Tony, I'm a beginning photographer and I have a question that may seem silly. Why would you need a better lens if you could create 1) Background blur in Photoshop 2) Correct distortion in Lightroom/Photoshop 3) Increase sharpness in Lightroom/Photoshop etc. Essentially, can't you do everything a lens does in Photoshop or Lightroom?
kallurimeister1 Blurring in post never looks quite right, and it takes much longer. Distortion isn't a big deal, though. Sharpness never adds more detail.
I'm a fellow "newb", but sharpening in post can also exaggerate noise present in the photo, and a large aperture also enables you to use a lower ISO when you do not need a large depth of field; it also lets more light into the viewfinder.
For those who are curious the native ISO for the NX1 camera is ISO 200
15 FPS ,incredible,great post,thanks Tony
Tony, you said nothing about IBIS in video with third party lenses.
It is video recorded H265, then converted to proress 444. (You can't record RAW video on an NX1 correct?)
I recently had my Nex6 stolen and now are shopping for a new camera? Should I get NX1 which is big but I do like EVF or should I try NX500?
Phissith Ottha-Hekenon Just wanted to add....do you think $700 more justified NX1 versus NX500?
Hi Tony Northrup , are you planning to do the NX500 review? Would love to see your thoughts on the camera, since it seems like a strong contender for the a6000.
I just recently bought the NX500 (upgraded from a NX100) so this video should still be somewhat applicable since the NX500 is the NX1's little brother, especially since the NX500 just got a firmware update that addresses some of it's shortcomings.
Great info, I wonder would u consider reviewing the little brother, the NX500?
What kind of options does nx-1 for saving RAW files? Is there a option to save RAW files straight as dngs?
On my Samsung NX500 I set the auto iso not to go above 800 for night, and 200 for day time shots, with 400 at either sunrise, or sunset. Anything over 1600 causes too much grain when zooming in for small detail correction in Element 14, and Corel Paint Shop 7.
Hello Tony. Excellent review - for free. Do you have any learning course about filming with dslr like NX1?. Which matte box and follow focus for the nx1. Thanks
Hi Tony, I just bought the NX1. I'm finding it hard to find any type of on camera control accessories to do portraits in a studio setting. Samsung has a cable release, but not any type of external flash units to control studio lighting from the camera. I love the camera, but I'm getting a little concerned on the limitations that I'm up against. Thanks for any info on this.
Thanks, great tutorial. I'm planning to buy it soon.
A couple of questions:
What problems do you anticipate using these two pieces, together, on the NX1?
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1073546-REG/slr_magic_slra_50_anamorphoto_50_1_33x_lens_adapter.html
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1047003-REG/rokinon_cv12m_nx_12mm_t_2_2_cine_lens.html
Or the Rokinon cine lens 35mm instead of the 12mm?
Thanks.
Tony Nothrup you are the man!!
I got me a NX20. Even the manual is good, your tutorial should have come from Samsung. Thank you a lot.
Found one used. Been charging through the wire . green light now but not starting up. Think the motherboard is done had other samsung camera where the USB don't seem charge
Tony ! What happened to this marvelous camera? I STILL love it.
is separate review coming for the nx1 ?
Thanks for this Tony! Cant wait to get my NX1
Thanks for a very helpful video. May I say that your way of presenting reminds me a little bit of Carl Sagan sometimes?
in terms of IQ only, is it better than the A6300?
Do you know any known speed lights compatible with the NX1? I need help lol. A decent one
Hey Tony, great vid! With the interval timer, is there a way to turn the LCD screen off while it shoots an timelapse? In shooting long timelapses, the LCD screen drains the battery. Would be great if there was a way to turn it off. Thanks for your response!
+Jo Rich Not that I'm aware of! The Sony cameras do the same thing... maybe we'll see a firmware update.
It would be nice. Lets hope so.
How do you set auto timer to take a self portrait????
you selling that 50-150 s lens?
Can you plug this HDMI to a television while shooting photography in a studio?
+Jonathan Frias Yeah, that should work. Physically it can be hard to shoot with an HDMI cable coming out the side of the camera, however.
Thanks +Tony Northrup this video has been very helpful
I like to keep the beeping sound because i have bad vision which i don't trust with the focus.
How about the NX 500 - any review of it?
Hey Tony.
How about the NX500 ,any review about it?
I just got this camera and it does not have 3840x2160(30p) only (24p)... Do you know why ?
+JokkeBokke - mine has it. check that you have latest firmware?
Check to make sure you are in NTSC mode, not PAL
What happened to the full review of this?
Hey Tony, could you please recommend a good cheap tripod for videoography (eg. around $50)?
Thanks for responding :)
+Sir Maxwell I don't have a specific recommendation, but this might help you in understanding the criteria: ua-cam.com/video/QyfKVpgSw_s/v-deo.html
What kind of lens is that?
Is NX1 still your favorite sports camera up to this day? I am really looking into buying one to shoot sport, and I only need the 50-150 lens.
+Aaron Yang In the real world, with more shooting, I decided that it doesn't perform nearly as well as the Canon 7D Mark II for sports (sdp.io/7d2).
The NX-1 does awesome for a mirrorless camera, and it's better than the 7D2 in some ways, but for real-world sports, I still prefer the 7D2.
Thank you for making a conclusion. I've watched your other video saying that 5D3 is better in AF compared to 7D2. I guess I'll consider getting one of these two.
+Aaron Yang Yeah, I've been planning a follow-up review for the longest time...
I don't think it is necessary. Samsung to most photographers is just an afterthought. When I go to the camera rental stores, 7D2 and 5D3 were never available, but NX1 has always been there.
I've rent it so many times that I feel it is time for me to make decision on which sport camera to buy.
But for 99% of the masses, NX1 was never ever considered an option.
+Aaron Yang I own the NX1 I love it. It out performs anything in its class! The problem is that Samsung is not a big name in the market right now like Canon and Nikon.That is why if you go to a rental store you will see it there.
i have the same camera and ihave problem editing fotos and video waht program you use to edit ? im mac person
You can edit with Lightroom 5.7 or later (RAW Files are .SRW) and Lightroom 6, CC. Also you can edit in Affinity Photo on Mac.
Hello, also a tutorial for the Samsung nx500???
Its 2019..is this camera still worth getting?
I wouldn't think so, as Samsung left the camera market altogether.
I bout one it’s worth for me
I still own this camera in 2024 and it’s fantastic. I love the high-quality photos that I get out of it and I have multiple Samsung cameras that work very well but I use the Samsung NX1 as my main photography camera. I absolutely love this camera. I still think it’s worth getting. Longer you wait the harder is to find. Found mine for sale on a very good deal, considering what the camera is capable of how much stuff with it from the seller. They gave me four lenses and two UV filters and a camera for $800 and was that a good deal. That was more stuff than advertised on his eBay advert for the camera. It’s the best deal I’ve seen this camera ever. I saw that and I just could not let it go so I had to buy the camera and everything that came with and I’m happy that I did. I’ve had the camera for four years now and it’s one of the best cameras I’ve ever used probably the best cam that I’ve ever used, although if you wanted to get a canon 90D I would say that’s the only camera on the market that competes with the Samsung and you the camera that Tony is showing here is 2014 and Canon didn’t make their camera until 2019 which meant for all those years in between Samsung had the best APSC on the market even though they weren’t technically selling the camera it was still the best one available until 2019 but I do one day plan on getting the Canon 90D one day.
Maybe you can do a bit more in-depth next time, more like 24h long video?
Hello Sir,
Looks like Samsung new phone the galaxy S7 Edge its NFC is not compatible with the NX1.
it such a downside for me.
yes it is. I have both and they work flawless.
+omar landa you're right... I updated my NX1 frame and it now works flawless.
I love my NX1, unfortunately it's the Betamax of cameras as Samsung have discontinued it.... Anyway, this video is extremely helpful!!. Thanks ;-)
You should do a review on the Canon OES Rebel SL1.
Been waiting for this
Please Do A Overview Training Tutorial Video On "Samsung WB1100F" CameraThank You
Thanks for the video. It was an awesome tutorial!
How do you set tune shutter release??
I'm really looking at upgrading my 7d m1 to this. Need to look into adapters too.
Be careful; Samsung no longer makes cameras or lenses. You might find good used prices, but if you buy it, you'll never be able to upgrade.
Tony & Chelsea Northrup Thank you, Didn't want to jump to the 7dm2 (for age), was leaning towards the 80d. I do mainly concerts, band shots and portraits and now getting more into video. Maybe I'll find a good deal on it on Amazon for the nx1. I would still love to try it out. (I'm not sure if it's just cause of the 28mp)
great review !
Well I received today from my father the camera :+) watching.
Have you seen much moire on the N1? For instance brick walls?
Larry Watts its very very small amount, about the same as mark iii
THX
Larry Watts There is virtually none in 4k, in 1080p there are some. Also the earlier firmware had issues with macro blocking in video and banding, however its less noticeable now that Samsung turned up the bitrate for video again in 1.31
***** I see strong moire in brick walls, but I don't know if its my iMac monitor or what. How can I verify this?
Larry Watts Is it a raw file? It helps watching it on a 4k monitor. Since when you watch it on a 1080p screen its down sampled.
Do you guys have a tutorial for the NC 30?
bernake No, sorry!
so this why the camera on the phone is ahead of its time. My S7 was doing 60FPS before iPhone did it to their phone now the S20 and S21 records in 8K HDR iPhone 12 is only 4K
SKOREA SAMSUNG DV/DC?
I hope Samsung listens to their NX1 users and add log profile to the camera its much needed, GH4 is getting it and Sony is pumping out beastly cameras with sLOG2 and 3.
***** They have something like a log profile on the NX1.
Tony Northrup I know the Gamma DR, I use it all the time but its not optimal true LOG profile its just a curve adjustment basically like on the GH4 with the Cine D
I'd rather want to see programs adding the nx1 as a camera for LUTs, like in film convert.
very helpful! thanks :)
Adobe Premiere Pro C.C is now supporting H.265 now with the latest 9.1.0 update!!
the first time i used the nx1 was to record my brother playing a classical guitar recital can you believe it no matter where you put the gain it was on auto giving it the sound of the amps looking for sound in between each pluck of the string could not believe that such a error could be made samsung have at last given me the best gift a film maker can have manual sound with no gain hiss if you ever record drums or any hard sharp sounds the recording will hump you might not know whats wrong there is no hiss it just sounds strange the Greatest asset to my filming was the attenuating button on my canon film camera filming drum n bass hardcore one fraction of overload spoils the whole video also making rave films for the last 30 yrs a slow shutter speed was the only way to give the effect of having a couple of ees would you believe i filmed the PRODIGY 25 yrs ago canon exhi 1 footage perfect most important sound perfect now i can film like it with nx1 garry
Obrigado
Imagine Samsung NX2 or NX3. IT would be the best apsc camera right now.
Yeah but canon makes the 90D
Pentax is only an old camera company in Japan, after losing in competition with Sony / Canon / Nikon / Panasonic / Kodak, sold to Samsung, but no What is the accumulation and strength of digital technology, right, this Ke Where is it? How did it go bankrupt? Samsung's product names are imitating companies such as SONY and Apple, such as the model/phone S1-S8-XS of the TV. This NX1 is Sony's micro-SLR code, and its shape is almost the same as that of the Panasonic GH series, but Samsung does not produce CCD. /CMOS CNC machine tools and machine tools for the production of CNC machine tools and their material processing technology and machine tools, this is a complete industry, from lens to CCD / CMOS / - image processor - smart lithium-ion battery - professional software - Professional RGB display, etc.
huge LCD display, this is a Samsung TV
PENTIX CAMR
Hey Tony.
How about the NX500 ,any review about it?