kitsios_spyros wrote:
I am Pentax shooter, but I have been closely following Samsung products since NX100. I am very interested in the video capabilities of NX300 with the 18-55 lens. Is there a thread in this forum or a review that summarises everything regarding video?
Not sure, I'm a newer member relatively speaking.
I am interested in particular about the following:
Is there continuous auto focus?
Yes, you may also use manual focus. While in the continuous mode you may also touch the screen to focus on the chosen point.
Are there focus tracking abilities with this / other lenses?
Yes, but not in video mode T.T
Is the focusing of the kit lenses audible in silent enviroments?
Yes, though it's not too bad when setting the mic level to low (can pick hi or low, nothing in between)
Are you satisfied with the IS in video mode?
I don't really feel a need for IS with a 55, but I'm not a big video person, maybe someone else will have a more helpful answer.
I believe there is not video-out through HDMI
Not while shooting, no, I would have liked this feature, also would have liked tethered shooting, but alas...
I believe there is not microphone-in as a connection option.
No standard mic in. Samsung does offer a proprietary mic: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=868416&is=REG&Q=&A=details
Is focus peaking available before/during video capture?
Before, I do not believe it works during capture, unless there are some secret button combos I don't know about or something. A tip, the 'ok' button activates the focus peaking (when set in menu) when you are using manual focus lenses, but it needs to be pressed for each shot, I don't know of a way to make it do focus peaking constantly for manual focus. It's not constant with the NX lenses either, but it is activated by turning the focus ring (when in manual mode), so it's pretty much just as good as always.
And finally, can anyone recommend a NX to K adapter with aperture control for DA lenses?
Haven't bought one (since I don't own any K lenses), Samsung offers one that I think is aperture control, but their version is kinda stupidly pricey for an adapter, I'm not really sure why it costs as much as it does. I do recommend the Fotodiox adapter for NX to FD. The lenses already have aperture, but the ring that locks in the lens' aperture can be turned more smoothly than the lens' aperture. This way you can get a smooth gradient between wide open and whatever the lens is set at instead of all the clicks.
Thanks in advance!