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Is it still viable option to buy NX500 for a beginner?

Started Jan 17, 2016 | Discussions thread
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3abkrino New Member • Posts: 6
Is it still viable option to buy NX500 for a beginner?

Hey everybody,

I needed a more advanced camera than my compact and started looking for the NX3000 then the NX300M and I found them expensive than they are supposed to be which led me to the NX500 which I guess is more than what I need and will be sufficient for at least 3 or 4 years from now.

Now I see that Samsung is quitting and it is logic  that I  seek another system. The comparable option for me is the A5100, It has the same price as the NX500 on B&H (600 $) but I read that the kit lens isn't that good and I need to buy another one which I can't afford currently and may be next year.

I was thinking to buy the NX500 and may be a prime 30mm lens next year. That will be more than enough system for my needs as long as it works or I can sell it for a good price as many will be stuck with the NX lens and there will be good demand for it.

The third option is to get the NX300M for 450$ and start to work with it on my photography skills and may be I move to more advanced camera in another system latter on.

What do you think?

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