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NX500 still worth it in 2020?

Started Jul 15, 2020 | Discussions thread
Onetwoshot Forum Member • Posts: 54
Re: NX500 still worth it in 2020?
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I have nx500 with pz kit lens, 30mm and 85mm. Got them all for really bargain prices.

The problem with NX is that the hunt for bodies or lenses can take months and the prices are still high. Most people unloaded their gear already, there isn't much left out there and Korean sites have huge prices!

Just missed a beautiful near mint nx1 in box with the 16-50s. and some goodies. Sat there for 2 months with over 20 watchers and eventually the seller accepted a low offer (I didn't even sent an offer) . Seller accepted £800. I regret it even now.

The hesitation stems from the prices of Sony a7 series  dropping (especially used) so then you are left wondering if it is worth paying almost £1000 on a camera and a lens which is 5 years old or better chuck that money into a Fuji / Sony system.

Even if I do end up buying an a7iii or something else (prosumer level with evf worthy of 'hybrid') I will still keep the nx500 as it is very light and fun to use.

How do you like the a7riii? I would wait for a7 iv but the release is too far away. As someone else was saying here, NX system brings you joy and stress.

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