Samsung NX500. A 28 MP Smart Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens. Back Side Illuminated APS-C Sensor. The NX AF System III on the NX500 is supported by 205 phase-detect autofocus points. NX500 can shoot at up to 9 FPS at full resolution. Captures UHD/4k video to SD card. Incorporates the newest Wi-Fi standard. Buy Now!
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How to Shoot Video with the Samsung NX500 mirrorless camera?
If you want to shoot good videos, don’t use automatic mode.
Here’s how I use the NX500 to shoot video in manual mode.
► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiK761NM_ys
Settings
First, make sure these settings are correct. You only need to set them once.
- Go to Menu > video camera.
- Select Movie Size > 1920 x 1080 (50p or 60p).
- Select Movie Quality > HQ
Shooting
Follow these steps to shoot in manual mode.
- Switch to Manual “M” mode.
- Set ISO. I like 6400 for shooting indoors in the day.
- Fix Shutter Speed at 1/50.
- Adjust Aperture to just below “over-exposure” as indicated by the zebra lines.
- Set White Balance using the custom setting.
- Select the type of AutoFocus. Sometimes I use Manual Focus, but most of the time, I prefer Continuous AutoFocus.
- Press the Record button to start and stop recording.
During video recording, especially in run-and-gun events, I adjust only two things, the aperture and the zoom… sometimes the focus.
Audio
Please note that the Samsung NX500 does not have a microphone input jack. If you intend to shoot interviews, this is not the right camera. However, it can be a great b-roll device.
Action
Feel free to reply with a question or comment.
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About the video: Recorded with Sony HXR-MC50E. Edited on MacBook Pro with Final Cut Pro X. Music “Creative” by SFmusic.
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