Samsung NX1 Mirrorless Camera, 50-150mm f/2.8 ED OIS S Lens Announced

Samsung NX1 mirrorless camera and 50-150mm f/2.8 ED OIS S Lens have been announced at Photokina 2014.

Samsung NX1, the new 4K video recording mirrorless camera, features a large 28.2MP BSI APS-C CMOS sensor which can offer high-resolution digital imagery, 4K video at 24 fps, UHD at 30 fps, full 1080p HD video at up to 60 fps. And it has fast DRIMe V Image Signal Processor. Other features include a sharp, 3.0″ HD 1036k-dot touchscreen monitor, built-in XGA OLED electronic viewfinder, 205 phase-detection AF points, WiFi and NFC.

In addition to NX1 mirrirless camera, with a dust and water resistant build, the new Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S lens has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 77-231mm, suitable for portraits, sports photography, or wildlife and its Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture enables effective low-light shooting, shallow depth of field, beautiful bokeh and perfect for sports, nature and wedding photography.

Samsung NX1, 50-150mm f/2.8 ED OIS S Lens Price and Release Date

The Samsung NX1 mirrorless camera (body only) is priced at $1,499 and it will be released on October 15, 2014, while Samsung 50-150mm f/2.8 ED OIS S Lens is priced at $1,599.

Samsung NX1 Mirrorless Camera, 50-150mm f/2.8 ED OIS S Lens Announced

Samsung NX1 Main features:

  • 28.2MP BSI APS-C CMOS sensor
  • DRIMe V image signal processor
  • 4K video recording at 24 fps
  • UHD video recording at 30 fps
  • 3.0″ 1036k dots tilt touchscreen monitor
  • XGA OLED electronic viewfinder
  • Advanced hybrid autofocus system
  • 205 phase detection AF points
  • 15 fps Burst with AF

Samsung NX1 accessories:

  • Samsung ED-BC4NX03 charger for ED-BP1900 battery pack
  • Samsung ED-BP1900 rechargeable battery pack for NX1 camera
  • Samsung ED-VGNX01 vertical battery grip for NX1 camera

Samsung NX1 Specifications

Imaging
Lens Mount Samsung NX
Camera Format APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor)
Pixels Actual: 30.7 MegapixelEffective: 28.2 Megapixel
Max Resolution 28MP: 6480 x 4320
Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Sensor Type / Size CMOS, 23.5 x 15.7 mm
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAWMovies: MP4Audio: AAC
Bit Depth 14-bit
Dust Reduction System Yes
Memory Card Type SDXC
Image Stabilization Optical
AV Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC/PAL
Resolution 4096 x 2160: 24 fps3840 x 2160: 30 fps1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps, 50 fps, 25 fps

1280 x 720: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps, 50 fps, 25 fps

640 x 480: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps, 50 fps, 25 fps

Video Format MP4
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9, 26:9
Video Clip Length Up to 29 Minute 59 Seconds
Audio Recording Built-in Mic: With Video, StereoOptional External Mic: With Video
Focus Control
Focus Type Auto & Manual
Focus Mode Automatic (A), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points Phase Detection: 205Contrast Detection: 209
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Viewfinder Eye Point 21.00 mm
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 1.04x
Diopter Adjustment – 4 to +2 m
Display Screen 3″ Rear Touchscreen Tilting AMOLED (1,036,000)
Screen Coverage 100%
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100-25600 (Extended Mode: 100-51200)
Shutter 30 – 1/8000 seconds in Manual Mode
Remote Control ED-SR2NX02 (Optional)
Metering Method Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering, Spot metering
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, C1, C2, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority, SmartMetering Range: EV 0.0 – EV 18.0Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Tungsten
Burst Rate Up to 15 fps at 28 MP
Flash
Flash Modes 1st Curtain SyncAutoAuto/Red-eye Reduction

Fill-in

Fill-in/Red-eye Reduction

Off

Rear Sync

Smart

Built-in Flash Yes
Guide No. 36.1′ (11 m) ISO100 at 28 mm position
Max Sync Speed Electronic Shutter: 1 / 250 seconds
Flash Compensation -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe
Performance
Continuous Shooting Up to 15 fps
Self Timer 2 seconds, 30 seconds
Interval Recording Yes
Internal Memory None
Connectivity 1/8″ Headphone, 1/8″ Microphone, HDMI D (Micro), USB 3.0
Wi-Fi Capable Yes
Power
Battery 1x BP1900 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack1860 mAh
Operating/Storage Temperature Operating32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)Humidity: 5 – 85%
Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 5.5 x 4.0 x 2.6″ / 14.0 x 10.2 x 6.6 cm
Weight 19.4 oz / 550 g
Samsung 50-150mm f/2.8 ED OIS S Lens

Samsung 50-150mm f/2.8 ED OIS S Lens Features

  • Configured with Samsung NX Mount and is a Premium “S” Series lens
  • Has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 77-231mm, suitable for portraits, sports photography, or wildlife
  • Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture enables effective low-light shooting and shallow depth of field, and the lens can be stopped down to f/22
  • Includes 20 elements in 13 groups, including four ED (extra-low dispersion) and one XHR (eXtreme High Refractive) elements for excellent clarity, detail and sharpness. ED elements minimize chromatic aberration. The XHR element helps to make possible a more compact and lightweight lens, providing the same benefits as a greater number of standard optical glass elements
  • Optical image stabilization counteracts motion blur due to user movement for clear shots
  • Ultra-Precise Stepping Motor (UPSM) improves upon the conventional Stepping Motor (SM), offering three times the precision in its ability to focus on subjects
  • SHS (Samsung Hyper Shield) Coating protects the front element from dust, water, fingerprints, and smears
  • Custom Range Focus Limiter allows the user to specify a distance within to autofocus for faster performance
  • Dust and splash-proof design for extra durability

Samsung 50-150mm f/2.8 ED OIS S Lens Main Specs

  • 77-231mm (35mm equivalent)
  • Aperture range: f/2.8-22
  • 4 ED/1 XHR elements
  • 20 elements in 13 groups
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Splash/dustproof
  • Ultra-precise stepping motor
  • 72mm filter diameter

Samsung 50-150mm f/2.8 ED OIS S Lens Specifications

Focal Length 50 – 150mm (equivalent to 77-231mm in 35mm format)
Elements in Groups 20 elements in 13 groups (4 ED, 1 XHR)
Angle of View 31.4° – 10.7°
Aperture F2.8(Min. F22)
Optical Image Stabilizer Yes
MinimumFocus Distance Wide 0.7m, Tele 0.98m
Value-added Feature SHS (Samsung Hyper Shield Coating), dust and splash resistance, UPSM, Custom Focus Range Limiter, Tripod Mount Collar
Lens Hood Yes
Filter Size 72mm
Mount Type NX Mount
Dimension (DxL) 81mm x 154mm
Weight 915g