NX1user

https://github.com/ottokiksmaler/nx500_nx1_modding

I just discovered that the KS2 mod no longer mods bitrate, so if that's what you are interested in, us the vasile mod. Yes, there are two different mods.

Well, I successfully un-installed the vasile mod and installed the KS2 mod. Idiot me, somehow I missed that the KS@ mod doesn't do anything with bitrate! Why did he remove the bitrate part? So now I need to go back to NX1 1.4 (down from 1.41). 

Anybody have link to a 1.4 download?

I successfully installed and used the KS mod in my NX1. I filmed 4K at 180mbps for 10 days of shooting an indy film. The only glitch was if I left my camera plugged into a monitor and powered the camera off, I would have to remove the HDMI cable whenI powered it back up or the camera would lock up. The only fix was to remove and re-insert the battery.

After filming wrapped, I thought I'd try the Vasile mod. I love the quick startup! Unfortunately, there's a problem right now where 1080 footage at any speed doesn't record at the bitrate I set. Depending on the FPS, it records at 40-60mbps. Vasile knows about the issue, but he's on vacation until August. I have some filming to do before then.

So, my question is "Is it safe to uninstall the Vasile mod and re-install the KS mod?" I just want to make sure that the "nx-on-wake" thing won't be a problem. I know Vasile says it's okay, but has anyone uninstalled it and installed the KS mod after?

11 hours ago, kidzrevil said:

Nope but I have a feeling they aint prioritizing it at all. Hopefully it comes out soon cuz they just came out with one for the ursa

Do you think there is a huge difference in the results you get by having a dedicated camera profile versus using the generic profile?

Is this the thread for finding pokemon?

For me, I start editing, then leave it alone for at least a couple of days. The longer you can ignore it the better, especially if you can film or edit another project in between. When you come back to the footage, you'll see some things to axe or change because you've gotten over the newness of the footage.

And, like has already been mentioned, show it to a few people that will give you honest opinions. Tell them "I'm not looking for compliments, I need to know what's working. Please tell me everything good and bad, especially the bad."

Does anybody have any suggestions for matching C100 and Phantom 3 Pro footage? Shooting with each camera's log settings is the obvious starting point, any other tips? I don't have access to both cameras until the day of the shoot, so I can't  test it out in advance.

I went to check out the new stats area, and all I keep getting is "No Data Available." So, I'm not happy with the change either.

We're not alone. It's a problem for Pro users too:

https://vimeo.com/forums/help/topic:283212

3 hours ago, neosushi said:

Thanks ! I have been looking at many different high bitrate videos and I just can't tell the difference between standard and hacked images... Did you see any obvious differences ?? I would love a good example - that would probably motivate me to try the hack  

I use filmconvert sometimes, or the equivalent from Magic Bullet (its called "Film" and has the stock emulation and grain, which I applied on my footage). 

I don't have a side-by-side comparison for you. The videos I saw, I didn't see much difference either. But since the hack was free I installed it. I notice much less noise in shadow areas and less or zero compression artifacts in things like movement over asphalt, leaves on trees on a windy day. etc. in other words fine details.

The other thing with the NX1 is, like all cameras, it gives you much better results when you light your subjects properly (even when going for the "natural" light look). The NX1, to my eye, has a huge difference in quality between lit and unlit compared to other cameras where I could compare (C100, AF100). ON your subject under the tree, if you had used a reflector or a light, you'd see big jump in quality.

Try either of the hacks first though, they're free. Try the bitrate around 160 or 180. I, along with others, haven't noticed a jump in quality above 180. You just get bigger files for your computer to choke on. The hack is reliable too, I've filmed 50 or so hours since installing without problems. If you have problem though, you might need faster SD card.

Have you installed either of the bitrate hacks for the NX1? You can do a lot with the footage in post because of the high bitrate. Check out:

https://vimeo.com/kidzrevil

He's got a ton of higher bitrate NX1 footage posted. He uses filmconvert which gets rid of that digital look you're talking about. He posts a lot on this forum.

I just got film convert myself and it really helps make the NX1 image look more pleasing. (nothing I can share yet though).

I just bought film convert today (student discount!) and asked about the NX1 profile. They said they are about halfway done. No release date yet though.

You might find this (free) process handy when trying to match all those cameras in post: http://www.4kshooters.net/2016/06/29/generate-a-lut-to-match-colours-between-two-different-cameras-with-this-simple-workflow/

On June 22, 2016 at 11:11 PM, SuperSet said:

Just finished upgrading to 2015.3 and none of my NX1 MP4 video files are read as Video files. Instead, they show up as Audio files. This worked fine in 2015.2. Anyone run across this?  Can I just downgrade to 2015.2?

Premiere needs to download an HEVC plug in. My copy prompted me and then downloaded it. Try restarting the app and/or your computer maybe.

20 hours ago, tugela said:

He is referring to those who buy cameras as an investment to pay for their grandchildren's retirement, not those who buy cameras to shoot with.

Ha! That is true. The people that have been looking were all people who shoot daily and have used a lot of different cameras. They could care less about it being a dead system, they want it for what it can do today because that's when they are shooting. They also aren't using any Samsung lenses, so that's not an issue either.

31 minutes ago, Herb said:

Feel like everybody is abandoning ship.

I'm experiencing the opposite. People that are seeing what my NX1 can do (especially after the bitrate hack)  are now seeking them out but can't find them.

5 hours ago, Felix said:

In this post you said: "To add to the confusion, a five second button press completely disables the joystick. Also no tone. The manual doesn't mention this at all. I imagine that after improper balancing, this undocumented feature causes the most customer confusion."

Does anyone have an idea how to enable the joystick again?

I'm going a little bit nuts right now because I can't get it to work anymore. And there is nothing to be found on the web on this topic. Only a video of a chinese guy messing with the settings in simpleBGC. I tried that already, but still not working.

 

powering off then on again, re-activates the joystick on mine.

On June 5, 2016 at 0:16 PM, shanebrutal said:

 

These are the two most annoying things about nx1 video mode to me lol would be awesome to get them fixed.

I wish video standby defaulted to single auto focus, not continuous which typically sucks. Or if your nx1 lens doesn't have a focus switch then manual mode all the time would be handy.

I have the 16-50 S and 16-50 PZ lenses. The S lens stays in manual mode, so it is possible for this to happen. It is very annoying on the PZ to have to keep switching it.

18 hours ago, kidzrevil said:

@NX1user you simply select the picture profile that u shot with in the software...

So if I'm shooting Gamma DR, but I've changed the sharpness -10 and green to 0.95, Film Convert can figure that out? Or do I just shoot with Gamma DR as it came from Samsung?

14 hours ago, kidzrevil said:

And thats all she wrote 

So how will that work? Do they recommend settings for your camera so you get the best result from their product?

They released the A6300 profile today. Could the NX1 be next?

http://www.newsshooter.com/2016/06/02/film-convert-release-sony-a6300-camera-profile/

16 hours ago, kidzrevil said:

I put the NR theory to the test.

my theory is the -10 sharpness is actually smudging out the detail creating the NR look. You guys can test it out yourself  but I am using -5 sharpness now and the image is...incredible.

I just want to say how much I appreciate all the testing you do with this camera. You've saved me and others probably hundreds of hours of figuring stuff out. I'll be trying out that -5 instead of -10 sharpness based on this video, so thanks! It was also a cool bonus to (sort of) see the guy behind all this work in the vid.

How much work goes into them creating a camera profile? Any idea?

It also disables the mods that have been done by folks here and another site.

But, as of now, it disables the mods that have been done.

20 minutes ago, Garth Philpot said:

I read that, and tried to do the EV + thing. like being a dick much ? lol. incase you didnt notice< i have hacked the camera successfully, it says mod intsalled, and I followed the txt file in the folder. I just dont know how to access where to change the bitrate . EV + OK does not do anything on my camera... (nx1)

That's what mine was doing until I noticed in the instructions that you had to have bluetooth on before you installed the mod. After I turned it on and re-installed the mod, it worked properly.