anyone use a Sony NEX?

joekidwell · 05/08/2012, 06:55 AM

If so, are they any good, do you have any pics?

TheWeaz · 05/08/2012, 11:48 AM

I do..The Nex-3, Its alright. Its kinda in between a point and shoot and a DSLR. Works for me for the price but if your getting into macro shots this probably wont do.

Here's a couple example shots.

wastedtime · 05/08/2012, 01:23 PM

The NEX 7 i've heard is very good, but that gets really expensive, I asked the same question on an other forum and the general consensus was that an entry level DSLR like the D3200 is better from a price standpoint. Mirrorless cameras are new and still havent matured.

The NEX 5N might also be worth taking a look at.

DHyslop · 05/08/2012, 07:14 PM

I recently treated myself to a Nex-7 but don't have any tank shots yet.

There's not a wide selection of lenses available yet, and no decent macro right now. Not a big deal for me because I'm an amateur and it'll take me several years to accumulate lenses anyway. There are macro tubes available and adapters for Alpha and other manufacturer lenses, but that somewhat undermines the small size.

Overall I'm pleased with it but there's been a bit of a learning curve with all the new features -- my last camera was an N80 that used this bizarre strip of chemical-coated plastic that it stored in little drums. The electronic viewfinder is definitely different. I like it but understand how a lot of old pros would hate it.

DHyslop · 05/11/2012, 06:44 PM

Here's a time lapse I made this week with the Nex-7. It's my first attempt, now let's see if I can embed it successfully...

SoFit · 05/14/2012, 10:41 AM

Im considering picking up a nex 5n soon

Post pics soon

DHyslop · 05/14/2012, 03:33 PM

A new version of the Nex-5 is rumored to be on the way this summer if you're willing to wait a couple months. Don't know what might be different on it but it would be nice if it had the dial controls like the Nex-7.

05/08/2012, 06:55 AM	#1
joekidwell Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 223	anyone use a Sony NEX? If so, are they any good, do you have any pics?

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TheWeaz Beer Snob Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 579	I do..The Nex-3, Its alright. Its kinda in between a point and shoot and a DSLR. Works for me for the price but if your getting into macro shots this probably wont do. Here's a couple example shots. __________________ ~The Weaz Current Tank Info: Cadlights 50g w/ 18g sump Radion Lit.

05/08/2012, 01:23 PM	#3
wastedtime Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 72	The NEX 7 i've heard is very good, but that gets really expensive, I asked the same question on an other forum and the general consensus was that an entry level DSLR like the D3200 is better from a price standpoint. Mirrorless cameras are new and still havent matured. The NEX 5N might also be worth taking a look at.

05/08/2012, 07:14 PM	#4
DHyslop Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: RI Posts: 1,053	I recently treated myself to a Nex-7 but don't have any tank shots yet. There's not a wide selection of lenses available yet, and no decent macro right now. Not a big deal for me because I'm an amateur and it'll take me several years to accumulate lenses anyway. There are macro tubes available and adapters for Alpha and other manufacturer lenses, but that somewhat undermines the small size. Overall I'm pleased with it but there's been a bit of a learning curve with all the new features -- my last camera was an N80 that used this bizarre strip of chemical-coated plastic that it stored in little drums. The electronic viewfinder is definitely different. I like it but understand how a lot of old pros would hate it.

05/11/2012, 06:44 PM	#5
DHyslop Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: RI Posts: 1,053	Here's a time lapse I made this week with the Nex-7. It's my first attempt, now let's see if I can embed it successfully...

05/14/2012, 10:41 AM	#6
SoFit Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 6	Im considering picking up a nex 5n soon Post pics soon

05/14/2012, 03:33 PM	#7
DHyslop Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: RI Posts: 1,053	A new version of the Nex-5 is rumored to be on the way this summer if you're willing to wait a couple months. Don't know what might be different on it but it would be nice if it had the dial controls like the Nex-7.