Sony NEx Released SG June 10
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No idea when NEX3 is out, but for the dummy NEX3 sets, I find the white one looks v nice.
Just tested the NEX5 after batt charged up
Takes some time to get used to after being very used to Nikon's menu system. Discovered a v tiny stuck white pixel in the corner but since doesn't affect my shots will just bear with it as everything else checks out fine. (What's Sony's policy regarding stuck/dead pixles by the way, does anyone know?)
Some quick impressions:
Build
- Very good build quality overall for the dual lens set
- LCD screen very nice though must be careful how you pull it I feel as the casing for the LCD is fairly thin
- Lenses are all well built and 16mm is very light
- Metal on metal mounts means that eventually the NEX5 mount is going to get some fine scratches over time but I don't think will impact operation
- Flash is tricky to put on in a rush due to the plastic lids. Casing for the flash is nice and has a loop so you can attach it to the strap (if you use the strap : P)
- LED status light of the SD card (I think) is located inside the battery door, a nice touch
- Silver NEX5 is nice ^_^
In operation
- Takes a while to get used to the menu but after 2 hours of fiddling around you get used to it.
- Start up takes ard 1sec+
- if AF illum is on, the focus modes are overidden by this wide bracket AF (which seems to work). Turn off AF and it reverts to the focus state you choose
- Auto ISO is conservative, which is good and maxes out (it seems) at ISO1600, which I like. I find that using Auto ISO is preferable when using the kit zoom
- Focusing is pretty fast, probably as camera is always pre-focusing when its on (not sure if that can be turned off). The CDAF can get confused in focusing a couple of times
- RAW is not accesible for all modes (E.g. the Anti-shake mode only supports Jpeg)
- Camera grip is pretty decent, but you will definately want ot use a strap or at least a wrist strap
- The Dynamic Manual Focus is very good and accurate, more on this later
- Class4 SDHC cards seem to work well and are recommended as printed on the NEX5 box
- Sensor is very exposed when you swap lens. Would definitely be careful when changing lenses in a dusty environment even though the camera has anti-dust mode
- Optical SS works well, prob get 3+ stops advantage
- Its easy to forget that the playback menu is on top : P I have a tendency to hit the menu button instead
- Manual focus damping on the 16mm is very nice, better than the 18-55 feel. The focus by wire feels good
Some tips
- As half-pressing shutter locks both focus and exposure, one way I got around it is to use dynamic manual focus. Use the shutter to lock and use manual focus to refocus. Focus box will autozoom in onto the target which makes manual focusing easy (also due to the 921k screen). The button nearby the top returns to original image. So this will probably help a lot when spot metering.
- To view the firmware version (instead of just v01 in the camera menu), view the exif info of the jpeg in original size. Currently my firmware is shown to be v1.03
Those are my thoughts after 2 hours with the NEX5. Some very basic pics to share below. If anyone has any questions, please do feel free to post or PM me.
Anti shake mode - ISO6400
Auto ISO mode - ISO1600 (N.b - yes the buggy is very dusty : P)
Just tested the NEX5 after batt charged up
Takes some time to get used to after being very used to Nikon's menu system. Discovered a v tiny stuck white pixel in the corner but since doesn't affect my shots will just bear with it as everything else checks out fine. (What's Sony's policy regarding stuck/dead pixles by the way, does anyone know?)Some quick impressions:
Build
- Very good build quality overall for the dual lens set
- LCD screen very nice though must be careful how you pull it I feel as the casing for the LCD is fairly thin
- Lenses are all well built and 16mm is very light
- Metal on metal mounts means that eventually the NEX5 mount is going to get some fine scratches over time but I don't think will impact operation
- Flash is tricky to put on in a rush due to the plastic lids. Casing for the flash is nice and has a loop so you can attach it to the strap (if you use the strap : P)
- LED status light of the SD card (I think) is located inside the battery door, a nice touch
- Silver NEX5 is nice ^_^
In operation
- Takes a while to get used to the menu but after 2 hours of fiddling around you get used to it.
- Start up takes ard 1sec+
- if AF illum is on, the focus modes are overidden by this wide bracket AF (which seems to work). Turn off AF and it reverts to the focus state you choose
- Auto ISO is conservative, which is good and maxes out (it seems) at ISO1600, which I like. I find that using Auto ISO is preferable when using the kit zoom
- Focusing is pretty fast, probably as camera is always pre-focusing when its on (not sure if that can be turned off). The CDAF can get confused in focusing a couple of times
- RAW is not accesible for all modes (E.g. the Anti-shake mode only supports Jpeg)
- Camera grip is pretty decent, but you will definately want ot use a strap or at least a wrist strap
- The Dynamic Manual Focus is very good and accurate, more on this later
- Class4 SDHC cards seem to work well and are recommended as printed on the NEX5 box
- Sensor is very exposed when you swap lens. Would definitely be careful when changing lenses in a dusty environment even though the camera has anti-dust mode
- Optical SS works well, prob get 3+ stops advantage
- Its easy to forget that the playback menu is on top : P I have a tendency to hit the menu button instead
- Manual focus damping on the 16mm is very nice, better than the 18-55 feel. The focus by wire feels good
Some tips
- As half-pressing shutter locks both focus and exposure, one way I got around it is to use dynamic manual focus. Use the shutter to lock and use manual focus to refocus. Focus box will autozoom in onto the target which makes manual focusing easy (also due to the 921k screen). The button nearby the top returns to original image. So this will probably help a lot when spot metering.
- To view the firmware version (instead of just v01 in the camera menu), view the exif info of the jpeg in original size. Currently my firmware is shown to be v1.03
Those are my thoughts after 2 hours with the NEX5. Some very basic pics to share below. If anyone has any questions, please do feel free to post or PM me.
Anti shake mode - ISO6400
Auto ISO mode - ISO1600 (N.b - yes the buggy is very dusty : P)
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Some new observations on the NEX5. When AF illum and DMF is on, when the camera focuses using the AF illum and locks on, and you subsequently want to fine-tune manual focus, the zoom mag box will default zoom to the top left hand side of the frame. Kinda irritating.
I've since turned off AF illum since the camera can track pretty accurately in most situations.
I've since turned off AF illum since the camera can track pretty accurately in most situations.
VisionTechnik
New Member
I believe the behavior only happens in IA mode. Other mode should be ok. Isn't IA support to be fully auto? why bother to refocus? :bsmilie:
Anyway, for the benefit of other: Not sure if you guys notice, the lower button is 'Shooting Tip' button most of the time which is pretty much wasted even to a newbie who have played the camera for couple of weeks. I have actually set the button to 'set focus location' button, but going to Camera->AutoFocus Area-> Flexible Area. I have the focus location in the middle most of the time, if I need to recomposed, i will pressed the lower button to relocate the focusing point. At least, all buttons are utilized now.
New to DSLR world.
Was trying to take NDP Rehearsal pics using my old Ixus PnS, but EVIL was constantly on my mind.
Eventually succumbed. Went immediately to buy after that. All the way to West Mall, cuz they're having a Pre-Renovation Sale, 5% off cameras.
$1299 minus 5%, with standard freebies (2x8GB mem sticks, etc), 36months installment via Citibank.
This discussion board has been really helpful & informative. Cheers!
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Was trying to take NDP Rehearsal pics using my old Ixus PnS, but EVIL was constantly on my mind.
Eventually succumbed. Went immediately to buy after that. All the way to West Mall, cuz they're having a Pre-Renovation Sale, 5% off cameras.
$1299 minus 5%, with standard freebies (2x8GB mem sticks, etc), 36months installment via Citibank.
This discussion board has been really helpful & informative. Cheers!
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tangoinquestion
New Member
errr, how to do this? change the function assigned to the bottom soft key i mean... thanks
I think you just need to turn shooting tips off under setup , and under focus settings , select multiple .
In the main screen , you shld see that the button will now show focus instead of tips.
tangoinquestion
New Member
ahhh thanks, i hadn't noticed that
at first i thought that soft key was fully assignable
airconvent
Senior Member
Saw it on sale in Zurich. Their prices are about S$100-S$200 higher though. The Nex3 looks nicely done although a little long and while I was skeptical at first, the bigger handgrip on the Nex5 proved more comfortable. The Nex3 does not feel to have any grip at all, so you need to hold on to the lens for stability.
tangoinquestion
New Member
sg nex site already started to post prices for the accessories ($120 for batt, gasp!), hopefully they're available soon
do shops like ms color able to offer discount on such accessories or all fixed price?
do shops like ms color able to offer discount on such accessories or all fixed price?
Same here, only thing i wanna buy is an extra battery
I browsed japan site, the batt is abt $120 too after conversion. But it is about $90 in hk site. In general, I think Sony hk has the lowest rp as compared to others, even for others nex's accessories.
ragnarok95
Senior Member
Went MScolor yesterday, Nex3 will only be in around august. Sony gallery bishan got no idea when nex 3 will be in.
End of the day, bought nex 5. LOL
End of the day, bought nex 5. LOL
oldmanchair
New Member
between Canon eos 550d and sony nex5, 550D is better as it is a very good DSLR.
But I still buy NEX5 as it is light and small, I can bring out to take photo anytime any where.
But I still buy NEX5 as it is light and small, I can bring out to take photo anytime any where.
was choosing between these 2 few weeks back..in e end, i went for nex5...mainly for it's size...really small and portable to carry out without feeling e weight....
after using it for a few weeks, i find e hand held twilight mode and sweep panorama really useful....
after using it for a few weeks, i find e hand held twilight mode and sweep panorama really useful....
BigHeadDog
Member
just back from getting the silver dual lens set. i can say that it is a beauty.
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