Sony Alpha NEX-5 Hands-On Review
What is it? A small, lightweight camera with the large imaging sensors found in DSLRs as well as interchangeable lens capability. Not only that, the new Sony NEX-5 shoots AVCHD 1080i video without the focusing hassles of bulkier DSLRs, has a 7 fps burst mode and will even take 3D-ready Sweep Panorama images. Its truly a breakthrough camera and even if youre not in the market to spend over 0 for a camera, you should play with it at a local store. Follow the link below to check out the full written review: www.digitaltrends.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5
@Pici3k 7fps is for stills, this camera shoots 1080 at 60fps for videos.
7 frames per second is fast for You… 25fps is YouTube standard. It’s about 3 times less than YT standard in NEX-5 and NEX-3.
Watch the film from NEX-3 or NEX-5 which is with fast action. You will see what I’m talking about.
PS: Sorry for my English, I was trying to write as good as I can.
heeey… can i ask you something.. does it has a digital zoom? besides the zoom lens… thank you in advance!
where’s the flash?
isn’t that a NEX-3 because the body looks bigger???
@DannyVss You gotta give to get…
Amazon.co.uk has the double lens package for less than £600. Ordered mine today!
jus bought it , video function is not user friendly
Nick Monkey?????????????????????????????
In the latest firmware update from Sony, you gain the Auto Focus feature when using the adapter for other Lenses.
what the hell expencive
Check out the update from Photokina trade show … new firmware update:
1. with adaptor you can enable autofocus on Alpha lenses (Sony DSLR) lense
2. menu shortcuts to ISO, White Balance etc.
3. new lenses (including Zeiss prime) … good thing, cause lenses seem to get negative comments for being too soft
Prices … in London UK 499 GBP … if you haggle a bit you can probably get both lenses package for about 650 GBP … at Heathrow airport duty free Sony store I saw it for 675GBP …
@mobilepsycho
wow..I’ll be getting the NEX-5 bundle (both lenses) for $800
only €539,-!
how much ????? in australia ?
I hate the noisy shutter on this camera … impossible to use when doing candid street work while trying to remain unobtursive.. It was a deal breaker for me……
But then theres always a place for tactile buttons, (F1 always used it due to it vibration nature) but that why I prefer dual powered mode. Buttons are too slow and I just don’t have the time nor the patient like paporazzi fidling with their preset whilst camping someone else back gardan waiting whole day just to take few photos
I’ve been waiting for this kind of camera for 9 years, but do I have to wait another 9 years for a touch screen version (with dual powered mode: display only OR inc. touch)?
DSLR have many more settings than a SLR abit like the F1 steering wheels where every year more controls were added and thus making the whole thing more user unfriendly.
If Apple make a DSLR, you will be surprised how wrong are the Nikon and Canon cameras are.
Wich lens do you prefer? The Pancace, or the ‘Zoom’ one?
Is this the Mercedes SLR McLaren of Digital Cameras?
im gonna buy this soon
I can see the size advantage of this with a prime lens. I can’t see the size advantage of this with a zoom.
i swear i bought it yesterday, its effing amazing!
hi? nice vid, planning to get mine this month.. which do you prefer nex3 or nex 5.!? tnx.
I´m trying to decide if I stay with the NEX-5 or wait for this NEX-VG10. The first intention of my purchase is for video amateur production (you tube), but NEX-5 comes with the all in one package and is very portable… what do I truly sacrifice for the video feature if I buy a NEX-5 to start with compare to the NEX-VG10?