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Sony Alpha NEX-5 Review
Review posted 11/22/2010
During PMA 2010, Sony unveiled several new concept models under glass, including some EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) units that looked like direct competitors to the popular Olympus/Panasonic Micro Four-Thirds cameras.
On May 11th (2010), Sony announced two of those models, the NEX-3 and NEX-5. The NEX label stands for Next Generation in their Alpha line of powerful interchangeable lens cameras, and these models boasts dSLR performance, HD video options, and a whole lot more in their compact frames. Both models share almost identical specifications, with only the body design and video options differing.
The NEX-5 key features include:
What's in the box?:
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| Sony has entered the market for smaller interchangeable lens cameras with a bold design that incorporates an APS-C size sensor for great image quality in a smaller and lighter package with superb build quality for it's class, combined with a new lens mount system to allow fast and silent Autofocus for shooting HD video. If you want a feature packed camera that doesn't weigh you down, consider the NEX-5. Read more in our Full Conclusion. |
During PMA 2010, Sony unveiled several new concept models under glass, including some EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) units that looked like direct competitors to the popular Olympus/Panasonic Micro Four-Thirds cameras.On May 11th (2010), Sony announced two of those models, the NEX-3 and NEX-5. The NEX label stands for Next Generation in their Alpha line of powerful interchangeable lens cameras, and these models boasts dSLR performance, HD video options, and a whole lot more in their compact frames. Both models share almost identical specifications, with only the body design and video options differing.
The NEX-5 key features include:
- 14.2-megapixel Exmor APS-C HD CMOS image sensor
- Sony's New E-mount lens system
- BIONZ image processor
- Focal plane shutter mechanism
- Sweep Panorama functions
- Full HD (1080i) AVCHD video recording (720p MP4 option also available)
- JPEG and RAW image capture (RAW+JPEG too)
- High-speed 25-point contrast AF system
- Auto HDR mode (3 frame)
- Face detection and Smile Shutter options with Child and Adult priority modes
- iAuto, Program , Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual exposure options
- Anti Motion Blur and Handheld Twilight multi-frame modes (use 6 images to produce a single photo)
- 2.3fps burst in normal mode, 7fps using Speed Priority mode
- 49 segment metering system
- New user friendly GUI
- 3.0-inch tilting LCD with 921k dots and Sony's TruBlack technology
- Clip-on external flash unit
- Li-ion battery pack
- MS Duo Pro, SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory card compatibility
- NEX-5 + E 16mm F/2.8 (SEL16F28) lens for $649 US
- NEX-5 + E 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL1855) lens for $699 US
What's in the box?:
- E-mount lens; depends on kit purchased
- Case for flash
- NP-FW50 Lithium ion rechargeable battery
- CD-ROM
- Lens cap
- BC-VW1 Battery Charger
- Shoulder strap
- HVL-F7S detachable flash
- Power cord
- USB cable (Mini B)
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