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Sony Nex-5

  • 30-10-2012 9:23pm
    #1
    Catcher1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭


    Looking at the Sony Nex-5 as an option for a decent point and shoot when I don't want to lug around a DSLR. Any opinions from current owners would be welcome.
    Cheers


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  • #2
    Gregor Samsa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,138 ✭✭✭Gregor Samsa


    I don't have a Nex 5, but I have a Nex 3 and a Nex 7.

    The Nex 7 I got as a second camera to my DSLR (Sony A77), but I find myself using it about half the time now, so I see them as equals. The Nex 3, I don't really use - I bought it cheap on impulse (a refurb), and as soon as I got it, I decided to get the 7 and never looked back. The 3 is very similar to the 5, and either would make a great small second camera to a DSLR. Sony have improved (and are improving) their native lens lineup, but what can get a bit addictive is adapters and legacy manual focus lenses. There's lots if interesting and cheap glass you can get working with inexpensive adapters.

    I think the main advantage of the Nex line over other mirrorless systems is the APS-C sized sensor in such a small body. So there's no compromise on quality for size. The sensor in my nex7 is exactly the same as the one in my much larger A77.

    The main downside is the autofocus. CDAF just isn't as fast as the PDAF you'll ave in your DSLR, even though Sony's implementation is no slouch compared to other mirrorless systems. I mainly use manual focus lenses with my Nex7, it's not much of a issue for me, but I wouldn't want o be shooting too many birds in fight with it.

    If you happen to have a Sony DSLR already, the Nex is a no brainer, as the LA EA1 adapter is definitely worth getting to use your A mount lenses with full autofocus.

    The Nex 5 is three generations old at this stage, so you should be able to pick up a refurb or used copy at a good price. Check out the newer 5n and 5r if budget will allow.


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