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NEX-5 Stitched Panoramas by G. Kemp

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NEX-5 Auto-HDR Panorama with Nikon 10.5mm Fisheye Check out the VR version . Check out these amazing panoramas by G. Kemp using a Sony NEX-5 and a Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8 G ED Fisheye lens . He uses the NEX-5's Auto-HDR feature for each shot then stitches them together with editing software. A Nikon G to Sony E-mount lens adapter is used to the lens on the NEX-5. Check out more photos from G Kemp !

DIY Sony NEX Intervalometer

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hel1x sent us info on his "do it yourself" intervalometer for the Sony NEX-5 using a generic wireless infrared remote . He was trying to decipher the switch-science intervalometer website but decided that he can build his own time lapse controller for the NEX-5. The circuit controls when the shutter button is depressed, by shorting the connection. The interval can be between 6-14 seconds. Here are some pictures of his device. This also works for other Sony Alpha cameras not just the NEX. Generic Remote for the NEX-5 Thanks hel1x! Maybe he can send us the wiring diagram? :D

Sony NEX-5 Dual Lens Kit Available on Amazon

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Sony NEX-5 Dual Lens Kit Box You can now save some tax money by buying the Sony NEX-5 Dual Lens Kit from Amazon . The kit comes with the NEX-5, 16mm pancake lens, 18-55mm OSS lens, rear lens cap, lens hood, flash, battery, charger and strap. The total comes to $799 which comes with free shipping and since it's Amazon, sales tax will not be charged. That is $150 less than buying the single lens kit and the 2nd lens separately. Photo from NEX-5 unboxing by Alpha Mark .

Sony NEX-5 Leica APO Telyt-R 400mm Lens

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Sony NEX-5 with Leica APO Telyt-R 400mm f/2.8 If you want an easy to handle 600mm equivalent focal length camera setup try the Leica APO Telyt-R 400mm f/2.8 with the Sony NEX-5 since the lens actually has a handle. A lens adapter is used from the Leica-R lens mount to the Sony's E-mount. Also to ensure you can hear the birds in the video try the ECM-SST1 Compact Stereo Microphone for the NEX. Thanks Khun K !

Sony NEX Micro Four Thirds Lens Adapter

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Sony NEX-5 with the Panasonic 14-45 micro 4/3 lens Here's a new adapter for the Sony NEX E-mount. It's the micro 4/3 lens adapter for the Sony NEX cameras . We are not sure if the image circle will cover the larger APS-C sensor found in the NEX. Unfortunately the eBay listing does not provide sample photos. Now lets imagine that it does provide a large enough image for the NEX - wouldn't you want to use the new Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95 Nokton on the NEX for a low light 37.5mm equivalent lens? Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95 Nokton micro 4/3 mount

Sony NEX-5 vs Panasonic Lumix GF2

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Sony NEX-5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Size Comparison Panasonic repackaged the old Lumix DMC-GF1 (µ) micro 4/3 sensor into a new smaller body and will sell it as the new Lumix DMC-GF2 in January 2011. Let's see how the GF2 stacks up against the Sony NEX-5 . Combatants Sony Alpha NEX-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Number of effective pixels 14.2 million pixels 12.1 million pixels CCD Sensor 23.6 x 15.7 mm APS-C CMOS Sensor 17.3 mm x 13 mm Panasonic N-Mos sensor ISO Range 200 - 12800 100-6400 Lens Sony E-mount with Interchangeable lenses (µ) micro 4/3 Lens Mount with Interchangeable Lenses Image Stabilization In Lens In Lens Shutter Speed 30s to 1/4000 with Bulb Mode 60s to 1/4000 with B and T modes Continuous Shooting Speed 7 frames per sec. 3.2 frames per sec. LCD Tiltable 3" Diagonal 921,600 Pixels 16:9 ratio 3" Diagonal with touch panel 460,000 Pixels 3:2 ratio Electronic Viewfinder Not yet, come on Sony! Optional EVF Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 / 60i 1920 x 1080 / 60i D

Some Lens Adapters Fitted on the NEX

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Most of these NEX E-mount lens adapters are available from Amazon . Thanks daviddkilpatrick !