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Sony NEX-5 Gaui Quad 330X UAV

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SeismicWave is testing out his new aerial photography UAV which is a TSH Gaui Hobby Corporation (Gaui) 330X-S 4 rotor flying machine with the Sony NEX-5 and the 16mm pancake lens. Here is what he wrote: I stuck the Sony NEX-5 on the Gaui quad. It maxed out the weight limit at 1070 grams. I am using the stock 16 mm f2.8 lens and a 3S 2500 mah pack. Video quality is pretty good though. My pack is not very good so internal resistance is pretty high. It is only using 1000 mah after 5 1/2 minutes. The Gaui 330X-S is only $400 which is fairly inexpensive for all this technology and the unique vantage point it provides for aerial photographers. We really need one of these UAVs for the NEX-5 just for the fact that it looks like a lot of fun to fly. Gaui Quad 330X-S Flyer Kit with Scorpion Motors Gaui Quad 330X-S Review by RCGroups For more info check out SeismicWave at helifreak.com .

Sony NEX-5 with Loreo 3D Lens in a Cap

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NEX-5 Loreo 3D Lens in a Cap Video Sample Here are some video samples from Ve3D3eV where he used the Sony NEX-5 and the Loreo 3D Lens in a Cap 9005. The Loreo 9005 3D Lens comes in 4 mounts: Canon EOS, Minolta / Sony A, Nikon F, and Pentax K. In order to connect to the NEX E-mount, you will need the appropriate Sony NEX lens adapter . Loreo 3D Lens in A Cap Check out Loreo for more information.

Sony NEX-5 Droidworx Microcopter UAV

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J. Scholl shot this video with the Sony NEX-5 mounted on a Droidworx AD-6HL (Heavy Lift) UAV. The NEX-5 and the 16mm pancake lens provides high quality images at very minimal weight. Hopefully firmware v04 will allow us to shut off the lcd screen of the NEX when shooting to extend battery life. Here is our previous post of another NEX and microcopter in action . Droidworx AD-6HL Frame Only Check out quadrocopter for more info.

Sony NEX-5 Now In Gold

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The third color for the Sony NEX-5 was announced this week and it is gold. It looks to be more champagne to us. It will set you apart from the standard silver or black camera crowd.

Sony NEX-3 Samsung NX100 Drop Test

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musteryee posted a video of the Sony NEX-3 and the Samsung NX100 in a drop test. The cameras were dropped on the bottom and the side at 50 cm (19.7 in), 100 cm (39.4 in), and 150 cm (59.1 in). The Sony NEX-3 did not survive the drop test on the side at 100 cm (39.4 in) while the NX100 was still functioning. The lesson of the story? Do not drop any electronic device but if you do and the angle is just right, it may survive. Use the wrist strap or neck strap, and a bag and keep your valuables safe. We are wondering if the more robust NEX-5 with the magnesium body would have done better. Kids don't try this at home.

Sony NEX-5 and Bali

J. Chu took the Sony NEX-5, 16mm Pancake, Canon 50mm f/1.4 FD, and the 18-55mm OSS lenses to Bali to produce the video above.

Sony NEX Mamiya M645 Lens Adapter

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Mamiya 80mm f/2.8 N on Sony NEX-VG10 from American Peyote Here is a new adapter for the Sony NEX made for medium format users. The Mamiya M645 lens adapter for the Sony NEX E-mount allows you to use manual M645 lenses on the Sony NEX-3, NEX-5, and NEX-VG10. The Mamiya M645 lens to Sony NEX adapter is available through eBay auctions . Mamiya M645 to Sony E-mount Lens Adapter AmericanPeyote.com used a Mamiya 80mm f/2.8 N on the Sony NEX-VG10 with the use of the LA-EA1 lens adapter and the Mamiya to Sony (Minolta) A mount adapter. The adapter above connects the M645 lens directly to the NEX without the use of other adapters. The video below uses the Mamiya 80mm lens in some sections. Sony NEX-VG10 with 18-200mm, Sony 50mm Macro, and Mamiya 80mm f/2.8

Sony NEX-5 with Panasonic Lumix 3D Lens

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hunslis combined the Sony NEX-5 with the Panasonic Lumix 12.5mm f/12 3D G Lens using a micro four thirds lens adapter for the Sony E-mount to create an APS-C sensored hybrid 3D camera. This makes for a very compact shooting rig. Panasonic Lumix 12.5mm f/12 3D G (H-FT012) Lens Specifications Lens Construction: 4 elements in 3 groups (x 2) Mount type: Micro Four Thirds mount Focal Length: f=12.5mm Aperture Type: Fixed diaphragm Aperture: F12 (Fixed type) Closest Focusing Distance: 0.60 m / 1.97 ft Maximum Magnification: Approx. 0.02x / 0.1x Diagonal Angle of View 37° Stereo Base 10 mm Max. Diameter F57.0 mm / 2.24 in Overall Length Approx. 20.5 mm (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) / 0.81 in Weight Approx. 45 g / 1.59 oz Thanks hunslis !

Sony NEX-5 Kite Aerial Photography

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Sony NEX-5 Kite Aerial Photography Rig Here are some photos of Wind Watcher's Kite Aerial Photography rig using the Sony NEX-5 with the 16mm pancake lens. The NEX-5's combination of light weight and large sensor is perfect for going airborne. from Wind Watchers post : Camera: Sony Nex-5 with 16mm Pancake Rig: Modified Brooks BBKK auto KAP rig with AuRiCo controller for pan (reduction gears) and tilt servos. Rig Configuration: Dual [Sony Nex-5 and Go Pro HD Hero ] and Single camera set up [Sony Nex-5]. The shutter was triggered by the gentLED-Shutter (which generates an infra-red (IR) signal to the NEX-5 remote sensor detector. The gentled-Shutter device is wired directly to the shutter servo port on the AuRiCo device. This was my first use of the AuRiCo shutter control approach as I just about always use the CHDK shutter control on my Canon cameras. Works like a champ. KAP sessions: 4 over Chester Springs, December 2010 Kites: Nighthawk and Fled And here are some of Wind W

Sony NEX Sigma Optical Stabilizer Test

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We posted about the Bigma on the NEX-VG10 before but this video shows how well the OS (Optical Stabilizer) function of the Sigma 50-500mm lens works. The test by YoshiroOh uses a Sony NEX-VG10 camcorder , a LA-EA1 Sony Alpha lens adapter, and the Bigma. The lens is tapped by a finger to introduce vibration and the OS is at three different settings, OFF, 1, and 2 Vertical. The Optical Stabilizer of the Bigma seems to work fine. This video is before the new NEX-VG10 Firmware 02 update so it could have improved since then. If you have a NEX-3 or NEX-5 and the Bigma, we'd like to see if the results are the same.

Sony NEX-5 vs Leica M8

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Here is another shootout comparing the Sony NEX-5 and the Leica M8. The lens used was the Zeiss 18mm f/4.0 ZM . The Sony 16mm Pancake was also used so we can compare the Zeiss against it. All shots are by Boris from Wild-Places.com . Sony NEX-5 with the 16mm Pancake at f/8.0 and Center Crop Sony NEX-5 with the Zeiss 18mm ZM at f/8.0 and Center Crop Leica M8 with the Zeiss 18mm ZM at f/8.0 and Center Crop Sony NEX-5 with the 16mm Pancake at f/8.0 and Crop Sony NEX-5 with the Zeiss 18mm ZM at f/8.0 and Crop Leica M8 with the Zeiss 18mm ZM at f/8.0 and Crop The Zeiss 18mm ZM Lens used in the shots above. The Leica M8 with the Zeiss 18mm ZM

Sony NEX-3 $399 Canadian Bargain?

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Click this link to Henrys.com . You will see an error page come up, but at the right hand corner of the page you will see a red Sony NEX-3 with 18-55mm OSS lens for $399 CAD. The current price at Amazon is $549 . Click add to cart and you should see the image below. Check out and hope that it comes in the mail.

Sony NEX-VG10 vs Canon 60d vs Panasonic GH2

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Here's a quick comparison by Mike Kobal which puts the Sony NEX-VG10, Canon EOS 60D, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 up against each other.

NEX-5 vs Leica M8 vs Canon 5d Mark II

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Let's see how the Sony NEX-5 does against a couple of heavyweights, the Leica M8 and the Canon 5d Mark II. The test is not scientific since different lenses were used by two different photographers. Light, post processing, etc are also factors that has to be accounted for variations in the images. Let's see what a camera one quarter the cost of the other two can produce. Here is Neuschwanstein Castle from the perspective of the Sony NEX-5 and the Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon . Here is what the Leica M8 produces with the same lens at f/8.0. Here is what the Canon EOS 5d Mark II and the Zeiss 50mm f/2.0 Makro Planar at f/8.0 sees. The Canon 5dII is used again but with a Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar at f/8.0. Here are some pictures of Neuschwanstein Castle taken with the Sony NEX-5. NEX-5 with Zeiss 18mm f/4 ZM Distagon Three pictures from the NEX-5 with Zeiss 35mm C Biogon Thanks to Boris and Philippe for sharing their photos!