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Sony NEX-7 vs Fuji X-Pro 1 by EOSHD

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It looks like the Fuji X-Pro 1 didn't make a favorable 1st impression with the guys at EOSHD. Here's an excerpt comparing the Sony NEX-7 with the more expensive X-Pro 1. The NEX 7 has a far better video mode, very good manual controls, better AF and better manual focus. It has an articulated screen of the same resolution, a better EVF, a smaller body, with a wider range of lenses, some with optical image stabilisation (the X-Pro 1 lacks image stabilisation altogether be it in-camera or on the lens), peaking for MF and a wider range of features overall in the firmware. In my opinion, the optical viewfinder is superseded by the OLED EVF and no amount of hybrid niceness can save it. 5 years ago, it was preferable to have an optical viewfinder because EVFs were rubbish. Now, it is the opposite. Read the EOSHD Fuji X-Pro 1 First Look . Thanks EOSHD!

Apple Digital Camera Raw Supports NEX-7

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Macintosh owners can now open and play with Sony NEX-7 and NEX-VG20 RAW files thanks to Digital Camera Raw update 3.10. Version: 3.10 Post Date: March 14, 2012 Download ID: DL1510 File Size: 7.50 MB System Requirements Mac OS X 10.6.8 OS X Lion 10.7.1 or later Supported Languages Deutsch, English, Français, 日本語, Español, Italiano, Nederlands Click on the image above to download Camera Raw Update 3.10. Thanks Apple!

Sony NEX-7 with Voigtlander 35mm Ultron

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We finally took the NEX-7 out for a test run with a Voigtlander 35mm f/1.7 Ultron in Leica thread mount. The camera is a lot of fun to use. Here are the JPG images straight from the camera. Only straightened, cropped, and downsized for web upload. Some where converted to black and white. NEX-7 with Voigtlander 35mm Ultron

Sony NEX-5N Images by ozmen70

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Sony NEX-5N with 18-200mm OSS lens by ozmen70 Here are some images from ozmen70 from the Sony NEX-5N with the Sony 18-200mm OSS lens and the Voigtlander 40mm f/1.4 Nokton Classic. These are his fist set of NEX-5N photos and he's off to a great start. If you want to see more of his work check out ozmen70's flickr gallery . Sony NEX-5N with Voigtlander 40mm lens by ozmen70 Sony NEX-5N with 18-200mm OSS lens by ozmen70 Thanks ozmen70!

Sony NEX Cinematic Video Tips from thedigitalvisual

Here are the recommended NEX settings to achieve the same visuals as the footage above. Picture Profile: Portrait Menu > Brightness and Color > Creative Style > Portrait Contrast = -3 Color = 0 Sharpness = -3 Video Settings at AVCHD 1080/24p or 60p for slow motion scenes. White Balance set to Auto. The footage was color corrected in Adobe After Effects CS5 which can handle AVCHD files. The files were exported using Apple Pro-Res 422 (HQ). The editing was done in Final Cut Pro X. It was exported to H.246 for web uploads. Thanks thedigitalvisual !

Sony Selling NEX-7 on eBay at MSRP

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NEX-7 on eBay, MSRP and Free Shipping Sony USA's official eBay store is listing the NEX-7 body only at $1199.99 (MSRP) and free shipping. You will be charged tax but it seems to list it as 5% for all states. It states that there are more than 10 available. The estimated delivery after March 6th. This is only for the US market. Click here to see the NEX-7 on eBay . This is a smart way of combating the price gougers on eBay.

NEX-5N Firmware Version 1.01 Update Released

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NEX-5N Firmware Version Check Mark R. emailed us to let us know that Sony has released Firmware Version 1.01 for the NEX-5N. Here are the features of this upgrade. This utility updates the NEX-5N Camera Firmware to version 1.01 and provides the following benefits: Improves the AF response for situations where the distance of the subject changes considerably Improves stability when operating the camera using the [Lens Compensation: Distortion] "Auto" and [Picture Effect] "Miniature" settings at the same time Improves camera operations when using the [Exposure Compensation] and [Intelligent AF] settings NEX-5N Firmware Update Check your local Sony Support website to download NEX-5n Firmware 1.01 Update for Windows or Mac OS. Read the instructions twice before doing the update and make sure your battery is at 100%. Sony US Support for NEX-5N Sony UK Support for NEX-5N Unfortunately there is still no 7 shot exposure bracketing. NEX-5N Autofocus Speed Firmware 1.00 vs