Sony Alpha NEX Cameras and E Mount Lenses

Carl Zeiss Photokina Booth 2012 It looks to be an exciting time at Photokina in Cologne, Germany this year. Carl Zeiss may be exhibiting three new E-mount lenses which will be available next year. The new prime lenses will be autofocus similar to first Zeiss lens for the Sony E-mount, 24mm f/1.8 ZA E . Zeiss will exhibit a wide angle lens (16mm), a standard lens (35mm), and a macro lens (60mm); the focal lengths are our guesses. Here is the excerpt from the Carl Zeiss blog that has everyone excited. Another highlight will be the presentation of a design study, with which Carl Zeiss will offer a sneak preview of a new family of autofocus lenses for mirrorless system cameras (CSC) that will most likely be available in mid-2013. Due to their performance and high speed, these new lenses will be ideal for deliberate photo composition, making them perfect for more sophisticated photographers as well. Carl Zeiss plans to initially offer fixed focal lengths in the wide angle and standard

Sony NEX-5R vs Fujifilm X-E1 (front view) Fujifilm announced their new X sersies camera dubbed the X-E1. It shares the same 16.3 mp sensor with the Fujifilm X-Pro1. The X-E1 is a smaller, lighter X-Pro1 without the hybrid viewfinder. The X-E1 only uses the electronic viewfinder from Sony. Let's see how the Fujifilm X-E1 compares to Sony's new WIFI wonder, the NEX-5R . Combatants Sony Alpha NEX-5R Fujifilm X-E1 Number of effective pixels 16.1 million pixels 16.3 million pixels CCD Sensor APS-C CMOS Sensor 23.5 x 15.6 mm APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor 23.6 x 15.6 mm Crop Factor 1.5x (50mm lens = 75mm FOV) 1.5x ISO Range 100 - 25600 200-25600 Lens Mount Sony NEX E-mount Fujifilm X Mount Flange Focal Distance 18 mm 17.7 mm Focusing 25 Point Contrast Detect AF 99 Point Phase Detect AF and Manual Focus 49 Point Contrast Detect AF and Manual Focus Image Stabilization In Lens - OSS (Optical Steady Shot) In Lens - OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Shutter Speed 30s to 1/4000 with Bulb Mo

NEX-5R Smart Remote Control App in Action from IDG Use your tablet or phone as a viewfinder. Here is a better look at the Smart Remote Control App for the new Sony NEX-5R . The app is available via the PlayMemories App store for the NEX-5R. The matching app will be available on iTunes and the Android Market for your phone or tablet.

NEX-5R PlayMemories Interface PlayMemories Camera Apps Demo Video So how does the PlayMemories Apps work on the Sony NEX-5R ? Here is a video from Sony Australia showing the whole procedure from connecting to the PlayMemories store via WiFi, selecting a new PM App, downloading wirelessly, and installing the PM App on the NEX-5R. Installing PlayMemories App on NEX-5R Here are the PlayMemories Apps that we already need: Time Lapse - no need for an intervalometer, separate units from Canon and Nikon are over $100. Smart Remote Control - view what the camera sees from your phone or tablet and control the shutter. Bracket Pro - for the HDR (high dynamic range) junkies. Let's hope it allows for +3 / -3 EV range in multiple steps. We hope that all the apps are available in all shooting modes. I can already see all the HDR time lapse movies coming from the NEX-5R with PlayMemories Apps. NEX-5R Time Lapse Mode via PlayMemories App Smart Remote Control for Wireless External Display Check

Sony NEX-5R Preview by DigitalCameraWorld Here is summary TechRadar's review of the Sony NEX-5R . refinement of the NEX-5N downloadable apps enables customization new hybrid AF (phase + contrast detect) works well added dial and function button improves experience Read the full Sony NEX-5R review at TechRadar Pre order the NEX-5R at Amazon.

Sony NEX-5R Hands On Video 802.11 b/g WiFi Enabled NEX-5R Here are the new features of the Sony NEX-5R: 802.11 b/g Wifi Enabled camera which uses PlayMemories Camera Apps to upload and share photos, picture effects, camera control, picture editing, live view from a phone or tablet, and more. Fast Hybrid Autofocus system uses phase detection and contrast detection to acquire fast and accurate autofocus. Touch screen shutter, tap and shoot. Pre order the NEX-5R with 18-55mm Lens for $749 180 Degree Flip Screen fron NEX-F3 NEX-5R with Removable Flash NEX-5R with 16mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens Navigation Dial from NEX-7 NEX-5R Video by Sony Pre order the NEX-5R at Amazon.

Nauticam NA-NEX7 Underwater Housing Here is the Nauticam underwater housing for the Sony Alpha NEX-7. The model number for the housing is NA-NEX7. The NA-NEX7 is an hard annodized aluminum and abrasion resistant polycarbonate armor for your NEX-7 . It is rated for 100 meters deep and features a moisture alarm just in case. The NA-NEX7 takes advantage of the TTL hotshoe on the NEX-7 as well as the EVF. It provides access to all controls including the Tri-Navi dials. NA-NEX7 Zoom Knob (top right) works with 18-55mm Lens NA-NEX7 Rear Control Panel NEX-7 with Nikonos Underwater Lens NA-NEX7 Housing with 45 Degree Viewfinder Nauticam NEX-7 Underwater Photo Samples Here is a smugmug gallery of underwater shots from the NEX-7 with a Nikonos 15mm lens and the Sony 30mm Macro Lens. Size Comparison from Deepshots.Co.UK Here's deepshots.co.uk says conclusion on their NA-NEX7 underwater housing review : Conclusion: The Sony NEX-7 with the Nauticam NA-NEX7 housing is the ultimate compact