Sony Alpha NEX Cameras and E Mount Lenses

Fotosky came up with a new Sweep Panorama method for the Sony NEX cameras which gives the final image a fisheye effect. This is accomplished by swinging the NEX in an arc. The camera motion is somewhat like a pendulum. This takes some practice. Fisheye 3D Sweep Panoramas should also be possible. We would love to see some of your samples - email us. Sony NEX Fisheye Sweep Panorama Sample Photos Check out Fotosky's gallery for more samples. These shots do not use the NEX Fisheye Conversion lenses .

Sony NEX-5 3D Rig with Nikkor 20mm Lens Dennis Biela sent us an email to share their Last Shuttle Project which uses the Sony NEX-5 in a 3D configuration. The Last Shuttle Project intends to show the an exclusive perspective on the final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle program. The NEX 3D rig positions the two NEX-5 to provide a stereoscopic view for photos and videos. Two Nikkor 20mm f/4 AI Lens using Nikon F to E-mount lens adapters . A special IR transmitter was created by Bob Fisher the "Widget Guy" to trigger the cameras simultaneously. Below is a sample image from the NEX 3D Rig. Shuttle Atlantis at the Orbiter Processing Facility taken with the NEX 3D Rig Bob "widget Guy" Fisher and Trammel Hudson Prepares for the Last Shuttle Launch More information on the Last Shuttle Project You can help support The Last Shuttle Project by checking out the The Last Shuttle Kickstarter page . Thanks Dennis B and good luck!

Sony NEX-5 with Loreo 3D Macro Lens 9006 We received an email from J.E. "Elendito" showing us the Loreo 3D Macro Lens in a Cap in action with the Sony NEX-5 . You can see how well it does 3D in photo and video mode. Here was our previous post on the Loreo 3D Lens Model 9005 used on the NEX . Sample photos from NEX and the Loreo 3D Macro Lens Cap. On another note, we love how YouTube supports 3D Videos. Thanks J.E. !

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.

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 !

Seb sent us an email with a video to the new Sony PlayMemories application for the Sony PlayStation 3 . PlayMemories allows PS3 owners to view Sony NEX 3D Sweep Panorama photos on a 3D television. Check out the end of the video for the multi angle views of 3D photos, similar to the one's you can make with SeteroPhotoMaker . from Sony EU : PlayMemories is a new application for PS3™ that lets you organize and view 3D still images captured with the growing range of 3D-compatible cameras by Sony. Available for free download from PlayStation®Store, PlayMemories offers a whole new experience for PS3™ users to view their collection of 2D and 3D photos. Select a picture and zoom in or out using your DUALSHOCK®3 or SIXAXIS™ wireless controller: it’s easy, intuitive and fun. There’s a growing choice of 3D-capable digital cameras from Sony. 3D Sweep Panorama captures extra-wide 3D scenes: just press the shutter button and sweep the camera from side to side. Cameras offering 3D Sweep Panoram...

If you don't have a 3D TV yet, here's a way to view your Sony NEX 3D pictures. Sony NEX 3D Sweep Panorama to Wobble 3D via StereoPhotoMaker Download the latest version of StereoPhotoMaker by Masuji SUTO . Extract the file into a directory. Copy an MPO (multi-picture object) file created with 3D Panorama Sweep from the Sony NEX camera with ver. 02 firmware into the directory in step #2. Drag and drop the MPO file onto stphmkre.exe. StereoPhotoMaker will open up with the Left and Right image of your NEX 3D MPO file. To view with Red-Blue 3D glasses, click on Stereo > ColorAnaglyph > Optimized Anaglyph. To view as a wobble 3D image, click on Stereo > Single Image View > Flashing. Adjust the speed to your preference. You can resize the final output by clicking Edit > Resize. Enter your preference and make sure to Keep the Aspect Ratio. To save the anaglyph of the NEX 3D MPO file, perform step #6, then click on File > Save Stereo Image. The save dialog will pop...