Sony Alpha NEX Cameras and E Mount Lenses

Miniature Tokyo by gsuraki Here's an interesting use of the PlayMemories Time Lapse app available for both the NEX-5R and NEX-6 . Thanks gsuraki!

Image from Map Camera The current line of NEX cameras are currently on discounts. It's a great time to buy and learn your cameras during the cold days of winter and be ready for spring. $200 off Sony NEX-7 Cameras Sony is offering a $200 discount on Sony NEX-7 cameras. The NEX-7 with 18-55mm OSS lens is now $1,148. The MSRP is $1349. The NEX-7 body only is now priced at $998. The MSRP is $1199. $100 off Sony NEX-6 Cameras Sony is offering a $100 discount on Sony NEX-6 cameras. The NEX-6 with 16-50mm Power Zoom lens is now $898. The MSRP is $999. The NEX-6 body only is now priced at $748. The MSRP is $849. $100 off Sony NEX-5R Cameras Sony is offering a $100 discount on Sony NEX-5R cameras. The NEX-5R with 18-55mm OSS lens is now $648. The MSRP is $749. The NEX-5R body only is now priced at $548. The MSRP is $649. The new Sony 20mm f/2.8 Pancake is also available for pre-order at $348 .

Sony has released seven firmware updates for Sony NEX cameras and lenses. Here is a quick summary of the changes. Sony NEX-7 Camera Firmware v1.02 Support for 16-50mm Power Zoom lens, image compensation and mechanical retraction Adds auto-exposure bracketing ranges of 1.0EV, 2.0EV, and 3.0EV Improves indication for using the "Flexible Spot" setting Improves image quality when using a wide angle lens Improves response for showing auto review images Adds the capability to enable or disable the MOVIE button Sony NEX-6 Camera Firmware v1.01 Support for hybrid af compliant lenses: SEL1018, SEL35F18, SELP18200, SEL30M35, SEL50F18, SEL18200LE Sony NEX-5R Camera Firmware v1.01 Support for hybrid af compliant lenses: SEL1018, SEL35F18, SELP18200, SEL30M35, SEL50F18, SEL18200LE Sony NEX-5N Camera Firmware v1.02 Support for 16-50mm Power Zoom lens, image compensation and mechanical retraction Updates the RAW data format version. After installing this update, distort...

Mockup of Sigma 60mm on NEX-7 Sigma is adding a third lens to their Digital Neo series for E-mount cameras. It is the 60mm f/2.8 macro in native E-mount. The lens is similar to the one found in Sigma's new DP3 Merrill. Here is Sigma's description of the 60mm DN. Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN- Featuring the natural perspective of mid-range telephoto lenses, together with a shallow depth of field, this lens allows the photographer to capture a single part of a subject with great bokeh effects. It has an angle of view equivalent to 90mm on the E-mount system (35mm equivalent focal length). The minimum focusing distance is 19.7 inches; the maximum magnification is 1:7.2. This lens also contains Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass, which helps minimize axial and transverse chromatic aberration. Mockup of Sigma 60mm on NEX-5R Sigma Corporation announces four new lenses at CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2013 YOKOHAMA, Japan — Jan. 29, 2013—Sigma Corporation of America a leading researc...

New 20mm f/2.8 E-mount Lens for Sony NEX Cameras. Here is the new E-mount lens from Sony. The 20mm f/2.8 pancake lens, part number SEL20F28, from Sony is a native E-mount lens which means full compatibility, autofocus and auto-aperture, with all the NEX cameras. The 20mm pancake is 20mm in depth, the 16mm pancake is 22.5mm in depth. This means a slightly more compact package on NEX bodies, see the NEX-5R with 16mm below. The lens will provide an equivalent fov of 30mm when used on the APS-C sensor. The SEL20F28 20mm pancake lens will sell for $350 and will be available in April of this year. It makes the $250 16mm pancake seem like a bargain. NEX-5R with 16mm Pancake. 20mm Pancake (SEL20F28) Technical Specifications Sony SEL20F28 20mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens Lens Mount Sony E-mount Lens Configuration 6 groups, 6 elements Focal length (35mm equivalent) 30mm Aperture blades 7 Aperture Range f/2.8 to f/16 Maximum magnification 0.12x M...

Sony NEX-5R Kit for $649 on Black Friday Here is the only NEX specific Black Friday ad that we found. Best Buy will be selling the Sony NEX-5R kit, camera and 18-55mm OSS lens, for $649 next week on Black Friday. They are also including a bag and a memory card with the kit. It is a $100 over the standard price at Best Buy . Amazon is currently selling the NEX-5R body only for the same price. Here is the NEX-5R User Manual , a good read while you are plotting on how to acquire the NEX-5R on the US's busiest shopping day. Good luck!

Sony NEX-5R Parts ID from User Manual Here is the unofficial Sony NEX-5R manual from the FCC filing. The Sony NEX-5R is a NEX-5N with an additional control wheel and function button from the NEX-7. The NEX-5R also has a new 16.1 MP sensor, WiFi for PlayMemories Camera Apps, rear lcd touch shutter, and hybrid autofocus. The rear LCD touch screen flips 180° for self portraits similar to the NEX-F3. Saving Images to Computer via WiFi using PlayMemories Camera Apps Touch Shutter Function on Sony NEX-5R Click here to download the unofficial Sony NEX-5R User Manual . This is subject to change without notice. Sony NEX-5R Intro Video Sony NEX-5R with 18-200mm OSS Lens

Create Cinemagraphs with Sony NEX Cameras The PlayMemories Camera Apps website posted a new app teaser that will be coming out later this year. Sony calls it Cinematic Photo but it's widely known as cinemagraphs. Cinemagraphs are still photos with minor movement and is usually displayed as an animation. The video above shows a cinemagraph of pouring from the PlayMemories Camera Apps website. Everything is still with the exception of the flowing orange juice. PlayMemories Camera Apps are available on the Sony NEX-5R and the NEX-6 . Create Cinemagraphs with the Sony NEX-5R or NEX-6 Check out the PlayMemories Camera Apps teaser website and see the cinemagraph in action. Here are some cinemagraphs from Jamie Beck & Kevin Burg - not made with the Sony NEX. from Cinemagraphs.com

Canon 50mm EOS Lens on Sony NEX-7 with Autofocus Here is a second video showing a NEX camera controlling the autofocus drive of a Canon EOS / EF lens. The lens used was the Nifty Fifty, Canon 50mm f/1.8 on a Sony NEX-5 and a NEX-7. The new NEX-5R with a hybrid autofocus system (Phase Detection and Contrast Detection designed for speed and accuracy) should improve the autofocus speed shown in the video. Canon's EOS-M mirrorless compact camera uses the same hybrid autofocus system. Our assumption was wrong - the Canon stepper motor (STM) lens is not necessary for the NEX to control the Canon autofocus drive. The Canon EOS to NEX adapter with AF drive shown can control a standard EOS lens. The Canon EOS-M requires an EOS M Mount adapter to drive the same lens. If you have Canon EOS lenses and want a light, compact camera to use them on - this seems to be the best option so far. Canon 50mm EOS Lens on Sony NEX Autofocus Drive from MX Camera It's only a matter of time when ...

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.