Sony Alpha NEX Cameras and E Mount Lenses

Sony NEX-5 with a 1920s Sirene 135 9x12 cm large format camera Face emailed us with an interesting contraption. He had a Sirene 135, with a 13 cm lens and maximum aperture of f/8, that was collecting dust and a new Sony NEX-5 . He cut a hole in the back of the Sirene 135 and attached an E-mount lens cap to it. The NEX-5 now functions as a digital back for this large format camera made between 1914 and 1926. Face tells us that focusing is quite difficult since the lens needs plenty of light with a maximum aperture of f/8. He sets the NEX shutter at 4 seconds and uses the Sirene 135's shutter mechanism to take the shot. Amazing for a camera almost 100 years old. The NEX sensor size is 23.4 x 15.6 mm which is more than 5 times smaller than the original 9x12 cm film plates that the Sirene 135 used. Here are some impressive sample photos taken with the Sirene 135 and the NEX-5 digital back. Thanks Face!

Sony NEX-5 with a Chrome LEICA ELMAR-M 1:2.8/50 E39 50mm Here is a nice portrait of a Sony NEX-5 and a collapsible Leica 50mm Elmar-M f/2.8. The effective focal length for the NEX camera is 75mm which makes for a nice portrait lens. This lens series was made between 1994 and 2007. The lens was available in chrome or black. We will have samples soon from uintaangler. Black Leica 50mm Elmar-M on a black Leica M6 Thanks uintaangler!

Sony NEX-FS100 NXCAM Super 35mm Camcorder Cozi Video from Hangman Studios Here is the newest NEX camera, the Sony NEX-FS100 NXCAM camcorder. The camera shares the same sensor as the Sony PMW-F3 in Super 35mm format, which is 13.3 x 23.6 mm (0.52 x 0.93 inch) in size. The lens mount is the NEX's E-mount which gives maximum lens adaptability due to it's short 18 mm (0.71 inch) flange-back distance. NEX E-mount lenses, Sony Alpha lenses, and various 3rd party lens makers including Leica and Zeiss are all adaptable. The NEX-FS100 has a crop factor of 1.5x which differs from the other NEX cameras with their 1.8x crop factor when in video mode. The list price for the body only NEX-FS100U is $5,850.00 and the NEX-FS100UK with the SEL 18-200mm OSS lens is $6,550. The release of the NEX-FS100 is great news for NEX users since this ensures the more lenses will come for the E-mount. We'll add more information as we get them. The NEX-FS100 is an interchangeable lens camcorder featur

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 Aftermarket Battery Grip Here's the Ownuser battery grip for the Sony NEX-3 and NEX-5 camera. It seems that grip can use two NPFW50 batteries to extend your shooting time. It also provides a better grip for shooting in the vertical position. All we see are wholesale prices which price each NEX battery grip down to $132. Check out PCHome.com.tw for more information on the Ownuser Sony NEX Battery Grip. Please email us if you have one. Here is the Ownuser website where you can buy the battery grip for $99 shipped. We don't know all the details, so buyer beware.

Conurus has developed the electronic interface between a Sony NEX body and a Canon EOS / EF lens. This allows the aperture of a Canon EOS lens to be controlled by the Sony NEX. Normally Canon EOS lenses are at minimum aperture when they are not on a Canon body. The lenses do not have aperture rings and when used with an adapter on a Sony NEX body , the aperture cannot be changed. This Conurus system changes that. Hopefully they can miniaturize the system. Sony NEX-3 with Conurus Canon Aperture Controller Conurus specializes in converting Contax N autofocus lenses for use with Canon EOS systems.

Here are some images from Ronbeau from his Ugandan Safari. He used his Sony NEX-5 and the SEL 18-200mm OSS Lens . The images below shows the high ISO performance of the NEX. They are also good examples of the Optical Steady Shot at work. Check out Ronbeau's gallery at dpreview . 92mm f/9.0 1/1250 iso 6400 178mm f/6.3 1/60 ISO 1600 200mm f/6.3 1/320 ISO 200 200mm f/6.3 1/320 ISO 250 200mm f/6.3 1/320 ISO 1000 200mm f/10 1/1600 ISO 6400 200mm f/6.3 1/320 ISO 500 Sony NEX-5 SEL 18-200 OSS Lens on Safari Thanks Ronbeau!