Sony Alpha NEX Cameras and E Mount Lenses

Sony NEX-5 with Leica TRI-ELMAR-M 28-35-50mm f/4.0 ASPH Volker found a great solution for those using the Sony NEX extensively on tripods. Standard quick release plates are too big and heavy for the NEX but this Really Right Stuff Mini Plate ( RRS Part Number: BPnS-S ) is a perfect fit and can stay on the body all day. Thanks V.H.!

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

Sony NEX-5, LA-EA1 adapter, Zeiss 24mm Distagon So which of the Sony Alpha Lenses will work with the Sony NEX and the LA-EA1 Lens Adapter when Firmware V3.0 comes out? Sony Alpha Lenses with SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) and SSM (Super Sonic Wave Motor) will be able to autofocus with the Sony NEX LE-EA1, according to the Sony Press release. So here is a list of Alpha Lenses with SAM or SSM: Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f/2 ZA SSM (36 mm - equivalent focal length on the NEX) CZ Vario-Sonnar® T* 16-35 mm f2.8 Zoom SSM (24 - 52.5 mm) CZ Vario-Sonnar® T* 24-70 mm f2.8 Zoom SSM (36 - 105 mm) Sony Alpha 30mm f/2.8 Macro Lens SAM (45mm) SA 35 mm f/1.8 SAM (52.5 mm) SA 50 mm f/1.8 SAM (75 mm) SA 85 mm f/2.8 SAM (127.5 mm) SA 300 mm f/2.8 G SSM (450 mm) SA DT 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens SAM (27 - 82.5 mm) SA 28-75 mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens SAM (42 - 112.5 mm) SA 55-200 mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lens SAM (82.5 - 300 mm) SA 70-200mm f/2.8 G SSM (105 - 300 mm) SA 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 G Zoom Lens SSM (105 - 450 mm

SeattleSteve posted some sample photos from his NEX-5 with a Cosina Voigtlander 50mm f/1.1 Nokton. If you want to play in low light and don't have the Leica Noctilux handy, the CV Nokton is the way to go. You will need a Leica M to Sony NEX (E-mount) adapter to use the CV 50mm Nokton on the Sony NEX. Sony NEX-5 with a Nokton vs a Leica M8 with a Summicron 50 here are some photos taken by SeattleSteve with the Nokton 50. Thanks for the photos SeattleSteve!

Ant sent us this capture of an AVCHD video made with the Sony NEX-5. The NEX was protected from the salt water with an inexpensive Dicapac WP-H10 waterproof case . Ant was on his honeymoon at the time as well. Congratulations to the Mr. and Mrs. Ant. Sony NEX-5 18-55mm OSS in Dicapac WP-H10

WSpekner's Sony NEX-3 with a 35mm Summarit-M WSpekner tested out the Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 on the Sony NEX-3 using a Kipon Leica-M to NEX E-mount adapter. Check out his review and sample photos at motimotion.at .

Available from mid-October, a firmware update adds fresh functionality to the NEX-5/NEX-3. Autofocus operation is now supported when using A-mount SAM and SSM lenses with the optional LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (upgrade for NEX-VG10 is available from mid-November). There’s also a new custom function that allows assignment to buttons of frequently-used functions, plus a new function to record movies with setup aperture. The growing range of E-mount system cameras, lenses and accessories is on display at Photokina. The compact, beautifully styled NEX-5/NEX-3 feature an APS-C size sensor, allowing photographers to capture DSLR-quality stills and video with the creative freedom of interchangeable lenses. On show are prototypes of seven new E-mount lenses that will be available during 2011 and 2012. Thanks Sony EU ! We'll have more later on this.