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Preview of NEX-7 TriNavi and EVF

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Sony NEX-7 TriNavi Demo The video above shows the Sony NEX-7 TriNavi or Tri-Dial Navi Controls. The new user interface allows for quick and easy adjustments without going into too many menus. Once you have customized and familiarized yourself with the NEX-7 TriNavi adjustments will become second nature. We have never found the NEX-5 controls fuzzy especially after the Firmware 3.0 update which allowed for Customized Softkeys but the TriNavi is definitely an improvement. The NEX-7 in the video is in Aperture Priority mode and the TriNavi was used to adjust the following: Aperture/Exposure Compensation/ISO Focus Points White Balance Dynamic Range/HDR Adjustments Creative Styles and Adjustments The NEX-7 is then switched to Picture Effect mode and the TriNavi is used to go through the options. The video below shows the Sony Alpha SLT-a77's electronic viewfinder (EVF), which is the same XGA 2.35 Million dot OLED EVF used on the Sony NEX-7. The video shows a horizon / level in

Sony NEX-5N Unboxing Video

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Let's see what comes inside a new Sony NEX-5N with 18-55mm OSS Lens Kit . The video shows the following contents of the NEX-5N Kit. Software Disc Warranty Card Instruction Manual Accessories Coupon Lens and Accessory Guide Flash with Case Shoulder Strap Battery Charger W Series Battery USB Cable Lens Hood Lens Cap 18-55mm OSS Lens NEX-5N Sony NEX-5N with Optional 55-210mm OSS Lens

Sony NEX-5N vs NEX-5 Spec Comparison

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Sony NEX-5N vs NEX-5 Spec Comparison Let's compare the specs of the new Sony NEX-5N to the one that started it all, the NEX-5. The form is slightly slimmer but Sony kept the shape very familiar. Now let's see what the new functions are of the NEX-5N. Availability Sony NEX-5N Kit: September 7, 2011 $699 . Sony NEX-5: July 2010. Effective Picture Resolution NEX-5N: Approx. 16.1 megapixels NEX-5: Approx. 14.2 megapixels Imaging Sensor NEX-5N: Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm) NEX-5: Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.4 X 15.6mm) Shutter Lag NEX-5N: 0.02 seconds NEX-5: 0.44 seconds ISO Performance NEX-5N: 100 to 25600 NEX-5: 200 to 12800 Video Controls NEX-5N: Full Manual Control P, A, S, and M Modes Available NEX-5: Exposure lock with half press of Shutter Button Video Recording NEX-5N: AVCHD: PS - 1920 x 1080/60p@28Mbps FX - 1920 x 1080/60i@24Mbps FH - 1920 x 1080/60i@17Mbps FX - 1920 x 1080/24p@24Mbps FH - 1920 x 1080/24p@17Mbps MP4: HD

Sony NEX Macro Extension Tubes Samples

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Sony NEX Macro Extension Tubes with 40mm Rokkor-M Lens Here are some sample shots using the Sony NEX E-mount macro extension tubes and some Rokkor-M lenses. The tubes contain no optical elements. They move the lens further away from the NEX's APS-C sensor therefore reducing the focusing distance and increasing magnification. The trade off to extension tubes are that more light is needed, which can be compensated with slow shutter speeds or high ISO. The shots below were handheld in bright daylight which is not ideal for macro shots. A walk around a small park with the NEX-5 , tubes, and the 40mm Rokkor-M gives us a different perspective. This fruit below is still unknown to us and was already interesting but at 100% zoom, a small community of insects makes it even more interesting. 100% Zoom on Image Sony NEX E-mount Extension Tubes Here are more samples from the 40mm Rokkor-M lens at f/8 or f/11 at high ISO. Sony NEX Macro Extension Tubes with 90mm R

Sony NEX-3 Kit $299 Half Price

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Frys in the west coast is selling the Sony NEX-3 with 18-55mm Lens Kit at a great discount. The NEX-3 Kit is selling at half the price, $299, of MSRP, $599. It is currently selling at $499 at Amazon . We will see more of these closeout deals since the NEX-3's replacement, the NEX-C3 is already available. The deal is only available at a Fry's brick and mortar store . Happy hunting!

Sony NEX-7 NEX-5N NEX-VG20 Hands On Video and Images

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It's always hard to tell what the actual size of products are if they are shot alone. So here is a hands on video and several hands on images of the new Sony NEX-5N Camera, NEX-7 Camera, NEX-VG10 Camcorder, and Zeiss 24mm Sonnar E lens. These really show how small the NEX line of cameras are. Pre-order the NEX-5N here. Pre-order the NEX-7 here. Pre-order the Zeiss 24mm f/1.8Sonnar ZA E Lens here. Sony NEX-7 and Zeiss 24mm with Hood Sony NEX-7 Rear LCD Sony NEX-VG20 Camcorder with 18-200mm OSS Zoom Lens Sony NEX-5N Rear Touchscreen LCD Sony NEX-5N with LA-EA2 Phase Detect AF Lens Adapter Sony NEX-5N in Silver

Sony NEX-VG20 Promotional and Sample Videos

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Here are the first videos of the new Sony NEX-VG20 Camcorder . The videos also feature footage shot with the new lenses including the Carl Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 ZA lens.