Between Nex-5 and DSLR, both are good and have different characteristics. Just search for the difference online.
Depends what you need? Are you willing to carry a brick inside a backpack for photography or just carry a handphone size camera inside your pocket for ease of mind?

@chiahau: yeah..rite? but still.. i've read better not go for a sony alpha dslr cuz they might not continue with dslr and focus on nex.. Canon or nikon is no problem for me but.. there am i again.. confuse whether i should go for a dslr or nex instead... sigh..

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Added on December 22, 2010, 9:38 am@Jurlique: i've search some of them on the net.. but most of the comment are like fanboys(either hate it or love it too much)..

plus, from what i've collected:

ease of use: nex
quality of pic : draw or some mid-end dslr or all high end dslr
learning curve: nex
customisation: dslr
full control : dslr

but how about future proof(from lens price, accessory and variability)?

This post has been edited by asfiezul: Dec 22 2010, 09:38 AM

haha. how different you want it to be? all DSLRs also look the same what. the main objective for the T series is slim, funky and easy to bring around. background defocus only works well if you are shooting ONE subject. if there are a lot of focus points, the camera might get confused and simply blur.

with the 18-55mm...it doesn't really feel like a handphone lo..cannot put in my pocket also

try not to read too much of those internet comments which are mostly trolls. one small problem and they usually make it like its the end of the world. the bolded part is soooo not true. my advise is, go to the camera shop and test these few cameras and then only u decide.

and by the way, you can get full controls and customisation(set the settings if that's what you meant) on NEX as well.

I mean Nex-5 lol...
Otherwise, you may consider EPL-1 also if you need PnS with DSLR qualities.

Why Sony stop DSLR production? They just released DSLT n a newer firmware for A850 n A900.

Nex is a commercial product. DSLR are for enthusiast that loves serious photography.

Future proof? In Photography world, where got anything future proof one?
Lol.

Type of camera/lens/accessories : HD720p/1080p/Wide
Budget: RM3000 until RM4500 +/-
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : Nikon/Canon
Type of photography u want to do : Landscape
Any specific models in mind? : Canon EOS 60D & Nikon D7000
Any specific features u want? : HD video and timelapes

Noob Question:
Canon 60d VS Nikon D7000, which better for HD ? Did higher AF sensor really important for video recording?
What type of tripod/wide lans/battery grip did i should have?


This post has been edited by gemo: Dec 22 2010, 12:22 PM

i am a NEX owner, just want to share my opinion

customization and control its easy now via update firmware v03

all those review are firmware v01-02, at that moment its really quite inconvenient to customise... but after update, change ISO, WB, HDR, Creative style(color tone) is very easy, not nid to go intoooooooo the menu anymore

disadvantage to be note of :

1. lens availability
2. OOF cant notice by the screen (i don see others hv this problem, but it occurs to me few times already)
3. battery life (get at least 1 stand by battery, AT LEAST 1)
4. nex 3 easily scratch... nex 5 don't hv this prob...

but so far, i am really satisfy with it, especially low light performance and panorama function

you totally make me wanna buy the nex now.. lol..
i am really considering on buying the nex 5~ hurm.. so, which package is okay? 18-55mm or the dual lens? i read some good reviews on 18-55mm but not so much for the pancake 16mm.. The pancake is just for portability right? No extra effect on picture?

please try and put a NEX-5 with a 18-55mm lens on it into your pocket, see whether it can fit or not, and then get back to me.

get both lens la. yes the pancake is more for is portability and POCKET-ABILITY. the IQ of the pancake is somewhat not as good la. however, not as good doesn't means its not good!

Ohh shit am having tough decisions deciding on either;

Pana GF1 20mm f1.7 (amazing bokeh with this lens)
Sony Nex5 or 3 with its limited range of lens
Olympus EP1 or EPL1

Am already a DSLR user, just want a smaller than DSLR to bring around when there are places its unapropriate to bring a DSLR.

my advise? get dual lens

i buy 1855 only and i am really regret... i shud buy both

but ya, its just for pocketability ONLY 3MM wider is not important for me

get NEX 5 la. can buy the E to A mount adapter and fit the new 85mm f2.8(which is really small) and then bring to concert shoot also nobody stop you.

But the Pana GF1 20mm f1.7 lens is very tempting amazing bokeh pictures with that...

Guys, Any shop around the Klang Valley that will accept trade-in of my DSLR (Canon 1000d) for a semi pro (Canon or Nikon). Thanks

NEX-5 got 'background defocus' ma~~~~

You won't be getting a good price trading in your DSLR compared to selling if off as 2nd hand, this i can assure you

Anyway, welcome to LYN my brother kidzz! Your nick sounds like mine

What you mean by background de-focus? Is it a software done in the PC or its a function in the camera after snap it will de-focus?

its a function in the camera...but only works well if you are shooting one subject la..quite fancy to use..

You need to go close to your subject

Thank for the guidance.

Any recommendation on a semi pro (nikon or Canon) cost < 3.5K?