question: what is the point of the viewfinder on the NEX (the old optical one, not the new EVF type) when you can't turn off the live view on the screen anyway?

Went to East Coast Park, SG for a short shooting session. Wasted lots of opportunity due to wrong focus using MF and peaking. Shown in focus and look sharp on LCD screen but when viewed on pc, it's OOF Here some of the photos.

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Going opposite by 7EK, on Flickr

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To the sea by 7EK, on Flickr

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Sand Castle by 7EK, on Flickr

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Stunt by 7EK, on Flickr

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Going back by 7EK, on Flickr

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Grind by 7EK, on Flickr


All taken using SEL1855 except for #4 & #5 (SEL50F18)

This post has been edited by toughnut: Apr 8 2012, 01:27 AM

Cute puppy..

Toughnut: I have the same issue too, especially in low light. Have to use my eyeball MK II can't rely totally on the peaking.

Anyone using Tamron AF55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II Lens - A15 for nex? Any comment?Wonder to get 1 of it

if you use bigger aperture, with shallower depth of field, better use MF assist enlarge view 7x or 14x!
subject in motion a bit difficult to MF, make sure you have enough shutter speed and DOF.

My concern is there, but i still wish to try out MF for zoom lens as I can snap it sharper

Anyway, which adapter for it? I saw it can attach with nikon, canon and sony as well...any adapter to recommend?

The power of manual focus lens that the kit lens can't delivered -

Minolta 50mm F1.4





Minolta 50mm F3.5 macro

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You means the tamron 55-200mm unable to deliver the good pic although with the MF?

stimix, ever use MF lens for street shooting? is it feasible? planning to get some really compact RF lens

fansoption, what's the software you use for PP? effect look nice

Lightroom.

Oh no.. this thread is starting to look like a showcase instead.

Wonder if I could get an opinion. Would it be better for everyone to just show a max of 2 best pictures here and provide a link for the rest ? A flickr link or to the NEX showcase thread perhaps? Thanks.

I can identify with the joy of sharing all our creative works, and we're in the era of broadband internet and browser caches, but still...

This post has been edited by nlik: Apr 8 2012, 11:07 PM

guys, want to ask, is it possible to extend my sony nex 5N's warranty? would love to extend it to two years, my ori is one thanks

Hi guys, can someone pls point me to where i can purchase the SEL50F18 at a good price? TQ in advance!

You should have extended your NEX warranty upon purchase.(NON Sony retail shop)

so I cant buy an extension for the warranty now?

how to use manual focus lens with nex5N? what lens are you using?

lovely result..

I'm having my 50mm 1.4 too

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Added on April 9, 2012, 2:55 pmAll you need is a lens converter.

Ebay should able to locate still.

MD- Nex converter.

good luck

This post has been edited by littlebeettle: Apr 9 2012, 02:55 PM

who interested on the classic Konica Hexanon 50mm F1.4?? ^^