Don't worry, it's normal but try not to do it too often. You've managed to hit 29minutes which is already quite good ady, my 5N I think 20minutes++

Not just NEX but pretty much every DSLR our there due to the large sensor size...

Guys, what is the main purpose of having a viewfinder on the NEX system?

I'm not sure but the view finder is LCD type.. N there is a funny features.. When yr head go near the view finder, display will automatically off.. When yr head away from the view finder, the big screen on back.. Probably is save battery n adjustable viewing purpose lor

This post has been edited by geek8585: Apr 14 2012, 05:14 PM

For situations where bright sunlight hinders the use of the lcd screen.
If you use the peaking feature for manual focus lens, this is even more crucial.
And you look more "pro" looking through the viewfinder compared to the lcd screen

my opinion is, if you require low light or long zoom (let's say 70mm to 300++mm) then LA-EA2 would serve a good purpose as Steady Shot (IS) would be available. Or maybe you require the EXIF data.

Those manual lenses like 16mm to maybe 50mm (i'm just roughly estimating here) may not require steady shot that much. Especially if it is a fast 1.8 lens which enables higher shutter speeds to compensate for camera shake.

Yes, lifting the screen does help.

From the Sony Video workshop, 30 minutes video is ok and won't damage the sensor. However the amount of Noise in the video will increase.

A plus for the viewfinder is that the camera is resting on your face, which should naturally help to reduce camera shake.

When I taking shots in bright daylight, the screen will appear to be washed out, can hardly see anything on it. So a viewfinder will enable you to see the information and image clearly in that situation, i guess because when u place your eye there, you effectively block out the external light pollution.

DSLRs viewfinders are generally optical, so u see the scene as it is. Changing the iso, aperture and what not will not change what u see in this type of viewfinder, which makes it more challenging. NEX and other EVF's make it much easier, as the screen simulates the settings you have choosen in realtime.

This post has been edited by nlik: Apr 14 2012, 11:36 PM

PC fair gals... NEX %N with Minolta 50mm F1.4...abit of failure bcos most of the target abit out of focus.. something wrong somewhere? Is it no flash?









The only good picture is the outdoor shooting of static target

Peaking is not that accurate under dim lighting I found. But after some practice I could guess a little bit more accurately using my Yashica 50 1.4. Will post up some sample if u guys want?

Yes, I do think so..Really difficult getting the peaking in dim condition...

Let me take a shot at this.

Two possible reasons.
1. DOF too narrow.
2. Shutter speed is too slow and any movement will alter the focus area.

Yes, adding a flash would help.

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Added on April 14, 2012, 11:25 pmYes, that makes sense to pay 1K more for the viewfinder. Thx, guys.

This post has been edited by zombie: Apr 14 2012, 11:25 PM

bro, I don't think LA-EA2 has built-in stabilizer. the reason of getting it on your nex is for the phase detection auto focus( faster and more accurate), lens correction database( stored up to 30 lens), af on non motorized lens, aperture control, accurate exif, more af points, and most importantly to re-use your a-mount lenses. (More AF lens choices for NEX)

for stabilizer, you can choose lenses like sigma os hsm lenses which provides stabilizing feature when adapted to NEX.

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Added on April 15, 2012, 12:19 amthis is for shooting under the sun. I was once tried to use my nex to macro some bugs near my house. regardless of what I do( actually was hoping to tried out the power of nex peaking mode), I just can't be sure simply because I can't see my LCD clearly under the sun.

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Added on April 15, 2012, 12:34 amif you're shooting wide open@ f/1.4, the dof is shallow and easily to mis-focus your subject. with flash in low light would help. with more light you don't need to rely on f/1.4, hence increase the dof or chance to get sharper shots.

This post has been edited by cjlai: Apr 15 2012, 12:34 AM

Just bought my Nex-7 last month. New to photography. Comments please.

stimix: F1.4 can focus with the NEX-5N - don't rely on peaking alone. Use 7x magnification to double-check and after a while you'll get the hang of peaking. Shutter speed should be fast enough at F1.4 ISO200 giving you 1/160s. (I went today and F4.5 ISO1600 resulted in 1/15s average shutter speed upstairs, and 1/30s downstairs.)

stunning photo... nice wan...

Just finished my Basic Nex workshop today I saw sony centre selling the zoom lens for 55mm-210mm E-mount lens at RM 1399 with the discount coupon 15%, will it worth for me to buy the lens instead to get the LA-EA 2 + Alfa Zoom Lens?

http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/se...Number=SEL55210

http://www.ylcamera.com.my/

This post has been edited by jimmyyap03: Apr 15 2012, 02:13 AM

Yes exactly I was shooting at F1.4.. Should hv reduce to F2.0 or 2.8 if without flash. OK.. Will improve my cacat modelling photos soon.. also probably hand shaking because wife just beside me

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Added on April 15, 2012, 9:18 amOK.. good suggestion on the shutter speed.. probably using 100% manual rather than aperture control


This post has been edited by stimix: Apr 15 2012, 09:18 AM

Focus hunting on SEL50F18 can be reduced to acceptable level (for me) by stopping down to F2.8. And for those who mentioned bout noisy AF motor, mine is dead silent.

PS: Anyone watched the EM5 review by digitalrev? Seem like ergonomically its quite bad.

Where can I get NEX-7 in penang? I am in USA now and so tempted to get their NEX-7 from Amazon (currently instock) but takut warranty >.<"

get it here cheaper.... in terms of warranty and service

What is the price in Malaysia?

A mount adapter will enable you to have more selection later on.
but from my view if you do not have any plan to purchase more lens within these few years then buying E-mount lens is a good choice and save $$$. EA2 alone will cost more than RM1k right?