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post Nov 8 2012, 07:56 AM, updated 13y ago

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The SONY NEX Thread ver. 3N


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Previous NEX Threads
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The SONY NEX Discussion Thread V3
The SONY NEX Discussion Thread V2
The SONY NEX Discussion Thread V1

Our Alpha Bro and Sis thread.

Lowyat.Net NEX Photo Gallery
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http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1480097

Sony Workshops
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Sony Alpha Workshop Listing

Sony software links (play memories, Image Data Converter, Music Transfer, Remote Camera Control)
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Sony Imaging Software
playmemoriescameraapps



Review pages
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NEX-3 and NEX-5:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/SonyNex5Nex3/

NEX-C3:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonynexc3/

NEX-F3:
DPreview of sony-alpha-nex-f3
http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/sony-nex-f3-review/

NEX-3N
hpopphoto camera-test-sony-alpha-nex-3n

NEX-5N:
http://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/slrs/sony_nex5n

NEX-5R:
photographyblog sony_nex_5r_review

NEX-6:
techradar Nex-6 Early Review
ephotozine review sony-nex-6
dxomark Reviews Sony-NEX-6-The-compact-hybrid-synthesis

NEX-7:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonynex7/

NEX-7N:

E-Mount Lenses review:
http://www.photozone.de/sony_nex
Kurt review of Tamron 18200 NEX
ephotozine.com tamron-18-200mm-f-3-5-6-3-di-iii-vc-nex-lens-review
Kurt review of sony_nex_55_210mm
review-sony-50mm-f1-8-nex
lenstip Lens_review-Sigma_19_mm_f_2.8_EX_DN
lenstip Lens_review-Sigma_30_mm_f_2.8_EX_DN
slrlensreview carl-zeiss-sonnar-24mm-f18-nex-lens-review
ephotozine sony-e-35mm-f-1-8-oss-lens-review
soundimageplus.blogspot.be 16-50mm-lens-for-nex review (honest and frank)
luminous-landscape review sony_10-18_e_mount_for_nex
kurtmunger sony_nex_carl_zeiss_24

Adapters
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Sony LA-EA1
Sony LA-EA2

metabones-ef-to-e-mount-adapter-for-sony-nex-review
Kipon
sony-nex-5-and-adapter-a-quick-test-with-the-leica-50-summarit-lens
http:/fotodiox-pro-lens-mount-adapter-canon-eos-lens-to-sony-alpha-nex-camera-adapter-fit-sony-nex-3-nex-5-fits-eos-ef-and-efs-lenses

Sony accessories
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Sony NEX Accessories

NEX-3,5,6,7 Firmware links
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http://www.sony-asia.com/support/productca...+e+mount+camera

1. Click on the picture of your camera or type in your model in the search textbox.
2. Click on the Downloads Tab.
3. Select your operating system
4. Click on 'Go to Download Page' link
5. Please follow the detailed instructions and illustrations provided by Sony.

Upgrading of firmware is a risky procedure; do it with utmost care and attention:
> When performing the firmware upgrade, please use a fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 or the AC adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately).

> Do not remove the battery or AC adaptor during the upgrade; otherwise, the camera may become inoperable due to the sudden power shutdown.

>Remove the memory card from the camera beforehand.

>When using an A-mount lens with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) and setting to use the AF Micro Adj. function, the registered value is reset


Proud Owner list
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NEX-3 / NEX-C3
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NEX-F3
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NEX-5 / NEX-5N
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NEX-3N
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NEX-6
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NEX-7
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post Nov 8 2012, 08:02 AM

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MSG me if you have other tutorials to Share and I'll add them here. Thanks smile.gif

Helpful Tutorials and Step by Steps for NEX:
Please use these at your own risk

General:
Sensor Sizes and Crop Factors
Ken Rockwell tutorials
photopursue depth-of-field-examples
globetrotterdiaries love-is-in-the-air-create-your-own-heart-shaped-bokeh

photographymad 10-top-photography-composition-rules
colorpilot composition_rules
wikipedia wiki Composition_visual_arts

Alpha/NEX Specific:
Search - Sony Support
sony uk - learn and enjoy (various topics on Cybershot,DSLRs and Handycam)

sonyalphanex.blogspot, clean sensor function of sony-nex-camera
Youtube Steve Huff on Focus Peaking
SonyAlphaLabs Tutorials
NEX6 IR Mod
Seagull SYK for NEX. To trigger external flash by ignoring preflash
Sharpening NEX-7 files



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post Nov 8 2012, 10:27 PM

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QUOTE(mls_gamer @ Nov 8 2012, 08:17 AM)
Finally a new thread....
more nex-5r and nex-6 new user coming soon..

about nex-9.. i read some where they will got lens design problem.....

should be ver4 right ??
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In the spirit of the NEX naming conventions of Sony, I'll use 3N nod.gif ........ There's also no NEX-4.

Congrats rclxm9.gif to all who recently got their NEX-6 and 5R!!
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post Nov 9 2012, 03:48 PM

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Nex-6 now available at Midvalley, just today. Sony center Rm3199, keyC 3099, fotokem 2999 but all giving same freebies like 8gig card, small bag n some camera cleaning kit??

Just my brief hands on??
like:
- The EVF switching is very quick!
- Nice quality of the casing, doesn't feel like plastic at all.
- Top Dial definitely improves the speed of setting up.
- Silent and effortless Zoom.
- Compact size of the pancake zoom
- hotshoe!!

don't like:
- I felt the mode dial is too tight, and it's edges abit rough.
-NEX-7 top dial has a nicer feel
-Rubber grip is abit too grippy n abit sticky.
-The manual focus ring feels too loose, but perhaps that makes it more silent?
- the hdmi port cover is also too loose.

Just me 2cents view of the physical aspects of NEX-6.

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post Nov 9 2012, 10:02 PM

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QUOTE(vyruzj @ Nov 9 2012, 05:02 PM)
Wah bro.. u bought in Hong Kong ur NEX? What are those? mailboxes?
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.... If you want, Sg Wang 6th Floor has this similar scene.

QUOTE(Augus7 @ Nov 9 2012, 08:07 PM)
Just wondering, how far 18-55mm Lens can zoom as compared to a 20x optical zoom point to shoot camera?
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i think 1855 is 3X roughly 55 divided by 18. 20X no need NEX la, Lumix TZ and Nikon Coolpix can do it.

QUOTE(mls_gamer @ Nov 9 2012, 09:17 PM)
bro got ask about the warranty ?? can extend the SONY warranty more than 1 years ?
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Yea, I asked 1 shop, says register online will get additional 3 months i think.. so 1 year + 3 months warranty. Was it 4 months?


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post Nov 9 2012, 10:07 PM

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QUOTE(neo_lam @ Nov 9 2012, 10:03 PM)
guys...even in PC my pic still looks weird...so i think its the pancake problem lah....
so now to solve it only shoot in jpeg mode??
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err... can you like resize and attach a few sample pics here, much faster for others to spot and help out. But i won't worry though.. new cam still under warranty. Sony may not repair and might just give you a new unit.
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post Nov 10 2012, 12:39 PM

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Nex-6 and 5R , there's a Lens firmware update for the e-mount lenses. This is to support Fast Hybrid AF. There's also a play memories update. Go get them!

http://www.sony-asia.com/support/productca...+e+mount+camera
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Hmm.. looks like the 16-50 is not listed as compatible with the first gen Nex-3, C3 and NEX-5 and 5N? Maybe someone can try it? Maybe it should work but have to live with the image distortions.

e-mount 1650 compatibility

Err.. how is NEX-6 video capturing?? is it good if you want to record for more than 1/2 hour??

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post Nov 16 2012, 11:36 AM

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just 3 shots from Jimbaran Beach, Bali (1st Gen Nex-5+Kit 1855):
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post Nov 22 2012, 11:33 AM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Nov 22 2012, 11:21 AM)
most likely will be getting nex-6 but i still not sure i should get nex-5r as i'm not that pro in photography.i am using nikon 5100 at the moment and going to sell it for portability.

i like the VF from nex-6 but not sure if i can live without it in nex-5r

opinions anyone?
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D5100 is pretty good with the articulate screen. Keep it la, no need to change to NEX.
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post Nov 24 2012, 11:46 AM

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post Nov 25 2012, 02:11 PM

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QUOTE(philipcs @ Nov 25 2012, 05:04 AM)
I am also in the same situation. I am using D7000 + lots of lenses. Since I bought my GF1 2 years back, my D7000 just sitting in dry box. Until yesterday, I decided to let go all my Nikon gears and jump ship to Mirrorless fully.

Reason is I too used to the GF1 light weight and lazy to bring out the heavy Nikon gears!
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At least keep your Nikon lenses lah, can be reused on NEX bodies.

QUOTE(mls_gamer @ Nov 25 2012, 10:48 AM)

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Damn.. I think Kai screwed up this review, felt revolted after watching this review of NEX-6. Irritating poo jokes, immature and not enough substance.
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post Nov 27 2012, 12:28 AM

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Holy Shizzzz... Sony smart remote @ Play Memories mobile.
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It really works rclxms.gif Sony. Click on android Screen to trigger NEX-6 to shoot. As you move the camera around, the android screen is refreshed almost instantly without lag.
haha.. I'm still feeling the chills..sweat.gif Only thing is NEX-6 interface feels laggy when u are doing this and the review button is disabled on NEX-6.


However, you need to have a Sony Entertainment Network ID to download the App into NEX-6, to log in via the camera itself. I tried my PS3 id (aih sad.gif.. ya.. Sony fanboy here) , which was a Jap ID and naturally, the camera menu went Jap too.. doh.gif
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haha..no.. i can't read japanese


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On another note, i tested Nex-5 with 1855 and Nex-6 with 1650 on the same scene to compare ISO 12800 at 35mm. Result I see at 80% magnification is cleaner Noise on NEX-6 with 1650. Swapping the 1855 onto NEX-6 same result which is a good thing.

Another good news is, the Old DI 622 markII triggers nicely on NEX-6. However, have to switch to Red indicator and manual set flash.

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QUOTE(moonmoon88 @ Nov 27 2012, 12:36 AM)
Nice combination~ haha
Any one bought Sony apps?
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The actual weight of this combination is 900 grams. The 3 apps are FREE!!
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QUOTE(EvanKeat @ Nov 27 2012, 12:43 AM)
Check this link to assist you to download the free apps for your NEX-6 or NEX-5R

Download NEX-6/5R Apps Guide

Summaries here:
Step 1 – Go to https://account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.co...33;input.action
Step 2 – For Country/Region, select United States, and for State, select New York. Then fill up the rest.
Step 3 – Confirm your login e-mail address and password. Turn on your NEX, and enter Applications.
Step 4 – Connect to a wi-fi connection, and download the applications for free.

There are 4 applications available for download at the moment.

Photo Retouch – Photo editing application.
Direct Upload – Upload your photo to directly to Facebook from your camera.
Smart Remote control – Control your camera using PlayMemories Mobile.
Picture Effect - Combine 2 picture effects at the same time. (Example – Partial color RED + Partial color GREEN)
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Thanks. I guess these steps are for those without PSN or SEN Id's. Otherwise, like in my case can reuse the Playstation 3 ID for NEX.
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I feel that nowdays with network connected cameras, your actual photographic skills and tools will be tested more. This morning i attended a friends Marriage registration (ROM), gave NEX-6 a real life use and realized this.

Even before I could review the pics myself, others we already asking to share the photos, and taking out their mobile devices to transfer the pictures from Nex.So, In situations like this where the population is so used to phone cams, filters and instant uploads, you'd better get the pictures straight from the cam because nowdays, people don't like to wait and there's no where to hide.

By the way, The PZ1650 does make a slight Whirring noise when zooming. I could hear it when I reviewed the video back home. Reduce Wind Noise option was on. There seems to be a bug with NEX-6 Hanging, or menu buttons are frozen when deleting images (jpg+raw). I experienced this twice today. Apart from that, there was also instances where the Zoom lens didn't retract after i power off.

Well, I would like a feature/function to power off without retracting, so that it can save power and have a quicker startup. Hope Sony can enhance it... like pressing AEL+power off will turn off the power but Zoom lens remains extended, then when you power on again you can shoot instantly.

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QUOTE(merchant9 @ Nov 30 2012, 02:41 PM)
If we have a PS3 ID, can it be used with the NEX 6?
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YES, I used my existing PSN id for it

QUOTE(merchant9 @ Nov 30 2012, 02:59 PM)
How long should our first charge be? Must charge 8 hours?
I am not a fan of 3rd party products, not even lenses. So I prefer original. Sorry about it! smile.gif
Cant remember what's my hubby PSN ID, will have to wait till I'm home later.
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Yes, recommended to leave the batt on the charger for 8 hrs,1st time
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post Dec 1 2012, 01:55 AM

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Walking around..can u feel it? the merry season is coming..


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@ klcc.. force myself to stick to "Toy Camera :Warm" and see what i could get.. hmm.gif

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post Dec 1 2012, 11:42 AM

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OH... NEX-6 has no pre-flash. This means you don't need the Seagull SYK unit to trigger external flashes with NEX-6.

Im lovin this CAM more and more.
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post Dec 6 2012, 08:06 AM

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QUOTE(kennethmook @ Dec 6 2012, 12:16 AM)
Hi all, I'm newbie here, trying to getting a nex 6 and the sel55210 lens but I seem no ppl is talking about the sel55-210. Is this lens good?
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Hi, welcome. I have placed the 2 reviews of this lens on the 1st page. check them out wink.gif
http://www.photozone.de/sony_nex
Kurt review of Tamron 18200 NEX

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QUOTE(wKkaY @ Dec 5 2012, 07:04 PM)
I've been having problems with my NEX-6 and 16-50.

1) The camera "loses contact" with the lens sometimes. When this happens, the aperture becomes F/-- and power zoom doesn't work. After a few seconds, the lens does a foucusing dance and everything is ok again. This happens a few times an hour.

2) Sometimes when I switch off the camera, the lens doesn't retract.

I don't know if it's a lens or body problem cry.gif
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I've faced issue no 2) a few times before. So it seems like a recurring bug in the system..


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