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How To Clean a Sony NEX Camera

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We have not experienced any visible dust on our images yet. We always make sure that the camera is turned off before changing the lens. We also try to change it only when we are indoors. We've never used cleaning mode on the NEX so the video is quite helpful. From Sony's website: Clean the dust or debris on the image sensor by performing the automatic cleaning function of the camera. If dust remains, use a blower. Sony cannot honor the warranty if the user cleans the image sensor surface with a commercial solution. We recommend only using the blower to remove dust particles. If dust still remains even if you try the above, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Sony NEX-5N Family

Sony NEX E-mount Lens Roadmap Updated

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Eight New NEX Lenses Planned Here is the new NEX E-mount lens roadmap by Sony. It shows that there are eight new lenses coming within two years. There will be four new E-mount lenses in 2012 and four more planned for 2013. The chart above describes each upcoming lens but does not get into specifics. Here is the description and our best guess on focal length and aperture combination based on current Sony Alpha lenses: Sony G High Performance Standard Zoom - 16-50mm f/2.8? High Magnification Zoom - 18-250mm? Standard Zoom - 24-70mm? Wide Angle Zoom - 11-18mm? Large Aperture Standard Prime - 35mm f/1.8? Medium Magnification Zoom - 70-300mm? Medium Telephoto Prime - 85mm f/2.8? Thin Prime - 28mm f/2.8? Here is the complete Sony NEX lens roadmap which also shows the seven released Sony E-mount lenses . Current Sony E-mount lenses available for use with the NEX-3, NEX-5. NEX-C3. NEX-5N, NEX-7, NEX-VG10, NEX-VG20, and NEX-FS100. 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens (SEL18200) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom L

NEX-7 with 500mm F4 G SSM Lens

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Here is Sony's newest super telephoto lens for the Alpha mount on the NEX-7. The 500mm f/4 G SSM Lens is attached via the LA-EA2 lens adapter for the E-mount. The equivalent field of view on the combination above is 750mm. Key Features of the Sony 500mm Lens Longest-ever focal length G Lens from Sony Bright F4.0 aperture for superior light gathering Nano AR Coating on optical surfaces for flawless still images and HD video Compatible with SteadyShot INSIDE featured in all α cameras New SSM drive circuit for quick, accurate autofocus Rugged dust- and moisture-resistant design: ideal partner for SLT-A77 Enhanced handling and operability Here are the specs of the SAL500F40G lens. Key Specifications 500mm F4 G SSM Min. aperture F32 No. of aperture blades 9 (Circular aperture) Max. magnification ratio 0.135 Min. focus 4.0 m Filter diameter 42 mm (Exclusive) Dimensions (Diam. X L) 140 x 367.5 mm Weight (approx.) 3460 g Teleconverter compatibility Yes (1.4x: AF and MF Mode, 2x: MF mode)

Sony NEX-5N and Pentax K-01 Camera

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Sony NEX-5N vs Pentax K-01 Front View Here is the Sony NEX-5n with the Pentax K-01. They are only associated since they are mirrorless but that is where the relationship ends. The Pentax K-01 by Marc Newson is not really a Sony NEX competitor. It's closely related to the Pentax K-5 but without a viewfinder (optical nor optional evf) and autofocus speed. The K-01 and the K-5 use the Pentax K mount and share the same lens system. The K-01 loses the mirror box of the K-5 which makes it less expensive at $899 with the 40mm lens (60mm equivalent FOV) compared to $1300 for the K-5 with an 18-55mm lens. The closes Sony product is the SLT-A65 which is $1050 with the 18-55mm lens . Sony NEX-5N vs Pentax K-01 Top View Sony NEX-5N vs Pentax K-01 Back View

NEX-FS100 vs Arri Alexa-Panasonic AF101-Canon 5d II

Sony NEX-FS100 vs by Niklan B.e.M. Our German skills are based on Google Translate but if you are interested in filmmaking the video will be easy to translate. Niklas and his colleagues tested the Arri Alex, Canon EOS 5d Mark II, Panasonic AG-AF101 and the Sony NEX-FS100 in the following categories: Rolling Shutter Low Light Capability Dynamic Range Skin Tones Here is what Google Translate gave us when we entered the summary from the video: Panasonic AG-AF101 €5400 Poor Compression Lacked Detail Unnatural Look Canon EOS 5d Mark II €2500 Poor Compression Balanced Picture Good Dynamic Range Sony NEX-FS100 €5500 Good Compression Natural Look Good Dynamic Range Arri Alexa €50000 Best Compression Best Look Best Dynamic Range Thank you Niklas !

NEX-5N with Zeiss Contarex 115mm Tessar

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Here is Brian T's Sony NEX-5N with a Carl Zeiss Contarex 115mm f/3.5 Tessar macro bellows lens. The lens was produced between 1962 and 1972 and only 1500 were made. A Contarex to NEX E-mount adapter was used. from Brian: Surprisingly, it's pretty easy to hand hold with the bellows attached, holding the bellows in the left hand, and the camera in the right. It's super easy to focus using the bellows adjustment or on the lens. The bellows also pretty much removes the need for a tripod, as you can just support it on anything available for stabilization. NEX-5N with Zeiss Contarex 115mm f/3.5 Tessar Thanks Brian!

Dolomites and Sony NEX-5N with Kit Lens

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Here are some breathtaking photos from a Sony NEX-5N and the kit lens taken by photographer ApoJapo1. Beautiful light, great composition, and a very capable NEX-5N makes for excellent images. Sony NEX-5N Photos by ApoJapo1 Check out more pictures from ApoJapo1 . Thanks ApoJapo1!