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alpha NEX-5 Compact Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera w/18-55mm Zoom Lens (Black) |  | Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
List Price: $699.99
Buy New: $689.99
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Seller: 10dulkar_33
Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 1670
Media: Electronics
Optical Zoom: 3
Maximum Resolution: 14.2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 5
MPN: NEX-5K/B
Model: NEX5K/B
UPC: 027242797505
EAN: 0027242797505
ASIN: B003MPWBB6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera | | • | Tiltable 3.0" LCD | | • | 1080/60i Full HD movies |
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Product Description
The performance of a DSLR, in about half the size and weight.5 The NEX-5 is the interchangeable lens camera that goes wherever you do. Enjoy Full HD 1080/60i movies,2 astounding low-light pictures, continuous shooting up to 7 fps, incredible panorama shots, and Live View on a tilting 3.0-inch6 LCD. Smallest in class
This is the world's smallest interchangeable lens digital still camera (as of April 2010). We removed the conventional mirror box, AF sensor and viewfinder, reducing the flange back distance from 44.5 mm to 18 mm. The result has all the quality of an a DSLR, but is 48% smaller and 49% lighter than our a230. Interchangeable lenses
Compatible with Sony's E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed specifically for a compact interchangeable lens cameras. Opens up a world of creative options. APS-C size HD image sensor
The same sensor format that Sony builds into the full-sized a DSLRs. With 13 times the area of the typical3 image sensor, APS-C makes the difference between snapshots and photographs, delivering an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds. First in class with 1080/60i movies
This is the world's first interchangeable lens still camera with 1080/60i AVCHD Full HD, exactly the same resolution and frame rate as most broadcast and cable HDTV channels. Records in 1080/60i AVCHD format, 1080/30p high definition in PC-friendly MP4 format and standard definition 480/30p in MP4 format.2 14.2 megapixel resolution
You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the APS-C sensor size and Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise. Up to 7 frames per second
Capture the decisive moment in sports and get the ideal baby photo. Up to
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 good camera for R&E September 6, 2010
Aleksey Klochkov (San Francisco, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I picked this camera for documenting research and development. I had a few initial requirements: "bulb" mode, variable angle display, easy to operate manual focus, easy to operate combination of aperture and shutter speed, because I have to take pictures in extremely low light (high voltage corona glow). Not only the camera looks scientific, it performs like one.
The camera interface is very intuitive, despite a whole lot of features. The fact that the flash is separate from the camera makes an additional benefit: I use it mostly for close ups, and the flash would be turned off all the time, anyway. Again, the convenience of manual focus is most important feature for me.
 Great camera but awful software on XP September 4, 2010
David D. Grossman (Northern California)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I agree with all the 5 star reviews in every respect except one... The PMB software that is provided by Sony will not run properly on Windows XP. The effect is that I can take wonderful HDTV movies, but on XP I can't see them. Of course I contacted the Sony chat line and after nearly 2 hours of friendly but useless advice I was told that PMB is guaranteed to run on XP Service Pack 1, but not on Service Pack 3. I pointed out that anyone who is maintaining an XP system would be up to Service Pack 3. Furthermore, this camera was released long after XP Service Pack 3 became mandatory. So it is highly misleading to say on the Sony website that PMB runs on XP. Sony Help shrugged this off, so I read the warranty and discovered that there is no warranty for the software. But, since PMB doesn't run on XP, I reluctantly moved over to a Vista machine where PMB worked properly.
desperately needs software change for video function and 50mm 1.4 or 1.8 lens addition August 26, 2010
Peter Y.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
pro: very good fotos, great low light performance / nice fotos with high ISO, nice features like panorama, HDR, anti motion blur; cool design, small and lightweight camera.
surprise: extremely loud shutter despite the fact that there is no mirror which would create noise.
con: big zoom lens on small camera makes for a big unit once again. Sony hopefully introduces a small 50mm lens soon.
film/video mode: just awful !!! you cannot determine a focus field to be able to focus on a desired subject, you cannot set the aperture, etc. ... frankly you can do nothing at all! Any kind of manual control is disabled in video mode. The camera just focuses on everything or anything, completely oblivious of your wants. You can be happy if by coincidence it hits your target under extreme or low light conditions. For instance if you frame a photo with shadowy and sunny areas, it will focus on the sunny area providing more contrast and leaves your subject in the shadow area out of focus. Sony promises creative control and blurred background for videos - you cannot achieve it, you cannot control it, because of all those limitations. It's a pity, because resolution, colour, sharpness and rolling shutter would be great - but the camera is more or less set to a point and shoot video performance.
Terrific Camera ~ Sony NEX-5 August 18, 2010
Robert Kelly (Mexico (until we return to Texas))
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The new Sony NEX-5 DSLR is worth the wait and the money. I photograph choral groups in less than ideal lighting settings. The NEX 5 handles low-light shots extremely well (particularly when flash cannot be used). Speaking of the flash attachment...some reviews have been critical that it's not integrated into the camera itself. Easy fix...keep it attached (simple). However, to date, I have used the flash very little.
I purchased the NEX-5 with the 18-55 lens. It is responsive and quick to focus. In addition, the on/off switch can be left on...and after your preset time, it goes to a standby setting. This is worth a lot because you are not constantly powering up the camera. Yes, this tends to drain the battery more quickly, but I carry two fully charged batteries with me at all shoots.
The NEX 5 does not have an included view-finder. There has been some criticism of this "lack", however, for most (since the LCD screen is stunningly clear) that's basically a non-issue.
I have had both a DSLR and a digital Point and Shoot. This, for me, is an ideal camera. I have the benefits of the DSLR (and more) without the bulk...and have more options and better photographs than can be generally shot with the Point and Shoot. I needed/wanted a camera that's easy to carry, has only a few lens options, and takes great shots. This, for me, is it. If I have so many lens choices...by the time I can exchange the lens, the photo opportunity is gone.
It shoots stunning video; even handheld....the stereo built-in microphones are quite good too. While shooting video, the camera will adjust to variant lighting as you pan through your shot. When using the telephoto zoom (in/out), there is NO sound...and it is not picked up by the inboard microphones. Yeah...
The PMB software that comes with the Sony NEX 5 is fairly good...and of course, recognized the RAW file type. Adobe is going to release (soon) an update for their RAW support in CS5 and Lightroom 3 to accommodate RAW files from the Sony NEX 5. For me, unless you do major photo work, you likely will find that the JPEG is of high enough quality to use for most purposes.
The software based controls (vs. dials) does take getting used to. Once you have, there is little difficulty/problem using it.
With 14.2 mega-pixels...the camera takes superb still photos with far greater depth of field than I have seen in many digital cameras.
The NEX-5 is not for everyone. If at all possible, try it out first and see the results for yourself before you purchase. I am thoroughly pleased with my choice...and have no problems recommending it to others.
Not so hot stuph:
* I do wish I could turn off ALL sounds. When photographing in quiet(er) environments, this can be a distraction and an issue.
* Eager for the new G lens to be released for additional telephoto capabilities.
* For me, the ability to take 3D panorama shots (with Sony's new firmware upgrade) is nice, but not important to me.
Perfect for someone migrating from a point and shoot August 5, 2010
Hease (Ohio)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've owned 3 or 4 digital point and shoots over the last decade but this was my first interchangeable lens camera. I can't say enough great things about it. I've only had it for a month now but all the benefits the reviews talk about are spot on. The major critique deals with the menu buttons being buried (since the small size limits the number of physical buttons on the camera). I have to say that as I am learning about more features I can see why they make the critique, but I've also learned how to change those settings pretty quickly. For my purposes the tradeoff between the number of buttons is definitely worth it for the small form factor. And the movies are incredible!
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