When you switch to Manual Focus mode, the NEX will give you a 7x or 14x live closeup to aid with focusing. This is obviously useful and when in this preview mode you can use the 4-way directional pad to move the preview around the scene (for example, if you wish to focus on an [...]
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7 Stunning Straps for your Sony NEX
I’m not too fond of neck straps and the one which comes with the NEX doesn’t fill me with much joy. In general, I find the problems are: that it places all the weight around your neck (admittedly, not a problem with the NEX) they tend to get in the way particularly if you bend [...]
10 Terrific Tripods for your NEX
The NEX cameras have a great ISO range, a handheld twilight mode, a fast prime lens and an optically-stabilised zoom but that doesn’t mean that you’ll never need the humble tripod. What you don’t need is a 3′ monster of a tripod like you need for your SLR. The NEX cameras are small, lightweight and quick [...]
10 Recommended Bags for your Sony NEX
The first thing anyone buys for their camera is something to carry it around in and keep it safe. If you bought your NEX online, the chances are that you didn’t order a case because you couldn’t figure out which one would fit your camera. I’ve done some research and asked several manufacturers for their [...]
NEX firmware update v0.2
Sony have just released the first update to the NEX firmware. This update fixes the following issues: 3D Sweep Panorama function has been added; Improvement of ‘normal’ 2D Sweep Panorama shooting; Decreased power drain when the camera is switched off; Quicker start-up in low-light conditions. The headline feature is obviously the 3D Sweep Panorama functionality [...]
Cokin filters on a Sony NEX
The Cokin filter system seems to work fine on the Nex cameras. I used the 49mm adapter ring on my 18-55mm lens (I think the 16mm lens uses the same filter diameter). You do need to remove the lens hood first though, even if it is reversed. It’s great to be able to use my [...]
NEX Size Comparison
A quick visual comparison of the NEX-5 compared to the a200 SLR and W80 compact
International HDR day… with your Sony NEX
Tomorrow, Saturday 26th June, is International HDR Day! As I’ve said before, I’m not a huge fan of the overcooked HDR style which either removes all shadows from the image or makes the sky so unnaturally dark that the ground appears to be the light source! However, I’m getting ahead of myself. HDR what now? [...]
Sony NEX-5 instructional video
Sony have released a very informative instructional video for the NEX-5. It’s well worth watching if you’ve pre-ordered one of the NEX cameras.
What is a NEX for?
Looking back, there are many times in my life when I would have used a NEX-like camera system. Here are some situations when the main features of the NEX would have been advantageous: Light NEX cameras are perfect for travelWhen traveling around Australia and New Zealand for 4 months, we couldn’t justify the weight of [...]
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