We’re moving house at the moment and it occurred to me that the Sony NEX-3/5 would be the perfect camera for real estate agents. Impressive photographs, virtual tours, walkthroughs etc are becoming essential if you want to sell or rent your house in the current house market. Here’s how a NEX camera can save you [...]
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First Weekend with the NEX-5: Handling
The start-up time (as noted everywhere) is a little slow compared to most DSLRs but I found that the large power switch is perfectly located near your thumb. As you pick up the camera with your right hand, it is very easy to flick the power switch on with your thumb, saving you a few [...]
Why you should buy the 18-55 lens
There are currently 2 lenses available for the E-mount used by the Sony NEX cameras: a 16mm f/2.8 prime and a 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 zoom. The 16mm kit is cheaper by about £40/$50 but here’s some reasons why I think you should opt for the 18-55 zoom: A fixed prime can open up a different [...]
NEX-5: Initial Impressions
I haven’t had a chance to take my NEX-5 out for a serious shooting session so here’s a few impressions I got from playing around last night: It’s small but heavier than you’d expect. Certainly very solidly built. The all-metal construction gives the 18-55 a great feel, completely unlike any kit lens I’ve used before. [...]
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 [...]