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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]