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The '''Sony NEX-5''' is a [[digital camera]] launched on May 11 2010 <ref name="Sony Press Conference on YouTube">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzG_ZPbJGlg</ref>. It is a [[mirrorless interchangeable lens camera]] with the body of a common [[point-and-shoot camera]] but with the sensor size and features of an [[APS-C]]-sized [[Digital single-lens reflex camera]]. As of right now its major competitors in the market is the [[Micro Four Thirds system|micro 4/3]] standard created by [[Panasonic]] and [[Olympus Corporation|Olympus]] and a few low end [[Canon (company)|Canon]], [[Nikon]], and even Sony Alpha A-mounts<ref>http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/sony-alpha-nex-5/4505-6501_7-34098374.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r</ref>. The NEX-5 shoots 14.2 megapixel stills and has a 7&nbsp;[[Frame rate|fps]] continuous shotmode <ref name="sonystyle.com">http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666192716</ref>.
The '''Sony NEX-5''' is a [[digital camera]] launched on May 11 2010 <ref name="Sony Press Conference on YouTube">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzG_ZPbJGlg</ref>. It is a [[mirrorless interchangeable lens camera]] with the body of a common [[point-and-shoot camera]] but with the sensor size and features of an [[APS-C]]-sized [[Digital single-lens reflex camera]]. As of right now its major competitors in the market is the [[Micro Four Thirds system|micro 4/3]] standard created by [[Panasonic]] and [[Olympus Corporation|Olympus]] and a few low end [[Canon (company)|Canon]], [[Nikon]], and even Sony Alpha A-mounts<ref>http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/sony-alpha-nex-5/4505-6501_7-34098374.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r</ref>. The NEX-5 shoots 14.2 megapixel stills and has a 7&nbsp;[[Frame rate|fps]] continuous shotmode <ref name="sonystyle.com">http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666192716</ref>. It has the capibility to shoot full 1080p at 30 frames per second in [[AVCHD]] or 1080i at 30 fps in [[MPEG4]]


==Features==
==Features==

Revision as of 17:21, 9 April 2011

Sony NEX-5
Overview
TypeMirrorless interchangeable lens camera
Lens
LensSony E mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor23.4 × 15.6mm Exmor APS-C HD CMOS Sensor
Maximum resolution4592×3056 (14.2 megapixels)
Film speedAuto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Storage mediaMemory Stick Pro Duo, Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Focusing
Focus modesContrast-detection auto-focus, 25 multi-point, Centre-weighted, Flexible Spot
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesIntelligent Auto, Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Scene modes
Exposure meteringMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering modesMulti-segment, Centre-weighted, Spot
Flash
FlashExternal flash (bundled)
Shutter
Shutter speed range1/4000 - 30 sec, Bulb
Continuous shooting2.3fps, 7fps in speed priority mode
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptional external optical viewfinder
General
LCD screen3.0 in (76 mm) XtraFine TruBlack LCD, 920,000 pixels
Battery1650 mAh NP-FM500H Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
Dimensions111 mm × 59 mm × 38 mm
WeightApprox. 287 g (10.1 oz) (camera body, card and battery)

The Sony NEX-5 is a digital camera launched on May 11 2010 [1]. It is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with the body of a common point-and-shoot camera but with the sensor size and features of an APS-C-sized Digital single-lens reflex camera. As of right now its major competitors in the market is the micro 4/3 standard created by Panasonic and Olympus and a few low end Canon, Nikon, and even Sony Alpha A-mounts[2]. The NEX-5 shoots 14.2 megapixel stills and has a 7 fps continuous shotmode [3]. It has the capibility to shoot full 1080p at 30 frames per second in AVCHD or 1080i at 30 fps in MPEG4

Features

For its size the NEX-5 is a feature full product. It has many features found only in SLR Cameras but also some that are normally only found in point and shoots. The body of the NEX-5 is made out of a magnesium alloy that separates the NEX-5 from the less expensive polymer NEX-3. Also different from the NEX-3 is video quality. The NEX-5 can shoot in AVCHD 1080/60i HD. On the still photo front there is a 7 fps continuous shot. The DSLR APS-C sized sensor has a ISO sensitivity up to 12,800.[3]. The camera software has special features like twilight mode and sweep panorama. The latter lets the photographer sweep across a city-sky line or similar long view and have the photos automatically stitched into a JPEG image on camera.[4]

Lenses

The NEX-5 along with its sister, the NEX-3, and also the Sony Handycam NEX-VG10 use a new lens mount system developed by Sony for NEX series and known as the Sony E Mount. As of right now there are three available lenses: an all purpose 18-55 mm kit lens, an ultra wide pancake 16 mm lens, and a wide range 18-200 E mount lens.[5]

With the post-November 2010 Firmware version 3 installed, and by using the (roughly $200 USD) Sony LAEA1 adapter tube, the NEX series of cameras is able to electronically control the aperture and autofocus of 12 Sony A Mount lenses, and control the aperture of the other Sony/Minolta A Mount lenses with manual focus only.

Other, often inexpensive third party mechanical tube adapters are also now available. These third-party adapters enable the use of many Canon (non-EF), Contax G, M42 (Pentax/Mamiya etc screw mount), early Minolta MD, Nikon non-G, Pentax-K bayonet mount (includes Ricoh/Sears etc), T-mount (another screw mount) and Sony/Minolta AF ("A mount") lenses. The Nex flange focal distance is so short that it is possible to mount 45mm or longer-focal-length non-focusing enlarging lenses on the Nex body, with the use of an intermediate focusing helicoid behind them.

Only certain third-party Canon, Nikon and Pentax K mechanical adapters provide circular control rings that provide some mechanical control of the aperture of Nikon G, Pentax DA and Canon EF lenses. Nikon G, Pentax DA and Canon EF lenses do not have a mechanical aperture control ring on their lens barrels.

Model Definitions

The complete model number of NEX-3/5 series may include letter(s) at end. The definitions are:

A: Supplied with E 16mm single focus lens
D: Supplied with E 16mm single focus lens and E 18-55mm zoom lens
H: Supplied with E 18-200mm zoom lens
K: Supplied with E 18-55mm zoom lens
C: Not compatible with Eye-Fi function
B: Body color is black
P: Body color is pink
R: Body color is red
S: Body color is silver

For example, NEX-5CK/B is a NEX-5 supplied with E 18-55mm zoom lens, not compatible with Eye-Fi function, body color black.

References

  1. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzG_ZPbJGlg
  2. ^ http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/sony-alpha-nex-5/4505-6501_7-34098374.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r
  3. ^ a b http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666192716
  4. ^ http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/nex-compact-camera-system/range/nex-5 NEX-5
  5. ^ "E-mount lens: Sony Asia". Retrieved 2011-02-09.

External links

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