Update: Sony NEX 3 now also in stock in the US.
Jessops (UK) already has the Sony NEX 5 in stock:
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this thing is so ugly
Depends on whether one uses a camera to make a fashion statement or one uses a camera primarily to take photographs.
Don’t underestimate the aesthetics of a product. How you feel about the tool you use also affect your overall performance.
in reality it looks better than on photos
+ it doesn’t feel like a cheap plastic toy
It looks fine. Just really plain. Not elite, not ugly, not pretty, not low-quality either. Its suitable to its task.
This will flop. It is too expensive and useless. Why would you need small sensor, compact camera and interchangeable lens? There are better DSR for the same price.
Because the DSLR i so very big that you don´t bring it with you. I you buy the kit, then you could have the NEX 5 with 16mm pancake i your right pocket, and ind your left pocket you could have the zoom lens. In your bag you could have an adaptor and a sony lens. BTW you will be able to buy adapror for canon, nikon signa ect. lens. You could also have your fullframe camera in the bag, or later a new7 that uses the same E-mount lens. Sigma DP1 and 2 makes small cameras with big sensor. But with Nex 3 the price is down, and many the E-mount lens is not good enough yet, but the sensor is bigger than in Canon 7D. And your cute red NEX 3 with 16mm don´t shout paparazzi. Ohh. and better video options than in most DSLRs.
Well, if you are that worried about the size, but you still want to carry your bag with the lenses, then I find that a bit weird. On the other hand, if you need the small but good compact camera, buy Panasonic LX3 or the new LX4 and you’re sorted. it’s wide enough and fast enough for everything you want. If you need something for a more professional work, you then carry your DSLR. I stick yo what I said.. This won’t sell.
The LX3 doesn’t do DOF like this does. You can’t take a portrait with the LX3 and have a blurred background. They’re two different cameras where the Sony has some really creative focus options all thanks to the larger format. What makes it interesting is the small body and APS-C size sensor combo. Other than that, I really don’t care for Sony cameras.
I have no idea what you’re talking about.
The NEX-5 has a APS-C sized sensor, and as far as initial tests have gone, it also has impressive high ISO performance.
Thatt doesn’t mean anything. Check the numbers at the end of the year when Canon and Nikon release their compacts. Btw, I wouldn’t really trust the numbers from a site called – sony alpha rumours. If you know anything about the promotion, you’d know that these sites are just extended PR departments. This is how you promote the brand these days. By constantly spreading some rumours and keep the brand name active.
Zack, you said that they wouldn’t sell. Even before they are available, they are selling – if you note TWO of the models are in the top 10. That is NOW zack – not in some hypothetical never never land when your dreamed-of products are on sale. What I can say is WHAT competition – I don’t have to wait to see what’s happening now. You can’t just dodge and weave like that zack – you said they wouldn’t sell and they ARE selling. Also, if we are in the business of attacking the veracity of sources, then let’s check out who YOU are – you sound like a troll that has been planted into chatrooms by the competition.
Finally, although the link is posted on Sony Alpha Rumors, does anyone in their right mind think for a second that they manufactured the website the link points to? It’s http://bcnranking.jp/category/subcategory_0008.html
It will sell because someone will buy anything. It has the word sony on the side but yes its ugly and i find these cameras pointless. Mind though im a photography student wanting to be a full time pro so if in going to carry a bag its going to have a slr with lenses, if not a point and shoot will do. For some this could be usefull i guess but balancing any long lens on that body will be akward and uncomfortable.
I have to agree with the ‘flop’ sentiments. I look at it and I just can’t come up with any reason for it – maybe it’s the seemingly poor ergonomics – a slab with a grip and lenses that seem out of balance – and that’s just looking at it. Maybe it’s different in hand??? And what about the images it makes?
im sure the images are great. Sony can produce good camera sensors that we know and same goes for lenses. Thing is just ugly as hell and does not look comfortable. Lucky for me im sure my camera shop will get some in and ill get to borrow one for a while if i want.
I had the opportunity to try it at the Sony store here in Paris couple of weeks ago and I can tell you that it fits quite naturally in your hands and is well balanced, even with a heavy Alpha lens (CZ 24-70) plus adapter. Taking advantage from the tilting screen you can hold the thing pretty close to your waist and look at the screen from above, as you would do with a medium format such as a film Hasselblad.
As far as I am concerned, this apply to NEX-5 only. I found NEX-3 much less comfortable and ergonomic with its less pronounced grip (the battery is enclosed in the grip and it is parallel to the screen in NEX-3 and perpendicular to it in NEX-5).
Wow, you guys sure go on appearances and conjecture a lot. How about reading some reviews, and checking image tests – such as you can do on http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
Not saying I’m the ultimate resource or anything – just a guy who’ll get off his *** as do some research before blabbing on. BTW, I’ll offer opinion on one point – and it’s simply that I think the chrome NEX 5 looks great!
C’mon man, this thing is almost £600! For this money you can do..much much better. I mean, you cna even buy Canon 550 for this price. It’s silly.
Ths thing isn’y ugly! It’s sexiest camera on the market today. Nex-5 has metal body and lenses are metal too. You just have to see it in person, touch it to realize how incredibly sexy the camera looks and feels.
It will sell more than all m 4/3s combined (as it already is in Japan) just for looks!
Dpreview loved the image quality from these cameras, but thought that the controls were poor. It seems that there are a lot of button presses to alter settings and that the menus do not remember where you were when you last accessed them (unlike all DSLRs that I know of and most advanced compacts -including Sony Cybershots!). This must be a concern for anyone who wants either of them as a smaller, carry-anywhere alternative to their DSLR system.
My other concern is with the sizes of the lenses required for any APS-C system (actually, I don’t consider most of the micro-4/3rds zoom lenses to be pocketable). The Sony 16mm pancake lens is a good start, but there would need to be a 30-35mm pancake and perhaps a short telephoto lense available before I would consider buying into the system.
It make me laugh that all the Sony Alpha mount owners (I won’t use the ‘f@nb*y’ tag), are so busy defending these cameras weaknesses. What do they have invested in the system? The E-mount to Alpha adapter that has been announced will not auto-focus Alpha mount lenses, therefore they are effectively in the same position as the owners of any other camera system, now that Rayqual have announced their forthcoming third-party to E-mount adapters!
“The E-mount to Alpha adapter that has been announced will not auto-focus Alpha mount lenses” – not true. It was announced that it will AF, though the firmware update shall be required. Somewhere around the summer.
Yes, sorry, mis-read that. Didn’t see the “currently” in the description of its ability to focus SAM/SSM lenses (obviously won’t be able to focus screw drive lenses).
Whether it will be able to focus Alpha mount lenses with any speed (i.e. considerably faster than the Olympus micro-4/3rds bodies can focus regular 4/3rds lenses) remains to be seen. I think that the comment made elsewhere about the Olympus system will probably hold true. There will be little point buying Alpha mount lenses unless you are already a Sony DSLR user.
The fact still remains that it is a shame that Sony hasn’t implemented more external controls (or perhaps a touch screen). NEX 7 for ‘enthusiasts’?
See how easy it iis to change ISO on youtube clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th2FjouvgOs
I find it interesting that so many people are so willing to enthusiatically trash the NEX cameras without any basis in fact. What’s with that? It doesn’t make me laugh – it makes me concerned that there are so many fanboys of Canikon out there who are either too fannish, or simply can’t get off their butts to look at the information
No, not because of that. It’s really is because of some fundamental issues. What is the market for this camera? Professionals? Nope. Semi-Professionals? Nope. Now, for everyone else, to pay 600 pounds is just ridiculous. Video is not better than of any DSLR or micro third like Panasonic.
So, it is only because you can change lenses? My point is, if you are bothered with interchangeable lenses, you’re not bored with size of a camera. What you are interested in is the size of the sensor, ergonomics etc.
Honestly, and I said it earlier, if you looking for a great compact and you’re ready to splash that money, than buy Leica.. At least, 3 years down the line, you’ll be able to sell it to any Leica aficionado. And for almost the same amount of money .
I’d rather see Sony attack Video DSLR market where SOny actually have more experience. At least more than NIkon. I’m not biased at all.
Here in the US Nex is cheaper than m 4/3 — especially Nex-3 is cheapest. Nex-5 is only $100 more. The prices are in the range of high-end p&s and superzoom cameras here.
Nex has AF and auto-exposure during video (DSLRS don’t)
Nex is much smaller than DSLRs even with the kit lens.
Nex IQ is suprior to even $1800 APSCs models (7D and D300s).
Low-light performance is way better than p&s, despite the fact the size is only slightly larger.
There is a huge market for Nex and it will sell more than you can imagine; it will be a huge sucess. Look at Japan’s top 10 and there are 3 version Nex’s there already, despite the fact it was released two weeks ago in japan.
Well, promotion can do wonders. But to say that ‘Nex IQ is suprior to even $1800 APSCs models (7D and D300s).’ You lost me right there. Let’s just say that we agree to totally disagree.
Hi Zack. I sold my 3 month old Canon 550D (I got 85% of new price) to buy this Nex 5. Actually I am not sure if I should buy a 550D again or a NEX5. I had been thinking of buying a Canon 5D mark 2, but. I wantes video with 50 frames and I went for Canon 7D. I was not happy with 7D – Sold it (I got 90%) and got 550D. I was very happy. Maby the focus system was not so advanced, but my pictures came out MUCH more sharp with same lens. (so say a bad lens is better with a bad sensor – Maby that was the reason, but I think the filter infront of the sensor was the problem, and I think Canon fixed it before 550D came) I have just put an offer of $3400 on an auction with Nikon D700 kit. I have looked at ISO samples fron NEX 5 and I am sure I can accept the quality. I would not accept the quality from any samples from the micro Four Thirds cameras I have seen. I am no pro – I am one of those guys of there that had a doughter 3 years ago. A happy family father woh want to save the good memories. Who prints the pictures in 2×2 meters? Not me! But I know that pictures taken with Nokia N95 looks great on the 2″ screen and not om at 50″ plasma. Future is around the corner, and I know we will wathc memories on large screens in the near future. Therefor I also bough a Canon HV20 3 years ago and it is still gives me fantastic fotage. I Canon HFS21 had progressive scan or better low light proformance or just in any way better video than my HV20 than I would pay twice to get it. And if just the Panasonic SD707 didn´t have the blue/turkish problem. Its not that I walk in money. I have sold ny HIFI to get camera and camcorders. I don´t want to run around wiyh anything bigger than Canon HV20 or 7D. I would like a small cheap looking camera with high proformance. I feel people is a littele more shy when I pull out a big camera. For now its 50/50 for me. I wil buy the NEX 5 or 550D again. Then I hope Canon will bring camcorders with progressive scan at PMA like NEX 7. And maby a 35+ bitrate. With the possibilitiy to readout directly form the sensor via HDMI to a capture card. Remember what dpreview erote “We could easily see the score increasing by 10 percent if the user interface was re-worked.” And to Canon: Bring the APS-H 1.3x mirrorless, then I will find some more to sell
So, now we’re supposed to buy a Leica – or so says Zack. Who has that kind of money – do you Zack? Some people live in the real world, and want a decent camera now Zack, at a realistic price. Honestly, where is your head?
Also Zack why should we buy something just so we can sell it? Will the losses equal the cost of the NEX in the first place? Do you know? Why the shower of nonsense. In the meantime, let’s think about REAL things Zack, such as how the Leica’s video is, or how it performs in twilight mode, or autostitch, or HDR?? What about it Zack? How do the Canikon units compare? What? Nothing to say on matters of reality – or realistic performance? Maybe you’ll concoct something in your dreamworld about something that doesn’t exist, and tell everyone to wait for that!!!! Unbelievable!
What a bunch of nonsense. Read your post again. Nkon D90 is a way superior than this camera. It also costs around 100 dollars more. If you like hybrid stuff, great. Buy them and shut your face, but don’t insult me here idiot. before you compare cameras, fact by fact. Also, Jesper said that he sold 550D to buy this camera for video. For video???? 550D has GREAT video, same as 7D. But, yeah, let’s ignore it and talk out of our asses. Rob, chill out. Leica I was telling you about costs less than this cam anyway. And selling price is important precisely because you don’t have money to buy new stuff every 2 years or so. And we do buy news stuff every 2 years, technology is changing too fast. It’s a new world, selling value is important. DId I say that earlier? I didn’t? Ok, read again. Selling value is important. You know..in capitalism. IN the meantime you make films and take pics. Salut
Now a there are both roumors up for a 5D Mark III, Canon APS-H 1.3x mirrorless and the possibility of a new D700. Therefor I think I will wait a few months. I have a Cancon 450D and I am pleased with the RAW pictures from it. I told myself that if I use the amount of money a FF cost then it should be able to shoot god video as 5D mark 2. D700 don´t so I think I will skip this option, though it makes fantastic stills..
No,. don’t wait. Listen to Rob and buy Sony and all the lenses and wait 2 years and then sell them or give them to someone.
Please keep a nice tone everybody. Non of you are idiots! I didnt sell the 550D because of video, but more because its too big to be ready in my pocket. Also I lige to stay more annonym with a small house. The NEX 5 with 16 mm looks like a compact camera.. There are pro and con with the 550D video against NEX 5. I like the mpeg2 bitrate (around 48mbps) from 550D but I belive that NEX5 has autofocus i videomode with E-mount lens´. The big issue with NEX 5 is that it fits in may pocket and is allways with me anyWhere. I know that I don´t bring 550D everytime and often it stays in my bag og car. Rememcer that some of the world best pictures was not taken with the best cameras. I belive the E-mount lens is not as good as the lens from any Canon 550 kit, but how good is a good lens that stays in your car? Maybe I wil buy both and sell my 450D.. And I guess I will buy NEX 7 in september. Tomorrow I get anwser about the D700. If I should chose between Nex 5 og 550D its still around 50/50 maybe 51% to NEX 5.