Sony Alpha NEX-3 Compact Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera w/16mm Lens (Silver)- 14.2 Mpix

 

Sony Alpha NEX-3 Compact Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera w/16mm Lens (Silver)- 14.2 Mpix

 

By : Sony
Price : $529.95

Product Description

Style: With Wide Angle Lens
From the Manufacturer
Sony has engineered an impressively little camera that takes incredibly very good photographs. In fact, the a NEX-three camera has all excellent of a DSLR in about half the size and weight. Pulling off this minor miracle took some clever innovations in glass, silicon and software program code. Sony Alpha NEX-three Overview and Highlights Larger Sensor, Improved Photos
In technical terms, the APS-C image sensor is approximately 13 occasions the size of the typical sensor. In human terms, you will be taking photographs, not snapshots. The bigger sensor signifies softer backgrounds, for alot more desirable portraits. You will see superior into the dark just after sunset, and all your images will benefit from 14.two-megapixel resolution. The NEX-five and NEX-3 are equipped with a highly effective new 14.2-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, specially tuned to deliver uncompromising nevertheless-photo and movie image good quality. Equal in surface location and performance to the substantial, APS-C image sensors put to use in Sony's acclaimed a method digital SLR cameras, it gives exceptionally wealthy tonal gradation and accurate-to-life color. Proprietary Sony processing technologies are also incorporated straight into the sensor, assuring clean, low-noise signal output and ultra high-speed data transfer. World's Smallest and Lightest
The NEX-three delivers the top quality of a DSLR in a camera that's ready to go wherever you go. In fact, this is the world's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera (as of April 2010). It really is roughly half the size and weight of Sony's smallest, lightest DSLR, the a230. Equipped with an image sensor that is 13 occasions the size of the typical compact camera's sensor, a NEX cameras turn snapshots into photographs. The bigger sensor suggests pictures with softer background that make your topic stand out and spectacular low-light shots. Expect Extra from a CameraSony has consistently recognized that a digital camera could take photos in approaches that film cameras never ever dreamed of. That is why we've developed new capabilities to take your photography additional than ever. These incorporate Sweep Panorama, Auto HDR, Handheld Twilight and Anti Motion Blur modes. Thanks to their powerful Exmor CMOS image sensor and BIONZ image processing engine, both these cameras can provide high-speed continuous shooting at up to 7 fps (approx.) in Speed Priority Continuous mode, and at up to 2.3 fps (approx.) in Continuous Advance mode. In addition, their 10-second self-timer also has a three-shot continuous shooting setting.
Hand-held Twilight Mode takes six shots at high speed when the shutter is pressed, and then aligns and merges them into a single image, drastically reducing the graininess and noise that can degrade image excellent when shooting in really low light. Combined with the outstanding low-noise overall performance of the Exmor CMOS image sensor, it lets you take exceptionally clear, wonderful, nighttime pictures without the need of working with a tripod or flash. Like Hand-held Twilight mode, Anti Motion Blur mode makes use of exclusive Sony image evaluation and alignment technologies to mix six shots into a single image. Excellent for low-light and telephoto shooting, it makes it hassle-free to get clear pictures that capture the mood and atmosphere of the moment. HD MovieCapture vivid, lifelike HD films in the Computer-friendly MP4 format. The NEX-3 provides you a choice of 720/30p high definition or regular definition 480/30p.
A single-touch recording means there's no need to fumble with menu settings when you want to shoot a film--recording can be began or stopped basically by pressing the devoted Movie button. When you are shooting movies in AF mode with an E-mount lens, the camera smoothly adjusts focus and exposure in response to alterations in the scene, and you can use the manage wheel to instantaneously adjust exposure compensation on the fly. If desired, you can also preselect white balance and Creative Style settings before movie recording begins. Though lots of recent video cameras incorporate high-power zoom lenses, none can match the framing flexibility and creative freedom of interchangeable lenses. With the NEX-five and NEX-three, you get a choice of dedicated E-mount lenses for wide-angle, regular zoom, and high-power zoom shooting, optional ultra wide-angle and fisheye converters, and--through a very simple mount adaptor--the complete range and planet-class optics of the a digital SLR lens lineup. Sophistication Produced Rather simple
Some cameras bristle with knobs, buttons and dials. The NEX-three replaces them with a basic turn-and-click Manage Wheel and a pair of Soft Keys. These give you very easy access to the complete power of digital photography. To make understanding even less complicated, Sony includes an On-Screen Aid Guide and On-Screen Recommendations. iAuto mode automatically applies exposure values and Scene Selection modes that are optimized to suit every scene. What's additional, they combine this full-auto convenience with a Background Defocus Control function that lets you get pleasure from 1 of the biggest inventive advantages of interchangeable lens photography--the potential to defocus the background to make your main topic stand out from the scene. Just press and rotate the control wheel to set the level of background defocusing you want--it is painless and intuitive due to the fact you can confirm the level of defocusing on the LCD monitor in actual-time. In addition to simple Aid Guide knowledge, these cameras are also equipped with built-in shooting recommendations. The guidelines offer specifics relevant to the current shooting scenario or mode choice, and are created with both newbies and even more advanced users in mind. Two forms of tip are supplied: 1) helpful hints about particular types of subject and scene, and two) ideas on general photographic method. Considering that the complete library of shooting tips can also be accessed by way of the Camera menu and viewed as a single guidebook, it's like getting a total photography tutorial built proper into your camera.
The key menu capabilities six clearly labeled icons that can be selected just by rotating and pressing the control wheel. Inside, regular scrolling menus supply quick access to settings for shooting and playback functions, as nicely as a host of other user preferences and camera settings. The wide-screen format of the LCD monitor also contributes to enhanced menu legibility, so text and icons are at all times straightforward to see and select. The Creativity of Modifying LensesThe beauty of SLR photography is the ability to alter lenses to match your shooting scenario. Now Sony brings that beauty to a compact camera. The NEX-3 offers you a selection of dedicated E-mount lenses, plus a choice of 28 A-mount lenses through an adaptor, sold separately.
The performance of a DSLR devoid of the size and weight. The NEX-3 stands apart as the world's smallest interchangeable lens camera.3 Encounter gorgeous HD movies,1 astounding low-light photos, continuous shooting up to 7 fps, extraordinary panorama shots, and Live View on a tilting three" LCD4.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 6.7 x 4.7 inches ; 1.8 pounds


• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)


• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.


• ASIN: B003MPSING


• Item model number: NEX3A/S
  

Buyer Evaluations

I'm knowledgeable with 35mm SLRs and Digital Point Shoot cameras, and I recently purchased this camera (Sony NEX-three with 18-55mm lens) for the reason that I have been disappointed with the good quality of photographs I can obtain with Digital Point Shooters. Getting been originally spoiled by my Nikkormat and Minolta 35mm cameras I found myself taking fewer and fewer images on my smaller Digital cameras simply for the reason that the photographs were just OK. So, with some critical life events coming in the next couple of years I decided to upgrade, yet I dreaded the thought of carrying around a bulky and heavy DSLR.
The NEX-3 has solved this problem for me: Excellent photos, remarkable indoor photos commonly with no flash needed, and substantially greater portability than a DSLR.
Before acquiring I read the reviews and noted some were in particular essential of the user interface Sony designed for the NEX series, so when I went to the store to attempt one I was expecting the worst. Instead, I found the NEX to have an extremely sophisticated and seductive interface, considerably improved than any of the Digital Point Shoot cameras I've had. I repeat, the interface is essentially seductive. Now, if you compare the interface to a DSLR you will promptly see that the controls are not continually visible and at-hand, they must be pulled up on the screen by way of the menu buttons. Subsequently, I do not advocate this as a "downgrade from DSLR" camera till you have tried a single in person. Even so, with my SLR knowledge I was pleased to see the animated representation of the P-A-S-M knob. And once "A" (aperture priority) is selected, for instance, the aperture adjustment is directly offered as portion of the viewfinder display. The interface is immediately recognizable to any one with DSLR/SLR experience.
The second thing that struck me although testing the camera at the store was how speedy it is. It powers up extremely fast, and the delay amongst shots is better than any digital point shoot I've noticed.
Based on these in-shop observations and the regularly strong critiques regarding picture excellent, I decided to invest in the NEX.
There are several cool and revolutionary capabilities on the NEX that I've not encountered prior to, and I will mention the two I believe most consumers will uncover beneficial.
- The panoramic photo feature will knock your socks off. The camera automatically captures a series of images though you pan from 1 side to the other (or up-down) and then stitches the images together into a single panoramic photo. This performs rather properly, and is pretty helpful for several outdoor scenes.
- The integration with Eye-Fi wireless SD memory cards tends to make for a fairly good automated transfer of your photographs to your laptop or computer and to web based sharing web pages. When I am shooting in my residence the photographs are uploaded suitable then, even though I am shooting. If I'm away from household then when I return I merely turn on the camera and the photos automatically upload and right after a minute of idle time the camera shuts off. If you decide to purchase a Sony NEX I strongly suggest you contemplate obtaining an Eye-Fi wireless SD card.
Upon acquiring the camera I left the subsequent day for a trip to Colorado for a wedding and to pay a visit to close friends and loved ones. Every person that saw the camera was enthralled with it. My daughters quickly took to it and snapped many superb photos working with it. My wife's reaction during the return trip: "That camera has currently paid for itself!"
Other facts:
- I'm receiving about 300 photographs on a battery charge, and will possibly invest in an additional battery within 6 months or so.
- The high resolution view screen is portion of the secret to liking the camera. You get instant satisfaction from seeing the good image high quality.
- The flash is workable but will not impress any individual with DSLR encounter. I hope Sony comes out with an improved version.
- If Sony introduces a typical lens (30mm) it will be tempting, due to the fact it might let the camera to be quickly carried in a coat pocket.
- I don't take a lot of videos, but the NEX-3 video is rather fine and will suffice for any objective I will ever have.
I extremely suggest this camera for a person upgrading from a Digital Point Shoot.

I just purchased this camera a week ago. I wanted to upgrade from a point and shoot and head into the DSLR globe. It's just a hobby for me. I am not a skilled and honestly don't know as well significantly about cameras. I had in my mind that I was going to go get a Nikon D5000. I had read lots of evaluations and that camera got pretty solid evaluations for a person who was new to the DSLR planet. I went into the store and did not like the really feel of the camera. I am 5'1 and have fairly smaller hands. I felt that the D5000 was bulky and heavy for me. I believed I would not want to carry some thing like that around. The store clerk showed me the Sony NEX-3 and explained what it was. He spoke quite highly of it and stated for someone like me it would be a awesome camera. I purchased it and have been playing about with it. I am not particular I am going to keep it. I truly liked applying the Macro setting on my point and shoot for taking photos of flowers to get just a tiny even more detail. The macro setting on this camera is not wonderful. My point and shoot does a improved job and there is not a macro lens out however for this camera to my understanding. I do not feel that I have really considerably control more than the camera when it really is in particular settings. The camera will disable particular capabilities when you are applying specific settings. Some thing as simple as wanting to shoot in black and white is disabled. My point and shoot can do that in any setting. I dont realize why I cant in this camera. I can't modify the concentrate location in most of the settings which I do not like. Thus the camera focuses on what it desires to whether than what you intended unless you are in PASM. I am not skilled however with working with the PASM settings but would like to understand and I am not sure this is the camera to learn on. The camera does not have a lot of buttons, it's all built into the LCD. It can take a couple of minutes to transform the settings and you have to push like 6 buttons to get to it so you can miss your shot if you want to transform a thing and need to do it rapidly. I will say that this camera does take amazing photographs and is definitively an upgrade in that respect from my point and shoot. It takes awesome pictures in low light. I haven't even used the screw on flash due to the fact I dont really feel like I have required it. The other con is the battery life. It really is awful. I rate it about a 3. If you are going to be out all day I would have a backup. They expense about $80. The manual says you can shoot about 300 photographs. That's not quite much. Overall, I do consider this camera shoots outstanding photos as a point and shoot but if you want extra control more than you will desire to get a DSLR. I assume I may perhaps return it. I will get employed to the really feel of it hopefully.
UPDATE:
I did finish up keeping the camera and there was an update that I downloaded from Sony and it fixed the battery life so it now does not drain as fast. I am incredibly pleased about that. The camera is in the shop for repair proper now. The LCD screen turned black at the top rated and cut off abuot 1/three of the picture. Sony is fixing it under the warranty that came with the camera. I dont know what caused this and have not observed any other evaluations exactly where this has occurred so may very well just have been my model. Now that I have been utilizing the camera for very some time, I am glad I purchased it and not a bulky DSLR. It is so light weight and I can carry it with me any where I go. It takes wonderful photos in nearly no light. I havent even had to use my flash. I cant wait to get it back from the repair shop. I have missed it.

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