Sony Alpha NEX NEX3A/B Digital Camera with Interchangeable Lens (Black)

 

Sony Alpha NEX NEX3A/B Digital Camera with Interchangeable Lens (Black)

 

By : Sony
Price : $434.95

Item Description

From the Manufacturer
Sony has engineered an impressively little camera that takes incredibly superior photographs. In fact, the a NEX-3 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-3 Overview and Highlights Larger Sensor, Better Photographs
In technical terms, the APS-C image sensor is roughly 13 occasions the size of the typical sensor. In human terms, you are going to be taking photographs, not snapshots. The bigger sensor implies softer backgrounds, for significantly more appealing portraits. You will see superior into the dark after sunset, and all your photos will benefit from 14.2-megapixel resolution. The NEX-5 and NEX-3 are equipped with a potent new 14.2-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, specially tuned to deliver uncompromising nevertheless-photo and movie image top quality. Equal in surface area and performance to the big, APS-C image sensors put to use in Sony's acclaimed a technique digital SLR cameras, it provides exceptionally wealthy tonal gradation and correct-to-life color. Proprietary Sony processing technologies are also incorporated directly into the sensor, assuring clean, low-noise signal output and ultra high-speed information transfer. World's Smallest and Lightest
The NEX-3 delivers the excellent of a DSLR in a camera that's ready to go wherever you go. In truth, this is the world's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera (as of April 2010). It is roughly half the size and weight of Sony's smallest, lightest DSLR, the a230. Equipped with an image sensor that's 13 occasions the size of the typical compact camera's sensor, a NEX cameras turn snapshots into photographs. The bigger sensor signifies pictures with softer background that make your subject stand out and stunning low-light shots. Count on Additional from a CameraSony has consistently recognized that a digital camera could take photographs in techniques that film cameras in no way dreamed of. That is why we've developed new capabilities to take your photography additional than ever. These involve Sweep Panorama, Auto HDR, Handheld Twilight and Anti Motion Blur modes. Thanks to their highly effective Exmor CMOS image sensor and BIONZ image processing engine, each these cameras can give high-speed continuous shooting at up to 7 fps (approx.) in Speed Priority Continuous mode, and at up to 2.three fps (approx.) in Continuous Advance mode. In addition, their 10-second self-timer also has a 3-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, substantially reducing the graininess and noise that can degrade image quality when shooting in tremendously low light. Combined with the outstanding low-noise efficiency of the Exmor CMOS image sensor, it lets you take exceptionally clear, stunning, nighttime pictures with out utilizing a tripod or flash. Like Hand-held Twilight mode, Anti Motion Blur mode makes use of exclusive Sony image analysis and alignment technologies to mix six shots into a single image. Ideal for low-light and telephoto shooting, it tends to make it simple and easy to get clear pictures that capture the mood and atmosphere of the moment. HD MovieCapture vivid, lifelike HD movies in the Computer-friendly MP4 format. The NEX-3 offers you a choice of 720/30p high definition or normal definition 480/30p.
One-touch recording implies there's no want to fumble with menu settings when you want to shoot a film--recording can be started or stopped merely by pressing the dedicated Movie button. When you're shooting films in AF mode with an E-mount lens, the camera smoothly adjusts focus and exposure in response to changes in the scene, and you can use the manage wheel to instantly adjust exposure compensation on the fly. If desired, you can also preselect white balance and Creative Style settings before movie recording begins. Though a number of recent video cameras incorporate high-power zoom lenses, none can match the framing flexibility and inventive freedom of interchangeable lenses. With the NEX-five and NEX-three, you get a option of dedicated E-mount lenses for wide-angle, regular zoom, and high-power zoom shooting, optional ultra wide-angle and fisheye converters, and--by way of a very simple mount adaptor--the complete range and world-class optics of the a digital SLR lens lineup. Sophistication Produced Rather simple
Some cameras bristle with knobs, buttons and dials. The NEX-3 replaces them with a easy turn-and-click Manage Wheel and a pair of Soft Keys. These give you simple and easy access to the full power of digital photography. To make studying even less difficult, Sony contains an On-Screen Support Guide and On-Screen Strategies. iAuto mode automatically applies exposure values and Scene Choice modes that are optimized to suit each scene. What is extra, they combine this complete-auto convenience with a Background Defocus Manage function that lets you appreciate one of the greatest inventive advantages of interchangeable lens photography--the ability to defocus the background to make your key subject stand out from the scene. Just press and rotate the manage wheel to set the level of background defocusing you want--it is very easy and intuitive mainly because you can confirm the level of defocusing on the LCD monitor in genuine-time. In addition to fundamental Help Guide info, these cameras are also equipped with built-in shooting ideas. The tips give facts related to the current shooting circumstance or mode selection, and are developed with both beginners and even more advanced users in thoughts. Two varieties of tip are supplied: 1) suggestions about particular forms of topic and scene, and 2) suggestions on general photographic strategy. Considering the fact that the complete library of shooting hints can also be accessed via the Camera menu and viewed as a single guidebook, it really is like having a complete photography tutorial built correct into your camera.
The primary menu characteristics six clearly labeled icons that can be chosen just by rotating and pressing the control wheel. Inside, normal scrolling menus offer quick access to settings for shooting and playback functions, as well 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 often simple to see and choose. The Creativity of Modifying LensesThe beauty of SLR photography is the potential to alter lenses to match your shooting situation. Now Sony brings that beauty to a compact camera. The NEX-3 offers you a selection of devoted E-mount lenses, plus a selection of 28 A-mount lenses by way of an adaptor, sold separately.
The performance of a DSLR without the size and weight. The NEX-three stands apart as the world's smallest interchangeable lens camera.3 Encounter beautiful HD films,1 astounding low-light photographs, continuous shooting up to 7 fps, incredible panorama shots, and Reside View on a tilting three" LCD4.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 6.7 x 4.7 inches ; 1.6 pounds


• Shipping Weight: 4 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: B003LM2K3Y


• Item model number: NEX3A/B
  

Customer Evaluations

So I've been waiting for a compact camera with either four/3rds sensor size or bigger and priced about $600. There are only a handful of on the industry:
- Sigma DP1, DP2 (Sensor size 20.7mm x 13.8mm)
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 (Sensor size 4/3rds : 17.3mm x 13.0mm)
- Olympus PEN E-PL1, E-P1, E-P2 (Sensor size 4/3rds : 17.3mm x 13.0mm)
- Sony NEX3, NEX5 (Sensor size APS-C 22.2mm x 14.8mm)
I was leaning towards the Olympus but read that Sony was going to make a APS-C size sensor compact camera so I waited and lastly got it.
I own lots of cameras, Nikon D700, Nikon D300, Nikon D50, Panasonic LX3, Canon S90, Canon SD960, and a bunch of other individuals.
Pros about NEX3:
- This thing shoots amazing photographs.
- The 16mm : 24mm equiv lens is amazing.
- HD video is fairly cool.
- Revolutionary controls require to get use to.
- Panaramic shooting mode.
- Photographs are rather sharp.
- Cool screen flexibilities.
Cons:
- Only got the pancake 16mm for compactness, 18-55mm is too large and defeats the complete goal.
- It really is potential to shoot manual but ISO is hidden beneath two menus to adjust, apperture shutter is easy to adjust.
- Battery does go fast even when turned off, the firmware update did assist.
- Weird flash attachment, wish it could bend upwards for ceiling bounce flash.
- Wish they sold a snug fit leather case like shown on web-site.
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Other than that, it is a fairly sweet camera. I heard Nikon is building their personal so that they can keep up with the compact large size sensor market. I hope it's a DX format sensor so practically equivalent to APS-C sensor.

I took the Nex-3 to Vegas for a 4-day trip. Took pretty a handful of photos and was pretty impressed with it, but I will return it afterward due to the following short-comings:
. Failed to power on at occasions: this trouble occurred intermittently (twice through 4 days of use) and was annoying. The firmware version was 1.
. Unpredictable images: at occasions, a image taken would have the object (my girlfriend) also dark. When I retook the picture, it would be brighter the 2nd time, but it really is just unpredictable. I use Intelligent Auto mode all the time.
. Severely distorted pictures on the sides: folks on the left or correct side look fatter. This should be brought on by the 16mm lens, and I wish I had the 18-55mm lens instead.
. Confusing User Interface operations: beside the cumbersome UI menu, I 1 time ran into scenario when the camera refused to take image (I believe following a self-timed image). I attempted switching modes, powering off, as properly as other issues, but ended up taking out the battery to clear it. Whatever that was, I wouldn't want getting to do it again.
. A single instance when night-time recording of fireworks could not concentrate: as I was recording fireworks and paused in-in between scenes, the camera was absolutely out of focus and I was powerless to do anything beside turning it off and on.
Other than those, I seriously like the appear and really feel of the Nex-3 (it fits my smaller hand better than the Nex-five). Non-flash pictures taking in minimum lighting turned out great (the most critical function for me). The screen is gorgeous. And the camera feels very compact with the 16mm lens.
Other side notes: a mini-HDMI cable/adapter is not included, so you are going to need to get one particular in order to hook the camera to an HDMI monitor. The strap included with the camera has a super-low-cost feel, so you'll most likely want to acquire one as a favor for your neck. And while you're at it, get a capkeeper cuz the lens cap is significantly smaller then the barrel and is actual challenging to place on and can drop simply if you didn't place it on ideal. There is no printed manual, so you will have to appear it up in the included CD as an alternative.
I wanted a Point-and-shoot camera that can give me great photos in low-light conditions (at parties, clubs, or under street lights) and decent auto-focused videos, when getting quick to use. The Nex-three is pretty much there but is not there yet.

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