Nokton48
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raid
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I heard that the NEX does not have a viewfinder other than the screen in the back. Is the elctronic VF a new feature for the NEX?
uhoh7
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The screen on the back is the evf,
Good news is it's super sharp with great color.
The only downside is really bright light, where we could really use a simple loupe.
Nokton48
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The screen on the back is the evf,
Good news is it's super sharp with great color.
The only downside is really bright light, where we could really use a simple loupe.
For use in really bright light I bought the Hoodman HD-300, for twenty bucks from B&H. It shields the screen nicely, and really does work, at least for me. Folds down to nothing, throw it in the bag. It wasn't expensive.
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raid
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It makes the set-up appear to be twice as large in volume or maybe three times.
douglasf13
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Yeah, I'm not a fan of the gigantic viewers. The Clearviewer is nice and compact, and your head and the camera block out most of the light, so brightness is rarely a problem.
FPjohn
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Your Clearview is more elegant than my use of a 3x Schneider Loupe. I use it with the NEX on a tripod. Then, I do think the NEX is a Direct View camera.
yours
FPJ
yours
FPJ
Nokton48
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Here's an interesting one, from Lee.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...SS225MG_Screen_Shade_for_Digital_Cameras.html
Personally for those few times I can't see the screen outside, the Hoodman does it for me. Most of the time, it's folded-up flat in the bag. The 7x focus aid works well although it's tricky to do when shooting close. Bracing the camera or leaning against something helps a lot.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...SS225MG_Screen_Shade_for_Digital_Cameras.html
Personally for those few times I can't see the screen outside, the Hoodman does it for me. Most of the time, it's folded-up flat in the bag. The 7x focus aid works well although it's tricky to do when shooting close. Bracing the camera or leaning against something helps a lot.
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Nokton48
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This nifty screen protector for the Nex-3 arrived today. It clips on and off easily, fits tightly, allows for easy cleaning, and is cheap at $6.95 . Recommended.
http://cgi.ebay.com/LCD-Screen-Prot...igital_Camera_Accessories&hash=item3363091e6c
News like this should make the Nex-3 even more affordable:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/sony-nex-3-discontinued-probably-has-nex-5-to-blame/
http://cgi.ebay.com/LCD-Screen-Prot...igital_Camera_Accessories&hash=item3363091e6c
News like this should make the Nex-3 even more affordable:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/sony-nex-3-discontinued-probably-has-nex-5-to-blame/
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hansheiner
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Thanks for showing the screen protector. I will order one right now.
pschauss
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A few questions about the NEX:
- Is the shutter response time comparable to a DSLR?
- How hard is it to focus in manual focus mode as when you are using old LTM lenses?
- What is the 35mm equivalent of the 16mm lens which is included in the standard kit?
- Is the shutter response time comparable to a DSLR?
- How hard is it to focus in manual focus mode as when you are using old LTM lenses?
- What is the 35mm equivalent of the 16mm lens which is included in the standard kit?
uhoh7
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shutter response seems fine to me. it can shoot 7fps.
focus is fine--magnification is fast and easy to get in and out of--you can move the mag window anywhere in the frame. LCD is very hi rez.
16=24
multiple any lens x1.5
ampguy
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I would add, that focusing is probably slower than a RF, if you've used RF's for years and gotten very fast with them.
However, with the Nex, the focusing is much more accurate, as you can dial in with ttl focusing with precision.
So in exchange for the slower focusing, you get spot on accuracy, where a RF is about +/- 20% accurate, not including focus shift issues.
So it's a trade off.
However, with the Nex, the focusing is much more accurate, as you can dial in with ttl focusing with precision.
So in exchange for the slower focusing, you get spot on accuracy, where a RF is about +/- 20% accurate, not including focus shift issues.
So it's a trade off.
douglasf13
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As far as manual focus is concerened, you can use the magnification zoom for very precise focus, or you can use the contraption I pictured above to focus fast and accurately without focus magnification zoom.
Nokton48
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Some from today in London, with the Zeiss 50mm Planar ZM.
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FPjohn
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Yeah, I'm not a fan of the gigantic viewers. The Clearviewer is nice and compact, and your head and the camera block out most of the light, so brightness is rarely a problem.
Must a NEX specific Clearviewer be requested?
http://www.clearviewer.com/Order.html
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FPJ
douglasf13
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Yes, specify make and model. I believe that they have a custom version for every camera.
uhoh7
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Had my cv 28 f/3.5 out today. No cornerfix, but 5 mins in LR.
here the CV 21 in dire need of corner fix, but shooting sharp
here the CV 21 in dire need of corner fix, but shooting sharp
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