The GF2's biggest problem is its name, because it succeeds a highly-regarded enthusiast's camera while using a substantially simplified design. However it's important to appreciate that the GF2 really isn't intended as a GF1-owner's upgrade option, in...
I am excited! Personally, the two current lenses from Sony don’t interest me, except to give the NEX-5 to my wife to replace her compact point-and-shoot camera. In short, this first week is very positive. It’s quite possible that on my next trip to J...
Flash unit included in the box. Digital SLR size sensor in a compact camera body size. Excellent design and build quality. Very good image quality
Heavier lenses, or Alpha lenses, can overwhelm the camera body. No manual controls during movie recording. Kit lens shows some distortions
If you are looking for a step-up interchangeable lens camera, the NEX-5 is an excellent choice to consider. Its image and build quality will also sway many potential buyers....
The image quality is excellent, with fine rendering of detail and generally good colour and exposure. Because it is essentially a Sony DSLR with the mirror removed the images are as we would expect from a bulkier camera.
The inability to access important camera functions from buttons on the body is irritating. Setting the ISO speed is done through the multilayer menu system and in spite of of our long experience with digital cameras we had to resort to the instruction ...
This is s a fine camera capable of producing lovely photographs. However, the drawback with using the larger sensor is the necessity for a larger lens, and in this case the bulk of the lens unbalances the overall design. Still, it is an excellent lens....
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Published: 2010-07-22, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
Like: The image quality is excellent, with fine rendering of detail and generally good colour and exposure. Because it is essentially a Sony DSLR with the mirror removed the images are as we would expect from a bulkier camera.
Dislike: The inability to access important camera functions from buttons on the body is irritating. Setting the ISO speed is done through the multilayer menu system and in spite of of our long experience with digital cameras we had to resort to the instru
Compact design with DSLR capabilities; excellent burst mode; solid image quality; innovative modes including Sweep Panorama; HD movie recording with stereo audio
No built-in flash; proprietary accessory mount and new lens mount, From $1049
The Sony NEX-5 is an excellent camera for hobbyist photographers upgrading from compacts who want to increase capability but not bulk. Its portability combined with incredible burst mode, good image quality, and HD movie capture, make the NEX-5 an exce...
Abstract: Although Sony claims its new NEX-5 as the world's smallest and lightest interchangeable-lens camera, this can only apply to the camera body itself, which is similar in size and shape to Sony's H-series digicams. Attach the low-profile E 16mm f/2.8 (SEL...
Abstract: The baby DSLR choice up to now has been between the retro-look Olympus PEN E-P1 and E-P2s (plus its equally wondrous new baby brother, the E-PL1) – and Panasonic's excellent Lumix DMC-GF1. Partly because I am a sucker for retro styling and partly because ...
