The Sony NEX-3 EVIL camera looks great cool
So back at PMA we caught a glimpse of some rather strange-looking Alpha prototypes. Some time afterwards, we saw some interesting interface concepts. And now — well, now we’re seeing Sony’s entry to the big-sensor/no-mirror semi-EVIL camera class. If that is even a category. I do not even care what class it’s, mainly because this point looks awesome.
Updated with far more info on lenses as well as the NEX-3’s big brother, the NEX-5.
It is referred to as the NEX-3 and it carries a good big sensor and E-series lens mount. That lens on there’s an Alpha f3.5-5.6/18-55mm, but naturally you could set a good, compact prime on there when they arrive out with a single and make it a much more maneuverable package. Update on lenses: there will be also a 16mm f/2.8 (~24mm equivalent) shipping in the exact same time, and an 18-200 f3.5-5.6. There will also be an adapter for your already-purchased Alpha lenses (G-series, I think).
The LCD isn’t a touchscreen, although. I thought it was going to be, but it’s all managed via a wheel and a couple of buttons. Good news, although: it flips up like crazy and lets you shoot from weird angles. I like the appear with the flash, too, with its adjustable height and angle. Incredibly smart. There’s an electronic viewfinder for around $300.
I must say, I definitely love the entire look they’ve got here. It is agreeably uncomplicated, elegant even. The reviewer is bullish about the camera in general, though it’s hard to obtain a great idea of its performance with no some significant technical comparisons. Right here are the relevant specs:
14 megapixels
APS-C CMOS sensor (exact same as in numerous consumer-level DSLRs; bigger than M4/3)
Sony E-series lens mount
Shutter speed: 1/30th to 1/4000th of a second (no lengthy exposures?)
1920×1080 video shooting (no framerates mentioned)
7FPS2.7FPS burst shooting, 7 in unique mode
Memory Stick and SD card slots (SDXC supported)
3″ LCD (921,600 pixels reportedly, could that be? Not ᙙk dots?)
ISO 200-12800
Price: $550 (with kit lens) – $650 for NEX-5 click here to but nex5 on amazon
Yes, it seems there is some conflicting information. But rumored specs put the NEX-3 with 720p and the NEX-5 with 1080… something. Also, burst speed is actually pegged at 2.7FPS at full resolution it seems that 7 is a special mode, probably with reduced resolution (still handy). The pricing is a little confusing, too, but all will soon be made clear, I’m sure. The leaks suggest these were supposed to go live tonight or tomorrow around the same time. Publishing errors like this do happen. In the meantime, here are the NEX-5 pics:
