So, I have been using the Nex 5N a little longer.
On the plus side I find the size and portability excellent
and the EVF a definite bonus – almost a must have despite it’s ridiculous
price! My only lens, for the
moment is the kit 18-55mm and I have been impressed by the image quality for a
“cheap” lens. Have bought a Canon
FD 50mm f/1.8 on eBay together with an adaptor and when they arrive it will be
interesting to see how a manual lens with manual focussing using focus peaking
works in practice. Have not had
problems with the controls although of course the extra controls on the Nex 7
would probably be an advantage.
Still find it strange that the kit is sold with a flash but
without body caps! There also
seems to be a shortage of Sony accessories as I would have liked the Sony half
case, but I understand that production has been stepped up recently so some
might become available soon.
I tend to work mainly in aperture priority and have not
tried out any of the snapshot or scene modes, neither have I tried the panorama
or other features – not really my thing.
In aperture mode have set the lower button to ISO, the right button to
exposure lock, and the wheel to change aperture – seems to work well. Like others I find the positioning of
the movie button makes it liable to be pressed accidently although I have only
done it once – so far!
The positioning of the strap attachment lugs could be
further forward as the camera tends to hang “lens down” .
As mentioned above the EVF is almost a must have, although
in bright sunlight I find the shadows tend to be blocked out but a small price
to pay for the ability to see properly in bight conditions compared to the
screen.
Now if only the weather would improve I could give it a good
try out. Hopefully, and according
to the weather forecast it will be better tomorrow when I will be in London –
fingers crossed.
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