After a long time, I am back on the blog! Just want to talk about the new camera trend "THE MIRROR- LESS CAMERA". These new cameras are stirring the photographic market. Every major camera manufacturer is coming out with at least one in their camera line-up. After so many years of using SLRs, this is a welcome change. For a while I was undecided whether to invest in one or not. After some research on the net, I decided to take the plunge. I waited until the technology was somewhat perfected and bought my first mirror-less. I bought the Sony NEX-7. This particular tiny machine is marvelous. It is compact, fully featured, and sports a 24 megapixel APS-C sensor. When I first used the Nex 7, I was blown away by its' image quality. The quality is compatible to that of any APS-C sensor SLR. It took a week or so to become accustomed to the Sony menus. Once learned, it became second nature. I found myself using the camera more and more. I always carry it, because it is really small, and light. I can carry the camera all day long, and never realize it is there until I need it. I bought it with the 18-55mm kit lens. The kit lens to my surprise is incredibly sharp. Sony got it right this time. To me the greatest advantage of this camera, is its' ability to accept adapters and use legacy lenses. The first lens I bought for the camera was the Rolleinar 28mm F2.8 lens. Since the sensor is APS-C size, there is a 1.5 crop factor. The 28mm lens has an angle of coverage of a 42mm in 35mm (full sensor) format. This lens is just great for all around shooting. I first tryed it out on a recent trip to Walt Disney World. The images below were shot at Epcot center with the NEX 7 and adapted Rolleinar 28mm.
The next image was also shot with the NEX 7 and 28mm Rollinar at ISO was 1600 at F2.8. Not bad for a tiny camera.
The Nex 7 was originally selling between $1100 and $1300. Today a good used one can be had for a little over $500. There is no doubt that this camera is worth the money. Just the ability to adapter almost any lens ever made, makes it a worthwhile investment. The camera also captures great video. It even does 60FPS/ full HD. You can either shoot in MP4 or AVCHD. Just recently I was shooting video with the Sony VX-2000 and VX-2100. The NEX 7 blows both of these cameras away. I have printed several NEX 7 images on my Canon Pro 9000 photo printer in 13X19in size. They came out spectacular. If you are looking for a camera that is small, light , and has great image quality, look no further. The NEX 7 is the camera for you.
Please stay tuned for a small write up on the King of the hill. The Sony A7r mirror-less camera. Got mine about a month ago, can not put it down.
Happy Shooting....
