To anybody who is wondering about the oldest to newest model of this camera it goes - Sony NEX-5 < 5N < 5R < 5T < a5100 for the NEX-3 series its Sony NEX-3 < C3 < F3 < 3N < a5000. For the NEX-6 series its Sony NEX-6 < a6000 < a6300
Is it just me or does the NEX-5N have the best looking image when it comes to video on these small E-mount cameras? I mothballed my 5N when I bought the A6000 and then quickly sold the A6000 after the awful aliasing I saw. My friend has a NEX-7 and we both agree the 5N is better at video. I've read the NEX-6 is not too good in the video department too which is a shame as it has a great viewfinder. I'm sure the A6300 / A6500 are better due to the 4K but at that price I'd rather go for the pocket cinema with it's 10 bit codec. So for my small mirrorless camera I'm still using the NEX-5N and I bought it in 2012. It's a great little B camera.
I use a NEX-5R and a NEX-7 for video for about two years now and I love them both. I use the NEX-7 as my main cam and to get around the overheating issue I purchased a 32GB Sony Memorystick. Both cameras are good but the additional controls on the NEX-7 for ISO, Focal Etc are better than having to jump into the menus on the NEX-5. The NEX-7 also has auto-level for audio so I end up using an external audio recorder with a line in already leveled. I also had a NEX-6 and sold it because of the aliasing and severe over heating. I use Canon FD lenses and shoot in manual most of the time mainly with the Canon FD 50mm which gives a beautiful image.
Yes the camera does overheat if its inside a hot room or out on a hot day. Usually it's okay to record up to 20 min. After that you need to turn off the camera for 10 min. to cool off
I was considering getting this as a hybrid between a vlogging camera for the size and a dslr, which I've wanted to upgrade to a new DSLR for years. This camera is way more than I expected and just watching this video makes me so excited to get my hands on it. It will be my first mirrorless experience. By the way great video, I love your editing and how you interspersed your own footage, just gorgeous. Subscribed.
I wasn't really into Sony before but I decided to buy this camera after watching your video. Thanks Tom! I'm so exited about receiving it now! and your sister sang beautiful!
I loved this detailed review of the Sony NEX 5. I've been looking at various cameras for vlogging and now believe I have found what I need in the Sony NEX 5 or possibly newer. Thanks! Count me as a new sub! Love the detail description and really enjoy your real life film clips!
Hi! i just watched your video and i was looking up this camera and noticed thta now SOny "replaced" the NEX5 series with the a6000. I was wondering if maybe later on you could do a comparison of the NEX5r and the a6000, i think being new their prices are close. And i've seen they have similar functions quality video and a few tings have changed but it'd be itneresting to see if it's worth it to buy the new camera. Greetings from México
In the comparison shots between the sony and the 7D, I noticed the Sony had more moire in the pattern on the condenser microphone that Karoline was singing into.
I bought this camera a couple years ago and have always thought about making some films, glad to see it comes recommended for that. it may be a bit out of date now but I'm happy with the quality it appears to produce. Great video.
Because of this awesome video, I end up buying a NEX-5R with a Nikon lens adapter. I also bought a Generic 16 Channels Flash Trigger+ Receive Compatible for SONY NEX3/NEX5N Camera. I can't wait to shoot some video with it.
I would like to thanks you INCREDIBLY much for this video, i picked up the camera based on your recommendation (and other research afterwards) and so far I love it, keep up the great work
Battery that comes with it is great. I used it for 5 hours of shooting! But there is no external mic connection. Well there is a custom plug for just the Sony mic. Then again I would never recommend recording good audio on a DSLR. If you want better on camera audio I would recommend getting the Sony shotgun mic for this camera. Priced around $130 and does a decent job. Anything better I recommend recording audio to external recorder.
WoW, thanks very much for this tutorial. It helped me a lot to decide to go for it. I already had this camera but wasn't sure if I should be making films with this. Thanks, you rock!!!
I noticed you said the scene with the kids playing in the water is shot at 60FPS and then you play back at 24fps. I dont have a 60fps on my nex 5r only 50i 50p and 25p and then in mp4 i have 1440x1080 12m and vga 3m, where so you have this option? Any help would be great thanks! Great video
The NEX also has a full frame converter. You can get the quality and speed of a full frame for 1/6 of the price. Higher recording bitrate. Compatibility with a crapload of lenses and above all else portability. (then you have awesome focus peaking with phase detection). Being a DSLR user for 5 years, the weight and bulk really gets to you. D:
Thank you for this informative video! :) I've had my eyes on this camera since last year and I finally got to order it today. After watching this video, it made me feel like I made the right decision.
I loved your review, thank you for taking the time to do it. I shopped AMAZON for it but found this review. Any feedback about these issues? "The onboard mics are not stellar to start with plus the metal rings on the neck strap cause an audible clicking sound when moving briskly. No input for an external mic.The mini-hot shoe uses a digital communication protocol, so there's no hack-a-modding a mic into the pins. One brave modder cut up his external mic but even it cannot support true stereo."
My plan is to attach an external recorder to my tripod head and connect it to a Rode shotgun mic which will attach to a hot shoe to NEX adapter and sync audio in post. I'll let you know how this works out.
Im not a fan of the FS100 because of a few reasons, but mainly just the image quality out of it is very video like. Even after I played around with the settings. I did like the Sony FS700 though! Great slow motion and 4K recording etc. But just way too expensive to own. Great rental!
Great review. I have the NEX 5N and I'm pretty happy with the results it's generating. I enjoy how easy it is to get good exposure, and the creative styles the camera has build in. My next camera investment will be the 5R. Thanks for helping me confirm my decision.
My 5N had battery problems when recording over 10-15 mins. Does your 5R experience lag when turning off camera w/ 16-50m lens? My 5n took 3-5 secs for the 16-50 pz lens to detract..
I have no problems so far. But I have removed sticker that covers the surface under the flip up screen. There is ventilation holes, but they for some stupid reason decided to put a information sticker over the holes..
Tom , I become a fan of yours..!! I ve been watching your videos..!! Great job..!! So professional and thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents; providing special skills and tools for all video maker , like me
I've got the 5R and find that it's most prone to OT in 60p mode. I typically get about 14 min. before warning. 24p I get a solid 25 min. before it shuts itself off.
Yes I'd be interested to see something like a follow up video on the settings you use for pospproc. Plus the nex3/5/6 are supposed to suffer from moire because of a weak AA sensor filter. Have you seen this ? How do you deal with it - softer lens/smaller aperture/manual focus slightly off ? As its a sensors/lens resolution issue d
THANK YOU!! Most of the other videos that are up on TH-cam from this camera are from users who don't know how to use it correctly and have all kinds of grainy clips, had me questioning whether I wanted this camera as a back up or not. They are super cheap now in 2019, Im going to research if the NEX3 has the same sensor/video resolution. If it does I may get the NEX3, they are even cheaper. Thanks once again.
This little camera looks like it would be great to have. Do you know if it has live HDMI output so I can use it with a monitor? I couldn't find any info about that online.
Great camera. Specially the GH3, but more expensive and bigger. I was looking for the cheapest entry level cam for beginners that can also be used for paid work.
dslrs have a bitrate of 45mb/s, and you're confused between codec and format you said in avchd for the sony and in mp4 for the canons, it's actually h264.. check your notes again !
you sir, are awesome, this is very informative and nice video. I really like sony NEX series, i want o buy this particular camera. Should i buy it now or wait for next model since this came out a while ago
Really video... I own a NEX-6 and uses some Contax lenses with it (in addition to the Sony Zeiss 24mm F/1.8 and the Zeiss Touit 32mm F/1.8) for some superb video capture.
Hello, I have the NEX5R and a Canon EOS 7D and I love them both for difference reasons. When I am shooting video on the NEX5R it will be continuously focusing. What AF mode should I use to stop this ! ? Would be a case of focus using AF mode on the subject to get focus plus use the focusing peaking mode. Then switch over to manual ( and try not to touch the lens ) to stop the camera from locking on to any this new that may pop into the frame !
I have the Sony NEX-5R. Do you shoot in full manual mode of just lock the shutter speed and leave iso and aperture to automatic? I'm going on holiday and dont really want to be adjusting setting every time i turn a corner and the lighting is different.
And also the 5N. I'm thinking about buying one, (I'm a beginner) but price is a major barrier and I might not be able to find the 5N or 5R for a low enough price that I could find the plain 5 at. This being said, is the lack of features/quality etc of the 5 compared to the 5R or 5N a deal breaker?
Goodatthis There is a definitely a difference between 5 and the other two. I am not sure about how much better is the 5R compared to the 5N, on paper is better in practice is probably sligthly better. There is also a 5T which is supposed to be an even more polished version of the family (it went 5->5N->5R->5T), then sony quitted this line because it was too good eheh. If you can find a 5N that's much cheaper than a 5R go for it.
The difference is the Sony nex 5r comes with a 16-50mm kit lens also as mentioned some functions are slightly different then the 5n as its a newer model however image and video quality is the same. I love the 5r only downside is it doesn't come with a viewfinder as the nex 6
The NEX-5 can only film in interlaced. The 5N onward can record in progressive. I would opt for the 5N as it's cheap on Ebay and in my opinion it has the best image in the video department unless you buy in to the 4k / A6300 upwards.
Previously, there was the NEX-3, NEX-5 and NEX-7... it was pretty easy to understand and to figure out what we really wanted. But now, Sony also introduce the A5000 series, the A6000 series, the A7 series... as well as the RX Series with the RX10, the RX100 IV, etc... And several of them being sold under $1,000 price mark with several similar specs. Now it's soooo complicated to finally find what we really need.
Jairo José Martín Cabello Yep, I get that (but still thanks for the precision for other people that will read it). What's more confusing to me is that they have to decline several versions in each series then. A7, A7S, A7R, A7SII, A7RII... I mean: c'mon, stop beating around the bush and doing technology retention. Just release three damn models: 1) A entry price 2) A best ratio price/quality/features 3) A top of the line (best we can get). It seems like sometimes they just don't include some features that wouldn't cost them anything, just to be sure the higher or the newer model will have it, etc... I'm just getting tired of this "planned obsolescence" B.S. I know it's not specific to Sony, but I think it's worst and worst (or maybe, I just notice it more and more... I don't know).
_Please tell me is there any heating problems with this camera like sony a6000 while recording full hd videos? I want to buy a camera for recording full hd long length videos(30-60 minutes).Is it possible to record 30min. video continuously._
Changing the settings is for post production. You need a flat picture profile so that you can add contrast, saturation, and RGB'S, which is " red, green, blue " to a picture. If you do not intend on doing any post production. You are okay with leaving the setting as is. But most footage or pictures will almost definitely need some retouching to get the look you desire.
One thing is when planning a shot, this camera will not shoot long sequences. It WILL overheat and stop. Especially in warm weather. Open the view screen from the back to allow more cooling. Do some tests on this.
hi man i have same camera, and i cant get any decent image ( video from it ) indoor or out door,, videos looks opac, not bright at all, could u explain me your settings basics for me to hang on it ? indoor is terrible dark . i moved and tested manualy and automatic settings.. thnks for u kind answer..
Hi, I am definitely more interested in just shooting video. Can you recommend any other options in the same price range so i can do some research. Great vid and thanks
Update... when using it indoors the camera did finally after 26min overheat when in 24fps mode. After turning it off for 5 min it was good to go for another 20min.
Excelent video, i love those images I will probably buy this camera and I have a doubt about video settings, is this camera able to be set totally manual for video? (shutter speed, ISO, aperture) thank u very much
would really appreciate an answer..what made me jaw drop is your render settings...how can you get such goot quality on youtube ?? what format do u export , mgbps, software ? Im using premiere export it to mp4 with h264 codec and constant bitrate at 24 but can never get the original quality
Can you explains the settings for the camra that you used in this video ? it's far from the type of lens and Did you use any other effect from other programs? and Thanks alooot
can u only make lots of small films ( cut i later to a big one) or is it possible to continue filming where u stopped it before, and so make one big film?
Great video! Right now Im standing in between getting the 5R (I've had the standard "5" before), or getting the Olympus E-PM2. Not sure which one to get. I love the grip of the Sony Nex-kameras, but the lenses are just so big cause of that sensor (a sensor we like, but...). Regs.
To anybody who is wondering about the oldest to newest model of this camera it goes - Sony NEX-5 < 5N < 5R < 5T < a5100 for the NEX-3 series its Sony NEX-3 < C3 < F3 < 3N < a5000. For the NEX-6 series its Sony NEX-6 < a6000 < a6300
Thank you so much! I had believed the a5000 was continuing the NEX 5 line, which led me to lots of confusion as to the camera quality...lol
Is it just me or does the NEX-5N have the best looking image when it comes to video on these small E-mount cameras? I mothballed my 5N when I bought the A6000 and then quickly sold the A6000 after the awful aliasing I saw. My friend has a NEX-7 and we both agree the 5N is better at video. I've read the NEX-6 is not too good in the video department too which is a shame as it has a great viewfinder. I'm sure the A6300 / A6500 are better due to the 4K but at that price I'd rather go for the pocket cinema with it's 10 bit codec. So for my small mirrorless camera I'm still using the NEX-5N and I bought it in 2012. It's a great little B camera.
I use a NEX-5R and a NEX-7 for video for about two years now and I love them both. I use the NEX-7 as my main cam and to get around the overheating issue I purchased a 32GB Sony Memorystick. Both cameras are good but the additional controls on the NEX-7 for ISO, Focal Etc are better than having to jump into the menus on the NEX-5. The NEX-7 also has auto-level for audio so I end up using an external audio recorder with a line in already leveled.
I also had a NEX-6 and sold it because of the aliasing and severe over heating. I use Canon FD lenses and shoot in manual most of the time mainly with the Canon FD 50mm which gives a beautiful image.
Basic:
A5100 = Nex 3, nex F3, Nex 3N
Inter:
Nex 5R= Nex 5R
High:
A6000 = Nex 7
Jaw dropped…
I had this camera for years, and I had no idea of its capabilities…
thank you
you are welcome
Tom, i have the NEX 3N, i was wondering whether i should swap it for a 5r. Is there much of a difference ?
That shot at 2:53 is awesome, looks like the beginning of a production company intro on a movie (like disney's castle)
Wow, the sequence of video clips taken at the cottage look amazing!
Yes the camera does overheat if its inside a hot room or out on a hot day. Usually it's okay to record up to 20 min. After that you need to turn off the camera for 10 min. to cool off
I was considering getting this as a hybrid between a vlogging camera for the size and a dslr, which I've wanted to upgrade to a new DSLR for years. This camera is way more than I expected and just watching this video makes me so excited to get my hands on it. It will be my first mirrorless experience. By the way great video, I love your editing and how you interspersed your own footage, just gorgeous. Subscribed.
I wasn't really into Sony before but I decided to buy this camera after watching your video. Thanks Tom! I'm so exited about receiving it now! and your sister sang beautiful!
If you can buy also the $80 sony mic for this camera. It really works great and turns this camera into a handy little camcorder
Is there a link for this?
I loved this detailed review of the Sony NEX 5. I've been looking at various cameras for vlogging and now believe I have found what I need in the Sony NEX 5 or possibly newer. Thanks! Count me as a new sub! Love the detail description and really enjoy your real life film clips!
Hi! i just watched your video and i was looking up this camera and noticed thta now SOny "replaced" the NEX5 series with the a6000. I was wondering if maybe later on you could do a comparison of the NEX5r and the a6000, i think being new their prices are close. And i've seen they have similar functions quality video and a few tings have changed but it'd be itneresting to see if it's worth it to buy the new camera. Greetings from México
Saw this review, added it to my list of possible cameras, and ended up buying this one. Love it so far, thanks for the review!
In the comparison shots between the sony and the 7D, I noticed the Sony had more moire in the pattern on the condenser microphone that Karoline was singing into.
I was already pretty much sold on this camera, but then I watched this and DAMN! Look at that quality! Thanks for the setting tips too.
there is a cooling area under the lcd screen,you can work on that.
something called Compact Cine Systems (for nex) if you see fit.it a fan+battery set
I bought this camera a couple years ago and have always thought about making some films, glad to see it comes recommended for that. it may be a bit out of date now but I'm happy with the quality it appears to produce. Great video.
Bought the camera after watching it and i don't regret this AT ALL.
Love it.
its 2024, still.... I want this camera!!!
Because of this awesome video, I end up buying a NEX-5R with a Nikon lens adapter. I also bought a Generic 16 Channels Flash Trigger+ Receive Compatible for SONY NEX3/NEX5N Camera. I can't wait to shoot some video with it.
Awsome Tom. Not only great beginner camera but good enough for a prefessional like yourself.
I would like to thanks you INCREDIBLY much for this video, i picked up the camera based on your recommendation (and other research afterwards) and so far I love it, keep up the great work
Battery that comes with it is great. I used it for 5 hours of shooting! But there is no external mic connection. Well there is a custom plug for just the Sony mic. Then again I would never recommend recording good audio on a DSLR. If you want better on camera audio I would recommend getting the Sony shotgun mic for this camera. Priced around $130 and does a decent job. Anything better I recommend recording audio to external recorder.
Stunning footage (especially the forest stuff), looks like shots from a big budget feature film! Thanks for the info.
Not sure. Never used the 5N. So far I haven't had any overheating issues with the 5R
The AF is amazing. for both video and photo.
good review, thanks! the sharpness of the sony with just the kit lens is impressive.
WoW, thanks very much for this tutorial. It helped me a lot to decide to go for it. I already had this camera but wasn't sure if I should be making films with this. Thanks, you rock!!!
I noticed you said the scene with the kids playing in the water is shot at 60FPS and then you play back at 24fps. I dont have a 60fps on my nex 5r only 50i 50p and 25p and then in mp4 i have 1440x1080 12m and vga 3m, where so you have this option? Any help would be great thanks! Great video
forget ps4 or gtx 780, this is my new top priority.
Great video for showing the use of a product.
Thank you very much for the video.
The NEX also has a full frame converter. You can get the quality and speed of a full frame for 1/6 of the price. Higher recording bitrate. Compatibility with a crapload of lenses and above all else portability. (then you have awesome focus peaking with phase detection). Being a DSLR user for 5 years, the weight and bulk really gets to you. D:
Thank you for this informative video! :) I've had my eyes on this camera since last year and I finally got to order it today. After watching this video, it made me feel like I made the right decision.
hey Tom! Thanks for your video. I've using the 5R for almost a year and your advices are quite good.
Thanks Again
I loved your review, thank you for taking the time to do it. I shopped AMAZON for it but found this review. Any feedback about these issues? "The onboard mics are not stellar to start with plus the metal rings on the neck strap cause an audible clicking sound when moving briskly. No input for an external mic.The mini-hot shoe uses a digital communication protocol, so there's no hack-a-modding a mic into the pins. One brave modder cut up his external mic but even it cannot support true stereo."
My plan is to attach an external recorder to my tripod head and connect it to a Rode shotgun mic which will attach to a hot shoe to NEX adapter and sync audio in post. I'll let you know how this works out.
Im not a fan of the FS100 because of a few reasons, but mainly just the image quality out of it is very video like. Even after I played around with the settings. I did like the Sony FS700 though! Great slow motion and 4K recording etc. But just way too expensive to own. Great rental!
Great review. I have the NEX 5N and I'm pretty happy with the results it's generating. I enjoy how easy it is to get good exposure, and the creative styles the camera has build in. My next camera investment will be the 5R. Thanks for helping me confirm my decision.
I heard that the sony nex 5n has a problem of overheating.
This sony nex 5r has the same problem?
My 5N had battery problems when recording over 10-15 mins.
Does your 5R experience lag when turning off camera w/ 16-50m lens?
My 5n took 3-5 secs for the 16-50 pz lens to detract..
@@runningvideos-k6s sony nex 5n its a nice camera but give always some troubles by what im seeing
Yea that’s normal, Sony cameras suck with over heating
I have no problems so far. But I have removed sticker that covers the surface under the flip up screen. There is ventilation holes, but they for some stupid reason decided to put a information sticker over the holes..
Great video! I've been looking at buying this camera and I didn't really give video any thought. It just keeps looking like a better and better buy.
Tom , I become a fan of yours..!! I ve been watching your videos..!! Great job..!! So professional and thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents; providing special skills and tools for all video maker , like me
what do you use to color correct??
The only issues for is the low bit rate, moire and the over heating but the VG series designed for video fix these I've heard
I've got the 5R and find that it's most prone to OT in 60p mode. I typically get about 14 min. before warning. 24p I get a solid 25 min. before it shuts itself off.
Great review! I have one laying around at home and I was wondering if it is good enough to shoot YT videos. I will definitely give it a try. Thanks!
Fabelhaft, nicht nur die Technik, deine ruhige Hand . Tolle Motive.
Its not just tech, its final keep quiet hand, view and music , i like !
That sequence was amazing!
Yes I'd be interested to see something like a follow up video on the settings you use for pospproc. Plus the nex3/5/6 are supposed to suffer from moire because of a weak AA sensor filter. Have you seen this ? How do you deal with it - softer lens/smaller aperture/manual focus slightly off ? As its a sensors/lens resolution issue d
THANK YOU!! Most of the other videos that are up on TH-cam from this camera are from users who don't know how to use it correctly and have all kinds of grainy clips, had me questioning whether I wanted this camera as a back up or not. They are super cheap now in 2019, Im going to research if the NEX3 has the same sensor/video resolution. If it does I may get the NEX3, they are even cheaper. Thanks once again.
This little camera looks like it would be great to have. Do you know if it has live HDMI output so I can use it with a monitor? I couldn't find any info about that online.
Great camera. Specially the GH3, but more expensive and bigger. I was looking for the cheapest entry level cam for beginners that can also be used for paid work.
What slider did he use?
If you look closely you can see aliasing and moire on the microphone from the NEX 5r, however the 7D does not have the same issue
dslrs have a bitrate of 45mb/s, and you're confused between codec and format you said in avchd for the sony and in mp4 for the canons, it's actually h264.. check your notes again !
Check out my website for more info on all those questions. Link is in the description of the video.
Thank you for an informative review. I can't wait to get this camera!
I have th 5n, love it. This camera is so much fun to use and easy to adapt legacy glass.
How is the battery life and is there an audio jack to attach an external microphone?
thanks Tom, excellent video.
Hi Tom, please show me how to set the slo-mo video like your record in 60p mode and frame rate . Thanks
That footage looks pretty nice actually.
For the life of me i cannot find the Peaking Focus. I've looked all over the Setup options, does it only appear when another option is selected?
you sir, are awesome, this is very informative and nice video. I really like sony NEX series, i want o buy this particular camera. Should i buy it now or wait for next model since this came out a while ago
Really video... I own a NEX-6 and uses some Contax lenses with it (in addition to the Sony Zeiss 24mm F/1.8 and the Zeiss Touit 32mm F/1.8) for some superb video capture.
how you set it to make slow motion, please help
have tutorials to make in post produccion slow motion?
Hello, I have the NEX5R and a Canon EOS 7D and I love them both for difference reasons. When I am shooting video on the NEX5R it will be continuously focusing.
What AF mode should I use to stop this ! ?
Would be a case of focus using AF mode on the subject to get focus plus use the focusing peaking mode. Then switch over to manual ( and try not to touch the lens ) to stop the camera from locking on to any this new that may pop into the frame !
Wow! I am considering the Canon 60d for my next camera, but may now consider this one.
Good video any overheating issues
Great video! Thank you for makeing this! I will definitly look in to this camera.
I have the Sony NEX-5R. Do you shoot in full manual mode of just lock the shutter speed and leave iso and aperture to automatic? I'm going on holiday and dont really want to be adjusting setting every time i turn a corner and the lighting is different.
Haha, you're right! I never thought of it this way since I see that island so often.
Why does the Cannon 7D look worse than the NEX 5R?
I just discovered this video, what a great surprise! Thanks!
Is there any difference between the NEX5R and the plain NEX-5?
And also the 5N. I'm thinking about buying one, (I'm a beginner) but price is a major barrier and I might not be able to find the 5N or 5R for a low enough price that I could find the plain 5 at. This being said, is the lack of features/quality etc of the 5 compared to the 5R or 5N a deal breaker?
Goodatthis There is a definitely a difference between 5 and the other two.
I am not sure about how much better is the 5R compared to the 5N, on paper is better in practice is probably sligthly better.
There is also a 5T which is supposed to be an even more polished version of the family (it went 5->5N->5R->5T), then sony quitted this line because it was too good eheh.
If you can find a 5N that's much cheaper than a 5R go for it.
Goodatthis Only difference is in photos quality and some functionality Video quality is the same.
The difference is the Sony nex 5r comes with a 16-50mm kit lens also as mentioned some functions are slightly different then the 5n as its a newer model however image and video quality is the same. I love the 5r only downside is it doesn't come with a viewfinder as the nex 6
The NEX-5 can only film in interlaced. The 5N onward can record in progressive. I would opt for the 5N as it's cheap on Ebay and in my opinion it has the best image in the video department unless you buy in to the 4k / A6300 upwards.
Previously, there was the NEX-3, NEX-5 and NEX-7... it was pretty easy to understand and to figure out what we really wanted. But now, Sony also introduce the A5000 series, the A6000 series, the A7 series... as well as the RX Series with the RX10, the RX100 IV, etc... And several of them being sold under $1,000 price mark with several similar specs. Now it's soooo complicated to finally find what we really need.
+Phil Smith a5xxx = nex5 replacement, a6xxx = nex6 replacement, A7XX = overpower nex 7 Replacement. RX series = Cameras WITHOUT interchangeable lenses.
Seems easy for me.
Jairo José Martín Cabello Yep, I get that (but still thanks for the precision for other people that will read it). What's more confusing to me is that they have to decline several versions in each series then. A7, A7S, A7R, A7SII, A7RII...
I mean: c'mon, stop beating around the bush and doing technology retention. Just release three damn models:
1) A entry price
2) A best ratio price/quality/features
3) A top of the line (best we can get).
It seems like sometimes they just don't include some features that wouldn't cost them anything, just to be sure the higher or the newer model will have it, etc... I'm just getting tired of this "planned obsolescence" B.S.
I know it's not specific to Sony, but I think it's worst and worst (or maybe, I just notice it more and more... I don't know).
1. I used a slider.
2. Yes it overheats but not as often as the 5N.
Can the NEX 3n do similar stuff?
_Please tell me is there any heating problems with this camera like sony a6000 while recording full hd videos? I want to buy a camera for recording full hd long length videos(30-60 minutes).Is it possible to record 30min. video continuously._
If a person does not intend on doing any post color correction, would you still suggest lowering the color and sharpness settings?
Changing the settings is for post production. You need a flat picture profile so that you can add contrast, saturation, and RGB'S, which is " red, green, blue " to a picture. If you do not intend on doing any post production. You are okay with leaving the setting as is. But most footage or pictures will almost definitely need some retouching to get the look you desire.
I just bought the Nex 5t ! Charging and ansious to try it! Great movies you have!
One thing is when planning a shot, this camera will not shoot long sequences. It WILL overheat and stop. Especially in warm weather. Open the view screen from the back to allow more cooling. Do some tests on this.
hi man i have same camera, and i cant get any decent image ( video from it ) indoor or out door,, videos looks opac, not bright at all, could u explain me your settings basics for me to hang on it ? indoor is terrible dark . i moved and tested manualy and automatic settings.. thnks for u kind answer..
just got yourself a subscriber Ive been looking into sonys cameras because kind of got tired of canon quality
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does it matter what color you choose for the PEEKING COLOR?
Hello, thanks for sharing you know if the Nex 6 or nex 7 has less moire and rolling shutter problems?
Also the peaking level is greyed out for me on manual mode. Is this to do with memory card or the fact that I have a uk model?
Hi, I am definitely more interested in just shooting video. Can you recommend any other options in the same price range so i can do some research. Great vid and thanks
Update... when using it indoors the camera did finally after 26min overheat when in 24fps mode. After turning it off for 5 min it was good to go for another 20min.
Excelent video, i love those images
I will probably buy this camera and I have a doubt about video settings, is this camera able to be set totally manual for video? (shutter speed, ISO, aperture) thank u very much
would really appreciate an answer..what made me jaw drop is your render settings...how can you get such goot quality on youtube ?? what format do u export , mgbps, software ?
Im using premiere export it to mp4 with h264 codec and constant bitrate at 24 but can never get the original quality
thank you just got this sony and was gonna chuck it but now after watching this gonna give it a 2nd thought. thanks.
What do you think about the Sony A5000 for video? For 300 dollars it seem like a good deal.
What set up do I need for a horror film with this camera? I want a dark look!
Can you explains the settings for the camra that you used in this video ?
it's far from the type of lens and
Did you use any other effect from other programs?
and Thanks alooot
Bravo!! I have now found MY camera!! ---> Hey, what software/settings did you use for post-editing?
Can I Control the ISO and the aperture of the vídeo in this câmera?
Is that microphone the ECMSST1? Great video by the way, you have probably saved me a ton of money i dont have.
How did you compress this video to look like 720p quality while watching it on 360p?
Do you have any advice on how to keep the footage as steady as possible without using a tripod? Any tips or tricks would be appreciated.
For a beginner who is fascinated by photography and video, if we were to compare this with the fijifilm x10 which one would be the best choice?
can u only make lots of small films ( cut i later to a big one) or is it possible to continue filming where u stopped it before, and so make one big film?
Great video! Right now Im standing in between getting the 5R (I've had the standard "5" before), or getting the Olympus E-PM2. Not sure which one to get. I love the grip of the Sony Nex-kameras, but the lenses are just so big cause of that sensor (a sensor we like, but...). Regs.