Sony NEX-5n Video Overview

The new and improved Sony NEX-5n is here and here is the lowdown on the camera. My full written review with photos, video samples and more is at http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2011/09/05/the-sony-nex-5n-digital-camera-revie...

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[slooob23]

@bangcupid007 I have narrowed my options down to exactly the same 2 cameras as you. I am starting to think the NEX may be the best option (as I am used to the compact camera user interface) and because the sensor in the NEX5n is actually one of the the best APS-C sensors ever produced I won't be compromising on image quality. The sensor in the Nikon D5100 is actually made by Sony and is also very good, but the NEX is much better in live view mode which is important to me. Good luck

[KaNGaRooBaby910]

@MisterEM01 but the thing i don't like about sony is lack of control... btw thanks a lot for your suggestion

[bangcupid007]

Guys, I am looking for a DSLR and recently got to know about these micro 4/3 or mirror-less or whatever cameras, which will have image quality similar to DSLR. I`m looking for Nikon D5100 or NEX 5N. Can you please suggest me which one is better. I am looking for better image quality in both outdoors and indoors. I`m a casual photographer and would like to take pics hanging out with friends. Having a better video capabilities is an added advantage.Thanks!

[MisterEM01]

@KaNGaRooBaby910 5n, IQ is mind blowing, no Noise past 800 ISO and its barely visible at higher up to 6400 even 12800 ISO is usable. Build quality tip-top, you can use most of legacy lenses, and more zeiss, e-mount lenses to come.

[KaNGaRooBaby910]

do you recommend me to buy the nex-5n, lumix gx1 or olympus ep-3? i'm having a hard time choosing the best as each of them have their own flaw

[zlyable]

@chenglok They are called "EVIL" now 

[virtualGhosty]

you should put your camera to manual mode ;)

[dennispenev]

how many focus points on the 5n and what type (how many cross type and how many regular focus points)? Thanks

[tweakiepop]

Erm....is there much option for manual control.... exposure, etc?

[infyrno917]

seems silly to buy the oled viewfinder... might as well buy an nex7

[Entropy56]

Why the heck do you like the 24P video better? This is not a cinema camera. You will force people to see jerky videos. 24P is great for Lord of the Rings, etc, where they tell the actors how to move. Do you plan on telling your subjects how to move? I hate 24P home videos where they feel the need to pan and make your eyes bleed. Don’t pretend to be cool with 24p.

[abhiwltya]

you have the intelligent auto mode for people who dont know what they r doing...heheh...lolz :)

[yasswah]

The Focking level...

[keyjaycompound]

ummm....the zoom lens XD

Anyway, seems like a great camera. Will look into more test footage.

[chenglok]

mirrorless? why don't they put a better name? They should name the EVF as Optical-Viewfinder less.

[draveify]

@DJMarshMellowXD picture quality is greater, more frames per second, better digital noise control meaning sharper images. and mainly focus speed,blows any camera out of the water. Sony nex series have the fastest focus time as of august of '11.

[hassoow93]

do you have a 50p option? cause i live in europe:P

[haroldkarlose]

can this nex 5 N beat with DSLR ?

[carlofiumano]

;-)))))

[silkuze]

@AYGAMES it's not a DSLR. It's called Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera or MILC. It doesn't have any mirrors, but it has a big sensor and interchangeable lenses :)

[AYGAMES]

is it DSLR

[tkdleeds]

anyone can tell me what is the option to keep the auto focus on a fast moving object?

[DJMarshMellowXD]

So, i wanna buy either this camera or the Nikon 1. I just wanna know.. can anybody tell me what i get better in the Sony NEX since it''s so much more expensive?

[KyriosIasonas]

Beware as removing the orange sticker Sony puts on the touch screen/LCD can remove the LCD screen coating when you remove it. Sony is aware of this but isn't making any public announcements warning consumers to beware, nor are they changing their practice of applying this sticker onto the screen for marketing purposes with the new cameras in the box.

[digitalkmultimedia]

I was all set to buy this most excellent camera and then stopped. The video recording click issue was a show stopper for me. Even though SONY claims a free fix, etc. Folks continue to report that new production models and those that under went the free fix, continue to have the noise click issue. Hard to accept that such just a great camera has this basic audio problem.