Sony NEX-7 or Nikon D90
Oct 22, 2012 15:13:10 #
I would like to shrink my camera size from a Nikon D90 to a Sony NEX-7. Will I get the same quality with similar lenses? Better?
Oct 22, 2012 19:18:48 #
I think the Sony will be a better camera although I have no experience with interchangeable lens compacts. The D90 is a 4 year old DSLR.
Oct 23, 2012 07:32:42 #
Robert Russell wrote:
I would like to shrink my camera size from a Nikon D90 to a Sony NEX-7. Will I get the same quality with similar lenses? Better?
I have the NEX-7 & the 5N. They are both EXCELLENT cameras! I also shoot a Canon 5D MKII & a 7D. Prints at 13"x19" are identical at similar ISO, focal length, etc.
Oct 23, 2012 08:15:18 #
Robert Russell wrote:
I would like to shrink my camera size from a Nikon D90 to a Sony NEX-7. Will I get the same quality with similar lenses? Better?
Try www.snapsort.com. They compare similar camera, so you might not get a direct comparison of those two. You can compare each with other cameras, and see what they like and dislike. You can also try cameras reviews.
Camera Reviews
http://www.kenrockwell.com
http://www.dpreview.com
http://www.snapsort.com
http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment.html
FX vs DX
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/full-frame-advantage.htm
https://www.google.com/search?q=fx+vs+dx
Oct 23, 2012 08:27:25 #
erandolph
Loc: La Pine, Oregon USA
I've had my NEX-7 now for several months. One of the issues with NEX cameras was the lack of lenses. Sony just announced 3 new lenses that fill out the range.
I have been a Sony shooter for years now and am very pleased with both the Sony and Zeiss lenses.
My biggest complaint with both my Sonys was the placement of the movie button. Ah, the latest firmware update added a menu item that allows one to turn off that button.
All in all, I don't think you will be unhappy with the NEX-7
I have been a Sony shooter for years now and am very pleased with both the Sony and Zeiss lenses.
My biggest complaint with both my Sonys was the placement of the movie button. Ah, the latest firmware update added a menu item that allows one to turn off that button.
All in all, I don't think you will be unhappy with the NEX-7
Oct 23, 2012 10:35:11 #
It is no contest - the Sony ! In camera HDR and sweep panorama are game changers. And, you can use just about any lens that has ever been made with adapters for the NEX !
Oct 23, 2012 11:26:42 #
imagemeister wrote:
It is no contest - the Sony ! In camera HDR and sweep panorama are game changers. And, you can use just about any lens that has ever been made with adapters for the NEX !
Sony is making a big push in photography by adding little features like HDR, panorama, GPS, and camera manual in the camera. The others will have to play catch-up
Oct 23, 2012 11:55:44 #
imagemeister wrote:
Do the lens adapters allow full functionality: focus, etc? And, you can use just about any lens that has ever been made with adapters for the NEX !
Oct 23, 2012 12:11:06 #
erandolph wrote:
I've had my NEX-7 now for several months. One of t... (show quote)
I downloaded the latest firmware version. Where is the option in the setup menu to turn off the video button? I don't shoot much video with mine & I'd like to take advantage of this feature (one UHHr suggested glueing a rubber O-ring around the button. I'd rather do something less drastic).
Oct 23, 2012 13:41:34 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
imagemeister wrote:
Do the lens adapters allow full functionality: focus, etc? And, you can use just about any lens that has ever been made with adapters for the NEX !
They allow full manual operation - which for me is preferred ! You actually get focus scales and infinity stops and actually know what distance you are focused at - remember hyperfocal distance ?? Though for crop frame, less meaningful.
Oct 23, 2012 13:45:20 #
imagemeister wrote:
They allow full manual operation - which for me is preferred ! You actually get focus scales and infinity stops and actually know what distance you are focused at - remember hyperfocal distance ?? Though for crop frame, less meaningful.
Ahh yes, the good old days.GoofyNewfie wrote:
imagemeister wrote:
Do the lens adapters allow full functionality: focus, etc? And, you can use just about any lens that has ever been made with adapters for the NEX !
They allow full manual operation - which for me is preferred ! You actually get focus scales and infinity stops and actually know what distance you are focused at - remember hyperfocal distance ?? Though for crop frame, less meaningful.
I should have my KatzEye focusing screen tomorrow.
Sony makes some good stuff.
I drive a 2004...oh, wait...that's a Toyota.
Oct 23, 2012 14:13:44 #
erandolph
Loc: La Pine, Oregon USA
To turn off the movie button:
Setup Menu, Scroll through the movie button option is just after Function Settings.
Setup Menu, Scroll through the movie button option is just after Function Settings.
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