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Sony NEX6
Dec 3, 2012 09:47:07   #
hikergal Loc: North Idaho
 
I am about to bite the bullet and get a DSLR...I remember my film days and took much better pics and with more thought then that now with my Canon G12 and Panasonic FZ35. I always thought today's DSLRs as big, bulky and heavy...but this NEX6 is small enough to fit in my front pack while hiking and I am excited...it will be here Tuesday! Anyone use one and how do you like it? Would love some feedback...

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Dec 4, 2012 07:30:44   #
GrahamS Loc: Hertfordshire, U.K
 
The Sony NEX6 is not a DSLR, it is a CSS or Compact System Camera. In plain language, a compact camera with an interchangeable lens. It has an electronic viewfinder, not an optical viewfinder and does not have a mirror box. It's a good choice for hiking.

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Dec 4, 2012 09:35:34   #
SR71BLACKBIRD
 
The n6 is a very competent camera in some respects better than the 7, the basic difference between the two are the navi controls and the 24mp sensor, not a big deal as the 16mp is no slouch. You picked well my friend time for a dos Equis.......

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Dec 4, 2012 10:19:30   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
I use the NEX series for my normal to wide angle work and Canon for tele work. The in camera sweep panorama and HDR are game changing !

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Dec 4, 2012 11:14:31   #
acutance Loc: New Hampshire
 
And for some interesting lens tests for your nex, see this:
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/04/nex-7-lens-imatest-resolution-comparison#more-6598
I bought the Sigma 30/2.8, and am quite happy with it.

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Dec 5, 2012 02:20:29   #
SnapHappy Loc: SW Florida
 
acutance wrote:
And for some interesting lens tests for your nex, see this:
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/04/nex-7-lens-imatest-resolution-comparison#more-6598
I bought the Sigma 30/2.8, and am quite happy with it.


Thanks for posting this link. I found it very helpful since I recently bought a NEX 5N and have never used a Sony before. I may have bitten off more than I can chew but I do enjoy learning. The Sigma 30 sounds like a lens I could really use. Where did you buy yours? Thanks in advance for your input.

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Dec 5, 2012 08:20:29   #
acutance Loc: New Hampshire
 
They are now on Amazon in stock for $149!
That is now my default source, as I have an Amazon credit card that earns points with purchases.

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Dec 6, 2012 08:43:11   #
hikergal Loc: North Idaho
 
Thanks so much for your input on the NEX6...it came yesterday and am having fun playing with it...hard to change camera interface but the camera looks great...

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Dec 6, 2012 09:02:17   #
sbesaw Loc: Boston
 
hikergal wrote:
Thanks so much for your input on the NEX6...it came yesterday and am having fun playing with it...hard to change camera interface but the camera looks great...


Check mini review by steve huff seems to think it's better than NEX7

http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/10/11/the-sony-nex-6-1st-quick-look-review/

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