Trading Sony A-100 for Sony NEX
May 11, 2012 10:02:41 #
After a few years with my A-100, I still dont quite get it; some pictures are terrific, struggling with low light shots. Took a clsee with a pro recently, went over camera settings etc. I am feeling the pull of the descriptions of shooting in low light with the NEX models; Any comments welcome- is it worth the $$ to trade up, or should I stay with the A-100 and learn how to use it properly? My main useage is shooting interior shots of homes.
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May 12, 2012 07:02:26 #
I have had the Sony NEX5 for over a year and love it. I purchased it for a trip to Alaska and got some incredible pictures. I use it inside at a school where I teach. I have also taken videos and pictures in very dark places with excellent results. It came with a flash attachment but I have never used it. Bottom line: it Sony NEX is worth the money.
May 12, 2012 08:17:37 #
you are forcing me to make a decision!! sounds like a no-brainer; off I go to list my A-100 on E-bay! thanks for the comment--Bob D
May 12, 2012 10:30:25 #
I have a friend how loves the nexus. He is a professional photographer and and full frame cameras. He constantly raves about the quality. In fact, he trades in his old model everytime a new one comes out.
May 12, 2012 11:01:46 #
Let's not get carried away here Guys. The A100 is an excellent CCD sensored camera even if it is a bit long in the tooth now and in addition we don't even know what lens you are using.
Sure you can rush out and buy say, a NEX-5N and you will gain a whole stop (irony intended) of usable ISO but is that enough? Are you going to be happy with the handling of the tiny NEX and what about the limited, as yet, choice of lens?
I'd like to know what lens you are using for these interior shots and whether or not you use a tripod.
p.s. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with the NEX, I have one myself, but as well as not instead of a DSLR.
Sure you can rush out and buy say, a NEX-5N and you will gain a whole stop (irony intended) of usable ISO but is that enough? Are you going to be happy with the handling of the tiny NEX and what about the limited, as yet, choice of lens?
I'd like to know what lens you are using for these interior shots and whether or not you use a tripod.
p.s. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with the NEX, I have one myself, but as well as not instead of a DSLR.
May 12, 2012 11:56:17 #
I am baffled by the question above asking if that Sony NEX is worth the money.
To me its a great camera with low price. I was so impressed with the 5a I couldn't wait until the NEX-7 came out and bought it. The photos are as good as my MkIII Ds and its light and easy for this old guy to carry around. ( I call
the big Canon a boat anchor). And plus the NEX adapts with ease to all my Leica glass. A wonderful camera that Sony!
To me its a great camera with low price. I was so impressed with the 5a I couldn't wait until the NEX-7 came out and bought it. The photos are as good as my MkIII Ds and its light and easy for this old guy to carry around. ( I call
the big Canon a boat anchor). And plus the NEX adapts with ease to all my Leica glass. A wonderful camera that Sony!
May 12, 2012 12:37:45 #
May 12, 2012 13:06:08 #
I know a lady with a Canon DSLR who recently purchased a NEX 5. The point is the NEX are great cameras, but thier smallness is a concern for handling. Also I have seen that (maybe with andaptor) you can the lenses for A100 in the NEX.
May 12, 2012 13:30:47 #
Peekayoh wrote:
Let's not get carried away here Guys. The A100 is ... (show quote)
I totally agree - more information is needed before jumping ship. It sounds like you need low light performance - let that need guide you in your decision making process.
May 12, 2012 14:24:09 #
Low light performance? No problem!
Sony NEX-7, Leica M lens adapter and a $10,000
f 0.95 Noctilux ..
Sony NEX-7, Leica M lens adapter and a $10,000
f 0.95 Noctilux ..
May 12, 2012 14:48:28 #
Rip Tragle wrote:
Low light performance? No problem!
Sony NEX-7, Leica M lens adapter and a $10,000
f 0.95 Noctilux ..
Sony NEX-7, Leica M lens adapter and a $10,000
f 0.95 Noctilux ..
:thumbup: Let us know how that works out... oh, and send me your old trashy A100, I'll make certain it's properly used, er uh, disposed of :wink:
May 12, 2012 19:02:52 #
Come to think of it instead of the NEX get one of those
new specialized and super-sensor black and white ONLY
Leica M9s. Then you won't have to fool around with all
that messy color stuff!
new specialized and super-sensor black and white ONLY
Leica M9s. Then you won't have to fool around with all
that messy color stuff!
May 12, 2012 19:39:03 #
Nice camera the Nex5-7. Features offering is amazing meeting 99% of needs. Have to get it into your own hands to understand the solid feel. Perfect camera if your ego isn't an issue and weight or size is a consideration.
It is my backup, purchased for wife. Fits lots of needs.
It is my backup, purchased for wife. Fits lots of needs.
May 12, 2012 19:49:47 #
tulsimm wrote:
Nice camera the Nex5-7. Features offering is amazing meeting 99% of needs. Have to get it into your own hands to understand the solid feel. Perfect camera if your ego isn't an issue and weight or size is a consideration.
It is my backup, purchased for wife. Fits lots of needs.
It is my backup, purchased for wife. Fits lots of needs.
Do they offer any constant aperture lenses? Like a 2.8 zoom for helping with the indoor low light conditions?
May 12, 2012 20:19:19 #
That's whats cool about these NEX cameras, you can adapt all sorts of lenses.
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