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14 years ago
Sony NEX-7
Compact system cameras (CSC) have developed over the years and are now as much a part of the photographic tapestry as their DSLR cousins. It was only a matter of time before a high-end model would hit the shelves, and it's Sony's NEX-7 that takes that title.
Pros:
- Great OLED viewfinder
- decent image quality at high resolution
Cons:
- Low-light focusing is poor
- some layout issues
- need more pro lenses in range
14 years ago
Sony NEX-7 review
When Sony bought Konica Minolta's camera division in 2006, there was much speculation about the impact the acquisition would have on the DSLR market. On one hand, Sony is a large technology company and a leader in many fields, including broadcast video, and therefore had the investing power and...
14 years ago
Camera Test: Sony NEX-7 ILC
Sony's NEX-7 is currently our pick for the best ILC on the market. It combines outstanding image quality with solid ergonomics and, in addition to the normal array of preset shooting modes, plenty of useful options.
14 years ago
Sony Alpha NEX-7 Review: A Top-Notch Mirrorless Camera
When we first encountered the Sony Alpha NEX-7 , DCR editor Allison Johnson was putting a pre-production model through its paces under the auspices of Sony San Diego this past September. Allison gave the camera high grades and was particularly impressed with the performance of the viewfinder.
Pros:
- Good image quality
- Good video quality
- Good shutter lag and AF acquisition time
- Excellent viewfinder
Cons:
- Cost
- Awkward playback regimen
- Monitor/viewfinder interface can impact battery life
14 years ago
The NEX-7 packs an awful lot of features into its small body, including an excellent 24 MP APS-C sensor and large high-resolution electronic viewfinder. Its three-dial interface and extensive customizability makes for excellent handling, although its default setup leaves something to be desired.
Pros:
- Three dial interface offers extensive fingertip control
- Superb build quality
- Excellent 2.4 million-dot OLED EVF in compact
- slimline body
- 920K dot tilting rear screen
- Very high-resolution 24MP CMOS sensor with impressive high-ISO performance
- Exceptionally 'deep' feature set including Auto HDR...
Cons:
- Out-of-camera JPEGs don't show off the 24MP sensor to its best extent
- Auto ISO limited to maximum of 1600
- Top-plate dials indistinguishable by touch (most problematic when using EVF
- Mystifying default control setup ( e.g .
14 years ago
Great alternative to DSLR
This camera is awesome, at first I was doubtful selling my Nikon D90 but now that I have been shooting with it I have no regrets. It has hardly any shutter lag and the pictures I have taken are sharp with a lot of detail(although this will depend on your lens).
Pros:
- Picture & Video Quality
Cons:
- Maybe Battery life
- but it is not too bad.
14 years ago
Sony NEX-7
The Sony NEX-7 is a new compact system camera, the fifth model in the NEX series, that's aimed squarely at enthusiasts. Featuring the same 24.3 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor as the A77 and A65 SLT cameras, the NEX-7 has an eye-level XGA OLED electronic viewfinder, 25-point contrast-detect...
14 years ago
I remember when the NEX series first came out and everyone was commenting on what an ugly camera it was and now it's a very popular series. I liked the looks of it then and now as well. The grip is a huge advantage and makes the camera very easy to hold.
Pros:
- Great IQ, low noise at high ISOs, better build quality
- Beautiful EVF
- Thumb wheels for manual shooting
- Sony hot shoe for Sony flashes, tilting screen, button lay out for easy shooting, faster auto focus and those nice Sony warm colors
Cons:
- low battery life, no touch screen, no off camera flash mode and complicated menu, Also I wish it had a built in ND grad
- It seems to me that would be an easy firmware addition
14 years ago
Sony NEX-7 Review
the camera displayed exceptionally good image quality and sharpness, along with an enjoyable easy operator interface.
Pros:
- access to E-mount lenses
- Carl Zeiss and (via an adaptor) Sony A-mount optics
14 years ago
Sony NEX-7
All the usual NEX traits: outstanding image and video quality, lethargic autofocus, iffy focus from the kit lens. Sumptuous ergonomics only just help it to justify the high price
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