Sony Alpha NEX-7 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body, 24.3MP, Up to 10 fps Shooting, AVCHD 1080/60p/60i/24p HD Movies, Sweep Panorama, Tru-Finder OLED Electronic Viewfinder
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fred b : what are the main diferences between the 5N and the 7?JOHN L : The NEX7 has a 24 mb sensor, OLED optical viewfinder and programmable manual controls. the NEX5n has a 16 mb sensor which is actually better in low light, since there are fewer sensor sites in the same space, so the sensors are bigger and have lower noise.
I've had both (NEX7 now) and prefer it, although it's lots more money.SHUAI O : The Sensor of Nex 7 is 24.3 Million Pix, and 5N is 16 Million. 7 is with classic style, 5N is more mordern.MICHAEL V : Other than pixel count.
The 7 has a built-in electronic viewfinder, while the 5 needs a $350 add-on.
The 7 has image stabilization. the 5 does not.
The 5 can go to a higher ISO: 25600 v. 16000.MORRIS E : For me the main differences are;
1. 24.3 mp vs. 16.1 mp.
2. The 5N has no viewfinder and the 7 has a viewfinder.
There are many other differences that don't matter to me. My son-in-law has the 5N and he wishes he had my 7.TOM S : I'm sorry I don't know the answer to your question. I sold my 7 because the menu system was not easy to use.
Sorry.Basarab H : Out of the two, Nex-7 is supposed to be the better camera. If we take Nex-7 as a reference, Nex-5n:
(1) Does not have a viewfinder (you can buy one and attach it to the accessory port);
(2) Does not have an on-board, pop-up flash (it comes though with a small external one, you have to attach it to the accessory port);
(3) Does not have a hot shoe for a full size external flash;
(4) Has fewer knobs and buttons for direct controls; to change settings you have to navigate through the menu;
(5) Has lower resolution (16 Mp vs. 24);
On the plus side:
(6) It has a touch screen;
(7) It is smaller.EDWARD N : I do beleive the 7 has other enhanced properties also. The optical viewfinder is the difference we needed.
We would not have bought this camera if not for that.
How do we get telephoto lenses for the nex-7 beyond 210mm.?
We are hoping for a reasonable answer to our question.
Adorama, can you answer?ROY F : Main functional differences between the two: built-in OLED viewfinder and tri-navi controls (best part of the NEX-7 for me). The 5N has a touch screen which I wish the NEX-7 has. 5N has a lower res sensor which is not a big deal and actually results in cleaner low light images based on reviews. You should also look at the NEX-6.MAURICE C : The 7 has a viewfinder, built in flash and shoots about 50% bigger pictures plus many other features that I have never gotten familiar with since I traded both the 7 and 5 in on other equipment. The fact that I traded them in no way should be construed that they are not good cameras, I just wanted to get back into DSLRs.MICHAEL B : * * * The below article is from a review site. * * *
On the one hand you have the Sony NEX-5N, featuring a venerable 16-megapixel sensor that appears in four of our top six interchangeable lens cameras (including the NEX-5N.) It’s a sensor that has appeared in the Pentax K-5, the Sony A55V, the Nikon D7000, and our 2011 camera of the year, the superb Nikon D5100. Getting that sensor into a compact system camera that shoots 10fps for $699 is a serious accomplishment for Sony.
Countering that, the Sony NEX-7 features Sony’s newest sensor, a 24.3-megapixel powerhouse that now sits in their prosumer Alpha A77 and A65 DSLR models. The NEX-7 also fires off at a 10fps clip, with a built-in flash, OLED electronic viewfinder, three control dials, and substantially more comfortable grip than the NEX-5N. All this comes at a hefty price tag, however, with the NEX-7 costing you $1349 with the same kit lens as the 5N.
So which camera is the way to go? Well, it’ll depend largely on what kind of photographer you are. We found the NEX-7 was marginally improved over the NEX-5N in most performance categories, with slightly better dynamic range, noise performance, and more resolution due to its superior image sensor and processor.
If you shoot primarily in JPEG or for the web, the NEX-7’s images will look better, but your end results will look similar with either camera. The NEX-7 has more controls, handles better, and outperforms the 5N in that case, but the numbers are close enough that it’s hard to justify paying twice as much for the NEX-7 as the NEX-5N.
If you’re a RAW shooter, regularly print images, or you plan on investing in high quality lenses like the $999 24mm f/1.8 Carl Zeiss lens, then the performance gap between the two cameras is large enough to justify the extra expense.
Either way you’re getting a top-of-the-line camera, though replace that 18-55mm kit lens as soon as possible; it doesn’t do either camera justice.STEVEN M : I would recommend that Fred go to the Sony website and read the differences between the two cameras. There is a lot of information there. Or he could try the NEX forum at dpreview
I have only the NEX 7.
Arik K : There is remote control with zoom for Sony nex-7. ?
ArikFLORENCIO G : No, I am not aware of any remote control for NEX 7.TOM B : There is not much written on this but I was able to find this. There is a unit called the Sony Remote commander that is compatible with the NEX 7. I think its number is RMT-DSLR.NOEL A : Nope, no remote and no GPS. Other than that, I really like this little camera. It weighs almost nothing even with a carbon fiber monopod attached. It won't do everything my Sony a-65 will, but darn close. I go fishing in remote places (Brazilian Amazon and northern Manitoba last year) and the weight limits have gotten ridiculously low on the fly-ins. My NEX-7 with 50-200 lens should be just the ticket for these trips. I wish all my cameras had the "triple dial control". I can make changes in manual exposure settings almost as fast as auto mode.ROBERT E B : Zoom is manual on this camera. Otherwise, Sony RM-S1AM for IR remote.
Good luck!GLENN M : NoStephanie M : I have no idea. You should contact Sony directly if someone at Adorama can't answer that questionGEORGE A : Check the box. I haven't and have little need for it. Incidentally it's a terrific camera. Great image quality and relatively easy to customize and use. would buy it again Awaiting more lenses.TROY P : I am not familiar with any remote-controlled zoom lens at this point. There are IR remote controls to trip the timer and shutter that work extremely well. A definite must for Low light and tripod shooting.ROSS M : Sadly, remarkably ... No!
Shopper : Does anyone have experience using old Minolta lenses with this camera? We have been told that Minolta should work well with the Sony camera's. My Minolta lenses were purchased for an old Minolta 7000i prior to digital technology.MERILYN C : Yes, the lenses will work - with a converter in between the body and the lens. The Sony LA-EA2 is the best, since it is "more compatible" and keeps most functions working. The only other issue would be one of focal length. Because the NEX has an APS-C sensor, a 50 mm lens will produce the image that a 75 mm lens would have on the 7000i. Otherwise, I have found some of the older lenses to be magnificent.LUCAS P : I've use a Voitlander and 2 diffetent Canon L lens with it via basic adapters and like it very much. The peak focusing and magnification make adjustments a breeze. I love the camera!JIM S : I wish I could be of more help to answer directly. I can say that with lens I got with the nex-7 I have never been more happy in the 15 years I have been in digital. This is really top of the line.DAVID G : I own the NEX-7. I have an adapter that let's me use my old Leica M rangefinder lenses on it, and they do great work. The NEX series have short sensor-to-lens mount distance, which leaves room to adapt a wide variety of non-NEX lenses. The key word there is "adapt" -- Minolta lenses are supposed to work directly with Sony SLR cameras... but the NEX is not an SLR and uses a completely different mount. So, to summarize, your Minolta lenses might work on the NEX, but only if you can find the correct adapter.
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2015-06-06T20:00:00
Rated 2 out of 5
No
Take too much waiting times between first to next picture
Don9286
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2014-07-31T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing small camera
I have been looking for a small camera to carry with me and in car also. This little hight power camera DOES IT ALL. I also have a Nikon D600 and this camera rivals the D600 with its fantastic picture quality. I mostly shoot scenery and at time wild life when driving. Menu system takes a bit to get used to and is sensitive to touch on the wheel for making adjustments, but I am getting used to it. All in all THIS IS A GREAT POWERFUL CAMERA FOR ALL AROUND USE PEOPLE GROUPS ( breakfasts, meetings etc.) AND SCENERY.
LLOYD B.
2013-05-20T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Sony NEX-7
This is my second NEX-7, I liked my first one enough that I bought a second to keep as backup. When they first came out, there was an issue of the number of quality lenses for it, now from ultra wide-angle to long telephoto, there are enough quality lenses to satisfy most anyone. I use mine a lot for macro photography - pictures of bugs and small animals mostly. The camera is very well built, sturdy, but it has one shortcoming in that it's not water resistant. But, I have dropped it down a hillside, cleaned the mud and smears off of it and it kept on going. I tend to use this camera in the same situations that I use my Pentax K-5, on shoots out in the rain forests of Central America. When it starts raining, I put it away and continue with the Pentax. With adapters, my old M and A Pentax lenses can be used on the NEX-7, which has saved me a great deal of money. Even though they are manual focus lenses, with the NEX-7's focus peaking, accurate focusing is achieved very quickly. At first I wondered how a camera that small, built by a company that's not one of the "Big Four", could cost so much. Now, after much use, and some abuse, I know why... Sony has built a superior product. For the advanced amateur, or the semi-pro, this camera would be a welcome addition to the camera bag.
Elranero
2013-04-01T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
A used REX 7 in good condition
good handling; lots of E mount lenses available; great image quality; great for travel, events, family & still object photography; better as a camera than a video recorder. needs 2+ backup batteries for extended shooting; a learning curve to understand all the features;
BILL L.
2013-03-25T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Amazing detail!
I do a lot of backpacking and this is a great lightweight full featured camera. Most of my photography is with macro and therefore manual controls are key. The camera has the functionality of a full DSLR (I am switching over from the Nikon D90), plus many more features. The focus peaking is really helpful when doing macro work. The viewfinder is really nice especially since it has all your information right in the screen. Live DOF and exposure plus histogram. Cons: 24 mp images are great, but they are really large and slow down your computer when you are working with them. Plan on getting some larger memory cards! Battery life is not great compared to a DSLR. If you accidentally leave on the camera you will find yourself with a dead battery pretty quick. You will need extra batteries if you normally are out for more then a day at a time. Native lenses are not that high of quality yet. Sure the Zeiss lenses are, but they are way too expensive for me. Most lenses are very soft in the corners. I really hope they pick up the lens game soon. These sensors deserve better! Overall I love the camera and I think that my Nikon will be collecting dust now.
D-dawg
2013-02-04T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Sony Alpha NEX-7
I use the NEX-7 to stand in for my SLR when I don't want the bulk and weight of the bigger camera. If does the job perfectly. Shutter and viewfinder lag make it not suitable for wildlife photography. I like the 10 frames per second shooting when getting images of golfers on the course to analyze the swing. The editing is easier than doing the same thing with video for me.
Mo
2013-02-04T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Ready for more lenses!
I wanted a lighter, less pretentious camera than an DSLR for travel. This is it.
David B.
2013-01-28T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent Camera, Excellent Results
Easy access to controls separates this mirror-less camera from the others I have considered. I frequently do manual settings and that makes the NEX 7 ideal for me. I like the 24 megapixel resolution also. I have four lenses and two NEX 7 bodis, the Nex7 has become my primary camera system.
Bob C.
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