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2015-10-14T20:00:00
Having bought NEX-5T, I'm finally able to carry a camera with me every day without any premeditated reason. There is no question anymore, should I take a camera just in case or should I travel light. I just have it all the time in my bag. Certain lenses, like SEL16F28, SEL20F28 and SELP1650 even allow it to fit in a jacket pocket. This very model has a unique combination of features such as compact size, hybrid autofocus and digital level gauge, which is unfortunately not found in later mirrorless models a5xxx and a6xxx. The only feature I miss in NEX-5T is a viewfinder. I initially thought to buy the external one, but its price is still too high. In addition to the kit lens SELP1650, I've bought SEL1670Z, which is, regardless of controversial reviews, a huge step up in image quality compared to the kit lens. I would also highly recommend SEL24F18 and SEL35F18 which both turned out to be really good.
GringoFX
2014-07-26T20:00:00
This is a great camera. It is small, has great quality and is quick. It is great for street photography. This and other future models are a great line of cameras!
SMART
2014-05-16T20:00:00
I have an A65 and wanted the wife to get something smaller, finally she did. She loves it and i can't say how jealous i am. The camera takes very good pictures with auto settings and if user is knowledgeable F-stop and shutter can be manipulated. We went out to the race track and she was taking better pictures then me. I had a zoom advantage, but at the end of the day... She could get the small camera out and take great shots at the pits while i felt uncomfortable to take out the a65 70-200 lens out. The great thing about this camera is that u can take pictures everywhere because it is so small and u dont have to worry about settings the camera will set it up for u and take the picture fast. I still think my A65 with all the a-mount lens available is a great feature, but its nice that a small little camera that fits in your pocket and shots fast and sharp works and competes with the big units is a great reason to buy...
DreCtninea
2014-04-14T20:00:00
This camera takes wonderful photo's and is compact and easy for on the go. Small enough it is not cumbersome for vacation use. Unfortunately Sony customer service is pretty inconvenient. I purchased this camera in April 2013, it mysteriously stopped working in February 2014. I took it to the Sony store, they are not equipped to handle camera's. They referred us to the technical support line. I had to mail the camera in, at which point I was told that the camera had physical damage and could be repaired for $800. My problem with the product is that the camera had never been dropped, any damage done I would deem as normal wear and tear. I feel the longevity and durability of the camera should have been better in this price point. The Panorama feature on this camera was GREAT! Until is completely stopped functioning after four months of use. The photo's were too dark to discern anything.
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Sony E-mount, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta Maxxum A-mount lenses confirmed via optional LA-EA1/LA-EA2 adaptor
Mirrorless digital camera
Sony E-mount
Imaging Sensor: Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
Processor: BIONZ image processor
Anti Dust: Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism
Pixel Gross: Approx. 16.1M pixels
E%ective Picture Resolution: Approx. 16.1 megapixels
Focal Length Conversion Factor: 1.5x
Color Filter System: RGB primary color "lters
Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo media; SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
Stills:
sRGB, AdobeRGB
Movie:
xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
Still Image Mode: JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Still Image Max: Efective Resolution 16.1 Megapixels
Still Image Size: 16:9 L: 4912 x 2760 (7.1 MP), M:3568 x 2000(7.1 MP), S: 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP)
Still Image Size: 3:2 L: 4912 x 3264 (16 MP), M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP) , S: 2448 x 1624 (4 MP)
Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M),
Horizontal Std.: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M),
Vertical Wide: 2,160 x 5,536 (12M),
Vertical Std.: 2,160 x 3,872 (8.4M),
3D Sweep Panorama: N/A
AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
PS - 1920 x 1080/ 60p @ 28Mbps
FX - 1920 x 1080/ 60i @ 24Mbps
FH - 1920 x 1080/ 60i @ 17Mbps
FX - 1920 x 1080/ 24p @ 24Mbps
FH - 1920 x 1080/ 24p @ 17Mbps
HD - 1440 x 1080/ 30p @ 12Mbps
VGA - 640 x 480/ 30p @ 3Mbps
NTSC color, EIA standards
Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Built-in Stereo Microphone/ Built-in monaural speaker; volume settings in 8 steps between 0 and 7
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3format)
LCD Type: 3.0" (7.5cm) Touchscreen TFT LCD (921,600 dots)
Angle: Tilt Up: 180 deg; Down: 50 deg
Brightness: Auto, Manual (5 steps between -2 to +2)
Coverage: 100%
Live View: Continuous Live View
Real-time image adjustment: On/Off
Histogram: On/off
Peaking: Level setting: High/Mid/Low/O%, Color: White/Red/Yellow
Grid Display: Rule of Thirds, 4x6 Square, Diagonal 4x6 Square grids, off
Touch panel: yes
Focus System: Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)
Focus Points: 99 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF)
AF Modes: Single-shot AF(AF-S), Continuous AF(AF-C), Auto Focus, Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus
Focus Area: Multi Point AF (99 points for phase-detection AF, 25 points for contrast-detection AF), Center-weighted, Flexible, Spot
Focus Sensitivity: EV 0 to 20 EV (at ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached)
MF Assist (4.8x, 9.6x)
Predictive control (AF-A, AF-C), Focus Lock
Yes (with built-in LED type)
11 modes (15 e%ects): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast, Mono, Toy Camera, So< High-key, So< Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature
Yes (AE Lock button). Can be disabled from menu
2500 - 9900K with 15-step each Magenta/Green compensation (G7 to M7), Amber/Blue (A7 to B7), Custom
Standard, Vivid, Portrait , Landscape, Sunset, Black White (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps)
Yes: (Auto, Level, O%)
3 continuous or single shots in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps
Still images: +/-3.0 EV(1/3EV steps selectable)
Movies: +/-2.0 EV(1/3EV steps selectable)
iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection
Stills: ISO 100-25600 selectable in 1 EV steps, Auto (100-3200)
Movies: ISO 100-6400 selectable in 1 EV steps, Auto (100-3200)
Metering: Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Modes: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity: EV 0 to 20 EV (at ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached)
Long exposure NR: available of shutter speeds longer than 1 sec
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color temperature range 2500 to 9900K, Custom
JPEG Standard (11 shots)
JPEG Fine (11 shots)
RAW (10 shots)
RAW+JPEG (9 shots)
Speed Priority Continuous mode: 10 fps
Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority Continuous, Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures), Bracketing
2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb
1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps)
Up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode)
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Flash Bracketing: +/-2.0 EV
Flash Compensation: +/-2.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 EV steps)
Flash Coverage: 16 mm (focal length printed on lens body)
Flash Metering System: Pre-flash TTL
Flash Modes: Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable)
Flash Type : External flash (supplied) attachable to Smart Accessory Terminal2
Guide Number: 7 (in meters at ISO100)
Recycling Time: Approx. 4 sec
Self Timer
Red-Eye Reduction
Erase/Protect
Media/Battery Indicator
Power Save Mode
Still Image Playback Options: Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Still)
Video Playback Options: Forward/Rewind (movie)
Multiple Language Display
Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning,4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 13.6x, M: 9.9x, S: 6.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2sec, Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (still), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Face Detection: On, Off, Face Registration, Face Selection; maximum eight faces detected
Smile Shutter technology: Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)
Image Stabilization: Lens-based (where applicable)
Intelligent Auto
x.v.Color: when connected via HDMI cable
Superior Auto
Tracking Focus
Anti Motion Blur
Auto High Dynamic Range
Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)
Photo Creativity
Wi-Fi: yes
Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical (Wide/Standard)
2.4 x 4.4 x 1.5" (61 x 112 x 38mm) without lens
9.7 oz (275g) without lens
027242870758
Small and powerful
By DreCtninea
I have an A65 and wanted the wife to get something smaller, finally she did. She loves it and i can't say how jealous i am. The camera takes very good pictures with auto settings and if user is knowledgeable F-stop and shutter can be manipulated. We went out to the race track and she was taking better pictures then me. I had a zoom advantage, but at the end of the day... She could get the small camera out and take great shots at the pits while i felt uncomfortable to take out the a65 70-200 l...
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Great for Street Photography
By SMART
This is a great camera. It is small, has great quality and is quick. It is great for street photography. This and other future models are a great line of cameras!
The Sony NEX-5T builds upon the heritage of Sony's NEX 5 Series, which has been Sony's mainstay lineup in the Mirrorless camera market since our E-mount system lineup was first introduced. But the NEX-5Tadds new and exciting features. Inheriting well-received features from the NEX-5R, such as superlative image quality (via APS-C image sensor), superb AF performance comparable to standard SLRs (via phase detection AF) and a stylish, minimalist ultra-compact body, the NEX-5Tadds new NFC sharing/control functionality, a first for NEX cameras.
As Wi-Fi and smartphones become more widely available, demand is growing for features that enable smooth linking between various devices and easy sharing of photos. By adding NFC functionality, users can smoothly and easily share photos and link up with other devices - with one touch!
The same sensor format that Sony builds into the full-sized DSLRs. With 13 times the area of the typical point-and-shoot image sensor, APS-C sensor size makes the difference between "snapshots" and "photographs," delivering an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.
Sony's advanced Fast Hybrid AF combines two technologies for outstanding performance: Phase detection auto focus for quick response that is ideal when tracking fast-moving subjects and contrast-detection auto focus for added precision. A perfect match that delivers optimal Auto Focus for fast, precise focusing in a ny scene.
Capture HD Movies in your choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution. AVCHD codec delivers stunning picture quality. MP4 codec offers smaller files for easier upload to the web. Connectivity with smartphones for One-touch sharing/One-touch remote has been simplified with Wi-Fi/NFC control. Simply tap the camera to another NFC-enabled device like a tablet or smartphone and photos are transferred with just one touch. Users need only touch devices to connect; no complex set-up is required. Moreover, when using Smart Remote Control, the camera's shutter can be conveniently controlled by your smartphone's touchscreen.
Personalize your camera by adding new features of your choice with PlayMemories Camera Apps. Find apps to fit your shooting style from portraits, detailed close-ups, sports, time lapse, motion shot and much more. Use apps that shoot, share and save photos using Wi-Fi that make it easy to control and view your camera from smartphone, and post photos directly to Facebook or backup images to the cloud without connecting to a computer.
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