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Shopper : Does this camera have a zoom?David B : Ug yes, read the description and it clearly says 16mm to 50mm zoom lens. IF, by the term "zoom" you really mean "telephoto" they also several "longer" zoom lens up to around 200mm.

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2015-10-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Pocketable camera with uncompromised image quality

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for Street Photography

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Small and powerful

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

Rated 2 out of 5

Great pictures, Poor durability and longevity

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 NEX-5T Specifications

  • Lens Compatibility

    Sony E-mount, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta Maxxum A-mount lenses confirmed via optional LA-EA1/LA-EA2 adaptor

  • Camera Type

    Mirrorless digital camera

  • Lens Mount Type

    Sony E-mount

  • Imaging Sensor

    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

  • Media Type

    Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo media; SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card

  • Color Space

    Stills:
    sRGB, AdobeRGB

    Movie:
    xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color

  • Still Mode and Resolution

    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)

  • Panorama Still Image Size

    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

  • Video Mode

    AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))

  • Video Resolution AVCHD

    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

  • Video Resolution MP4

    HD - 1440 x 1080/ 30p @ 12Mbps
    VGA - 640 x 480/ 30p @ 3Mbps

  • Video Signal

    NTSC color, EIA standards

  • Audio Format

    Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC

  • Microphone/Speaker

    Built-in Stereo Microphone/ Built-in monaural speaker; volume settings in 8 steps between 0 and 7

  • Still Image File Format

    JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3format)

  • LCD

    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 Control

    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)

  • Manual Focus Assist

    MF Assist (4.8x, 9.6x)

  • Focus Features

    Predictive control (AF-A, AF-C), Focus Lock

  • AF Illuminator

    Yes (with built-in LED type)

  • Picture Efects

    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

  • Auto Exposure Lock

    Yes (AE Lock button). Can be disabled from menu

  • Color Temperature

    2500 - 9900K with 15-step each Magenta/Green compensation (G7 to M7), Amber/Blue (A7 to B7), Custom

  • Creative Style

    Standard, Vivid, Portrait , Landscape, Sunset, Black White (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps)

  • D-Range Optimizer

    Yes: (Auto, Level, O%)

  • Exposure Bracketing

    3 continuous or single shots in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps

  • Exposure Compensation

    Still images: +/-3.0 EV(1/3EV steps selectable)
    Movies: +/-2.0 EV(1/3EV steps selectable)

  • Exposure Settings

    iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection

  • ISO

    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

    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)

  • Noise Reduction

    Long exposure NR: available of shutter speeds longer than 1 sec

  • Scene Modes

    Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur

  • White Balance Mode

    Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color temperature range 2500 to 9900K, Custom

  • Burst Buffer

    JPEG Standard (11 shots)
    JPEG Fine (11 shots)
    RAW (10 shots)
    RAW+JPEG (9 shots)

  • Continuous Shooting Speed

    Speed Priority Continuous mode: 10 fps

  • Drive Mode

    Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority Continuous, Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures), Bracketing

  • Self-timer

    2-sec. or 10-sec. delay

  • Shutter Speeds Still

    1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb

  • Shutter Speed Movie

    1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps)
    Up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode)

  • Shutter Type

    Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter

  • Flash

    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

  • Convenience

    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

  • View Index

    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

  • Advanced

    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

  • WiFi

    Wi-Fi: yes

  • Sweep Panorama

    Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical (Wide/Standard)

  • Dimensions

    2.4 x 4.4 x 1.5" (61 x 112 x 38mm) without lens

  • Weight

    9.7 oz (275g) without lens

  • UPC Code

    027242870758

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About Sony NEX-5T

FEATURED REVIEWS

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.

Sony NEX-5T Features

  • Large 16.1-megapixel APS-C image sensor in the ultra-compact body combines with a maximum ISO of 25600 to deliver superb image quality.
  • Fast Hybrid AF, which includes phase-detection AF to deliver highly responsive, DSLR-like AF tracking for shooting at up to 10 fps (In Speed Priority Continuous mode)
  • Control dial, Fn (function) button and touch screen (including touch shutter function) greatly facilitate operation.
  • 180° tiltable LCD screen makes self-portraits fun and easy.
  • The NFC function makes Wi-Fi connection easier!
  • One-touch sharing - Directly transfers a still image or movie to an NFC enabledAndroid smartphone or tablet with a single touch.
  • One-touch remote - Activates Smart Remote Control and links the camera with a smartphone or tablet by simply touching the devices while in a shooting mode (Only for smartphones or tablets with Android OS (vers.4.0 or after))(NFC has tobe activated on smartphones or tablets side)
  • Supports PlayMemories Camera Apps, the application download service that lets users install new camera functions as needed.
  • TRILUMINOSTM Color New Compatible with "TRILUMINOS Color*" so users can enjoy precious memories in rich, natural colors when viewing on TVs with a "TRILUMINOSDisplay"

What's in the box:

  • Sony Alpha NEX-5T Camera
  • SELP1650 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 E Mount Lens
  • Body Cap
  • Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
  • External Flash
  • Flash Case
  • Micro USB Cable
  • AC-UB10 AC Adapter
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Sony 1 Year Warranty