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Hood
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 10:33 pm Post subject: Is the Sony Nex 5n still good in 2019? |
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Hood wrote:
Is the Sony Nex 5n still good in 2019?
I recently went back a revisited my old Sony Nex 5n recently after years of not using it since getting my a7's.
It was a fun little excursion with an old friend and I have shared a bit of a story and some images with a manual focus lens if anyone is interested in having a look.
http://joshpereraphoto.metalforfishes.com/?p=3122
Does anybody here still use what would technically be considered an older camera? Or have you recently gone back to one? _________________
-Josh
Currently shooting:
Digital:Sony Nex-5, Nex-5n, Pentax KX, Pentax K30 and Fuji JZ100
Film: Minolta x700, Contax 137MD, Chinon Memotron, Minolta 500si, Minolta 700si, Canon Ex-auto, Minolta 35DL weathermatic, Pentax espio 738, Minolta Himatic-G, Olympus Trip 35, Elixa Reflex-B, Pentax MZ-60
Lens Collection:Slr Magic 28/2.8, Slr Magic 35/1.7, Minolta Rokkor 45/2, Minolta Rokkor 50/1.4, Minolta W-Rokkor-sg 28/3.5, Minolta 35-70/3.5, Minolta Rokkor-PF 55/1.9, Minolta W.Rokkor 28/3.5, Monolta MD 50/2*2, Minolta 50/1.7, Minolta zealox bellows, Minolta e.Rokkor 75/4.5, Sony 18-55 3.5/5.6, Sony 16/2.8, Asahi Smc Takumar 55/1.8, Asahi Smc Takumar 50/1.5, Meyer Gerlitz Dimoplan 50/2.8,Meyer Gerlitz Orestegon 50/1.8, Tamron 35/2.8, Tamron 70-220/4, Tamron aspherical 28-200 3.8-5.6, Seimar 28/2.8, Aus Jena Tessar 50/2.8, Industar 50/3.5, Industar 26m 50/2.8, Industar 61 55/2.8, Industar 69 28/2.8, Carenar 45/2.8, Pentacon electric 50/1.8, Pentacon 30/3.5, Pentacon 29/2.8, Helios 44m 58/2, Miida 35/2.8, Miida 75-205/3.8, Cosina 28/2.8, Kenlock 135/2.8, Kenlock 35/2.8, Kenlock Mc-tor 28/2.8, Jupiter 8 50/2, Vivitar 28-85 3.5-4.5 macro, Vivitar 28-80 3.5-5.6 macro, Exacta 35-70 3.5-4.8 macro, Sigma 35-70 2.8-4, Sigma 100-200 4.5, SamYong 18-28 4-4.5, Photax-Pharagon 35/2.8, Travenar 35/2.8, Travenar 50/1.8, Tokina 70-210 4-5.6, Tokina 28/2.8, Promura 200/3.5, Sirius 20-200 3.9, Soligor 200/3.5, Canon FL 50/1.8, Canon FD 35-70 3.5-4.5, Auto Focal 75-200/4.5, Zenit Zenitar 50/2,Tokina353 35-300mm(KX), Pentax 18-55(KX), Pentax 35-80(KX), Sigma 14mm F2.8(KX), Sigma 70-200mm(KX), Sigma 24-70mm(KX), Pentax 35-135 macro(KX), plus I have a few in for service right now and I'm always collecting more...
It's been a few years now, I need to sit down and update this list...it has grown considerably! haha
My Blog:
http://www.joshpereraphoto.com/
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Sciolist
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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Sciolist wrote:
I'm using a 2009 Panasonic GF1, a 2010 Canon S90 (for the CCD sensor), and a 2012 Fujifilm X-E1.
I became more relaxed when I came across a female photographer out of Los Angeles I think, who is making a bundle using old 5mp digital cameras bought from thrift stores. They produce the look she sought, and the corporates love her work. I can't remember her name unfortunately. I probably blocked it from my mind. That much talent shouldn't be allowed. |
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9096 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 11:44 pm Post subject: Re: Is the Sony Nex 5n still good in 2019? |
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cooltouch wrote:
Hood wrote: |
Is the Sony Nex 5n still good in 2019?
Does anybody here still use what would technically be considered an older camera? Or have you recently gone back to one? |
In answer to your first question, the NEX 5N has 16.1 mp, which is plenty for most applications, and your photo also shows that it seems to do just fine, this being 2019 and all.
In answer to your second question, I have a large floor-to-almost-ceiling cabinet stuffed full of old film cameras. And I try to use them all too, although it takes a while now.
My oldest cameras date back to the 50s and a couple of them are fantastic picture takers (Zeiss Super Ikonta BX and Agfa Isolette III). And then there are all the manual focus classics from the 70s and 80s, which many folks would consider "old." _________________ Michael
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aidaho
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aidaho wrote:
Yeah: I've bought a Meike 28mm F2.8 pancake for my Sony NEX-3N and still use it.
Not the best lens in the world, yet it makes a ton of sense for compact APS-C body.
The bokeh is also surprisingly good:
Also, the camera now fits in any standard cycling pouch for water bottle.
With CPL and lens cap attached. Finally, the compact aps-c setup is truly compact again. _________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/curry-hexagon/ |
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DigiChromeEd
Joined: 29 Dec 2009 Posts: 3462 Location: Northern Ireland
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I still use my Sony DSC-F717 5MP camera, usually for infrared these days.
_________________ "I've got a Nikon camera, I like to take a photograph" - Paul Simon |
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Hood
Joined: 26 Jan 2012 Posts: 469 Location: Perth, Australia
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 5:07 am Post subject: |
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Hood wrote:
Sciolist wrote: |
I'm using a 2009 Panasonic GF1, a 2010 Canon S90 (for the CCD sensor), and a 2012 Fujifilm X-E1.
I became more relaxed when I came across a female photographer out of Los Angeles I think, who is making a bundle using old 5mp digital cameras bought from thrift stores. They produce the look she sought, and the corporates love her work. I can't remember her name unfortunately. I probably blocked it from my mind. That much talent shouldn't be allowed. |
There are definitely those who prove the old addage that it's not the gear but the photographer, that is for sure....
cooltouch wrote: |
In answer to your first question, the NEX 5N has 16.1 mp, which is plenty for most applications, and your photo also shows that it seems to do just fine, this being 2019 and all.
In answer to your second question, I have a large floor-to-almost-ceiling cabinet stuffed full of old film cameras. And I try to use them all too, although it takes a while now.
My oldest cameras date back to the 50s and a couple of them are fantastic picture takers (Zeiss Super Ikonta BX and Agfa Isolette III). And then there are all the manual focus classics from the 70s and 80s, which many folks would consider "old." |
I still love shooting film, being that is what I grew up with. Love my MInolta x700's, canon ae1's, nikon fm2's, Asahi spotmnatics, Mamiya 645, Linhof Technica etc. etc.
I too have a large glass cabinet filled with all my film cameras and lenses etc. Love them.
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Quite a market...
My 7 year old daughter uses a D70 with a 55mm 1.8 AF-D. Has been for the last 3 years. She really likes it, and has started using the 18-70mm kit lens recently.
I still enjoy editing RAW files, as far back as 2004, that this camera produced. The CCD does very good around native ISO.
I recently aquired a Kodak Easy Share 5mp for my 5 year old son. He handles it well.
In terms of handling I have moved on to mirrorless, and could not see myself using another DSLR.
Currently I use Sony APS-C a6000 and a6300. The older model shows its age in low light, so I use it more where it shines. |
Nice one. My two and a half year old son is showing and interest in photography so I want to get him soemthing to practice with. Any suggestions? I'm thinking one of those tough waterproof point and shoots...
aidaho wrote: |
Yeah: I've bought a Meike 28mm F2.8 pancake for my Sony NEX-3N and still use it.
Not the best lens in the world, yet it makes a ton of sense for compact APS-C body.
The bokeh is also surprisingly good:
Also, the camera now fits in any standard cycling pouch for water bottle.
With CPL and lens cap attached. Finally, the compact aps-c setup is truly compact again. |
Oh nice one, I've seen those Meike lenses recently. How do they compare to quality vintage glass?
digichromed wrote: |
I still use my Sony DSC-F717 5MP camera, usually for infrared these days.
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Nice one. Only ever shot infrared film, would love an infrared digital oneday. _________________
-Josh
Currently shooting:
Digital:Sony Nex-5, Nex-5n, Pentax KX, Pentax K30 and Fuji JZ100
Film: Minolta x700, Contax 137MD, Chinon Memotron, Minolta 500si, Minolta 700si, Canon Ex-auto, Minolta 35DL weathermatic, Pentax espio 738, Minolta Himatic-G, Olympus Trip 35, Elixa Reflex-B, Pentax MZ-60
Lens Collection:Slr Magic 28/2.8, Slr Magic 35/1.7, Minolta Rokkor 45/2, Minolta Rokkor 50/1.4, Minolta W-Rokkor-sg 28/3.5, Minolta 35-70/3.5, Minolta Rokkor-PF 55/1.9, Minolta W.Rokkor 28/3.5, Monolta MD 50/2*2, Minolta 50/1.7, Minolta zealox bellows, Minolta e.Rokkor 75/4.5, Sony 18-55 3.5/5.6, Sony 16/2.8, Asahi Smc Takumar 55/1.8, Asahi Smc Takumar 50/1.5, Meyer Gerlitz Dimoplan 50/2.8,Meyer Gerlitz Orestegon 50/1.8, Tamron 35/2.8, Tamron 70-220/4, Tamron aspherical 28-200 3.8-5.6, Seimar 28/2.8, Aus Jena Tessar 50/2.8, Industar 50/3.5, Industar 26m 50/2.8, Industar 61 55/2.8, Industar 69 28/2.8, Carenar 45/2.8, Pentacon electric 50/1.8, Pentacon 30/3.5, Pentacon 29/2.8, Helios 44m 58/2, Miida 35/2.8, Miida 75-205/3.8, Cosina 28/2.8, Kenlock 135/2.8, Kenlock 35/2.8, Kenlock Mc-tor 28/2.8, Jupiter 8 50/2, Vivitar 28-85 3.5-4.5 macro, Vivitar 28-80 3.5-5.6 macro, Exacta 35-70 3.5-4.8 macro, Sigma 35-70 2.8-4, Sigma 100-200 4.5, SamYong 18-28 4-4.5, Photax-Pharagon 35/2.8, Travenar 35/2.8, Travenar 50/1.8, Tokina 70-210 4-5.6, Tokina 28/2.8, Promura 200/3.5, Sirius 20-200 3.9, Soligor 200/3.5, Canon FL 50/1.8, Canon FD 35-70 3.5-4.5, Auto Focal 75-200/4.5, Zenit Zenitar 50/2,Tokina353 35-300mm(KX), Pentax 18-55(KX), Pentax 35-80(KX), Sigma 14mm F2.8(KX), Sigma 70-200mm(KX), Sigma 24-70mm(KX), Pentax 35-135 macro(KX), plus I have a few in for service right now and I'm always collecting more...
It's been a few years now, I need to sit down and update this list...it has grown considerably! haha
My Blog:
http://www.joshpereraphoto.com/
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aidaho
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aidaho wrote:
Hood wrote: |
aidaho wrote: |
Yeah: I've bought a Meike 28mm F2.8 pancake for my Sony NEX-3N and still use it.
Not the best lens in the world, yet it makes a ton of sense for compact APS-C body. |
Oh nice one, I've seen those Meike lenses recently. How do they compare to quality vintage glass? |
Wide open it delivers significantly more resolution, but lags behind in across the frame sharpness stopped down.
Flare resistance is much better. Bokeh is much better.
There isn't much of the latter due to how slow the lens is, but the quality is there.
Handling is worse than vintage mostly due to size.
The lack of adjustable infinity hard stop is annoying.
The aperture ring is meh, but does it's job and holds the setting.
In an unlikely turn of the events, focusing smoothness and resistance is top-tier.
I'm sure very short helical did help here, but the main credit goes to the impeccable helical thread quality and lubricant of choice.
Hope this helps. _________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/curry-hexagon/ |
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Hood
Joined: 26 Jan 2012 Posts: 469 Location: Perth, Australia
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 4:26 am Post subject: |
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Hood wrote:
aidaho wrote: |
Hood wrote: |
aidaho wrote: |
Yeah: I've bought a Meike 28mm F2.8 pancake for my Sony NEX-3N and still use it.
Not the best lens in the world, yet it makes a ton of sense for compact APS-C body. |
Oh nice one, I've seen those Meike lenses recently. How do they compare to quality vintage glass? |
Wide open it delivers significantly more resolution, but lags behind in across the frame sharpness stopped down.
Flare resistance is much better. Bokeh is much better.
There isn't much of the latter due to how slow the lens is, but the quality is there.
Handling is worse than vintage mostly due to size.
The lack of adjustable infinity hard stop is annoying.
The aperture ring is meh, but does it's job and holds the setting.
In an unlikely turn of the events, focusing smoothness and resistance is top-tier.
I'm sure very short helical did help here, but the main credit goes to the impeccable helical thread quality and lubricant of choice.
Hope this helps. |
Awesome. That is some great info. Thankyou very much.
I must admit, since seeing them I am tempted to try some of these new cheap native manual focus lenses for my nex's, just purely from the size factor. Without an adaptor required for a vintage lens, it can make for a huge difference in compactness I imagine. _________________
-Josh
Currently shooting:
Digital:Sony Nex-5, Nex-5n, Pentax KX, Pentax K30 and Fuji JZ100
Film: Minolta x700, Contax 137MD, Chinon Memotron, Minolta 500si, Minolta 700si, Canon Ex-auto, Minolta 35DL weathermatic, Pentax espio 738, Minolta Himatic-G, Olympus Trip 35, Elixa Reflex-B, Pentax MZ-60
Lens Collection:Slr Magic 28/2.8, Slr Magic 35/1.7, Minolta Rokkor 45/2, Minolta Rokkor 50/1.4, Minolta W-Rokkor-sg 28/3.5, Minolta 35-70/3.5, Minolta Rokkor-PF 55/1.9, Minolta W.Rokkor 28/3.5, Monolta MD 50/2*2, Minolta 50/1.7, Minolta zealox bellows, Minolta e.Rokkor 75/4.5, Sony 18-55 3.5/5.6, Sony 16/2.8, Asahi Smc Takumar 55/1.8, Asahi Smc Takumar 50/1.5, Meyer Gerlitz Dimoplan 50/2.8,Meyer Gerlitz Orestegon 50/1.8, Tamron 35/2.8, Tamron 70-220/4, Tamron aspherical 28-200 3.8-5.6, Seimar 28/2.8, Aus Jena Tessar 50/2.8, Industar 50/3.5, Industar 26m 50/2.8, Industar 61 55/2.8, Industar 69 28/2.8, Carenar 45/2.8, Pentacon electric 50/1.8, Pentacon 30/3.5, Pentacon 29/2.8, Helios 44m 58/2, Miida 35/2.8, Miida 75-205/3.8, Cosina 28/2.8, Kenlock 135/2.8, Kenlock 35/2.8, Kenlock Mc-tor 28/2.8, Jupiter 8 50/2, Vivitar 28-85 3.5-4.5 macro, Vivitar 28-80 3.5-5.6 macro, Exacta 35-70 3.5-4.8 macro, Sigma 35-70 2.8-4, Sigma 100-200 4.5, SamYong 18-28 4-4.5, Photax-Pharagon 35/2.8, Travenar 35/2.8, Travenar 50/1.8, Tokina 70-210 4-5.6, Tokina 28/2.8, Promura 200/3.5, Sirius 20-200 3.9, Soligor 200/3.5, Canon FL 50/1.8, Canon FD 35-70 3.5-4.5, Auto Focal 75-200/4.5, Zenit Zenitar 50/2,Tokina353 35-300mm(KX), Pentax 18-55(KX), Pentax 35-80(KX), Sigma 14mm F2.8(KX), Sigma 70-200mm(KX), Sigma 24-70mm(KX), Pentax 35-135 macro(KX), plus I have a few in for service right now and I'm always collecting more...
It's been a few years now, I need to sit down and update this list...it has grown considerably! haha
My Blog:
http://www.joshpereraphoto.com/
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DConvert
Joined: 12 Jun 2010 Posts: 921 Location: Essex UK
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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DConvert wrote:
I wanted to get a NEX camera at the tail end of last year, and found some of the features of the 5N made it unsuitable as a choice. (The flash shoe may well have been one of these). The NEX6 ticked enough of the boxes for me & wasn't significantly more expensive.
However you're in a very different situation. If you have a camera that gave good results a few years back, why should it's results no longer be good (unless it's got broken)?
I sometimes (rarely though) still use digital cameras I've had for about 10 years - and brought second hand even then! In many circumstances they are significantly worse than newer models, but sometimes the differences can allow them to achieve things the newer models can't, or give a different look (CCD models are sometimes valued for this). In good light 10 year old cameras can produce shots that print well to at least A4 - if conditions are not beyond a camera & it's pleasant to use it then it would be a shame to just relegate it to the junk pile! |
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Nordentro
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Nordentro wrote:
I'm using A7R III, but also first gen OM-D
Works nicely on those smaller formats! _________________ Lars | Manuellfokus.no |
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Hood
Joined: 26 Jan 2012 Posts: 469 Location: Perth, Australia
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 1:38 am Post subject: |
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Hood wrote:
DConvert wrote: |
I wanted to get a NEX camera at the tail end of last year, and found some of the features of the 5N made it unsuitable as a choice. (The flash shoe may well have been one of these). The NEX6 ticked enough of the boxes for me & wasn't significantly more expensive.
However you're in a very different situation. If you have a camera that gave good results a few years back, why should it's results no longer be good (unless it's got broken)?
I sometimes (rarely though) still use digital cameras I've had for about 10 years - and brought second hand even then! In many circumstances they are significantly worse than newer models, but sometimes the differences can allow them to achieve things the newer models can't, or give a different look (CCD models are sometimes valued for this). In good light 10 year old cameras can produce shots that print well to at least A4 - if conditions are not beyond a camera & it's pleasant to use it then it would be a shame to just relegate it to the junk pile! |
I bought a $20 hotshoe adapter to get over this short coming of the nex 5 back when I used to use it as part of a small portable portrait rig. Worked perfectly. Slow Speed sync at 1/250.
I think this point about camera obsolescence is especially valid now given that the Leica M9 is 10 years old now, and that camera certainly still performs perfectly and still makes great large prints. It's main drawback being it's high iso performance. But that is often subjective and dependent on the photographer and how much grain they can tolerate. If you've ever shot High speed film, Grainy images becomes less and less of a problem and more and more of a creative feature. haha
Nordentro wrote: |
I'm using A7R III, but also first gen OM-D Smile
Works nicely on those smaller formats! |
I have yet to have a chance to try one of the OMD series cameras, but all report say that they are great bang for buck. Good af. Good Colour etc. Just ISO performance due to sensor size is it's main weakness I hear. _________________
-Josh
Currently shooting:
Digital:Sony Nex-5, Nex-5n, Pentax KX, Pentax K30 and Fuji JZ100
Film: Minolta x700, Contax 137MD, Chinon Memotron, Minolta 500si, Minolta 700si, Canon Ex-auto, Minolta 35DL weathermatic, Pentax espio 738, Minolta Himatic-G, Olympus Trip 35, Elixa Reflex-B, Pentax MZ-60
Lens Collection:Slr Magic 28/2.8, Slr Magic 35/1.7, Minolta Rokkor 45/2, Minolta Rokkor 50/1.4, Minolta W-Rokkor-sg 28/3.5, Minolta 35-70/3.5, Minolta Rokkor-PF 55/1.9, Minolta W.Rokkor 28/3.5, Monolta MD 50/2*2, Minolta 50/1.7, Minolta zealox bellows, Minolta e.Rokkor 75/4.5, Sony 18-55 3.5/5.6, Sony 16/2.8, Asahi Smc Takumar 55/1.8, Asahi Smc Takumar 50/1.5, Meyer Gerlitz Dimoplan 50/2.8,Meyer Gerlitz Orestegon 50/1.8, Tamron 35/2.8, Tamron 70-220/4, Tamron aspherical 28-200 3.8-5.6, Seimar 28/2.8, Aus Jena Tessar 50/2.8, Industar 50/3.5, Industar 26m 50/2.8, Industar 61 55/2.8, Industar 69 28/2.8, Carenar 45/2.8, Pentacon electric 50/1.8, Pentacon 30/3.5, Pentacon 29/2.8, Helios 44m 58/2, Miida 35/2.8, Miida 75-205/3.8, Cosina 28/2.8, Kenlock 135/2.8, Kenlock 35/2.8, Kenlock Mc-tor 28/2.8, Jupiter 8 50/2, Vivitar 28-85 3.5-4.5 macro, Vivitar 28-80 3.5-5.6 macro, Exacta 35-70 3.5-4.8 macro, Sigma 35-70 2.8-4, Sigma 100-200 4.5, SamYong 18-28 4-4.5, Photax-Pharagon 35/2.8, Travenar 35/2.8, Travenar 50/1.8, Tokina 70-210 4-5.6, Tokina 28/2.8, Promura 200/3.5, Sirius 20-200 3.9, Soligor 200/3.5, Canon FL 50/1.8, Canon FD 35-70 3.5-4.5, Auto Focal 75-200/4.5, Zenit Zenitar 50/2,Tokina353 35-300mm(KX), Pentax 18-55(KX), Pentax 35-80(KX), Sigma 14mm F2.8(KX), Sigma 70-200mm(KX), Sigma 24-70mm(KX), Pentax 35-135 macro(KX), plus I have a few in for service right now and I'm always collecting more...
It's been a few years now, I need to sit down and update this list...it has grown considerably! haha
My Blog:
http://www.joshpereraphoto.com/
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cooltouch
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cooltouch wrote:
Hood wrote: |
I bought a $20 hotshoe adapter to get over this short coming of the nex 5 back when I used to use it as part of a small portable portrait rig. Worked perfectly. Slow Speed sync at 1/250.
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I've done the same thing with my NEX 7. I use it in conjunction with a Nikon SB24 flash as part of my slide duping rig. _________________ Michael
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GoldMark
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GoldMark wrote:
I use a Sony NEX 5 and NEX 3, (12-14 Mbit) for daily legacy lens experiments. And it works fine for me. I also have a AII but the files are so huge ... _________________ Best regards
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Lloydy wrote:
I got my NEX5 to give me a more compact camera than my Pentax K10, and I loved the NEX5 - I still have it and still use it, mainly with its excellent Sony OSS 18-55mm lens ( and the neat little flash )
I started using MF lenses on the K10, mainly M42, and the NEX5 opened up a whole new world of lens mounts, it was wonderful, and it still is.
I progressed to the A6000, which I liked and still have, but I found I was still using the NEX5 alongside it. I preffered the NEX5.
Now I have graduated to an A7II - which I really like, the full frame shows the full potential and shortcomings of the many MF lenses I have. But if I'm loading my backpack for a decent walk I pack the A7II and the NEX5, the NEX is just a delight to use, and being APSC gives a totally different aspect to the old MF lenses.
I think the NEX5 will become a classic camera, it deserves to. _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
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philslizzy
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philslizzy wrote:
Lloydy wrote: |
I got my NEX5 to give me a more compact camera than my Pentax K10, and I loved the NEX5 - I still have it and still use it, mainly with its excellent Sony OSS 18-55mm lens ( and the neat little flash )
I started using MF lenses on the K10, mainly M42, and the NEX5 opened up a whole new world of lens mounts, it was wonderful, and it still is.
I progressed to the A6000, which I liked and still have, but I found I was still using the NEX5 alongside it. I preffered the NEX5.
Now I have graduated to an A7II - which I really like, the full frame shows the full potential and shortcomings of the many MF lenses I have. But if I'm loading my backpack for a decent walk I pack the A7II and the NEX5, the NEX is just a delight to use, and being APSC gives a totally different aspect to the old MF lenses.
I think the NEX5 will become a classic camera, it deserves to. |
Haha, after meeting you and handling your A6000 my Nex 5 was unceremoniously passed on. I find focusing on a rear screen hard to do, I much prefer the built in VF of the A6000 and the A7 that I now have. _________________ Hero in the 'messin-with-cameras-for-the-hell-of-it department'. Official. |
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eeyore_nl
Joined: 09 Nov 2008 Posts: 837 Location: Netherlands
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eeyore_nl wrote:
What’s old? Most of my MF lenses photos are made with my X-T1. 16MP is plenty, and AF improvements on newer cameras mean little to me. My only reason for switching to a newer Fujifilm X-T camera would be the better EVF.
Not for MF lenses, but I frequently use my Canon 6D as well. Again, more than enough resolution, and fast enough, for me.
Most of the recent progress in digital cameras has been in autofocus speed and increased resolution. Neither really interest me at the moment. Only IBIS might. _________________ Fujifilm X-Pro2 / Fujifilm X-T1 / some Sonnar & Takumar lenses |
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visualopsins
Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 11097 Location: California
Expire: 2025-04-11
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Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
I miss optical viewfinder. EVF is often quite blindingly bright. I used to just look through the camera a lot more. _________________ ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮ like attracts like! ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮
Cameras: Sony ILCE-7RM2, Spotmatics II, F, and ESII, Nikon P4
Lenses:
M42 Asahi Optical Co., Takumar 1:4 f=35mm, 1:2 f=58mm (Sonnar), 1:2.4 f=58mm (Heliar), 1:2.2 f=55mm (Gaussian), 1:2.8 f=105mm (Model I), 1:2.8/105 (Model II), 1:5.6/200, Tele-Takumar 1:5.6/200, 1:6.3/300, Macro-Takumar 1:4/50, Auto-Takumar 1:2.3 f=35, 1:1.8 f=55mm, 1:2.2 f=55mm, Super-TAKUMAR 1:3.5/28 (fat), 1:2/35 (Fat), 1:1.4/50 (8-element), Super-Multi-Coated Fisheye-TAKUMAR 1:4/17, Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:4.5/20, 1:3.5/24, 1:3.5/28, 1:2/35, 1:3.5/35, 1:1.8/85, 1:1.9/85 1:2.8/105, 1:3.5/135, 1:2.5/135 (II), 1:4/150, 1:4/200, 1:4/300, 1:4.5/500, Super-Multi-Coated Macro-TAKUMAR 1:4/50, 1:4/100, Super-Multi-Coated Bellows-TAKUMAR 1:4/100, SMC TAKUMAR 1:1.4/50, 1:1.8/55
M42 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2.4/35
Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm F3.5-4.5
Pentax K-mount SMC PENTAX-A ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (151B), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH)
Vivitar 100mm 1:2.8 MC 1:1 Macro Telephoto (Kiron)
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7800 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Lloydy wrote:
My NEX5 is still on the shelf, and still getting used. I use my A7II mostly, and the A6000 is probably going to be sold. _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
My ipernity -
http://www.ipernity.com/home/294337 |
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