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First impressions with my NEX-5
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I was quite cautious about what I could get from the NEX. Heard about plain images without contrast and low saturated colours.
But my first experiences are totally contrary to this: nice saturated colours, sharp focusing (with the kit 18-55 lens), contrasty and realistic shots, even on dull days (like yesterday).

Some samples:











Now the time for the MF lenses, however the M42 adapter I bought is not getting focus to infinity, so I'm going to return it. It's branded as "Pixco".

Any recommendations for a good M42 flanged adapter?.

Regards.
Jes.


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Congrats!!! Pixco adapters are quality adapters, verify it with more lenses.
Fine tunning is need in every camera body I use vivid color setting in my Nex and I did use also + saturation and sharpness in E-1 and G1 body too.


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glad youre happy with it. its always a little nerve wracking to change camera systems...


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Hi Jes
check if you can screw the lens fully.
I've got my no-name nex/m42 adapter yesterday and i had to widen a bit the internal part in order for the lens to go to the end.






Jesito wrote:
Now the time for the MF lenses, however the M42 adapter I bought is not getting focus to infinity, so I'm going to return it. It's branded as "Pixco".


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Attila wrote:
Congrats!!! Pixco adapters are quality adapters, verify it with more lenses.
Fine tunning is need in every camera body I use vivid color setting in my Nex and I did use also + saturation and sharpness in E-1 and G1 body too.


Hi Attila,

With the 135mm I cannot reach infinity for very little, on the 50mm almost get it. I've taken some shots with the Helios 44-2 that I'll post later.

Thanks for the comment!

Regards.
Jes.


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rbelyell wrote:
glad youre happy with it. its always a little nerve wracking to change camera systems...


yes, it uses to be. At first I went mad with the menues and the lack of buttons, but after a couple of hours I feel comfortable Smile
It has been the fastest adaptation ever Wink

Thanks for commenting.
Regards.
Jes.


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std wrote:
Hi Jes
check if you can screw the lens fully.
I've got my no-name nex/m42 adapter yesterday and i had to widen a bit the internal part in order for the lens to go to the end.




Hi Stefan,

I screw it as far as it allows, however the lens index doesn't reach the top...

Just a quick picture to show you what I mean:



The adapter seems to rest again the camera base.

Thanks for your help,
Regards.
Jes.


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Send it back and ask for replacement, seems your adapter has faulty right.


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Attila wrote:
Send it back and ask for replacement, seems your adapter has faulty right.


I bought it a a physical store, so I'll go tomorrow to claim. Smile

Regards.
Jes.


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I see your lens screws properly till the end. About the index .. you can loose the 3 screws on the adapter and rotate the brass part until you get the index on top, and tighten the screws again.


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std wrote:
I see your lens screws properly till the end. About the index .. you can loose the 3 screws on the adapter and rotate the brass part until you get the index on top, and tighten the screws again.


Thanks, Stefan!.
Regards.
Jes.