New Sony a NEX 5K 14.2MP Digital Camera Review
July 17, 2010 by eCamera Talk
Filed under Sony
Sony a NEX 5K is a 14.2MP Digital Camera with 18-55mm OSS lens, it is world’s smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera. It has become a hot new released camera on Amazon, more and more people are choosing it, so I think I should share it with you guys today. Well, let’s find out what’s really cool about it.
The Sony NEX-5 is the interchangeable lens camera that goes wherever you do. Enjoy Full HD 1080/60i movies, astounding low-light pictures, continuous shooting up to 7 fps, incredible panorama shots, and Live View on a tilting 3.0-inch LCD.
The Sony a NEX 5K camera comes with some very cool features, let’s take a look.
Features:
Smallest in class
This is the world’s smallest interchangeable lens digital still camera (as of April 2010). We removed the conventional mirror box, AF sensor and viewfinder, reducing the flange back distance from 44.5 mm to 18 mm. The result has all the quality of an a DSLR, but is 48% smaller and 49% lighter than our a230.
Interchangeable lenses
Compatible with Sony’s E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed specifically for a compact interchangeable lens cameras. Opens up a world of creative options.
APS-C size HD image sensor
The same sensor format that Sony builds into the full-sized a DSLRs. With 13 times the area of the typical3 image sensor, APS-C makes the difference between snapshots and photographs, delivering an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.
First in class with 1080/60i movies
This is the world’s first interchangeable lens still camera with 1080/60i AVCHD Full HD, exactly the same resolution and frame rate as most broadcast and cable HDTV channels. Records in 1080/60i AVCHD format, 1080/30p high definition in PC-friendly MP4 format and standard definition 480/30p in MP4 format.2
14.2 megapixel resolution
You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the APS-C sensor size and Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise.
Up to 7 frames per second
Capture the decisive moment in sports and get the ideal baby photo.
Of course, these are just the main features this Sony camera delivers, you’ll find out more when you get the camera.
Price as Reviewed: $699.99 (on Amazon)
Well, what’s your opinion on the Sony a NEX 5K 14.2MP Digital Camera?
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