SONY NEX-5 Double Lens Kit. Mirror less Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera.

Black (NEX-5D-S)

Silver (NEX-5D-S)

Lens Kit:

E16mm F2.8 ＋ E18-55m F3.5-5.6 OSS 

Description

Get the performance of a DSLR, in about half the size and weight with the Sony Alpha NEX-5 interchangeable lens camera. 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.

Unlike conventional DSLR models, the "mirrorless" construction of the NEX-5 reduces the thickness of camera body to just about an inch at its slimmest point (excluding grip and mount portions). The NEX-5 is constructed from magnesium alloy. It offers a newly developed 14.2 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. About 60 percent larger than the sensor in micro four-thirds cameras, this sensor is key to the exceptional image quality, extremely low image noise and creative defocus background effects that are familiar to DSLR users.

The NEX-5 is the first Alpha camera featuring Sweep Panorama. With this feature capturing large group shots is as easy as press-and-sweep. Sweep Panorama mode lets you capture breathtaking shots up to 226-degree horizontal or 151-degree vertical shots.

Ideal for everyday shooting, the low-profile E 16mm F2.8 lens minimizes bulk, allowing the camera to easily be carried in a coat, pants pocket, or purse. This lens' creative possibilities can be expanded even further by the VCL-ECU1 Ultra Wide Converter which provides a 12mm view and VCL-ECF1 Fisheye Converter that delivers impressive curvi-linear distortion.

Features

·        Smallest in class: This is the world's smallest interchangeable lens digital still camera. Sony has removed the conventional mirror box, AF sensor and viewfinder, reducing the "flange back" distance from 44.5 mm to 18 mm .

• Interchangeable lenses: Compatible with Sony's E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed specifically for Alpha compact interchangeable lens cameras. Opens up a world of creative options.
• APS-C size HD image sensor: With 13 times the area of the typical image sensor, APS-C makes the difference between "snapshots" and "photographs," delivering an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.
• HD movie recording: Capture vivid, lifelike HD movies in the PC-friendly MP4 format. Shoot 720/30p high definition or standard definition 480/30p.
• 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. Up to 7 fps continuous shooting at full 14.2 MP resolution with exposure and focus fixed at the first frame. Standard continuous shooting at up to 2.3 fps.
• ISO 12800 sensitivity: Incredibly clear low-light pictures without sacrificing detail. This is best-in-class performance, made possible by low-noise Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor and refined BIONZ image processor.
• Sweep Panorama: Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together. Up to 23 MP image size. Up to 202 degrees maximum sweep angle (16mm focal length).
• Anti Motion Blur mode: Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images in low light. The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six creates a single image that minimizes subject blur.
• Hand-held Twilight Mode: Get cleaner and sharper nighttime pictures-beyond the capability of traditional cameras-without using flash or a tripod. The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second.
• Auto HDR built into camera: High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography captures more scene contrast than a single exposure can handle by combining the best highlight detail from one shot and the best shadow detail from another for one incredible shot.
• Live View LCD: The LCD monitor is active full-time for composing shots. Provides a what-you-see-is-what-you-get preview of white balance, focus, depth of field, exposure and 100% framing accuracy, plus informative on-screen displays.
• Tiltable 3" LCD screen: Empowers your photography with a different point or view. Tilts down 45° and up 80° to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit-or-miss.
• 920K pixel TruBlack LCD screen: Sony's Xtra Fine LCD monitor has best-in-class resolution. The TruBlack screen includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reflections, increase contrast compared to conventional LCDs. Sunny Weather mode boosts visibility even further in bright sunlight.
• Fast Auto Focus: Some cameras in this class are slow to focus. That can make you miss the shot on fast-moving subjects like sports and unpredictable subjects. Sony's fast Contrast Auto Focus system typically takes just 0.3 seconds. Also offers continuous Auto Focus when shooting movies.
• Intelligent Auto Focus: Pre-focuses as you compose the shot, further reducing focusing time to a bare minimum.
• iAUTO (Intelligent Auto) mode: Unifies and simplifies Sony intelligent technologies. Takes advantage of Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization without leaving auto mode so you always get the best shot.
• On-screen Help Guide : Provides ready reference, explains the camera's modes and settings. Walks you through camera operation so you get the best shot. Helps you advance from basic operation to greater sophistication.
• On-screen Shooting Tips: Offers expert advice so you can shoot like a pro.
• Control Wheel + Soft Keys: Unlike cameras that bristle with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-5 features a simple turn-and-click Control Wheel and context-sensitive Soft Keys. It's elegant, uncluttered and intuitive.
• Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor: Conventional image sensors use only a handful of analog-to-digital (A/D) converters, which can slow you down. The NEX-5 Exmor sensor provides 4,592 column-parallel A/D converters. You get fast response, superb image clarity.
• BIONZ image processor: The brains of the camera is a refined version of Sony's BIONZ image processor. Its chroma noise reduction delivers high-res, low-noise photos even at ISO 12800 sensitivity. Also enables fast processing for up to 7 fps continuous shooting of data-intensive 14.2 MP images.
• Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO): Dynamic Range Optimizer improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of five operating levels and Off.
• Accepts a DSLR A-mount lenses: Using the LA-EA1 adaptor (sold separately), you can attach the full selection of a A-mount system lenses, which includes 28 current models and an installed base of millions of lenses worldwide.
• 25-point Auto Focus: 25 sensors cover a very wide area of the scene, for accurate focusing even when the subject is far from the center of the frame.

Specifications

Camera TypeSony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera

Lens Mount TypeSony E-mount

Lens CompatibilitySony E-mount lens, (Sony a lenses when used with LA-EA1 lens adaptor)

Lens Conversion Factor1.5x

Imaging SensorExmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.4 X 15.6mm)

Anti DustCharge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism (Power off or Manual)

ProcessorBIONZ image processor

Pixel GrossApprox. 14.6 megapixels

Effective Picture ResolutionApprox. 14.2 megapixels

Color Filter SystemRGB primary color filters

Recording: Media Type Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media
SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card

Recording: Image Mode JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG

Recording: Image Size 3:2L (14M): 4592 X 3056
M (7.4M): 3344 X 2224
S (3.5M): 2288 X 1520

Recording: Image Size 16:9L (12M): 4592 X 2576
M (6.3M): 3344 X 1872
S (2.9M): 2288 X 1280

Recording: Color SpacesRGB, AdobeRGB

Recording: Video FormatAVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))

Recording: Video ModeAVCHD: 1920 x 1080/ 60i (59.94i Interlace) Approx. 17Mbps (Average bit-rate)
MP4 HD: 1440 x 1080/ 30p (29.97 Progressive) Approx. 12Mbps (Average bit-rate)
MP4 VGA: 640 x 480/ 30p (29.97 Progressive) Approx. 3Mbps (Average bit-rate)

Recording: Audio FormatDolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC

Focus SystemContrast AF

Focus Points25 points

AF modesSingle-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus

Focus AreaMulti Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF

Focus Sensitivity0 EV to 20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)

Manual Focus AssistMagnified display for precise manual focus

Focus FeaturesPredictive Focus Control, Focus Lock

AF illuminatorBuilt-in, LED type

Advanced User InterfaceEasy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu

Shooting Tips80 expert advice shooting tips

Sweep PanoramaHorizontal Panorama Size:
- Wide 23MP (12,416 x 1,856), 226° (16mm focal), 201° (18mm focal)
- Standard 15.2MP (8,192 x 1,856), 149° (16mm focal), 133° (18mm focal)
Vertical Panorama Size:
- Wide 12MP (5,536 x 2,160), 151° (16mm focal), 135° (18mm focal)
- Standard 8.4MP (3,872 x 2,160), 106° (16mm focal), 94° (18mm focal)

Auto High Dynamic RangeYes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)

Anti Motion Blur6-image layering

Face DetectionOff, Auto, Child Priority, Adult Priority

Smile ShutterOff, Slight, Normal , Big

Exposure Metering49 Segment metering from CMOS image sensor

Metering ModesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot

Metering Sensitivity0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens)

Exposure Compensation±2EV (in 1/3 EV steps)

Exposure settingsiAUTO, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)

Scene Mode(s)Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight

D-Range OptimizerYes: (Auto, Level 1-5, off)

Auto Exposure LockYes (AE Lock with focus lock)

ISOAuto, 200 to 12800

Noise ReductionLong exp.NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second)
High ISO NR: (Auto/Weak)

Creative StyleStandard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W
Adjustable: Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps)

White Balance ModeAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Custom

Color temperature2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation

Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

Drive ModeSingle-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority, Self-timer, Continuous Self-timer, Bracketing; Remote Commander

Continuous Shooting Speed Continuous (2.3fps)
Speed Priority (7fps)

Self-timer2-sec. or 10-sec. delay, (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames)

Shutter Speeds1/4000 - 30 seconds, bulb

Flash Sync Speed1/160 seconds

Burst BufferJPEG (unlimited to card capacity)
RAW (8 shots)
RAW+JPEG (5 shots)

LCD Type3" TFT TruBlack LCD (921,600 pixels)

LCD Angle AdjustmentUp: Approx. 80 degrees, Down: Approx. 45 degrees

LCD Brightness ControlAuto (-2 to +2 step sunny weather)

LCD Coverage100%

LCD Live ViewYes, (Constant AF Live View)

Real-time image-adjustment LCD displayExposure Compensation, WB, Creative Style

LCD HistogramYes (On/off)

LCD Grid DisplayYes (On/off)

LCD CustomizationBrightness: Auto Manual, Sunny Weather
Display Color: Black, White, Blue, Pink
Wide Image: Full Screen, Normal

Flash TypeSmart accessory terminal (HVL-F7S Flash Supplied)

Flash Metering SystemPre-flash TTL

Flash ModesAutoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction

Flash Compensation+/-2EV,1/3EV steps

Flash CoverageFOV coverage up to 16 mm (in the focal length)

Recycling Time\Approx. 4 sec

Guide Number7 (in meters at ISO 100)

Flash Bracketing3 frames, 1/3, 2/3EV steps selectable

Memory Card Slot Dual memory card slot:
- Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media
- SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card

HD OutputHDMI (TypeC mini)

USB Port(s)USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP) BRAVIA SyncYes, via HDMI with compatible

BRAVIA HDTV

PhotoTV HDYes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI cable

DVDirectYes, via USB

Supplied SoftwarePMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR

Operating System CompatibilityMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP SP2/Windows Vista/Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later

Battery TypeInfoLitium NP-FW50,7.2V

Number of ShotsApprox. 330 images (CIPA standard)

Operating Temperature32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C)

Optics/LensSEL16F28

Lens TypeE-mount 16mm F2.8

Lens MountSony E-mount

Lens Construction5 groups, 5 elements (1 aspheric surface)

Lens: Focal length (35mm equivalent)24mm

Lens: Angle of view83°

Lens: Aperture blade7 blades (Circular aperture)

Lens: Aperture (Max.)F2.8 Lens: Aperture (Min.)F22

Lens: Maximum Magnification0.073x (APS-C)

Lens: Minimum Focusing Distance9.4" (0.24m)

Lens: Filter Diameter49mm

Lens: Internal MotorYes (Stepping motor)

Lens: Image StabilizationN/A

Lens: Low Noise During Movie CaptureExcellent

Lens: Direct Manual FocusYes

Lens: Focus Ring in AF ModeNo rotation

Lens: Mount MaterialMetal

Lens: Exterior FinishAluminum

Lens: Dimensions(Max. Diameter x Length)2-7/16 x 7/8" (62x22.5mm)

Lens: Weight2.5 oz (70g)

Camera: Dimensions (Approx.)Approx 4-3/8 ® 2-3/8 ® 1-9/16" (110.8x58.8x38.2mm) (W/H/D); 15/16" (24.2mm) excl grip & lens mount

Camera: Weight (Approx.)Approx. 8.1 oz (229g) (excl battery & media)
Approx. 10.1 oz (287g) (w/battery & media)