With so many features on offer and so much expectation and hype surrounding the new NEX hero, Sony really had its work cut out. Luckily, the raised bar was not only reach but cleared easily. The quality of the 24mp image capture straight up is an abso...
Quality: the camera displayed exceptionally good image quality and sharpness, along with an enjoyable easy operator interface.Why you'd buy the NEX-7: access to E-mount lenses, Carl Zeiss and (via an adaptor) Sony A-mount optics.Why you wouldn't: you pref...
Abstract: The Sony NEX-7 sits right at the top of the company's compact system camera (CSC) range and is currently one of the most expensive CSCs available, costing around £1,000 for the body only, or around £1,130 with an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens.The NEX-7 appea...
Good image quality, Fast AF performance, Outstanding viewfinder
Cost, Awkward playback regimen, Monitor/viewfinder interface can impact battery life
The NEX-7 is the Sony interchangeable lens mirrorless for folks who'd like to shoot with a DSLR but don't want the size and weight penalties associated with that sort of platform. Just to make sure they didn't limit their audience, Sony included typical ...
Published: 2011-12-05, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Abstract: Sony seriously shakes up the camera game. AgainWhat's Hot: Excellent IQ through ISO 1600. What's Not: Quality doesn't come cheap. Who it's For: Serious shooters who want the best ILC that money can buy right now.Sony has a tendency to develop certain tech...
Abstract: Background Here we are again, for better or worse. When I published my Sony NEX-7 Rolling Review I wrote a section in which I compared the NEX-7 to the M9 in terms of resolution, and only resolution. Since I own both (or at least I will when my own...
Abstract: All the fanfare surrounding the introduction of the Sony NEX-7 caught the attention of many photographers interested in a small camera capable of high-quality results, myself included. I duly entered the pre-order lotte...
Excellent photo quality, Compact, wellbuilt, easytohold body, Articulating 3inch LCD display with 921k pixels, good outdoor/low light visibility, Gorgeous OLED electronic viewfinder, Very fast AF performance when lighting is good, Full manual controls plus RAW support, WB finetuning, and highly customizable UI, Handy electronic level, Anti Motion Blur and Handheld Twilight modes produce usable ph
Expensive, User interface can be overwhelming; menu system still needs work, Redeye a problem, no removal tool available, Sensor is a a magnet for dust (just like the NEX5), Proprietary hot shoe (unless you buy a pricey accessory); builtin flash cannot act as a wireless master, Full manual on CDROM; quality of manuals is not good
Conclusion The Sony Alpha NEX-7 is the flagship camera in Sony's mirrorless lineup, and it doesn't disappoint in the least. It has a fairly compact, exceptionally well-built body that's made of a magnesium alloy. The camera is easy to hold, thanks to ...
OLED viewfinder, highresolution images, array of controls, built in flash, wireless flash control
Control placement, lowlight autofocus, slower AF than some CSC competitors, limited battery life
The NEX7's design is an interesting mix: we're keen on the variety of controls, yet the ongoing lack of a mode dial and awkward placement of some controls does let the overall design down. Yet with customisation available to a range of buttons it's eas...
