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...
Abstract: This will be a "rolling" review. It's a pun, because I am beginning writing it as I leave for my annual drive from Canada down to Mexico, where I now live during the winter months. But it will also be the first time that I write a "rolling" review,...
Abstract: An interesting side note is that since these CSCs started to appear Leica M lenses have become almost unavailable from stock anywhere in the world. Backorders of from two to six months have been the norm. At a trade show in...
Abstract: First impressions are that the NEX-7 and SLT-A77 are definitely going to garner lots of interest among enthusiasts. I like that Sony is fearlessly forging ahead with using the APS-C large sensor and there’s no hint of going backward with using sma...
Abstract: 24.30MegapixelsSony E-mount3.0 inchLCDReview Summary: The high-end Sony NEX-7 is a compact system camera that offers enthusiasts more control over camera settings, as well as a built-in high-resolution electronic viewfinder. But that's not all they'll ...
Abstract: The Sony NEX-7 is a compact interchangeable lens camera that aims to provide the same quality as an expert reflex camera. It has the same 24 MP sensor as the Sony Alpha SLT-A77 expert reflex while retaining compact size and offering a convenient, OLED...
When the NEX-7 was first announced, it looked as though Sony had gathered together a set of enthusiasts' wish lists and built a camera to exceed them all. From the compact 'rangefinder style' body with its built-in electronic viewfinder, through the h...
Abstract: They must be putting something in the water at Sony's camera design bureau because right now the company is really on a roll. Suddenly the D-SLR range looks hugely competitive – courtesy of the SLT-A35, A65 and the brilliant A77 – and over in the compact ...