It seemed that Sony's numbering system is out of whack as I already have the Nex 5 and 7. I've enjoyed them so I was tempted to get another one on my recent trip to New York where I visited B and H.
Only 16 megs but supposedly an updated sensor with better sensitivity.
Took it out on the mudflats today with the kit zoom that came with it - a 16-50/3.5-5.6 lens. Vignetting disappears at about 40 mm.
I tried both AF and MF and both work well and Focus Peaking helps to get the scope focused very close. At distance though in hazy light I found I had to keep checking the AF and it needed small adjustments.
Here are a few today at 30x,40,50 and 70x.
I also tested the Sigma 30/2.8 which has better color and contrast than the kit zoom and is sharper.
The last kingfisher was taken with the Nikon P330 at 70x for comparison.
Neil
Sony Alpha Nex 6 and Sony 16-50 zoom and Sigma 30/2.8 lens and
Swarovski STX 95 mm scope and DCB 11 adapter
Mai Po Nature Reserve,
Hong Kong,China
October 2013
Only 16 megs but supposedly an updated sensor with better sensitivity.
Took it out on the mudflats today with the kit zoom that came with it - a 16-50/3.5-5.6 lens. Vignetting disappears at about 40 mm.
I tried both AF and MF and both work well and Focus Peaking helps to get the scope focused very close. At distance though in hazy light I found I had to keep checking the AF and it needed small adjustments.
Here are a few today at 30x,40,50 and 70x.
I also tested the Sigma 30/2.8 which has better color and contrast than the kit zoom and is sharper.
The last kingfisher was taken with the Nikon P330 at 70x for comparison.
Neil
Sony Alpha Nex 6 and Sony 16-50 zoom and Sigma 30/2.8 lens and
Swarovski STX 95 mm scope and DCB 11 adapter
Mai Po Nature Reserve,
Hong Kong,China
October 2013
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