Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
JoanLS
(Okatie, SC)
Date
9-Mar-2012
I've had this product forless than a month
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Pros:
Best camera ever!
Cons:
I'll never use all it can do!
At my advanced age, it probably doesn't make sense to buy yet another camera since I've owned many since the original little Kodak box camera. But I could not resist and now I have to say this is the very best camera I have ever owned. I doubt I will ever use all the bells and whistles of what it can do - since on auto it is great - but I love the screen and especially the viewfinder which so many cameras no longer have. It takes a great still photo and also videos. I don't need my (Sony) video camera any longer. I had no problem with the packaging - in fact, I thought it was well done. The size of the camera is great and, overall, I am very happy with it. Thank you, Sony!
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
richardao
(USA)
Date
18-Nov-2011
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Pros:
senser, design, one of the best ever
Cons:
none
Five stars plus, from reviews posted by
those testing this model.
To all giving one, two or three stars based
on Mother Nature - give us a break.
A camera review is based on performance
& quality not on closing production due
to events from Mother Nature.
Last, "call" Sony and you will get news
re expected delivery, if Sony knows.
Add your email for info on the NEX 7.
Sincerely,
Richard O.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
NEXmine
Date
11-Sep-2011
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Pros:
All of the cameras amazing features, especially the Tri-Navi Control system & it's OLED EVF
Cons:
Having to wait til November
@NExime Apparently all the shots showing the camera on its left side (if faced from front) does show an external mic input.
Here is a link for one example: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1108/11082418NEX7specs.asp
This camera has an amazing design and even more amazing features & controls. Please Sony, November is as long away as is, don't let this camera get delayed.
Rated 3.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
Manosso
(Brazil, but traveling overseas A LOT!)
Date
18-Dec-2012
I've had this product for6-12 months
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Pros:
Sensor, Size,
Cons:
LCD, controls
I was looking for something better than a snapshot, but smaller than a DSRL to take on vacations. The NEX series seemed like a great option, BUT....
1) Image quality on low-light situations could REALLY use an upgrade. High ISO images get very grainy, and any kind of movement kills the pic. So no natural pictures can be takes in the evening - you need to setup everyting first and ask everyone to stand still.
2) The flash has very few settings - it's either really bright, or really bright! So you need to step far away from the image if you just want a little bright. But then the zoom is not always enough. It does not seem Sony thought of the flash together with the low light situations.
3) All settings change have to be done by menu. And even if it does take just a few clicks and you're done... there goes the picture oportunity :o(
4) The video button ALWAYS gets in the way - and in the few situations where you actually want to use it, there's that clicking sound from something loose inside the camera.
4) Since we travel alone, we take a lot of "arm's lenght" self-pics. The 180° tilt LCD from the 5R would be perfect, but it's not there on the 5N, sadly.
5) The image layering does not make for a sharper image, but a blury one.
6) The HDR needs a REALLY GOOD upgrade.
Having said all that, I really have always loved Sony cameras. I have a Canon and a Samsung as well, but they just don't compare (I gave them both to my nephews to play with), and I still use my Sony DSC-W300 with the sports pack when scubadiving (any chance of a scuba pack for the Nex series?).
I'm considering the Nex-7 now as an upgrade from the 5N (specially for the control options), but would love to see the 5R pack included in it before making the purchase - especially the 180° tiltable LCD and self portrait framing. And of course, since I've already bought extra SD cards, bateries and remonte control for the 5N, it would be great to be able to use them with the new Nex-7.
Any replies from Sony would be greatly appreciated! :o)
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
Kearneywr
(Philly)
Date
9-Jul-2012
I've had this product for1-3 months
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Pros:
Settings for pictures
1st DSLR camera, easy to use and books available to get you started.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
Jeffy
(New Jersey)
Date
28-Mar-2012
I've had this product forless than a month
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Pros:
Image quality, tri-nav, built quality, size
Cons:
Nothing so far
Just got mine today. Wasn't even expecting it because I was rescheduled to get it on the 15th of April. Luckily I got mine. I'm just a beginner. I own the Nex 5 not 5n and just wanted to upgrade because I'm starting to like photography and wanted to learn manual controls. Can't wait to use it for my son and wife birthday party this weekend. Just have to learn how to use the manual first.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
photobug22
(Edmonton, AB)
Date
15-Jun-2012
I've had this product forless than a month
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Pros:
Light weight, exceptional quality
Cons:
Nothing
My original reason for purchasing this camera was I needed something lighter than my Sony A900 that I could take with me everywhere. It is the perfect size and weight for meI. I have only used it for two days and still in awe using this camera. The color, detail, clarity, etc. are superb. Of the few sample videos I have done so far the quality is unbelievable. Can't say much more than it is a bit pricey but well worth every penny.
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Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
Arth
Date
1-Dec-2012
I've had this product forless than a month
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Pros:
Takes really Amazing looking pictures!!
Cons:
Sometimes the Color Effect Dosent work right!
This is a great device. Takes brilliant pictures. This is my 4th Sony camera, before I use to own Cyber shot. This is my first Sony @ NEX series, I have to say this is a good freaking device. Those easy controls comes handy while taking pictures, you dont have to go in the menu to change them, they are right at your finger tip. Dont have to worry about focusing, just keep taking pictures it will focus really good. Also take good pictures in low light.I am adding example for low light pictures Really dont know what else to write, just got this camera like 2 days ago, still exploring this device :D looking forward what else sony will do with NEX series.
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Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
Mountainwoman
(Butte, MT)
Date
24-Jun-2012
I've had this product for1-3 months
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Pros:
Excellent quality; Highest quality photos; ease of switching between view finder and view screen.
Cons:
Easy to use controls if you have experience using many different cameras.
This.camera is set up with controls that initially appeared confusing since they seemed different from the nikons, canons, and olympus cameras I have. However, now that I have shot several hundred shots with it, I find that it is a composit on the best features plus new ones others don't have. The weight is especially great when shooting candid shots and trekking through the woods looking for animal shots. Not at all disappointing.
Rated 3.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
Borris
(Ottawa)
Date
23-Apr-2012
I've had this product forless than a month
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Pros:
Good quality photo
Cons:
AF can't keep up; limited lens selection
I was looking for a camera that can:
- do quality photos and videos,
- indoors, kids playing, no flash
- in a package smaller then DLSR
Sadly, it seems that such camera still does not exist.
The NEX7 is pretty good at taking still pictures. The ISO 1600 is quite good, but it starts loosing too much details at ISO 3200.
For still pictures AF in low light is adequate, but not spectacular. It has just enough delay to make taking pictues of moving kids at f2.8 or below a hit-or-miss proposition.
Video was a disappontment. As long as subjects remain within original DOF everything is great, really nice HD video. But AF absolutely can't keep up with moving kids indoors. AF is way too slow at adjusting.
Lens selection is simply not there. I ended up with 3 lenses none of which was really what I was looking for. I really wanted something like 18-50 f2.8 and the only way to get it would be by getting 400 CAD adapter and half a kilo alpha lens.
Either way, having to swap between 3 differ
ent lenses or having to use an adapter and a heavy alpha lens totally defeats size benefits from the NEX system.
Overall:
+ very good still pictures up to ISO 1600
+ very good video as long as AF does not have to work during the shot
? egronomics - good, but not as easy to handle as DSLR.
- AF can't keep up with moving kids in low light conditions
- Lens selection will force many users into using SLR lenses with adapters, eliminating NEX size benefits
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
Cr3ative
(Dallas Tx)
Date
2-Jan-2012
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Pros:
OLED Viewfinder, 24mp, 10fps, Very Compact
Cons:
Backordered (I want one now, but I will have to wait until April)
I had a chance to view the Nex 7 because one of my friends just received his pre-order. Wow, I have a Nex 5 and was about to buy a Nex 5n but I am going to wait and get the Nex 7 after seeing the major differences between the two. I was completely bown away by the OLED viewfinder. lt is clear, just like looking through my Canon 50D viewfinder. The image quality that the Nex 7 produces is amazing, and color reproduction is top notch. The Nex 7 is not a 3/4ths micro toy camera like the competition, this is the first pro level ILC. The Nex 7 is the beginning to the end of traditional DSLRs and issues in the new era of ILC dominance in the professional market. Five years from now everyone will own some type of ILC. Good luck Nikon with your V1 competing with this godlike camera. Canon hasn't even placed a foot in the ILC market because they know that a good ILC will destroy their current line of DSLRs. I know that the Nex 7 is exactly the camera that Canon was fearing.
I can't wait until April.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
POCOBC
(Port Coquitlam BC Canada)
Date
10-Jun-2013
I've had this product for3-6 months
Pros:
Light weight, Easy to use, Great performance
Cons:
None
It is the best camera I ever got,
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
CameraLover
(Portland, OR)
Date
13-Mar-2012
I've had this product forless than a month
Pros:
It really is beautiful. Simply gorgeously built, takes great pictures.
Cons:
Can't figure out where the Macro option is....
Waited SIX MONTHS to get this camera, which was a birthday present back in NOVEMBER and it finally came today. I would say it's worth the wait, I'll review again once I've had it over the next few weeks.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
Cwatson50
(Palm Harbor, Fl)
Date
7-Jun-2012
I've had this product for1-3 months
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Pros:
Small, easy to use, has great lenses
Cons:
Would love a better zoom but don't want one that is 4 feet long.
I am not a professionsal. I wanted a camera that would take great pictures with a great zoom and carry it in my purse. (For me the A55 was too big.) IF I want manual, I have it, but usually I am so busy capturing a shot I just want to click and not make adjustments. The shots I get (24 pixel)are phenomenal and I am amazed everytime I load them into my computer. The NEX7 is an improvement over the NEX5 that had no view finder and the zoom lens caused a shadow when using the flash. I shoot every day now knowing the quality of picture I will get.
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Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
Major
(Clermont Fl)
Date
16-Nov-2011
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Pros:
Camera features
Cons:
Delay
It is my first Hitech camera , I hope they will deliver before Dec 18th, going on vacations
I will like to try it while vacationing with my family.
Rated 1.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
Johne
Date
9-Nov-2011
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Pros:
really awesome camera that will fulfill all my requirements
Cons:
The unconfirmed release date.
Dear sony, can you please provide your loyal customer out there about the ACTUAL release date for this Sony Nex 7? As sony will be my first semi-pro camera, I would wait for it to be release... but the un-confirm release date of this camera is forcing me to decide other brand of camera such as Nikon DSLR or Canon... If possible, please confirm the exact release date of the camera... =(
Thank You.
Response from Sony Style
By Reena, Social Media, 9-Nov-2011
Hi Johne,
We're not sure, still determining the impact of the Thailand floods, which are the reason for the delay.
Wish I had more info, but as soon as I know the exact ship date of the NEX-7, I will let you know. Thanks for your patience.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
Zelenski
(Miami, FL)
Date
30-Jan-2012
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Pros:
Wish to know
Cons:
Wish there's none
Currently have Sony DSC-W200 Super Steady Shot 12.1 mp. Nice pictures, except for the low light ones. Never had DSLR in my life, however, money is not an issue, but it is very important for me to have a hand-sized camera with picture/size/movie/quiality camera. Good luck to new owners of Nex-7 with their purchase!
Rated 3.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
NExime
(Detroit, MI)
Date
31-Aug-2011
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Pros:
High res-
Cons:
No external Mike options-
The Nex 5 was the best camera I ever owned. It replaced both a DSLR and a point and shoot. The Nex 5 was going to replace a larger DSLR we were using for a documentary - but the sound options on the Nex 7 appear to be to limited and limiting. The other camera has much more in lens options as well, at a better price. Way better but not worth almost double the price of a Nex5
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
harbinger808
(Honolulu, Hawaii)
Date
27-Jan-2012
I've had this product for1-3 months
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Pros:
light weight, intuitive controls, great feature sets and TRI-NAVI
Cons:
none so far
I've been the proud owner of a NEX-7 for a month now and I'm thoroughly happy with my purchase. The camera is a huge step over my old Sony point and shoots, it allows me to bring my level of photography another step up. This camera will definitely "grow" with me as my skill level develops.
The weight and portability of the NEX-7 is simply amazing. I can bring it everywhere, unlike my friends "canon" sized DSLRs :)
I have the 18-55mm kit lens and it works just fine for my day to day needs. When I need something a bit more, I just add a Novoflex adapter and Zeiss ZM 50mm lenses for that extra something special! Next up is a Zeiss ZM 15 and 35mm.
If you have the means to get this camera, you won't be disappointed if you're coming from the point and shoot world.
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
sparky
(Minneapolis, MN)
Date
15-Apr-2012
I've had this product for1-3 months
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Pros:
Size, Weight
Cons:
Menus
I had a Nex-5N which had a software problem and took some good/some bad pictures. I waited for a long time for the Nex-7 to become available and I'm a little disappointed. The adjustments are somewhat difficult to find because of the menus and it doesn't take the quality of pictures that I had hoped for.
The camera is very solid, very light (given it's capabilities) and very easy to hold.
The flash is difficult to adjust for exposure...again, because of the menus.
I think I will keep this camera but I wish I had tried a digital slr before I had purchased this one.
Outdoor photos are good to very good. Indoor photos are unpredictable but mostly good except when using the external flash. The external flash (HVL-F20AM) tends to either cause a photo that is too light or too dark. The internal flash works will but has (obvious) distance limitations.
The lens (Sony, not Zeiss) is very good to excellent.
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Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
HenryV
(Frederick, MD)
Date
13-Feb-2012
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I first learn about NEX-7 from Popular Photography magazine and end up surveying for more info. It seems like a neat camera and thought it'd be the perfect travel mate for me.
I called in and ask if it'd reach me before my trip abroad. The gentleman on the other side (Sony) thinks it's possible. Crossing my fingers i just ordered it.
I hope and pray i could get it before March 15, 2012.
Rated 2.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
cakexner
(Minnesota)
Date
8-Jun-2013
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Pros:
Maybe there is one
Cons:
Maybe there is not an interface
A remote shutter control interface is a pretty important feature. Ask about this feature when buying a camera like this one or any camera you intend to use for creative photography.
You cannot find this information in the specs on Nex cameras. I have always bought and owned Sony cameras with varying degrees of satisfaction, however I bought a Nex 3 and then (within 60 days of purchase) learned sometimes it is very important to use a remote shutter release.
However the my camera did not have that interface. Very frustrating. A point and shoot you might not care, but cameras like DSLRs and Nex's you will care very much.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
thr23
(Savannah, GA)
Date
20-Apr-2012
I've had this product forless than a month
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Pros:
Viewfinder, plenty of functions, IMHO good quality low light photos
Cons:
No way to add more languages to menu(
Had it for a few day, since I bought it as a gift. Very nice camera and tons of stuff, really cant complain, pricy but well worth it! Highly recommend for those wanting hi-quality camera but not DSLR. Like I mentioned earlier, Awesome one!!!
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Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer:
Nex7user
(Irvine, CA)
Date
26-Jul-2012
I've had this product forless than a month
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Pros:
Has everything a DSLR has in a smaller package
Cons:
Need higher quality pancake lenses
I was interested in getting the NEX-5N for the longest time and will probably still get one plus the RX100. I didn't need the 24mp and was worried more about the low light. Seeing this on sale with accessories tempted me to make the purchase earlier this month. Having shot photos and videos in Yosemite for over a week, I was blown away by the image quality when I opened them up on Macbook Pro. There is still a lot to learn but with enough light, the kit lens does a great job. I also just got the zeiss though I haven't shot with it yet. My previous camera was a Powershot S100 and I have used the T3I but there's something about this camera's images . High ISO shots are pretty good though auto modes seem to push up the ISO even in bright light. The handling with the Tri Navi controls makes things much easier. And the video is great. I have a HC1 which was pretty good except indoors but this one is amazing. I love the 60p capability. And the OLED EVF. I didn't really get what the reviews were raving about when I looked through it in the Sony Store. But, outside in daylight when I looked through it at Glacier Point... wow. I used to love my S100 and was nervous about switching for my still camera. But, this is an amazing buy and an absolute joy. Great Job, Sony. You are pushing the envelope constantly and making it available for advanced users at a reasonable price. Thank you!
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