First photos of new NEX-C3

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It looks like the first photos of the NEX-3 replacement, the NEX-C3, are leaking, so release is probably imminent. http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1042&message=38271632

It seems most of the difference is cosmetic, outside of the new 16.2MP sensor, which is going to cause my NEX-5 some envy. That sensor, which is also in the D7000/K5/A580 is very, very good. There's also a new accessory flash coming, too.

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So little information yet. Another couple of MPs isn't going to make me rush out to upgrade my Nex3. Still no bloody hot shoe, that's a deal breaker for me. IMO its just cosmetic.
 
Give me the ability to add an external EVF and I'll buy one...maybe. Some Zeiss primes wouldn't hurt either.

I do think that if/when they make a "pro" model of the NEX that it will sell very well.
 
It looks like it has front facing mics, which may make a difference to some (not me.) The biggest thing is the sensor. The Sony 16.2MP sensor (it has been in DSLRs since last summer) is more than just a couple of megapixels improvement. It is better at high ISO, and it is among the first sensors to exhibit a truly linear dynamic range, which gives you essentially an ISO-less camera. It is so good that it is challenging the performance of the current fullframe sensors, despite the size differences.

These cameras are so good, small and relatively cheap that I may grab one of these so that I have a backup, although I think I'll wait to see what else comes this summer.
 
Given the lack of controls I guess that it has touchscreen. It looks like evolution of current models rather than anew model.

I agree with fdigital. Pro body and set of nice lenses is what we would like to see. Oh yes - and "normal" hot shoe. Until then I will keep deciding between X1 and GXR ...
 
No touchscreen. This has the same amount of controls as the current models. Some of those buttons are programmable, and they are considered "soft buttons" that have a graphical representation on the screen. It works pretty well, IMO. If you're a manual lens shooter, like me, and only use M or A mode in RAW, everything is only a button away.
 
The rumors (here's your shaker of salt) talk of a 24 megapixel sensor on the NEX 7, which indicates to me that it might be a "pro" -oriented camera. Hopefully that means an EVF (optional or built-in) and more physical controls.

The NEX-C3 has a pleasing physical form to it, more rounded than the current models.
 
If those 24 Mpix come in APS-C I am not sure I want that. As far as I understand the dynamic range is related to the pixel size. Also to get that resolution out you need a hell of a lens ... But if the camera would be FX - that it would be a different story.
 
andrewteee said:
The rumors (here's your shaker of salt) talk of a 24 megapixel sensor on the NEX 7, which indicates to me that it might be a "pro" -oriented camera. Hopefully that means an EVF (optional or built-in) and more physical controls.
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I don't know about the pro part, but if Sony ended up using a 24mp sensor in a compact that performs better than this nex-c3 sensor, then we're in for some exciting times in digital camera market.
 
Matus said:
If those 24 Mpix come in APS-C I am not sure I want that. As far as I understand the dynamic range is related to the pixel size. Also to get that resolution out you need a hell of a lens ...
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There are doubters that such a sensor can be produced today as it represents a huge leap in capability, to maintain or even improve ISO performance and dynamic range on a high megapixel APS-C sensor.

And yes, lens quality would matter!

The rumored price is around $1300. If true, it's got something that the NEX 3 and 5 don't...

But personally, I would rather see the current sensor in a better body with built-in EVF, and a better selection of lenses. I don't need another megapixel rat race. 24 megapixels would create huge files.
 
Matus said:
If those 24 Mpix come in APS-C I am not sure I want that. As far as I understand the dynamic range is related to the pixel size. Also to get that resolution out you need a hell of a lens ... But if the camera would be FX - that it would be a different story.
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It's a bit more complicated than that, and the quality of the supporting electronics and ADCs are what seem to be making the big difference these days. The 16mp Sony sensor actually has better dynamic range than the 14mp Sony sensor...in fact, the Sony 16mp aps-c sensor has better dynamic range than almost any other camera.
 
Sony's secondary market for the nex series seems to be the adapter/lens crowd.
Sony's firmware engineers had the foresight to include some basic routines to make this application viable, but i wonder just how surprised sony was of the size of this secondary market?
My point being, is it possible that the new versions of the nex series of cameras will also include 'hardware' improvements to the sensors micro lens tuneage that will benefit the lens/adapter secondary market?
 
I think it looks very nice and would be a big step up for me from my old 4mp point and shoot, cheaper than an X100 maybe and i get to play with legacy glass
 
fdigital said:
Bring on the pro model already, and the zeiss primes.
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Indeed. Same goes for Olympus and Panasonic (substitute the zeiss part of course).

The original kit E-lenses from Sony are underwhelming. And that's being generous. Not sure how they will make use of a 24mp sensor with that glass. But who knows it could be magic.
 
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