Austerby
Well-known
I'd never seriously considered one of these before but a posting by Kent about his new Summitar which he used on his NEX-3 got me thinking and researching.
I have been in the market for a replacement for my Lumix FX01 p&s for a while but not convinced by the market offerings in that category. The NEX-3 is ideal as it allows me to use all my extensive set of RF lenses (LM and LTM) and works just as well as a party/pocket camera.
I've only made test shots in the garden so far but love it with everything from the Elmar 35/3.5 LTM (tiny and perfect size) to the 135mm Tele-Elmar (surprisingly easy to use on the NEX-3).
Best of all, I found my NEX-3 on an internet auction site going for only £189 (body only). It's manufactur-refurbished rather than brand new but comes with a 12 month warranty and is absolutely fine out of the box and has everything with it.
I'm off to Hong Kong and Singapore on a business trip over the next fortnight so will take it with me plus my Zeiss 21/4.5, 35/2.8 and probably the DR Summicron 50.
I have been in the market for a replacement for my Lumix FX01 p&s for a while but not convinced by the market offerings in that category. The NEX-3 is ideal as it allows me to use all my extensive set of RF lenses (LM and LTM) and works just as well as a party/pocket camera.
I've only made test shots in the garden so far but love it with everything from the Elmar 35/3.5 LTM (tiny and perfect size) to the 135mm Tele-Elmar (surprisingly easy to use on the NEX-3).
Best of all, I found my NEX-3 on an internet auction site going for only £189 (body only). It's manufactur-refurbished rather than brand new but comes with a 12 month warranty and is absolutely fine out of the box and has everything with it.
I'm off to Hong Kong and Singapore on a business trip over the next fortnight so will take it with me plus my Zeiss 21/4.5, 35/2.8 and probably the DR Summicron 50.
kshapero
South Florida Man
You have done well, my son, enjoy the NEX GAS.
kshapero
South Florida Man
Is it me but I get the feeling that more folks are using the NEX for legacy glass than on the Oly/Pany platform.
FPjohn
Well-known
Congratulations. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
I tend to think of my Nex-3 as functionally a TLR work-alike or direct view camera which takes Leitz glass.
yours
FPJ
I tend to think of my Nex-3 as functionally a TLR work-alike or direct view camera which takes Leitz glass.
yours
FPJ
Dr Gaspar
Established
Enjoy it! it's a great camera. I'm loving it.
Remember to update the firmware =p
Remember to update the firmware =p
Austerby
Well-known
Just got back from my two-week trip to Hong Kong and Singapore - absolutely loved the Nex.
I took with me my Voigtlander 25/4 and 40/1.4 plus my LTM 35/3.5 and Tele-Elmarit 90.
Could probably have done better taking the Voigtlander 15/4.5 too.
I love it with the old 3.5cm Elmar - a lens I never had much time for on an M - it's low contrast look produces nice results on the Nex.
If I could remember how to I'd post some examples here
I took with me my Voigtlander 25/4 and 40/1.4 plus my LTM 35/3.5 and Tele-Elmarit 90.
Could probably have done better taking the Voigtlander 15/4.5 too.
I love it with the old 3.5cm Elmar - a lens I never had much time for on an M - it's low contrast look produces nice results on the Nex.
If I could remember how to I'd post some examples here