eleskin
Well-known
I intend to use the Nex 7 for my Leica M mount lenses. I will shoot RAW only and set the two top dials for shutter speed and ISO, with some focus peaking, thats all I need!!!
How about the rest of you?
How about the rest of you?
About the same for me if I decide to get one... I would use it for high ISO with M lenses.
kshapero
South Florida Man
Exactly my thoughts
douglasf13
Well-known
Yep, me too.
EthanFrank
Well-known
Same here 
Matthieu
Member
I'm going with the native Zeiss Sonnar, which is the reason I went NEX in the first place, and the Sony 50mm.
I'll still keep my Voigtländer 28mm, but I doubt I'll use it as often as I used to, even if the new sensor has better colour shift resistance.
I'll still keep my Voigtländer 28mm, but I doubt I'll use it as often as I used to, even if the new sensor has better colour shift resistance.
artur5
Member
Currently owning a NEX-5. When -and if- I buy a Nex-7, I intend to use it as the NEX-5, except for the built-in EVF. - a great asset for sure. Otherwise, manual focus, manual exposure mostly and A.P. sometimes. One dial for shutter speed, another for ISO and the third maybe for White balance.
Having fetched on Ebay a Canon FD 24/2 in excellent shape and quite cheap, no need for the expensive Zeiss 24/1.8. I have already a good 50mm, so this is it. Well, not quite; a true wideangle would come handy. At present I have a Tamron SP 17/3.5. Good, but not stellar. If the NEX-7 handles RF lenses corner issues much better than my NEX-5, then a Zeiss ZM 18 would be perfect.
Having fetched on Ebay a Canon FD 24/2 in excellent shape and quite cheap, no need for the expensive Zeiss 24/1.8. I have already a good 50mm, so this is it. Well, not quite; a true wideangle would come handy. At present I have a Tamron SP 17/3.5. Good, but not stellar. If the NEX-7 handles RF lenses corner issues much better than my NEX-5, then a Zeiss ZM 18 would be perfect.
wjlapier
Well-known
Digital back for my Leica/Nikon RFer lenses. Most likely RAW and manual mode. I'm buying the Zeiss 24/1.8 lens too.
efirmage
Established
Plan to use it as a companion to my M6, as above, manual with ISO and exposure controls set to the dials.
Thinking seriously about that Zeiss 24 however, for video and times when I must have autofocus.
Thinking seriously about that Zeiss 24 however, for video and times when I must have autofocus.
Lss
Well-known
I am still undecided but will quite likely buy it. The use is video, macro, landscapes, and backup for M mount digitals. I will start with LTM/M mount lenses and buy native lenses if I like the camera enough. A zoom lens would be nice for video.
Bugleone
Established
I would use it as a 'super' version of my NEX 3,....a general purpose camera with kit zoom used only at f8 for everyday carry, snapshots and 'notebooking' shots,...and, as a mini digital back with my Canon FD lenses for more serious images.
As with my NEX 3 I'm not going to buy until the price halves towards the end of production run, by which time there may well be better cameras from other makers,....the Samsung NX200 is already looking like a good and perhaps better contender. I'm NOT a Sony believer having had some bad experiences with Sony's marketing policies. Conversely, I've only had good Sammy experiences so far and the NX200 has conventional flash synch and better product conception to me.
As with my NEX 3 I'm not going to buy until the price halves towards the end of production run, by which time there may well be better cameras from other makers,....the Samsung NX200 is already looking like a good and perhaps better contender. I'm NOT a Sony believer having had some bad experiences with Sony's marketing policies. Conversely, I've only had good Sammy experiences so far and the NX200 has conventional flash synch and better product conception to me.
Hatch
Established
As an expensive lightmeter form my M photography.
All joking aside as already said above: it's the perfect digital back.
Settings to manual with topdials shutterspeed and ISO.
Who needs more.
Nex in the coat pocket with Leica 35, 50 and 90 mm.
Leica M on the strap.
All joking aside as already said above: it's the perfect digital back.
Settings to manual with topdials shutterspeed and ISO.
Who needs more.
Nex in the coat pocket with Leica 35, 50 and 90 mm.
Leica M on the strap.
Robin Harrison
aka Harrison Cronbi
It's a nice looking camera, allright. Shame the 24mm is so chunky. Makes the Lumix 20mm look like a lens cap.
I am tempted, and yes, I would like to use it with M-mount glass. My purchase would be conditional on three things:
- Ability of sensor to keep up with the glass. It seems the Nex-5 isn't quite so adept with the wideangles as was hoped. Will they employ a micro-lens array, as per the M9, or will it be the exact same sensor as the A77 (which doesn't have to worry about the acute angle of incidence of light due to the retrofocus nauture of SLR wideangles).
- Manual focussing speed/accuracy. The Nex-5 peak focussing is ok, but a little too generous to deem an area in focus with fast lenses. The EP-2/VF-2 combo was slower than expected, and I hate that I have to have the EVF in one restrictive display mode if I want the ability to zoom on an area for MF. The exact Nex-7 solution will be key.
- Noise levels. The Nex-5 is not a quiet camera. I'd need the 7 to make some serious progress in this regard.
I am tempted, and yes, I would like to use it with M-mount glass. My purchase would be conditional on three things:
- Ability of sensor to keep up with the glass. It seems the Nex-5 isn't quite so adept with the wideangles as was hoped. Will they employ a micro-lens array, as per the M9, or will it be the exact same sensor as the A77 (which doesn't have to worry about the acute angle of incidence of light due to the retrofocus nauture of SLR wideangles).
- Manual focussing speed/accuracy. The Nex-5 peak focussing is ok, but a little too generous to deem an area in focus with fast lenses. The EP-2/VF-2 combo was slower than expected, and I hate that I have to have the EVF in one restrictive display mode if I want the ability to zoom on an area for MF. The exact Nex-7 solution will be key.
- Noise levels. The Nex-5 is not a quiet camera. I'd need the 7 to make some serious progress in this regard.
dexdog
Veteran
The Samsung looks good, except is has no viewfinder, which is the main reason that I am interested in the NEX 7. Nice to se a lot of options in the marketplace, though.
efix
RF user by conviction
I'll probably sell my M8 and get a NEX-7 + a nice M2 with the change. Call me crazy, but I've got a feeling this will suit me much better.
porktaco
Well-known
digital back for legacy lenses. i'm pretty excited about the 50/1.8 prime, especially for $300. i won't spend a grand on a 24mm lens, but i might spend a whole bunch less on that 16mm pancake.
this is really about the viewfinder. i like composing through one eye. holding the damn camera at arm's length isn't really what i like to do, and manual focus is kinda awkward looking at the back of the camera.
this is really about the viewfinder. i like composing through one eye. holding the damn camera at arm's length isn't really what i like to do, and manual focus is kinda awkward looking at the back of the camera.
bwcolor
Veteran
The NEX-7 is presently like a new politician, it is all things to all people.
I want to use it with my Zeiss compact 21 & 35mm lenses. Also, Leica 90mm F/2.0 APO ASPH. and Zeiss C/Y 100mm Makro and 100-300 zoom. If I can manage to warm up to the EVF I hope to permanently replace my Canon DSLR system.
That said, I'm likely to cancel my preorder. My critical requirements are, minimal EVF lag, ease of accurately focusing the 90mm, corner performance with the 21mm and ISO 1600 performance. If any of these isn't reasonable, I'll wait for Fujifilm and Leica.
Since most of you are looking to use the NEX-7 with legacy glass, what adapter are you purchasing?
From the threads that I've read, there are three really good adapters, Novoflex, Voightlander and Kipon. I haven't any idea if there are real quality differences between these three. I know that there are large price differences.
I want to use it with my Zeiss compact 21 & 35mm lenses. Also, Leica 90mm F/2.0 APO ASPH. and Zeiss C/Y 100mm Makro and 100-300 zoom. If I can manage to warm up to the EVF I hope to permanently replace my Canon DSLR system.
That said, I'm likely to cancel my preorder. My critical requirements are, minimal EVF lag, ease of accurately focusing the 90mm, corner performance with the 21mm and ISO 1600 performance. If any of these isn't reasonable, I'll wait for Fujifilm and Leica.
Since most of you are looking to use the NEX-7 with legacy glass, what adapter are you purchasing?
From the threads that I've read, there are three really good adapters, Novoflex, Voightlander and Kipon. I haven't any idea if there are real quality differences between these three. I know that there are large price differences.
douglasf13
Well-known
I've owned Voigtlander, Metabones and cheapie M adapters, but the Hawks helicoid adapter is by far the best. It is well built, lightweight, and gives you SLR-like minimum focusing distances. Simply brilliant.
bwcolor
Veteran
Does this mean that you don't have infinity focus issues with fast lenses at largest aperture?
semordnilap
Well-known
Yep... me too. Also as a backup body for travel, and for video as well.