Sony Alpha NEX-3 Delivers Stunning DSLR-like Quality!
Introduction:
Sony Alpha NEX-3, one of the newly released cameras of Sony is special in many ways. Equipped with interchangeable lens, this device promises to deliver the performance of a DSLR in the compact body of a digital camera. Inspired by innovation, Sony has deliberately designed this piece targeting the advanced shooters who want something more than mere snapshots from their camera.
Features:
Sony Alpha NEX-3 looks inviting with unique features and convenient controls that offer great shooting flexibility to the user. Sony is one of the first ones to introduce the exciting Sweep Panorama mode in 3d which can be viewed on a 3D HDTV. Now, capture landscapes, mansions, concerts, anything and everything with one single sweeping motion. Focus the camera, lock the target and sweep the camera fast either vertically or horizontally. The camera will shoot away a series of shots that will capture your target in its entirety.
Pros:
- Shoot videos in Full HD with 1920 x 1080/60i resolution in AVCHD format at 30 frames per second and high quality images with CCD sensor of 14.2 megapixels resolution.
- The camera packs a 3” tiltable LCD of 921,600 pixels resolution. The LCD display can be swung upwards up to 90 degrees or can be swung downwards up to 45 degrees. Not many interchangeable lenses offer such high VGA resolution.
- To deal with the ordeals posed by the low-light shooting situations, this camera offers an ISO range of 200-12800.
Cons:
- The user cannot adjust the shutter-speed and aperture while shooting movies.
- Not many options are available with E-Mount Lens.
- Optical viewfinder is absent from this model.
- The camera lacks a microphone input and an infrared remote control port.
Pricing Range: Enjoy the DSLR-like quality by paying just $500 -$650 for this camera. Available in Red, Silver & Black!
Final Verdict: Sony Alpha NEX-3 offers support to SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo/Pro HG-HX Duo cards and is a champion of versatility when it comes to its functionality. Although, this camera is exactly not of pocketable size it is compact enough to be able to carry it in a small pouch and comes for an affordable price.