Selling NEX 5, wait for NEX 7?

[mugent]

Hi,

I'm selling my NEX 5, I just can't get along with the lack of EVF, BTW, if anyone is interested, it's here...

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost-classifieds/showproduct.php/product/27881/title/sony-nex-5-with-16mm-lens-and-other-bits/cat/6

Is anyone else in this boat? I really like the NEX, but I need a peephole!

Does anyone know the release date of the NEX 7?

Cheers

Moray

[Alowisney]

I've read rumors about the NEX 7 being delayed along with the NEX C3 because of the disaster in Japan. Even before that I had only heard that it would come out in the fall.

This (http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr2-sony-nex-7-rumors-from-photorumors/) is what it is rumored to look like.

[uhoh7]

If they would revamp the flash plug to take a really good EVF, there'd be another earthquale.

That Nex-7 footprint doesn't interest me, if they keep it more x100ish it would be tempting.

x300 could be interesting.

sounds like the x100 is not quite perfected:

http://streetreverbmagazine.com/2011/04/14/meeting-a-stranger-the-fuji-x100-a-street-photographer%E2%80%99s-view/

[kshapero]

Very happy with my NEX 3.

[andrewteee]

Is anyone else in this boat? I really like the NEX, but I need a peephole!

Same here. I love the moveable LCD, but I really want and EVF.

[Nokton48]

Very happy with my NEX 3.


Me too. Love my Nex-3.

Especially considering how much it cost, and the fact that I consider most digital cameras to be expendable purchases. I run mine into the ground, then throw them away, when they go ka-flut. Just like with all my other computer/electronic stuff.

[raid]

Love my EVF-2 with the EP-2. It is match made in digital heaven.

[Alowisney]

It'd be nice if Sony would put out an EVF for the accessory port, but can that port even handle that much data?

I'm ordering an NEX 5 (tomorrow, if things go right). I've researched the crap out of it and if the E-PL2 had more of the features of the NEX, I would be buying one of those just for the EVF-2.

[pvdhaar]

Before the NEX, I had 3 other digital compacts. I specifically chose models that had a viewfinder built in. But did I use the built in finders? No, never; always shot using the rear LCDs. For cameras that small, to me that seems the most natural way to shoot them. So when I got the NEX, I wasn't bothered by the lack of a finder. And so far I haven't missed it either; the rear LCD is all I need.

[kxl]

I just attach a cold shoe adapter and mount a 25mm VF for use with my 16mm lens. It's close enough for composition. Or I attach a magnifier (with eyepiece) to the LCD when using a manual focus lens w/ adapter, and voila... instant VF!!!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5285915471_30371daa72_b.jpg

[raid]

I will use an EP-2 for most lenses, and one day, I will get a NEX-15 for a wide angle lens.

[jarski]

maybe 7 comes with bigger sensor than 3 or 5... :rolleyes:

current NEX lenses would work on full frame ?

I know am day dreaming... :p

[jsrockit]

Jeez, if that is really the NEX7, I think you made a mistake.

[douglasf13]

There's no reason to wait around for an EVF. You can make this for about $40, and you get a huge EVF that folds pretty flat. I'm not sure that I want an official EVF anymore. See here: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1042&thread=38139127&message=latest

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5144/5584572668_2b9ff8fb01.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5229/5583982649_98a1065909.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5584572312_fef50b5899.jpg