My new Sony NEX-F3

Christine Tham · 07-28-2012, 11:59 PM - **1 Like**

Hello Kitty Pink Edition, of course

Photos taken on the NEX-5N with the Sony 30mm macro lens

rawr · 07-29-2012, 05:17 AM

Eeek, my eyes!
So much pink, so much cute!

The very opposite of an intimidating camera. Looks a lot of fun.

Clicker · 07-29-2012, 08:43 AM

lol very nice

RonHendriks1966 · 07-29-2012, 10:31 AM

You have to paint that EVF!

JHD · 07-30-2012, 11:52 AM

How do you like this compared to the 5N?

Christine Tham · 07-30-2012, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by JHD

How do you like this compared to the 5N?

For M mount lenses, I like it better than the 5N.

The base ISO is 200, which means it's a full stop better for low light photography. It does mean it's more prone to blowing out in bright light, but that's what the ND filter is for.

It has a faster BIONZ processor, which means it's more responsive - especially in multi exposure modes like Hand Held Twilight.

It has a larger buffer (can shoot about 6-7 raw images consecutively - I think the 5N only managed 3-4) which means it's better for capturing action shots. The zoo photos I posted in the NEX Pictures thread proved that.

And most of all it's pink pink Pink PinK PiNK PINK!!!

ddhytz · 07-30-2012, 07:06 PM

How is the video function? Can it film continuously for more than 30 minutes, or even longer? 5N would shut itself after 10 minute or so due to over-heating on the sensor.

Christine Tham · 07-31-2012, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by ddhytz

How is the video function? Can it film continuously for more than 30 minutes, or even longer? 5N would shut itself after 10 minute or so due to over-heating on the sensor.

Haven't really tried it. Given all the stories about the NEX-5N developing hot spots after shooting extensive video, I am not sure I want to try it. I already bought the NEX-F3 because of a hot spot on my NEX-5N.

For video I am tempted with the new EOS M. One big plus that the NEX series don't have - MANUAL AUDIO LEVEL ADJUSTMENT!!! Yes!!! Whoever who invented auto gain control for audio - shame on you!!!

JHD · 07-31-2012, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by Christine Tham

Given all the stories about the NEX-5N developing hot spots after shooting extensive video... I already bought the NEX-F3 because of a hot spot on my NEX-5N.

I must be living in a cave because I haven't heard anything about this. Even after a Google search I couldn't find much. Either way, not too worried; I'm not into video.

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07-29-2012, 05:17 AM	#2
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Eeek, my eyes! So much pink, so much cute! The very opposite of an intimidating camera. Looks a lot of fun.

07-29-2012, 08:43 AM	#3
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	lol very nice

07-29-2012, 10:31 AM	#4
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	You have to paint that EVF!

07-30-2012, 11:52 AM	#5
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	How do you like this compared to the 5N?

07-30-2012, 01:52 PM	#6
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Originally posted by JHD How do you like this compared to the 5N? For M mount lenses, I like it better than the 5N. The base ISO is 200, which means it's a full stop better for low light photography. It does mean it's more prone to blowing out in bright light, but that's what the ND filter is for. It has a faster BIONZ processor, which means it's more responsive - especially in multi exposure modes like Hand Held Twilight. It has a larger buffer (can shoot about 6-7 raw images consecutively - I think the 5N only managed 3-4) which means it's better for capturing action shots. The zoo photos I posted in the NEX Pictures thread proved that. And most of all it's pink pink Pink PinK PiNK PINK!!!

07-30-2012, 07:06 PM	#7
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602	How is the video function? Can it film continuously for more than 30 minutes, or even longer? 5N would shut itself after 10 minute or so due to over-heating on the sensor.

07-31-2012, 04:36 AM	#8
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Originally posted by ddhytz How is the video function? Can it film continuously for more than 30 minutes, or even longer? 5N would shut itself after 10 minute or so due to over-heating on the sensor. Haven't really tried it. Given all the stories about the NEX-5N developing hot spots after shooting extensive video, I am not sure I want to try it. I already bought the NEX-F3 because of a hot spot on my NEX-5N. For video I am tempted with the new EOS M. One big plus that the NEX series don't have - MANUAL AUDIO LEVEL ADJUSTMENT!!! Yes!!! Whoever who invented auto gain control for audio - shame on you!!!

07-31-2012, 05:28 PM	#9
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Originally posted by Christine Tham Given all the stories about the NEX-5N developing hot spots after shooting extensive video... I already bought the NEX-F3 because of a hot spot on my NEX-5N. I must be living in a cave because I haven't heard anything about this. Even after a Google search I couldn't find much. Either way, not too worried; I'm not into video.