Sony NEX3K (18-55)

Sony has engineered an impressively small camera that takes incredibly good photographs. In fact, the α NEX-3 camera has all quality of a DSLR in about half the size and weight. Pulling off this minor miracle took some clever innovations in glass, silicon and software code.

The NEX-3 delivers the quality of a DSLR in a camera that`s ready to go wherever you go. In fact, this is the world`s smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera (as of April 2010). It`s roughly half the size and weight of Sony`s smallest, lightest DSLR, the α230.

Features:

Interchangeable lenses

14.2 mega-pixel resolution

HD movie recording

APS-C size HD image sensor

ISO 12800 sensitivity

Sweep Panorama

Tilt able 3” LCD screen

BIONZ® image processor

HDMI™ output for HD viewing

P/A/S/M operating modes

Live View LCD

Accepts α DSLR A-mount lenses Using the LA-EA1 adapter (sold separately)

Specification:

Camera

• • Camera Type : Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera

  • Lens Comparability : Sony E-mount lens, (Sony α lenses when used with LA-EA1 lens adapter)

  • Lens Conversion Factor : 1.5x

• Lens Mount : Sony E-mount

Flash

• • Flash Bracketing : 3 frames, 1/3, 2/3EV steps selectable

  • Flash Compensation : +/-2EV,1/3EV steps

  • Flash Coverage : FOV coverage up to 16 mm (in the focal length)

  • Flash Metering System : Pre-flash TTL

  • Flash Modes : Auto flash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction

  • Flash Type : Smart accessory terminal (HVL-F7S Flash Supplied)

  • Guide Number : 7 (in meters at ISO 100)

• Recycling Time : Approx. 4 sec

Recording

• • Audio Format : MPEG-4 AAC-LC

  • Color Space : sRGB, Adobe RGB

  • Image Mode : JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG

  • Image Size 16:9 : L (12M): 4592 X 2576 M (6.3M): 3344 X 1872 S (2.9M): 2288 X 1280

  • Image Size 3:2 : L (14M): 4592 X 3056 M (7.4M): 3344 X 2224 S (3.5M): 2288 X 1520

  • Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card

  • Video Format : MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))

• Video Mode : MP4 HD: 1440 x 1080/ 30p MP4 VGA: 640 x 480/ 30p

Optics/Lens

• • Aperture (Max.) : F3.5-F5.6

  • Aperture (Min.) : F22-F32

  • Blades : 7 blades (Circular aperture?

  • Filter Diameter : 49mm

  • Focal Length : 27mm-82.5mm (35mm equivalent)

  • Lens Groups-Elements : 9 groups, 11 elements (4 spheric surfaces)

  • Lens Mount Type : Sony E-mount

  • Lens Type : E-mount 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

  • Magnification : 0.3x (APS-C)

  • Minimum Focus Distance : 9.8` (0.25m)

• Non-rotating Focusing Ring : No rotation

Imaging Sensor

• • Anti-Dust : Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism

  • Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

  • Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 14.2 mega-pixels

  • Imaging Sensor : Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.4 X 15.6mm)

  • Pixel Gross : Approx. 14.6 mega-pixels

• Processor : BIONZ™ image processor

Drive System

• • Burst Buffer : JPEG (unlimited to card capacity) RAW (8 shots) RAW+JPEG (5 shots)

  • Continuous Shooting Speed : Continuous (2.3fps) Speed Priority (7fps)

  • Drive Mode : Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority, Self-timer, Continuous Self-timer, Bracketing; Remote

  • Flash Sync Speed : 1/160 seconds

  • Self-timer : 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay, (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames)

  • Shutter Speeds : 1/4000 - 30 seconds, bulb

• Shutter Type : Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

Focus Control

• • AF Illuminator : Built-in, LED type

  • AF Modes : Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus

  • Focus Area : Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF

  • Focus Features : Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock

  • Focus Points : 25 points

  • Focus Sensitivity : 0 EV to 20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)

  • Focus System : Contrast AF

• Manual Focus Assist : Magnified display for precise manual focus

Advanced Features

• • Advanced User Interface : Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu

  • Anti Motion Blur : 6-image layering

  • Auto High Dynamic Range : Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)

  • Face Detection : Off, Auto, Child Priority, Adult Priority

  • Shooting Tips : 80 expert advice shooting tips

  • Smile Shutter : Off, Slight, Normal, Big

• Sweep Panorama : Horizontal and Vertical Panorama

Interface

• • BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV

  • DV Direct : Yes, via USB

  • HD Output : HDMI (TypeC mini)

  • Memory Card Slot : Dual slot: - Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card

  • Photo TV HD : Yes, with BRAVIA Sync™ enabled HDTV and HDMI cable

• USB Port(s) : USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)

Weights and Measurements

• • Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx 4-3/8 × 2-3/8 × 1-9/16` (110.8x58.8x38.2mm) (W/H/D); 15/16` (24.2mm) excl grip & lens mount

• Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 8.1 oz (229g) (excl battery & media) Approx. 10.1 oz (287g) (w/battery & media))

Power

• • Battery Type : Info Litium NP-FW50,7.2V

• Number of Shots : Approx. 330 images (CIPA standard)