Sony NEX-3N Camera with PowerZoom Lever

Sony NEX-3N Promotional Video

Here is Sony's latest temptation for point and shoot users. The NEX-3N is the fourth generation of the entry level NEX cameras. The NEX-3N has a zoom lever, similar to point and shoot cameras, that controls the Sony 16-50mm PowerZoom interchangeable lens. There is also the Sony 18-200mm PZ lens which can be controlled by the NEX-3N. The NEX-3N is the first NEX camera to support the new “TRILUMINOS Colour”. TRILUMINOS Colour along with a BRAVIA TV with TRILUMINOS Display will provide expanded palette of vivid, ultra-realistic colours when videos and still images from the NEX-3N camera are played back.

The NEX-3N will sell for $499 with the 16-50mm Power Zoom lens.

• Super-compact interchangeable lens APS-C camera weighs just 210g
• No-fuss self-portraits with 180° tiltable LCD screen and zoom lever
• Large Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with 16.1 effective megapixels and high sensitivity, for detail-packed, low noise photos and Full HD video
• Beautiful compositions made easy with new Auto Object Framing
• Light, compact body with pop-up flash

Sony NEX-3N with Flash Up

Sony NEX-3N Technical specifications

	NEX-3N
Image sensor	Exmor APS HD CMOS with approx. 16.1 effective megapixels
Autofocus system	Contrast-detection with 25 AF points
ISO sensitivity range	Still images: ISO 200 – 16000 Movies: ISO 200 – 3200 equivalent
Movie recording format	AVCHD 50i/25p
Optical viewfinder	N/A
LCD screen	7.5cm / 3.0-type 460K-dot; tilt angle up 180°
Continuous shooting	4 fps (approx.)
Picture Effect	11 modes, 15 effects
Dimensions	109.9 x 62.0 x 34.6 mm (approx.)
Weight (with battery and memory card; approx.)	269 g
Weight (body only; approx.)	210 g
Battery life (approx.)	480 shots (CIPA standard)
Connections / interfaces	Multi/Micro USB* (allows charging); HDMI Type D *Supports Micro USB compatible device
Built-in flash	GN4; ISO 100·m / (GN6; ISO 200·m)

Sony NEX-3N with 16-50 Power Zoom Lens

NEX-3N vs NEX-F3 vs NEX-C3 vs NEX-3 Size Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sneak Peek

Sony NEX-F3 16.1 Megapixel Camera

bibogue at dpreview posted a sneak peak at the upcoming Sony NEX-F3.  It looks like the 16.1 megapixel APS-C sensor from the NEX-5N will make it's way into the NEX-F3.

F stands for flash? We're not sure but the new F3 comes with the same pop up flash button found on the Sony NEX-7, seen below.

Sony NEX-7 Built In Flash Guide Number=6

We are not sure whether an accessory evf will be compatible with the NEX-F3.

Here are the specs of the Sony NEX-7 flash which most likely will be the same for the NEX-F3.

• Flash Type : Built-in, Pop-up Auto
• Guide Number : 6 (in meters at ISO100)
• Recycling Time : Approx. 4 sec.

The NEX-F3 replaces the NEX-C3 and the NEX-3 before that. The NEX-C3 and NEX-3 came with the HVL-F7S flash which was attached atop the body via the smart accessory terminal.

Sony NEX-7 Wireless Flash In Action

Sony NEX-7 with 18-200 OSS Lens and a Wireless Flash Trigger by Litrbooh

Here are a couple of videos showing the Sony NEX-7 wirelessly triggering studio flashes. The NEX-7 has a standard Sony hot shoe and with a FA-HS1AM Hot Shoe Adapter it becomes adaptable with most wireless remote flash trigger systems. We are not sure what the exact system is use in the video. This should answer some questions for those who want to use a NEX-7 with remote flash triggers.

Sony NEX-7 Wireless Flash Trigger by AlexMerk

Sony FA-HS1AM Hot Shoe Adapter

Sony E 18-200 mm OSS Lens

Thanks Litbrooh and AlexMerk!

Sony NEX-5N Unboxing Video

Let's see what comes inside a new Sony NEX-5N with 18-55mm OSS Lens Kit. The video shows the following contents of the NEX-5N Kit.

• Software Disc
• Warranty Card
• Instruction Manual
• Accessories Coupon
• Lens and Accessory Guide
• Flash with Case
  
  
• Shoulder Strap
• Battery Charger
• W Series Battery
• USB Cable
• Lens Hood
• Lens Cap
• 18-55mm OSS Lens
• NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N with Optional 55-210mm OSS Lens

Sony HVL-F20S Flash for NEX Cameras

Sony HVL-F20S Flash

Sony NEX HVL-F20S Flash avaiable now.

With the announcement of the Sony NEX-C3 comes a new accessory flash for the NEX cameras. The new Sony HVL-F20S flash is a larger, more powerful flash for the NEX system. The Guide Number of 20 (50mm, at ISO 100) is a considerable increase from the GN7 (in metres at ISO 100) of the basic external flash (Sony HVL-F7S) provided with the NEX-C3, NEX-3, and the NEX-5. The new HVL-F20S also has an adjustable head to provide flash bouncing abilities. The new flash, as with the old flash, draws power from the NEX's camera's battery - just clip it and go. It is scheduled to be released in the summer.

From the Sony press release:

Also available as an option, the new HVL-F20S is a style-matching flash that clips onto the camera’s Smart Accessory Terminal. Powered directly by the camera, the flash requires no batteries, achieving an ultra-compact size and light weight when you're travelling. With a generous GN20 (50mm, at ISO 100, m) flash power rating and adjustable head, it’s ideal for creating natural fill-in and bounce flash effects with portraits and everyday shooting subjects.

Below shows the new HVL-F20S and the standard HVL-F7S flash on the new Sony NEX-3.