Download the Sony NEX 3N Manual in PDF

Sony NEX-3N Parts

Here are the download links for the Instruction Manual and Handbook for the new Sony NEX-3N. It's always exciting to get new gear and the best time to read the manual is before the NEX-3N arrives. The NEX-3N will ship on March 24.

The NEX-3N instruction manual can be downloaded here via dropbox.

And the NEX-3N handbook can be downloaded here.

What comes in the Sony NEX-3N box?

Thanks Sony!

DxOMark Sony NEX-7 vs Leica M 240

Leica M Type 240 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor from DxOMark

DxOMark published their analysis of the new Leica M Type 240's sensor and we compared it against the Sony compact heavyweights, the NEX-7 and the Sony DSC-RX1. The NEX-7 is about the same as the new Leica M in the color depth and the dynamic range scores. It just fell short in the low-light ISO score which we can attribute to having an APS-C sensor compared to the Leica M 240's full frame sensor. We are hoping that the upcoming Sony NEX-7N will have ISO 50 to improve that score.

Leica M Type 240 vs Sony DSC-RX1 Sensor from DxOMark

But the full frame sensor of the RX1 is somewhat ahead of the new Leica M Type 240 according to DxOMark's measurements.

Check out DxOMark's review of the Leica M Type 240.

Thanks DxOMark!

Sony DSC-RX100 $488 For Military Personnel

If you are in the US Military you can pick up the Sony DSC-RX100 at the AAFES for $488. The AAFES price is $575 and with the "x2175vip" code the final price will be 15% less.

Sony NEX-7 with Leica 60mm Macro Elmarit-R

Here are a few shots from Old Sturbridge Village using our newly acquired Leica 60mm f/2.8 Macro Elmarit-R on the Sony NEX-7. The Leica 60mm Macro is said to have "excellent image quality at close-up range..." and "superb results at greater distances" when stopped down. We used the Macro Elmarit-R wide open all day at f/2.8 and only stopped down to f/5.6 when the depth of field was needed. The NEX-7 was set to Aperture Priority and ISO 100 outdoors or Auto ISO indoors. A basic Leica R to E-mount lens adapter was used.

NEX-7 with Leica 60mm at f/2.8 ISO 100

The NEX-7 with the Leica 60mm is a nice match in good light. We had no problem of keeping the shutter speeds up at f/2.8 in snowy New England.

NEX-7 with Leica 60mm at f/2.8 ISO 800 to 1600

The Leica 60mm Macro Elmarit-R has a long focus throw and focusing indoors takes some practice with moving subjects. The focus ring is well damped and provided nice feedback for critical focus.

NEX-7 with Leica 60mm at f/5.6 ISO 100

NEX-7 with Leica 60mm at f/2.8 ISO 400-800

We don't shoot Macro too much but that can change with the Leica 60mm with the 1:1 adapter. Here are shots at f/2.8, f/8 and f/22 at minimum focus distance.

NEX-7 with Leica 60mm at f/2.8 with 1:1 Adapter at Minimum Focus Distance

Sony NEX-7 with Leica 60mm Macro Elmarit-R

Above is the NEX-7 with the Leica 60mm Macro Elmarit-R. We enjoyed shooting with the lens and it will be added to the NEX travel kit.

Sony NEX-3N Hands On Videos

Sony NEX-3N Hands On

Sony posted their hands on video of the new Sony NEX-3N camera. They discuss the new features that sets the NEX-3N apart from the previous NEX-3 cameras.

• Area specific noise reduction.
• Auto portrait framing.
• Auto macro framing.
• Auto tracking framing.
• Lens zoom lever.
• Available in April with the 16-50mm power zoom lens for $499.
• Available in all black or white with a silver lens.

Below is What Digital Camera's hands on look at the Sony NEX-3N.

Black Sony NEX-3N with 1650mm PowerZoom Lens

Thanks Sony and What Digital Camera!

Check out specs and more pictures of the NEX-3N from our previous post.

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

Discounts on Sony NEX Cameras

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The current line of NEX cameras are currently on discounts. It's a great time to buy and learn your cameras during the cold days of winter and be ready for spring.

$200 off Sony NEX-7 Cameras

Sony is offering a $200 discount on Sony NEX-7 cameras. The NEX-7 with 18-55mm OSS lens is now $1,148. The MSRP is $1349.

The NEX-7 body only is now priced at $998. The MSRP is $1199.

$100 off Sony NEX-6 Cameras

Sony is offering a $100 discount on Sony NEX-6 cameras. The NEX-6 with 16-50mm Power Zoom lens is now $898. The MSRP is $999.

The NEX-6 body only is now priced at $748. The MSRP is $849.

$100 off Sony NEX-5R Cameras

Sony is offering a $100 discount on Sony NEX-5R cameras. The NEX-5R with 18-55mm OSS lens is now $648. The MSRP is $749.

The NEX-5R body only is now priced at $548. The MSRP is $649.


The new Sony 20mm f/2.8 Pancake is also available for pre-order at $348.