Sony NEX-5 with Dicapac Waterproof Case

Ant sent us this capture of an AVCHD video made with the Sony NEX-5. The NEX was protected from the salt water with an inexpensive Dicapac WP-H10 waterproof case. Ant was on his honeymoon at the time as well. Congratulations to the Mr. and Mrs. Ant.

Sony NEX-5 18-55mm OSS in Dicapac WP-H10

Sony NEX with Leica Summarit-M 35mm 2.5

WSpekner's Sony NEX-3 with a 35mm Summarit-M

WSpekner tested out the Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 on the Sony NEX-3 using a Kipon Leica-M to NEX E-mount adapter. Check out his review and sample photos at motimotion.at.

NEX Firmware 3 and Lenses Announced at Photokina 2010

Available from mid-October, a firmware update adds fresh functionality to the NEX-5/NEX-3. Autofocus operation is now supported when using A-mount SAM and SSM lenses with the optional LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (upgrade for NEX-VG10 is available from mid-November). There’s also a new custom function that allows assignment to buttons of frequently-used functions, plus a new function to record movies with setup aperture.

The growing range of E-mount system cameras, lenses and accessories is on display at Photokina. The compact, beautifully styled NEX-5/NEX-3 feature an APS-C size sensor, allowing photographers to capture DSLR-quality stills and video with the creative freedom of interchangeable lenses. On show are prototypes of seven new E-mount lenses that will be available during 2011 and 2012.

Thanks Sony EU!

We'll have more later on this.

Sony NEX-VG10 Handycam Unboxing

Let's see what's inside the box of a NEX-VG10 Handycam Interchangeable Lens Camcorder.



thanks hardwareinfovideo!

Sony NEX-5 Seatool Underwater Waterproof Housing

Underwater photo taken with NEX-5 and 18-55mm OSS Zoom + Close-up Lens in a Seatool Underwater Housing

Here is another high end underwater housing for the Sony NEX-5. Similar to the Nauticam housing, the Seatool is carved out of aluminum to ensure it can protect the NEX-5 to depths of 60 meters (196.9 feet) underwater. The Seatool housing has options to use either the 16mm pancake lens or the 18-55 OSS E-mount lenses. It uses fiber optics to trigger external flashes with the included Sony NEX flash.

Seatool Underwater Housing for NEX-5 with 16mm Pancake. Flash diffuser available.

Seatool Underwater Housing for NEX-5 with 18-55 OSS Zoom Lens. Flash diffuser available.

Seatool offers multiple color options.

Size comparison NEX-5 vs Canon 550d/T2i Underwater Housing

More underwater shots from the NEX-5 and 18-55mm Zoom.

Check out Seatool for more information on the NEX-5 underwater housing.

Sony NEX-5 Time Lapse Videos

Here are 3 time lapse videos taken with the Sony NEX-5 using the Switch Science Remote Intervalometer we posted back in July. The results look great.

Thanks OkometubuY and ienaga045 for the great shots and editing!

NEX-5 Nauticam Underwater Housing

with the Nauticam Fisheye Dome

Here are the renderings of the Nauticam underwater housing for the Sony NEX-5, Nauticam part number NA-NEX5. Their housings are usually rated for 75 to 100 meters (246.1 to 328.1 feet) underwater - the rating for the NA-NEX5 is not published as of yet. The price is also unknown.

Key features of the Sony NEX-5 Nauticam Underwater housing:

• Reliable and rapid port release locking system
• Double safety secured housing lock
• Flash on/off control
• Camera tray allows easy removal of battery and memory card
• Super sensitivity shutter release
• Rocker switch for play and movie control
• Removable optical fibre mounting plate for flexible lighting choices
• Strobe mounting thread on housing providing steady mounting choices
• Focus light cold shoe on top of housing is available
• Rail holder is built providing option for monitoring hood and magnifier
• Wide range of lens port choices

Front view of the Nauticam Sony NEX-5 Underwater Housing

Rear view of the Nauticam Sony NEX-5 Underwater Housing

These are just renderings so we'll update the site once the released product hits the market. Check out Nauticam for more information.