Sony NEX FA-EX1S Flash Extender with NEX-5H

albnok was at Sony Power of Digital Imaging launch in Malaysia and got a glimpse at an interesting widget. Here is the FA-EX1S flash extender which comes with the NEX-5H kit, NEX-5 + 18-200mm OSS lens.

This widget, FA-EX1S, works with the standard flash and moves it up so that the 18-200mm does not cast a shadow in flash photos.

see more at glaringnotebook.com.

Sony NEX-5 18-200mm OSS and the Zoo

fujihide took his NEX-5 and 18-200mm OSS Zoom Lens to the Ueno Zoo and captured the images below.








Check out the rest at flickr.

Sony NEX Rebotnix Falcon8 UAV

Rebotnix Technologies needed a lightweight, high resolution camera for their Falcon8+ unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) - a perfect job for the Sony NEX-5. Rebotnix provides the complete solution, if you want to build your own UAV check out our post with the mikrokopter oktokopter.

about Rebotnix Technologies:

rebnotnix creates HighEnd components that make a difference in the world. From flying inside our office with the first UAV Asctec Hummingbird we are constantly working towards delivering the best possible flying plattforms for our customers. The rebotnix Falcon8+ is based on Asctec Falcon8.

Founded in 2010 by Gerd Hilgemann and with strong collaboration with Ascending Technologies the Falcon8+ was originally designed to be an easy-to-fly, low-maintenance UAV which evolved into a camera platform and was then refined into the professional videography apparatus it is today. rebotnix flying plattforms are extremely sophisticated, high performance easy-to-fly machines.

Check out the Rebotnix Falcon8+ and the Sony NEX photos and video here.

See rebotnix.com for more information.

Sony NEX RRS Tripod Quick Release Plate

Sony NEX-5 with Leica TRI-ELMAR-M 28-35-50mm f/4.0 ASPH

Volker found a great solution for those using the Sony NEX extensively on tripods. Standard quick release plates are too big and heavy for the NEX but this Really Right Stuff Mini Plate (RRS Part Number: BPnS-S) is a perfect fit and can stay on the body all day.

Thanks V.H.!

View NEX 3D Photos with Sony PS3 PlayMemories

Seb sent us an email with a video to the new Sony PlayMemories application for the Sony PlayStation 3. PlayMemories allows PS3 owners to view Sony NEX 3D Sweep Panorama photos on a 3D television. Check out the end of the video for the multi angle views of 3D photos, similar to the one's you can make with SeteroPhotoMaker.

from Sony EU:

PlayMemories is a new application for PS3™ that lets you organize and view 3D still images captured with the growing range of 3D-compatible cameras by Sony.

Available for free download from PlayStation®Store, PlayMemories offers a whole new experience for PS3™ users to view their collection of 2D and 3D photos. Select a picture and zoom in or out using your DUALSHOCK®3 or SIXAXIS™ wireless controller: it’s easy, intuitive and fun.

There’s a growing choice of 3D-capable digital cameras from Sony. 3D Sweep Panorama captures extra-wide 3D scenes: just press the shutter button and sweep the camera from side to side. Cameras offering 3D Sweep Panorama currently include the NEX-5/NEX-3, Cyber-shot™ WX5 and Cyber-shot™ TX9, plus the new α55 and α33 translucent mirror cameras.

PlayMemories is available as a free download from PlayStation®Store from late September 2010.

Thanks Seb L!

List of Sony SAM SSM Lenses for the LA-EA1 Adapter

Sony NEX-5, LA-EA1 adapter, Zeiss 24mm Distagon

So which of the Sony Alpha Lenses will work with the Sony NEX and the LA-EA1 Lens Adapter when Firmware V3.0 comes out? Sony Alpha Lenses with SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) and SSM (Super Sonic Wave Motor) will be able to autofocus with the Sony NEX LE-EA1, according to the Sony Press release. So here is a list of Alpha Lenses with SAM or SSM:

• Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f/2 ZA SSM (36 mm - equivalent focal length on the NEX)
• CZ Vario-Sonnar® T* 16-35 mm f2.8 Zoom SSM (24 - 52.5 mm)
• CZ Vario-Sonnar® T* 24-70 mm f2.8 Zoom SSM (36 - 105 mm)
• Sony Alpha 30mm f/2.8 Macro Lens SAM (45mm)
• SA 35 mm f/1.8 SAM (52.5 mm)
• SA 50 mm f/1.8 SAM (75 mm)
• SA 85 mm f/2.8 SAM (127.5 mm)
• SA 300 mm f/2.8 G SSM (450 mm)
• SA DT 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens SAM (27 - 82.5 mm)
• SA 28-75 mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens SAM (42 - 112.5 mm)
• SA 55-200 mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lens SAM (82.5 - 300 mm)
• SA 70-200mm f/2.8 G SSM (105 - 300 mm)
• SA 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 G Zoom Lens SSM (105 - 450 mm)
• SA 70-400 mm f/4-5.6 G Zoom Lens SSM (105 - 600 mm)

Check out sonystyle for more info on each lens.

Sony NEX-5 with a Voigtlander 50mm Nokton

SeattleSteve posted some sample photos from his NEX-5 with a Cosina Voigtlander 50mm f/1.1 Nokton. If you want to play in low light and don't have the Leica Noctilux handy, the CV Nokton is the way to go.

You will need a Leica M to Sony NEX (E-mount) adapter to use the CV 50mm Nokton on the Sony NEX.

Sony NEX-5 with a Nokton vs a Leica M8 with a Summicron 50

here are some photos taken by SeattleSteve with the Nokton 50.





Thanks for the photos SeattleSteve!