Sony Nex-5tl Mirrorless Digital Camera With 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens

sony nex 5tl mirrorless digital camera with 16 50mm power zoom lens

Sony NEX-5TL Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens

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DSLR-quality in about half the size and weight
16 MP APS-C sensor with fast 10 fps shooting speed
Fast Hybrid phase-detection AF for DSLR-like focus

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Brand : Sony
Category : Electronics,Camera & Photo,Digital Cameras,Mirrorless Cameras
Rating : 4
Review Count : 321

sony nex 5tl mirrorless digital camera with 16 50mm power zoom lens

Sony NEX-5TL Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens

I\'ve been using the Nex-5t for about 5 months now. Previously I used a Sony SLT-A37 DSLR, but with a growing family I found I left that camera at home more often. The Nex-5t is just as capable but small enough I can put it in the pocket of my cargo shorts or a jacket. The image quality is very good, I can print a 20x30\" poster that is quite acceptable. The WiFi and NFC capabilities of this camera are much more useful to me than I anticipated. I can take a photo, and while playing back touch my phone to the camera and it automatically connects and transfers the photo, which is very useful for sending a quick photo to the grandparents and other family. I can also touch my phone to the camera and initiate the remote control app on my phone, which is nice for setting the camera up somewhere and taking a photo without needing to be at the camera to operate it. I do this sometimes to get more candid pictures of my kids, they ham it up a lot when they know I\'m taking pictures, but if they aren\'t aware of it I can get much more natural photos of them. The touch screen is nice for selecting another focus point quickly, the tracking focus is a mixed bag, it works well sometimes and other times it gets confused and locks onto something other than the initial target.When it comes to interchangeable lens cameras it is important to talk about the other half of the equation which is the lens selection. This is where I get frustrated with this particular system. Sony does not offer a lot of affordable lenses. Affordable is a relative term of course, but I prefer to shoot with a fixed focal length prime lens with a large aperture so I can achieve better subject isolation. My options for a \"Normal\" range lens are the Sony 35mm f1.8 at $400, or the Sigma 30mm f2.8 at $180. Sony has a couple wide angle lenses and a 30mm macro (an odd focal length for a macro) that doesn\'t open up much further than the kit lens. Overall the camera is good, the lens selection leaves a bit to be desired.This is a good camera for a family, it has enough capability for an enthusiast, and if you like to use old lenses with adapters it really shines.If size is not your primary concern, you may be better served with a Nex-6 or one of the Sony DSLR\'s for which there are more lenses available and for much more affordable prices.
There is a lot to like about this camera. The size is bonkers; I\'m used to shooting with a Canon 7d and Canon 5d. This is my first experience with a mirrorless camera. The day this camera arrived, I threw it in my camera bag and took it on a four-day, four-state trip. I shot over a thousand images with it in that time period, and I have to say: I\'m thinking of selling off all my Canon gear and going Sony mirrorless all the way. Man, what a great camera.There are a few downsides to this setup, which is the only reason I can\'t give it all five stars. If I knew how to give four and a half, I would, so consider that. My main, and only real problem, is the lack of a viewfinder. I\'m not used to only having the screen to rely on. It\'s a very good screen, and I love that it tilts and all that, but in bright sun, especially when wearing sunglasses, it was nearly impossible to see the screen. (I intend to order a flip-out shade to overcome this in the future.)Another small issue that isn\'t really a big deal to me, but may be to others, is that the rubberized coating on the grip already started to peel away. This could be in part because I had sunscreen on my hands all weekend, and it was very very hot, but it\'s worth noting that after a day this started to peel. I could care less, but again: just putting it out there.There is some vignetting with the kit lens when it\'s fully open, but this is kinda expected. If it bothers you a ton, you can always enter the profile into Camera Raw, and it seems to get rid of it pretty much immediately. Vignetting never really bothered me.So there it is: I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone who wants great quality in a very small (and inconspicuous) package.*Update: I have since purchased that flip-out shade, and while it does help, it\'s also kind of a pain. I still really miss having a viewfinder, but I love the camera more every day. It has actually got me out shooting more often than I have been in years. I\'ve also purchased two prime lenses: the Sigma 30mm 2.8 Art lens and the 60mm Sigma 2.8 Art Lens. Both are incredible and I plan on getting the 19mm version as soon as it\'s available again. I highly recommend this very affordable line of lenses to anyone who buys this camera.