Sony has announced the launch of a new mirrorless camera NEX-5R.
The
camera comes with a APS-C type (23.5 x15.6 mm) Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
with 16.1 effective megapixels teamed with the BIONZ image processor
and an ISO range of ISO 100-25600 for still images.
The Sony
NEX-5R comes with a touchscreen that flips through 180 degrees for easy
arm's length self-portraits. Other features include full-HD video
recording.
At launch, Fast Hybrid AF will support these lenses: E
18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS; E 55-210mm F4-6.3 OSS; E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS; E
24mm F1.8ZA Sonnar T*. Firmware upgrades will expand the range of
lenses offering Fast Hybrid AF support.
An interesting feature of
the camera is the ability to download new features with PlayMemories
Camera Apps. While details aren't clear, it seems Sony is offering the
ability to download apps straight onto this Wi-Fi enabled camera. The
word 'Android' did not feature anywhere in Sony's press release.
Wi-Fi
also brings other features like ability to transfer photos and videos
wirelessly to any smartphone or tablet that's running the free
PlayMemories Mobile app. Alternatively, you can transfer the photos
directly to a networked PC, simplifying image back-ups without having to
fiddle with memory cards or connecting cables.
Photos stored on
the NEX-5R can also be enjoyed directly on any DLNA-compatible TV, with
no HDMI cable needed. Share via your wireless access point, or bypass
your router and send pictures straight from the camera to TVs supporting
Wi-Fi Direct.
The camera will release in mid-October for $750 with the standard 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens or $650 for just the body.
Key features
- DSLR-quality images and Full HD video from newly-developed, large 16.1 effective megapixel APS-C image sensor
- New Fast Hybrid AF for optimal fast and precise autofocus in any situation; DSLR-like AF tracking for shooting at up to 10 fps
- Download new features with PlayMemories Camera Apps TM , the world's first application download service*
- Easy image sharing through Wi-Fi
- 180° tiltable LCD screen for self-portraits with ultra- compact body
- Intuitive touch screen including Touch Shutter function plus intuitive operation with control dial and Fn (function) button
Source: NDTV
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