Re: Sony NEX-5

2010-08-02 Thread Anthony Farr
On 2 August 2010 09:09, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Out of curiosity, why did you not choose the Samsung NX10 (assuming you were after an APS-C sensor)? Last time PDML discussed the NX10 we learned that its mount doesn't have enough internal clearance to accommodate a K-mount adapter.

Re: Sony NEX-5

2010-08-02 Thread Anthony Farr
In a senior moment, I said: Last time PDML discussed the NX10 we learned that its mount doesn't have enough internal clearance to accommodate a K-mount adapter. Pretty stupid move from Samsung considering it was a clean-sheet design. Of course it was M mount that won't adapt to the NX10. A

Re: Sony NEX-5

2010-08-01 Thread Joseph McAllister
With the 16mm on it would look about right. 18-55 - mighty large lens ya got there! Keep the 16-55 in your pocket until you are seated! On Jul 30, 2010, at 14:37 , Nick Wright wrote: Just a heads up about your concert idea ... most concerts I'm familiar with define pro camera as anything

Re: Sony NEX-5

2010-08-01 Thread Miserere
Out of curiosity, why did you not choose the Samsung NX10 (assuming you were after an APS-C sensor)? --M. On 30/07/2010, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: I just took delivery of the above yesterday with the 18 - 55mm lens. Haven't had a chance to use it except for putting in the battery (had

Re: Sony NEX-5

2010-08-01 Thread Adam Maas
On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 7:09 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Out of curiosity, why did you not choose the Samsung NX10 (assuming you were after an APS-C sensor)? --M. Having considered both (and quite possibly getting the NEX-5 this fall), the NX10 is a much less attractive camera than

Sony NEX-5

2010-07-30 Thread Tom C
I just took delivery of the above yesterday with the 18 - 55mm lens. Haven't had a chance to use it except for putting in the battery (had a 13% charge), fiddling thru the menus and taking one shot in the airport. Aside from the obvious cool factor, one thing that jumps out at me is how great

Re: Sony NEX-5

2010-07-30 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 30, 2010, at 15:39, Tom C wrote: Aside from the obvious cool factor, one thing that jumps out at me is how great this will be for backpacking. Up to now, I've lugged the *istD, or K20D or K-7, and a 7 - 10 lb camera bag with 3 or 4 lenses + tripod, does become a burden with a 35 - 40

Re: Sony NEX-5

2010-07-30 Thread Jack Davis
Amazon lists four models priced from $600 to $659. Didn't check their site for availability. Sounds like a good move, Tom. Will be looking forward to performance pics. ;) Jack --- On Fri, 7/30/10, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Tom C caka...@gmail.com Subject: Sony NEX-5 To: Pentax

Re: Sony NEX-5

2010-07-30 Thread Nick Wright
for availability. Sounds like a good move, Tom. Will be looking forward to performance pics. ;) Jack --- On Fri, 7/30/10, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Tom C caka...@gmail.com Subject: Sony NEX-5 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, July 30, 2010, 1:39 PM I just took