- The quality of a DSLR in about half the size, weight with 3 Inch LCD display.
- World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera.
- Same APS-C sensor size, same resolution as Alpha DSLRs.
- 14.2 MP; up to 7 fps shooting; ISO 12800 sensitivity.
- Sweep Panorama captures incredible landscapes.
- The quality of a DSLR in about half the size, weight.
Product Description
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The performance of a DSLR without the size and weight.
The NEX-3 stands apart as the world's smallest interchangeable
lens camera.3 Experience gorgeous HD movies,1 astounding
low-light pictures, continuous shooting up to 7 fps, incredible
panorama s, and Live View on a tilting 3" LCD4.
From the Manufacturer
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Sony has engineered an impressively small camera that takes
incredibly good photographs. In fact, the a NEX-3 camera has all
quality of a DSLR in about half the size and weight. Pulling off
this minor miracle took some clever innovations in glass, silicon
and software code.
Sony Alpha NEX-3 Overview and Highlights
Bigger Sensor, Better Pictures
In technical terms, the APS-C image sensor is approximately 13
times the size of the typical sensor. In human terms, you'll be
taking photographs, not snaps. The bigger sensor means softer
backgrounds, for more attractive portraits. You'll see better
into the dark after sunset, and all your pictures will benefit
from 14.2-megapixel resolution.
The NEX-5 and NEX-3 are equipped with a powerful new
14.2-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, specially tuned to
deliver uncompromising still-photo and movie image quality. Equal
in surface area and performance to the large, APS-C image sensors
used in Sony's accled a system digital SLR cameras, it offers
exceptionally rich tonal gradation and true-to-life color.
Proprietary Sony processing technologies are also incorporated
directly into the sensor, assuring clean, low-noise signal output
and ultra high-speed data transfer.
World's Smallest and Lightest
The NEX-3 delivers the quality of a DSLR in a camera that's
ready to go wherever you go. In fact, this is the world's
smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera (as of
April 2010). It's roughly half the size and weight of Sony's
smallest, lightest DSLR, the a230.
Equipped with an image sensor that's 13 times the size of the
typical compact camera's sensor, a NEX cameras turn snaps
into photographs. The bigger sensor means images with softer
background that make your subject stand out and stunning
low-light s.
Expect More from a Camera
Sony has always recognized that a digital camera could take
pictures in ways that film cameras never dreamed of. That's why
we've created new capabilities to take your photography further
than ever. These include Sweep Panorama, Auto HDR, Handheld
Twilight and Anti Motion Blur modes.
Thanks to their powerful Exmor CMOS image sensor and BIONZ image
processing engine, both these cameras can offer high-speed
continuous shooting at up to 7 fps (approx.) in Speed Priority
Continuous mode, and at up to 2.3 fps (approx.) in Continuous
Advance mode. In addition, their 10-second self-timer also has a
3- continuous shooting setting.
Hand-held Twilight Mode takes six s at high speed when the
shutter is pressed, and then aligns and merges them into a single
image, significantly reducing the graininess and noise that can
degrade image quality when shooting in extremely low light.
Combined with the outstanding low-noise performance of the Exmor
CMOS image sensor, it lets you take exceptionally clear,
beautiful, nighttime photos without using a tripod or flash.
Like Hand-held Twilight mode, Anti Motion Blur mode uses
exclusive Sony image analysis and alignment technologies to
combine six s into a single image. Ideal for low-light and
telephoto shooting, it makes it easy to get clear images that
capture the mood and atmosphere of the moment.
HD Movie
Capture vivid, lifelike HD movies in the PC-friendly MP4 format.
The NEX-3 gives you a choice of 720/30p high definition or
standard definition 480/30p.
One-touch means there's no need to fumble with menu
settings when you want to shoot a movie-- can be started
or stopped simply by pressing the dedicated MOVIE button.
When you're shooting movies in AF mode with an E- lens, the
camera smoothly adjusts focus and exposure in response to changes
in the scene, and you can use the control wheel to instantly
adjust exposure compensation on the fly. If desired, you can also
preselect white balance and Creative Style settings before movie
begins.
Although many recent video cameras incorporate high-power zoom
lenses, none can match the framing flexibility and creative
freedom of interchangeable lenses. With the NEX-5 and NEX-3, you
get a choice of dedicated E- lenses for wide-angle, standard
zoom, and high-power zoom shooting, optional ultra wide-angle and
fisheye converters, and--via a simple adaptor--the full
range and world-class optics of the a digital SLR lens lineup.
Sophistication Made Simple
Some cameras bristle with knobs, buttons and dials. The NEX-3
replaces them with a simple turn-and-click Control Wheel and a
pair of Soft Keys. These give you easy access to the full power
of digital photography. To make learning even easier, Sony
includes an On-Screen Help Guide and On-Screen Tips.
iAuto mode automatically applies exposure values and Scene
Selection modes that are optimized to suit each scene. What's
more, they combine this full-auto convenience with a Background
Defocus Control function that lets you enjoy one of the biggest
creative advantages of interchangeable lens photography--the
ability to defocus the background to make your main subject stand
out from the scene. Just press and rotate the control wheel to
set the level of background defocusing you want--it's easy and
intuitive because you can confirm the level of defocusing on the
LCD monitor in real-time.
In addition to basic Help Guide information, these cameras are
also equipped with built-in shooting tips. The tips provide
information relevant to the current shooting situation or mode
selection, and are designed with both beginners and more advanced
users in mind. Two types of tip are offered: 1) tips about
particular types of subject and scene, and 2) tips on general
photographic technique. Since the entire library of shooting tips
can also be accessed via the Camera menu and viewed as a single
guidebook, it's like having a complete photography tutorial built
right into your camera.
The main menu features six clearly labeled icons that can be
selected simply by rotating and pressing the control wheel.
Inside, standard scrolling menus provide quick access to settings
for shooting and playback functions, as well as a host of other
user preferences and camera settings. The wide-screen format of
the LCD monitor also contributes to enhanced menu legibility, so
text and icons are always easy to see and select.
The Creativity of Changing Lenses
The beauty of SLR photography is the ability to change lenses to
match your shooting situation. Now Sony brings that beauty to a
compact camera. The NEX-3 gives you a choice of dedicated E-
lenses, plus a choice of 28 A- lenses via an adaptor, sold
separately.