Next month will see the release of the new NEX-5T interchangeable lens compact camera, a pocketable model that features NFC for easier Wi-Fi connections and includes Smart Remote Control for shooting from smart-phones.
The new NEX-5T. (Source Sony.)
The NEX-5T’s large Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor delivers a resolution of 16.1 effective megapixels for still pictures and supports Full HD video recording. Slipping snugly into a pocket or bag, its ultra-compact body weighs only 218 grams or 276 grams with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo card. Fast Hybrid AF combines phase-detection autofocus to track fast-moving subjects with contrast-detection AF for focusing precision and the LCD monitor can be flipped up to 180 degrees for easy self-portraits. A dedicated control dial and assignable Fn button provide the flexibility photographers need for changing camera settings. As the first interchangeable lens E-mount camera from Sony with Near Field Communication, it offers one-touch wireless connection with Android smart-phones and tablets for easy sharing and even remote control of the camera.
Users can add more functions with growing range of downloadable PlayMemories Camera Apps. A brand-new Lens Compensation app lets expert users save and apply subtle image corrections for different lenses. Adjustable correction can be applied to compensate for peripheral shading, chromatic aberration and barrel/pincushion distortion. The latest update of Direct Upload Version 2.0 streamlines photo transfers to social networking services wherever there’s a Wi-Fi hotspot handy. Installing the Flickr Add-on now allows direct image uploads to Flickr.
The new NEX-5T interchangeable lens compact camera will be available in Australia from September 2013 onwards for a suggested retail price of $899 (single lens) or $1,149 (twin lens). For more information, visit www.sony.com.au.
NEX-5T Key specifications
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Interchangeable lens digital camera |
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Lens compatibility |
Sony E-mount lenses |
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Image Sensor |
APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6mm), “Exmor” APS HD CMOS sensor with approx. 16.1 effective megapixels |
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Recording format |
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) |
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Image quality modes |
RAW/RAW+JPEG/JPEG Fine/JPEG Standard |
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Picture Effect |
11 types (15 variations): Posterisation (Colour, B/W), Pop Colour, Retro Photo, Partial Colour (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature |
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Recording format |
AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant |
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MP4/ AVC/H.264 |
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Audio recording format |
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch |
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Movie resolution |
1920 x 1080 (50p, 28M, PS), Approx.28Mbps (Max bit-rate); 1920 x 1080 (50i, 24M, FX), Approx. 24Mbps;1920 x 1080 (50i, 17M, FH), Approx. 17Mbps;1920 x 1080 (25p, 24M, FX), Approx. 24Mbps;1920 x 1080(25p, 17M, FH), Approx. 17Mbps |
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Storage Media |
Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo/Memory Stick XC-HG Duo/SD memory card/SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card |
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Focusing System Type |
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) with 99 points (phase-detection AF)/25 points (contrast-detection AF) and Tracking focus |
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ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) |
Still images: ISO100 to 25600, AUTO (ISO100 to 3200), Movies:ISO100 to 6400 equivalent, AUTO(ISO100 to 3200 equivalent) |
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Monitor |
7.5cm (3.0-type) wide type pressure-sensitive TFT touch panel with 921,600 dots; adjustable Up by approx. 180 degrees, Down by approx. 50 degrees |
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Other features |
Auto Portrait Framing and Self-Portrait; Face Detection and Smile Shutter; Superior AUTO; Sweep Panorama (2D); Auto HDR; DRO; Hand-held Twilight; Creative Styles; Photo Creativity; Wi-Fi; USB Charge; PlayMemories Camera Apps (in qualifying countries); NFC |
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Digital Zoom |
Smart Zoom (stills) – M: approx. 1.4x, S: approx 2x; Digital zoom (stills and movies) – Approx. 4x |
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Stabilisation |
Lens based |
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Drive modes |
Continuous mode: max. 3 fps; Speed Priority Continuous shooting: max. 10 fps |
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Battery capacity |
Approx. 330 images (CIPA standard) |
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Dimensions(WxHxD) |
Approx. 110.8 x 58.8 x 38.9 mm |
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