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Open Box recorded with Nex-f3

Open Box – Recording with the Sony Nex-F3 and Sony ECM-SST1 Compact Stereo Microphone!!

In this open box video I set-up the Sony Nex-F3 and the Sony ECM-SST1 Compact Stereo Microphone in the accessory port on top of the camera. I then swiveled the screen as far up as I could so I could see it from the lens side. T...
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I’m Back!! Sony Nex-F3 – First Impressions and High Res Sample Photos!!

I’m back after a brutal week of On-Call for my real job!! I got hammered and unfortunately had no time to write any articles for the past 5 days or so. Sorry about that I have been using the Sony Nex-F3 extensively and I ...
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A Closer Look at the Goods on the Turntable in HD Video!! Sony Nex-F3, ECM-SST1, OLED Viewfinder, and Yasuhara 5:1 Macro Lens!!

I put all the gear I got so far on the turntable for a 360 preview with informative information on each item. Starting with the Sony Nex-F3, I go over the key features and show you how the screen articulates. I then mount the E...
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Some Sony Gear Arrived, Quick Open Box Video and a Few Rebates!!

I box arrived from BHPhotoVideo.com and in this quick and dirty open box video, I will show you the goods how they arrived to me. I also had my little helper Layla with me, because as you can imagine time is limited after work....
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Sony RX100

New Sony Gear on the Way!! Sony RX100, Nex-F3, Lenses, and More!!

A new shipment of Sony gear is on the way, thanks to BHPhotoVideo.com!! What do I have coming this time you ask?? Well, for starters we have the incredible hyped and equally powerful Sony RX100. The RX100 has the specs and Sony...
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Olympus OM-D E-M5

New Full Frame Sony Specs, Sony Sensor in the Olympus OM-D E-M5?? And A Few Rebates/ Deals!!

New Full Frame Sony Specs Leaked and highly reliable thanks to our buddy Andrea over at SAR!! The official specs for the new full frame Sony camera (a99, slt-a99) have been delayed and rumored for some time now. The 102 cross t...
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Sony A57 - SLT-A57

Canon T4i vs Nikon D5100 vs Sony A57!! Which Camera is the Best Bang for the Buck?? – Updated with Poll!!

In this article I will compare the Canon T4i vs Nikon D5100 vs Sony Alpha A57!! I actually just reviewed the A57 and you can check it out Here: Sony Alpha A57 Review >>. All these cameras are around the same price point a...
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Sony LA-EA2 Adapter VS Regular E-Mount lens in Real World AF Testing

Sony LA-EA2 Phase Detection AF (PDAF) Vs Contrast Detection AF (CDAF) – Focus Tracking!!

I got a chance to do a more thorough “Real world” test comparing the PDAF Phase Detection Auto Focus system of the LA-EA2 Lens Adapter Vs the standard Contrast detection AF system of the Nex-5n. To do this I simple ...
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Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 Lens Mounted to the Sony La-ea2 Lens Adapter

Nex-5n and La-ea2 Lens Adapter w/ A-Mount Lens Vs E-Mount Lenses – Low Light and Low Contrast Testing!! New Nex-7 Book!!

Always curious how the LA-EA2 lens adapter with an A-Mount lens would perform in low light, low contrast situations Vs the standard E-Mount lenses, I put together this really quick test together with results that may surprise y...
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Nex-5n and the Sigma 10-20mm

Sony Rebates, Sigma Rebates, A pretty cool cable finder tool, and the Sigma 10-20mm on the Nex-5n!!

Hey guys and thanks for checking in!! I apologize for the lack of activity on the Lab, but work has been crazy and I just haven’t had any free time to put a decent article together. Here’s whats up: I have some nake...
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Nex-5n and the Sigma E-Mount 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Lens

Sony Nex-5n and the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN lens – Sample Pics and 100% Crops!!

I’ve been using the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN lens for the past few days on the Sony Nex-5n. The lens is extremely light weight at 4.9oz, but is actually slightly heavier than the 30mm version which weighs in at 4.76oz. The ...
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Sony Nex-5n AutoFocus Testing using the LA-EA2 Lens Adapter vs Standard E-Mount Lenses

Sony Nex-5n AF Testing with LA-EA2 and A-Mount lens vs Native E-Mount Lenses

I did a quick test today with the Sony Nex-5n, LA-EA2 lens adapter, and the Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 Lens.  I then compared the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN lens and the Sony 50mm f/1.8 OSS lens to see how each of these lenses performed i...
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Nex-5n and the Sigma E-Mount 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Lens

Sony Nex-5n and the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Lens – Sample Pics and 100% Crops!!

I took a bunch of sample photos with the Sigma E-Mount 30mm f/2.8 EX DN lens and the Sony Nex-5n and I again tried to get a decent variety of images for your viewing pleasure. This time I found an old abandoned Chemical factory...
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Sony Nex-5n and the Sony 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens

Sony Nex-5n and the Sony 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens – Sample pics and 100% Crops!!

I took a bunch of sample pics around the house yesterday with the Sony Nex-5n and Sony 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens. I tried to get a decent variety of photos that show off the incredible depth of field, sharpness, and bokeh. This lens ...
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Sony Nex-5n, La-ea2 Adapter, DT 35mm f/1.8 Lens, 50mm f/1.8 OSS

The Month of June Product Photography – Sony Nex-5n, LA-EA2, Sony 35mm DT Lens, Sony 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens, and the Sigma 19mm and 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Lenses

I went down to the lab the day before yesterday to take all of the product photography for the month of June. The gear for this month consists of the Sony Nex-5n for a camera body, and the LA-EA2 Lens adapter. I also got the ve...
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Intro Movie to the New Gear

The New Sony Gear is Here!! Quick Intro HD Video showing off the Gear and More!!

The New Sony Gear is here and I filmed a little intro video to show it off a bit. I also un-boxed the LA-EA2 lens adapter as a reader requested it. I have a lot of stuff to review here!! Here’s what showed up Yesterday; T...
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