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Subject: [Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX
From: john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster)
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 19:52:48 +0000
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When you say "even in light ? or lack of it ? that the M cannot focus in" I 
guess you are not talking about the current M (type 240)?

As for size, I know the size of the current NEX but was saying that size 
would be negated by a bulky Alpha lens much like my M on a 70/180 ;-) What 
would be the business reason for Sony to bring out a new camera range but 
expect people to be using non-Sony lenses? It may be a by-product, like Fuji 
X, but not a primary reason unless Sony really want to burn money.....

john

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> The viewfinder is on the back of the camera.
> 
> You want accurate focusing?  Tap the bottom button once for high
> magnification and twice for ultra high magnification (far greater than the 
> M6
> rangefinder with stacked optical pieces, which I had many years ago), set 
> the
> focus, then compose and take the shot.  I've found it to be very accurate,
> even in light ? or lack of it ? that the M cannot focus in.
> 
> There's also an EVF available for those that don't like the live view; 
> I've tried it
> and prefer the rear live view.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Mitch
> =====
>    Website: http://exploratorius.us/
> 
> On Sep 1, 2013, at 11:06 AM, Bob Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > Where's the viewfinder?
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> > On Sep 1, 2013, at 5:20 AM, Mitch Zeissler <zeissler at mac.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Here ya go -- *this* is what a NEX has to offer over a DSLR? or even
> >> a IIIf, for that matter.  Tiny size and astounding performance.
> >> http://zeissler.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/20120607-1328.jpg
> >>
> >>
> >> Mitch Zeissler
> >> ===
> >>  Website: http://exploratorius.us/
> >>
> >> On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:07 PM, Akhil Lal <alal at poly.edu> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Well the NEXs are very compact and relatively lightweight, which is a 
> >>> big
> plus. If Sony are serious about competing with Nikon and Canon they will
> have to introduce a new lne of lenses.
> >>>
> >>> I'm sure that I'm not the only one on this list who is disenchanted 
> >>> with
> the size and handling of modern top of the line SLRs. I dread taking out my
> D800E/24-70 zoom for casual picture taking; back in Leica R days I did not
> think twice before slinging an R7 over my shoulder.
> >>>
> >>> On Sun, 1 Sep 2013, John McMaster wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Interesting, Sony will have to produce a whole new range of lenses
> unless Alpha ones fit - then what does NEX offer over DSLRs?
> >>>>
> >>>> john
> >>>>
> >>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Looks like a full frame NEX, perhaps 36 Mpixels,is due soon.
> >>>>> Details of a full frame E mount CZ 35/2.8 lens have already been
> >>>>> leaked over at Sonyalpharumors.com.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> If the more extreme rumours are to be believed Sony will make
> >>>>> electronically coupled adapters to take Nikon and Canon lenses.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Anyone thinking of buying a Fuji X series camera might want to
> >>>>> wait a bit to see what Sony releases.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Akhil
> >>>>


Replies: Reply from zeissler at mac.com (Mitch Zeissler) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)
In reply to: Message from wildlightphoto at earthlink.net (Doug Herr) ([Leica] Oh my god, why do I own a body for each of my R lenses?)
Message from alal at poly.edu (Akhil Lal) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)
Message from john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)
Message from alal at poly.edu (Akhil Lal) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)
Message from zeissler at mac.com (Mitch Zeissler) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)
Message from rgacpa at gmail.com (Bob Adler) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)
Message from zeissler at mac.com (Mitch Zeissler) ([Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX)