Sony NEX-3N: The CHEAPEST Sony Camera

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I found the Sony NEX-3N on eBay for $69... which is literally the cheapest Sony camera I could find online in June 2023. This camera actually had some surprising results for both photo and video shooters. I was pleasantly surprised at what 10+ year old camera tech can get you for under $100.
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0:00 - Sony NEX-3N
0:31 - Flip-Up Screen
1:11 - Zoom Control
1:51 - SD Card Slot Placement
2:32 - Body Design
3:02 - Pairing with the A5100
4:19 - Sensor Performance
6:09 - Small size
7:25 - Noise Performance
8:36 - No 60FPS
9:25 - Autofocus
10:07 - Menu
10:25 - Why I love the NEX system
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@patrickmcfadden1689 9 ай бұрын

Great video. I picked up a used NEX3N several years ago for a good price. Still like using it even though I also have 2 A5100 and 2 A6000 all using the same lenses and same vintage lens adapters. The flip screen seals the deal.

@chancekristianclips 11 ай бұрын

I literally just bought one and saw this video recommended lol

@kraigpruett 11 ай бұрын

That is wild haha. I hope you enjoy it!!

@noahdunn4788 8 ай бұрын

NEX-5 I would love to start my videography and photography journey. Thank you bro.

@jsac3939 7 ай бұрын

The cheapest Sony NEX-3N I found was $236…

@kagyuke4510 6 ай бұрын

Get it used

@SonyEnthusiast 6 ай бұрын

Clickbait title. Didn't watch it

@oneluvvv375 6 ай бұрын

I found one for $140 used.

@sharanjeevsingh7551 6 ай бұрын

700 now

@WhoTheFvckIsLaVibe 5 ай бұрын

Still cheap

@photohoot 2 ай бұрын

Ive had mine since it came out. because of the lightness, I have Vikings disease, stage 4 in both hands and this camera has kept me shooting. It's capable of greatness if you learn how to use it. Love it 💛

@raulurena8848 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video.. the rubber grip for us "Small" handed people make this the "Goat"!!! for street photography. I carry this with me in a hoody/jacket with no worries. Worked great a few times just walking in around in Tokyo. Randomly snapped some good compositions. Quick autofocus with Kit lens/ Signa 18-50mm or even with the TT-Artisan 27mm F2.8, i was able to snap some great images throughout the city without even thinking too much.

@sharpenednoodles 5 ай бұрын

It’s kinda fun seeing a resurgence in NEX camera content. I got a NEX 6 more than 10 years ago, and I still use the thing daily. Absolute beast of a camera, although I’m keen to finally upgrade to something with Sonys crazy eye AF system

@David_Quinn_Photography 4 ай бұрын

would an NEX be a good entry point for Sony E mount on the cheap? I use a Canon EF mount and want to test the waters for Sony E mount.

@sharpenednoodles 4 ай бұрын

@@David_Quinn_Photography yes and no. You get a good feel for the form factor, but the modern bodies have converged towards an overall larger body. You'll be able to use most, if not all the common emount lenses (you may have issues with newer lenses due to lack of firmware updates). The biggest issue with the NEX cameras is that the auto focusing system they had was pretty bad. It's not unusable or anything, but when they released, they weren't even up to the standard of the DSLRs at the time - it was their biggest flaw. They will still take excellent photos, but you will miss plenty of shots as soon as things start to move if you rely on auto focus. Low light performance will also not be up to scratch with the newer bodies - not bad, but you will get grainier images if you're comparing ISO directly

@redcolour1197 3 ай бұрын

Bro what about software updates? Still on V. 1.0 on both firmware and mount. Sed.

@hoshinonaohiko 3 ай бұрын

@sharpenednoodles doesnt the NEX-5T have almost the same specs (except the sensor of course) as the A6000? O remember their ISO range being about the same, and the NEX-5T having the same amount of focus points and also the eye AF that the A6000 has

@sharpenednoodles 2 ай бұрын

@@hoshinonaohiko the a6000 is closer to the NEX6 than the 5T, but they should be pretty similar yeah. The a6000 is a side graded NEX6. Better sensor, but worse EVF and build quality than the NEX

@gabrielcarrijo1846 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this review! So hard to find content about this camera. I wanted to purchase it to use with a ttartisan 25mm f/2, but I can't find nothing about the manual focusing experience with this camera. Can you magnify the preview to focus with chipless lenses?

@StevensCameraCorner 11 ай бұрын

Interesting video! I’m trying to learn how to edit my videos better, and I really like your style of editing. Also, this gives me such bad gear acquisition syndrome lol. Makes me wanna buy one of these impulsively 😂 Keep up the great work, really enjoy your channel😊 PS - saw the capital in the background in one of the video shots!

@kraigpruett 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Steven! Editing is fun. Definitely took me a long time to develop my style haha. I’ll see if I can do some videos about editing on this channel. Hey $69 ain’t a bad deal… so you never know! You might need it 😂 Yep! Salem Capitol!!

@Baronic 7 ай бұрын

I love this camera. I use it with a 7artisan pancake 18mm f6.3 ii for a cheap zone focusing camera. Also with direct flash and processed with daylight white balance u get some serious pns film vibe

@redcolour1197 3 ай бұрын

What about Sony 50mm f1.8 OSS?

@donwallace7354 8 ай бұрын

Went on a bit of an online spending spree and picked up the 3N and the 5T around the same time. Both have the flip-over screen, but the 5T also tips down, and it slides so you can see the entire screen from the front (where the 3N screen is slightly cut off). Even though the 5T has more to hold on to, I prefer the ergonomics of the 3N, as it's more compact, and that power zoom lever is very convenient. It's also got built in flash, which the 5T doesn't. I got my 3N for about $90 with the 16-50 kit lens. Just one problem. It doesn't work for photos. Something in the shutter mechanism locks the camera up, and I have to power down and up to move on; the photo is generally overexposed. Video works fine.

@kraigpruett 8 ай бұрын

Don I had that exact same problem with my NEX-7. Stuck shutter if some sort. I hear it’s a problem on a lot of the NEX cameras that have had a long shutter life. At least it works for video!

@isaiahcruz8484 2 ай бұрын

@@kraigpruettdid you ever find a solution?

@kristoferjuztin2406 8 ай бұрын

Im an ex full time pro photographer and used to shoot on film and then digital. (Im 51). Thinking of using film makes me cringe to this day. I think the only people who feel nostalgic about film are those who didnt have to suffer through its limitations. Even the early digital slr cameras were hugely expensive and produced photos a million times worse than this nex 3n. My first digital slr was a nikon d100 that i referred to as an expensive paperweight 😅.

@sharifsalem 4 ай бұрын

Bought one of mine at $85 with the kit powerzoom lens and the other for $150 with an IR conversion done to it. These cameras take amazing pictures.

@kraigpruett 4 ай бұрын

So dope!!

@heyitsfirrrrr 5 ай бұрын

How do u transfer all the pics & vids to laptop? Using the usb cable or card reader?

@jdcatabas2260 10 ай бұрын

I can see someone using the camera upside-down for a "flip-down" screen 😄.

@protagonistprodex7703 2 ай бұрын

By far my favourite little camera, I don't use it that much but I don't want to sell it because it is perfect for its size, with the kit pancake lens you cant find anything better at this size and price.

@raul7777777777 20 күн бұрын

What about to get some good spots videos in the beach like wakeboard, surf

@yannickpolitowski6074 8 ай бұрын

Would it suit for starting producing KZfaq/Twitch-content with the right lens and if not, which camera do you recommend?

@dineosaane 2 ай бұрын

I think i love this camera i will definitely buy it bit the rand right now 😢 i just saw it around R13 000 on ebay

@leemingnan4099 6 ай бұрын

Hi Kraig, I would like to ask if the nex3n would be great for low light photography because you certainly mention that it is great for daylight photography but what about low light?

@kraigpruett 6 ай бұрын

Not the greatest at low light. It is a super cheap entry level mirrorless camera for the mid 2010's, so that is to be expected.

@ChrisMstnpnts 11 ай бұрын

And also the smallest one of the bunch if I remember correctly. That 16 mp sensor still produces pretty usable images. Sold mine last year only because I found a NEX6 for €100

@kraigpruett 11 ай бұрын

I think it is the smallest in the bunch! Very solid images. But yeah $100 for the NEX 6 is a steal haha

@FabricOfExistence 5 ай бұрын

@@kraigpruett is the 3N actually smaller than the C3? Could you do a side by side of both the C3 and 3N ? Supposedly the C3 is smaller and lighter than the 3N, which makes it difficult to choose, if size and weight are important to you.

@redcolour1197 3 ай бұрын

Can you please try with the SONY 50mm f1.8 OSS.

@0Linerider0forever0 Ай бұрын

What have you done to the footage from it? It's so soft.

@swayze9695 5 ай бұрын

Hey mine won’t turn on, i have the battery in, but what do you think the problem is ? Also its very old and hasn’t been used in years. Please helpp

@janaelynette2775 5 ай бұрын

I have the Sony nex-3n now and I love it ! My only problem is I don’t know how to import my videos to my phone using the sd card reader, when plugged in only my pictures import, no videos

@kraigpruett 5 ай бұрын

I would try to import them to a computer! That is how I do mine! I haven't tried a direct import to a phone.

@alanworth7400 5 ай бұрын

Hi i have a sony nex-3n too and it was my first camera, however its screen is busted and i really wanna save it and im struggling to find a replacement for it and i dont really want a monitor. Is there any website that still offer replacement screens for btw i live in india so maybe thats why its hard to find😢

@dadversified 11 ай бұрын

Always wonder if this will work with the newer Sony 11mm f1.8.

@kraigpruett 11 ай бұрын

I think it will!!

@redcolour1197 3 ай бұрын

Bro what about software updates? Still on V. 1.0 on both firmware and mount. Sed.

@Noxonomus 7 ай бұрын

Did you update the firmware on the nex 5? You couldn't do it at launch but later versions allowed customizing buttons so you could have fast access to iso.

@kraigpruett 7 ай бұрын

Not yet. I want to but need a PC do it. Im on Mac systems and all of the drivers are unsupported to run the install

@sardanapalos 5 ай бұрын

@@kraigpruett yes a win for Pc users ....hahaha most things are on mac most of the times and gets me pissed :)

@theonly_404 3 ай бұрын

I have seen Ebay listings from international sellers that say "International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges." How does that work since I have not purchased from sellers abroad on ebay? I am located in the USA. Thank you!

@001channel 6 ай бұрын

Wooooow 👏

@andrewpreston4127 9 ай бұрын

Just looking there at the A5100, compared to the 3N.., at a guess the A5100 might be better handling than the 3N, due to the difference in the sizes of the grip.

@kraigpruett 9 ай бұрын

Just dropped my review of the A5100 this morning! Check it out!

@beingkalise 11 ай бұрын

I currently use this camera for my vlogs but I am struggling to find additional lenses for it because it’s such an older camera. Do you have any suggestions?

@beingkalise 11 ай бұрын

Also, do you have any setting recommendations for vlogs using this camera?

@yanaiweiss4101 9 ай бұрын

Older? You haven’t seen old…

@KwekuWilliams-Mclaren 9 ай бұрын

Every e-mount apsc lens would work with it, including third party lenses

@KwekuWilliams-Mclaren 9 ай бұрын

Full frame lenses too would work. Every e mount Sony lens or third party lens would work with it. There are over 200 lenses available

@janaelynette2775 5 ай бұрын

Hey girl do you have the sony nex-3n ? I’m trying to get my videos from it to my phone or anything using the sd card reader, but my videos don’t show up, just my pictures

@theuktoday4233 8 ай бұрын

A tip. I don't know what you said on your video because I had to quickly turn the sound down because your intro music is so loud. If I then cant hear the presenter clearly I dont watch the video as there is a very strong chance they will add music again. I can turn my TV on even late at night and set the volume and rarely have to alter it. We don't all watch videos during the day when fluctuating sounds levels aren't as dramatic. Its not just you its most you tubers who are not pro video makers and seems to be a really annoying trend! Incidentally I use old Sony mirrorless cameras every day, they are really good cameras.

@riyanthonididi 8 ай бұрын

What the lens do u use on the preview test part?

@kraigpruett 7 ай бұрын

The Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens

@cuteatif19 7 ай бұрын

I am gonna get 5100. thanks for the recommendation.

@EmperorGilps Ай бұрын

That price doesn't exist anywhere now.

@xenzo_edits 10 ай бұрын

U better drop the link bro😢

@avocadoarms358 Ай бұрын

Nobody else will Pick one of these up for that price, cheapest I can find second hand is someone trying to shill it for $560 AUD…

@kraigpruett Ай бұрын

Many have for under $100. Many more will.

@pietroscarpa2384 8 ай бұрын

I still have one.

@MusKhan19 8 ай бұрын

what lens did you use for this Sony NEX-3N

@kraigpruett 7 ай бұрын

The Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens

@amn3319 8 ай бұрын

How much?

@lance_medul 11 ай бұрын

I bet that south korean seller is lightnspace 😅. They are my Sony Nex fix for ebay

@kraigpruett 11 ай бұрын

Yes it is!!! Haha!!

@sour_fruit 9 ай бұрын

Which lens you are using?

@alvimarshaal860 8 ай бұрын

@DampZombieNugget 7 ай бұрын

Is is better than iphone 13?

@lavishhshay4212 6 ай бұрын

Do you have to use a lense? Or can it take good pictures without ?

@kraigpruett 6 ай бұрын

You need a lens, it is a standard mirrorless camera.

@sharifsalem 4 ай бұрын

It’s an interchangeable lens camera. No lens no photo.

@redcolour1197 3 ай бұрын

Without the lens you can take portrait of Austronaut in Space Station. Sharp and crisp.

@barakatak4916 5 ай бұрын

Is it support raw mode on photograph?

@kraigpruett 5 ай бұрын

Yes it does!

@sienasaba Ай бұрын

now this camera costs $250-400 AHHHHHHHH

@user-jn6ql7xj4q 11 ай бұрын

Hi bro I'm from India. can i use it for church shootings.iam Beginner i dont know how to choose a camera for videography as well as photography.if it can do it give an link to buy it

@kraigpruett 11 ай бұрын

I would look into something else if your church has dim lighting. This won't perform great in low light situations!

@user-jn6ql7xj4q 11 ай бұрын

@@kraigpruett nope has proper lighting but looking for a camera in my budget like 100 to 150 $ its should be like help for learning and also to shoot quality video too is is perfect for me

@american.psycho 9 ай бұрын

Hey bro i am also from india and i have budget range from 10k to 30k rs or 150$ to 400$ can you suggest me a good camera and lens in that budget range or i should buy any nex model or Canon????

@melda7506 9 ай бұрын

How can I get the pictures from there to my phone

@MrAndreCoutinho 9 ай бұрын

You’ll need a card reader

@isaiahcruz8484 2 ай бұрын

just picked one of these up but got scammed. I was told it was working but when I tried to take a photo, I got an error saying “Camera error, turn off and turn back on” or something like that, I looked it up and the Coiled spring that activates the shutter is lose and can’t shut the curtain quick enough. Need to take it in for repair.

@8BitPasta 2 ай бұрын

Good Luck with that, I hope you get it sorted 👊

@isaiahcruz8484 2 ай бұрын

@@8BitPasta just got it back from the local camera repair shop a few weeks ago! New shutter + labor for $150 and with the cost of the camera itself ($70) I’m not disappointed at all! It works great!!

@8BitPasta 2 ай бұрын

@@isaiahcruz8484 awesome dude, enjoy!

@Lucas999c 2 ай бұрын

You scammed yourself by not testing it before paying

@isaiahcruz8484 2 ай бұрын

@@Lucas999c okay lucas😂

@pauledwards5573 6 ай бұрын

Have any of these got APS- C sensor?

@kraigpruett 6 ай бұрын

All of the NEX series cameras have an APS-C sized sensor!

@moiseschinchilla9040 8 ай бұрын

Are you taking the photos with the kit lens???

@kraigpruett 7 ай бұрын

In this video, yes I was.

@liceafilms 9 ай бұрын

Okay. Okay. Okay. You say okay a lot lol

@RinaldoJonathan 8 ай бұрын

That's okay for me.

@FinishFlexerofficial 4 ай бұрын

it's good for photos

@kraigpruett 4 ай бұрын

Did you watch the video? 😂

@FinishFlexerofficial 4 ай бұрын

@@kraigpruettyeah it's good but not that good to film with it 😅 try cason action camera,s like cason cn 50

@burgurs6000 6 ай бұрын

why i cant buy it no more 🙁

@hakimbalance 4 ай бұрын

please compare 3n and f3

@kraigpruett 4 ай бұрын

I’ll see if I can work that into my content schedule!

@hakimbalance 4 ай бұрын

thank youu @@kraigpruett

@Marinatina2 7 ай бұрын

Hey, just wanted to say this video was terrible, but I wanted to learn more about this camera. So thanks at least for informing me it exists so I can look up videos that don't waste so much time.

@kraigpruett 7 ай бұрын

Have a blessed day, and I hope you find a better video than this one about any Sony NEX camera.

@mallucanuck 4 ай бұрын

I had one until 7 years ago. Sold it for $300.

@kraigpruett 4 ай бұрын

Love it

@gakeeeen 7 ай бұрын

Hey, I found this camera for around 30-50$ used. Do you think this camera compares to modern smartphones, like iPhones or Google pixels or whatever in current times?

@-MrEVIL- 6 ай бұрын

Video, no Photo- yes/no

@hoanglong-nv6wv 5 ай бұрын

I bought nex f3 for 50$ , twice

@Ranveer_Singh_Kahani 4 ай бұрын

Nice i get with 68 usd😁😁😁😁

@Mayank_Maximum 18 күн бұрын

i want one but all are above 100gbp,i gotta earn money somehow

@matttheking1655 11 ай бұрын

Is it an apsc sensor?

@kraigpruett 11 ай бұрын

Yes it is!

@PapiWilson_ 5 ай бұрын

Cheap camera, but a 600 dollar lens. What if I wanted a cheap setup 🤣

@kraigpruett 5 ай бұрын

Watch my 2024 Sony lens guide

@RelaxingSoundsMuc 2 ай бұрын

Tbh i googled that camera and could not find it any cheaper then 150 ... Yea still cheaper then the iphone but double your price

@BuzzzdLightyear 5 ай бұрын

How the hell are you getting these deals? The cheapest NEX-3N that isn't beat to hell is like $180. Even without lenses, they're like $150, then you gotta spend another $100 just to get a lens for it lol

@ramblr5900 11 ай бұрын

How does it compare agaist a6000

@kraigpruett 11 ай бұрын

Great question. Image quality for photos is very similar. a6000 takes better video, and has way better autofocus overall. But again... it is hard to find an a6000 for under $350... they range form $300-500. This camera is $69 lol. So if you primarily do photo work, this camera will produce similar results as the a6000

@ramblr5900 11 ай бұрын

@@kraigpruett great video and idea. how does NEX-3n compare agaist iphone? I have spare kit lens 18-55 and may be one off ebay and gift it as intro to Photography …

@video2000ification 11 ай бұрын

As someone who has both, the a6000 has much MUCH better AF, dynamic range and photo/color quality. The 3N is decent, battery life is much better and is my backup cam. However, MF/focus peaking is a pain due the 3N's low resolution screen so I only use E mount lenses for that cam

@PlasticMogaBand 4 ай бұрын

Ok?

@scabento13 9 ай бұрын

The camera is Sony NEX-3N. You're welcome.

@RealKacho 8 ай бұрын

Watched the review video That camera isn't good it's blurry washed out and out of focus the majority of the time 😂 Definitely a 69$ camera

@kraigpruett 7 ай бұрын

You should probably watch again

@yournemesis192 8 ай бұрын

This Sony camera is $100 used. Idk where he got that $69 from but they don’t even sell them new anymore and it was $1,000 back in 2013 I have a canon dslr and my iPhone 14 pro max I use the iPhone for almost everything because it’s always in my pocket. The camera is just too heavy and bulky

@kraigpruett 7 ай бұрын

This camera was nowhere near $1K when it was released, goodness lol. They are used anywhere from $60-180 usually. That is dirt cheap. If you can't afford that, I can't help you. Check your facts fam.