Want To Be A Photographer? Get This $90 Camera

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This $250 Sony mirrorless camera and lens combo could be the easiest way to get started on your photography journey. The Sony NEX-5 was one of Sony's first mirrorless cameras, but even in 2023, it's provides all of the atributes required to get your photography career started...
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Beginner Friendly Design - @1:45
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@CireXYZ 6 ай бұрын

Worth knowing I grabbed a used NEX-5 on eBay in the United States less than 2 weeks ago for $100 including body, flash, strap, battery, charger, SD card, USB transfer cable, and a cap. Pretty much everything except a lens.

@TomCalton 5 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Nice find! Are you happy with it so far?

@andreic3258 3 ай бұрын

I got a Sony nex 5 with 2 battery's and everything you said and a lens for just 100$

@theothertonydutch 3 ай бұрын

I think he exploded@@TomCalton

@donaldphotovideo 6 ай бұрын

I have a few of these cameras. They are fun and cheap. One thing you can do is remove the ir filter from the sensor and use it as a black and white range finder. You can get some awesome results.

@hansmemling2311 5 ай бұрын

Sounds great. Do you have a link to pics?

@basketcase1235 6 ай бұрын

I have almost the exact same setup, only I went for the a5100. It does everything I need it to do, give adequately nice photos, and is a good "learning" platform for the 50mm. plus it's extremely portable, almost like a pocket camera.

@TomCalton 5 ай бұрын

Awesome - glad you're enjoying it!

@WolfQuantum 2 ай бұрын

When I got rid of my APS-C Sony a6000s and went to DSLR, I kept my a5000 and picked up an a5100 and a few lenses. Both of those cameras can do a lot if you know what you are doing. I had a few of my images shot with the a5000 selected for a photography exhibit. The images were printed at 12X18 at home in 16X20 mats. I even shot some nice fireworks images last year with the a5100. Great cameras.

@mdkooter Ай бұрын

The 5100 is a true gem. It's basically an A6000 'compact' !

@Dartheomus 6 ай бұрын

I got the a6000 body on ebay as "new without the retail box" shortly after release for $350. It had amazing autofocus and offered a lot of value for the dollar. That said, if I wasn't shooting video, i found myself going back to my Canon T2i, because the interface and ergonomics were so much better. Fast forward 10 years and I got a Canon R5, and its been amazing!

@TheKyvin 2 ай бұрын

I still own a NEX-5N bought in 2012. Been using it since then, I love it, and I don't find the need of any other camera!

@anthonyptak8650 6 ай бұрын

I’ve got the original NEX 5 and I love it particularly for adapting lenses

@RJMPictures 6 ай бұрын

Got the Nex-6 for $145 a couple weeks ago. The hot shoe alone makes it a better buy for me

@TomCalton 6 ай бұрын

Nice! How are you finding it?

@rektorpwr2006 2 ай бұрын

Nice, here in Poland used NEX-6 is about $250 :/

@TomasDDL 5 ай бұрын

I have a 5n since its release in 2010 and just one year ago I’ve upgraded to the 7RV, there are two things I miss for the 7RV: the night photo mode which combine several shots into one (in camera) given a nice natural night light effect, and the size

@QuietOC 6 ай бұрын

The 5R and 5T have phase-detect AF. Their menu system is also touch enabled. The original 5 and 3 lack Lens Compensation. The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has stabilization which is very helpful since none of the NEX cameras have in-body stabilization.

@TomCalton 6 ай бұрын

Awesome - thanks for the added info! 👌🏻

@jochenkraus7016 6 ай бұрын

Afaik Nex5r is similar to Nex6. It has phase AF but no comparison to e.g. the A6400.

@YO3A007 2 ай бұрын

you can't get them for 90 bucks anymore. Supply and demand created by this excellent video.

@jmoffitt36 Ай бұрын

Yeah, these small camera prices are getting crazy. I just got a Olympus OM-D M5 mk1 with 11-22mm Wide Angle, 75-300mm, lens hoods, M4/3 adapter, and a lot of 58,72mm filters (Mostly vintage but well kept/decent brands). Oh and the wide angle had a 72mm Nisi True Color ND Vario attached and a Pro Nano CPL in the case ( I was going to get one for Astro). I didn't see those in the listing pictures, so that gave me a Grinch smile for sure.

@mtmccornack 6 ай бұрын

I love my NEX 5n and keep it around even though I've updated it 3x times since its purchase. You can't beat that form factor.

@mtmccornack 6 ай бұрын

Also, I have a 3rd party chineese made wireless trigger for my sony nex 5n. It has qwerks but is functional and has a hot shoe Intergrated in design.

@TomCalton 6 ай бұрын

That's cool to hear! Glad it's still going strong 😀

@FabricOfExistence 2 ай бұрын

Good choice. I tested the entire NEX lineup and the 5N is actually the lightest of them all. Paired with a pancake lens like the 7Artisans 18mm F6.3 it is such an incredibly compact and light package, you'd never guess it's an APS-C system.

@mtmccornack 2 ай бұрын

@@FabricOfExistenceExciting update, I added another camera body to my Sony lineup... right now it goes: NEX5n, A7cii, and FX3 (with 7 or 8 various E and FE lenses) I love the escalation of sizes and various abilities! Also: Sold off the remaining Canon system.

@ikorolevna 2 ай бұрын

I had Nex-5t since 2015 and only a month ago exchanged it for the a6400. While it was a huge step up, I loved that I got to keep all of the lenses (only gave away the kit one) and can even build up to full frame potentially. I did feel emotional about my little nex5t, since it was such a great companion through travels, helped me make great photos of friends and family. And greatly improve my photography! It will always be in my heart ❤

@riopermadi1966 2 ай бұрын

I replaced my nex-5N sensor with infra red sensor. Now I cannot sell it since it is way too fun. 😊

@prem264 2 ай бұрын

Great advice. I still keep my first Sony. It’s a NEX-7. I use it with a few manual lenses and it’s so light and compact! I stayed with the system and now own a Sony 6500 and 6700.

@ChrisParayno 2 ай бұрын

Nex 7 was legendary back in the day. Im glad they have kept with this design.

@justassimple8328 3 ай бұрын

Nex 5n which is a 16.1MP has still in me. Although the rotating dial did not work, the touch screen interface helps me to create a workaround. Additionally, while it's true that is has a weird hot shoe. You can buy a converter to standard size hot shoe albeit no TLL function. This and my coolpix p500 are still my cameras until to this date. And I still love them. They are been undergoing repairs multiple times since I use them as a daily photography

@QuietOC 6 ай бұрын

The port the flash attaches to is technically a hot shoe. Sony also has nice OLED tilting viewfinders that attach there. I have one. There is also an optical viewfinder for the 16mm pancake kit prime.

@GilbertTV 3 ай бұрын

I never had one of these but I had an Sony a6000 & for me that was the game changer , & I do remember going to a studio model shoot event & when I pulled my a6000 out I heard behind me all these old men holding their Canon DSLR's & huge zoom lenses, laughing & sniggering at my toy camera as that's what they were calling it . I took my shots of the model very quickly due to the face recognition , while they all took forever doing the focus & recompose method in there dated DSLR's . I shared my images to the Meet up page of the studio later that night & watched over the week to see the other pictures appear from all the pro DSLR photographers & my images were by far the best of any of them .. about 5 years later the a7iii came out & I saw most of those same photographers that laughed at my toy camera all ditch their dated Canon DSLR's & switch to Sony Mirrorless .. it still makes me giggle to this day that story of when I first shot with a Mirrorless camera .

@iguanaman08 6 ай бұрын

My first ever interchangeable camera was the NEX-5 back in 2010. It is a great camera and the photos blew me away. All my friends at the time were using mobile phones to take photos and the difference was night & day.

@shaananwalsh7513 6 ай бұрын

The more I watch this guy the more I like him.

@smobilel3266 6 ай бұрын

I have it from 2012. And it is still my only camera. I am no professional but my skills have grown and the photographs I have taken on this are really good. I only wish a wider view that's all. I have kept searching for new full frame body to full frame lenses, wider angle ones, in some mental plan of mine arguing that the lens would make sense later when I buy a full frame body, etc, etc. But I am still with it, thanks to the prices of non nex interchangeables and lenses and the outputs I see from fellow amateur photographers like myself with their big bazookas (so I believe it is still the skill) and then I am back to where I currently am. And I am not regretting it in any way. My camera in my travels do not demand a "space" for itself. I even carry it to my morning walks or non planned walks or literally anywhere because its size makes it a part of me and no one notices. It's bag is like a small pouch people carry all the time. Even the resolution is enough, I am never going to be printing anything for a billboard. This cam gives me RAW as well so I can always touch photos if I wanted but then I almost never do it. I like what the eyes of the camera sees.

@herbert1804 3 ай бұрын

I have an NEX5N buried in a drawer somewhere. You’ve inspired me to dig it out! Nice review.

@danmiddle2 5 ай бұрын

I purchased an NEX 5 at launch. I was shooting with Nikon DSLR's at the time. I actually ran both the Sony and Nikon systems in parallel for a long while until I purchased the A7iii. The A7iii was the turning point for me. Only in part because of the A7iii itself (it was a big leap forward from the A7ii), but that seemed to be the point where the range of lenses become somewhat more comprehensive for the e Mount.

@robertwoods1380 Ай бұрын

👍👍

@gabithemagyar 2 ай бұрын

I bought an NEX 5 when it first came out to use as a travel camera. It was my first "serious" camera. Came with an 18-55 kit lens to which I added an 18--200mm and a 16mm prime as well as a larger flash and microphone which fit in the hot shoe. . These were actually all the lenses available for it at the time. I have been a Sony APS-C user ever since and have amassed several a6xxxx cameras and a variety of prime and zoom lenses for various purposes. The NEX 5 was a great beginner camera for me. Small enough to use as a point and shoot and yet with lots of settings and hints that you could experiment with to get out of auto mode and successfully take pictures in more challenging circumstances (lower light, fast motion etc,). Looking at pictures I took at the time, it really did make some fine images. Perhaps not to today's standards but not that far off either unless you do severe pixel peeping !

@SumitJaswal 2 ай бұрын

I started my photography with this camera, although I rearly shot these days, but NEX-5 is still in my bag, its a very good camera for beginners, it was a backup camera for me, along side my Nikon.

@relaxingappalachia503 6 ай бұрын

It's amazing the features it has when compared to a pro dslr of the same time. I have a d300 and while it may have weather sealing and stuff, I'd still gladly use an nex over it

@4stringz. 2 күн бұрын

great video! I have the Nex F3 and it’s still my favorite. it’s a great series and agree this F5 is a perfect beginner camera

@letsgowalk 3 ай бұрын

I had one when it first came out, and used the heck out of it. However, over the years, even at its small size, it got kind of unwieldy, so I switched to an RX-100, and then to a Pixel 6a, so the Nex-5 was buried deep in the vault collecting dust. Now with the recent revival, I have dusted it off, and having a blast using it once again!

@bluiebird 2 ай бұрын

I have had the NEX5 since 2012 and still use it since. I bought some new lenses to cope with it though. It is truly great and still perfect for what I use these days, so I have no reasons to upgrade nor change it.

@michaelbell75 6 ай бұрын

I recently picked up a 5R as a backup on a shoot I had for a modeling agency because it was last minute and cheap. The owner of the agency used it a bit for BTS shots that came out nice and I had to use it for the last look as the batteries on my main camera finally died. Actually got our favorite shot from the whole shoot with it and the Sigma 30 1.4 I sold it about a week later. I wouldn't say it's all you need by any stretch, especially if you shoot sports, wildlife, landscapes than no. For portraits, street or something not too demanding, its a fun little camera with useable image quality if you want something cheap or a backup.

@mike_33gt 6 ай бұрын

better than iphone?

@mikecrafters341 6 ай бұрын

Much better, almost in all csenarious, especially 5n,5r or 5t@@mike_33gt

@anachronismic Ай бұрын

@@mike_33gt In context of a commercial shoot as OP describes, easily. If you're trying to pick up photography as a hobby/profession? Also yes, in that it being an interchangeable-lens camera with full manual operation will make it easier to learn the fundamentals technically (though bang for your buck on that one is probably an earlier nikon/canon DSLR). If you're just taking snaps, or are more focused on working your composition skills then maybe not so, since the iphone has raw resolution and probably low-light operation in its favor. I use it as the last of the three options I mentioned, and I still like using it over a smartphone, mostly related to having aperture, shutter speed, focal length, etc adjustable.

@FakhriZ04 5 ай бұрын

i have sony nex 6 been using it for 3 months with ttartisan 35mm f1.4 manual love it !!!

@drrrw 6 ай бұрын

This is so nice because nowadays, e-mount paramount rf-mount in terms of lenses. But When I bought the eos m, because it has the hotshoe built-in compared to nex-5 an add-on accessory. Since I use strobes to start my photography business on a budget. But if I choose a beginner cam if just starting out, I would go with this to start my lens collection in e-mount.

@FenBender01 6 ай бұрын

Ah. This was my first interchangeable lens camera. I still shoot with Sony E mount camera. A7-iii now, but it can mount my old 18-55 lens.

@TomCalton 6 ай бұрын

A trip down memory lane for you then? Do you still own it?

@FenBender01 6 ай бұрын

@TomCalton I've given it to kids. I hope it is not lost yet. :)

@riopermadi1966 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. Totally agree with you. I still keep my Sony Nex-5N and has its sensor replaced by infra red sensor. Best decision ever. And with adapter, I can use all vintage lenses without any problems. Now I add Sony A6000 and A7RM3 in my arsenal, all using same battery model. Just a great investment and nice big boy's toys. ❤

@gabesz 2 ай бұрын

NEX5 was my first MILC back in 2012. I still have it, and regularly use it next to my A6000. I really like its compact size.

@97nelsn 6 ай бұрын

I found a NEX-5T with a kit lens for $12 a day before New Year’s Eve ata thrift store and it made the transition to Sony much easier since I now had an E-Mount camera for cheap and I spent my Xmas money and $100 gift card on the FE 50mm 1.8 which made for a good combo in 2020.

@TomCalton 6 ай бұрын

Amazing! Congrats on that find!

@97nelsn 6 ай бұрын

@@TomCalton thank you. I have since sold both the NEX-5T and the FE 50mm 1.8 but I am in the market for a small camera for street photography and portraits without bringing my main driver (which is the A7III).

@batignolles-chatillonchar2906 3 ай бұрын

About 2 years ago I managed to get an NEX-5T with the 16-50mm kit lens, charger, and battery for $80. I had to get rid of it because of financial reasons but I miss it very much. I loved that little camera and I literally didn't go anywhere without it. I frequently find myself looking on ebay and such to see if I can find another for around that price because of how fun and convenient it was to shoot with it.

@kwahaus 3 ай бұрын

Great review. I'd recommend trying to find a later model if you can afford a bit more. The 5N, 5R and 5T are better options. The upgrade from the 5 to the 5N was the biggest jump. The 5R and 5T added phase-detection, WIFI and a handy Function button. Lenses are plentiful and there are tons of third-party options. I've shot Sony mirrorless for more than ten years. Great system.

@ganeshaadiguna 6 ай бұрын

I forgot to turn off my 5N one time. It overheated and the dial got busted. Fortunately all of the controls can be done with the touchscreen. It's a bit cumbersome, but it makes this camera still function till today. I since bought a6400 as well, and slightly disappointed that the touchscreen is only for touch focus.

@TomCalton 6 ай бұрын

Ah man, sorry to hear that!

@patrickmcfadden1689 3 ай бұрын

Very nice camera review. I picked up a used NEX-3N for a low price awhile back, really like using it. Before that I had picked up an A5100 which I also love using, so much that I now have 3 of them . Is fun adapting vintage lenses to these bodies. When I really need and EVF I break out my A6000, also an awesome camera.

@KunalKumar1 3 ай бұрын

my first camera! NEX-5R, one of the best camera's I've had, well ahead of its time, yes and agree "mirrorless cameras" was not even a term back then

@Aquilasven 2 ай бұрын

This seems like it could be a perfect camera for taking on hikes when I don't really want to take a camera at all. I rarely carry my DSLR into the woods with me, but something this small and light would be so much better than trying to take any photos with my smartphone. Despite the image quality of modern smartphones, I really hate using them for photography. Great video, thanks so much!

@hmzTajja 4 ай бұрын

I have one coupled with a vintage lens (Minolta MD 50 f2) B&W only ! Great camera

@thomasmeisch5692 2 ай бұрын

It may have been mentioned already but you can get the professional Flash and a awesome viewfinder and a mic for the slot on top those are the only ones I know are still available eBay or Amazon there were other items that you can add as well that have been discontinued

@SteveBrandon 22 күн бұрын

I used a Sony Nex-5 as my main event camera for around 6 years before going back to DSLRs with a Nikon P3300 last year. I was satisfied with the quality of the photos that I got from the Nex-5, I just missed shooting with a viewfinder as well as the Nikkor lenses I already owned due to having both a Nikon F65 35mm film SLR camera and an D40 DSLR. I still have the Nex-5 as a backup camera, though.

@seinteller Ай бұрын

I used old Sony NEX a lot and really fall in love with it. A lot of low price lens to play with and also extremely light to bring it around... So sad that Sony's new APS-C is very expensive ....

@art_by_adrian2913 6 ай бұрын

Awesome camera btw I need one for my collection

@ereseven 2 ай бұрын

$90 or $250?

@Zeffpenguin 2 ай бұрын

90 for the body 250 with the lens

@ereseven 2 ай бұрын

@@Zeffpenguin can I use the camera without lens? I have no idea about camera at all

@Zeffpenguin 2 ай бұрын

@@ereseven no a lens is required for an actual image to be produced, but you can probably find a lens for less than 160 especially if you’re looking for a used one.

@ereseven 2 ай бұрын

@@Zeffpenguin alright. Thanks.

@Radi0he4d1 2 ай бұрын

That’s how it starts, $90 here, $160 there, whoops you’re all outta money!

@SilatShooter 6 ай бұрын

I have a NEX 5T and still use it. Wish Sony would make an updated version of this series. Love the small form factor and flip-up screen AND the fact that I have a clip-on EVF for it. Would love silent shooting, better AF and touch screen capable.

@ck.standard 6 ай бұрын

The 5T does have have touch screen capabilities

@SilatShooter 6 ай бұрын

@@ck.standard Yes it does but it's poor at best. Sometimes I have to tap multiple times to engage it.

@kadeshbailey5149 2 ай бұрын

I loved the editing!

@tnargs57 6 ай бұрын

Hi Tom, the Sony A3000 is probably even cheaper than the NEX-5, yet sports a viewfinder and 20 MP APSC sensor. I see it on ‘that auction site’ for $179 with kit lens.

@nor-pw3yd 6 ай бұрын

Great camera, used to have the 5N and started a little e-mount collection of lenses. Then moved onto the a6000 and currently looking to upgrade again soon.

@TomCalton 6 ай бұрын

Nice! How did you find the NEX-5N?

@nor-pw3yd 5 ай бұрын

@@TomCalton What I really liked about the NEX-5N was that it had a touchscreen display. Meant you could quickly tap to get (fairly) exact focus points. It's something I really miss not having on the a6000 especially when doing street photography and you need to be fast on the draw. The Nex5 range with a small lens is a super-stealth pocketable camera.

@bovineox1111 2 ай бұрын

Yah, I had one. It was great. I cannot now think why I binned it. My daughter about to do some photography at school so maybe something like this might be great.

@bgtcsjm 4 ай бұрын

Yeahh, I'm still using my NEX-5T from 10 years ago. I really love the small form factor of it, could easily fit into my jacket pocket. Im using budget lens with it like the 1650 kit lens, Samyang 12mm MF, Takumar 55mm and Takumar 135mm. Thinking of adding a budget prime (AF or MF) in the 23-25mm fr. Which lens do you think should I go for?

@AmirAllou 5 ай бұрын

Yeah prices can vary dramatically depending on location and situation, for example I got a Fuji X-T100 paired with a vintage Canon FD lens (50mm 1.4) for the equivalent of around $270(US).

@mingzhu8093 2 ай бұрын

This is the very first and the only exchangeable lens camera I ever bought

@ChrisParayno 2 ай бұрын

These are great vameras to start with, especially if you are learning photography. I do recommend someway of attaching a larger battery to it as these batteries dont last long.

@danryanable 3 ай бұрын

Cute camera. The design is so cool.

@idubzh243 2 ай бұрын

The EOS 300D Rebel Digital, seen here at the beginning... it was my first digital camera, and ly first reflex too.

@frodo5882 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Is the kind of vintage look in the photos you're showing here due to the lense you're using or are you doing that in Lightroom? Any tips on how to achieve this look?

@exhalestories 6 ай бұрын

There is also a lovely 16mm 2.8 pancake lens for this camera

@JDFrehley88 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Had my eyes on the NEX 5 since it came out but never had the chance. Now I see the NEX 7 (or is it 9?)) for 150USD lens included. Would it be a wise purchase?

@STUPEEEEEEEEEED 3 ай бұрын

I bought Nex 5n in 2012, and man it served me well for few years. Idk, maybe I used it extensively for 5 or so years, until I finally got a decent smartphone. But it still works and I love the photos that I've made with this camera and the stock lens. It was my first "serious" camera after a "soapdish" one. And I didn't know at that time that 5n is actually that great since I had no point of reference. I still keep it for the memory sake.

@static-san 6 ай бұрын

Really good comment about buying into a system with compatible lenses. Sony seem to have been very good with that. Nikon used to be, but the history of their F-mount is showing its age (possibly one reason they created the Z-mount). The reason I mentioned Nikon is because I wanted to get into vlogging with a more modern camera and already had two older Nikon cameras and a few lenses. Unfortunately, the beautiful 24-50mm AF D lens I bought ~25 years ago does not work on the second-hand D3400 I bought... :-/ So I splurged on a Sony ZV-E10 and am loving it. Happy to look forward to investing in Sony in the future.

@null0byte 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, Nikon’s big issue is their older lenses didn’t have an autofocus motor built in, but rather used a Tony sprocket that extended out from the camera body to perform autofocus. The last “consumer” DSLR to have the sprocket, I believe, was either the D7100 or D7200. Combined with the incredibly deep flange distance, it made adapting lenses extremely difficult. I miss the old manual focus Canon FD mount. Its short flange distance would take just about any lens you could throw at it provided you had the appropriate physical adapter. Now the tables have turned and it’s the Nikon Z mount, Sony E mount, and M43 mounts that take the title of ”most adaptable mount.”

@static-san 4 ай бұрын

@@null0byte Yep, I bought my 24-50 and also a 70-300 when AF-S lenses (which had the focus motor in the lens) were new and very pricey. Meanwhile, everyone else went straight to in-lens motor which was faster and quieter and Nikon did too. I'd forgotten about flange distance. The Z-mount and Sony's E-mount are much closer to the sensor with the removal of the reflex mirror!

@Alexandr-pz1ds Ай бұрын

Hello! What can you say about the 7artisans 7.5mm f2.8 lens for this camera? Is there a content to buy together with this lens in the kit?

@MetaFootballTV 4 ай бұрын

Great stuff once again,Tom 💯👍 I'm thinking on starting out my own path in aviation photography/videography. Could you recommend any equipment for near and far shooting on a budget of no more than 1000 euros ? If not, no worries, and thanks once again. Love your stuff and will keep learning from you 👍

@ruffmadman 2 ай бұрын

I own an NEX-6 that I got used a few years ago, and I personally think that the NEX-6 is the one to get from the NEX line. It is chronologically the last camera that goes by NEX, and is so much more advanced than many of the NEX that come before it. Of all of the NEX models, it is the only one with phase detect AF, and a hotshoe. And it is of the few that have an EVF. And it costs about the same as well.

@reddevved 2 ай бұрын

there;s a bigger flash too and an electronic view finder, but both are pretty rare and either wwould probably come in at more than the body

@gerekappo 6 ай бұрын

I had an F3, similar to those models, great camera, great photos, even using analog lenses. Love it and only missed the fact thst sidnt had an viewfinder, I wanf another in the futhre.

@92OnTV 3 ай бұрын

in 2017 I bought nex-5T for $65 repaired it and still using it with mostly, but not only, nFD manual lenses.

@edshotsdotcodotuk 6 ай бұрын

NEX 5R, A5100 and NEX 6 would be the better value option with newer sensors and micro usb charging. Sigma 19mm and 30mm 2.8 DG DN lenses are also worth looking at. The 60mm 2.8 in the same range is one of the sharpest lenses I’ve used.

@TomCalton 6 ай бұрын

If you can get them for cheap enough you're not wrong there. Half the issue is getting them for a low price though. If you're on a shoe string budget, the NEX-5 is still a fantastic option.

@parviz7919 2 ай бұрын

Hi, Which of these cameras has the fastest focus? (* for photography *) Nex3(C,N,F) ?Nex 5(N,R,T)

@anthonyazanon6160 2 ай бұрын

Nice sense of humor, mate!

@immortal4942 5 ай бұрын

May I also suggest a Nikon D300S with a 35mm or 50mm 1.8G lens. I see the body going for as low as $150 now. That’s how I started my photography career 2 years ago.

@invader_viv 6 ай бұрын

Hahaha you went and did what I said in a previous comment about attaching the biggest lenses to it 😂😂😂 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@TomCalton 6 ай бұрын

See, I do listen... sometimes 😜 Hope you liked that bit - thanks for the inspiration 🤜🤛

@edwardrichardson8254 Ай бұрын

I remember these at Walmart. What killed it was the cost of the separate lens and I would say the rise of cell phone cameras, which were shooting 5MP video at that point and more importantly - were plugged straight into social media platforms. It was not just this camera, there were a few makes that got into this tiny SLR body game. It looked cool but you headed over $300 with the body, adapter, lens.

@datboiplayinggames Ай бұрын

Is this a good point and shoot camera to keep in your pocket?

@ocker2000 5 ай бұрын

I traded my old analog camera for an NEX5-R with a Sony standard 16-55 autofocus lens. It takes great shots outside in daylight. Also video at 1080 is fine. However, trying to get good images or video indoors is not evident with this camera. I find that the camera on my phone does a much better job indoors. I like the small formfactor of the NEX5-R, it will go into my sturdy eastpack bag just fine while walking around town or on the go. Good value for money. Yet I am considering upgrading to the A6700 body now. It promises to solve the problems I just described, but the cost is much higher. Is it worth it?

@numbersix8919 2 ай бұрын

Good man, good advice. People, don't neglect the NEX-6, it may be the only camera you'll ever need.

@KEHA14 4 ай бұрын

I have two of these! Theyre great pocket cameras

@dzulk9 6 ай бұрын

I often use that lens on my A5000 for shooting portraits and cosplays 🤣 Really an amazing kit for its size.

@TomCalton 6 ай бұрын

Nice! Have you got a link to photos you've taken, just in case anyone wanted to check out what it can do?

@raruteam 3 ай бұрын

I want to experience having more manual controls and changing lenses but I don´t have a lot of money so maybe this camera can be a good option for a beginner. They are still relatively cheap on Ebay. I wonder if I could take still photos from a car in movement... I will find out eventually.

@ronaldyudoadityo8192 2 ай бұрын

I had nex5 BO in red color, unfortunately that time the lens are quite expensive, so I sold it. If im not mistaken you can make nex5 into infrared camera

@golem_videomaking 5 ай бұрын

i want to suggest 24mm f2.8 af from samyang, it's smaller and lighter than that 50mm and cost brand new like 160€, really a good lens

@kraigpruett 6 ай бұрын

Nice man. I’ve reviewed almost every NEX camera on my channel. All really solid options for beginners!

@TomCalton 6 ай бұрын

Hey Kraig. I've actually seen some of your videos before - great content! Thanks for leaving a comment. Hope you're well 😁

@stans5270 6 ай бұрын

You also can purchase a used original Canon Nifty-Fifty with a Canon to Sony adapter for half the price of the Yongnuo lens.

@TomCalton 6 ай бұрын

Good point. There are definitely cheaper nifty fifty's to be had, but I've found that this one actually has a pretty decent AF and doesn't sound like you're running it up against a cheese grater every time it finds focus 😅

@fritzsensei6023 5 ай бұрын

@Tom Calton I love(d) my tiny Nex-5. Unfortunately it got damaged, but i found a used Nex-C3 for 30€ which is very similar, but it has a little bit more resolution (16Mpx instead of 14 i think). So i see it as a little upgrade because it has the same size and i can use the same old flash (which i use almost never, but i CAN/COULD). Anyway.... instead of the Yongnuo i would suggest an used Sigma 30mm and/or 60mm f2.8 with autofocus. Sigma is known for its cheap sharp lenses. It is and will stay my small backup system. Usually i use my A6000 which is old too, but it is still so great for it's price, that i don't see any reason to do an expensive upgrade.

@simonmeszaros2770 2 ай бұрын

does it support wired software remote controll over usb?

@bovineox1111 2 ай бұрын

Here in the UK, the NEX can be had for as a low as £75 for an A grade camera (mint). With kit lens £130. The Yongnuo is £55 on CEX but OOS. CEX stuff I find can be cheaper than ebay and comes with 24 months warranty. It might be a cheap camera that isn't cutting edge but it's a cheap camera to take on risky outings, like the beach for instance :D

@user-bu6nq1ve6m 4 ай бұрын

i have nex 6 and its pretty capable camera for its size and manual 32mm f1.7 vintage lens adapted, its small enogh to fit in hoodie or jacket pocket it costed me around 200 euros

@OlympicAirwaysAirlines 6 ай бұрын

i bought the NEX 5 loved it!

@TomCalton 5 ай бұрын

Do you still have it?

@pauldablue 6 ай бұрын

- I got an Nex-6 about a month ago, sold a Sigma 16mm and got a Helios 44-2 kmz, 7Artizans 7.5mm and a Meike 25mm, very happy with it, not sure if i need a telephoto/zoom lens.

@TomCalton 5 ай бұрын

Nice, congrats!

@artemlygin8684 2 ай бұрын

Of course, I'm pretty not sure about buying this tiny guy, but these kinds of videos are inspiring me to grab my "bulky" X-T20 and go out to do some pictures!

@ahumeniy Ай бұрын

I have the Alpha a5100. Similar sized, a bit more modern. It's been great

@Eduardo-or1bq 5 ай бұрын

How about nex5-T? What's the difference?

@DrWasim 6 ай бұрын

Nice combo. Although I'd rather get the native Sony 50mm F1,8 OSS which is an excellent lens.

@TomCalton 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, that is a great lens. I owned that for a number of years.

@canucklehead28 6 ай бұрын

Great video!

@TomCalton 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share your kindness. Glad you enjoyed it 😁

@Gofawu 6 ай бұрын

I got a SonyNEX5 with a 35mm f1.7 for 70€ from Japan It's my daily :)

@TomCalton 5 ай бұрын

That is amazing value 👏🏻

@Gofawu 5 ай бұрын

@@TomCalton Yup, definatly will buy again from Japan for used stuff ! ^^ And the lens is a 35mm f1.7 from Neweer, manual lens but with a great spining bokeh and very small (it litteraly fit in my pocket (lens + camera attached))

@mpitogo1978 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been in the Olympus camp for a long time and we called it mirrorless when I moved from an E-3 to an EP-1. Ancient history now.

@gazzertrn 3 ай бұрын

i used too have one , nice little camera . Wish id have kept it . i also have a nikon j1 similar thing , use it now and again . Not as good but i like it .