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Sony NEX-5 with 18-55mm

Model: NEX5K/B, NEX5K/R, NEX5K/S

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14.2-megapixel, up to 7 fps shooting, ISO 12800 sensitivity, AVCHD 1080/60i HD movies, APS-C size HD image sensor, Sweep Panorama, Auto HDR, Live View, Tiltable LCD, E-mount 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 lens.

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  • Optional adapter for mounting A lenses to the NEX body. (Sold separately)

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Manufacturer Sony
Model NEX5K/B, NEX5K/R, NEX5K/S
Available Colors Black, Silver
Megapixels 14
Crop Factor 1.5x (APS-C)
Mount Sony E
Screen Size 3"
Screen Resolution 920,000 Dot
AF Points 25
Image Stabilization Yes
Frames-Per-Second 7
Movie Mode HD (1080)
Memory Card SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick
Viewfinder Optional Optical
Tilt/Swivel LCD Vari-Tilt
Touchscreen No
Screen Type No
Weather-sealed No

Presenting the world's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera, the Sony a NEX-5. The quality of a DSLR with just about half the size and weight. Experience Full HD 1080/60i movies, astounding low-light pictures, continuous shooting up to 7 fps, incredible panorama shots and Live View on a tilting 3.0-inch LCD. Additionally, this a NEX-5 camera comes with an E-mount 16mm lens.

  • Smallest in class
    This is the world's smallest interchangeable lens digital still camera (as of April 2010). We removed the conventional mirror box, AF sensor and viewfinder, reducing the "flange back" distance from 44.5 mm to 18 mm. The result has all the quality of an a DSLR, but is 48% smaller and 49% lighter than our a230.
  • First in class with 1080/60i movies
    This is the world's first interchangeable lens still camera with 1080/60i AVCHD Full HD, exactly the same resolution and frame rate as most broadcast and cable HDTV channels. Records in 1080/60i AVCHD™ format, 1080/30p high definition in PC-friendly MP4 format and standard definition 480/30p in MP4 format.2
  • ISO 12800 sensitivity
    Incredibly clear low-light pictures without sacrificing detail. As of April 2010, this is best-in-class performance, made possible by low-noise Exmor™ APS HD CMOS image sensor and refined BIONZ® image processor.
  • Anti Motion Blur mode
    Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images in low light. The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six creates a single image that minimizes subject blur.
  • Live View LCD
    The LCD monitor is active full-time for composing shots. Provides a what-you-see-is-what-you-get preview of white balance, focus, depth of field, exposure and 100% framing accuracy, plus informative on-screen displays.
  • Fast Auto Focus
    Some cameras in this class are slow to focus. That can make you miss the shot on fast-moving subjects like sports and unpredictable subjects like pets and babies. Sony's fast Contrast Auto Focus system typically takes just 0.3 seconds. Also offers continuous Auto Focus when shooting movies.12
  • On-screen Help Guide
    Provides ready reference, explains the camera's modes and settings. Walks you through camera operation so you get the best shot. Helps you advance from basic operation to greater sophistication.
  • Sony Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor
    Conventional image sensors use only a handful of analog-to-digital (A/D) converters, which can slow you down. The NEX-5 Exmor™ sensor provides 4,592 column-parallel A/D converters. You get fast response, superb image clarity.
  • Accepts a DSLR A-mount lenses7
    Using the LA-EA1 adaptor (sold separately), you can attach the full selection of a A-mount system lenses, which includes 28 current models and an installed base of millions of lenses worldwide. Operational restrictions apply.7
  • Manual Focus Assist
    Greatly magnifies the viewfinder image when you touch the focus ring, making it easy to get razor-sharp images. Works with E-mount lenses only.
  • Accepts image stabilized lenses
    Selected E-mount lenses incorporate Optical SteadyShot® image stabilization to combat the effects of camera shake. Building stabilization into the lenses enables the camera body to be remarkably thin and light.
  • Smile Shutter™ technology
    Captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply select the Smile Shutter™ mode and the camera takes the picture automatically. You can prioritize children or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity.
  • Six Creative Style settings
    Control how the camera processes your images with six finishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and B&W. You can even fine-tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness to your personal taste.
  • Up to 300 Shots10 of battery life
    Take up to 300 shots on a single charge10 with Sony® lithium ion Stamina™ battery power. Sony's InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in confidence.
  • PhotoTV HD compatibility11
    Optimizes compatible BRAVIA® televisions for gorgeous display of digital pictures.
  • Remote capability
    Works with the optional RMT-DSLR1 Remote Commander® wireless remote control.
  • APS-C size HD image sensor
    The same sensor format that Sony builds into the full-sized a DSLRs. With 13 times the area of the typical3 image sensor, APS-C makes the difference between "snapshots" and "photographs," delivering an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.
  • Up to 7 frames per second
    Capture the decisive moment in sports and get the ideal baby photo. Up to 7 fps continuous shooting at full 14.2 MP resolution with exposure and focus fixed at the first frame. Standard continuous shooting at up to 2.3 fps.
  • 3D Panorama
    Captures scenic vistas in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama, the camera records separate right-eye and left-eye images that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television.14
  • Auto HDR built into camera
    High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography captures more scene contrast than a single exposure can handle by combining the best highlight detail from one shot and the best shadow detail from another for one incredible shot. Until recently, you needed a computer and editing software. Sony builds HDR in. Handles severe backlighting and other high-contrast scenes. Captures in a split second. (Recommended for still subjects.)
  • 920K pixel TruBlack™ LCD screen
    Sony's Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor has best-in-class resolution (as of April 2010). The TruBlack™ screen includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reflections, increase contrast compared to conventional LCDs. Sunny Weather mode boosts visibility even further in bright sunlight.
  • iAUTO (Intelligent Auto) mode
    Unifies and simplifies Sony intelligent technologies. Takes advantage of Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology, and Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization without leaving auto mode so you always get the best shot.
  • Control Wheel + Soft Keys
    Unlike cameras that bristle with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-5 features a simple turn-and-click Control Wheel and context-sensitive Soft Keys. It's elegant, uncluttered and intuitive.
  • Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
    Dynamic Range Optimizer improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of five operating levels and Off.
  • Multi-segment measuring
    Optimizes exposure based on 49 segments. Choice of Multi, Center and Spot metering accommodates a full range of shooting situations.
  • Background Defocus control
    Cameras with APS-C sensors take beautiful pictures because they can blur the background. That helps make your subject stand out as the center of attention in portrait photography. But you've had to know about aperture f-stops and shutter speeds. Now Sony makes it easy. Simply turn the Control Wheel one way for backgrounds in focus, the other for background defocus.
  • Face Detection technology
    The camera can automatically detect up to eight individual faces and adjust focus, exposure, white balance and flash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends. Can prioritize children or adults.
  • Eight Scene Selection Modes
    These help you get the shot by optimizing the camera for specific shooting situations. Select from Portrait, Sports, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night View, Night Portrait and Hand-held Night Shot modes.
  • Anti-Dust Technology
    Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures. First a static-free coating on the sensor's low-pass filter helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically dislodges dust from the sensor.
  • Dual Media Slots
    For cost-effective, convenient storage and sharing of your images, the camera accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC media (Class 4 or higher recommended). (Memory card is required. All are sold separately.)
  • Ultra-light Magnesium alloy fascia
    The camera combines high strength with low weight, thanks to the Magnesium alloy front fascia.
  • Interchangeable lenses
    Compatible with Sony's E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed specifically for a compact interchangeable lens cameras. Opens up a world of creative options.
  • 14.2 megapixel resolution
    You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the APS-C sensor size and Sony Exmor™ APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise.
  • Sweep Panorama
    Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together. Up to 23 MP image size. Up to 202 degrees maximum sweep angle (16mm focal length).
  • Hand-held Twilight Mode
    Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images in low light. The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six creates a single image that minimizes subject blur.
  • Tiltable 3” LCD screen6
    Empowers your photography with a different point or view. Tilts down 45° and up 80° to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit-or-miss.
  • Intelligent Auto Focus
    Pre-focuses as you compose the shot, further reducing focusing time to a bare minimum.12
  • On-screen Shooting Tips
    Offers expert advice so you can shoot like a pro.
  • BIONZ® image processor
    The brains of the camera is a refined version of Sony's BIONZ image processor. Its chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 12800 sensitivity. Also enables fast processing for up to 7 fps continuous shooting of data-intensive 14.2 megapixel images. Sweep Panorama and 6 image layering.
  • 25-point Auto Focus
    25 sensors cover a very wide area of the scene, for accurate focusing even when the subject is far from the center of the frame.12
  • RAW image capture
    The NEX-5 saves your pictures as compact JPEG files or ultra-high quality RAW files. RAW files save images prior to de-mosaicing, white balance, sharpness and color enhancement. This retains maximum latitude for enhancing the image on your PC.
  • Powerful supplied software13
    To help you refine and manage your images, the camera is equipped with computer software including Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR and Picture Motion Browser (PMB).13
  • HDMI™ output for HD viewing
    Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV. The camera includes an HDMI™ output.8 In addition, the BRAVIA® Sync system works with compatible Sony® BRAVIA HDTVs enabling you to control camera playback using the television's remote9.
  • P/A/S/M operating modes
    The NEX-5 offers a full range of controls from the beginner's iAUTO mode to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen prompts help you refine your skills, build your confidence and exercise greater creative control.
  • Supplied detachable flash
    To help you shoot more effectively in formal portraits, the supplied flash has a Guide Number of 7.
  • Index and Slide Show Display
    Quickly review your photos using 6- or 12-frame index views, or as an automatic slide show with fade-in/fade-out effect.
  • ADVANCED FEATURES
    Advanced User Interface: Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu
    Anti Motion Blur: 6-image layering
    Auto High Dynamic Range: Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)
    Face Detection: Off, Auto, Child Priority, Adult Priority
    Shooting Tips: 80 expert advice shooting tips
    Smile Shutter: Off, Slight, Normal, Big
    Sweep Panorama: Horizontal and Vertical Panorama
    CAMERA
    Camera Type: Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera
    Lens Compatibility: Sony E-mount lens, (Sony a lenses when used with LA-EA1 lens adaptor)
    Lens Converstion Factor: 1.5x
    Lens Mount: Sony E-mount
    DRIVE SYSTEM
    Burst Buffer: JPEG (unlimited to card capacity) RAW (8 shots) RAW+JPEG (5 shots)
    Continuous Shooting Speed: Continuous (2.3fps) Speed Priority (7fps)
    Drive Mode: Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority, Self-timer, Continuous Self-timer, Bracketing; Remote
    Flash Sync Speed: 1/160 seconds
    Self-timer: 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay, (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames)
    Shutter Speeds: 1/4000 - 30 seconds, bulb
    Shutter Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
    EXPOSURE SYSTEM
    Auto Exposure Lock: Yes (AE Lock with focus lock)
    Color Temperature: 2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation
    Creative Style: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W
    D-Range Optimizer: Yes: (Auto, Level 1-5, off)
    Exposure Compensation: +/-2EV (in 1/3 EV steps) +/-2EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
    Exposure Settings: iAUTO, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)
    ISO: Auto, 200 to 12800
    Metering: 49 Segment metering from CMOS image sensor
    Metering Modes: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
    Metering Sensitivity: 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens)
    Noise Reduction: Long exp.NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (Auto/Weak)
    Scene Mode(s): Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight
    White Balance Mode: Auto,Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature,Custom
    FLASH
    Flash Bracketing: 3 frames, 1/3, 2/3EV steps selectable
    Flash Compensation: +/-2EV,1/3EV steps
    Flash Coverage: FOV coverage up to 16 mm (in the focal length)
    Flash Metering System: Pre-flash TTL
    Flash Modes: Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction
    Flash Type: Smart accessory terminal (HVL-F7S Flash Supplied)
    Guide Number: 7 (in meters at ISO 100)
    Recycling Time: Approx. 4 sec
    FOCUS CONTROL
    AF Illuminator: Built-in, LED type
    AF Modes: Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus
    Focus Area: Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF
    Focus Features: Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock
    Focus Points: 25 points
    Focus Sensitivity: 0 EV to 20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)
    Focus System: Contrast AF
    Manual Focus Assist: Magnified display for precise manual focus
    IMAGING SENSOR
    Anti-Dust: Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism
    Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
    Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 14.2 megapixels
    Imaging Sensor: Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.4 X 15.6mm)
    Pixel Gross: Approx. 14.6 megapixels
    Processor: BIONZ image processor
    INTERFACE
    BRAVIA Sync: Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
    HD Output: HDMI (TypeC mini)
    Memory Card Slot: Dual slot: - Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
    PhotoTV HD: Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI cable
    USB Port(s): USB Port(s): USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
    LCD DISPLAY
    Angle Adjustment: Up: Approx. 80 degrees, Down: Approx. 45 degrees
    Brightness Control: Auto (-2 to +2 step sunny weather)
    Coverage: 100%
    Customization: Brightness: Auto, Manual, Sunny Weather Display Color: Black, White, Blue, Pink
    Grid Display: Yes (On/off)
    Histogram: Yes (On/off)
    Live View: Yes, (Constant AF Live View)
    Real-time image adjustment display: Exposure Compensation, WB, Creative Style
    Type: 3" TFT TruBlack LCD (921,600 pixels)
    OPERATING CONDITIONS
    Operating Temperature: 32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C)
    OPTICS/LENS
    Aperture (Max.): F3.5-F5.6
    Aperture (Min.): F22-F32
    Blades: 7 blades (Circular aperture)
    Filter Diameter: 49mm
    Focal Length: 27mm-82.5mm (35mm equivalent)
    Lens Groups-Elements: 9 groups, 11 elements (4 aspheric surfaces)
    Lens Mount Type: Sony E-mount
    Lens Type: E-mount 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
    Magnification: 0.3x (APS-C)
    Minimum Focus Distance: 9.8" (0.25m)
    Non-rotating Focusing Ring: No rotation
    POWER
    Battery Type: InfoLitium NP-FW50,7.2V
    Number of Shots: Approx. 330 images (CIPA standard)
    RECORDING
    Audio Format: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
    Color Space: sRGB, AdobeRGB
    Media Type: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
    Still Image Mode: JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
    Still Image Size 16:9: L (12M): 4592 X 2576 M (6.3M): 3344 X 1872 S (2.9M): 2288 X 1280
    Still Image Size 3:2: L (14M): 4592 X 3056 M (7.4M): 3344 X 2224 S (3.5M): 2288 X 1520
    Video Format: AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
    Video Mode: AVCHD: 1920 x 1080/ 60i MP4 HD: 1440 x 1080/ 30p MP4 VGA: 640 x 480/ 30p
    SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION
    Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts & Labor
    SOFTWARE
    Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP*SP2 Windows Vista Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later
    Supplied Software: PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR
    WEIGHTS AND MEASUREMENTS
    Dimensions (Approx.): Appx 4-3/8 × 2-3/8 × 1-9/16" (110.8x58.8x38.2mm) (W/H/D); 15/16" (24.2mm) excl grip & lens mount
    Weight (Approx.): Approx. 8.1 oz (229g) (excl battery & media) Approx. 10.1 oz (287g) (w/battery & media).
    • SEL1855 E-mount 18-55mm lens
    • Lens cap
    • Lens rear cap
    • HVL-F7S detachable flash
    • Case for flash
    • BC-VW1 Battery Charger
    • Power cord
    • NP-FW50 Lithium ion rechargeable battery
    • Shoulder strap
    • USB cable (Mini B)
    • CD-ROM

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