Picture on top: The 180 degree LCD from the Samsung MV800.
First NEX-F3 info from trusted sources are coming in! The new NEX-F3 is coming soon and it will replace the current NEX-C3. Some NEX-C3 kits have been already marked as discontinued at BHphoto (Click here), Digitalrev (Click here) and very low in Stock at Amazon (Click here). P.S.: Thanks to the anonymous sources for sending me this.
One of the big new features coming with the new NEX-F3 is a special 180 degree LCD that works almost exactly like the current Samsung MV800 (image on top). Perfect for taking self portraits. I have no image of the camera yet but I hope sources can send me some pics soon. Or maybe you reader can help me to find some leaked image on Sony’s websites? Search for “Sony NEX-F3” images! Thanks for the help! 🙂
66 Responses
Nex-F(acebook)edition 😉
What a wonderful way to view my anus hole!
Is the lens that will be released with it – wide zoom?
F = flexible, flip?
Heh.
_,a,b,C,d,e,F…
3…..C3…..F3?
How does that look? So mabye the one after this will be the NEX-I3
that actually makes sense, coz the nex 3’s for the more casual photographer
I might actually replace my NEX-7 with it if it comes with an electronic first curtain shutter (and an EVF) and has the C3’s sensor.
I would even forego the EVF/flash shoe if the sensor is like the C3/5N.
Why would they use the C3 sensor, if they already have a new one? The A57 sensor is newer and better and probably the F3 will use that one.
The C3/5N sensor has offset microlenses unlike the 3/5/7. If they don’t use it, it is of no use to me.
For A57 and any other SLT, this (offset microlenses) has no impact in terms of magenta corners (problem arises while using short back focal lenses from rangefinders and such).
The C3 sensor is not the same as the 5N sensor, at least that’s my understanding.
They are the same, at least wrt to the offset microlenses and no magenta corners.
There’s no indication that the 5n/C3 has special microlenses, FWIW. It’s likely that the small differences in the sensor filter pack (particularly the cfa,) combined with pixel size, accounts for the edge performance difference compared to the Nex-7, and it’s also likely a happy accident, not a planned improvement by Sony.
GH: There is something. I compare my experience with the NEX-5 and the C3 and per se the 7. The 5 was just horrible. While the C3 is such a delight.
Oh, yes. Don’t get me wrong, the 5N works much better than the 5 and 7 in this regard. My point is simply that it isn’t likely purposeful with special microlenses, but, rather, just subtle changes to sensor filters that yielded a happy accident in regards to the 5N/C3 with rangefinder lenses.
GH: I did dismiss it that way when the 5N was introduced. (Besides that I also thought it was just more of the same like the terrible 5). Offset microlenses are easy to mass produce. That is why I doubt it is just a (happy) coincidence. In any event (I am not going to be able to actually see it- offset or not), anything like the 3C or 5N sensor is most welcome and will be quite useful. 🙂
They are the same. They are both the slightly updated version of the 16MP with adjusted micro lenses. I believe the difference between the ‘scores’ of the C3 and 5n come down to the 5n having an option for ISO 100, which the C3 doesn’t offer (improved DN and colour at 100ISO). It is also one of the reasons the K-5 scored better than the a580 etc.
Good lord, 5 LCDs in one camera. Is that necessary?
It’ll also double as a rolodex.
LOL
5 LCDs and no EVF just because it is a “casual shooter/beginner” camera. 🙂
BTW, did you notice the raindrops on the LCD screen. Weather proofed as well! 😉
No that’s the rain drops on the windows interface.
Yes….this will be a real game changer!!!! Thank you sony for these great innovations!!!!!…AHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Compared to what exactly?! The Canon and Nikon mirrorless offerings? NEX lacks lenses, not innovation.
well..i guess its a good idea..but would be a touch screen or not?? for me i know i’ll be between the sony nex-f3 and the new edition of nex-5n.. which i guess will be out by sep or around it..
What about the accessory port? Flash and mics would be in the way wtf, unless it flips down
… or the accessory shoe is on the bottom 🙂
Will sell like butter here in Thailand: all people do here is take pictures of themselves making cute facess.
A ladyboy has got to make a living somehow.
True that.
Hmm, just wondering, how do you take a picture with the LCD flipped forward? Seems to be blocking the shutter button.
The Samsung is touch screen.
smile shutter.
Just a Samsung copy…
no, no.. Samsung did copy that camera in advance prior to the orignal one being released
Sony R1 had a flippy forward LCD mounted on the top. A55/33/35/57/65 all have an LCD that can face forward (though at the bottom). It is hardly a Samsung invention.
Compensating for the lack of lenses 😀
Below LCD are phone keys to write message in F-book?
I think the F3 should be a fixed lens APS-C.
It’s useless to have a nex-3 series and a nex-5 series with only 100€ difference in price and exactly the same sensor
A cheaper nex-F3 with fixed lens. A nex-5 with the same sensor and possibility to change lens. And a nex-7 as the most technologically advanced mirorless…
So maybe F is for “fixed”. Did anyone think about it ? 😉
A fixed lens camera would not have the NEX designation.
So what does the NEX designation stand for ?
ALL NEX series cameras (Handycam and alphas) are of the Interchangeable Lenses type. A Fixed lens camera would be…Cybershot?
Ok. Can’t we make the assumption the NEX is for mirorless cameras ?
Or NEX is for APS-C ?
Look at Fuji, the X series is a mess. Interchangeable (X Pro 1), fixed lens (X100), small sensor (X10)
Unless there is an official information that NEX is for interchangeable lens, we can’t rule out the possibility.
I remember that there was a previous rumor stating that Sony will release a fixes lens APS-C
Anyway i am the happy owner of a Nex-5N and i don’t see the point of having Nex-3 and Nex-5 series
I know lots of people that want the APS-C quality but will never buy lens nor want to bother changing lens. So having a fixed lens APS-C is clearly a winner for Sony, especially if they don’t price as high as the Canon G1X
Anyway time will tell…
New Emount eXperience was mentioned to be it, don’t know if true though.
The E meaning E-mount means that it can’t be a fixed lens.
A rumour about a fixed lens APS compact was mentioned a couple of months back…
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-a-sony-surprise-a-compact-camera-with-aps-c-sensor-and-fixed-zoom/#comments
Admin, any news on this?
Not coming yet. But I alreayd herad about another announcement this summer. I think it’s coming there!
Cool! Thanks!
Rather have a LCD that could tilt sideways to the left and right. Would be great when making photos in portrait.
Customers: We want more wide angle lenses.
Asian translation: We want wider angles.
Hence they give us the 180 degree LCD.
I am hoping the 3 series evolves into the 5n more and the 5n replacement into a cut down 7, that would awesome 🙂
The C3 is the much overlooked baby brother to the 5n and although the rrp’s are close the street price has always been miles apart.
Does this mean the 3-series will finally get Infrared for Wireless Remote? Otherwise it’ll only be good for those crappy Facebook-style shots self-portraits.
errmmm get the 5 instead, the 3 is intended as a cheap alternative to the more advanced 5 series
Looks like the display still is for horizontal shooting only – fail …
If the LCD flips up 180 degrees upwards, where would the add on peanut flash go?
Any good deal on the NEX-C3 in Europe?
I posted here repeatedly. Can’t get better than 199 Euros (body+battery+charger+flash, etc +2 year warranty).
Sorry Vivek, found it thanks!
Hi Vivek,
I might have misunderstood your reply, but where exactly can you find the Nex C3 for 199 euros? It is not because I doubt you, simply because that sounds like a great deal. Is this with a lens or without?
I am not sure what you mean by “I posted here repeatedly”. Is it a link you have posted? And if so where?
Thanks
No lens. Just the body. Check ebay.de. Redcoon sold all they had. There are others offering it for 199Euros (lowest) to 229 Euros- new without the 16mm lens.
Thanks Vivek. Found them.. 🙂 Cheaper than UK!
I really wonder if they can make the F3 still cuter 🙂
I always fall for it, I own 4 C3 …
You should make them breed!
Hehe! The Samsung:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/miklosrabi/6341284612/in/photostream
Now, who needs partner for a trip?
Here is the shutter button…
http://s3.cdn.gearburn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Samsung-MV800-Flip-Angle.jpg
F = flash ?
does this nexf3 has a flash shoe ?
Replacing the C3? Didn’t that camera only come on the market recently?