The two new NEX-6 and NEX-5R cameras are “forcing” Sony to lower the price on current NEX cameras. Today Sony US launched a new rebate and you can have an overview at Amazon (Click here). Here are the details:
– $ 80 on the NEX-7 body at Amazon (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
– $ 80 on the NEX-7 with kit lens at Amazon (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
– $ 200 on the NEX-5n body at Amazon (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
– $ 200 on the NEX-5n with kit lens at Amazon (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
– $ 100 on the NEX-F3 with kit lens at Amazon (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
PArticularly the NEX-5n is very attractive at that price and sells like hotcakes according to Amazon ranking (Click here ot see it). In Europe the only price drop I found is on Pixmania.
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first again!
This is really good price on the Nex 5N.
indeed.
£350 with lens is a great price!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005JQTHCC/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=photo
Shame I really want the Nex6
Indeed. After selling a 5N for the 7, I repurchased last night. The 5N is unique in Sony’s lineup right now – much smaller than the 6 and 7 with what should be an equally performing sensor, full tilt, not that stupid self portrait tilt that takes away the downward angle, touch screen to set focus points quickly, the ability to add and EVF if you want it or leave it off when you want a smaller form and great wide angle legacy lens performance.
Pretty awesome package for $398
ChadW, actually in the Nex 5R, they put back in the downward 45 degree tilt compared to the F3. A lot of people complained about it in the F3 so they put it back in. So, I think Sony actually is listening to our feedback.
There’s actually quite a few people who are doing what you are planning. There are people who have a Nex 7 that also use a Nex 5N for use with wide angle legacy lenses especially wide angle rangefinder lenses.
That’s great news that they kept the 45 degree tilt in the 5R.
So for the extra $250, on the 5R you get wi-fi and the new hybrid-AF, correct? Neither are important enough to me personally and having owned the 5N previously, it is a known commodity in terms of excellent IQ. If they had thrown the new hot shoe on there I might have jumped.
Don’t forget the extra control dial on the 5R. Also, while the apps might not appeal to everyone, the ability to control the camera from a smartphone means that it (FINALLY) gets proper remote control in lieu of a cable release.
Yes, I just noticed the extra dial. Very nice. Solid camera for sure.
wow.. uhh, how long has the f3 been out? discount already?
thing really speeding up hope the 16-50mm and the 35mm is out ..^^ (i wish)
Probably a good idea to grab last year’s NEX. This year’s crop of NEXes still don’t have GPS, so why would anyone really need them, considering the price differences.
A good price, but really this is a STUPID strategy for Sony. They are devaluing their products. Price your products right from the start.
$200 difference is a lot. People won’t buy if they think there will be a huge discount later or the resale value goes down worse than a new car. Sony is smart on the engineering side, but really stupid on the business end.
That’s why Imma wait for RX1 next year, when the price is $1900, when the RX1-Pro comes out
Seems like they just killed 5R sales for now.
man NEX-5n for 398?? you get one of the best ISO performance on Dslrs.. man its 150 USD cheaper than the RX100??!!! wow.. im really super tempted now..and i thought i was gonna buy the NEX-6
Cancelled my 5R order and got the 5N with kit lens and 55-210 lens for $749 total.
They need to sell out their stock of 5Ns before the 5R comes out.
But why the discount on the 7?
Need … to … resist … buying … NEX-5n
At least until the first reviews of the 5R see the light of day. Speaking of which: it’s awfully quiet on the 5R front. No news, no reviews, no deals nothing.
Any news on the follow up to the NEX-7? Will it be more video focused and weather proof like the new gh3?