And finally it’s here! The new NEX-5R is in Stock at Adorama (Click here). Let’s see if that will beocme a hotseller like the NEX-5N which is right now ruling the Amazon mirrorless ranking (Click here).
And here are some new NEX-5R videos (Thanks Binn and Ryan):
5R AF test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLxFxdq9s1M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrMudSpVpU8
Sony NEX-5R Wireless shutter app test:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDyIa_ii7RE
Sony NEX-5R touch shutter and MFNR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYBKFTUadvY
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I pre-ordered an NEX-5R because it has a remote viewfinder and shutter release app for smartphones. But the shutter delay with the app is making me reconsider. So I’m probably going to cancel my order.
I almost could not see a difference in AF speed between the 5n and 5R honestly :-/
Or am I mistaken?
Looks like it’s going to be a cheap 5N for me intead of 5R!
I am very disappointed about Sony, because the NEX-5R has a resistive (lower quality) instead of a capacitive touch screen like the NEX-5N has.
Have you actually tested the display or are you just talking about some unfounded rumors? The display will almost surely be exactly the same as on the 5N.
It’s already been prooven, that NEX-5R’s touch screen is resisitive instead of capacitive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l2jJhVdzDQ
For the differences between resistive and capacitive displays, please look up wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touchscreen
What is the difference, and where did you get that information?
Hi, some of the disadvantages of resisitive touch screens over capacitive ones are:
1. the top layer of the display is made of flexible material in order to be pressed onto the second layer. This process causes some wearout over the time
2. Max brightnes of a resisitive display is 80%
3. Resisitve displays are unable to execute multitouch
4. With frequent usage, resistive displays become out of focus (may need calibration)
The better technology capacitive displays do not suffer from these disadvantages.
The evidence that the NEX-5R uses resisitive touch screen is that owners already have confirmed that the display works even by using different objects, like a stylus pen or fingernail for example. Capacitive displays only react by touching with your finger, nothing else.
There are pros and cons for each. Namely using gloves etc…
The 5R seems to be overlooked even though it looks to be a better value than the 6 with the touchscreen and 180 degree screen. You can always add a viewfinder when you want that so long as you don’t need a hot shoe. I predict these won’t be hot until you can get it with the 16-50. I plan on getting the 5R, but I’d rather hold out and pay $50 more for the 16-50 over the 18-55. The new pancake is basically the 18-55 OS and 16mm pancake combo in one. Either get it body only or with the 16-50 because that 18-55 just needs to be thrown off a cliff.
has anyone idea of the resolution sent by wifi?
most phones have higher resolution than the display in camera, so it would be great for focusing if via wifi we have a higher one.
Yes not different much with NEX5N,
but I’m this test is 18-55 oss and not sure this already update firmware before ?
Hi,
the firmware of all lenses that you purches in a set with the NEX-5R have been updated in order to be used with the hybrid auto focus system.
If and when Sony is going to release updates for all other lenses is unknown, due to Sony’s poor communications.