Sony introduces mirrorless NEX-3 and NEX-5
While they aren’t DSLRs in and of themselves, the new NEX-3 and NEX-5 join Sony’s Alpha family of cameras with an impressive ray of features.
The new Sony NEX-3 and Sony NEX-5 are both foregoing mirrors to deliver the smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera system possible (at this time).  Both units are using the new E mount for the lenses, but you can also use any of the  Sony α lenses by adding the optional LA-EA1 adapter.  The cameras are also lacking a built-in flash, but they do come with an attachable flash you can use via the smart accessory terminal, but they do not have a traditional hot shoe, so you will be restricted from using any flashes that mount via that method.
As for thickness, the NEX-5 Â is just 24.2mm (excluding grip and mount) and the NEX-3 is 25.4mm (excluding grip and mount) at their slimmest points.
Sony NEX-3 and NEX-5 Specifications
- 14.2 effective megapixels Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
- 1080i HD movie recording (NEX-5) with stereo sound, fast and silent autofocus
- HD video (720p) can also be captured by NEX-3 as compact MPEG4 files that are ideal for PC storage and web sharing
- Smart accessory terminal on both cameras accepts the compact ECM-SST1 Stereo Microphone (optional) that captures a high-quality soundtrack for your HD videos
- 25-point contrast-detect autofocus systems
- 49-segment exposure meters
- 3†Xtra Fine LCD screen with TruBlack technology that tilts up or down for comfortable viewing in any shooting position
- Sweep Panorama. Just press the shutter button and sweep the camera horizontally or vertically. A high-speed burst of frames is stitched together automatically to create detail-packed 23 megapixel panoramas with a 226 degree effective angle of view
- Auto HDR
Both units will be released in the U.K. in June. Â No prices have been announced as of yet.
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