Does someone have this viewfinder on a Sony NEX-5? How is it the performance? Thanks!
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I have the viewfinder. After using it a couple of times on NEX-3, it magnetized the autofocus motor. I stopped using it immidiately. For few weeks I could not use the camera with autofocus because the AF motor was unstable and oscillating. If you could demagnetized and just attach it with the bottom screw then you might have it working well.
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I have this on a NEX-7, which is just about the same. I got it because outside shots on a bright day, the screen can't be seen. This viewfinder works fine in terms of seeing the shot you are about to take. The downside is that the magnets do not hold to the camera well, and it continually falls off. I work in Real Estate, so for I don't usually carry the viewfinder, except when I am going to do an exterior shot of a home. If you were planning on using it all the time, it may not meet you expectations. It was worth the price to me.
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I have one and it hooks up nicely as described. It obviously solves a serious problem with LCD only viewfinders in any kind of bright light condition. It's extreme, definitely defeats the main feature of a small camera with a large sensor, the rear lens could be made finer, but the cost is low. Therefore, I mostly use this item:RainbowImaging LCD Pop-Up Screen Hood Cover for Sony E-Mount NEX-5 NEX-3 NEX-C3 CameraIt helps protect the LCD, folds and unfolds instantly, while retaining the camera's overall size, it fits in the camera case! I'd get both, oh wait, I did... I have one and it hooks up nicely as described. It obviously solves a serious problem with LCD only viewfinders in any kind of bright light condition. It's extreme, definitely defeats the main feature of a small camera with a large sensor, the rear lens could be made finer, but the cost is low. Therefore, I mostly use this item:RainbowImaging LCD Pop-Up Screen Hood Cover for Sony E-Mount NEX-5 NEX-3 NEX-C3 CameraIt helps protect the LCD, folds and unfolds instantly, while retaining the camera's overall size, it fits in... » Read More I have one and it hooks up nicely as described. It obviously solves a serious problem with LCD only viewfinders in any kind of bright light condition. It's extreme, definitely defeats the main feature of a small camera with a large sensor, the rear lens could be made finer, but the cost is low. Therefore, I mostly use this item:RainbowImaging LCD Pop-Up Screen Hood Cover for Sony E-Mount NEX-5 NEX-3 NEX-C3 CameraIt helps protect the LCD, folds and unfolds instantly, while retaining the camera's overall size, it fits in the camera case! I'd get both, oh wait, I did... « Show Less
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It worked fine for the old version of the Sony NEX 5R, but the same metal clamp used to hold the viewfinder doesn't fit the new Sony NEX 5T that I just bought.
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A nice $20 alternative to the $200 viewfinder, if you don't want to spend that kind of dough... but it is bulky & snaps off easily [good & bad]. It does give you a nice, clean view of the screen, but I don't use it too much just because it makes the camera almost twice as big --- eliminating the sleekness of the thin NEX body. But overall, it does its job, and for $20ish, not bad at all.
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There's no diopter adjustment so make sure your eyes are a normal 20/20 vision.
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Have had the viewfinder for almost a year, but couldn't tell you if it drains the battery any more than not using it. I do know I couldn't use the camera without it in bright sunlight. I also carry an extra battery. The viewfinder is big and bright and works really well,very pleased I bought it.
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Yes. The viewfinder is great when you are taking pix in very bright sunllight conditions and the display gets "washed out" and slmost impossible to see.
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I own a Sony NEX-5R and in the setup menu you have to go to "release w/o lens" and it must be set to 'enable'. That's how I got my adapter to work even though I don't own one like the version pictured. Good luck!
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My camera wasn't grey market. It was Nikon USA. Still having troubles with viewfinder focus. Camera is being repaired for the 3rd time. I have a feeling it still won't work properly.
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I reccomend you read the following link: http://community.sony.com/t5/Alpha-NEX-Cameras/How-dissapointing-A7-or-A7R-and-External-Flash-HVL-F60M/td-p/292842
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Unfortunately, viewfinders are almost non-existent in non-slr cameras, including this one. Great camera, but if you're nearsighted or the viewscreen is in bright light the image can be hard to see without glasses or a hood.
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Actually this only works with the Panasonic series. It's a decent viewfinder. I purchased it but actually just found myself photoing without it most of the time for ease-of-use's sake. Good luck.
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It's a wonderful lens and incredibly fast. I carry it and the Sony 50mm exclusively with my NEX-7. I've never been a huge fan variable zoom, especially when it comes at the cost of more than a stop. If 24mm is wide enough for you, this is the must own lens for the nex system.
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Larry, I have done the exact thing you have been doing. I need/prefer optical viewfinders also and can't find one to suit my needs anymore. I wrote an email to Canon about a year ago, when I was camera shopping, asking why they are eliminating it on most of their new (new at that time) Powershots. The reply I got was that they're responding to consumers who are demanding larger LCD screens and don't need optical viewfinders. I replied that they should start reading forums to see how many people are lamenting the lack of viewfinders. Some people don't like to use the LCD because it eats up battery power. Others, like me, live in the desert with bright sunshine that renders the camera pretty useless with only a washed-out LCD screen. I asked the person at Canon to pass on my pleadings to Canon powers-that-be to not eliminate optical viewfinders. I also need a Powershot size with 6x or higher optical zoom for my business use, and I love my A720IS, but that was discontinued in 2008 so I can't buy another. I can't afford $300+ for a new camera. Canon appears to no longer care about consumer comments and just goes with the flow. I have three Powershots, but may have to move on to a non-canon if I can find a camera that better matches my needs. I can't be loyal to Canon if they no longer offer what I'm looking for.
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Hi Mike, I would really go for the viewfinder. I just bought a new camera with no view finder and I dropped it after 3 months (eeek!) and now it still takes pictures but I can't see what I am taking! Also, it is difficult in the sun with no view finder or in the dark. Hope this helps. I need buy a new camera and it will have a viewfinder!
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recvd my nex5n a few wks ago,haven't tried video about the clicking sound though it doesn't matter to me, i have sony a55 for when i need it but so far I didn't use it too. If I want movies I'll buy a camcorder. all I'm interested a go around convience,which the the 5n has,and acording to the reviews. I'm thinking of the evf and wondering if it's worth the price. Lens adapter,forget about it.already have the a55 and my various lens,it's just defeating it's purpose. so again is the evf worth the dough. I'd like to hear from users.
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As an alternative to the pricy metabones speedbooster you could also use the LensTurbo (Cheaper - look at the reviews and research done by others).Don't know if nikon to nex attachemnt is out yet.
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I've used this accessory for many months and never had a problem (I've upgraded to a Nex-6, which comes with a viewfinder, so I don't use it anymore) but I remember a few people reporting damaging issues related to the magnets. I have always found that an exaggeration (at least in theory). Now, when you bring a crazy issue like this to the table....
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The viewfinder is very small, I've gotten in the habit of not using it. Haven't used it for either bright sunlight or actions. However, it is one of the few cameras in this class with a viewfinder, and I am glad to have it. One of the reasons why this camera appealed to me. Will check these two conditions. I am extremely satisfied with the camera so far.
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Will not work on the NEX-7. It uses the tripod mount and the NEX-7 is in the wrong location. Anyway I use the electronic viewfinder which is on my NEX-7.
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Did you ever find a camera under $150 with a viewfinder? I am looking for the same