The new NEX-5R from Sony is Wifi capable and connects on request with the Play Memories service from Sony. Thanks to free apps the camera can be configured as desired in the future. Sony has the NEX-5R also donated a 16-megapixel sensor and fitted it with a fast hybrid auto-focus. Sony promises so sharp photos in almost any situation.
With the new mirror less system camera NEX-5R leaves no requirement: Because Sony is suitable to the first Wifi enabled NEX camera in Germany is also the world's first online download service which allows employees help to customize the features of the new camera individually . The Play Memories platform is ready for these free apps that can be installed as a smartphone on the camera. As the first of these so-called "Play Memories Camera Apps" for the launch of the NEX-5R are among other new features: With this, for example, the remote control app "Smart Remote Control", which allows the camera via Smartphone can be controlled or " Direct Upload "to the created photos quickly bring the Worldwide Web. Other apps such as "Photo Retouch" for image processing are already being planned. So Sony.
The NEX-5R is equipped with an APS-C sensor with 16.1 mega pixels. Improved BIONZ image processor designed to reduce image noise effective than previous models. In low light conditions, the light sensitivity may be increased to up to 25,600. Camera body and lenses are used to small and compact. Greatly improved the new NEX will show when operating.
Two large dials allow direct control of key camera functions. Who does not like buttons, can use the touch screen on the camera back. The 7.5-centimeter (three-inch) monitor can be swiveled 180 degrees. If you hold the camera at arm's length away, you can see on the monitor unfolded. This is ideal for self-portraits. Thanks to the new NEX touch screen can also trigger by tapping the screen.
"Fast Hybrid Auto Focus" for clearer photos
Sony has also revised the auto focus of the NEX-5R. The auto focus is now to work faster and more accurately than ever before. The reason: For the first two auto focus systems work in the camera. Phase auto focus measures the distance to the subject. The contrast AF to jump directly to the right place, and there do precision work. Only the so-called "Speed Priority Continuous mode", the NEX-5R -- leaves only a phase detection system, the conversion is done automatically. This will also be very fast moving subjects can be captured in extremely sharp images with up to ten frames per second.
If you want to record more frames per second, with the video function of the NEX-5R well served. The camera has its first new automatic shutter lag in low light conditions and shooting indoors extends the exposure time. In order to succeed, with the NEX-5R even at twilight filming brighter than comparable cameras.
The NEX-5R with the dimensions of 110.8 x 58.8 x 38.9 mm and an operational weight of approximately 269g is including the lens SEL-1855 in black, silver or white, probably from October 2012 for 749, - Euro offered commercially.
Availability: October 2012