Thread: Nex 5n image quality

How is the image quality on the nex 5n? From what i have read it's quite an improvement. Is this true?

Andy, this is supposed to be true. The issue with the Nex cameras was the lenses.
I used my legacy glass with the Nex 5 and to tell the truth, it's unreal. I sold it but realize now that I miss it. So to really probe for a correct answer, one has to keep the lens in the equation. I'll have a GXR in a few days and that camera will eliminate my missing the Nex.
The camera to wait for is the Nex7.
That with the new 24 or legacy glass will be a benchmark camera.
Don

YOU SOLD IT!!!!?

I used to like you.

Don, congrats!
At the moment only the 28mm module is in front of my GXR, the Mount is in backorder. Can't wait to put the Leicalenses in front and test it. Compare to the NEX7 the sensor is really taylormade but we have to wait......
For NEX lens shooters with only a few shots with adapted glass it could be that the 7 is better, as already on paper. The other way round with more or only M-glass it might be contrary. We have time.......and enough hardware...... ;-)

Heather....close your eyes.....
Breathe slowly.... Now think GXR with 28....
I still like you but my wife doesn't...

Bernd. My daughter bought me the body with the 24-72 and the 28mm.
The zoom I'll sell cause I hate zoomies....
The 28 with the APS sensor will be a joy for sure.
I won't use my Leica glass cause I just won't.

Heather...feel better...
Donnie

The key point is that the GXR module is designed with Leica lenses in mind, but the NEX 7 is and will always be an unoptimised compromise. This will particularly show with wideangles.

And now back to the Nex 5n

Andy, have you tried the Nex? I am actually very interested in what you see in your hands at the store. Have they done anything with the interface?... please advise....

I have had a quick play and apart from the menu looking a bit different it's exactly the same. The rear screen is nicer and touch sensitive but it's the IQ that I'm most interested. I have always said that the NEX is superb with a decent lens and it would be interesting to see if the IQ has improved over the old 5.

Andy, I'm thinking the bog change is the 7. When you say the screen is nicer, in what way?
I loved the 5 screen especially on sunny mode. Simply put, it's the best out there.
What say you kind camera shop assistant sir?