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# 10 fps continuous shooting Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity 16MP APS-C sensor Sony NEX-6L/B Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens and 3-Inch LED (Black) (OLD MODEL)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** € 18.17
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## Summary

> 📷 Elevate your visual storytelling—capture, create, connect!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony NEX-6L/B Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens and 3-Inch LED (Black) (OLD MODEL) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** € 18.17 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1142542-sony-nex-6l-b-mirrorless-digital-camera-with-16-50mm)

## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Wi-Fi Sharing:** Instantly connect and share your masterpieces with your social circle—stay ahead in the visual storytelling game.
- • **Hybrid Autofocus Precision:** Experience razor-sharp focus with advanced contrast and phase detection for flawless shots every time.
- • **Pro-grade 16MP APS-C Sensor:** Capture stunningly detailed images with professional clarity and vibrant color depth.
- • **Lightning-fast 10 fps Burst Mode:** Never miss a moment—shoot action-packed sequences with ultra-smooth continuous shooting.
- • **Versatile 3-inch Articulated LCD:** Frame your perfect shot from any angle with a high-res tilting screen that adapts to your creative flow.

## Overview

The Sony NEX-6L/B Mirrorless Digital Camera combines a powerful 16MP APS-C CMOS sensor with a 16-50mm power zoom lens, delivering professional-quality images and Full HD 1080p video. Its hybrid autofocus system and 10 fps continuous shooting ensure sharp, dynamic shots, while the 3-inch articulated LED screen and built-in Wi-Fi enable flexible shooting angles and instant sharing. Perfect for millennial professionals seeking a compact yet high-performance camera to elevate their creative content.

## Description

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Review: Amazing Pictures - I debated a lot about whether to go with another point and shoot type device or upgrading. I love the point and shoot's ability to compact down when off and then basically fit into my back pocket. In the end, years of frustration with slightly out of focus pictures told me it was time to upgrade to something more. I thought I was going to buy the 5R, after all it was new, touch screen and amazing reviews were flooding in - but I was worried about no built in flash and the size of the lens included in the 5's kit. (The 5's lens was also getting very good reviews). I ended up checking out the 6 for these two specific reasons - the view finder I felt was a ho hum item for me. The flash was knowing it wasn't going to be the best, but something to be more of a fill flash for the slightly backlit shots was the key. In addition, the amazing compactness of the Power Lens on the 6 was a huge selling point. I have to say I'm not disappointed in the slightest. I don't just drop a grand on a whim, and was nervous, but I received the camera kit on Dec 20th and haven't looked back. I've started to realize that sometimes you can be good, composing shots, etc, and sometimes you can be lucky... Someone was talking about how they got 2000+ photos and still loved the camera... well I took close to 3500 photos over the Christmas holiday (PS a photo program for chewing through as many photos as this baby can take is critical of course). I'm on a fake it till you make it type of strategy with this - while not ever photo is perfect focus, its not the camera's fault but the owners - and I've got nearly 20 to 1 more in focus than our old point and shoot. The ability to instantly (and I mean INSTANTLY) take 10 photos is crazy. I've learned to focus very well for the first - rattle off 5 to 10 (as soon as I can lift my finger), bracket some, and focus bracket some (through the additional apps). We've gotten some gold through this camera and its worth getting them while our kids are young. I do have to say, there is a slight pause on the start up / shut down for the lens to do its thing. I've also noticed that this camera can't do two things at once when shutting off - say you rattle of 10 shots, it will pause you for a few seconds to write (maybe a full 3 seconds) during which time a little red light on the bottom by the battery / SD card slot will be lit. If these were your last shots, and you intended to power off and have the lens retract (to put the cap on and walk for example) it will WAIT for the writing to finish and then retract the lens - no way around it. I don't know why it can't write and retract at the same time - but it can't. The other small grip is actually the Movie record button (it is on the right hand side - about thumb level). In terms of starting the movie record, I have no problems with it, but man I keep forgetting where its at when I want to stop recording... trying to learn and become familiar with it more and remember this. That being said, I've been editing out the last few seconds of the videos I'm taking in order to have them stop where I intended. I will also mention that the weight, size (when on or off), and quality are all amazing. I've been so impressed with this thing. For a step up from a point and shoot, it really does not feel like its taken a bigger foot print at all. It easily fits in my coat pocket and is very light - when people say they don't notice the weight, I totally agree. Overall, as mentioned, as I've used this camera more, I've not regretted my purchase. The apps are great, the camera build quality is great, feels very comfortable in the hand, and the pictures are such an improvement I'll never go back. PS - we use the view finder more than we thought we would too - my wife more than I, but is very helpful in odd light spots.
Review: NEX-6 + Old Nikon Lenses = Great Combination - This is a rather specialized review that I'm writing for people who are interested in using great old Nikon lenses (ca 1960s to 1980s) with their NEX-6. They make an excellent combination and the old Nikon lenses can be obtained for relatively cheap. What I have to say my be true for other lenses such as Canon but I have no experience with them. NEX-6 REVIEW It's an excellent camera. I was attracted to it because of its low light capability and it's viewfinder. Both are excellent. I can usually shoot at ISO 3200 if I need to and get good results. The viewfinder is big and bright and I would not consider a high-end camera without a viable viewfinder, especially when using old lenses. I think the software is horrible. It is poorly organized and some functions are named so that you would never know what the function is unless you dig into the documentation. I would not recommend this camera for a novice. Overall I rate it at four stars. WHY OLD LENSES? Actually, I found out that I could use an old Nikon 50mm f/2 lens I had that's close to 50 years old. So I gave it a shot and it worked great. Everything is done manually and I find that improves my photography because I actually get to think about what I'm doing. With the NEX-6's 1.5 crop factor the 50mm is equivalent to 75mm for a 35mm format. This lens has become my favorite lens, again. Once I realized the 50mm worked so well I was hooked. I soon discovered that I could acquire some of the best lenses Nikon ever made at low cost. I probably went a little overboard but now I have a great collection of six Nikon prime lenses ranging from a 20mm f/2.8 to a 200mm f/f4. I even purchased an 80-200mm zoom that's built like, and weighs like a tank. The total cost of five lenses I purchased was $500. I believe the equivalent optical power in new lenses would cost thousands. WHAT YOU GIVE UP You give up autofocus, anti-shake, and many other automatic capabilities. But you don;t give up everything and not the ones that I think could the most for the quality of your photos. With a Nikon lens mounted you basically have a limited functioning camera and a lens. The rest is up to you, the photographer. You also sacrifice having the lightest weight and compact camera and lens. The Nikon lenses are known for their rugged metal construction and so they are heavier than today's lenses. If you only want to aim your camera and press the shutter I would not recommend this path. You can stop reading now. PICKING LENSES The lenses I go for are the Nikon's made anywhere from the 60's through the 80's. They are either "AI" or non-AI (older are non-AI). You can read about AI on Ken Rockwell's site mentioned next. Basically, to AI or not makes no difference on the NEX-6 in and of itself. However, AI lens may have higher resale value but they generally cost more. There is an excellent web site by Ken Rockwell. Do a Google search and you will find it. Ken has reviewed just about every Nikon lens ever made, in fact it may be all for all I know. Although his reviews are based on all-Nikon shooting (camera + lens), I found the reviews to be very helpful, allowing me to select the lenses I wanted to hunt for (which turns out to be easy, more below. He has separate pages for the best and worst lenses and he explains his reasoning. Call me crazy, but I focused on the best lenses. Do not purchase "G" lenses. I have not used any but I think they have a different mount than all the others and I have been told they won't work. THE SECRET SAUCE In order to use the lenses on an NEX-6 you need a lens adapter. I chose the Nikon Lens to Sony NEX E-Mount Camera Mount Adapter which is about $15 on desertcart. It gets the job done. But because I was committed to using the old lenses I decided to purchase an adapter for each lens which obviously adds some cost. But I wanted the convenience of having the adapter+lens combination as a single unit to make it quick and easy to mount the lens. Attach a lens. Then turn on Peaking which allows you to make precise manual focusing adjustments by highlighting the edges that are in focus in your choice of three colors (white, red, or yellow). I wouldn't even consider old lenses on a modern camera unless there was something comparable to the Peaking technology. Go to Setup Go to Peaking Level and select a level. I like medium. Go to Peaking Color and select a color. I like red. In order to use your Nikon lens you have to go into the menu system again and change a menu setting, which has a name that sounds like nothing of what it does. Go to Setup Go to "Release w/o Lens' Set it to "Enable" The camera will now work with non-Sony lenses like Nikons. When you switch the lens back to a Sony E-mount lens change the Release w/o Lens setting to "Disable". I also set "Menu Start" in Setup to Previous so that I can quickly get back to Release w/o Lens when that was the last setting I changed and I want to use my E-Mount lens. USING THE LENSES Like I said, everything is manual. I'm still experimenting with exposure combinations but there is a way to use the lens that works well for me under many lighting conditions. I set the ISO to auto. Auto ISO on the NEX-6 will not go over 3200 so that's fine for me. I set to S for shutter speed control and usually set the speed for the conditions while being careful to follow a rule of thumb of having a shutter speed set to a value that is at 1.5X the focal length of the lens to minimize motion blur in hand held shots. For example, with the 50mm lens, 1.5x is 75. So I want the shutter speed faster, usually 1/100 of a second or faster. With those settings I am free to pay attention to f-stop knowing that the ISO will auto adjust as needed. This is evident in the viewfinder because you can see the final exposure and see if it looks right to you. Mostly it does unless it is very bright or very dark. Then more shutter speed and aperture adjustment is needed. With the shutter speed set I then make the manual aperture setting the focus of my attention. For great Bokeh with the 50mm lens I'll shoot wide open at f/2. ACQUIRING LENSES Once I have decided which lens I want I'll shop on eBay. I haven't found a lens that isn't available there. By doing a search you will quickly get a sense for what a reasonable price range is. If you want to bid you may wind up getting a phenomenal lens at a great price. Me, I'm the impatient type so I purchased all my lenses as "but it now". But there are some very specific things I look for in a lens and seller. 1. The rating of the seller. I stick with 99+% buyer feedback. And there are many that fit that. 2. Returns. I want a seller that has at least a 14 day return policy. If no returns I move on. 3. Lens description--I read descriptions carefully to see if that's what I want. The good sellers will have good descriptions and lots of photos. 4. Cost--I look for a price that's acceptable to me for the lens. The prices can vary widely to unreasonably low for a lens that has problems, to unreasonably high by sellers who I suppose want to prey on the naive buyer . But like I said, with a little bit of comparison shopping it becomes pretty easy to tell what fair price is. For example, the 50mm f/2 Nikkor AI or pre-AI, a terrific lens, can currently be had for about $50 (But It Now), or less in an auction. 5. Shipping--I look for free shipping or up to about $10. There are overseas sellers and their shipping will stand out as being much higher, $20, $30, or more. I stick with US sellers. I did buy one lens off of Craig's list and that worked out great. The seller was nearby, a delightful person, and a professional photographer who gave me some photography tips. THAT lens is a Nikkor 20mm (30 mm on the NEX-6) f/2.8. It is my most expensive lens at $200 but $100 or more dollars cheaper then if I purchased it on eBay. When I get the lens I test it. I make sure everything moves okay and that's generally smooth as silk like Nikon lenses usually are. Then I do some shooting test. They will include a shot or two at a clear part of the sky or cloudy sky, stopped down as far as the lens will go, f/22 for my lenses. This type of shot will bring out lens imperfections such as scratches or other problems. The lenses I got all checked out great except for one lens that had very noticeable spots in the viewfinder with the lens stopped down. But I couldn't see anything on the lens so I blew on the sensor. That fixed the spots. It was dust on the sensor. The honest vendors will state the condition of the lens. I purchased a couple of lenses where the seller said there was a mild scratch in the coating. When I got the lens I thought the problems were overstated because I could not see anything. But I appreciated the honesty. The lens tests look fine to me so I kept the lenses. My lenses test always includes transferring the images to the computer and carefully examining the images for problems. They have all passed with flying colors. I did return one lens because it had a built in lens shade and the paint was peeling somewhat. The peeling was visible in the sellers pictures but in person I know it would continue to bother me aesthetically although the lens tested fine. The seller took it back, no questions asked and made the process very easy. CONCLUSION I have tried to bring out the main things that are important to me and what I've learned about using a state-of-the-art NEX-6 with old, high quality Nikon lenses. I don't claim to be a photo expert but I have been a life-long amateur photographer. I'm also sure there are people who would say why this route is a really dumb idea. Ken Rockwell for one is a big fan of auto everything. I might be too if I had really deep pockets. This way I can have the enjoyment of bringing great variety and optical quality to my photography at prices I can afford. And like I said, I think going manual with a quality prime lens makes me a better photographer.

## Features

- 16MP APS-C CMOS sensor
- 10 frames per second continuous shooting
- Hybrid contrast and on-sensor phase detect AF
- ISO 100-25600
- 1080/60p HD video (AVCHD format)
- 3.0 inch articulated LCD with 921,000 dots
- Built-in 2,359,000 dot OLED viewfinder
- Raw and Raw + JPEG shooting
- Built-in flash with hot shoe
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo card slot

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0096W1OKS |
| Aperture modes | F2.8-F5.6 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.27:1 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Hybrid |
| Autofocus Points | 99 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #128,497 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #369 in Mirrorless Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 14 Bit |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Camera Kit |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 16-50mm standard zoom lens with maximum aperture of f/3.5 for good low light performance, no optical image stabilization. |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Wi-Fi enabled devices, External storage devices (SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo) |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony E (NEX), Sony FE |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Continuous Shooting | 10 frames_per_second |
| Crop Mode | true |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 339 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 960 x 540 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 921000 |
| Display Type | LED-backlit |
| Dots Per Screen | 921000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Manual |
| File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW (SRW), MPO |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 10 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On/Fill, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec |
| Focal Length Description | 16-50 Millimeters |
| Focus Features | Contrast Detection |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Generation | 6 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242856769 |
| HDMI Type | Type C Mini HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDHC, SDXC |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Item Weight | 12.16 ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Construction | Internal Focusing |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NEX6L/B |
| Maximum Aperture | 36 f_stop |
| Maximum Focal Length | 7.5 centimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 16.1 mp |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Model Name | Sony NEX-6L |
| Model Number | NEX6L/B |
| Model Series | NEX |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Optical Zoom | 3 x |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 40.5 millimeters |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16 mp |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 66.8 degrees |
| Screen Size | 3 inches |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 6 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic, Sports, Movie, Manual |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Anti-Shake |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
| Supported File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW (SRW), MPO |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW, MPO |
| Total Still Resolution | 16 mp |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| UPC | 027242856769 |
| Video Output | AVCHD |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.09x |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Write Speed | 10 fps |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 1.27:1
- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony E (NEX), Sony FE
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** No
- **Maximum Aperture:** 36 f_stop
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 7.5 centimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 3 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW (SRW), MPO

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How portable is this camera? compared to the Sony RX-100M II for instance?**
A: The NEX-6 with the 16-50 motorized, collapsing lens is small enough to fit into a generous coat pocket, albeit a bit awkwardly. It worked ok for me on vacation, but coat pockets aren't padded, so there was always the chance of knocking the camera into hard surfaces through the coat pocket. The RX-100s are around half the thickness, not only thinner, but also a tad smaller in height and width. The RX-100m II can easily fit into an inside coat pocket. Or a small, fairly unobtrusive belt pouch, a much smaller one than the NEX-6 requires.NEX 6 **without a lens**: 120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69″)with the 16-50 lens it is 2.75" thick, add a clear UV filter, lens cap and the Electronic viewfinder hood and it is about 3.375" thick.RX-100M: 102 x 58 x 38 mm (4.00 x 2.29 x 1.51″) - way thinner and lighter.The RX-100s are great. I chose the NEX because I decided to go with a more general purpose camera with an articulated screen and built-in electronic viewfinder. Now that the RX100m II is available with WiFi, I would have chosen it for its compact size and excellent feature set. WiFi enables you to use your smart phone as an external remote with live preview.

**Q: How does it compare to the NEX 5R in terms of value?  It seems like the addition of viewfinder, and slight lens upgrade would make it worthwhile.**
A: When it comes to actually making great photos, there simply is no comparison. Don't get me wrong- the 5R is a great camera. But without a viewfinder and the ability to optimally brace your elbows against your body as you watch your subject through the viewfinder and s-q-u-e-e-z-e the shutter, it is difficult to get good shots.The NEX-6 with the 16-50mm zoom is the closest you will get to the quality of image you would get from a DSLR - but in a package you can stuff into a jacket pocket. There are many people who buy the 5R, and then realize it's difficult seeing the LCD screen in bright daylight. They then have to invest in the optional EVF, which drives the whole package higher than if they just bought the NEX-6 to begin with.

**Q: What exactly comes in the box?  It's not clear to me, other than the camera body and lens!  Thanks!**
A: Camera Body, Lens, Lens Cap, Battery, Power cord/USB cord, neck strap, software CD, and instruction manual.

**Q: Compared to the 5R, the 6 has an EVF and built-in flash - is this worth the extra cost?**
A: It really depends if you like using a viewfinder or if you don't care about it. I like using a viewfinder and I will be buying the NEX6 over the NEX5. Built in flash might help sometimes so that's a plus too. I think NEX5 doesn't have a hotshoe either, so thinking about the future, the NEX6 is worth the extra

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Pictures
*by J***B on January 8, 2013*

I debated a lot about whether to go with another point and shoot type device or upgrading. I love the point and shoot's ability to compact down when off and then basically fit into my back pocket. In the end, years of frustration with slightly out of focus pictures told me it was time to upgrade to something more. I thought I was going to buy the 5R, after all it was new, touch screen and amazing reviews were flooding in - but I was worried about no built in flash and the size of the lens included in the 5's kit. (The 5's lens was also getting very good reviews). I ended up checking out the 6 for these two specific reasons - the view finder I felt was a ho hum item for me. The flash was knowing it wasn't going to be the best, but something to be more of a fill flash for the slightly backlit shots was the key. In addition, the amazing compactness of the Power Lens on the 6 was a huge selling point. I have to say I'm not disappointed in the slightest. I don't just drop a grand on a whim, and was nervous, but I received the camera kit on Dec 20th and haven't looked back. I've started to realize that sometimes you can be good, composing shots, etc, and sometimes you can be lucky... Someone was talking about how they got 2000+ photos and still loved the camera... well I took close to 3500 photos over the Christmas holiday (PS a photo program for chewing through as many photos as this baby can take is critical of course). I'm on a fake it till you make it type of strategy with this - while not ever photo is perfect focus, its not the camera's fault but the owners - and I've got nearly 20 to 1 more in focus than our old point and shoot. The ability to instantly (and I mean INSTANTLY) take 10 photos is crazy. I've learned to focus very well for the first - rattle off 5 to 10 (as soon as I can lift my finger), bracket some, and focus bracket some (through the additional apps). We've gotten some gold through this camera and its worth getting them while our kids are young. I do have to say, there is a slight pause on the start up / shut down for the lens to do its thing. I've also noticed that this camera can't do two things at once when shutting off - say you rattle of 10 shots, it will pause you for a few seconds to write (maybe a full 3 seconds) during which time a little red light on the bottom by the battery / SD card slot will be lit. If these were your last shots, and you intended to power off and have the lens retract (to put the cap on and walk for example) it will WAIT for the writing to finish and then retract the lens - no way around it. I don't know why it can't write and retract at the same time - but it can't. The other small grip is actually the Movie record button (it is on the right hand side - about thumb level). In terms of starting the movie record, I have no problems with it, but man I keep forgetting where its at when I want to stop recording... trying to learn and become familiar with it more and remember this. That being said, I've been editing out the last few seconds of the videos I'm taking in order to have them stop where I intended. I will also mention that the weight, size (when on or off), and quality are all amazing. I've been so impressed with this thing. For a step up from a point and shoot, it really does not feel like its taken a bigger foot print at all. It easily fits in my coat pocket and is very light - when people say they don't notice the weight, I totally agree. Overall, as mentioned, as I've used this camera more, I've not regretted my purchase. The apps are great, the camera build quality is great, feels very comfortable in the hand, and the pictures are such an improvement I'll never go back. PS - we use the view finder more than we thought we would too - my wife more than I, but is very helpful in odd light spots.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ NEX-6 + Old Nikon Lenses = Great Combination
*by J***R on August 10, 2013*

This is a rather specialized review that I'm writing for people who are interested in using great old Nikon lenses (ca 1960s to 1980s) with their NEX-6. They make an excellent combination and the old Nikon lenses can be obtained for relatively cheap. What I have to say my be true for other lenses such as Canon but I have no experience with them. NEX-6 REVIEW It's an excellent camera. I was attracted to it because of its low light capability and it's viewfinder. Both are excellent. I can usually shoot at ISO 3200 if I need to and get good results. The viewfinder is big and bright and I would not consider a high-end camera without a viable viewfinder, especially when using old lenses. I think the software is horrible. It is poorly organized and some functions are named so that you would never know what the function is unless you dig into the documentation. I would not recommend this camera for a novice. Overall I rate it at four stars. WHY OLD LENSES? Actually, I found out that I could use an old Nikon 50mm f/2 lens I had that's close to 50 years old. So I gave it a shot and it worked great. Everything is done manually and I find that improves my photography because I actually get to think about what I'm doing. With the NEX-6's 1.5 crop factor the 50mm is equivalent to 75mm for a 35mm format. This lens has become my favorite lens, again. Once I realized the 50mm worked so well I was hooked. I soon discovered that I could acquire some of the best lenses Nikon ever made at low cost. I probably went a little overboard but now I have a great collection of six Nikon prime lenses ranging from a 20mm f/2.8 to a 200mm f/f4. I even purchased an 80-200mm zoom that's built like, and weighs like a tank. The total cost of five lenses I purchased was $500. I believe the equivalent optical power in new lenses would cost thousands. WHAT YOU GIVE UP You give up autofocus, anti-shake, and many other automatic capabilities. But you don;t give up everything and not the ones that I think could the most for the quality of your photos. With a Nikon lens mounted you basically have a limited functioning camera and a lens. The rest is up to you, the photographer. You also sacrifice having the lightest weight and compact camera and lens. The Nikon lenses are known for their rugged metal construction and so they are heavier than today's lenses. If you only want to aim your camera and press the shutter I would not recommend this path. You can stop reading now. PICKING LENSES The lenses I go for are the Nikon's made anywhere from the 60's through the 80's. They are either "AI" or non-AI (older are non-AI). You can read about AI on Ken Rockwell's site mentioned next. Basically, to AI or not makes no difference on the NEX-6 in and of itself. However, AI lens may have higher resale value but they generally cost more. There is an excellent web site by Ken Rockwell. Do a Google search and you will find it. Ken has reviewed just about every Nikon lens ever made, in fact it may be all for all I know. Although his reviews are based on all-Nikon shooting (camera + lens), I found the reviews to be very helpful, allowing me to select the lenses I wanted to hunt for (which turns out to be easy, more below. He has separate pages for the best and worst lenses and he explains his reasoning. Call me crazy, but I focused on the best lenses. Do not purchase "G" lenses. I have not used any but I think they have a different mount than all the others and I have been told they won't work. THE SECRET SAUCE In order to use the lenses on an NEX-6 you need a lens adapter. I chose the Nikon Lens to Sony NEX E-Mount Camera Mount Adapter which is about $15 on Amazon. It gets the job done. But because I was committed to using the old lenses I decided to purchase an adapter for each lens which obviously adds some cost. But I wanted the convenience of having the adapter+lens combination as a single unit to make it quick and easy to mount the lens. Attach a lens. Then turn on Peaking which allows you to make precise manual focusing adjustments by highlighting the edges that are in focus in your choice of three colors (white, red, or yellow). I wouldn't even consider old lenses on a modern camera unless there was something comparable to the Peaking technology. Go to Setup Go to Peaking Level and select a level. I like medium. Go to Peaking Color and select a color. I like red. In order to use your Nikon lens you have to go into the menu system again and change a menu setting, which has a name that sounds like nothing of what it does. Go to Setup Go to "Release w/o Lens' Set it to "Enable" The camera will now work with non-Sony lenses like Nikons. When you switch the lens back to a Sony E-mount lens change the Release w/o Lens setting to "Disable". I also set "Menu Start" in Setup to Previous so that I can quickly get back to Release w/o Lens when that was the last setting I changed and I want to use my E-Mount lens. USING THE LENSES Like I said, everything is manual. I'm still experimenting with exposure combinations but there is a way to use the lens that works well for me under many lighting conditions. I set the ISO to auto. Auto ISO on the NEX-6 will not go over 3200 so that's fine for me. I set to S for shutter speed control and usually set the speed for the conditions while being careful to follow a rule of thumb of having a shutter speed set to a value that is at 1.5X the focal length of the lens to minimize motion blur in hand held shots. For example, with the 50mm lens, 1.5x is 75. So I want the shutter speed faster, usually 1/100 of a second or faster. With those settings I am free to pay attention to f-stop knowing that the ISO will auto adjust as needed. This is evident in the viewfinder because you can see the final exposure and see if it looks right to you. Mostly it does unless it is very bright or very dark. Then more shutter speed and aperture adjustment is needed. With the shutter speed set I then make the manual aperture setting the focus of my attention. For great Bokeh with the 50mm lens I'll shoot wide open at f/2. ACQUIRING LENSES Once I have decided which lens I want I'll shop on eBay. I haven't found a lens that isn't available there. By doing a search you will quickly get a sense for what a reasonable price range is. If you want to bid you may wind up getting a phenomenal lens at a great price. Me, I'm the impatient type so I purchased all my lenses as "but it now". But there are some very specific things I look for in a lens and seller. 1. The rating of the seller. I stick with 99+% buyer feedback. And there are many that fit that. 2. Returns. I want a seller that has at least a 14 day return policy. If no returns I move on. 3. Lens description--I read descriptions carefully to see if that's what I want. The good sellers will have good descriptions and lots of photos. 4. Cost--I look for a price that's acceptable to me for the lens. The prices can vary widely to unreasonably low for a lens that has problems, to unreasonably high by sellers who I suppose want to prey on the naive buyer . But like I said, with a little bit of comparison shopping it becomes pretty easy to tell what fair price is. For example, the 50mm f/2 Nikkor AI or pre-AI, a terrific lens, can currently be had for about $50 (But It Now), or less in an auction. 5. Shipping--I look for free shipping or up to about $10. There are overseas sellers and their shipping will stand out as being much higher, $20, $30, or more. I stick with US sellers. I did buy one lens off of Craig's list and that worked out great. The seller was nearby, a delightful person, and a professional photographer who gave me some photography tips. THAT lens is a Nikkor 20mm (30 mm on the NEX-6) f/2.8. It is my most expensive lens at $200 but $100 or more dollars cheaper then if I purchased it on eBay. When I get the lens I test it. I make sure everything moves okay and that's generally smooth as silk like Nikon lenses usually are. Then I do some shooting test. They will include a shot or two at a clear part of the sky or cloudy sky, stopped down as far as the lens will go, f/22 for my lenses. This type of shot will bring out lens imperfections such as scratches or other problems. The lenses I got all checked out great except for one lens that had very noticeable spots in the viewfinder with the lens stopped down. But I couldn't see anything on the lens so I blew on the sensor. That fixed the spots. It was dust on the sensor. The honest vendors will state the condition of the lens. I purchased a couple of lenses where the seller said there was a mild scratch in the coating. When I got the lens I thought the problems were overstated because I could not see anything. But I appreciated the honesty. The lens tests look fine to me so I kept the lenses. My lenses test always includes transferring the images to the computer and carefully examining the images for problems. They have all passed with flying colors. I did return one lens because it had a built in lens shade and the paint was peeling somewhat. The peeling was visible in the sellers pictures but in person I know it would continue to bother me aesthetically although the lens tested fine. The seller took it back, no questions asked and made the process very easy. CONCLUSION I have tried to bring out the main things that are important to me and what I've learned about using a state-of-the-art NEX-6 with old, high quality Nikon lenses. I don't claim to be a photo expert but I have been a life-long amateur photographer. I'm also sure there are people who would say why this route is a really dumb idea. Ken Rockwell for one is a big fan of auto everything. I might be too if I had really deep pockets. This way I can have the enjoyment of bringing great variety and optical quality to my photography at prices I can afford. And like I said, I think going manual with a quality prime lens makes me a better photographer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Switched from DSLR for this NEX and I will never look back
*by J***B on November 29, 2012*

To make it short, as there's detailed good reviews over here, I've been using a Nikon D90 for almost 4 years and loved this camera very much. When I decided it's time to update, compactness was my first priority but with minimal loss in the quality and the usability. Well, after almost 3 weeks with the NEX6, I can confirm that image quality is definitely there, especially in JPEG. With raw, as the kit lens has clearly visible vignetting and distortion especially at 16mm, you need either the Sony image data converter (excellent for automatic correction) or Lightroom with a profile. But IMO this is only needed for delicate situations (high contrast, use of very high ISO, lots of dynamic range). JPEG are really excellent for most occasions. (I know other people swear only by RAW, they probably should skip the 16-50). High ISO performance is good, 1600 is usable straight out of camera, and 6400 is not that bad after Lightroom correction. As for usability, it's not yet as good as an advanced/expert DSLR. I like how the rear dial can be used for multiple functions and replaces few buttons (ISO, exposure compensation and drive mode) but it requires a 3-step operation instead of 2 with physical buttons. AF speed and accuracy is good, almost as good as in a DSLR except for moving subjects and low light. But few seconds delay for focusing is not a big deal if you're not shooting action. The Fn button is a life savior to change a lot of settings (e.g. AF and metering modes) without diving in the awful menu. To sum it up, I would consider that what we lose in ease and speed of settings is largely compensated by the compactness of this camera when the 16-50 is mounted. It fits in large pockets, you can carry it on your shoulder a whole day and you won't feel it. If you need other lenses, you can put them in any pocket. I have the promising 35mm f/1.8 on order and I'm currently using the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G and the Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 via an adapter. Manual focusing is easy with focus peaking and magnification, although it requires several seconds to achieve. Ah yes, the EVF is really nice, and I'm already used to it. The image is as large as in a Full frame DSLR, and the possibility to preview the image that will be captured is a very convenient feature that compensates the lack of "reality" that is lost compared to an optical viewfinder. After all, what's the point of direct view through the optical viewfinder if the sensor will not capture it as we see it? Higly recommended for DSLR shooters that look for a compact and very capable camera.

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