SONY CAMERAS

[ SONY NEX-7 SYSTEM ]

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CAMERA: Sony NEX-7
SONY LENSES: 18-55/3.5-5.6 OSS, 55-210/4.5-6.3 OSS
ZEISS LENS: Vario T 16-70/4 ZA OSS

The Sony NEX-7 will always hold a special place in my heart—it was my first mirrorless camera and an actual turning point in how I approached photography. I captured some fantastic images with it, but more importantly, it made me rethink my dependence on DSLRs. After reading glowing reviews of the Fujifilm X-Pro2, I decided to rent one and instantly connected with its rangefinder-style design and tactile aperture-ringed lenses. It wasn’t long before I bought my own. When that happened, I donated the NEX-7 to a local arts agency, hoping someone else might find the same inspiration it gave me. Even though Sony cameras have come a long way since the NEX-7, much like the classic Nikon F3, that camera will always be dear to me—it was a game-changer. But along the way, I discovered that the Fujifilm APS-C mirrorless system was where I truly felt at home.

That said, I’m now considering adding a full-frame 60MP Sony to my gear—specifically for digitizing work. While my Fujifilm and Hasselblad systems serve me well in many areas, a full-frame Sony could find its place on my copy stand. Why Sony? Three main reasons: (1) I want an autofocus macro lens for efficiency and precision, (2) Hasselblad’s macro option for the CFV II 50c reportedly hunts focus too much and is far too expensive for something that often needs to be focused manually anyway, and (3) Fujifilm’s sensor, while excellent, is smaller than ideal for high-resolution film scanning—especially for large formats like 4×5. It’s okay for web graphics, but for serious work, I need both the pixel count and sensor size. Time will tell which direction I’ll go, but if I do invest in a new camera and lens specifically for digitizing, it looks like I might be returning to Sony. Especially desirable is their high-resolution multi-shot mode for copy work.

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