Two years ago I purchased a Sony NEX-3 at the same time I wanted to expand my knowledge of photography. All I knew was how to point and shoot. I thought the NEX-3 would be a nice step up from P&S and with interchangable lenses I could grow with the camera as I grew as an amateur/hobbist photographer. Plus the investment wasn't huge if I didn't happen to get bit by the photo bug.
I have been very pleased with the NEX-3 and learned much from using and abusing it. I did purchase 2 additional lenses - the big zoom and recently I bought the 50mm 1.8f prime lens (which takes great portraits).
So I decided it was time to take the next step and purchase a more serious camera. I did consider the Nikon D600 but after factoring the existing investment in E-mount lenses and the addtional cost of the Nikon, plus the size of the NEX-7 ( I really like smaller and lighter ), I bought the Sony.
I should receive it sometime next week and will give you my completely unqualified opinion of it.
I have been very pleased with the NEX-3 and learned much from using and abusing it. I did purchase 2 additional lenses - the big zoom and recently I bought the 50mm 1.8f prime lens (which takes great portraits).
So I decided it was time to take the next step and purchase a more serious camera. I did consider the Nikon D600 but after factoring the existing investment in E-mount lenses and the addtional cost of the Nikon, plus the size of the NEX-7 ( I really like smaller and lighter ), I bought the Sony.
I should receive it sometime next week and will give you my completely unqualified opinion of it.
