Didn’t wanna write this post wan.
Cos it means I have to return this T___T
The Sony NEX-C3.
*heart breaks
Gone are the days when the average digicam was enough for self obsessed vainpots like me to camwhore with. Now all my friends are carrying big DSLRs and semi pro cameras that take crazy photos. Because size matters wtf *feels peer pressure
Honestly theres nothing wrong with my old Cybershot and it still takes great photos. But I itchy backside was thinking of getting a more high spec camera because I jelly at all the amazing photos my friends were taking.
(don’t ask)
But then I tried using Bobo’s camera in Bangkok and I realized that there are too many controls to adjust that I didn’t know how to use semi pro cameras to the maximum -_- Contrary to (my parents’) popular belief that I am a blogger and thus very good with technology, I am actually horrendous with gadgets (ie the type of person who will pull my computer plug in a panic if anything goes wrong with it)
So this here’s my review. Why I like the NEX-C3 so much is that besides the great photos, it is very very easy to use.
Everything is spelled out in very simple terms and big font wtf.
For example, instead of telling me aperture or ISO or dunno what, the camera tells me I can blur background or so only my face is clear, or defocus so everything is in sharp detail.
Or it asks me whether I want warm or cool colored photo. Or retro look or pop look. All words I understand! Very easy to adjust brightness and photo tones too.
A setting called Picture Effect is where the Retro or Pop Color filter comes in. Other choices are Partial Color, High Contrast, Toy Camera and Soft Skin (very essential the older you get).
(Source of both pictures above)
Camera tutors me to take more skilled hipster photos too.
Camera also has a swivel screen for taking pictures at tricky angles. My only wish is that the screen would swivel out more so you can see yourself when you camwhore.
Time to show you test photos!
Brought it to an outing at Janda Baik. I have friends! Actually they’re my colleagues #foreveralone
Pop color mode! The view from our bungalow.
Tried out the Sweep Panaroma mode to show you the whole view (signature of Sony cameras) But the NEX-C3 now can take panaroma shots in 3D! Means if you hook it up to your 3D TV you get to see your pictures in 3D.
Partial color mode. I chose green obviously.
Sorry if you’re eating. We found a lizard in the room *shudder. Its tail broke off when we caught it *collapses
Another view of the sky.
Then I took the camera indoors.
My unfurnished house. Hi Ooib! (this was Toy Camera mode – see darkened edges)
Trying out the soft skin mode for the first time.
My equally unfurnished room. We’re living like hobos now. Next time I do house intro post!
Retro mode. My favorites were Retro…
And Toy Camera. (super love how the camera automatically focuses on my face)
Just to show you different modes in comparison!
Toy cam.
Retro.
Pop color
High key
Partial color.
Soft skin again. Also played around with the tone adjustment. This I upped the warmth.
This is the smallest interchangeable lens camera on the market! It’s definitely not as carryable around as a compact camera but to a noob like me the pictures really make up for it <3
I’m a very amateurish photographer so I didn’t feel the need to change lenses or anything. But I swear everyone reading this is better at photography than me so you guys obviously have the option of getting more cool lenses. I heard got fish eye lens also.
Ohai Dug. (Toy Camera for toys!)
What’s up Stitch and Shellie May wtf.
Sorry ah camwhore a bit first. Desperately want to edit photos to block out bathroom background so I don’t look so kampong but refrained to show you true quality of photos.
Conclusion: I love it! Any child can simply click and still come out with good photos without much adjustment cos the camera is smart enough to do it itself. But if you want better adjusted photos, the camera gives you the capability to do so. So If you’re looking for an idiot proof camera that takes awesome professional looking DSLR type photos, this is the camera for you!
Pros:
Get to pretend to be pro and take awesome photos #likeaboss
Makes face prettier
Got pink karer
Cons:
A bit heavy after a while if you camwhore too much
For more info (and possibly a more professional opinion), see the Sony website.
Comments (21)
Gotta comment that the last photo really look like Ayumi Hamasaki. >< Think u get too many of these comments until sien liao hehe.
Really nice camera! don’t you love soft skin mode? You should also look at the Panasonic G Series, too.
That lizard tail is gross!!!!!!!! did it just drop off like really easily and scurried away or ??
if the camera is so great, so why do you have to return it? is that any cons agains it? or you borrowed it from some one and have to return it? *confuse*
awesome cam or not i like your photos! ok defeated the purpose of your post lol
omg…my dream camera~ bundle with macro and fish eye lens n i’ll be a happy camper ^^
wow! it is a great cam!
Oh I didn’t knew sony had 1 mini dslr, I was looking to buy the lumix GF3. Now I have to reconsider somemore this 1 also have soft skin mode!!
Hahaha will there still be anymore bangkok posts? I like viewing them!
babie !! you look like ayumi in all the leopard print top pix~~ damn pretty /beg/beg and barry so handsome here *melts* I feel ashamed to have my bra queen picture together w/ barry’s handsome pic T3T
ahh you look pretty 😀 <3 btw so nice camera D: I CAN HAZZZZ
WOW your floors are super shiny and reflective! cannot wear skirts go your house wtf. or go commando wtf
and barry has clean soles! which means: clean soles + shiny floors = that’s a super bloody powerful floor cleaner you use there wtf.
ps/ i’m very interested in what barry was reading on his lappie to be so deep in thoughts!!! and even put his fingers to his mouth somemore! was he reading something about finger lickin’ good kfc wtf
pps/ i think you look sexy hot with your current sideswept bangs hairstyle!!! did tim go ooooooooh youuuuu sexay laaaaaday when he sees you wtf. keep!!! don’t change!!!
pppppppppppppps/ bai bai!!!!
wah last pic looks like ayumi !!
U look stunning in the last pic! <3
damn nice camera!
damn cute wtf wtf
I love the color, the contrast is soo good!! XD
sooo cool! @_@
How much is the cam?
Wow it really is pretty amazing. I like how pro the shots come out with relative ease. 🙂
jilliancat: aww thanks! hahaha no i never get sien WTF. i think it was the nude lipstick 😀
jamilla: i do love soft skin mode! ive never tried the g series but i didn’t think lumix was that good :X
jay: my friend caught it by the tail so it came off arghhhhhhhh
caren: oh i was loaned the camera so i could do a review on it 🙂
jean: ahahaha actually i don’t think my pic taking skills are really good at all -_-
glow: isit!!! are you getting it!
earnic: yea i know i love it T___T
evangeline: ya i think it’s sony’s first few attempts at dslr!
rene: hahaah yea there will! when i have time wtf
angie: HAHAHAHAH how can you see barry here at all!
pris: you got the camera ah!!!
strawberry: STUPID HAHAHA I LOVE YOUR COMMENTS. if i know ooib, he was probably reading reddit wtf. and no lo! tim just patted my head and called me shorty fml.
fiionx: awwww thanks!
jojo: thank u thank u T_T
ky: yalo i wannnnnnn
ali: thank you wtf wtf
bendan: yea i think sony cameras colors usually come out quite nice!
lyn: if i’m not mistaken i think it’s rm1850 😀
huai bin: ya i know *clutches hb
Huhuhu.. makes me wanna sell off my TX-5 that I bought year ago and get this one instead..
But.. this one cannot go in water right?
Ok.. i still love my TX-5.. just completed paying the EPP ler.. must control myself not to spend money !! 😀