The Accessories Of The Sony NEX

The official introduction of the Sony NEX-3 and NEX-5 (APS-C) interchangeable-lens cameras rocked the photography world last week with its slick design, thin exterior and light weight. How can it not be droolworthy when the first version packs so much power in practically the same (body) size as a point and shoot camera? The feedback to Sony’s new camera system was overwhelmingly positive, and many found the NEX system to be better in specifications and appearance than competing interchangeable-lens cameras from Samsung, Panasonic and Olympus.

Please also read our informative post, “The Lenses Of The Sony NEX.”

The new NEX (E-mount) interchangeable lens cameras have a wide range of accessories including stylish body cases, external optical viewfinder for easier subject framing, stereo microphone for video shooting, and rechargeable battery packs.

The all encompassing Accessory Kit (ACC-FWCA), seen above, allows you to carry your camera with you wherever you go. Includes a battery, wrapping cloth, cross-body style shoulder strap and lens cap holder.

The AC Adapter (AC-PW20) provides your camera with an uninterrupted power supply for extended indoor shooting and viewing, and can be used worldwide (100-240V, 50/60Hz).

Be sure your camera is always ready to capture the shot with an additional rechargeable battery (W series, NP-FW50, 1080mAh). It’s compact and lightweight, and provides extended movie/photo shooting.

Sony has also given NEX users the option of buying a Stereo Microphone (ECM-SST1), which records crisp, clear audio and makes your videos more impressive. It’s compact, and easy to carry and powered directly from the camera. You mount it on the Smart Accessory Terminal, and has user-selectable audio coverage for single speaker or group conversations.

From SonyStyle: Compose your shots with more accuracy using an optical viewfinder. Designed for use with your α NEX-3 or NEX-5 camera, the FDA-SV1 viewfinder offers a great alternative to composing your shots on the LCD. This optical viewfinder with all glass lenses provides clear and sharp images even in the corners. There’s also multi-coating on the glass to reduce reflections.

Don’t think Sony would release such a fancy camera without a LCD Protection Cover (PCK-LH1EM). This hard transparent cover keeps the LCD of your camera free from unwanted scratches, dust and debris. This could be a must-have for those of you carrying your camera around in active use situations.

Also available is the more conventional easy to apply LCD Screen Protector (PCK-LS1EM). This transparent film is anti-reflective for better viewing the LCD under direct light, and protects the screen from dust and scratches.

Exclusively for NEX-5 is the Black (LCS-EMB1A/B), White (LCS-EMB1A/W), and Brown (LCS-EMB1A/T) genuine leather Body Case, which makes it easy to enjoy the portability of the NEX series in style. It can be used with compatible lens jacket and shoulder strap.

Here is the alternative NEX-3 version of the Black (LCS-EMB2A/B), White (LCS-EMB2A/W), Red (LCS-EMB2A/R), and Brown (LCS-EMB2A/T) genuine leather Body Case, which makes it easy to enjoy the portability of the NEX series in style. It can be used with compatible lens jacket and shoulder strap.

Next up we have the genuine leather Lens Jacket for the NEX-5, available in Black (LCS-EML1A/B), White (LCS-EML1A/W), Red (LCS-EML1A/R), Brown (LCS-EML1A/T) which is a color-coordinated lens jacket that makes it to enjoy the portability of the NEX-5 in style. It protects your lens from scratches and dust, and is suitable to use with the SEL16F28 lens.

Alternatively there is a genuine leather lens Jacket for the NEX-3, available in Black (LCS-EML2A/B), White (LCS-EML2A/W), Red (LCS-EML2A/R), Brown (LCS-EML2A/T) which is a color-coordinated lens jacket that makes it to enjoy the portability of the NEX-3 in style. It protects your lens from scratches and dust, and is suitable to use with the SEL16F28 lens.

And finally, we have the shoulder strap available in Black (STP-XH1/B), White (STP-XH1/W), Red (STP-XH1/R) and Brown (STP-XH1/T).