Any known, reliable member wanting to witch a mint 7 for a like new 6 ??

Often, if I want to try something new/expensive (relatively speaking) I get from Amazon so I can return it if it doesn't suit. I know this isn't an answer but might help you decide between the two! I really enjoyed a lot about the 7 and my second copy had much better output and peaking.

 

I understand that it can seem like an abuse of policy but it's otherwise difficult to get the right product sometimes and they do achieve a sale often times. I tend to buy from their warehouse deals section, so products are already considered used. It's not the ideal way but an option

 

Do you mean that there was a large difference between your two NEX-7 samples? Could you elaborate a bit more on that please? Tnx!

 

In the UK you can also buy refurbs and demo stock from Wex, Jessops etc and NEx 7's crop up on there quite frequently. As they are effectively already 'used' it can be a good way to try a camera out without feeling guilty about returning a new one? Might be more of a hassle to return one from France though. I think our distance selling regulations give you 7 days to return without giving a reason but you have to pay the return costs if it's just because you 'changed your mind' rather than a seller fault (item not as described etc).

 

I saw this coming

 

From what I gather, you prefer as much AF speed as possible on those infrequent occasions when you do use AF - the 6 should have at least a slight edge there. (I know that doesn't help with the primal bonding process, but it is something for the other side of the brain to consider. )

If you can be a bit patient, the 7 is due for an update, any day now while the 6 is not. Once there are closeout deals on the 7, that could put you in a much better position for trading up.

I know you are also particular about "handling joy" and IMHO the 7 is all about that. (Oops - was I supposed to be talking you out of this?)

 

Jefenator has a good point, once the NEX7 successor ships you'll see a jump in the number available used and prices SHOULD drop.

 

I dont get it..(and now i am trying to be polite)..You are complaining about the focus speed on nex6 and now you want to trade it against nex7??????????????

 

I can see the appeal of the TriNavi controls. I have read however that the 5n (and by extension the 6) have slightly better control of noise at high ISO. Do you think that would be a problem? If it's not a big difference I should think you'd like the additional control/flexibility.

 

I found with my first NEX 7 that the peaking wasn't particularly sensitive and it was difficult to achieve critical focus. I struggled for a few weeks before calling the company to see if they could offer a repair. At first I thought the 24MP just meant that it would be more difficult to achieve wide open. They offered instant refund, even outside the return period. The 2nd 7 peaked perfectly, not as obvious as the 5n or f3, but certainly well enough that most shots were well focussed. But, the EVF didn't work and there was a strange lag between every shot. Bear in mind that I consistently buy used, ex demo, at a good Price. And, from the same company. I bought a 5n and an a57 that are fab, practically new, but yet to find that perfect 7. I think as store ex demo's they took a beating being the flag ship model.

If possible Claire, I will try another 7. Failing that the 5n and F3 really offer similar IQ for me, at the expense of control. The 7 really is the sexy cool of the NEX family.

 

There is always gonna be a better camera tomorrow..and the day after...
As long as we try to find the best camera we will always miss the real goal..to take pictures!

 

wow now I Nyanis surprised me, you want a nex7? clear, certainly love my nex7, was thinking about changing to nex6 few months ago, but I had not decided yet, anyway I was using the 6 in the Sony store, so don't fascinated me more than 7, the tri-navy killed me... it's so easy to focus or change aperture or speed, finally decided to stay with my nex7.

I hope you can get one soon, I wish you luck.

 

I appreciate the tactile quality of the 7 - feels more like one of the cameras of old than a newer plastic gadget. I also like the tri-nav quite a bit - was out today with an e-mount in full manual and found it to be perfectly friendly. None of that nonsense of having to take my eye away from the finder and hold a button down (like I have to do with my Canon DSLR) just to change aperture. I will be very curious to hear your impression.

 

I have both, and feel your pain. From a practical point of view, I shouldn't KEEP both, but wouldn't be happy until I could use them side-by-side. I have no issue saying the AF on the 7 is better. It is more sure, with less hunting. If the saucers landed in my front yard and I wanted to be sure to get the shot, I'd grab the 7 in an instant over the 6.

...but I'm trying like hell to figure out some way to make a few extra bucks to keep both. A sickness I tell you... a sickness.