Hasselblad Lunar
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | May 7, 1946 in Tokyo, Japan |
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
| Products | Digital cameras, electronics |
| Website | www |
The Sony α NEX-7 is a digital camera introduced by Sony on 24 August 2011. This mirrorless interchangeable lens camera combines a compact design with the sensor size and capabilities typical of an APS-C format model. Aimed at advanced photographers, enthusiasts, and professionals, it was later replaced by the ILCE-6000 (α6000).
Features
Crafted for skilled users, the Sony NEX-7 boasts a 24.3 megapixel APS-C sensor, supports 1920×1080p video recording at 60fps using AVCHD 2, and offers continuous shooting at 10 frames per second. Its chassis is constructed from robust magnesium alloy and includes a 2.4 million dot XGA OLED electronic viewfinder.
Notable specifications include:
- 24 megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor
- ISO sensitivity range from 100 to 16000
- 2.4 million dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
- Electronic first-curtain shutter enabling quicker response times
- Full HD 1080p video capture at 60fps with integrated stereo microphone
- Tilt-capable rear LCD screen
- Built-in flash alongside an alpha hotshoe
- Infrared remote control compatibility
- Input for external microphone connection
Reception
Although its launch was postponed due to the 2011 floods in Thailand, the α NEX-7 garnered widespread praise from critics and consumers alike. In regions such as Hong Kong, it often experienced rapid sell-outs. Prestigious photography sites like DPreview.com and PhotographyBlog awarded it their highest accolades, including the best score ever achieved by an APS-C category camera. Additionally, the α NEX-7 received the 2012 Camera Grand Prix professional catalog award, determined by a panel of 57 industry journalists.
Image quality
At its debut, the Sony α NEX-7 delivered superior image quality compared to other mirrorless interchangeable-lens compact cameras evaluated by DxO Labs, establishing itself as Sony’s leading APS-C sensor model. Its DxOMark rating of 81 exceeded that of the Sony α65 (74) and α77 (78), placing it on par with DSLR competitors like the Nikon D7000 (80) and Pentax K-5 (82).
Hasselblad Lunar
In September 2012, Hasselblad collaborated with Sony to introduce the Lunar, a mirrorless compact camera derived from the NEX-7 platform but distinguished by unique exterior styling and customized menu options. A limited edition version of the Lunar, restricted to 200 units, was launched in January 2014.