Sony Alpha NEX-F3 16.1MP Compact Digital Camera (Silver) w/ 18-55mm + 16mm F/2.8 Pancake Lens + 16GB SanDisk Extreme 30MB/sec Card + Case Logic Case $498 with free shipping

Quote from NicoR : I think you can get another 16mm pancake for FREE when you click the "save $248 button" on the $498 bundle. I'm on the verge of buying just because of this.

Adorama will send only one 16mm lens.

I've been out of the new camera scene for a while now.. Several years ago I bought an Alpha A300, how do these cameras compare? Do my current sony lenses work on them?

Quote from Brettski : I've been out of the new camera scene for a while now.. Several years ago I bought an Alpha A300, how do these cameras compare? Do my current sony lenses work on them?

Yes with the use of adapters.

Quote from tlp : Is this [adorama.com] the deal you're referring to? That's actually seems like a really good deal!!! NEX-F3 with 18-55mm kit lens 16mm Pancake Lens 16gb SanDisk Class 10 Card Camera Bag $50 Adorama Gift Certificate All for $498??? Makes me wonder why these deals are getting sweeter and sweeter by the day...

Where do you see the $50 GC?

Quote from lchen5 : No, it doesn't work. One question for the camera. In terms of the picture quality, Is Nex-F3 same as nex-5N ? I know it's video quality and continuous shoot are not as good as nex-5N, but just still IQ is same as nex-5N. Right ?

The F3 has a newer sensor. However, most reviews don't show significant upgrade to pq. But that is not a bad thing, all the NEX from the c3 on up are fantastic. In shear photo pq don't think your going to go wrong with any.

The f3 is bigger, but has built in small flash and flip up display. The 5n slightly smaller and many just love.

Heck I still love my c3...now the 6 is just drool worthy (I do occasionally wish I had a view finder).

Quote from Dudewithoutapet : Where do you see the $50 GC?

Under "this kit includes"

i love my 5n

Quote from eyeslick : i love my 5n

good to know thanks

Quote from datatech : Under "this kit includes"

I see no mention of a gift card

Quote from mokofoko : i see no mention of a gift card

Not sure if they will actually ship it though.

Quote from sdallnct : The F3 has a newer sensor. However, most reviews don't show significant upgrade to pq. But that is not a bad thing, all the NEX from the c3 on up are fantastic. In shear photo pq don't think your going to go wrong with any. The f3 is bigger, but has built in small flash and flip up display. The 5n slightly smaller and many just love. Heck I still love my c3...now the 6 is just drool worthy (I do occasionally wish I had a view finder).

I do agree. I bought the F3 in July for $600. Wish they had this deal at time. I like the F3 over the 5N because of the built-in flash, makes a huge difference in terms easy portability. And I too am wishing for the 6. I want a viewfinder also. The only thing the 6 is missing is a touchscreen. So much easier to navigate with a touchscreen. The T4i touchscreen lets you focus on the subject. That would be a great feature on these Nex. Sometimes hard to focus with multiple objects on the LCD.

If someone wants to make this a better deal and sell me the pancake lens, then send me a message. I'll take it.

How much we can get from selling the 16mm pencake lens?

Quote from dmalivecn : How much we can get from selling the 16mm pencake lens?

a bit under $100 after shipping and sellers fees (on ebay). They're already going for only $120, and that price will get dragged down as more people end up with lenses to pawn in the coming weeks.

Ordered! If I actually get 2 16mm lenses this is going to be a STEAL!!