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16.2 Mega Pixel camera with SEL 1855 lens
- EXmor™ APS HD CMOS Sensor
- Picture Effect
- Photo Creativity Interface
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CALL-FOR-ENTRY
CLOSING DATE: 12 JAN 2012
CLOSED
To be 1 of 4 amateur photographers in our shootout challenge, simply register using the online form today.
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BOOT CAMP
DATE: 15 JAN 2012
CLOSED
Up to 20 candidates will be shortlisted for an exclusive 1-day boot camp — to learn the tips and tricks of using the Sony NEX-5N camera. 4 amateur photographers will be chosen for the shootout challenge.
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SHOOTOUT!
DATE: 28 JAN 2012
CLOSED
The 4 selected amateurs will compete against a professional photographer at 5 locations across Singapore. Each location will test our challengers on a different Sony NEX-5N camera feature. Challengers will each win a Sony NEX-5N camera!
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PUBLIC VOTING
DATE: 9 FEB - 24 FEB 2012
CLOSED
Photos from the shootout will be posted on this website for the public to vote which photos they think are taken by a professional photographer.
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WINNER REVEALED
DATE: 8 MAR 2012
Just who will emerge victorious – the amateur or the professional photographer? The challenger with the most number of public votes will be revealed then. See the result now!
5 awesome features used in the challenge:

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MACRO LENS
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BACKGROUND DEFOCUS
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PICTURE EFFECT
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SWEEP PANORAMA
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HAND-HELD TWILIGHT MODE



15 JAN 2012

The stage is set. Many have heeded the call. But before we can pit our potential challengers against a Professional, we had to ready them with the knowledge of the Sony NEX-5N camera and select the best 4 to compete.

Check out what went on during the 1-day workshop.

> Meet The Challengers
> See The Result
> More About NEX-5N

Behind every Sony NEX-5N camera is the face of an avid photographer with a love for professional photography. Meet the 5 participants who have come from all walks of life to take part in this shootout challenge.

Hear what they have to say by clicking on their photos.

> Shootout
> See The Result
> More About NEX-5N

Darren Francis is a professional photographer from Singapore. He has won several awards and is specialized in providing photography coverage for events such as wedding, dance, music and parties. Darren is also a experienced photography trainer.
Sebastien
d'Armancourt

Electronic Engineer
Georgia Ho
Student
Victoria Hoo
Fresh Graduate
Lorena Amanda Paramon
Interior Designer
Darren Francis
Professional Photographer

28 JAN 2012

They've got the passion and flair for photography. So how will our 4 amateur photographers pit against the pro? Watch them in action as they travel around Singapore to complete 5 shootout tasks with their Sony NEX-5N camera. Just who will emerge victorious? We'll let you decide.

> Meet The Challengers
> See The Result
> More About NEX-5N

WINNING VOTERS

Thank you to all who have voted in our NEX-5N Shootout Challenge! We received an overwhelming response of more than 30,000 of votes in just 2 weeks!

Congratulations to our 3 lucky voters — Nikki Corida Perlas, Tjhin Allfreed and Ali Ebrahimi — you have been selected as the winners of our voting contest and will each receive a Sony NEX-C3 camera! We will be contacting you directly for further details.

8 MARCH 2012

An amateur has outshot a professional!

This goes to show that with the Sony NEX-5N camera, you don't need to be a Pro to take professional quality photos! Watch the video to see what our winner Lorena has to say.

> Winning Voters
> Highlights
> More About NEX-5N

Thank you for following us on this insightful journey as we challenge the possibilities of what can be achieved with the Sony NEX-5N camera.

Check out the highlights of the shootout and see how easy it is for anyone to take professional quality photos using the Sony NEX-5N camera!

> Shootout Photos
> More About NEX-5N

Find out which photos were taken by our challengers.
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LORENA'S PHOTOS
Click to view the actual photos taken by the challenger
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