Sony Nex-F3 16.1MP Camera FULL SPECTRUM/IR CONVERTED, 18-55mm Lens-Complete Kit

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Key Features:

• 16.1MP Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor
• BIONZ Image Processor
• Tilting 3.0" LCD Display
• Full 1080/50i/24p HD Video Capture
• Up to 5.5 fps Continuous Shooting
• 3D Sweep Panorama viewable on 3DTVs
• Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
• Auto HDR and Dynamic Range Optimizer
• Can shoot RAW & JPEG images
• Accepts Sony E-Mount Lenses

Everything is pristine - what more can I say?. The screen is crystal clear with no scratches, blotches or marks whatsoever, and a new tempered glass screen protector has been applied to keep it this way.

There is a minor fault with this camera as it will only work with a Sony Memory Stick Pro, and not regular SD cards (it can take both). An 8gb memory stick is supplied and they are also readily available on eBay. It doesn't in any way affect the functionality of this brilliant camera and the price has been reduced to reflect this.

This camera has been professionally converted to "Full Spectrum" which makes it rather fun for dabbling in infrared photography. To do this, the IR/UV blocking filter has been removed from the sensor allowing the camera to "see" light wavelengths that the human eye cannot. Because it has been converted, shooting in infrared is hand-held just as in regular photography unlike unconverted cameras which require long exposures as the camera can't see the IR properly.

I have included two essential filters, one of which is an IR/UV blocking filter for the front of the lens which replaces the filter removed from the sensor. This allows you to continue to use this camera as a "normal" camera, and swapping this filter for the supplied 720nm IR filter opens up a whole new world of fun.

So, everything that you will need is included. These filters are brand new.

The battery is good (and Sony).

It works perfectly (as expected) and comes with everything seen in the images including a complimentary bag and 8gb Sony Memory Stick which can hold over 1,250 full res JPEG images.

All my pictures are of the actual items for sale, so what you see is what you get.

If you think that you may want other filters for this camera I am offering the 590nm IR and Aerochrome IR filters (the two most popular after the 720nm filter) at a special price with £5 off each of them if purchased on this same listing with this camera. Postage will be combined and this saves me money. Please chose options at the top of the listing.  If you are an International buyer then this is especially valuable to you as you will not pay any extra for international shipping fees. Please look at my other items for sale to see the full descriptions as I specialise in these Sony Alpha cameras.

Ready to go straight out of the box.

You won't be disappointed!

Condition Meanings:            Pristine - No obvious signs of use, as new.

Please look at my other items to see a large range of pre-loved Sony Alpha and Full-Spectrum Cameras and Accessories.

If you are new to IR photography, you will need a photo editor in order to properly white balance and colour swap the red and blue channels for the desired colour balance effects and blue skies. Without editing you will not have good pictures. I can fully recommend "Raw Therapee" which is free and does everything. This is what I use myself. Once you get the hang of it you will find it easy to use, and there are plenty of tutorial videos online. Another editor that is commonly mentioned is "Gimp", but I have tried them both and much prefer "Raw Therapee" as I find it easier to use and seems to do everything. It seems to be "more complete" as Gimp doesn't seem to be able to process RAW images.

Everything is sent by First Class Post (Tracked 24) in order to get it to you as quickly as possible.

Shipping to the USA from the UK via the Global Shipping Program is a reliable 6-8 Days. (Based on experience, and not eBay predictions. Speed may vary around Xmas, New Year & Public Holidays and I do not guarantee this.) All US duties & taxes are taken care of by eBay at checkout, so there will be no extra costs on delivery.

I am scam-aware, so please don't ask me to do deals outside of eBay or send items to non-verified addresses.

About my cameras:

I am a small seller specialising in these impressive little Sony NEX cameras. I am a keen hobbyist photographer owning two myself, and have learned a few things. One thing in particular is knowing how to replace the original display screen surface which gets easily scratched and seriously marked during its life making them look ugly. In my experience this happens to varying degrees of "spectacularity" on ALL of these Sony cameras. I have yet to come across one that hasn't got any unsightly annoying marks or blotches on the screen, and it can sometimes be impossible to spot these on some eBay listing images.

This isn't caused by abusive wear and tear, but is an inherent weakness on all of these Sony screens when they are new, and even the oils from the skin on your fingers eat away at the surface and cause ugly blotches. It is impossible to clean these marks off as they are embedded, and trying to clean or polish them just makes things worse. I actually have to remove the surface layer of the screen (which is the top layer of a sandwich of two layers on top of the actual LCD, and is quite delicate work requiring good diligence) and replace it with a tempered glass surface which is totally durable compared to the original screen surface making the screen crystal clear again, and this will then last forever. You can't tell, and when this is done, they look and feel as good as new - if not better in my opinion - and you will never have to fear marks or scratches again. So, when I describe a camera screen as "Immaculate", then it truly is.

It is unlikely that you will find any cleaner Sony NEX cameras on eBay.

This operation cannot be done with touchscreens as they are different. And you just have to hope that they have had screen protectors applied from new.

My cameras also get a full function check and clean to make them look as close to "new" as possible.

This is unlikely to ever happen, but in the event that you are not totally happy with your purchase for whatever reason, then I do offer a full standard eBay return policy for peace of mind.

If you are considering any accessories with your camera, please look at my other items.