Sony BDP-N460 Blu-ray Disc Player
Initially, having familiarity with the models of Sony's superior dual mode dial, I admit to be found a little 'embarrassed. Sony indeed adopts a different control systems in the entry-level for BDP-N460, delegating control of the basic shooting parameters (aperture and time) to a single ring, whose function can be alternated with the push of a button near the grip.
Obviously the lack of the second ring does not feel the least when shooting in automatic mode or in the popular mode A (Aperture Priority) and S (Speed Priority), which acts on only one parameter, but if shooting mode manual (M) the ergonomics of the higher-end machines like the D90 is probably better.
Not to worry, however, the layout of controls on the Sony BDP-N460 is designed with great care, all controls are easily accessible, just a few hours to familiarize yourself with the product.
Compared to the D60 and little has changed, so the feeling should be immediate for all customers accustomed to the old Sony models.
The LCD even as a model to 230,000 points and not 920,000 as in the models, providing an image true to what you will then see a monitor, and is large enough to allow the user to perform an initial review of their work and detect defects of focus or exposure (micromosso and nuances better in any case rely on a generous size monitor).
The ability to make adjustments for white balance, compared to the D60, is certainly an important step that will help the photographer that wants to grow using this machine.
For more extreme shots, however, the live view in conjunction with the new mobile storefront, brings us to another level than anything seen so far.
Here the BDP-N460 displays muscles, playing his trump card, the ergonomics of using many different situations.
Macro photography, shooting from above, flush floor shots, shots from the easel into positions hitherto impossible, becomes a breeze thanks to the mobile screen.
E 'can, for example, raise the car above your head, rotate the screen down and see exactly what you are framing and zoom in to control the fire.
Think about the usefulness of being able to make shots like that, having full control of the frame of the scene, on occasions such as concerts, or other situations where they are in the midst of the crowd you need to lift the car to have a direct visual line with subject, without obstacles.
The mobile screen is the true prince of the situation by doing this BDP-N460 a step further than other models with a fixed screen with live view but much more difficult to control in case of extreme angles.