Is the sony nex 5t good for video?

The NEX-5T can make decent video, but its body has no stabilisation, so the lens does that job. Choose one with OSS in the name. My catalogue page for the camera doesn't list its video features, such as a flip-out screen or a microphone input, so check those on the manufacturer's spec sheet before you buy.

For handheld or vlogging work, the wide end matters most. These stabilised options are a good place to start:

• Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS: wide, about 15-27mm full-frame equivalent, good for shooting at arm's length.
• Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS: a sensible everyday zoom.
• Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS: stabilised, with power zoom for smoother zooms.

Whatever you choose, budget for sound. My video guide explains why bad audio ruins more videos than soft focus, and the audio section covers the microphone options.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.