Sony NEX vs Nikon D5100?

I'm looking to upgrade my camera and have narrowed it down to a D5100, NEX-F3, or NEX-5N. A NEX-6 would be ideal, but I don't want to drop a grand on a casual hobby. The D5100 has everything I want at a price I like, however the size/weight is an issue. Both NEXs have image quality comparable to the D5100, but the F3 lacks a built-in viewfinder and the 5N lacks both a built-in flash and viewfinder.

So basically my question is for people who have gone from an SLR to an NEX; do you find the lack of a built in flash and/or viewfinder restrictive?
Added (1). Are there limitations other than the lack of a viewfinder/flash? I'm not too concerned with lens compatibility since it seems old MF lenses can be readily adapted. Also I don't plan on using an autofocus lens besides the kit 18-55 and probably a prime
Added (2). The lower end NEX models don't have any viewfinder; they are only available as a $2-300 accessory. I'm also not a big fan of EVFs so I probably wouldn't even buy one. I only considered the NEX because image quality is comparable to an SLR, yet it's a fraction of the size, meaning I'd use it more.

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What do i need to start a great photography journey?

So far all I have is a Nikon D SLR… Thanks

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Camera offer too good to be true?

Hello all,
I just listed my Nikon D5100 online for $650 and am recieving offers that sound really similar and too good to be true. The guy is willing to pay $650 and is offering 200 dollars for the bag (which is ridiculous since my bag is wort 50 dollars used) but is persistent on doing it through paypal. Now I am not losing money in this scenario but i feel like this is suspicios. Both offers i recieved talk about the customer being abroad and wanting to pay through paypal. Also, I am not sure how they even found my add since Kijjiji works through location based searches and they guy said he's in kansas. Not sure why he can't look for the same camera in his local area :/

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Why can't I fine select my ISO on the Canon 650D (T4i) like it does in auto?

I recently bought the Canon 650D and when I take a picture in Auto it will give me an ISO of lets say for example 450 or 520 but when in manual and I go to change my ISO I only get the options of 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 and 12800, why is this why can;t I fine tune it like the auto mode can?

Also when I bought this camera the woman in the shop said that the Canon was way better than the Nikon D5100 so I bought it over that but I honestly think the D5100 looks like it has better image quality. I told her I don't care about video and she said it takes better still so I went for it, but if this is wrong I will take it back and ask for the Nikon D5100 if they allow me?

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How many hours of shooting do you usually do before your battery dies?

I know that this varies for different cameras and also depends how much power your battery is capable of, but I just wanted to know. I will be on a sight-seeing tour for about half a day and I'm debating whether or not I should order a spare battery for my camera.My camera is a Nikon D5100 with a 1030mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery. I haven't really used this camera for a long period of time so I'm not sure how long the battery lasts.

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Photography with lips?

I love lip photography, but I'm out of inspiration. I use a Nikon D3100 for my pictures, with the standard lens.
I started with this picture:
http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/080/e/e/art_project_by_bananaplox-d5yr7iy.jpg

And now I'm already out of inspiration, I mean there are 1000 pictures of people decorating their lips or biting on fruit, and I don't want that.
A project that I have involves cars, and I thought I could do something with a miniature car that I have, but it's quite big, like the size of your middle finger in length, and 2.5 fingers thick.It looks weird if I put it in my mouth, because it's huge.
Does anyone have any ideas what I could do with my lips and photography? Or have some examples?
Thanks!

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Good Waterproof Housing for Nikon D7000?

Hi there! So, for this up-coming summer I'd love to grab an underwater housing to take some underwater shots. I'm 16 and have been into photography for awhile, but find that a housing would be awesome to experiment with and have a grand time at the beach with.
However; I don't have the $1, 500 + that many cost. I was wondering if anyone could reccomend any GOOD, but less expensive underwater housings for the Nikon D7000.

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What lens adapter should I use?

I purchased my first DSLR few days back Nikon D5100 with the kit lens.My dad have his old SLR, which he purchased approximately 30 years back.

Camera: Asahi Pentax K1000

Lens: Lens: SMC Pentax-M 1:2 50MM
Tefnon H/D-MC zoom 1:3.5~4.8 F=35~80MM Macro

My question is how can I use these lenses in my Nikon D5100?

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I have a nikon d3200. I'm looking for a decent inexpensive external flash?

I'm looking for an inexpensive flash that fits the hot shoe ( i know to use in manual). I'm looking for something decent as in will last me a good time until i can buy the sb900. I'm looking to do studio work and want a flash to balance the light better. Needed: can move/swivel at least vertical or horizontal, doesn't feel "cheap" as in wont break or melt or give problems through the uses.My limit starts at 70 and ends at $150

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Need help setting white balance with expodisc using flash?

I have tried following the instructions on the Expodisc website but it isn't working.It does work when I am trying to set it using natural light but as soon as I try to set a custom WB using my flash I continually get the "No Good" message regardless of where I point the camera to set it. I am photographing at a karate club this evening where there is very little natural light and the floor is covered in bright red and blue mats. I was eager to use the expodisc to avoid the color casts that I usually have to deal with when shooting at this venue but I just can't get it to work by following the instructions. Does anyone have any experience with this?
I am using a Nikon D7000 with a SB910 flash.
Added (1). I was given the Expodisc so can't return it, I just want to test it out and see if I like it, just having trouble getting it to work with the flash. I usually use a grey card.

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What lense adapter do i need to put olympus pen lenses onto nikon 1?

I want to put olympus lenses on my nikon 1 where can i buy an adapter in the UK and what are they called

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Need help setting white balance with expodisc using flash? - 1

I have tried following the instructions on the Expodisc website but it isn't working.It does work when I am trying to set it using natural light but as soon as I try to set a custom WB using my flash I continually get the "No Good" message regardless of where I point the camera to set it. I am photographing at a karate club this evening where there is very little natural light and the floor is covered in bright red and blue mats. I was eager to use the expodisc to avoid the color casts that I usually have to deal with when shooting at this venue but I just can't get it to work by following the instructions. Does anyone have any experience with this?
I am using a Nikon D7000 with a SB910 flash.
Added (1). I don't need opinion on wherther my equipment is "overpriced", that wasn't the question I asked. If you must know, the expodisc was given to me so I didn't pay a cent for it anyway, and even if I had, so what? I would just like an answer to the question I asked, not snarky comments. For the record, I am well aware of how to use a grey card and how to set my white balance using white paper. However seeing as I have the expodisc in my possession, I would like to give it a chance and see if I prefer it to my grey card, which Is why I asked the question.

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How to use an off camera flash and wireless flash trigger at the same time?

I want to use the AlienBees B800 with a Yongnuo RF-603 as a wireless flash trigger for my Nikon D90. Will this be possible since the RF603 will occupy the hot shoe slot on my camera? Where do I plug in the sync cable for the B800 on my camera?

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