Originally Posted by
pcsb23
I'm not fully up to speed on this camera. The Nex 3 was discontinued a few years ago so I'm guessing you are buying used. I think they may still do the nex 3n or something similar ...
I can't comment on the prices you quote as I'm guessing they are dollar prices.
You are right not to worry over the megapixels, 14 or 16 is neither her nor there, both will be able to print beyond 8x10 without issues. From what I do know the 16-50mm lens has some shocking faults so I'd avoid it, the standard kit lens, 18-55mm is apparently decent so that would be the one to get. There is a 35mm macro lens for this camera but have never used it or know anyone that has so can't really comment. I'm not sure what the macro lens is you were looking at on ebay so can't help there.
The one area I'd be concerned over is the Nex 3 had a very limited user interface, that can be a blessing or a curse. I would check you can use it in aperture priority, shutter priority and fully manual - whilst you may start off in an auto mode you may want to progress to having more control.
In terms of image quality it will be pretty decent.