Category Archives: Sony

Sony can fit a full frame sensor in a NEX-5 body

By PR admin | Published: October 31, 2013

Sony filed a design patent in Japan for a NEX-5-like interchangeable lens camera body with a full frame sensor inside. For comparison – a picture of the Sony NEX-5n APS-C camera: Additional sketches from the patent application:

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Sony a7r gets tested at DxOMark: on par with the D800

By PR admin | Published: October 31, 2013

DxOMark posted their test results for the Sony a7r full frame mirrorless camera. Here is their conclusion:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2013

→Eye-Fi launched a new 32GB Mobi wireless memory card →New SLR Magic HyperPrime 12mm f/1.6 lens for Micro Four Thirds was announced. Here are the specifications: Technical Data: SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 12mm T1.6 w/ Gear Lens Type: Ultra Fast wide-angle lens with three Tantalum glass elements to ensure superior cinematic performance. Compatible Cameras: All micro four thirds mount […]

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The latest lens patents from Canon, Pentax and Sony

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2013

The most interesting patent applications this week come from Canon: 6.7mm f/1.4, 3.6mm f/1.2 and 12mm f/1.2 lenses. Canon also filed patents for a 24-70mm f/2.8 IS and 24-80mm f/2.8 IS lenses (full frame).

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The Sony NEX brand is gone, new A-mount camera in 2014

By PR admin | Published: October 19, 2013

During this official a7/a7r video introduction, a Sony representative mentioned that there will no longer be NEX branded cameras (starting at the 3:09 mark) – all future models will be under the α (Alpha) name just like the recently announced a7/a7r full frame mirrorless cameras: Sony is still committed to the A-mount and a new mid to high-end […]

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Sony α7/α7r questions and answers

By PR admin | Published: October 18, 2013

If you are considering the new Sony α7 or α7r full frame mirrorless cameras, I highly recommend reading those Q&A published on Sony’s blog:

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Of course there will be a Hasselblad Solar camera based on the Sony a7

By PR admin | Published: October 17, 2013

This is the Hasselblad Solar that will be based on the groundbreaking Sony a7 full frame mirrorless camera. Considering that the a7/a7r camera body costs between $1,698.00 and 2,298.00, the new Hasselblad Solar will probably be close to $10,000 depending on the selected materials. Update: Hasselblad announced a new camera called Lusso.

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Sony FE full frame lens roadmap

By PR admin | Published: October 16, 2013

Sony Japan published a new FE full frame lens roadmap for their latest a7/a7r mirrorless camera line. In addition to the 5 new lenses that got announced last night (the 24mm f/1.8 lens pictured here was not announced), in 2014 Sony is expected to announce 5 more FE lenses. By the end of the 2015, there will be a […]

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Sony a7 and a7r previews and additional coverage

By PR admin | Published: October 16, 2013

Sony a7 main features: Full Frame 24.3 MP resolution with 14-bit RAW recording Fast Hybrid AF w/ phase-detection for DSLR-like speed Fast Intelligent AF optimized for full-frame sensor Fully compatible w/ Sony’s E-mount and new full-frame lenses Direct access interface for fast, natural shooting control High contrast 2.4-million dot OLED EVF for eye-level framing Simple […]

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Sony RX10 additional coverage

By PR admin | Published: October 16, 2013

Sony RX10 camera main features: 1” 20.2 MP Exmor® R sensor for extreme low-light shots Bright F2.8 Zeiss® Vario Sonnar T* Lens (28-200mm) Ultra-fast AF thanks to new “BIONZ® X” processing engine Selectable click/click-less ring for precise control Full HD movies1 at 60p/24p with full exposure control Professional dust/moisture resistant mag-alloy body Up to ISO […]

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