Category Archives: Sony

New Sony teaser for December 4

By PR admin | Published: November 28, 2013

Sony Korea has a new teaser on their website for something new (most likely a lens according to the picture) that is coming on December 4, 2013. Via Dicahub

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Sony a7 now in stock

By PR admin | Published: November 26, 2013

The Sony a7 full frame mirrorless camera is currently shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H. The a7r version (no AA filter) is in stock in Europe (Fotohanskeuzekamp) and is expected to start shipping in the US on December 1st. The new Sony 35mm f/1.8 OSS E-mount lens is also in stock.

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Sony RX10 and several other new cameras are now shipping

By PR admin | Published: November 20, 2013

    The Sony RX10 is currently in stock in Europe . In the US the camera is expected to start shipping on November 23rd. Here are few sample images taken with the RX10:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2013

→ New from Google NIK Collection: Analog Efex Pro. I am not sure if the new software will be offered for free to existing NIK owners (I could not download it). → Sony sells more smartphones, but suffers from drop in demand for cameras, PCs → Samyang announced 4 new cinema lens kits.

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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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