Category Archives: Sony

Sony shows 4K prototype cameras at the 2013 NAB show

By PR admin | Published: April 7, 2013

At the 2013 NAB show Sony showed for the first time two 4k prototype cameras. On of the prototypes has a DSLR-like design similar to the Canon EOS-1DC. No technical specifications are available at that point. More images:

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Canon, Zeiss and Sony at the 2013 NAB show

By PR admin | Published: April 3, 2013

The 2013 NAB show will take place in Las Vegas from April 6-11. Here are some of the new announcements for the show: Canon announced the development of a 35mm prime lens – their sixth lens in their cinema line Canon announced XA25 ($2,699) and XA20 ($2,199) camcorders that feature a 20x HD zoom lens, simultaneous […]

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The latest patents from Sony, Canon, Olympus and Konica Minolta

By PR admin | Published: April 2, 2013

Sony filed a patent 2013-54164 for 16-135mm f/3.5-5.6 and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 APS-C lenses. Sony also patented (2013-50630) a half mirror that will not “black out” during exposure. Canon filed a patent (2013-57802) for a 50mm f/1.4 lens. The patent contains also calculations for a 50mm f/1.2 lens.

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The latest lens patents from Canon, Tamron, Sony and Olympus

By PR admin | Published: March 17, 2013

Canon filed more patents (2013-47780 and 2013-37339) for a 14mm f/2.8 lens (see previous patent here). Tamron’s patent 2013-44964 is for a 10-18mm f/4 lens for APS-C cameras. Two different version were described – with and without image stabilization.

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First rumored Sony NEX-7n mirrorless camera specifications

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2013

Those are the first rumored specifications for the upcoming Sony NEX-7n mirrorless camera: New 24 MP APS-C sensor with 1/2 stop improvement and increased dynamic range 3.8 million dot EVF Touchscreen Hybrid Contrast and Phase Detection AF Tri Navi design reviewed Improved focus peaking with choice of colors Wi-Fi No built-in GPS Same size and form […]

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Sony a58, NEX-3n, HX300, TX30, WX300 cameras and new lenses announced in the US

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2013

Sony USA announced the new a58, NEX-3n, compact cameras and lenses (officially announced last week outside the US). Check pricing and availability at the following links: Sony a58 kit Sony NEX-3n kit (black) available also in white Sony HX300 Sony TX30 in black) available also in orange and pink Sony WX300 in black available also in red and white Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G […]

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Sony’s patents for a 35mm f/1.8 full frame E-mount lens, fast 24mm mirrorless lens

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2013

Sony filed a patent application (2013-37081) in Japan for a 35mm f/1.8 full frame E-mount lens. Another patent (2013-37080) describes a new 24mm f/1.8 and 24mm f/2.2 lenses for mirrorless APS-C based cameras.

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Japanese magazine Nippon Camera predictions for 2013

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2013

The Japanese Nippon Camera published their predictions for 2013. Similar to the article published by the Impress magazine few months ago, those forecasts are often based on information from rumors blogs:

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Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II, DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II and Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2013

In addition to their new cameras, Sony announced also three new lenses:

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Sony a58, NEX-3n, WX300, HX300 and TX30 cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2013

Sony announced several new cameras and lenses in Europe (US announcement is coming next week). In case you have missed my previous post with all the rumored specifications, here are the official details: Sony a58 technical specifications: SLT-A58 Image Sensor Exmor APS HD CMOS Effective pixels 20.1 megapixels (approx.) Sensitivity range ISO 100 – 16000 […]

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