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Tomorrow: Sony NEX-5R announcement

Tomorrow Sony will announce their new NEX-5R mirrorless camera. Here is what we know so far on this model: 16.1MP CMOS Exmor sensor ISO range: 100-25,600 10 fps Hybrid AF with 99 phase detection and 25 contrast detection AF points 3″ 921k dots tiltable LCD touch screens Built-in Wi-Fi New camera apps 1920×1080 60i/60p/24p video […]

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Sony a99 full specifications

Those are the detailed specs for the upcoming Sony a99 full frame camera: 24.3MP full frame CMOS Exmor sensor Translucent mirror technology ISO range: 100-25,600 (ISO-low 50 is also available) 14 bit RAW output 1/8000 maximum shutter speed 10 fps Shutter life: 200,000 shots 102 points AF system AF with two phase detection sensors 2360k […]

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More leaked Sony NEX-5R images

Several more leaked images from the Sony NEX-5R. The new camera is expected to have a new 16MP sensor with phase detection AF pixels and a flip screen and “full Internet support” where users will be able to download apps just like on a smart phone:

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First images of the upcoming Sony NEX-6 and NEX-5R mirrorless cameras

   Those are the first leaked images of the upcoming Sony NEX-6 and NEX-5R mirrorless cameras (see expected specs here) – the new models have similar design to the NEX-7 and NEX-5N:

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Sony introduces a new Exmor RS sensor

Sony announced the development of a new Exmor RS sensor: The “Exmor RS” is a CMOS image sensor that adopts a unique ‘stacked structure.’ This structure layers the pixel section, containing formations of back-illuminated pixels over the chip affixed with mounted circuits for signal processing, in place of conventional supporting substrates used for back-illuminated CMOS image sensors.

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Recap of the latest Sony rumors

The Sony 300mm f/2.8 lens is listed as discontinued on the Sony USA store. Sony is rumored to announce the NEX-5R and NEX-6 mirrorlress camera. The NEX-5R will have a new 16MP sensor with phase detection AF pixels and a flip screen. The most interesting rumor is that the new camera will have “full Internet support” […]

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

Panasonic LX7 camera is expected to start shipping on August 27th, 2012. Blackmagic cinema camera delayed by few weeks.   Recsea announces underwater housing for the popular Sony RX-100 compact camera.

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Sony NEX-5R and NEX-6 cameras leaked at Indonesian comunication agency

The Indonesian communication agency has listings on their website for two new Sony cameras: NEX-5R and NEX-6. The two new cameras are expected to be announced before Photokina. The Sony NEX-5R is rumored to have 16MP, Wi-Fi and flip screen like the NEX-F3. The Sony NEX-6 will have an EVF, Wi-Fi and a price tag lower than the NEX-7. Sony is expected […]

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Sony DT55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM telephoto zoom lens for A-mount announced

Sony announced their new DT55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM telephoto zoom lens for A-mount cameras. The price is $299. Press release:

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New lens leak: Sony DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM

Sony is planning to announce a DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM lens that recently was leaked on the Japanese website digicame-info. The product name is SAL55300. The suggested retail price is 50,400 yen (around $640).

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