Category Archives: Sony

Sony develops next-generation back-illuminated CMOS sensor with RGBW coding and HDR movie function, Canon files a patent for a large BSI sensor

Today Sony announced their next generation back-illuminated CMOS sensor with “RGBW Coding” that will enabling clear shooting in low light conditions: The new sensor features also a new HDR Movie function: Canon recently also filed a patent (2012-15275) for a large size back-illuminated CMOS sensor.

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Adorama now taking pre-orders for the new Sony XQD memory cards

Adorama just opened their pre-orders for the new Sony XQD memory cards: Sony XQD Memory Card H-series 16GB Sony XQD Memory Card H-series 32GB Sony XQD Memory Card Reader, USB 2.0/3.0 Compatible Shipping is expected to start next month. As of today, the Nikon D4 is the only camera that uses XQD memory cards. SanDisk and Lexar are […]

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R.I.P. Sony a55

After the a33, now also the Sony a55 camera ($799.99) is no longer in production according to DCWatch. The Sony a33 and a55 translucent DSLR cameras were announced back in September of 2010.

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This new Canon EF lens smart adapter for Sony NEX cameras supports electronic aperture control

Today Conurus (in a partnership with Metabones) announced a new smart adapter that will allow electronic aperture control of Canon EF lenses from a Sony NEX camera:

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Several new Sony Cybershot cameras leaked online

Several new Sony Cybershot cameras are currently listed on a Belgium online store: Sony DSC-HX10 Sony DSC-HX20 Sony DSC-HX200 Sony DSC-H90 Sony DSC-TX20 Sony DSC-WX50 Sony DSC-WX100 Sony DSC-W690

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Sony at CES

Sony’s booth at CES was packed with visitors. On the imaging side the company announced only few new Cybershot cameras (pictured bellow) and a new Bloggie Sport Full HD camera. Bloggie Sport specs (pictured on the very right): Mobile HD snap camera shoots Full HD (1920×1080 30p) video and 5.1 megapixel still photos Waterproof, dustproof […]

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Sony unveils new, high-speed XQD memory cards

Just in time for the Nikon D4 announcement: PARK RIDGE, N.J., Jan 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Giving photo enthusiasts and professional photographers a new level of speed and performance, the new Sony XQD™ memory cards support the recently adopted XQD specification for high-speed, high-performance digital image capture. Using the XQD memory cards, XQD compatible high-end DSLR (Digital Single Lens […]

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What to expect during PMA @CES 2012 next week?

What to expect at PMA 2012 show next week? Nikon will introduce their top of the line D4 + a new Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lens. Canon will probably announce new lenses and maybe a DSLR + compact(s). Sony will show only few new Cybershot point and shoot cameras. Panasonic may announce a new Lumix GH3 camera and […]

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Cybershot W610 and W630 compact cameras leaked on Sony’s website

SonyStyle China leaked two new Cybershot point and shoot cameras – the W610 and W630 that will probably be announced at 2012 PMA in two weeks.

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Nauticam announces NA-NEX7 underwater housing for Sony NEX-7 camera

Nauticam announced the NA-NEX7 housing for Sony’s top of the line mirror-less interchangeable lens camera, the Sony Alpha NEX-7 ($1,199.99). Nauticam’s leadership in the Alpha NEX arena continues as it brings the first NEX-7 underwater housing to market. With DSLR quality imaging and performance packed into a housing that is small enough to take anywhere, NEX-7 […]

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