Category Archives: Sony

Sony NEX-7 full specs and images

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2011

Here are the full Sony NEX-7 specs with some additional images: 24.3 MP Exmor sensor ISO range: 100-16000 1920×1080 60p/60i/24p AVCHD video recording XGA OLED viewfinder 3″ 921k dots TruBlack LCD display 10 fps HDR functionality Built-in flash Battery life: over 400 shots Magnesium alloy body Improved start-up time and AF speed Shutter time lag: […]

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Sony announced DEV-3 and DEV-5 digital recording binoculars

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2011

When I initially reported the rumor about a new digital recording binoculars from Sony, I did not believe that such product exists, but today Sony announced the DEV-3 and DEV-5: a new gadget that combines a digital camera, camcorder and binoculars. The low end model costs $1,399.99, the DEV-5 price is $1,999.99. Full details:

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More Sony NEX-5N specs

By PR admin | Published: August 17, 2011

Some additional specs for the Sony NEX-5N mirrorless camera: 0.02 seconds shutter lag time 3 in. 921k dots touch screen LCD AF tracking can be enabled from the touchscreen Improved audio quality during video recording New OLED viewfinder with eye proximity sensor (similar to the Fuji X100) will be available as an accessory.

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More Sony rumors a week before the official announcement

By PR admin | Published: August 17, 2011

This is a picture of the Sony a77 EVF which shows 19 AF points (11 of them are cross type):

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Sony to announce a VG10 camcorder successor and a new digital binocular?

By PR admin | Published: August 14, 2011

The tip I just received about a new Sony digital binocular sounds more like a joke, but I thought I’d publish it anyway: In addition to the NEX-7, NEX-5N, a77, a65 cameras and LA-EA2 adapter, Sony is expected to introduce also a successor to the NEX-VG10 E-mount Handycam Camcorder and a new digital binocular (combining a binocular with a digital […]

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Those are the three new Sony NEX lenses: 50mm f/1.8, 24mm f/1.8, 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2011

A dpreview forum member posted pictures of the three upcoming Sony NEX lenses: 50mm f/1.8, 24mm f/1.8 and 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3. Those lenses were shown as prototypes before and were listed on Sony NEX roadmap for 2011. Announcement date is August 24th (Nikon will also have a major press event on that date).

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Sony NEX 7 to cost around $1000, will start shipping in November

By PR admin | Published: August 12, 2011

The latest update:  Sony NEX 7 mirrorless camera will cost around $1000 and is expected to start shipping in November 2011. If you have missed my previous post, here are the rest of the specs: 24.3 MP Exmor sensor ISO range: 100-16000 1920×1080 60p/60i/24p AVCHD video recording XGA OLED viewfinder 3″ 921k dots TruBlack LCD display […]

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Sony Alpha a77 appears on YouTube

By PR admin | Published: August 12, 2011

Update: the video is now removed from YouTube. Here are some screenshots:

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Sony will release also a NEX adapter LA-EA2 for A-mount lenses

By PR admin | Published: August 11, 2011

In addition to the Alpha and NEX cameras that will be announced on August 24th, Sony will introduce also a new lens adapter LA-EA2 that will allow the use of A-mount lenses on Sony NEX cameras: The LA-EA2 will be a “smart” adapter with a built-in translucent mirror that will support AF.

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Sony NEX-5N spotted in China

By PR admin | Published: August 10, 2011

A Xitek forum member published a picture of the upcoming Sony NEX-5N camera (see detailed specs): The camera was spotted on the set of a commercial shooting (probably for Sony). Here are two other images of the back of the Sony NEX-5N:

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