Category Archives: Sony

Sony to offer firmware update v1.03 for A65 and A77, lubrication for NEX-5N

By PR admin | Published: October 6, 2011

The new firmware for the A65 and A77 SLT cameras will probably be released in mid-October, 2011. Firmware version 1.03 was already spotted in a recent Sony event in Thailand (see picture above). Sony claimed that the NEX-5N clicking sound during video recording is caused by a mechanical part of the shutter that “clicks” during sudden movements […]

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Sony A900 discontinued in Japan

By PR admin | Published: October 3, 2011

Sony Japan confirmed to DCWatch the discontinuation of the a900 model camera for Japan. This is not really something new since the a900 was listed as discontinued on Sony’s Hong Kong website back in May of 2010. For the US, Amazon currently shows only 20 cameras left in stock.

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Nauticam NA-NEX5N underwater housing for Sony NEX-5N

By PR admin | Published: October 3, 2011

Nauticam announced new underwater NA-NEX5N housing for Sony NEX-5N cameras with a depth rating of 100m. The release date is October 15, 2011, the price is $1650.

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Sony to releases a new firmware for A65 and A77

By PR admin | Published: September 30, 2011

  According to Alphamountworld, Sony have conformed that a new firmware updated for their 24MP SLT cameras will be released soon. Here is a list of some of the reported issues for the S0ny a77 model. Today Sony Taiwan confirmed the upcoming firmware update on their website:

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Sony promises fix to clicking sound when recording video with the NEX-5N

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2011

Several users have reported a clicking sound coming out of the new Sony NEX-5N during video recording (see above clip). It seems that Sony has acknowledged the problem and is promising a “performance improvement”. Here is a quote from Sony support site:

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Sony NEX-5N unboxing video

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2011

The first Sony NEX-5N unboxing video is already out: According to the Sony Store the camera should start shipping on August 31st, 2011. B&H is also accepting pre-orders, which is also a sign of an incoming shipment.

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Sony to announce three new NEX lenses in 2012, still has plans for full frame camera

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2011

Quesabesde reports that at today’s press conference in Athens, Sony confirmed that three new NEX lenses will be released in 2012: a wide zoom, a telephoto lens and the first mid-range G NEX lens (?). Sony also reaffirmed that a full frame camera is still on their roadmap without providing any further details. Another report from the same event […]

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Sony NEX-7 quickly jumps to #2 best selling camera on Amazon

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2011

Sony NEX 7 quickly jumped to #2 best selling camera on Amazon just few hours after its announcement. In the DSLRT category that is: The new Sony a77 is currently holding the #7 spot.

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Sony announcement (updated)

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2011

Sony announced all of the previously rumored products. See the Sony official press releases. Pre-order option The new Sony NEX camera is now available for pre-orders at Adorama. All new Sony products are also available for pre-order on Amazon:

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Sony a77 promo video on Amazon

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2011

Here is the Sony a77 promo video on Amazon:

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