Category Archives: Sony

Two new sensors from Sony

By PR admin | Published: February 27, 2011

Sony developed a 17.7MP sensor that can “convert multiple pixels into signals simultaneously” and achieve up to 75% reduction of the conversion time compared to existing sensors. Some more specs: can shoot video at 120fps processing speed of 34.8Gbps low power consumption for use in cell phone and digital cameras Sony also announced a 1/2.3″ 12.4MP BSI CMOS sensor that can provide 42fps […]

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All future Sony Alpha models to have translucent mirror

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2011

During a presentation is Zaragoza Spain, Sony representatives confirmed that all future Sony Alpha cameras will have translucent mirror technology (see also pellicle mirror).

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Sony NEX 3 discontinued and ready to be replaced

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2011

Sony Japan lists the NEX 3 mirrorless camera as discontinued on their website. It seems that the NEX products are on a 12 months refresh cycle (Sony NEX 3 was introduced in May of 2010).

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CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show Day 2 (Sony, Ricoh, Fuji)

By PR admin | Published: February 10, 2011

CP+ day two updates are coming from a PhotoRumors reader who was at the show in Yokohama, Japan: “Show small compared to Photokina and PMA.  I think even PDN+ is bigger.  Nikon booth was a big yawn, as was Canon.  Lots of interest at the Fuji X100 stand (a 30+ minute line for hands-on look-see-touch-feel).  […]

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CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show Day 1 (videos)

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2011

The first day of the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show is now over. Here is some video coverage for some of the new products introduced at the show: JVC GC-PX1: Kenko C-Mount camera:

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Sigma shows 30mm f/2.8 E-mount lens prototype

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2011

After Sigma endorsed Sony’s decision to let other manufacturers produce E-mount lenses, they showed their first prototype of a E-mount 30mm f/2.8 lens for Sony NEX system at the CP+ show in Japan. Via DCWatch

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Sony A77 and other prototypes shown in Japan

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2011

At the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show in Japan Sony will also display a prototype of the upcoming Alpha 77 camera (replacement of the current A700) which will have translucent mirror technology, new Exmor APS HD CMOS sensors, full HD video (AVCHD) with continuous AF. The camera is expected to be released later in the year (before Cliq). […]

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Sony NEX (E-mount) roadmap

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2011

The above NEX roadmap shows that Sony will be releasing new 24mm (Zeiss), 30mm, 50mm and 55-200mm lenses for their E-mount system in 2011. For 2012 there should be a new high performance standard zoom G lens, a wide angle zoom and another mid-telephoto lens.

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Sony to let other manufacturers produce E-mount lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2011

Sony officially announced today that it will disclose the specifications of the E-mount (Sony NEX product line) to other lens manufacturer without a licensing fee. This will make the competition in the mirrorless market even more interesting. Full press release after the break:

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Results for your favorite camera of 2010

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2011

It has been a month since I posted the poll for your favorite camera of 2010. Almost 3000 readers voted and here are the top 3 cameras for 2010:

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