Category Archives: Sony

Interesting patents from Sony and Panasonic

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2010

Sony half-mirror/Pellix-mirror patent (US Patent Application 20100045853) – this patent will allow AF during video recording/live view: “There is proposed a digital camera which is capable of simultaneously performing phase difference detecting AF by a phase difference detecting AF sensor and live view in which time-series images for determining a picture composition are electronically displayed […]

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Sony press conference going on now

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2010

Update: you can follow dpreview’s live report from Sony’s press conference @ PMA. Videos after the break:

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Sony’s press release for PMA

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2010

The most important part is in red: SONY HIGHLIGHTS ALPHA CONCEPT MODELS AND OTHER NEW DIGITAL IMAGING PRODUCTS AT PMA 2010 Sony is exhibiting an array of innovative digital imaging products at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) 2010 International Convention, including a concept model of the new compact α (alpha) DSLR camera system that employs […]

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Samsung and Sony will be releasing 3D cameras

By PR admin | Published: February 18, 2010

Sony has already listed “Personal Imaging” as part of their 3D platform: Sony has also announced a prototype of a high frame rate single lens 3D video camera. Samsung has indicated that they are working on a 3D camera as well: Fuji already has a 3D camera on the market.

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Sony DSC-TX5 and DSC-H55 p&s cameras released, no new Alpha DSLR yet

By PR admin | Published: February 18, 2010

Sony just announced the previously rumored  Sony DSC-TX5 (Waterproof, Freeze Proof, Shockproof and Dust Proof) and DSC-H55 models: No Sony Alpha DSLR was announced. Pre-order options: Sony DSC-TX5 Sony DSC-H55 Full press release after the break:

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Sony EVIL camera specs

By PR admin | Published: February 11, 2010

Sony has expressed their interest in releasing an EVIL camera before. Here ere are some detailed specs of the upcoming mirrorless camera from Sony: 14mp APS-C CMOS brand new Sony E mount used SDHC or MS RAW supported 3.0 LCD 920K color 11 AF point ISO 200-12800 video recording (model NEX5: 1080  NEX3:720p) format Mp4 or AVCHD […]

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New Pentax lenses and K-m2?

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2010

UPDATE: this is the same Japanese magazine called CAPA that I covered over @ NikonRumors few weeks ago. Those are pure speculations/predictions. Here is another one from the same magazine  – Sony EVIL camera: and another one for the Sony Alpha series: A new Pentax leak on dchome.net (translation) – some new Pentax lenses were […]

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What’s on Sony’s mind for PMA?

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2010

After the leaked Sony DSC-TX5 waterproof p&s camera, I don’t really have any reliable information on what Sony will release for PMA. A replacement for the Sony α700 DSLR is expected, but it is really unusual that there hasn’t been any leaks so far. There is a very low chance that Sony will release an EVIL […]

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What to expect @ PMA 2010

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2010

PMA 2010 is one of the major photography related shows in the US. This year the event will take place in Anaheim, California from February 21-23. Many new photography products will be announced prior and during PMA. Here is a brief recap on what to expect based on previously reported rumors (click on each link for […]

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Sony DSC-TX5 waterproof point-and-shoot camera leaked

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2010

The Sony DSC-TX5 is expected to have touchscreen LCD and Exmor CMOS sensor and will be released for PMA 2010. Several pictures leaked but then were removed: Those are the specs I got from a PhotoRumors reader – apparently they are already presented to retailers: Full 1920×1080 60i AVCHD at either 17mbps or 9mbps, your choice. MP4 at […]

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