Category Archives: Sony

Sony is getting more aggressive (Sony mirrorless camera and roadmap for 2010)

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2009

AmateurPhotographer (again) reports that “Sony is very much interested in the Micro Four Thirds system”. Sony mentioned that they may add their own version of a mirrorless camera and that “if we do it, we will do it much better”. Ouch! Other Sony rumors (Sony 2010 roadmap): CES, Las Vegas, January 7-10 2010: Sony A950 to […]

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Sony A700 to be discontinued

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2009

Received multiple tips that the Sony A700 DSLR camera will be discontinued. Expect some good deals on this model. On another note, In an interview with BJP, Sony said that they are not yet ready to to enter the professional market.

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Sony A800 anyone?

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2009

This is the anonymous tip I just received. A photoshop job? Specs: 16.2MP exmor R FF sensor ISO 100-25600 8 fr/sec new AF 3.5 in. LCD display 100% view-finder Pop-up flash Flash sync (1/500) 23 AF sensors Quick Live View

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New Sony DSLRs available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2009

Amazon is already taking pre-orders for the new Sony Alpha models (click for details): UK pre-order options

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They are everywhere (new Sony DSLRs)

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2009

Dpreview has hands-on preview for the new set of Sony DSLRs. Images taken with the A850 Luminous Landscape short A850 review Full text press release after the break:

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Sony 28-75mm f2.8 SAM lens

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2009

This is the Sony SAL 28-75 mm f/2.8 SAM lens that will be released this week: Mhohner via Fengniao

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Complete list of Sony products to be announced

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2009

Alpha 500 12 Mp EXMOR R CMOS sensor New Quick AF Live View 5 Fps Alpha 550 15 Mp EXMOR R CMOS sensor New Quick AF Live View 5 Fps Vertical Control Grip / Sony VG-C50AM for the Alpha 500 and 550 Alpha 850 24.6 Mp Full Frame EXMOR CMOS Sensor 98 % Viewfinder 3 […]

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There will be also a new Sony a550 (in addition to the a500 and a850)

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2009

Another German site leak: The different price configurations for the Sony a500 and a850 are also available on the same page.

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German site spills the beans (Sony a500 and a850)

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2009

Original German language link | Google translated English link (detailed specs available): Sony A500: ISO up to 12,8000 5 fps 9 points AF system Max shutter speed of 1/4000th October 2009 availability Sony A850: 24 mp EXMOR sensor, image stabilized No live view 3 fps Viewfinder: 98% coverage, 0.74x magnification 3″ 921k dot LCD September […]

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More than one Sony DSLR expected on August 28th

By PR admin | Published: August 22, 2009

A reader sent me a detailed translation of the Sony invitation for the event in Hong Kong on August 28th (thanks Rebel): “Released of new Alpha Cameras on Aug 28, designed for photo enthusiast, advanced technologies… superb DSLR functions… bla bla… new Exmor CMOS sensor, strength Quick AF Live View and high speed continuous shooting, […]

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