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Two full frame Sony DSLRs this summer

I got a tip about two new full frame Sony DSLRs coming out this August:  one will be pro, above the current  a900 model and another one that is suppose to be very cheap,  under $1000. Full frame for under $1000? I don’t know…  I am expecting more info on this rumor. On the same topic, few […]

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Back to Sony DSLR with video

Danish photo magazine Zoom announced that they will have a review of a new Sony camera with HD video in their September edition. The latest Sony rumors (leaked on Sony’s website) point to a new Sony a500 and a550 cameras. Just a reminder that it was the same Danish magazine that leaked the Sony a900 last year. If […]

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Sony Alpha 800 DSLR

I received some info on a upcoming Sony a800 DSLR – I cannot confirm it at that point: 16.2MP full frame sensor exmor R (new technology) 100-25600 ISO 8 frame/sec SSI, same a900 OVF, new AF system, GPS and WiFi built-in 3.5 in. LCD display Pop-up flash Flash sync (1/500) Camera level 23 AF sensors Quick […]

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Tokina to start producing lenses for Sony Alpha mount?

Here is the email that triggered this rumor: Dear Sirs, All Tokina lenses fit on Nikon and Canon cameras only. We are now studying and developing Sony alpha mount and will make a publicity as soon as ready, possibly end parts of this year. Best regards Tokina Sales Division Source: Dyxum

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Two Sony lenses are still missing…

Maybe they will be released with the rumored Sony a500 and a550 DSLRs. At the PMA 2009 show Sony showed 6 different prototype lenses: a unknown super-telephoto lens, DT 50mm F1.8, DT 30mm F2.8 Macro, DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6, DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 and a 28-75mm F2.8. As of today all of them are released except the super-telephoto and the 28-75mm F2.8 zoom lenses. The question is […]

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Sony a500 and a550 coming soon?

The web site sonystyle.ca offers some interesting choices when you attempt to register your new Sony camera: DSLRA350KCF  DSLRA380L  DSLRA380S  DSLRA500  DSLRA500S  DSLRA550  DSLRA550S  DSLRA700  DSLRA700P  DSLRA900 Many Sony fans were disappointed when the last set of new DSLRs did not have any video capture. I think we can be certain that the Sony a500 and […]

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Sony a230, a330, a380, new lenses and flash now available for pre-order

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New Sony products videos

After the official release, Sony published few videos for their new products:

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Sony official announcement: three new DSLRs, four lenses, one flash

Another set of Sony rumors turn to reality plus some lenses and a new flash. The surprise? SD/SDHC media support… (a reader did send me this rumor and I did not believe it – sorry, I will know better next time): SONY INTRODUCES THREE MAINSTREAM ALPHA CAMERAS DESIGNED FOR FIRST-TIME DIGITAL SLR BUYERS SAN DIEGO, May […]

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Three new Sony DSLR (a230, a330, a380): specs and prices

For more info on the three new Sony DSLRs click here. Release date: May 19 (press conferences are already scheduled). Sony UK web site now has only the a350 and a900 models (link). Sony α230: 549.99 euros (google translation) APS-C CCD with 10.2 million pixels BIONZ image processor Anti-dust system 2.7 “LCD (230,000 pixels) 9-point autofocus with […]

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