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The Sony a7R IV is the camera with the most fake reviews: rating dropped from a 4.8/5 to a 2.5/5 after removing fake reviews

Fstoppers reported that the Amazon rating of the Sony a7R IV camera dropped from 4.8/5 to 2.5/5 after fake reviews were removed. Several other camera models were also quoted: Fakespot is a website which uses artificial intelligence to “detect fake reviews and scams.” Having analyzed Fakespot’s data, Electronic Hub identified the electronics and brands with the highest density […]

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Sony announces new FX30 APS-C cinema camera

The previously rumored Sony FX30 APS-C cinema camera is now officially announced: Pre-order: B&H | Erhardt | Calumet | WEX Hands-on report Hands-on review First look Press release Related videos

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The new Sony FX30 camera will be announced on September 28

The previously rumored Sony FX30 camera will be announced on September 28 (see rumored specs): Sony FX30 Announcement Event September 28th New Sony FX30 camera to be announced soon

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New Sony FX30 camera to be announced soon

Here are the rumored Sony FX30 camera specifications: 26MP APS-C sensor 4k 120p Same camera body as the Sony FX3 (pictured above) Similar video specs as the Sony FX3 Official announcement expected in late September (26th?)

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Sony is still Tamron’s biggest shareholder at 14.8%

Sony is still Tamron’s biggest shareholder at 14.8% according to the latest published data. Here are the top 10 major shareholders of Tamron:

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Sony FR7 announced: a new E-mount full-frame interchangeable lens remote-controlled robotic cinema PTZ camera

The previously reported E-mount full-frame interchangeable lens remote-controlled robotic cinema PTZ camera is now officially announced: Pre-order: Adorama | B&H Photo Additional informtion: Supports up to UHD 4K120 Video Sony E-Mount Lens Interchangeability 4K Full-Frame Sensor 12G-SDI, HDMI & Streaming Output Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking Variable Electronic ND Filter Smooth, Slow Pan & […]

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Sony to announce a new PTZ E-mount remote-controlled robotic camera on September 6th, 2022

In addition to Venus Optics, Sony also has a teaser for a new product that will be officially announced on September 6th, 2022. Based on the teaser, we can expect a new Sony PTZ E-mount robotic camera. PTZ cameras are remote-controlled cameras and Sony already has several small models.

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8% Sony price increase coming on September 1st (Japan only for now)

Sony will increase the price of many of its products in Japan by 8% on September 1st. I believe a similar increase will come also to the rest of the world. Sony already had a 3% to 31% price increase in Japan just a few months ago (April 2022). Almost all photo companies announced price […]

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The latest BCN Ranking data: Sony is in the lead again in the Japanese mirrorless market

Here are the latest BCN Ranking data from Japan and Sony is leading in the mirrorless market again – they dethroned Canon for the first time in the past 35 weeks:

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Sony Q1/FY2022 financial results are out

Sony released its Q1/FY2022 financial results. Sony cameras are listed under the Entertainment, Technology, and Services segment:

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