Category Archives: Sony

Potential component shortage for Canon, Nikon, and Sony after a devastating three-day fire at Japanese high-end IC components factory

Canon, Nikon, and Sony could be facing a potential component shortage after a devastating three-day fire at the Japanese high-end IC components factory AKM Semiconductor: Update – today Sony confirmed the shortage: Sony already warns about supply shortage for some camera models

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A third new Sony camera registered online: WW111327 *UPDATED*

In addition to the IWW186333 and WW728473, Sony registered a third new camera that should be announced in the next 30-90 days. We already know that Sony is coming with a new high-end 8k model, then there is the Sony a7 IV and the third camera could be a new RX model as SonyAddict suggests. Stay tuned for updates. […]

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Two new Sony cameras passed FCC certifications (Sony pro model and a7 IV?)

Two new Sony digital cameras (1VY002 and 1VY003) have passed FCC certification. Both are equipped with Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.  The two cameras could be the previously reported IWW186333 and WW728473 and one of them is most likely the rumored Sony high-end camera:

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Sony registered a new interchangeable lens camera WW728473 (Sony pro mirrorless camera with 8k?)

Today Nokishita reported that Sony registered a new interchangeable lens camera WW728473. There is no additional information in the filing. Back in September, I broke the story that Sony is going to announce a new high-end camera with the following specifications:

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Sony will announce a new FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens (SEL35F14 GM)

Nokishita just broke the news that Sony will soon announce a new FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens (SEL35F14 GM). No other information was provided. Sony already has the Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA full-frame lens for E-mount.

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Announced: Sony FX6 cinema camera with E-mount and a new FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G lens

The Sony FX6 cinema camera with E-mount is now officially announced together with a new FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G lens (model SELC1635G). Here are the FX6 camera highlights and a specifications comparison with the FX9 and the a7S III cameras:

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Sony FX6 cinema camera coming on November 17

Sony released a new teaser for the Sony FX6 cinema camera and the official announcement will be on November 17th, 2020 at 10:00 am EST:

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Sony Airpeak drones are coming

Today Sony announced that they will start “a new project for drones in the field of AI robotics”. It’s good to see some serious competition for DJI but I don’t think it will be that easy – GoPro tried five years ago and failed miserably – I hope Sony will do better. Additional information:

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