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Sony Airpeak drone: capable to carry Sony Alpha cameras

Last year Sony mentioned that they will be announcing a new line of drones under the Airpeak brand. Today Sony “unveiled” a Sony Airpeak drone for CES but did not provide any details except a few photos and the fact that Airpeak drones will be capable of carrying Sony Alpha cameras. The official launch is […]

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Did Dpreview just leak the previously rumored Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens (SEL35F14GM)?

Did Dpreview just leak the previously rumored Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens (SEL35F14GM) – they did blur the label of the lens in question for some reason. Here is the original report from SonyAddict:

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The 2021 CES show starts on Monday (Panasonic, Sony, Canon)

The 2021 CES show will start on Monday, January 11, and several press events are already scheduled online: Panasonic Sony Canon

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Sony press conference already scheduled for the 2021 CES show (online)

Just like the CP+ show, the 2021 CES show will take place online and Sony already announced that their press conference will take place on January 11th from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. EST. Sony is rumored to announce three new cameras in early 2021 (see the specs of two of the cameras). Here are the details on the […]

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Sony announced a new SDK for camera-automation software

Sony announced a new SDK for camera-automation software, app library, support, and website focus on the e-commerce sector. The supported cameras are: ILCE-7C ILCE-7SM3 ILCE-7RM4 ILCE-9M2 Additional information:

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Sony already warns about supply shortage for some camera models

Today Sony Japan issued a press release warning about supply shortages for some camera models (a6100). They even completely suspended some video and action models. This is most likely related to the devastating three-day fire at a Japanese high-end IC components factory I reported two days ago. Here is the translated press release:

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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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