From image-sensors-world: “Financial Times and Reuters report that Daniel Loeb’s hedge fund Third Point LLC uses lower Sony stock price to build a stake in the company again to push for changes that possibly include spinning off its image sensor business.” From Reuters: “Reuters has reported that Daniel Loeb’s hedge fund Third Point LLC is building […]
If you have been following the latest Sony “rumors”, the a7sIII camera should have been announced a long time ago. I had several readers asking me about that model and my response is: besides all the fake hype, there is still no trace or any reliable information on the Sony a7sIII camera. Here is what Kai […]
Sony will have a new product announcement on April 20th, 2020 at noon EST:
The previously rumored Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens is now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open at B&H and Adorama. Sample photos can be found here. Press release:
I am not convinced this sensor is real, but here is the rumor – FujiAddict found a reference online for a new Sony IM671AQR 43MP BSI sensor that can do 8k 12-bit video with a high-speed readout. In addition, the new sensor is supposed to have stacked DRAM and up to 16-bit A/D conversion for […]
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Sony has canceled plans for a new mirrorless camera due to constrained DRAM supply. The company is instead concentrating on the launch of the PS5:
Finally, some S0ny rumors worth reporting – the German website digitalkamera.de leaked an upcoming paid review of a new Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 SEL20F18F lens (there will also be a new Sony lens hood ALC-SH162):
Here are a few examples of how much cash you can get for your used Sony gear at Adorama (use this page to submit your trade-in request): Sony a7III: up to $1,100 Sony a7rIII: up to $1,200 Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM: up to $1,200 Please note that the exact value will depend on the condition of […]
Sony released their Q3 FY2019 consolidated financial results – here are the results for the Electronics Products & Solutions Segment that includes also Sony’s camera business:
Sony registered their upcoming WW119533 camera also with the Taiwan NCC agency (previously reported in December). It seems that WW119533 will be a compact camera/camcorder since it will use the Sony NP-BX1 battery (compatible with select CyberShot cameras and ActionCam camcorders – see the full list here). Via Nokishita
