Category Archives: Sony

New Sony camera registered online (may or may not be the Sony a7000 or the a7s III)

Nokishita noticed another new Sony camera being registered in Asia under the code name WW715296. Of course, there is no indication if this will the rumored Sony a6700/a7000 APS-C mirrorless camera (see rumored specs) or maybe even the a7s III that is not expected anytime soon. New cameras are usually officially announced 30-90 days after the initial […]

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Additional information on the latest Sony sensors published online

Sony published additional information for their latest sensors for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The new sensors include medium format, full-frame, APS-C and 4/3 sizes – the new 102MP sensor could be used in the upcoming Fujifilm GFX 100S camera:

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Sony a6700/a7000 APS-C mirrorless camera rumored specifications

A new Sony APS-C mirrorless camera (a6700 or a7000) has been rumored for months now, but so far we have not seen any reliable leaks. Here is a potential set of rumored camera specifications courtesy of SonyAddict:

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Last day: Sony a7II with 28-70mm lens and free accessories under $1,000

I don’t think I have ever seen a full frame camera with a lens for under $1,000 – you even get some free accessories. See the available kits and details at: Adorama B&H Photo Amazon Also – the Sony A6000 two lens kit is now $400 off (final price $598): Adorama | B&H Photo. For more photography deals, […]

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BCN Ranking full-frame mirrorless camera market share: Sony: 67%, Canon: 22.1%, Nikon: 10.4%

BCN Ranking published their latest full-frame mirrorless camera market data for the Japanese market. In the first graph, you can  how Sony’s nearly 100% market share fell down to 67% after the announcement of the Nikon Z7 and Canon EOS R (Sony in blue: 67%, Nikon in green: 10.4%, Canon in red: 22.1%): The second graph […]

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Sony released their Q2/2018 financial results

Sony released their Q2/2018 financial results – here is the info on the Imaging Products & Solutions Segment:

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Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens now shipping

The new Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens is now shipping (check pricing and availability at Adorama, B&H, Amazon and FotoHansKeuzekamp). Here is a size comparison of the new Sony lens with the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for Sony E-mount: Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens sample photos:

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More on the claim that Sony E-mount was not designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras

Some additional information on the claim made by a Leica executive that Sony E-mount was initially developed for APS-C sensors and not specifically designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras (a story that was widely reported by many major websites, including PetaPixel, DIYphotography, Fstoppers sand others). First, let’s take a look at this old interview with Mr. Kazuto […]

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Sony E-mount was not designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras

In a recent Photokina interview with Leica executives on the new L-Mount Alliance (already covered here), Stephan Schulz from Leica Camera AG claimed that the Sony E-mount was not designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras:

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Sony promising more APS-C mirrorless lenses and cameras, no plans to go medium format

Sony did not announce a new APS-C mirrorless camera before, during or after the Photokina show as some have suggested. In a recent interview, Sony confirmed that a new APS-C based mirrorless camera will be announced by the CP+ show that will take place at the end of February (February 28th – March 3th). Today Dpreview […]

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