Category Archives: Sony

The Sony a7S III camera “still requires a lot of work”

Sony did not announce a new a7S III mirrorless camera or an a6500 replacement at Photokina. In a recent interview with Cinema5D, Sony Senior Manager Yutaka Iwatsuki who is responsible for product planning said that the Sony a7S III will go beyond customers’ expectations, but it still requires a lot of work: Here is a recap from SonyAddict:

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Sony Photokina 2018 event: eye AF for animals and 12 new lenses

The key points from Sony’s press event at Photokina:

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Our Photokina coverage starts in a few hours

Our 2018 Photokina coverage will start in just a few hours – here is how to follow us: Nikon: NikonRumors.com (Facebook | Twitter) Leica: LeicaRumors.com (Facebook | Twitter) Ricoh/Pentax: PentaxRumors.com (Facebook | Twitter) Fuji: FujiAddict.com (Facebook | Twitter) Sony: SonyAddict.com (Facebook | Twitter) MFT-Mount and L-Mount: 43addict.com (Facebook | Twitter) Everything else: PhotoRumors (Facebook | Twitter) Here is the schedule of press conferences (10 am […]

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New Sony DSC-WX800 compact camera registered in Korea

Sony registered a new Sony DSC-WX800 compact camera in Korea – this will probably be the replacement for the current WX500 model: A few weeks ago Sony also registered a new WX700 compact camera:

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The new Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens now available for pre-order

The new Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens is now available for pre-order: Adorama B&H Amazon WEX (UK)

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Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens officially announced

Sony officially announced the previously leaked FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens. For pricing and availability check B&H and Adorama: E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16 Two XA Elements, Three ED Elements Nano AR and Fluorine Coatings Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor AF/MF Switch; Internal Focus Focus Hold Button Physical Aperture Ring; De-Click Switch […]

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Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens leaked online

We finally have some Sony leaks/rumors to report – Sony will soon announce a new FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens. The new lens will have a 67mm filter size. This is all will have for now – there is no info about a new camera or other FE lenses. Update #1: I was asked to remove the […]

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New Sony 31MP APS-C sensor with global shutter announced *UPDATED*

Sony announced several new APS-C sensors with global shutter. The most interesting in the list is the MX342LLA/LQA: a 31.49MP APS-C sensors with global shutter that can potentially be used in the a65000 replacement (update: this sensor is not designed for photography, see this discussion from June). The sensor will be available in both Monochrome and RGB. Via Image-sensors-world

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The only reliable Sony rumor as of today: new WX700 compact camera

The first and only reliable Sony rumor worth reporting here is coming from Nokishita – Sony has registered a new WX700 compact camera online that will probably be the replacement for the current WX500 model: Sony has scheduled a new product announcement at the IBC 2018 show (September 14th) and a press conference at Photokina (September 25th) […]

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List of upcoming press conferences on Photokina Media Preview Day (September 25th)

The list of scheduled press conferences on Photokina Media Preview Day (September 25th) can be found here. Nikon, Canon and Fuji already had some big announcements and there is no guarantee that new products will be introduced on the 25th – this is basically a preview day for the press. There is still zero informaiton on what will be […]

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