From SonyAddict: Sony is working on a new XEVC codec that includes 12-bit 4k and 12-bit 8k 4:4:4 capabilities. Even 1080p will be getting a boost up to 240fps 10-bit. This H.265 based codec should double image quality. The speculations are that this codec could appear in future Sony cameras with 8k support.
Both Sony and Panasonic have scheduled press conferences for January 7th ahead of the 2019 CES show in Las Vegas. Sony is rumored to start announcing 8k video related products. The long-rumored a6700 or a7000 APS-C mirrorless camera will be announced in 2019 as I already reported and not in 2018 as some have suggested. The Sony a7S III […]
The latest patents from Sigma, Sony, Panasonic and Olympus:
After the new IMX435AQJ sensor with 36MP and 8k video, another new Sony sensor leaked online: the IMX455AQR sensor will have 60MP, 8k video, and native 64 ISO. This new sensor is probably based on the IMX551 and will become available in 2019. IMX455AQR sensor specs:
Amateur Photographer published their interview with Kenji Tanaka from Sony cameras. Here is the recap from SonyAddict:
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 […]
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:
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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