Category Archives: Sony

Sony released their Q2/2018 financial results

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2018

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

By PR admin | Published: October 31, 2018

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

By PR admin | Published: October 23, 2018

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

By PR admin | Published: October 20, 2018

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

By PR admin | Published: October 18, 2018

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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The latest Sony CMOS sensors product lineup for consumer cameras

By PR admin | Published: October 17, 2018

Sony updated their Sony CMOS sensors product lineup for consumer cameras – you can probably spot some of the sensors used in the recently released cameras:

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Sony HX99 compact camera announced in the US

By PR admin | Published: October 15, 2018

Today Sony announced their new compact HX99 camera in the US – the world’s smallest travel high zoom camera (price: $448):

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The new Sony Tough SD memory cards are now available

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2018

The new Sony Tough SD memory cards are now available at Adorama, B&H and Amazon (some models are already sold out). Additional information:

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Sony has not abandoned their APS-C mirrorless line, new model expected by February/March 2019

By PR admin | Published: October 12, 2018

Sony did not announce a new APS-C camera at the 2018 Photokina show and it seems they will not announce one this year. The Japanese website pronews.jp recently interviewed Kenji Tanaka (Sony Senior General Manager) who confirmed that Sony will announce a new APS-C based mirrorless camera by the CP+ show that will take place in Japan at the […]

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Lensvid interview with Sony at Photokina

By PR admin | Published: October 11, 2018

Lensvid published their interview with Mr. Yann Salmon-Legagneur (General manager for product marketing in Sony Europe) taken during the 2018 Photokina show: Here is a recap of the interview:

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