Category Archives: Sony

The best entry-level mirrorless APS-C camera (Fuji X-T100 vs. Sony a6000 vs. Canon M50)

By PR admin | Published: August 9, 2018

DPReview TV published an interesting video comparing the best entry-level mirrorless APS-C cameras (Fuji X-T100 vs. Sony a6000 vs. Canon M50). Here is a recap of the results:

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New Sony deals: get up to $300 trade-in bonus + new Sony lens rebates

By PR admin | Published: August 5, 2018

Check out the new Sony deals where you can get up to $300 trade-in bonus + new Sony lens rebates (these specials end on September 9th): Two new #Sony savings/offers:https://t.co/O2xd5WuXBjhttps://t.co/LUPnSklrGz pic.twitter.com/7Z785igwig — Photography Deals (@PhotogDeals) August 6, 2018 For more photography deals, follow @PhotogDeals on Facebook or Twitter

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2018 Canon, Nikon and Sony market share (latest Nikkei, BCN and CIPA reports)

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2018

Nikkei published their 2018 interchangeable lens camera worldwide market share report: Canon: 49.1% Nikon: 24.9% Sony: 13.3% All other companies (Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic, Ricoh) combined have less than a 13% market share (the top 3 camera manufacturers gained 6.2% in 2018 to a total of 87.3%). The compact (fixed lens) digital camera market share shows similar numbers. […]

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Sony RX100VA (RX100M5A) camera announced in the US

By PR admin | Published: July 13, 2018

Over a month ago Sony announced their new RX100VI camera (24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 for $1,198). Three weeks later Sony introduced the RX100VA (RX100M5A) version in Japan and Australia which was basically a paid firmware to the RX100V – have you ever seen another company to sell a second version (A) of the fifth generation (V) of the same […]

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Availability update on the latest cameras and lenses

By PR admin | Published: July 5, 2018

The Sony RX100 VI camera is now shipping in the US. Leica M10 Zagato limited edition camera is now shipping in Asia. The Blackmagic 4K Pocket Cinema camera will be released in September. The Sigma 14mm and 135mm lenses for SonyE-mount will be available on July 6th. The Nissin MG10 2.4GHz wireless TTL strobe is now shipping.

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Sony announced a new and updated RX100VA (RX100M5A) camera in Japan

By PR admin | Published: July 4, 2018

Sony unexpectedly announced a new and updated RX100VA (RX100M5A) camera for the Japanese market. The new “A” model includes multiple minor improvements from the previous version:

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Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens additional coverage (SEL400F28GM)

By PR admin | Published: June 29, 2018

Some additional coverage of the new Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens that was announced two days ago: Pre-orders are now open – Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Park Camera (UK) | WEX (UK). Sony 400mm f/2.8 FE vs Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR comparison: Sony 400mm f/2.8 FE Weight: 6.4 lb / […]

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Sony released their FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens (SEL400F28GM)

By PR admin | Published: June 27, 2018

Sony finally released their new FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens (SEL400F28GM). The lens was originally announced in October last year. The US price of the lens will be $12,000 (€12,000 in Europe). For comparison, the Nikon 400mm f/2.8 lens is $800 cheaper at 11,196.95, the Canon 400mm f/2.8 is $10,000 ($2,000 cheaper). The optional […]

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New: ProMaster 170SL Speedlight for Sony

By PR admin | Published: June 26, 2018

The ProMaster 170SL Speedlight now also offers full TTL compatibility for Sony’s multi-interface hot shoe (in addition to Canon and Nikon). The price of the flash is $189.95. Additional information:

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New Sony 32MP APS-C IMX342LQA sensor leaked online, it will not be used in the rumored Sony a6700 camera

By PR admin | Published: June 26, 2018

The brochure for a new Sony sensor leaked on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. As SonyAddict points out, the new APS-C sensor looks legitimate, but probably it’s designed for industrial applications only. The chances for Sony to use this sensor in their rumored a6700 camera are slim. Here are the details on the new sensor:

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