Category Archives: Sony

Sony announces the development of next-generation CineAlta 36x24mm full frame motion picture camera system

By PR admin | Published: August 22, 2017

Today Sony announced the development of their next-generation CineAlta 36x24mm full frame motion picture camera system. Here is the official press release :

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New Sony Alpha trade-in program and rebates introduced in the US

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2017

Sony introduced new rebate savings and a trade-in program in the US – see the details at B&H, Adorama and BuyDig (get an extra $5 off at BuyDig with promo code “YADIG5“). A similar trade-in program is available also in the UK.

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Sony self-claims world wide #2 spot for interchangeable-lens camera sales, still committed to APS-C

By PR admin | Published: August 10, 2017

Imaging-Resource published a new interview with Kenji Tanaka from Sony – here is the recap from SonyAddict:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 5, 2017

This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:

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Sony published their 2017 Q1 financial results: the company controls 45% of the image sensor market

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2017

Sony published their 2017 Q1 financial results. A few quotes: The profit surge mainly reflected recovery in image sensors from earthquake damage sustained a year ago, the company said. Sony’s semiconductor division – which includes sensors – posted profit of 55.4 billion yen, a reverse of last year’s loss. But Sony trimmed its full-year sales […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 28, 2017

This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 22, 2017

This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:

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Sony has a patent for an astronomical camera with a curved medium format sensor

By PR admin | Published: July 21, 2017

Sony and several other companies (including Nikon) have already filed multiple patents for curved sensors or for lenses designed for curved sensors. Back in June Sony filed a patent (2017-102189 ) for an astronomical camera with a curved medium format sensor. The first fully functional prototype of a 20MP full frame curved sensor by CEA-LETI was recently awarded […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 15, 2017

→ Sigma announced pricing and availability of their new 14mm T2 FF and 135mm T2 FF cine prime lenses: $4,999.00 USD each, shipping will begin late July. → New ALPA Macro Switar 5.6/105mm lens announced: this is a high-performance lens for image scales of 1:4 to 4:1 where you can optimize the specific image scale […]

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List of not yet announced cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus

By PR admin | Published: July 14, 2017

Here is an updated list of upcoming cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus that have already been registered with various government agencies but are not yet announced:

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