Another surprise from Sony that nobody expected or have previously reported (not even the Japanese sites) – the new RX0 camera comes with a 15MP 1″ sensor and a 24mm f/4 lens (just announced today): Pre-order: B&H | Adorama Press release Specifications: High-quality imaging technology in an ultra-compact & tough body: Waterproof, Shockproof and Crushproof 1.0-type stacked […]
Today Sony announced the development of their next-generation CineAlta 36x24mm full frame motion picture camera system. Here is the official press release :
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.
Imaging-Resource published a new interview with Kenji Tanaka from Sony – here is the recap from SonyAddict:
This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:
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 […]
This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:
This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:
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 […]
→ 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 […]
