Category Archives: Sony

Sony a9 camera in stock everywhere

The new Sony a9 mirrorless full frame camera is currently in stock pretty much everywhere (Amazon, Adorama, B&H and Jessops, WEX in the UK). Sony either produced a massive amount of units for the launch today or nobody is really buying this camera. The Sony a9 manual can be downloaded here. Thinking of upgrading to the a9? Adorama offers up to 70% credit towards […]

Posted in Sony| Tagged | 63 Comments

Sony a9 now shipping, last chance to win one

There are multiple reports from the Sony a9 Facebook group that the Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera is already shipping in the US: This is also your last chance to win one from Adorama – see this post for more information. Sony a9 pre-order links: Amazon | Adorama | B&H | Jessops | WEX | Park Camera. Follow also the new Sony a9 Facebook page.

Posted in Sony| Tagged | Leave a comment

Today: livestream panel to discuss the benefits of the new Sony a9 camera (plus another chance to win a Sony a9)

Today, at 7:30pm EST B&H will have a livestream event on the new Sony Alpha a9 mirrorless camera. You can submit a question on Twitter to B&H for a chance to win a Sony A9 camera (use #BHPhotoLive).  You also can still win a Sony a9 camera from Adorama – see this post for more […]

Posted in Sony| Tagged | 3 Comments

Sony a9 starts shipping this week and Adorama is giving one camera away

The new Sony a9 mirrorless full frame camera will start shipping this week (May 25th) and Adorama will completely refund one lucky buyer – in order to qualify the pre-order has to be placed before May 25th: “Pre-order the A9 prior to May 25th and one lucky customer will get a full refund of the […]

Posted in Sony| Tagged | 1 Comment

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM and FE 12-24mm f/4 G lenses announced

Sony announced two new FE lenses: Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22 Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements Three Aspherical and Two XA Elements Nano AR and Fluorine Coatings Two Direct Drive SSM AF Groups Focus Hold Button, AF/MF Switch Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction Eleven-Blade Circular Diaphragm Sony FE 12-24mm […]

Posted in Sony| 53 Comments

Sony a9 camera additional coverage (continuous eye autofocus demo and other videos)

Some additional coverage on the Sony a9 mirrorless camera ($4,498):

Posted in Sony| Tagged | 1 Comment

The latest US camera and lens rebates from Tamron, Olympus, Nikon, Canon, Sony, Sigma, Fuji and Panasonic

     

Also posted in Canon, Deals, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Sigma, Tamron| 4 Comments

Additional Sony coverage

Some additional Sony coverage: The new Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 lens is now in stock. There are some rumors floating online about new Sony 16-35mm and 135mm FE lenses. I also expect a new RX1R III camera. Potential Sony announcements dates could be the first week of June or the third week of July (not confirmed). Check […]

Posted in Sony| 8 Comments

Sony a9 camera accessories

We are getting closer to the shipping date of the new Sony a9 mirrorless camera (the date given by Amazon, Adorama and B&H is May 25th). Here are some of the accessories that are available for the Sony a9:

Posted in Sony| Tagged , | 6 Comments

Sony rep: a9 high ISO performance is similar to a7s, Canon lenses perform as good or even better on the a9

In a recent interview with Cameta Camera, a Sony representative made some pretty bold claims: The high ISO performance of the new Sony a9 camera ($4,498) is similar to the Sony a7s ($2,598). Canon lenses on the a9 (with an adapter) performed as good or even better than using Canon lenses on Canon cameras… Here is […]

Posted in Sony| Tagged | 93 Comments