Category Archives: Sony

Sony a9 overheating? (and other reported problems)

The Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera ($4,498) just started shipping a few days ago and we already have the first overheating reports (Sony had several overheating issues with different cameras over the years): “After 20 minutes of shooting That 1 Cameraguy experienced an overheating indicator in 80-degree weather after 20 minutes of shooting.: (SonyAddict) Here is the […]

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List of upcoming cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus and Leica

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

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What else is new?

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

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Sony’s presentation to investors

In a recent presentation to investors, Sony provided some additional information on their Imaging Products & Solutions Segment (see the full report “Sony IR Day 2017” here, additional information is available here):

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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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

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

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