Category Archives: Sony

Sony truck stolen on the way to NAB

I am not sure how this is still possible in 2017, but there are reports that the truck carrying the Sony equipment for the 2017 NAB show was stolen on the way to Las Vegas. Two Sony trucks were also stolen back in 2010…

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Updated: multiple announcements expected from Canon, Sony, Fuji, Panasonic, Blackmagic (2017 NAB show)

Several rumored/potential announcements for next week ahead of the 2017 NAB show in Las Vegas:

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Sony overtakes #2 position in U.S. full-frame interchangeable lens camera market

This just in from Sony – Sony overtakes #2 position in U.S. full-frame interchangeable lens camera market:

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Sony RX1R III camera rumors: improved operations, 4k video, updated EVF

Some additional information on the rumored Sony RX1R III camera – some of the improvements will include: Better operations (I hope this means a better menu system) 4k video recording capabilities Improved EVF Sony will have a press event on April 23rd at the 2017 NAB show, but I am not sure if the new RX1R II will be […]

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Sony is rumored to announce a new RX1R III camera

I received a tip from a source that has been correct in the past that one of the not-yet-announced Sony cameras, the WW620081, will be a new RX1R III model that will replace the current RX1R II. This could also explain the recent $600 price drop on the RX1R II. Stay tuned while I am trying […]

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Sony RX1R II camera price drop

Back in September 2016, Sony increased the price of the Sony RX1R II camera by $600. The price of the same model recently dropped by $600 back to what it used to be – $3,300: Adorama Amazon B&H Via SonyAddict

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Zeiss Apo Sonnar 2.8/135 Batis full frame lens for Sony E-mount announced, price: $1,999

The Zeiss Apo Sonnar 2.8/135 Batis full frame lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced: Pre-order links: B&H | Adorama (lens hood sold separately) Sample photos Press release Videos: Technical specs, MTF charts, lens design:

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Sony: “we need both A mount and E mount”

Dpreview did another interview with Sony executive. Here is the recap:

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The latest US rebates for April

Here are the latest US rebates on photo gear for April:

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Confirmed: Sony to announce new 100MP and 150MP medium format BSI sensors in 2018

The video describing two new Sony 100MP and 150MP sensors was published a day before April 1st and many readers thought it was a joke. The BSI sensors described were real and Sony already has a brochure online with additional information:

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