Category Archives: Sony

Pre-order the new Sony a9 camera now

The pre-orders for the latest Sony a9 camera and 100-400mm lens were supposed to open at 10am today, but Amazon already started earlier: Sony a9 pre-order links: Amazon Adorama B&H UK: Jessops | WEX | Park Camera Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS lens pre-order links: Amazon Adorama B&H

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The day after: hands-on videos of the new Sony a9 mirrorless camera

Several hands-on videos of the new Sony a9 mirrorless camera ($4,499) were published online in the past 24 hours:

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New Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE lens coming soon (autofocus full frame mirrorless lens)

  At the P&I 2017 show (Seoul International Photo & Imaging Show) Samyang displayed a new AF 35mm f/2.8 autofocus FE lens for full frame Sony mirrorless cameras (Samyang already has two AF lenses for FE mount):

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New Sony A9 mirrorless camera announced

Developing story, this post is being updated, refresh this page for the latest news. Sony announced a new a9 mirrorless camera – chek out the live blog here or the live stream here. Here are the main specs/features: world’s first full-frame stacked CMOS sensor, 24.2 MP resolution blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 20fps for up to 241 RAW/ 362 JPEG images […]

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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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