Category Archives: Sony

Sony released firmware update 3.10 for a7RII, a7R, a7S, a7II, a7 and a6000 mirrorless cameras

By PR admin | Published: March 14, 2016

Sony released new firmware updates (version 3.10) for their a7 product line and a6000 cameras with support for their latest lenses, phase-detection autofocus and few other minor updates. Download links:

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The latest patents from Sony and Canon

By PR admin | Published: March 13, 2016

   → Sony patented a new way to attach a better camera to a smartphone (maybe something similar to the current XQ1). → Canon has a patent for a 28mm f/1.4 lens. → Canon filed for a patent for in-camera image stabilizations. → Another one from Canon: moving sensor to improve contrast AF. More info available here. […]

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B&H and Adorama are now taking preorder for the Techart PRO Leica M lens to Sony E-mount AF adapter

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2016

The new Techart PRO Leica M lens to Sony E-mount AF adapter that will let you autofocus manual Leica M lenses on Sony a7 cameras is now available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama, Addition information on the new adapter, including features, specs and multiple hands-on videos and reviews can be found over at LeicaRumors.

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Sony announced new HX80 camera and the development of a Wireless Lighting Control System

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2016

Sony announced a new HX80 compact camera (price: $348) with 30x zoom and built-in retractable EVF. Key features for the new model are included below: Premium 30x ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* optical zoom lens with 60x “Clear Image” digital zoom capability Built-in pop-up OLED Tru-Finder EVF w/ high contrast and vivid colors 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS […]

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What else is new? (new Leica camera without LCD screen, Pentax K-1 sample photos, Nikon D750 service advisory)

By PR admin | Published: March 4, 2016

The latest Leica rumors: new M camera without LCD screen, tilt shift SL lenses The new Leica M-D camera: will it have a rangefinder? More Techart Leica M lens to Sony E-mount autofocus adapter demo and hands-on videos Pentax K-1 sample photos *UPDATED* US price of Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens announced: […]

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Sony still comitted to the A mount

By PR admin | Published: March 3, 2016

In a recent interview with focus-numerique, Sony confirmed (again) their commitment to their own A mount:

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New Phottix teaser (Odin II for Sony)

By PR admin | Published: March 2, 2016

Phottix published a new teaser on their website with the words “It’s coming“. What could it be? Well, the name of the uploaded picture is “Odin-II-for-Sony“. The Phottix Odin II flash trigger is currently available only for Nikon and Canon, so my bet is on a new Sony version.

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Nikon, Canon, Sony and Panasonic price increases coming to Canada on April 1st

By PR admin | Published: March 1, 2016

In case you missed my post on NikonRumors from few days ago: a price increase is coming to Canada on April 1st, 2016 (not a joke) on all major camera manufacturers, including Nikon, Canon, Sony and Panasonic. The reason for the price increase is the decline of the Canadian Dollar:

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Voigtländer Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm f/5.6 Aspherical and Super Wide-Helliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III lenses for Sony E-mount

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2016

Cosina announced the Japanese pricing of their Voigtländer 10mm f/5.6 and 15mm f/4.5 lenses for Sony E-mount: Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm f/5.6 Aspherical E-Mount: ¥155,000 (around $1,300), shipping starts in May 2016 Super Wide-Helliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III E-Mount: ¥115,000 (around $1,000), shipping starts in April 2016 Here is a 10mm f/5.6 sample video from Newsshooter:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2016

→ Polaroid announced new remote controlled Panorama Eyeball Head Spins 360° for capturing panoramic pictures and videos: The versatile Polaroid remote-controlled 360°panorama eyeball head accessory is a compact, portable freestanding mini tripod that can also be placed on a tripod, slider or even selfie stick. Designed for Polaroid cameras, other small popular cameras and SLRs, […]

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