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New Sony sensor tech: Starvis and Pregius

Two new videos from Sony that demonstrate their latest sensor technology: “Starvis” Sony CMOS image sensor technology is designed for security: “The STARVIS is back-illuminated pixel technology used in CMOS image sensors for surveillance camera applications. It features a sensitivity of 2000 mV or more per 1 µm2 (color product, when imaging with a 706 […]

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Sony’s plan for world domination: buy Toshiba image sensor business

Reuters reports that Sony is about to purchase Toshiba’s image sensor business:

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Deal of the day: Sony Alpha a7S camera now $850 off (US warranty)

A brand new Sony Alpha a7S camera with US warranty is now selling for $1,649 ($850 off) on eBay. The current price at B&H is $2,498. The Sony RX100 III is now available for $664.90.

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Sony have not given up on a6000 camera replacement and A-mount

In a recent interview with Optyczne, Sony representative confirmed that they are still working on a6000 camera replacement and A-mount solutions (all this just few days after Sony UK said that they have no plans for a full frame A-mount camera):

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Sony A7R II uncompressed 14 bit RAW firmware update now available

The Sony A7RII uncompressed 14 bit RAW firmware update version 2.0 is now available for download. Here is the change log:

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Sony: “We have no full frame A-mount cameras planned” and “if the customer needs more than 100-million pixels, we will create such kind of a product”

Two interesting comments from Sony: No full frame A-mount cameras planned Sony UK commented on their Facebook and Twitter page that they currently have no plans for a full frame A-mount camera: The Sony A77 II ($948) was the last A-mount camera (announced in May 2014). There have been rumors floating around for a new A99 […]

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Voigtländer 10mm f/5.6, 12mm f/5.6 and 15mm f/4.5 Wide Heliar lenses for Sony E-mount

Voigtländer published additional information on the three new M-mount (VM) lenses for Sony E-mount that were announced a week ago: Voigtländer 15mm f/4.5 Super Wide Heliar aspherical lens (E-mount) Focal length used on full format camera body 15 mm Aperture ratio 1:4,5 Minimum aperture F 22 Click-stop 1/3 Lens construction 11 elements in 9 groups Angle of view 110° […]

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Sony Alpha a7S II camera now in stock

The Sony Alpha a7S II full frame mirrorless camera with 4k internal video recording, 5-axis stabilization and top ISO of 409,600 is now shipping and is currently in stock at Amazon, Adorama B&H (more information available here). See also few sample photos/videos from the Sony Alpha a7S II camera and those hands-on/demo reports. UK in stock status: WEX | Jessops.

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Sony A7S II reviews and sample photos/videos

The Sony Alpha A7S II camera starts hipping this Friday (pre-orders are open at B&H | Adorama | Amazon | WEX | Jessops). The review embargo ended yesterday and several websites published photo and video samples online (pictures credit: Shutterbug/Dan Havlik): More Sony A7S II reviews and sample photos/videos:

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Sony RX1R II camera with 42MP full frame sensor announced

Sony announced a new RX1R II camera: 42.4MP back-illuminated full-frame sensor Zeizz Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens High speed AF Retractable XGA OLED viewfinder Price: €3,500 in Europe, $3,299 in the US Shipping starts in December 2015 Pre order links: B&H (pre-orders were removed few hours after the announcement) World’s first optical variable low pass filter with […]

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