Category Archives: Sony

Sony Alpha a7s camera (grey market) now $1,699

By PR admin | Published: September 22, 2015

Grey market Sony Alpha a7s cameras are now available for $1,699 on eBay. This is a new low price for that model – it was $100 more the last time I reported it. The original a7s price is $2,498, refurbished models are now $1,998.

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Firmware update 1.10 for Sony a7R II camera now available

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2015

Sony released firmware update 1.10 for the ILCE-7RM2 mirrorless camera with the following improvements:

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Sony’s patent for phase detection and contrast detection autofocus systems

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

Sony has a new patent for phase detection and contrast detection autofocus systems. See the detailed explanation over at Imaging-resource:

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Canon 5Ds R vs. Sony a7R II hands-on video review

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

An interesting hands-on video comparison between the Canon 5Ds R and Sony a7R II cameras by Kai from DigitalRev:

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The latest rebates from Rokinon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Fuji, Leica, Nikon, Canon, Sigma and Tamron

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2015

The Rokinon XEEN cine lenses currently have an early adopters discount: $1500 instant rebate on the 24mm/50mm/85mm Canon, Micro 4/3, Nikon, PL, or Sony E mount lens set or a $300 instant rebate on any XEEN cine lens: see the details at B&H, Adorama and Amazon. Check out the latest Sony cameras and lens instant rebates. […]

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Sony Alpha a7S II now available for pre-order, shipping starts in October

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2015

The new Sony a7S II full frame mirrorless camera that was announced last week (4k video, 5-axis image stabilization and ISO 409,600) is now available for pre-order at B&H, Amazon, Adorama and WEX (UK). Shipping starts on October 16th. More info on the Sony a7S II can be found here.

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Sony coming up with 14-bit uncompressed RAW option for selected A7 cameras and 8 new FE lenses

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2015

The official Alphauniverse website had a dedicated page earlier today announcing that uncompressed 14-bit RAW option is coming to the A7sII and A7rII cameras via a firmware update. Sony also promised 8 new FE lenses by early 2016. That page is now gone, but you can still find the full text on Reddit: Here is the full text of the official press […]

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Refurbished Sony a7S camera for $1,899.99

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2015

Refurbished Sony a7S cameras are now available on eBay for $1,899.99 (available also on Amazon). Here are few other refurbished deals:

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Sony announced α7S II: a full frame mirrorless camera with 4k video and 5-axis image stabilization

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2015

There was no Sony A6000 successor or any new lenses announced today, but Sony surprisingly revealed a new α7S II – a full frame mirrorless camera with 4k video, 5-axis image stabilization and ISO 409,600: Ultra-high sensitivity up to 409600i with low noise across the whole range Wide dynamic range across entire ISO range delivering smooth tonal gradation […]

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Sony A6000 now $200 off, A7000 imminent?

By PR admin | Published: September 8, 2015

The Sony A6000 camera is currently $200 off at Amazon and Adorama. Maybe this time there is really a new A7000 model coming out soon? Sony has a press conference scheduled for September 11th and forums are already predicting the announcement of the A6000 successor.

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