Category Archives: Sony

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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Sensors are becoming a big deal for Sony

By PR admin | Published: September 5, 2015

Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai spoke in Berlin during the 2015 IFA show on the future of the company’s sensor business:

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Sony updates: a7S for $1,799, a7RII in stock, alphauniverse.com, DxOMark test results

By PR admin | Published: September 2, 2015

Sony a7S camera (grey market) is now available again for $1,799. The new a7RII camera is currently in stock at B&H and Amazon. Sony started a new community website alphauniverse.com. Semi-annual Sony Alpha lens sale is now live. Sony RX10 II and RX100 IV cameras got tested at DxOMark.

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The Sony A7R II is now the best tested camera at DxOMark

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2015

DxOMark tested the Sony A7R II mirrorless camera and got a new high overall score of 98 (the D810 has an overall score of 97): The D810 still has a better dynamic range, but the A7R II wins with better color depth and low-light rating:

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