Category Archives: Sony

Sony a7R II mirrorless camera teardown

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2015

iFixit teared down a Sony a7R II mirrorless camera and published the detailed steps with plenty of pictures and even included a video of the sensor-shift stabilization mechanism in action.

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Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for Sony A mount listed at B&H

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2015

When the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens was first introduced, only three different mounts were announced (Canon, Nikon and Sigma). There is now a new product listings at B&H for a Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for Sony A mount: Via Digicame-info

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There is a petition for a Sony RX1 / RX1R firmware update

By PR admin | Published: August 12, 2015

I have already given up hope for a new Sony RX1 firmware update (see RX1 review), but if you believe in the power of petitions, check this change.org link and sign it:

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The Sony a7s deal for $1,799 is back

By PR admin | Published: August 10, 2015

The same deal that sold pretty quickly the last time I posted it is back: Sony a7s mirrorless camera (body only) is currently available on eBay for $1,799 from a reputable seller (lowest price so far, regular price: $2,498). Please note that this is a grey market camera that comes with 1 year US warranty by the seller.

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New Sony 24-70mm (SEL2470GM) lens on the horizon

By PR admin | Published: August 10, 2015

The Russian government certification website Novocert has a new listing for a Sony 24-70mm (SEL2470GM) lens that will probably be officially announced in the next 30-90 days. Via Digicame-info

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 9, 2015

→ Announced: Rokinon XEEN cinema full frame lenses (see hands-on review). → New Sony lens rebates are now live. → New deals on Lexar memory cards.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2015

→ Sigma UK announced the pricing and availability of the 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM lens: £949.99 (the Canon version is already in stock in the US and Europe). → New Think Tank Photo “Roller Flair” bag announced. → Lomography got a new Lomo’Instant Kyoto edition camera kit that includes 3 lens attachments (fisheye, close-up and portrait). → Sony […]

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Deal of the day: Sony a7s mirrorless camera for $1,799

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2015

The Sony a7s mirrorless camera (body only) is currently available on eBay for $1,799 from a reputable seller – I believe this is the lowest price I have seen for this model (regular price: $2,498). Please note that this is a grey market camera that comes with 1 year US warranty by the seller. Update […]

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Now in stock and shipping in the US

By PR admin | Published: July 30, 2015

Now in stock and shipping in the US: Ricoh GR II Sony RX100 IV Olympus Air A01 Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens for Canon EF

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 27, 2015

Here are some of the headlines from the past few days while I was offline: → New Metabones Speed Booster Ultra 0.71x adapter for Micro Four Thirds cameras announced (check pricing and availability here). → The Canon PowerShot G3X camera is now shipping. → The Sony RX10M2 camera is also now shipping. → The latest Olympus deals and […]

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