Category Archives: Sony

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

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?

→ 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?

→ 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

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

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?

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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The latest patents from Sigma, Canon and Sony

→ Sigma filed a patent for a 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM (FLD) Art lens with zero distortion. → Canon has a new patent applications for a lubricating camera body cap.

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What else is new?

→ Price drop: the Pentax K-3 II DSLR camera is now $935.24 (the K-3 is $749). → Expires today: $300 off on the Sony a7 mirrorless camera. → The Sony RX100 MIV camera is now shipping and is currently in stock. The camera manual can be downloaded here. → The Panasonic Lumix CM1 camera and smartphone with […]

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Sony raising money to concentrate on developing image sensors, pulls away from consumer goods

Sony Corporations is planing to raise nearly $4 billion with issuing new shares and bonds in order to invest in stacked image sensor R&D and production while pulling back from consumer goods where they lost money in the past:

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What else is new?

→ Sample photos from the Sigma dp0 Quattro camera ($999) published online (more photos available here). → The Sony a7R camera is now $400 off. → The $100 off discount for the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens will expire on June 30th.

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