Category Archives: Sony

The latest patents from Sigma, Sony, Canon, Apple and Ricoh

→ Sigma filed a patent for a 400mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens. → Another Sigma patent: 24-105mm f/2.8-4 DG OS HSM Art lens.    → Sony patented a tiltable attachment for lens style cameras. → Another curved sensor patent from Sony. → Sony patented a curved surface (multi-layer sensor) that corrects the angle in which light falls […]

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Wikileaks leaks Sony’s plans: 3 new cameras coming in the next 2 months

Wikileaks published many leaked/hacked Sony documents online. There are some interesting finds that relate to the company’s camera division. The product roadmap for Q1 of 2015 for example lists new A7, A6000 and RX models (announcement expected between now and June):

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The latest firmware updates from Olympus, Pentax, Sony and Nikon

Those are the latest firmware updates: Olympus released a new firmware update for the E-M5 II camera Pentax released firmware updates for the K-3, K-S2 and K-S1 cameras Sony released firmware update for the A7/A7R/A7S/A6000 cameras Nikon will offer firmware updates for the Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens and D4s, D810 and D750 cameras

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What’s new at the 2015 NAB show?

   → Blackmagic announced three new cameras with different mounts: URSA, URSA Mini ($2,995 – $5,495) and a new Micro cinema camera ($995–$1,295). → Panasonic announced new wearable POV action cam HX-A1 ($199.99). →New HDC-4300 camcorder from Sony. → Livestream Studio HD550 is a new compact all-in-one live production switcher. → Manfrotto Digital Director for iPad Air announced ($499.99). → New action […]

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Sony Cybershot WX500 and HX90V compacts announced

At the 2015 NAB show Sony announced two new compact Cybershot cameras: Compact hi-zoom Sony HX90V camera with built-in retractable EVF Premium 30x ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* optical zoom lens with 60x “Clear Image” digital zoom capability Built-in pop-up OLED Tru-Finder EVF w/ high contrast and vivid colors 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ […]

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What else is new?

→ The Sony a7r mirrorless camera is now $400 off. → The Samsung NX500 lens kit is now $100 off. → New price drop on Canon lenses (up to $800 off). → Mitakon lenses now available at B&H. → If you purchase any MindShift Gear backpack between now and May 15, you will get a free […]

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The Fotodiox cherry wood camera grip will transform your Sony RX100 III into Hasselblad Stellar

Fotodiox now sells a “Pro” cherry wood camera hand grip that will make your Sony RX100 III look like the Hasselblad Stellar. The price? Only $49.95 – a small price to pay to make your camera look like the 2013 worst camera of the year. Additional information:

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What else is new?

→ Amazon’s special deal of the day: over 5o% off the Samsung NX300 mirrorless camera. → Refurbished Sony a7 cameras are now selling for $879.99. → Phase One announced new iXU 180 drone camera with a 80MP CCD sensor. The price is $60k. → The latest camera sales/shipment data from February 2015. → New patent hints […]

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New $500 instant rebate on all Sony a7 mirrorless cameras and bundles

New $500 instant rebate on all Sony a7 mirrorless cameras and bundles – see all eligible listings here (some bundles come with free case, free $299 Shure VP83F LensHopper microphone and other accessories). Amazon also has a good deal on the Sony NEX-5TL camera:  

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What else is new?

→ 21 rare Rolleiflex prototype cameras listed for sale on eBay for $177,950 (via Popphoto). → The Ricoh WG-M1 camera is currently on sale for $145.81. → Firmware update v1.21 for the Pentax 645z camera released. → Sony released new firmware updates for the a7, a7R, a7S, a7II and a6000 cameras. → IR interview with Fuji: “now […]

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