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Sony RX100 II becomes official with WiFi, NFC, and new sensor
Beside the RX1R announcement, Sony has decided to refresh the RX100 camera on the same day with the introduction of the Cybershot DSC-RX100 II. The compact shooter has all kinds of novelties on-board, including a new 1-inch image sensor, WiFi, NFC, tilting display, and a hot shoe mount for external accessories.
Sony RX100M2 accessories list leaked
Sony is rumored to hold a product launch event on June 27, when the company will announce two new cameras and a couple of auxiliary products for them. It appears that the Sony RX100M2 accessories will include a new grip attachment and a filter adapter, which will be compatible with the RX100, too.
Sony i1 Honami specs include interchangeable lens support
Sony is rumored to announce a Mobile Cybershot smartphone, which might be called i1 Honami, on June 27. The device is coming alongside the RX100 MKII and the RX1-R, as well as a new JPEG engine. Beside these, the upcoming event will also reveal that the i1 Honami will support an interchangeable lens mount.
Full frame and APS-C Sony A-mount cameras coming in 2014
The end of June will be very busy for Sony fans, since the RX1-R and RX100 MKII cameras will be introduced. This year will continue with a couple of E-mount cameras, the NEX-7 and NEX-5R replacements, but what about 2014? According to the rumor mill, next year is all about high-end full frame and APS-C Sony A-mount cameras.
Sony NEX-7 replacement release date is this October
It has been so long since the Sony NEX-7 successor has been first rumored that some of the company’s fans have began wondering whether the camera is coming at all. Well, the answer to that is “yes”, as trusted sources have revealed that the NEX-7 replacement has been scheduled for an October 2013 release date.
Sony RX200 specs list leaked online
Sony is working on a new RX100 generation, which has been leaked several times on the web under several names, including RX200, RX100 MKII, and RX100M2. Its retail name is currently unknown, but the specifications of the Cyber-shot camera have surfaced on the web and they appear as promising as ever.
Sony RX1-R specs will not include an AA filter
Sony RX1-R will make its first official appearance on June 27, the rumors say. Until then, its manual has appeared on the web, revealing its full list of specifications. Surprisingly enough, they are identical to those of the RX1, but the rumor mill knows there is a difference, as the RX1-R will not feature an anti-aliasing filter.
Sony RX200 manual photos appear online, confirming specs
There has been a lot of speculation surrounding the Sony RX200 also known as RX100 MKII. The camera is rumored to be launched on June 27, alongside a couple of other devices. Adding fuel to the rumors is easy now, as the RX200’s manual has just been leaked online, confirming some specifications, including WiFi.
Sony NEX-7 replacement release date delayed due to manufacturing issue
Sony has been rumored to replace the NEX-7 with a new camera since the beginning of the year. However, a successor is nowhere in sight and an inside source believes he knows why. Apparently, the engineers have discovered an unexpected manufacturing issue, causing the E-mount shooter’s delay.
Sony RX200 announcement date slated for June 27
It has been revealed that Sony is preparing a product launch event for June 27. The PlayStation manufacturer is rumored to introduce the RX200 camera, along with the new Honami smartphone, which is codenamed Mobile Cybershot. Both devices will be the first ones to feature the new “Honami” JPEG engine, delivering better imagery.
Sony RX200 / RX100 MKII to feature WiFi and swivel display
Sony is once again rumored to announce a new RX camera soon. The camera will not feature a full frame sensor, like the RX2, but it will come packed with a 1-inch 20.2-megapixel image sensor, WiFi, a hot shoe, and a swivel screen, sources have revealed. It might be called RX200 or even RX100 MKII, but we will find out before long.
Sony RX2 camera will not replace the RX1
Sony is rumored to release a new full frame RX camera this fall. It has been believed that the device might replace the RX1, but sources have revealed that this is no longer the case, since the current shooter is not getting a replacement anytime soon. Moreover, the new Olympus OM-D camera will not supersede the E-M5 either.
Sony RX2 full frame camera coming at the end of August
Leica may be focused on APS-C cameras with fixed zoom lens and slow aperture, but Sony has entirely different things in its mind. According to inside sources, the PlayStation-manufacturer will announce a new RX compact camera with a full frame image sensor in late August.
Sony RX200 release date rumored for June, again
The industry has laughed when sources in China have revealed that Sony is working on a replacement for the RX100. However, the rumors about the alleged RX200 are back. Leaksters are convinced that the next-gen compact camera will be officially announced by the end of June and they have unearthed some of its specs.
Sony to use Olympus 5-axis image stabilization in its next full frame cameras
The partnership between Olympus and Sony has been recently confirmed to include digital cameras. It appears that Olympus will supply its Zuiko lenses to Sony in exchange for image sensors. However, there is more to that, as full frame A-mount cameras may soon benefit from Olympus’ 5-axis image stabilization technology.
Sony NEX-5 discontinued in June to make room for its heir
Sony may have revamped its entire strategy for 2013, as the company will no longer release full frame A-mount cameras this year. However, at least an A-mount APS-C shooter will be revealed this summer. Besides, the latest rumor says that the NEX-5r will be discontinued this June, in anticipation of a successor in August.
Sony World Photography Awards 2014 competition opens up
Sony and the World Photo Organization have opened the gates of the 2014 Photographer of the Year and the other two photo competitions. Photographers will be able to submit images to the Sony World Photography Awards 2014 until January next year, for a chance to win the L’Iris d’Or and $25,000 prize money.
Sony A77 firmware update to include Honami JPEG engine support
Sony SLT-A77 users might get a firmware update by the end of the summer. The changelog of the upgrade has just been leaked. It includes the also-rumored Honami JPEG engine, which is said to be under development, in order to provide higher-quality JPEG images, just like Nikon, Canon, and Fujifilm cameras.
Sony launching three full frame A-mount cameras in 2014
The rumors concerning Sony cameras have intensified over the past few weeks. It appears that the company has decided to focus on A-mount shooters, while the NEX series no longer plays a major role in the company’s strategy. Now, a new set of rumors says that three full frame cameras with A-mount support are coming in 2014.
Sony Honami smartphone specs leaked on the web
With Sony looking to reassess its future, it appears that the company will definitely launch a new JPEG engine. However, the new technology will not be present just in the camera industry, as the company is looking to add it into the mobile market as well, courtesy of the upcoming Android-powered Honami smartphone.
Olympus 400mm f/4 lens coming in 2014 for Sony A-mount cameras
Many people did not welcome Sony’s decision to buy a stake in Olympus. However, it seems like this partnership will produce some results in early 2014, when Olympus will introduce two new lenses for Sony’s A-mount cameras, while the PlayStation-maker will ship Micro Four Thirds sensors for PEN and OM-D cameras.
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