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Sony A-E hybrid mount camera coming at Photokina 2014
Sony has not been doing so well in the digital imaging department. However, do not count the company off the camera wars, as 2014 will be a very exciting year. Sony will keep the flame alive with a NEX-7 replacement, while A-E hybrid mount bridge, A-mount full frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras will be launched throughout 2014.
Sony files patent for A-mount mirrorless APS-C camera
The rumor mill is suggesting that Sony will no longer release any A-mount cameras in 2013, as they are bound for 2014. This belief has been fueled by the Japanese company’s action of filing for a patent, which describes an A-mount mirrorless camera with an APS-C image sensor and support for Phase Detection AF technology.
Sony full frame and APS-C A-mount cameras coming in 2014, not 2013
Sony may be studying a camera between the RX1 and the RX100, but the company is actually taking closer looks at all of its series of shooters. It appears that the Japanese corporation has entirely changed its future roadmap, as the next full frame and APS-C A-mount cameras will be released in early 2014, rather than 2013.
Sony NEX-7n to be released this fall with Honami JPEG engine
Sony has been rumored to introduce a new NEX mirrorless camera, called NEX-7n, this spring. However, this season is quickly heading towards its end and the device is nowhere to be seen. Inside sources say that the shooter will be actually introduced this summer and released this fall under an entirely different name.
Sony RX200 rumors appear to be fake
Recently, sources in China have revealed that Sony will replace the RX100 compact camera with the RX200 during the first week of June 2013. Although rumors are not to be trusted, more reliable sources have confirmed that the information is false and that the Japanese company will not launch a RX100 replacement this summer.
Sony RX200 to succeed RX100 this summer with pop-up viewfinder
Chinese sources are claiming that Sony is working on a replacement for the RX100 compact camera. The new shooter is said to make an official appearance sometime in the first week of June 2013. Some of its specs have been leaked, too, and they say that the Sony RX200 will feature a revolutionary built-in pop-up viewfinder.
Carl Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 and 32mm f/1.8 lenses unveiled
Carl Zeiss has re-introduced its 12mm f/2.8 and 32mm f/1.8 lenses for Sony NEX E-mount and Fujifilm X-mount cameras. The pair of optics for mirrorless shooters has been called “Touit” and it will become available in the near future. The two products have also been put up for pre-order at select retailers in the United States and Europe.
Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN Art lens release date and price announced
Sigma is betting big on its Art series of lenses. The company has recently taken everyone by surprise with the announcement of the 18-35mm f/1.8 optic, the first of its kind to deliver such a fast aperture throughout the focal range. Anyway, the 60mm f/2.8 DN will play an important role, too, and its availability information has just gone live.
New Sony Action Cam firmware released, accessories coming soon
Sony has decided to release a firmware update for its Action Cams. The new software is packing support for full HD video recording at 60 frames per second. However, the bigger news is the announcement of multiple accessories for the shooters, including a dog mount, Skeleton Frame, Surfboard, and a Wrist Mount.
Sony World Photography Awards 2013 L’Iris d’Or winner revealed
Sony and the World Photo Organisation have announced the L’Iris d’Or winner, which translates into the laureate of the Sony World Photography Awards 2013. Andrea Gjestvang is the winner of the Photographer of the Year 2013, thanks to the photographer’s outstanding portraits of the 2011 Norway attacks survivors.
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens to become available for Sony A-Mount cameras, too
When Sigma unveiled the fast 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art zoom lens, the company revealed that the optic will be available only for APS-C DSLR cameras from companies such as Canon, Nikon, and Sigma, leaving out Sony’s A-mount shooters. However, a source has revealed that Sigma will indeed release an A-mount version for Sony cameras soon.
Sony HX50V release date and price are May 2013 for $450
Sony has announced a new superzoom camera, which has become the world’s smallest and lightest compact camera with 30x optical zoom. This shooter is offering premium features found in DSLRs, in order to prevent enthusiasts from upgrading to the next level, but we will let the consumers to be the judges as of May 2013.
Sony AKA-DM1 is an action camera mount for dogs
Sony is looking to increase action camera sales. Instead of focusing on making the shooters better, the Japan-based company has decided to make them more useful. The Sony AKA-DM1 is an action camera mount for dogs, which will give cinematographers the chance of capturing footage from a dog’s point-of-view.
Sony CyberShot DSC-HX50V to be announced on April 26
Sony will launch a new camera in late April, says an inside source. The company’s fans should get excited over this, as the source does not mention the NEX-7n mirrorless shooter, which has previously been rumored to be announced by the end of April. However, the Japan company will definitely reveal the HX50V, a compact camera with WiFi.
Sony NEX-7n, Olympus E-PL6, Panasonic LF1 and G6 coming soon
Activity on the digital camera market is expected to intensify over the next couple of months. Three new companies are allegedly working on new camera models. The list of organizations include Sony, Panasonic, and Olympus, all of them trying to grab a little bit more market share from the giants, such as Canon and Nikon.
Sony files patent infringement lawsuit against Red Digital
Red Digital claims that Sony is infringing on its patents, therefore the Japanese company must stop selling the F-series cameras and even destroy those cameras they had delivered to the customers. However, Sony has decided to file a countersuit against Red, as the Epic, Scarlet, and One professional cameras are violating seven of its patents.
William Eggleston awarded 2013 Sony World Photography prize
William Eggleston has recently won a lawsuit against a collector and now the photographer has received another great news. He has received a special honor for his “Outstanding Contribution to Photography” at the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards. The prize will be handed over during a ceremony on April 25.
Sony and Panasonic announcing new mirrorless cameras in early April
April will greet photography fans with several new product announcements from Sony and Panasonic. If Sony reveals a new mirrorless camera on April 3, then Panasonic will introduce two new Micro Four Thirds shooters on April 9. However, there are still chances that the shooters will be revealed during NAB 2013.
Category winners of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards announced
The World Photography Organisation has announced the winners of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards in the Open, 3D, Youth, and National Award categories. Once again, the judges have elected exquisite photos as the winners, while the photographers are waiting for the “Overall Winners” to be revealed in April 2013.
Fotodiox RhinoCam can turn Sony NEX cameras into medium format systems
Fotodiox has announced an innovative system, called Vizelex RhinoCam, which is capable of capturing panoramic and full 645 medium format images at 20 or 30 times cheaper costs than ever before. The company says that the RhinoCam can be attached to all Sony NEX cameras and turn them into medium format systems.
More Sony NEX-7n specs and new details leaked on the web
A new mirrorless camera is being cooked in the oven by Sony. The Japanese corporation is actively working to release a direct replacement for the NEX-7. The latest details leaked on the web are confirming what we had already known: the Sony NEX-7n will be announced in April with a new 24-megapixel image sensor.
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