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Carl Zeiss to announce three new prime lenses for X and E mounts soon?
Carl Zeiss is working on its next-generation prime lenses for Fujifilm’s X and Sony’s E mount digital cameras. The Germany-based imaging product manufacturer is expected to unveil three new prime lenses in the near future. The pricing range and some partial specs have been leaked before event which will take place sometime in April.
Sony and Olympus to announce new cameras soon?
Sony will release a new mirrorless camera in the following weeks. The shooter is rumored to feature a full-frame image sensor. Moreover, Olympus is also said to be on the verge of announcing a new camera. It appears a new Micro Four Thirds system will be unveiled this April, with an expected shipping date of June / July 2013.
Sony and Aptina sign patent cross-license deal
Sony and Aptina have decided to do the right thing, which is quite rare these days. The two companies have signed a cross-license agreement, that will allow them to access each other’s patent portfolios. This way, Aptina and Sony will focus on developing new technologies to use in next-generation digital imaging products.
Sony NEX-7n with new 24-megapixel sensor to be revealed this April?
After announcing the SLT-A58 and NEX-3N cameras and three new lenses, Sony is rumored to reveal a new mirrorless shooter in early April. A source has confirmed that the Sony NEX-7n will be unveiled in April, with an entirely new 24-megapixel image sensor and new internal design that should get rid of the overheating issues.
Sony becomes largest Olympus shareholder following $614 million deal
In September 2012, Sony and Olympus have announced a strategic partnership for the medical equipment field. The two companies have completed the procedure, becoming allies after a $614 million payment. The agreement also states that the alliance will extend to the digital camera business, where they will focus on the MFT system.
Sony NEX-3N 16.1-megapixel mirrorless camera officially announced
After weeks of speculation, the Sony NEX-3N is finally here. The company introduced the NEX-F3 replacement as the world’s smallest and lightest mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor and built-in flash, weighing only 210 grams without batteries. It will become available in March along with a 16.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor.
Sony A58 introduced with 20.1-megapixel sensor and OLED Tru-Finder
Sony has decided to take the wraps off the SLT-A58 camera. This shooter has been rumored for a long time and it has finally arrived here, in order to replace both the A37 and A57, streamlining the digital SLT range of cameras. The A58 features a new 20.1-megapixel Exmor APS-C HD CMOS sensor and an OLED Tru-finder EVF.
Zeiss 50mm, Sony 70-400mm and 18-55mm lenses revealed
Sony has announced three new lenses, refreshing two of its older optics, while releasing an entirely new prime lens. The Zeiss 50mm prime, Sony 70-400mm telephoto zoom and 18-55mm standard zoom lenses will become available soon for the company’s A-mount and APS-C cameras, along with a pair of new accessories.
Sony TX30, WX300 and HX300 CyberShot cameras launched
February 20th, 2013 will go down in history as Sony’s busiest days ever. The Japanese company has already revealed two APS-C cameras and three new lenses. In preparation for the PlayStation event, Sony also announced three new CyberShot DSC compact cameras, including one waterproof and two super zoom shooters.
Sony A58 and NEX-3N price and specs unofficially revealed
The Sony A58 and NEX-3N cameras are the worst-kept secrets in the industry. After the cameras’ press photos were leaked on the web, an inside source has managed to get hold of the specs and final retail prices. The announcement date is no longer a secret as well, with Sony launching the new gear on February 25th.
Sony NEX-3N, Alpha SLT-A58, and three A-Mount lenses leaked photos
Sony is preparing to reveal the new PlayStation 4. The gaming console will be announced on February 20th during a special event. However, the Japanese company will have enough time to announce two new cameras and three new lenses at the same event. The photos of the digital imaging equipment were leaked on the web.
Nauticam releases NA-NEX6 underwater housing for the Sony NEX-6 camera
Nauticam has announced a new underwater housing for oceanographers. Users who want to take their Sony NEX-6 mirrorless camera underwater can perform this action thanks to the NA-NEX6 housing. The manufacturer also confirmed that the underwater housing for the NEX-6 is available as of today at select retailers.
Red Digital files patent infringement lawsuit against Sony
Red Digital is well-known in the digital cinematography world. The company’s cameras were used to shoot blockbusters like “Prometheus” and “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”. Well, Sony surely did not expect Red to file a patent infringement lawsuit against it, but it happened nonetheless and it may be forced to pay consistent damages.
Sony RX10 studied as a “solution” between the RX1 and RX100
Sony is seriously investigating the possibility of bridging the gap between the cheaper RX100 and the more expensive RX1. In an interview with Spanish website, DSLR Magazine, the company’s Senior Manager of Product Design confirmed that Sony is studying the market, in order to see “what could be the best solution for a compact camera”.
Price details of upcoming Sony cameras and lenses revealed
2013 will be a very important year for Sony. Some would call it a “decisive” year and the company is looking to repay the faith of long-time fans and to attract new customers. Besides a new PlayStation gaming console, Sony will also announce new cameras and lenses, whose prices have been leaked by a Japanese source.
Sony NEX-3N image leaked on the web
Sony is going to be very busy towards the end of the month. The company is going to hold a PlayStation-centric event on February 20th, when the PlayStation 4 will be revealed. During the same event, the company is expected to announce a new mirrorless camera, the NEX-3N, a shooter whose image was leaked on the internet.
Shortlists for Sony World Photography Awards announced
The World Photography Organization announces the 2013 shortlists for the Sony World Photography Awards. All three categories, Professional, Youth and Open gathered an impressive number of submissions, the highest to date, which shows that 2012 has been a year full of events, something that photographers took advantage of to the full.
Sonnikon, the Franken-camera project
Brendan Taylor is possibly one of the first people that have managed to transform a film SLR into a digital Micro Four Thirds camera. Taylor’s receipt is very simple: take an old, nonfunctional Nikon Nikkormat EL 35mm manual SLR and fit inside Sony NEX’s parts.
Sony launches new 20mm pancake and 18-200mm power zoom lenses
Sony has decided to expand its E-mount camera lens series with two new lenses specially created for the company’s NEX line of mirrorless cameras and camcorders. The first is a pancake lens, while the latter is a video-friendly power zoom telephoto lens. Here are Sony’s 20mm f/2.8 and 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lenses!
GoPro Hero3 teardown reveals Sony image sensor
The iFixit team gave the GoPro Hero3 camcorder the tear apart treatment. The GoPro Hero3’s teardown revealed that the 12-megapixel Sony image sensor is not adhered to the motherboard, thus making it very easy to be replaced by the owners of this 4K HD-capable resolution camcorder.
Top 20 US patent holders pose for an interesting infographic
The Chipworks team has compiled an interesting infographic highlighting the United States patent activity in 2012. There were no surprises at the top, with IBM taking the leading position for the 20th consecutive year, however, 4 of the top 5 companies from the infographic are camera manufacturers, while several others made it into the top 20.
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