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Sony KW1 announced in China, QX1 camera registered in Russia
Sony KW1 is finally official! This weird compact camera, which looks like a perfume bottle, has been introduced in China with a 19.2-megapixel sensor and a 180-degree rotating lens which will be useful for selfie enthusiasts. Additionally, the Sony QX1 and QX1L lens cameras have been mentioned on the website of a Russian agency,
Sony KW1 photos reveal a camera shaped like a perfume bottle
Recently, sources familiar with the matter have leaked the specs of a new compact camera called DSC-KW1, which will be announced by Sony in the near future. Now, the first Sony KW1 photos have showed up on the web, revealing an odd-looking camera. The KW1 is shaped like a perfume bottle and has been designed for selfie fans.
New Sony FE-mount lenses poised for Photokina 2014 launch
Highly-trusted sources are reporting that Sony will focus on lenses at Photokina 2014 instead of new cameras. The rumor mill has previously claimed that multiple shooters would be revealed during the event. However, it appears that we will see plenty of new Sony FE-mount lenses, while camera launches will not be abundant.
Sony DSC-KW1 compact camera to be announced within days
Sony is working on the first compact camera to employ an Exmor RS image sensor. According to very trusted sources, the Sony DSC-KW1 will be the first digital camera to feature a CMOS stacked sensor. The shooter will be revealed sometime within days and it will also come packed with a built-in ND filter and OIS technology.
Sony A5100 revealed with A6000’s sensor and AF system
Following weeks of rumors and speculation, Sony has taken the wraps off of the A5100 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The Sony A5100 borrows many traits from the A6000, such as the 24.3-megapixel sensor and the Fast Hybrid AF system, which consists of 179 AF points. The shooter is coming to the market in September.
Sony 35mm f/1.4 G A-mount lens replacement is on its way
The future looks bright for A-mount camera owners. As stated by Sony multiple times, this line-up has not been abandoned and it will continue to be developed further. The rumor mill seems to be backing this information, as a Sony 35mm f/1.4 G A-mount lens replacement is allegedly in development and it is coming soon.
Sony A5100 specs, photo, and announcement date revealed
Sony is working on several new products which will be unveiled soon. Before its launch event, the Sony A5100 specs have showed up on the web. The mirrorless camera will feature a similar body as the A5000 and NEX-5T, while borrowing the sensor and autofocus technology from the A6000. The A5100 will be revealed on August 19.
Sony QX30 camera shaped like a lens coming at IFA Berlin 2014
The Sony QX30 camera that is designed to look like a lens is rumored to be unveiled officially on September 3. The new QX-series Cyber-shot lens-camera will be revealed at the IFA 2014, a consumer electronics trade fair taking place in Berlin, Germany. The QX30 will join the QX10 and QX100 courtesy of a 30x optical zoom lens.
Sony FE-mount roadmap could include Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 lens
An updated FE-mount lens roadmap is allegedly coming at the Photokina 2014. Among plenty of interesting things, Sony is said to add a fast 85mm telephoto prime optic. According to some sources, the model in question will consist of a Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 lens, which will be a great addition to the thin FE-mount optic line-up.
Sony A99II specs list to include 36-megapixel sensor and WiFi
The Sony A99II specs list has showed up on the web ahead of the camera’s official announcement, which is rumored to take place sometime in late August. The DSLT camera will allegedly come packed with built-in WiFi and NFC. Additionally, the A7R will lend its 36.4-megapixel full frame sensor to the A99 replacement.
New Sony cameras and lenses coming by the end of August
With the Photokina 2014 quickly approaching, we should expect to see an influx of official announcements from digital imaging manufacturers. A trusted source is reporting that new Sony cameras and lenses will be revealed by the end of August. The most likely timeframe is August 22-28, so it remains to be seen which date will be chosen.
Sony RX2 specs to include 36.4MP sensor and 35-70mm f/2.8 lens
Sony may be working on two new RX-series cameras with full frame image sensors. The rumor mill is reporting that the Sony RX2 specs list will include a flat 36.4-megapixel sensor, just like the A7R E-mount mirrorless camera. Additionally, the shooter will employ a zoom lens with a 35-70mm focal length range and f/2.8 maximum aperture.
Sony NEX-7 successor with full frame sensor coming in September
The sought-after Sony NEX-7 successor may actually be on its way. According to a trusted source, the PlayStation maker has been developing a prototype bearing a full frame sensor. The device in question would serve as an NEX-7 replacement as of this September, despite the fact that its predecessor features an APS-C image sensor.
Sony 20mm f/2.8 and 28mm f/2.8 lenses patented in the US
Sony has patented a couple of new lenses aimed at E-mount mirrorless cameras with APS-C-sized image sensors. Both the Sony 20mm f/2.8 and 28mm f/2.8 optics have been mentioned in the same patent, which is available on the website of the US Patent and Trademark Office, where the two optics are said to be very compact.
Sony RX1s camera coming at Photokina 2014 with curved sensor
The first camera in the world with a curved image sensor could be unveiled at the Photokina 2014. The rumor mill is once more talking about this possibility and it seems like the Sony RX1s camera is the device in question. Among others, the RX1s will come packed with a Zeiss 35mm f/1.8 lens and will provide a very high image quality.
Several new Sony lenses to be unveiled at Photokina 2014
The rumor mill is claiming that we will see plenty of new Sony lenses being announced at the Photokina 2014 or just before the beginning of the world’s biggest digital imaging fair. Sources are reporting that new A-mount, E-mount, and FE-mount optics will be unveiled, including new gear from Sony’s long-standing partner: Zeiss.
Sony RX2 camera with curved sensor coming in early 2015
Sony has recently taken the wraps off of its curved image sensor technology. Although it was supposed to introduce a full frame curved sensor shooter this year, the Sony RX2 camera will actually become official at the beginning of 2015. The compact camera will be joined by a smartphone featuring a 2/3-inch-type curved sensor.
Sony QX30 lens-style camera registered in South Korea
Sony has recently been rumored to be working on a new QX-series Cyber-shot lens-style camera with a 30x optical zoom lens. It appears that the rumor mill will be getting this one right, too, as a so-called Sony QX30 has been registered on the website of a South Korean agency that is dealing with radio-enabled devices, including cameras.
Low-end Sony FE-mount camera rumored to be announced soon
The recently-registered Sony mirrorless camera with a full frame image sensor is now rumored to be an entry-level shooter instead of a high-end model. The latest gossip talks are pointing at a low-end Sony FE-mount camera and its name is no longer believed to be “A9”. Whatever it is, the camera is likely to be unveiled soon.
Zeiss 16-35mm f/4 lens to be properly unveiled in late August
Sony announced the development of the Zeiss FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS wide-angle zoom lens along with other products on May 1, 2014. The company is now rumored to give this lens a proper launch event in late August or early September. Moreover, Sony FE-mount mirrorless camera users will be able to buy the lens soon after that.
First Sony curved sensor camera coming at Photokina 2014
Sony took the wraps off of the world’s first curved image sensor technology this June. The RX1s has been rumored to become world’s first camera with a curved sensor. However, it seems like another Sony curved sensor camera will be taking this title soon. The new shooter features a 20mm f/1.2 lens and it is coming at the Photokina.
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