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Sony RX100 III camera announced with a slew of new features
Sony has unveiled a new RX-series camera. The Sony RX100 III is now official with a plethora of exciting features. After having been rumored over the past few weeks, the built-in pop-up OLED electronic viewfinder is now a reality. The compact camera also features a new Zeiss 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 lens, just like the rumor mill has predicted.
Sony A7S availability details are finally official
Sony has finally revealed the price and release date of the A7S mirrorless camera. The Sony A7S availability details are not exactly the ones that potential consumers have been expecting as the shooter will be quite pricey, when compared to the Panasonic GH4, and the camera will become available only at the beginning of July 2014.
First Sony RX100M3 photos and full specs list leaked
The first Sony RX100M3 photos have been leaked ahead of the compact camera’s official announcement which is now bound to take place on May 16. In addition, Sony Canada has leaked the entire specs list of the shooter as well as its release date and price, leaving us with few things to discover about the RX100M3 before its launch.
New Sony A7S price rumor ahead of special May 15 event
Sony is rumored to make several announcements on May 15. Ahead of the purported event, a new Sony A7S price rumor is available. According to Sony Luxembourg, the full frame mirrorless camera with 4K video recording will be sold for €2,295 in Europe, while the RX100M3 camera will retail for €849 on the same continent.
Sony A7S release date and price said to be July and $1,800
Sony has launched the A7S mirrorless camera with a full frame sensor and 4K video recording capabilities at the beginning of April 2014. The company has not yet revealed the availability details of the device. However, the rumor mill is claiming that the Sony A7S release date and price are actually July 2014 and $1,800, respectively.
Sony A88 and A99II A-mount cameras to be announced this year
Sony is once again grabbing the attention of the rumor mill. After announcing a new A-mount camera in early May, the A77 II, anonymous sources are claiming that the so-called Sony A88 and Sony A99II A-mount cameras are in development. Both of them will be unveiled by the end of the year, most likely at the Photokina 2014.
Photographer Sara Naomi Lewkowicz wins the 2014 L’iris d’Or
Sony and the World Photo Organisation have announced the 2014 L’iris d’Or winner within the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards competition. Photographer Sara Naomi Lewkowicz is the laureate, courtesy of a “horrific and tender, fierce and unfathomable, and luridly colored” photo series depicting domestic violence.
Sony A65 replacement will never be released on the market
During the announcement of the A77 II, Sony has given us a glimpse of the A-mount line-up future. According to the company, a Sony A65 replacement is not in development and it will never be released. The camera looks like it has been “discontinued”, while its successor will probably never become available on the market.
Sony A77 II A-mount camera unveiled with new sensor and WiFi
Sony has marked its return to the A-mount system with a new camera after more than one year since the last model. The new Sony A77 II A-mount camera is now official and it is boasting a slew of new features, such as a record-breaking autofocus technology, 24.3-megapixel sensor, WiFi, NFC, and weathersealing.
Zeiss FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS lens announced by Sony
As expected, Sony has announced a couple of new lenses for E-mount cameras will full frame image sensors. The Zeiss FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS and Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS lenses are both in development and are believed to be released on the market in the near future for the Sony A7, A7R, and A7S mirrorless cameras.
New Sony RX100M3 specs rumor mentions built-in EVF and more
Sony is now rumored to hold its major product launch event on May 1 in order to introduce new cameras and lenses. Ahead of this show, a new Sony RX100M3 specs rumor is circling around the web, confirming that the compact camera will feature a built-in electronic viewfinder and a different lens from its predecessors.
Massive Sony NEX-6 price reduction now available
Amazon’s Deal of the Day is of particular interest for enthusiast photographers. World’s largest retailer is now offering a very good mirrorless camera with a lens kit for a small amount. Without further ado, the Sony NEX-6 price now stands at about $550 and buyers will also receive a 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Power Zoom lens in the package.
Sony A77MII specs to include new sensor and AF system
A major product launch event is almost upon us. Sony will be revealing a slew of new products in the coming hours, including new cameras and lenses. Ahead of the aforementioned event, the rumor mill has managed to grab a hold of some Sony A77MII specs, which will allegedly include a new sensor and autofocus system.
More Sony RX100M3 specs leaked ahead of launch event
Some new Sony RX100M3 specs have been leaked online ahead of the compact camera’s announcement event. According to the rumor mill, the device is now said to be unveiled on April 30 instead of May 1 and it will be joined by the Sony A77II A-mount camera as well as a number of lenses for all the A, E, and FE lens mounts.
Sony A7S price and release date to be revealed on April 30
A major event will be held by Sony on April 30. The Japan-based company is rumored to reveal a couple of new cameras as well as several lenses for various mounts. According to an inside source, we can add the Sony A7S price to the list of announcements. Meanwhile, the Sony A6000 has begun shipping to its first customers.
Sony RX100M3 camera mentioned in leaked AG-R2 grip manual
Sony is rumored to announce a slew of new products at the beginning of May. On the list of rumored gear that is coming in the following weeks we can now add the Sony RX100M3, a compact camera replacing the RX100M2. The leaked manual also shows a sketch of the shooter, revealing that it may employ a new lens.
New Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 lens coming alongside A77II camera
Sony has been rumored to announce a new Alpha A-mount camera at the beginning of May for quite some time. The company is now believed to reveal a new Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 lens along with the Sony A77II camera, which will feature built-in WiFi, new sensor, improved electronic viewfinder, and a fast autofocus system.
Sony patents lock-up mechanism for translucent mirrors
Sony is aiming to further develop its A-mount cameras featuring semi-translucent mirrors. The company has patented a lock-up mechanism for semi-translucent mirrors, allowing the mirror to flip up during exposure, a system commonly-found in DSLRs. This internal design is ingenious and it would be nice to see it on the market.
Sony RX200 rumored to feature 28-100mm f/1.8-2.8 OSS lens
Sony has just patented a 10-36mm f/1.8-2.8 lens with Optical SteadyShot technology for 1-inch-type compact cameras. The rumor mill is now speculating that the 35mm equivalent lens of 28-100mm will make its way into the Sony RX200, which will be announced officially sometime this summer.
Sony RX2 rumored to feature innovative curved image sensor
The Sony RX2 compact camera is also rumored to be released this summer, just like the Sony RX200. However, the RX1/RX1R replacement will sport some innovative features such as a curved full frame sensor. The RX2 would become world’s first consumer camera with a curved sensor and if someone can do it, then it will be Sony.
New Sony A77II rumor says camera is a small update over A77
There is a new Sony A77II rumor circling around the web. One of the most talked-about unannounced shooters is said to consist of an “incremental update” over its predecessor, the Sony A77. It will come packed with an updated image sensor, while everything else will receive a minor boost in order to make the camera faster.