Part 3 of the conference presentations, transcribed from a recording by Shirley Kilpatrick. This section deals with the revolutionary new adjustable focusing screen and viewfinder which enables error-free 100 per cent viewing, and the reasons Sony chose to make a 24.6 megapixel full frame sensor. To start reading with the first Part, go to Part . . . → Read More: Alpha 900 launch: Press Conference Part 3
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 7 comments - (Comments are closed)  Cameras (DSLR), News  Alpha 900, conference, engineer, launch, presentation, Sony, speech, Yoichi Tsusue The Alpha 900 – and indeed the Alpha 700 with new firmware v4 – offer a three-bracket sequence at a 2 stop interval to enable HDR blending, usually from static tripod-mounted views. At the Edinburgh Alpha 900 launch, I braced myself firmly against an open window, leaning out over the street, and tried an example . . . → Read More: Alpha 900 HDR bracketing Share this: 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, News, Photo Techniques, Software Reviews Alpha 900, bracketing, HDR, JPE, noise, processor, raw, sample, sharpness, Sony Transcribed by Shirley Kilpatrick from audio record of the conference. For the opening speeches, see our Part 1 of this report. Nick Sharples: Thank you Fujio-san. I hope that leaves you in no doubt about our commitment at Sony to excellence in digital imaging, and how importantly we consider the launch of our flagship Alpha . . . → Read More: Alpha 900 launch: Press Conference Part 2 Share this: 3 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), News Alpha 900, Edinburgh, launch, Sony, speech, Toru Katsumoto Here, for some light relief, is an Alpha 700 + 24-105mm Minolta D documentary on the press dinner thrown for journalists from all the countries of the European region when they gathered in Edinburgh for the Alpha 900 launch! . . . → Read More: Alpha 900 launch: gala dinner Edinburgh Share this:By Shirley Kilpatrick – transcribed from recording made during the conference in Edinburgh. (This is a close transcript of speeches delivered by Sony execs, with photos). . . . → Read More: Alpha 900 launch: Press Conference Part 1 Share this: 3 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), News Alpha 900, Edinburgh, launch, Nishida, press conference, Sony, speech This post has been removed at Sony’s request, due to the use of pictures taken with a prototype 16-35mm not authorised for release. – DK Share this: 3 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Software Reviews Alpha 900, ARW, raw file, Raw Photo Processor, RPP Sony press release: Paris, 4 September 2008 – As the world moves on, files get bigger. From high-megapixel compact cameras to the latest Sony α Digital SLR with its 5 frames per second continuous shooting capability, the pressure is on for flash memory. High Definition camcorders are tightening the screw even further, so Sony Recording . . . → Read More: MS Duo Pro catches up in speed Share this: 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Accessories - Minolta/Sony, Cameras (DSLR), News Alpha 900, camera, card, data, image, media, memory, Memory Stick, MS Duo Pro, PRO-HG Duo HX, read, speed, storage, USB, write It’s not going to be long before we see the Alpha 900, and some cameras are known to be out there on trial in the hands of Sony staff and pre-release testers. I am not one, so rest assured, this is not a leak! What can you expect from the Alpha 900’s full-frame prism finder? . . . → Read More: Alpha 900 – finder and frames Share this: 20 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Photo Techniques, Uncategorized A700, A900, Alpha 700, Alpha 900, Canon, CMOS, framing, full frame, IMX021, Nikon D3, Nikon D3X, Nikon D700, prism, readout, screen, sensor, shutter, Sony, SSS, stabilisation, viewfinder, windowed At the end of September 2006, I set off for a quick visit to photokina in Cologne, having parted company with Icon’s am-pro magazine ƒ2 and not really needing to report on the whole show in detail. Here’s the report I wrote then, with photos, and some thoughts for the 2008 show. . . . → Read More: Photokina – a look back, and forward Share this: Comments are closed Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Lenses - Alpha Mount 2006 report, A900, Alpha, Alpha 900, DSLR, fair, Germany, Köln, launch, lens, messe, photokina, Rhine, September 2008, show, Sony, stand, trade There seems to be a lot of speculation about the Alpha 900 or Pro, and uncertainty about the timing of introduction. The August 14th date is not the 900, it’s two Cybershot models. The Alpha 900 will, as far as we are aware, be shown to the press on September 9th/10th worldwide. . . . → Read More: Alpha 900 launch Share this: 9 comments - (Comments are closed) DK's ramblings, News A900, Alpha 900, Alpha Pro, DSLR, launch, Sony |
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