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By David Kilpatrick, on September 19th, 2016
Sony has today released the details of the updated A99II, using a 42MP sensor and 5-axis stabilisation to match the A7RII. It does not appear to have retained GPS and the paragraph highlighted in red later on indicates a weasel-worded possible get out for this – it may not embed GPS in the image . . . → Read More: Sony launches A99II at photokina
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By David Kilpatrick, on August 27th, 2013 The long-rumoured Alpha 3000 was announced earlier in August but placed under a n embargo until August 27th. At the same time, the Press was given an insight into new smartphone related products (also widely rumoured) but again, not allowed to print anything officially.
(via Sonyalpharumors.com)
The A3000 is a DSLR-like body with . . . → Read More: Alpha 3000 has NEX mount, 20 megapixel, APS-C
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By David Kilpatrick, on September 12th, 2012
Most Japanese camera companies have divisions, groups, and teams right down to the very last individual product. Even a single lens design may have its own small team, from R&D and design down to final assembly. What we are seeing happen in Sony right now is the result of complex competition and collaboration between several . . . → Read More: A divided path for Sony
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By David Kilpatrick, on September 12th, 2012
The NEX-6 compact system camera from Sony puts DSLR power in your pocket
DSLR-quality images and Full HD video, from newly-developed large 16.1 effective megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor plus high sensitivity up to ISO 25600 New Fast Hybrid AF for optimal fast and precise autofocus in any situation; DSLR-like AF tracking . . . → Read More: NEX-6 shown with 10-18mm f/4 OSS lens
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By David Kilpatrick, on May 20th, 2012
SONY is sometimes accused of not listening to the Alpha or NEX owner when it comes to what features they include in new cameras, and what modifications they offer through firmware to existing owners. There are two points of view on firmware; some criticise updates, saying the product should have been released with the right . . . → Read More: What the buyer wants – NEX-F3, Alpha 37 and more
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By David Kilpatrick, on July 22nd, 2011 There is a rumour, which the ides of August may stab in the back or elevate to divine truth, that the coming Alpha 77 will have 24 megapixels.
Because of this rumour, there is a lot of very negative discussion going round to the effect that 24MP on APS-C is far too much and the . . . → Read More: The truth about 24 megapixels
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By David Kilpatrick, on September 16th, 2010 According to Don Long writing for the Photo Marketing Association Newsline, Sony San Diego claims that the reason for the delay in the Alpha 560 rollout is worldwide demand, stretching the capacity of the Sony factories to the limit.
See:
PMA Story
Remember, right at the start when Sony took over from Konica Minolta, Photoworld . . . → Read More: Worldwide demand delays Alpha 560 launch
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By David Kilpatrick, on August 24th, 2010 It’s a funny word to use, because the mirrors involved are transparent and not translucent (which implies passing light but not in an image-forming manner). Translucent means semi-opaque, letting light through in the way that an opal perspex sheet or Kodatrace foil does. Transparent means something you can see through.
But now, thanks to the . . . → Read More: Four new Alphas – and two ‘translucent’
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By David Kilpatrick, on June 9th, 2010 Sony has announced two new cameras this morning – but it’s not an announcement which will have Alpha system users rushing to the cashpoint and queuing at Sony Style. The Alpha 290 and 390 are dumbed-down versions of the 230/380 with user interfaces partly borrowed from the NEX including the built-in Help Guide. The rear . . . → Read More: New Alpha 290 and 390
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By David Kilpatrick, on May 18th, 2010 .
The European press launch
David Kilpatrick recorded the proceedings at Le Meridien Lav Hotel, Split, Croatia on March 11th 2010 using a Zoom H2 portable digital recorder. Shirley Kilpatrick transcribed the audio, with subsequent editing to translate verbal output to read well as text. This is a multi-page document please use the PAGE . . . → Read More: Sony NEX Launch – detailed transcription
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