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The launch of and initial reaction to Sony’s Alpha 99 has been spoiled, for many, by the overpricing of the camera generally and to a greater degree in some key markets. The promise of the SLT design, and Sony’s move away from flapping mirrors and optical prisms with their associated collimation and alignment, was . . . → Read More: Sony’s Alpha 99 – mastery wrapped in dilemma Share this: 2 comments - (Comments are closed)  Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Equipment Reviews  24 megapixel, A99, Alpha 99, camera, DSLR, DSLT, FF, full frame, professional, report, review, Sony Unfortunately your editor really just wants to go and live somewhere else, preferably a different planet. ‘PlayMemories Home‘ was bad enough but now it’s linked to another truly naff name, HP’s Snapfish. At least they haven’t tied up to the website with the worst name in the world, SmugMug (why didn’t they call that Slightly . . . → Read More: Sony links up with HP’s Snapfish Share this:We have decided to make a Lulu print-on-demand digitally produced paperback edition covering the last three years of Photoworld magazine, covering the period from the launch of Alpha 900 and photokina 2008, through to the final edition of our quarterly magazine in Summer 2011, when the Alpha 77 was about to hit the streets. This . . . → Read More: Paperback edition of Photoworld 2008-11 Share this:
Sony has released internationally valid firmware updates for both the Alpha 77, Alpha 65 and NEX-7. Both updates have similarities, mainly adding a menu item to lock the Movie button and prevent accidental video takes. This is more important than it might seem, as the Sony memory card structure only permits video or stills to . . . → Read More: Firmware updates for Alpha 77, Alpha 65, NEX-7, NEX-5R, NEX-6 Share this: 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), Firmware Updates, News, NEX System 1.01, 1.06, A65, A77, Alpha 65, Alpha 77, download, fimrware, link, links, Macintosh, NEX-7, Sony, update, Windows 
At photokina 2012, the Taiwanese company Hoocap (www.hoocap.com) showed a neat device for many different lenses and cameras, still in development for a wider range. It’s a combined lens-hood and lens-cap, which can be pushed or pulled to seal off or use your lens. They have models for lenses such as the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 . . . → Read More: Hood-cap for NEX with 16mm Share this: 7 comments - (Comments are closed) Accessories - 3rd party, News, NEX System 16mm, 18-55mm, cap, combo, Hoocap, hood, lens, photokina, Sony 
Made by Sony according to girl on photokina stand after asking bloke. But closer examination matte box/rig says Genius as the maker so pretty sure it’s third party. Similar shown on other cameras. 55-300mm SAM DT. We were allowed to take test shots briefly with the Alpha 99 and 28-75mm SAM lens. The . . . → Read More: Photokina new matte box, 55-300mm Share this:
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 Share this: One comment - (Comments are closed) Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, HD Video, Lenses - Alpha Mount, NEX System, Sony Digital Csmeras 2012, launch, new, photokina, products, roadmap, September, Sony 
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 Share this:
Sony introduces full-frame α99 A-mount flagship 35mm full-frame camera debuts Dual AF System and pro-style video features Flagship camera with Translucent Mirror Technology and newly developed 24.3 effective megapixel full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor World’s first full-frame camera1 with Dual AF System with 19 sensors (including 11 cross sensors) + 102 AF point system (focal . . . → Read More: Sony Alpha 99 full press release Share this: Comments are closed Cameras (DSLR), Lenses - Alpha Mount, News, Sony Digital Csmeras A99, Alpha 99, camera, DSLR, full frame, SLT, Sony 
Sony introduces first 35mm full-frame Handycam® NEX-VG900E interchangeable lens Full HD camcorder 24.3 effective megapixel Exmor full-frame CMOS sensor Compatible with full-frame A-mount lenses via supplied adaptor (also compatible with growing range of E-mount lenses) Full HD 50p/25p/24p progressive movie recording Extensive manual controls and ‘seesaw’ zoom lever Quad Capsule Spatial Array Microphone . . . → Read More: NEX-VG900E full frame HD video – full info Share this: Comments are closed HD Video, Lenses - Alpha Mount, News, NEX System camcorder, full frame, Handycam, HD video, NEX-VG900E, Sony |
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