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By David Kilpatrick, on October 14th, 2010 Sony has released the firmware upgrades which were promised at photokina for the NEX models NEX-5 and NEX-3, and the Alpha mount lens adaptor LA-EA1.
Photoclubalpha readers in Europe can download the firmware upgrade from: http://support.sony-europe.com/hub/hub.html
Autofocus is now supported when using the NEX-5/NEX-3 with 14 lenses from the full range of A-mount optics . . . → Read More: NEX firmware upgrades released
By David Kilpatrick, on July 27th, 2010
Sony is expanding its line-up of over 30 A-mount lenses with new models that will appeal to seasoned photographers and those new to DSLR cameras alike – a 35mm f/1.8 DT (APS-C) SAM, an 85mm f/2.8 full frame SAM, and the long-awaited 24mm f/2 Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f/2 for full frame with . . . → Read More: CZ 24mm + 35mm and 85mm SAM lenses arrive
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
By David Kilpatrick, on May 14th, 2010 Although you will never achieve the kind of results seen with your Sony NEX-3, the technologies used in these cameras do filter down and more compact versions may be seen in the future in your Sony Mobile Phone, enabling you to take great images on the move. Continue reading to find out more about the . . . → Read More: What’s NEX? – full first-look review
By David Kilpatrick, on January 24th, 2010
The Alpha System celebrates its Silver Jubilee or 25th Anniversary this month.
We have a full length revision of the article which appears in the latest Photoworld now online as a page here.
Read our 25th birthday review of the Alpha system’s history now!
. . . → Read More: Alpha’s Silver Jubilee
By David Kilpatrick, on May 18th, 2009 As the generation of Alpha 200, 300 and 350 reaches early retirement age it may be the time to grab bargains. The new Alpha 230, 330 and 380 have plenty of bonus points to win over new users despite the critical lack of video capture. But the older generation has some very tangible benefits.
The . . . → Read More: New skins versus old wine – A350 or A380?
By David Kilpatrick, on August 5th, 2008 Received this morning from Olympus PR:
Tokyo, 5 August 2008 – Olympus Imaging Corporation (Olympus Imaging) and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic) today announced joint development of technologies and devices for the “Micro Four Thirds System standard”.
. . . → Read More: New ‘micro 4/3rds’ system unveiled
By David Kilpatrick, on July 24th, 2008 This article was originally published in Photoworld magazine April 2008. It discusses the reasons for choosing between the 18-70mm, 16-105mm, 16-80mm, 18-200mm and 18-250mm kit lens choices for the Sony Alpha DSLR system and has been updated as necessary from the original text.
. . . → Read More: Which Sony Alpha kit lens?
By David Kilpatrick, on June 19th, 2008 Sony has announced the September introduction of the most powerful flash yet for the Alpha system, the Sony HVL-F58AM which incorporates a brand new body design allowing optimum bounce flash illumination regardless of how you hold the camera.
. . . → Read More: A flash ‘revolution’ – the Sony HVL-F58AM
By David Kilpatrick, on June 11th, 2006 Shortly before the June 6th 2006 worldwide launch of the Sony Alpha digital SLR system the European press learned that major title editors would meet in Marrakesh for the unveiling of the Alpha 100. No-one anticipated being driven miles into the desert-like countryside of Oued Nfis for the experience of a night under canvas after . . . → Read More: Sony Alpha 100 June 2006 launch report
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