Reasons Behind My Switch to Sony Mirrorless
Of course there have been questions about this. Hopefully this clears things up for everyone.
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My Sony Mirrorless Starter Kit
Well, it happened. I sold my Canon DSLR gear that I have used for my whole career, and began to build a new Sony mirrorless system based around the A9 II.
Sony Introduces The Pocket Camera I’ve Always Dreamed Of……
I can count the number of times I’ve been compelled to write about a point and shoot camera on the fingers of one hand. Today though, Sony have launched the RX100 MKIII and within this diminutive little package lies one single feature that is the sole key to my excitement; an electronic viewfinder. In theory I like to have access to a decent point and shoot camera whenever I’m out and about. It makes for an excellent way to grab images for social media, blog and newsletter consumption. My problem with any compact camera has always been the lack of …
Sony Takes The Bull By The Horns – RX1, A99 , NEX-6
Anyone that monitors the photographic industry can’t help but notice that Sony has been making some noise in recent years. Just two or three years ago I wouldn’t dream of looking to them for groundbreaking photo technology or lust-worthy camera hardware but fast forward to 2012 and Sony are making big waves. As their lens lineup expands and improves, Canon and Nikon need to watch their back because Sony are intent on becoming number one and they are on the right track. Tonight saw the simultaneous launch of a frankly bewildering number of new products for the 2012 Photokina show. …
Sony About To Launch Full Frame Compact – RX1
This week is set to be Sony’s biggest ever week in the photography industry. Not only are they about to launch the A99, a full frame DSLR with incredible photo and video specs, but they are also set to launch a full frame compact camera called the RX1. The development has been hinted at by well connected people in the past but the confirmation was broken today by PhotoPrice.ca when they got hold of the first image of the upcoming camera. The only other compact, mirrorless full frame camera on the market is the Leica M9 , and soon to …
Are Sony About To Change The Camera Industry ?
It’s not all that often that I feel compelled to write about something based on a rumor but this warrants further discussion for two reasons. Firstly the source has been remarkably reliable in the past and secondly, what they are rumoring is a real game changer. Sony Alpha Rumors is reporting that Sony’s next NEX cameras will feature support for apps, and an internet connection. In my opinion this has been a long time coming. Think of how successful photography apps have been on the iPhone. Now imagine if that was coupled to a camera that actually had some power and real quality? …
New Sony Large Sensor Compact Camera
I generally skip over point and shoot cameras unless they REALLY grab my attention. There’s just too many of them and I have no use for 99% of them. Sony have today unveiled the RX100 though which will sit at the top of their P&S lineup and go head to head with the Canon G1X. The sensor in the RX100 is similar in size to the Nikon 1-Series cameras , though a little smaller than the Canon G1X it is still much bigger than typical P&S cameras. On top of that, I think this camera actually looks pretty stunning! I …
Sony’s New NEX-7 Packs 24MP Sensor Into Tiny Mirrorless Body
The mirror less camera market is a fierce battlefield this year with a seemingly endless stream of new products from Panasonic, Sony and Olympus. This kind of rivalry is only a good thing for consumers though as the top players fight for the spotlight with new features and impressive price points. Today Sony unveiled a new top of the line NEX-7 camera ( as well as an NEX-5N) that packs a staggering 24 MP APS-C sensor in an incredibly small package. Not only does this make it the largest sensor in the mirror less field, but also the largest APS-C …
Sony Launches New A77 Camera
As I mentioned in a previous posts this has been Sony’s worst kept secret. In fact there have been so many leaks about it that I have a hard time believing it to be anything other than intentional on Sony’s part. Regardless it’s a very interesting camera and Sony have every right to create some buzz and fanfare! Lets take a look at the major specs: Video function and OLED Viewfinder The A77 will be the first DSLR to feature 1080p video at a full 60p for beautiful slow motion footage. Current cameras like the Canon 7d or Nikon D3100 …
Sony’s Worst Kept Secret – The A77
Sony revealed the shell of a prototype camera at CES 2011 back in January so it’s never been a secret that something interesting is on its way. In recent weeks though we’ve seen a steady leak of information and even pictures of Sony’s next flagship camera and it appears to boast a very interesting selection of features. The A77 will be announced on August 24th (alongside an A65) and continue to use the pellicle mirror technology that we saw in the A55 and it has a few more tricks up its sleeve. Lets take a look at the major specs: …
Sony Deomonstrates F65 8K Video Camera at NAB 2011
Sony kicks off the big NAB 2011 announcements with the unveiling of their new F65 8K video camera. Whilst 4k is expected to be the next standard Sony is clearly already thinking towards even bigger things! For now things top out at 4k but Sony says that updates in the future will allow much more. Read on for full release and more info. Press Release LAS VEGAS, April 10, 2011 – Sony is revolutionizing digital cinematography with the official unveiling of its much-anticipated next-generation CineAlta camera. The F65 raises the bar in the quest for the “look” of 65mm film, …
Sony launches the NEX FS 100 – S35 sized digital sensor video camera
We new it was coming, Sony teased some specs and initial design drawings of it many months ago but now we have a full spec sheet, price point and final production name for the NEX FS 100. The Sony F3 was released just a few months ago, featuring a Super 35 sized digital sensor it was met with much acclaim but a $10,000 + price tag will keep it out of reach for many people. With this new FS 100, Sony is aiming squarely at those filmmakers considering the Panasonic AF100 or a DSLR setup. The FS 100 also features …