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Sony RX10 Gets $300 Price Drop Thanks to Pressure from Panasonic FZ1000

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Sony RX10-2

Shortly after Panasonic announced its new 4K-capable FZ1000, Sony dropped the price of its Cyber-shot RX10 to $998. Recall that when the RX10 was initially announced it cost $1300.

The Sony RX10 and FZ1000 are both a new breed of hybrid/bridge cameras with large, one-inch sensors and fast, super-telephoto zoom lenses. Panasonic introduced the FZ1000 for just $899 and offers most of the features of the RX10. It also one-ups the RX10 by offering 4K video recording.

It makes sense then that Sony drops the RX10 price in order to stay competitive with the new FZ100. You can find the reduced Sony Cyber-shot RX10 here at B&H Photo.

 

Sony A7S Now Shipping; Plus, a Big Trade-in Deal

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Sony A7S

B&H has the Sony A7S in stock and shipping. Additionally, B&H is offering a 15% credit on any Sony A7-series camera or kit when you trade in any working DSLR or mirrorless camera.

That’s an instant $375 off the Sony A7S in addition to the value of whatever camera you trade in. You can also stack the 15% credit savings with select lenses and the battery grip. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

The Sony a7/a7R: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide – New Book

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Sony A7 and A7R Guide Book

The Sony a7/a7R: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide is a new book from photographers Dr. Brian Matsumoto and Carol F. Foullard.

All features of the a7 and a7R are covered, including automatic stitching to create panoramas, and multi-shot noise reduction that allows the use of extremely high ISOs. This book guides the photographer in using both the camera’s automated features and manual controls to take photographs that are a unique reflection of his or her creative personality.

The Sony a7/a7R: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide retails for $39.95; however, it is currently available for $28.03 on Amazon.com.

Sony A7S Pricing Unveiled, Ships in July

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Sony A7S

Alongside the new RX100 III, Sony has announced pricing for the highly-anticipated A7s at $2499.

The camera features a 12MP full frame sensor and captures 4K video to external devices by outputting the signal through its HDMI port. Early results promise stunning low-light shooting capability with an impressive sensitivity range covering ISO 50-409,600.

The A7S will ship in July. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Sony RX100 III Unveiled with Fast Lens and Built-in EVF

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Sony RX100 III

Sony continues to reign supreme with the advanced compact camera market. It’s most recent camera, the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III, takes the product line a step further by delivering a fast 24-70mm equivalent lens with an f/1.8-2.8 aperture. That’s a full stop better than what the RX100 II lens delivers at 70mm. Of course, you pay for it a bit in the lens size, which further results in a shorter telephoto reach (compared to the 100mm telephoto reach of the RX100 II). The RX100 III lens includes a built-in 3-stop ND filter. [Read more…]