Sony has quietly added a new kit to the Alpha A65 SLT camera with the new DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II lens. It is available for pre-order with a $50 instant rebate, bringing the kit to $748 through July 27. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Firmware Friday: Sony A77, A65
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
Sony A77 and A65 Officially Announced
Sony SLT-A77
The day is finally here. The long-awaited Sony A700 replacement has arrived.
The Sony A77 and its little brother, the A65, are the latest in DSLR-alternatives from the consumer electronics giant. Packing an APS-C format 24.3MP CMOS sensor, the A77 and A65 use Sony’s translucent mirror technology to keep the autofocus fast while displaying a live feed to the rear-panel display screen or the electronic viewfinder.
Sony SLT-A65
Check out the key specs and press release for these new cameras below. [Read more…]
More Sony A77, NEX-7 and NEX-5N Leaks
It looks like several of Sony’s new cameras have surfaced in leaked product images.
Above, you can see the Sony NEX-7, NEX-5N, A77 Battery Grip, Sony 16-50mm lens, Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 lens and NEX E-mount 55-210mm lens.
Sony is expected to launch the following cameras and lenses on or around August 24: [Read more…]