I’m just now getting my hands on the Sony A77. While I’ve got lots planned for my final review, I captured a few images with the A77 last night and wanted to pass along a sampling of the ISO range for it.
Check them out below. [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…]
Sony A77 Official Product Promo Shots
These look to be official product shots from the Sony A77, which is due to be launched later this week.
More images below. [Read more…]
Sony A77 Electronic Viewfinder Shot Leaks Out
Sony A77 EVF
The above image looks to be a shot of the new Sony A77 EVF. [Read more…]
Sony A77 Video Surfaces on YouTube
Sony A77 Close Up
What appears to be a Sony A77 commercial has found its way onto YouTube. In the short video spot, you see the 24MP A77 half-buried in sand (obviously showing off its extreme weather sealing). Then someone comes along, picks up the camera, dusts it off and commences to shoot using the live view display.
Check out the embedded video below before it gets pulled. [Read more…]
Sony A77 Up For Good Design Award (Before Official Release)
The Sony A77 was briefly featured on a nomination page for the Good Design Expo starting later this month in Tokyo. The listing confirmed several key features for the new A77, including a 24MP Exmor CMOS image sensor powered by a new BIONZ processor that will help the A77 deliver a whopping 12fps in full resolution stills. [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…]
More Sony A77 Images Leaked
The above image may very well be the new Sony A77, which is set to be launched next month.
We’ve been waiting so long for a true follow-up to the Sony A700, so Sony Alpha shooters are undoubtedly awaiting this camera’s arrival. Another image of the backside of this configuration is below. [Read more…]
Sony NEX-5E and NEX-7 Coming in August
According to Sony Alpha Rumors‘ tipsters, there are a couple of new NEX cameras inbound for an official unveiling next month. The new models are rumored to be named the NEX-5E and the NEX-7. [Read more…]
Sony A77 Announcement in July, Shipping October?
More word of the Sony A700-replacement is trickling out. This time, SonyAlphaRumors cites “trusted sources” that confirm a July announcement for the Sony A77 translucent mirror camera and an October 6, 2011 ship date for the camera.
While none of this is set in stone, it correlates with earlier statements from Sony that we’ll get a Summer 2011 announcement for the camera. Additionally, previous info from Sony indicates that the A77 (if that is in fact the new camera’ s name) is expected to be released alongside a new kit lens and prosumer-grade speedlight. [Read more…]