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Zeiss Full Frame Lenses in the Works for Sony NEX E-Mount

January 22, 2013 By Eric Reagan

The next big thing for Sony E-Mount is full frame – particularly so, given that the Sony VG900 and Sony RX1 have been making big waves as full frame cameras. Of course, the VG900 features is a NEX camera with an E-Mount; however, only Alpha-mount full frame lenses can take advantage of that sensor courtesy of an adapter. And then, there’s the RX1, which has a lens affixed to the camera in a rather compact package for a full frame shooter.

As SonyAlphaRumors points out though, full frame NEX options are coming and Zeiss is planning to deliver three new full frame prime lenses for Sony NEX E-Mount cameras.

While these lenses are purportedly on the road map, we won’t see them for over a year when they arrive in June 2014.

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: alpha, full frame, mirrorless, nex, RX1, Sony, VG900, zeiss

 

Apple Digital Camera RAW Update 4.02 Adds Support for Sony NEX-5R, NEX-6, A99, Panasonic GH3 and More

December 2, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Apple Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 4.02

Apple has issued an update to Digital Camera RAW 4.01, which adds RAW image compatibility for the following cameras to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11:

  • Nikon COOLPIX P7700
  • Olympus PEN E-PL5
  • Olympus PEN E-PM2
  • Olympus STYLUS XZ-2
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH3
  • Sony Alpha NEX-5R
  • Sony Alpha NEX-6
  • Sony Alpha SLT-A99

You can download the update from Apple’s website.

Filed Under: apple Tagged With: A99, alpha, aperture, apple, E-PL5, E-PM2, GH3, iphoto, NEX-5R, NEX-6, Nikon, Olympus, P7700, Panasonic, PEN, raw, Sony, XZ-2

The Sony Alpha NEX-7: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide – New Book

November 30, 2012 By Eric Reagan

The Sony Alpha NEX-7: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide is a new book from Carol F. Roullard and Brian Matsumoto that delves into the features and capabilities of the Sony NEX-7.

“It guides you through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a friendly manner, with suggestions and tips for setup according to various shooting styles.”

The Sony Alpha NEX-7: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide retails for $34.95; however, it is currently available for $18.43 from Amazon.com.

Filed Under: Books, Sony Tagged With: alpha, book, mirrorless, nex, NEX-7, Sony

Sony 300mm f/2.8G II Lens Now Shipping

October 24, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Sony 300mm

B&H has the Sony 300mm f/2.8G II lens for Sony Alpha shooters in stock and now shipping.  You can find it here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: alpha, lens, Sony, telephoto

Next Sony Full Frame DSLR to Feature 50MP Sensor?

October 13, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Sony A99

Wow. Things are starting to get out of hand now, aren’t they?

Four years ago, I thought the 21MP on the 5D Mark II was more than enough . . . if not a bit too much.  I’ve become accustomed to that over the last few years and it seemed like we hit a sweet spot in the resolution department among DSLRs. Then, Nikon came along with the 36MP behemoth Nikon D800, which stepped up the game (using a Sony sensor, of course).

Now, word comes from SonyAlphaRumors that the next high-end Sony camera may feature a 50MP sensor and reside above the Alpha A99 in Sony’s DSLR lineup.  According to tips, Sony is working on two potential options with one to be released as early as Spring 2013.

What do you think about a DSLR with a 50MP full frame sensor?  Is that too much?  Or is that the kind of resolution you are after?

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: 50MP, alpha, dslr, slt, Sony, Sony rumors

Sony A99 Full Frame DSLR Flagship Officially Unveiled

September 12, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Sony A99

The Sony A99 is a 24.3MP full frame DSLR that packs a punch on both the still image and video capture side of things.  The A99 is capable of capturing still images at 10 fps in full 24.3MP resolution.

The camera sports a new AF system that combines a standard 19-point AF system with 11 cross-type sensors and a new 102-point AF sensor that overlays the main image sensor. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: 300mm, A99, alpha, Photokina 2012, Sony

More Sony A99 Images Leak Out Ahead of Official Unveiling

September 10, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Sony Alpha A99

Additional leaked images of the upcoming Sony A99 reveal the absence of built in flash and a traditional ISO hot shoe.  As a refresher, the A99 is rumored to feature a full frame 24.3MP CMOS image sensor and capture 1080/60p AVCHD video.

More images below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: A99, alpha, leak, Photokina 2012, slt, Sony, Sony rumors

Sony Alpha A99 Full Frame SLT Camera Image Leaks Out

September 8, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Sony A99

The is purported to be an image of the Sony A99 that is expected to be launched next week just prior to Photokina 2012.  The A99 is rumored to feature a full frame 24.3MP CMOS image sensor and capture 1080/60p AVCHD video with a clean HDMI output.  Moreover, the A99 is expected to sport a 102-point AF system that is split between traditional phase-dectect AF points and pixel-level AF points built into the sensor.  See the complete Sony A99 specs.

[via SAR]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: A99, alpha, Photokina 2012, slt, Sony, Sony rumors

Sony A99 AF System Diagram

September 3, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Sony-a99-AF-system-explained

Check out this image nabbed by Photo Rumors that breaks down the AF-point distribution on the upcoming Sony A99.

The new SLT Alpha A99 will feature 39 ordinary phase-detection AF points (11 are cross-type points) and 63 AF points directly on the A99’s full frame sensor. That’s a total of 102 phase-detection AF points on the Sony A99.

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: A99, af, alpha, cross-type AF, dslr, slt, Sony, Sony rumors

Rokinon 35mm T1.5 Cine Lenses Now In Stock

August 20, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Rokinon Cine Lens

The Rokinon 35mm T.15 version of the recently-covered Samyang cine lenses are now in stock at B&H Photo for Canon, Nikon and Sony Alpha mounts.  All versions currently run $549 and feature a geared focus and aperture control ring.

Check them all out here at B&H.

Filed Under: Lenses Tagged With: alpha, availability, Canon, cine, cinema, hdslr, lens, Nikon, Rokinon, Sony

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