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Sony Alpha DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM Lens Announced

July 25, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Sony SAL 55-300mm

Sony just released a new Alpha-mount lens – the Sony DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM.

The new lens is a consumer-oriented model designed for use on APS-C Sony A-mount cameras like the Sony A77, A57 and A37.  It should be available in September for $300.  Check availability at B&H Photo.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: 55-300mm, alpha, dslr, lens, slt, Sony

 

The Sony SLT-A77: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide – New Book

July 24, 2012 By Eric Reagan

The Sony SLT-A77 The Unofficial Quintessential Guide

The Sony SLT-A77: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide is a new book from Carol Roullard and Brian Matsumoto.  In it, they “teach you how to obtain exceptional photographs and videos as they cover everything from the basics of using the camera’s automatic modes, to the more advanced aperture-priority, shutter-priority, program, and manual exposure modes.”

The Sony SLT-A77: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide retails for $34.95; however, it is currently available from Amazon for $19.06.

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: a77, alpha, book, dslr, slt, Sony, The Sony SLT-A77: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide

Apple Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.13

May 22, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Apple Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.13

Apple has a released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.13, which adds RAW file support to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11 for the following cameras:

  • Canon EOS-1D X
  • Nikon D800E
  • Nikon D3200
  • Olympus OM-D E-M5
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF5
  • Sony Alpha SLT-A57

Download the update from Apple’s website.

Filed Under: apple Tagged With: A57, alpha, aperture, apple, Canon, D3200, d800, D800E, DMC-GF5, iphoto, lumix, mac, Nikon, Olympus, OM-D E-M5, os x, Panasonic, raw, Sony

Sony A37 SLT Offers 16MP and Full HD for $600

May 17, 2012 By Eric Reagan

The Sony A37 was announced today alongside the NEX-F3.  Both cameras are entry-level shooters feature 16MP APS-C CMOS sensors and capture full HD video.

The A37 features Sony’s trademark Translucent Mirror Technology to enable phase detection autofocus while maintaining live view on the A37’s 3-inch tilt/swivel LCD screen.  This fast live view autofocus is available in both photo and video modes – something no other DSLR manufacturer has achieved yet.

The A37 also features sensor-based image stabilization, up to 7 frames per second with 8.4MP stills and a sensitivity range of ISO 100-16,000.  The camera also sports a 1440k dot resolution EVF with 100% coverage.

The Sony A37 should be available in June for $600 with an 18-55mm kit lens.  Check availability at B&H Photo.

Alongside the Sony A37, the new 18-135mm zoom lens was introduced.  It should be available in July for $500.  It will also be sold as a kit with the current Sony Alpha SLT cameras beginning in August 2012.  Check availability at B&H Photo.

More details and images below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: A37, alpha, digital camera, dslr, lens, slt, Sony

Sony NEX-F3 and A37 Specs Leaked

April 30, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Sony NEX-F3

It looks like the full specs for the Sony NEX-F3 and A37 entry-level cameras are now out in the wild with a release date of May 17, courtesy of SonyAlphaRumors.  Leaked images vis Yangcanggih. Check out the spec lists below.

Sony NEX-F3 Specs

  • 16.1MP CMOS sensor
  • ISO 100-16,000
  • 1080/24p or 1080/60i
  • MP4 codec
  • 180-degree tilting LCD
  • Built-in flash
  • 3fps
  • No touchscreen
  • $599 price point w/ 18-55mm kit lens

One thing that doesn’t jive with the specs and the leaked images is the MP4 codec listed in the NEX-F3 specs.  The images clearly showed the AVCHD logo on the camera body.  Likewise, a 1080/24p and 1080/60i frame rate suggests an AVCHD 1.0 codec.  If anything, I think the MP4 codec would be for a 720p option (like the NEX-C3) – although, the NEX-F3 appears to offer full 1080p HD video capture in addition to a possible 720p MP4 mode…

With the recent NEX models sporting the AVCHD 2.0 codec, it looks like Sony will differentiate the video capabilities on entry-level models by sticking with a max 30fps frame rate at full 1920 x 1080 resolution via the AVCHD 1.0 codec.  This should make the NEX-F3 a perfect consumer camera with great 1080p video.  And, if you want to get your overcranked footage on for smooth slo-mo, you’ll need to step up to the NEX-5N or higher.

Sony A37 Specs

  • 16.1MP CMOS sensor
  • ISO 100-16,000
  • Built-in SteadyShot image stabilization
  • 7fps frame frate
  • 15-point AF system
  • Tilting LCD
  • 1080/24p and 1080/60i video
  • $599 price point w/ 18-55mm kit lens
  • $799 price point w/ 18-135mm kit lens

The A37 looks to be very competent as well for an entry-level shooter.  Frankly though, unless you have to have the phase-detection AF system of the SLT models, I would suggest most people to choose the NEX-F3 as an entry-level go-to camera over the A37.

I’ll have more concrete thoughts on these models once they are officially announced and I get my hands on them.

Stay tuned.

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: A37, alpha, dslr, mirrorless, nex, NEX-F3, slt, Sony, Sony rumors

Sony A57 Launches w/ 16MP & 1080/60p Video

March 13, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Sony A57

The Sony A57 is the latest Alpha model utilizing Translucent Mirror Technology – and it steps up the game from its predecessor, the Sony A55.

Priced at $700 for the body, the A57 piles it on in terms of features, offering a 16.1MP resolution CMOS sensor (APS-C format) and the AVCHD 2.0 progressive codec, which allows the A57 to capture 1080p video at a full 60p frame rate – a feature both Canon and Nikon HDSLR shooters have been screaming for on the high-end models (let alone entry-level cameras in the A57 price range).

Sony continues its tradition of fast live-view AF thanks to the Translucent Mirror Technology, which allows users to view the image on the rear LCD or in the electronic viewfinder – all the while maintaining the rapid and accurate AF acquisition that DSLR shooters are accustomed to.

Alongside the A57, Sony announced the HVL-LE1 continuous light for $250, which comes complete with an Alpha shoe mount and barn doors.

The Sony A57 should be available in March at an initial retail price of $700 for the body only, or $800 with the 18-55mm kit lens.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: A57, alpha, dslr, hdslr, slt, Sony

Sony A57 Coming This Week…

March 12, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Sony A57

Leaks are well underway now with the above unofficially official product shot for the new Sony A57.  Rumored specs are also out with what’s believed to be a 16MP CMOS sensor and up to 1080p video with the AVCHD 2.0 codec for 60p capture. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: 24p, 60i, 60p, A57, alpha, avchd, AVCHD 2.0, slt, Sony, translucent mirror

Sony Lens Instant Rebates

February 14, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Sony 35mm Lens

Several Sony lenses are up for instant rebates ranging from $25 to $50 off.  Full list of lenses and details here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: alpha, b&H, dslr, instant rebates, lens rebate, Lenses, Sony

Sony A99 at 24MP and A57 at 16MP Inbound?

February 13, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Sony A850 and A900

It’s been a little too quiet on the Sony front since the introduction of the uber-popular Sony A77.  So, it’s not really much of a surprise to hear rumors of a refresh to the full-frame Sony A900 and (even more so) the consumer-ish Sony A55. Both are very solid cameras in their respective categories; however, their age is starting to show. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: alpha, dslr, hdslr, NAB 2012, Sony, Sony A57, Sony A99, sony alpha, translucent mirror

Sony CES 2012 Press Conference – LiveBlog

January 9, 2012 By Eric Reagan

This will be a live blog feed – with the newest updates at the bottom.  (Hit the ‘Refresh’ button for updates.)

3:00PM PT – The Sony Press Conference at CES 2012 kicks off in a couple hours.  I’m just laying the groundwork here and am making my way over to Sony’s booth.

I’ll have the latest news from the event soon, so keep watching.  It kicks off at 5PM PT / 8PM ET.

UPDATES BELOW (Newest stuff at the bottom.) [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: 4k, alpha, CES 2012, nex, Sony

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