Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
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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…]
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…]
Tamron has unveiled a new superzoom lens for Sony NEX cameras like the NEX-5N. The 18-200mm lens is designed for Sony’s E-mount and includes built-in Vibration Compensation.
The new lens features a stepping AF motor that’s specifically designed to accommodate the contrast-based AF in Sony NEX cameras and offers smoother AF during video capture.
It weighs in at 16.2 oz. and uses 62mm filters. It is available in black or silver to accommodate the most popular design choices for Sony’s NEX models and should be available later this month.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
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 Alpha users have been a bit of the step-child amongst the wireless flash users out there. Fortunately, Phottix has released its Strato II wireless triggers for the Sony flash mount. [Read more…]
B&H has the Sony HX9V point and shoot camera for $299 right now. The HX9V is probably the best do-it-all point and shoot camera. It captures great 16.2MP still images and captures HD video up to 1080/60p. Unfortunately, I have not gotten around to completing my review of the HX9V; however, I give it high marks all around and think that it is worth every penny of the asking price.
Note that you’ll have to add the camera to your cart to see the deal price, which is good through Dec. 10.
Word on the street is that the Sony FS100 will get a firmware update soon that will add aspect ratio options for 2.35:1 Cinemascope, 1.85:1 35mm theatrical and 1.66:1 Super 16mm. Additional improvements are expected to include 4x and 8x expanded focus settings. [Read more…]
Even though the Sony NEX-3 is last year’s model, it’s still a competent camera – and Amazon has a solid deal now through December 3. The Sony NEX-3 kit with an 18-55mm lens and the 16mm f/2.8 pancake lens is only $499.
The 16mm lens alone is normally $250, so this is quite a bargain.
Here’s the link to Amazon.
I have heard from several Sony NEX-5N owners that the “performance improvement” offered by Sony for the NEX-5N’s clicking defect during video capture has been resolved. I recently confirmed this for myself with several NEX-5N models that had the fix applied. In all cases, the clicking was not audible to me anymore.
I’m revising my Sony NEX-5N review to reflect this solution and changing my recommendation for the NEX-5N as a highly-recommended camera.
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…]