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Sony HX9V and HX100V Announced

January 31, 2011 By Eric Reagan

The oft-rumored HX9V and HX100V are now official as Sony’s latest Cyber-shot models. Both camera feature 16.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensors and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization.

The Sony Cyber-shot HX9V sports a 16x optical zoom lens with a 24mm equivalent wide-angle field of view. The HX100V is a superzoom model with 30x optical zoom, which starts a 27mm on the wide end. Both models offer a max sensitivity up to ISO 3200 and capture Full HD 1080p video at 60p.

The HX9V and HX100V feature 3-inch touchscreen displays with a 921k-dot resolution. Of course, both models offer Sony’s signature 3D Sweep Panorama mode for easy panoramic images. Both cameras should be available in April 2011.

Along with the HX9V and HX100V, Sony also unveiled the no-frills Cyber-shot W520, which sports a 14.1MP sensor, 5x zoom lens and 2.7-inch LCD. The W520 is set for March 2011 availability.

More details and images below. [Read more…]

Sony WX10 Hands-On Review

January 31, 2011 By Eric Reagan

The Sony Cyber-shot WX10 is a 16.2MP point and shoot camera with a 7x optical zoom that debuted at CES 2011. I had the opportunity to go hands-on with a preproduction version of the compact shooter for a few minutes at Sony’s CES booth. Below you will find my initial impressions of the new camera. [Read more…]

Sony TX100V Hands-On Review

January 27, 2011 By Eric Reagan

The Sony Cyber-shot TX100V is a 16.2MP ultra-compact camera that offers a 3.5-inch OLED touch screen and captures 1080p HD video. As was the case with its sibling Cyber-shot HX7V, I had a chance to go hands-on with the TX100V at CES 2011 for a few minutes. Check out my first impressions, along with some sample photos and video below. [Read more…]

Nikon D7000 Confirmed to Use Sony Sensor

January 26, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Tech analysis website, Chipworks, has confirmed that the Nikon D7000 features a 16.2MP Sony sensor. This is almost certainly the same APS-C sensor found in the Sony A55 and A580 cameras.

Sony HX7V Hands-On Review

January 26, 2011 By Eric Reagan

The Sony Cyber-shot HX7V is a 16.2MP point and shoot camera powered by Sony’s signature Exmor R CMOS sensor. The HX7V features a 10x optical zoom lens (25-250mm equivalent). I had the opportunity to handle the HX7V and capture a few images with it while at CES 2011. [Read more…]

Sony CLM-V55 Official Details and Images Released

January 12, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Sony just dropped the official details and product photos of the new 5-inch CLM-V55 monitor for Alpha DSLRs – or just about any other DSLR with an HDMI-out.

Sony CLM-V55 Key Features

Clip-on attachment for Sony hot shoe or standard ISO hot/cold shoe
5-inch WVGA LCD (800 x 480 resolution)
Tilt/swivel mount
Pixel magnification for 1:1 zoom of HD image
16:9 and 4:3 on-screen markers
Brightness, contrast, colour tone (phase), colour temp and auto dimmer controls
Mono speaker
Headphone jack
Volume control
Battery (included) or AC powered
LCD hood included
Available March 2011

More details and images below. [Read more…]

Sony CLM-V55 External Monitor for Alpha DSLRs

January 10, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Sony had a new external video monitor on display at CES 2011. The new 5-inch CLM-V55 monitor connects via HDMI inputs and will produce a live view from the camera’s sensor thanks to a coming firmware update for the A55, A33, A580 and A560 Alpha cameras. [Read more…]

7 New Sony NEX Lenses Coming in 2011-2012

January 8, 2011 By Eric Reagan

In addition to the Sony A700 replacement, Sony had a number of mockup lenses for the NEX-3 and NEX-5 mirrorless cameras on display at CES 2011 (albeit behind glass). [Read more…]

Sony A700 Successor on Display at CES 2011

January 7, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Sony has its A700 successor on display at CES 2011, albeit behind glass. The mockup was equipped with a battery grip and an unmarked lens. [Read more…]

Sony Cyber-shot TX100V, TX10, HX7V, WX10 and WX9

January 7, 2011 By Eric Reagan

In another round of camera announcements at CES 2011, Sony has added the Cyber-shot TX100V, TX10, HX7V, WX10 and WX9 to the mix, all of which feature a 16.2MP sensor, have the ability to capture 3D still images and capture video and still images simultaneously. [Read more…]