According to Film and Digital Times, the above teaser is Sony’s new motion picture camera and it’s slated for unveiling on November 17. [Read more…]
Sony A77 with 24MP Sensor
A new rumor puts a prosumer Sony A77 SLT in the pipeline for next year. Sony Alpha Rumors received word that the new Sony A77 will feature a 24-megapixel APS-C sensor and still maintain noise control on as good as or better than Sony’s current crop of APS-C cameras in the 14-16MP range. The Sony A77 should have the same translucent mirror technology as found in the recently released Sony A55 and A33.
This looks to be the Sony A700 replacement that everyone has been waiting for (like, forever) and should offer 1080p and 720p video capture in AVCHD format.
[via SonyAlphaRumors]
Sony A55 Capable of Shooting 3K Video?
A hacker sent an email to Sony Alpha Rumors alleging that it is possible to hack the Sony A55 firmware to capture 3K video at 24p and/or 1080p video at 48/60 fps.
“I have had the Sony A55v for about a week. I’m already into the firmware and from years of hacking motherboard/video-card BIOS and Pentax cameras I can tell you the APS-C sensor can shoot MJPEG at 3k resolution at 24p for at least 45 seconds. I’m more interested in 1080p at 48/60 FPS. I’ll tell right now the memory buffer systems in this camera is huge….probably 3-4 times that of the GH1. All I’ve done is break into the code. A proper hack would take months. Thousands of possible settings to adjust. Testing. But you need thousands of people and a big community to support a project like that.” –SonyAlphaRumors
While this would most likely interest a rather niche audience, if the Panasonic GH1 hack is anything to measure it by, it could also be a pretty big deal.
Firmware Friday: Sony NEX-3, NEX-5, Canon SX130, Rebel XS
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware.
Canon Rebel XS / 1000D version 1.0.7 – “Fixes a rare phenomenon in which “Cannot create folder” is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor, after which shooting is no longer possible with the SD card in your camera.” [Canon Website]
Canon SX130 IS version 1.0.1.0 – “Fixes a phenomenon in which the audio and video get recorded out of sync when shooting movies with the image quality set to high definition (1280×720 pixels).” [Canon Website]
Sony NEX-3 / Sony NEX-5 version 03 – “Autofocus is now supported when using the NEX-5/NEX-3 with 14 lenses from the full range of A-mount optics by Sony and Carl Zeiss that includes telephotos, primes and zooms. Aperture settings can be maintained during HD movie recording, and system menu operation has been streamlined alongside other usability improvements. Registered NEX-5/NEX-3 owners will be advised of the free update via email.” [Sony Website]
Sony A55 In Stock and Now Shipping
For those of you looking to get your hands on Sony’s new translucent mirror camera, the Sony A55 is now in stock and shipping at Adorama and Amazon.
Note that B&H Photo is still showing it as coming in October, but I would expect that to change soon as well.
Sony NEX-3 in Pink
Sony has announced a pink version of the NEX-3, along with a number of pink accessories. The camera should be available in Japan November 19. No word yet on US availability.
[Sony Japan via Engadget]
Sony NEX-5 Review
The Sony NEX-5 is a 14.2MP mirrorless camera in an ultra-compact form-factor. If not for the DSLR-sized kit lens that attaches to the NEX-5, this camera would rival some of the consumer pocket cameras in size. And with the available 16mm lens (shown above), you could make a good argument that it does.
In addition to the great still images the NEX-5 produces with its large, APS-C format sensor, the camera can also capture 1920 x 1080 Full HD video at 60i. What’s more is the budget-friendly price tag that slides the kit under the $700 mark.
To get the full rundown on the Sony NEX-5, read on. [Read more…]
Sony NEX-VG10 Sample Footage and First Impressions
The video world became a little more interesting when the Sony NEX-VG10 was announced a few months back. First impressions are now live over at Tech Tilt. Below is a quick spot of sample footage from Tech Tilt as well. [Read more…]
Sony A55 and A33 Overheating Problems
Sony has issued a statement concerning an overheating issue with the new Sony A55 and A33 translucent mirror cameras.
The problem arises from the CMOS sensor overheating in certain temperature ranges. Sony has put together a chart that provides an idea of max recording times under certain environmental conditions. You can check it out below. [Read more…]
Sony NEX-VG10 In-Stock and Availability Update
The much-hyped Sony NEX-VG10 camcorder is finally starting to trickle in stock. Currently, Amazon is showing it in-stock through third parties, and B&H Photo is taking pre-orders, which is always a good indicator that products are about to arrive at the B&H store.
Check availability via the links below.
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