Just a quick heads up for early adaptors of the full-frame Sony A7. If you’ve been using Adobe Lightroom, you may have noticed the lack of support for the cameras RAW photos. Now, thanks to a new update from Adobe, Lightroom 5.3 RC is being updated with proper RAW support for the Sony A7 and Fujifilm XQ1. In edition to the RAW support, there is always the mysterious bug squashes as well from this latest update.
Earlier this month, Sony announced the Alpha 7 and Alpha 7R, their new mirrorless E-mount full-frame cameras. While bearing the name of the Alpha series, Sony’s traditional A-mount line of cameras, the A7 and A7R have more in common with the company’s growing NEX E-mount line of cameras. This, of course, got many wondering if this was a sign of things to come with Sony slowly leaving the A-mount market and giving its undivided attention to the NEX series and E-mount cameras. Not so quick, says Sony.
Just a quick one for those of you running iOS 7 and either own or planning on purchasing the Sony DSC-QX100 or DSC-QX10, the attachable lens for smartphones. Sony has updated their PlayMemories Mobile for iOS 7 devices with a fix for the mentioned devices. According to Sony, PlayMemories Mobile 3.2.1 update comes in at 7.2MB and
Fixed a problem that cannot automatically set the date and time of Cyber-shot DSC-QX100/QX10 in some cases.
As a recap, the Sony QX100 and QX10 are designed to attach to your smartphone, be it iOS or Android via a magnetic lock and act as an improved camera. The two units will house their own image sensor, battery, and memory with the QX100 offering a 20.2-megapixel image sensor with 3.6x optical zoom and the QX10 offering a 18.2-megapixel image sensor with 10x optical zoom.
While the Sony Cyber-shot RX10 with its 20.2-megapixel 1-inch BSI CMOS sensor and 24-200mm Zeiss lens was a surprise, the announcement of the Sony Alpha 7 and 7R (previously referred to as the A73) are no shocker as we’ve been gradually updating you with leaked information. Now, Sony has officially unveiled the two mirrorless full-frame DSLR cameras with the A7 flagship model packing a 36.3-megapixel image sensor, helping Sony reach a new audience. After the jump, lets talk details.
While we expected Sony to announce the rumored A7 and A73 DSLR today, we didn’t think a third camera was in order and that’s exactly what Sony had for us. Growing its lineup of RX cameras, today Sony unveiled the Cyber-shot RX10. Built on the same foundation as the RX100, the RX10 offers the same 20.2-megapixel 1-inch BSI CMOS sensor. Beyond that similarities between the two quickly end as the RX10 has a host of new features.
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We’ve known for sometime that Sony has had ambitions to bring a full frame camera, built on its E-mount architecture to the market. While Sony has yet to announce this, it’s looking more likely that mid October will be when the reveal takes place, during which Sony will officially unveil the A7 and A73. For those unfamiliar, the Sony A7 series which may be called the NEX-A7 and NEX-A73 will offer a 24-megapixel and 36-megapixel full frame image sensors that will expand Sony’s mirrorless camera lineup. While we’d seen a fans rendering on what the camera will likely look like, the above image is the Sony A7 in its final form. Those familiar with Sony’s camera like will surely notice the resemblance to the Cyber-Shot RX1R and RX100. After the jump, one more shot awaits you.
While surprisingly, not a lot of details are known about Sony’s ambitious plans to bring to market a full frame e-mount camera, most indications point to an October announcement. It’s expected that Sony will announce two E-mount models, akin to the NEX series though due to a radical design shift, Sony is likely to opt for a new name. And what will Sony call it? Inside sources have told us that the name being currently used is the A7 and A73 with the latter being the higher end of the two. Now lets talk some specs.
As soon as Sony brought the NEX E-mount cameras to market, rumors began to circulate that the company would eventually follow up with a full frame version. With Sony having entered the mirrorless camera market long before its many competitors, it seemed obvious that the Japanese giant saw this new category as the future of cameras. Since then, Sony has gone to expand the NEX series with the 3,5,6, and 7 line. Many believe that when a full frame E-mount camera is announced from Sony, that it will bear the NEX-9 name. Now, new reports indicate an immediate release from Sony but not as an NEX-9.
With the Sony NEX-5T, the latest mirrorless camera with 16.1-megapixels out from Sony in the coming weeks, we thought you’d enjoy a image gallery of the new camera. As a recap, you can purchase the NEX-5T for $699 with a 16-50mm pancake powered-zoom lens which also features built in Wi-Fi and NFC with tap-to-device transfers of photos and movies. After the jump, we’ve got your image gallery.
Apple’s Aperture 3 and iPhoto 11, available on the Mac App Store have received a new set of RAW update. The new Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 4.08 makes the highly used programs compatible with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and DSC-RX100 II RAW photos.
Alongside the NEX-5T which features a 16.1-megapixel sensor and NFC technology for easy photo and video sharing, Sony also unveiled the Alpha A3000. Although it was designed to look like a traditional DSLR, the Alpha A3000 is anything but traditional. In fact, this compact Alpha is mirrorless and shares many of its internal guts with the NEX-3N. This includes a 20.1-megapixel APS-C sensor and E-mount lens compatibility. The A3000 also includes a Multi Interface Shoe, pop-up flash, and an electronic viewfinder. Let’s talk more details.
After a few minor leaks, Sony has finally unveiled the NEX-5T, which, at first glance, looks identical to the NEX-5R. To be fair, the two cameras do have a lot in common beyond looks. Like the 5R, the NEX-5T offers a 16.1-megapixel APS-C sensor with a maximum ISO sensitivity of 25,600. Consequently, photos will be displayed on a 921k-dot 3-inch touchscreen with 180 degrees of rotation, perfect for viewing the camera’s 1080p/60fps movies. So with so much in common, what’s changed from the NEX-5R to the NEX-5T? One key thing; NFC.
It’s award season – and Sony has won no less than five Product of the Year awards at the annual European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), awards, the largest editorial multimedia organization in Europe. The seductive Xperia Tablet Z won outright in the coveted Tablet of the Year 2013-2014 category, a stunning victory in Sony’s attempt to set new standards in the rapidly expanding tablet sector. Other accolades went to two Sony cameras, a Bravia TV and a HT receiver in a thrilling night.
In less than two weeks, Sony is set to release the NEX-5T. Likely here to replace the NEX-5R, the NEX-5T looks nearly identical to what will be its predecessor. However, the new NEX camera will have a few tricks up its sleeve like NFC functionality for easy pairing with your smartphone for additional features like remote control via the free iOS and Android app. It’s also believed that the NEX-5T will bring forth a new user interface to further modernize the series and make them easier to use for the novice. Beyond that, details remain sparse on the new camera, including images with the header picture being the only shot of the camera we’ve seen so far.
We’ve been reporting for some time on Sony’s ambitions beyond the compact camera market which includes a new product category. The idea is that as smartphones continue to grow with consumers and offer better cameras, that the consumer will continue to rely more on them and thus, less likely to purchase a pocket camera like Sony’s Cyber-shot series. Still, due to our affinity with thin products, a smartphone will never be able to match what a quality camera will offer and many consumers might still not want to carry a DSLR with them, even those as compact as the NES series. Enter the Sony QX10 and QX100. Designed to attach to your smartphone via a magnetic lock, the two units will house their own image sensor, battery, and memory. The QX10 and QX100 are meant to cater to those who wish to take more serious photos but don’t necessarily need a dedicated camera and with features like 1-inch SMOS sensor, 18-megapixel, and 10x optical zoom, Sony has a compelling case.
Now, thanks to the newest leak, we know a little more about the two models that may change the way we think about compact cameras and smartphones.
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