Digital Cameras

Sony DSC-RX100 with 20-Megapixels and 1080p Video Gets Announced. We Have Specs and Pics

by Sohrab Osati | Jun 7, 2012 | 2 comments

Seemingly out of nowhere, Sony has announced the DSC-RX100 digital camera with a 20.2-megapixel (5472 x 3648) Exmor CMOS Low-Light Sensor and full HD 1080/60p video (AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)). The pocket sized camera ~~which we assume~~ is part of the Cybershot family carries a much more simplistic rectangular and sleek design which helps hid the cameras pop-up flash. Shooting in low light shoot also prove to be an easy task with its F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens, Exmor CMOS image sensor with ISO 125-6400, and refined BIONZ image processor.

The cameras compact design come at the cost of reduced zoom of 3.6x optical zoom (28 – 100 mm) and 7.2x digital zoom. Menu settings and photo playback is made possible on the RX100’s 3-inch Xtra Fine LCD with WhiteMagic technology. The tech which originally debuted on Sony’s smartphones is meant to provide increased visibility under intense sunlight. Other note worth specs include the cameras burst mode with 10fps, RAW capability, and customizable function button which allows you to assign up to seven different functions to the function button for a unique user experience.

Priced at $649, the RX100 will be available in July. After the jump, the full Sony DSC-RX100 specs await you.

The Sony NEX-F3 Vs. the Sony NEX-C3

by Sohrab Osati | May 17, 2012 | 0 comments

Now that Sony has officially announced the NEX-F3, we can take a closer look at what the latest e-mount camera has to offer and analyze how it differs from its predecessor, the NEX-C3. While maintaining the same $599 price for body and 18-55mm lens, the new entry NEX model has quite a bit to offer. A new 16.1-megapixel APS-C sensor in place, offering a 16,000 ISO versus the NEX-C3 which maxed out at 12,800 ISO. The NEX-F3 is also capable of filming at 1920 x 1080 videos at 60fps interlaced or 24fps progressive where once again, the NEX-C3 fell short to just 720p. Plenty more differences for you listed after the jump.

Sony Officially Announces NEX-F3 and Alpha A37

by Sohrab Osati | May 17, 2012 | 1 comment

We told you about Sony’s May 17th camera event and, with the event, Sony has officially announced the NEX-F3, the followup to the NEX-C3 and the Alpha A37, the A35 replacement. As we originally reported, the Sony NEX-F3 packs a 16.1-megapixel sensor with ISO 100-16,000 sensitivity, AVCHD movie recording with 1080/60i or 24p HD movies, a built-in flash, up to 5.5 fps, and the star of the show, the 180 degree tiltable LCD screen. The NEX-F3 with a 18-55mm lens will set you back $599 and will ship on June 15th in black, silver, and white.

After the jump, we tell you about the Sony Alpha A37.

Sony Camera Announcement to be Held on May 17th

by Sohrab Osati | May 7, 2012 | 16 comments

With Spring coming to an end and the Summer season slowly picking up, Sony is planning on ending the quarter with one last camera announcement. Dated for May 17th, Sony plans to use the day to unveil their 2012 line of cameras which include a new NEX and Alpha as well as new lenses. If this all sounds familiar to you, that’s because the NEX-F3 and Alpha A37 have already been leaked in advance so unless Sony has an Ace up its sleeve, chances are that not a whole lot of new news will come in a weeks time.

Still, it will be interesting to see what the company has to say in regards to their roadmap, pictured above. Keen users will also note a ‘new’ NEX-7 mentioned in the companies product strategy. More details on that, after the jump.

Full Sony Alpha A37 Specs Revealed

by Sohrab Osati | May 1, 2012 | 16 comments

Despite the devastating Thailand floods that set back Sony’s ambitious camera plans for late 2011, Sony is still pushing ahead at full speed by offering a replacement for the NEX-C3, dubbed the NEX-F3, which offers an all new 180 degree tilt LCD screen. Not resting on just one new camera for the summer season, Sony is also launching the Alpha A37, the successor to the short-lived A35.

After the jump, you can find the full specs and our discussion topic.

Full Sony NEX-F3 Specs Revealed

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 30, 2012 | 19 comments

There’s been no shortage of news regarding the Sony NEX-F3, the successor to the NEX-C3. In just a week’s time, we went from an announcement about the NEX-F3 to a leaked picture of the camera with a 180 degree tilt LCD screen to a full barrage of leaked pictures which showed the camera from all angles. Thanks to the leaked pictures, we’ve also been able to grab a few details about the camera, like its 16.1-megapixel sensor, but not a lot more has been known about the camera specs until now.

After the jump, we have pricing, availability date and full specs which include an impressive ISO from 100-16,000 and 1080 24p HD video with face detection.

Multiple Sony NEX-F3 Pictures Leaked. No Radical Redesign

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 28, 2012 | 2 comments

When something gets leaked from Sony, say a rumor about the NEX-C3 follow up called the NEX-F3, which is supposed to house a 180 degree tilt LCD screen, it tends to pick up the pace quite dramatically with a first time picture a few days later and finally, a series of photos showing the NEX-F3 from different angles. Today, we can definitively show the final design of this 16.1-megapixel E-mount camera and its 180 degree tilt LCD screen. Those hoping for a radical design departure from the NEX series (though really not necessary) will be left disappointed, as the camera follows in the footsteps of its predecessor. From the pictures, a pop-up flash can also be spotted with the red, white, and black NEX.

Sony is expected to officially announce the camera later next month. After the jump, lots more pictures await you.

First Picture of Sony NEX-F3 Leaked

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 26, 2012 | 21 comments

We talked about it and before you know it, the first picture of the Sony NEX-F3 has been leaked. Here to replace the year old NEX-C3, the NEX-F3 is expected to be announced in mid May. Like the C3, the NEX-F3 will continue to rock Sony’s solid 16.1-megapixel sensor. Keen users will be able to spot the 180-degree LCD screen though not a lot is revealed from the final design which doesn’t seem to be straying too far from the current NEX mold.

Sony NEX-F3 to Replace NEX-C3

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 26, 2012 | 15 comments

There isn’t a whole lot of details to go by yet but it seems that the Sony NEX-C3, introduced last year, is being discontinued. The 16-megapixel E-mount camera was here to replace the NEX-3, Sony’s first camera under the NEX name. In place will be the NEX-F3, which will house an all-new 180-degree LCD screen, which is expected to take up most of the rear panel. Pictured above is the Samsung MV800 which should help you get an idea for its design. It would be safe to assume that the rotating screen will be touchscreen and that Sony might even move away from physical buttons (though not all buttons will be replaced like the shutter). No other details are known like megapixel count but expect an announcement from Sony in the near future. And yes, I did do this awesome Photochop.

Discuss:

What features would you like to see from the NEX-F3?

Sony Land 3 TIPA Awards for the A65, NEX-7, and XQD

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 17, 2012 | 0 comments

The Technical Image Press Association or TIPA as its known, is a European based photography and imaging advocacy group, established in 1991. The group which holds a prestigious award ceremony every other year at Photokina has just award Sony, giving the company a total of three wins. Leading the pack was the Sony Alpha A65 which won ‘Best DSLR Advanced’, making the world’s first OLED OVF camera to win such an award.

“This impressive viewing experience (2359k dots) represents a breakthrough in ultra-high resolution clarity.”

TIPA also recognized the A65’s 24.3 MP sensor, 10fps at full resolution, thanks to the cameras Translucent Mirror Technology, and 25p and smooth 50p capability, all at Full HD resolution.

Nikon D3200 to Use Sony 24-Megapixel Image Sensor

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 2, 2012 | 2 comments

Over the past 7 years, while Nikon and Canon, the traditional camera giants, have slowly fallen asleep and failed to innovate, Sony’s been hard at work pushing their DSLR and NEX lines of cameras and moving past 100-year-old standards. Sony has proved that, by packing in a million plus pixels in their EVF, photographers can not only get realistic colors but also get a lot of technical feedback without having to revert to the larger on screen LCD. Sony has also been a pioneer of providing a swiveling LCD on their entire range of Alpha DSLR cameras, which helps you shoot from all different kinds of angles. So when you continue to innovate the camera and its internals like the Sony 24-megapixel image sensor, it’s not long before competitors come knocking to use your technology.

Sony Releases Firmware Version 1.05 for Alpha A65 and A77 Cameras

by Sohrab Osati | Mar 29, 2012 | 0 comments

Sure there might have been a one month delay for the NEX-FS100 firmware update which is set to add a host of new features and enhancements, but that doesn’t mean that the Sony Alpha A65 and A77 are destined for the same faith. Released today, a new firmware version 1.05 for the A65 and A77 DSLR cameras gives Mac and PC owners a chance to improve their camera with features like adding an automatic lens correction support: 24/2 ZA, 85/1.4 ZA, 135/1.8 ZA, 70-300/4.5-5.6 G, DT35/1.8, DT50/1.8 and improving the response until the “power turns off and then actually from “OFF” the power switch.” After the jump, the full list of updates and a firmware download link to your OS of choice.

New Sony 18-135mm SAM Lens Image Leaked

by Sohrab Osati | Mar 22, 2012 | 7 comments

Leave it to Sony to leak their own products but the now removed image from Sony’s own European press portal displayed the new 18-135mm SAM lens. Not much else is known about this 3.5-5.6/18-135 SAM lens, though an announcement is excepted in the near future with additional E-mount and A-mount lenses from Sony.

Apple Releases RAW Compatibility Support for Sony NEX-7 and NEX-VG20

by Sohrab Osati | Mar 16, 2012 | 0 comments

Via the “Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.10”, Apple has updated their popular iPhoto ’11 and Aperture 3 to support a number of new RAW capable cameras, including two of Sony’s latest, the NEX-7 and the NEX-VG20. Coming in at 7.50 MB, this update is intended for Mac OS X 10.6.8 or OS X 10.7.1 or later users.

This update adds RAW image compatibility for the following cameras to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11:

Canon PowerShot G1 X
Nikon D4
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ35
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ38
Samsung NX200
Sony Alpha NEX-7
Sony NEX-VG20

After the jump, we show the full range of RAW supported Sony cameras.

Meet the Sony Alpha A57. We Have Specs and Pics

by Sohrab Osati | Mar 13, 2012 | 9 comments

Though the Sony Alpha A57 has hardly been a secret and not that Sony’s camera department knows how to keep a secret, but now the company has come out with a press release and unveiled the product. Originally expected to be announced at a rumored March 13th camera event which has now been confirmed for March 15th, Sony has unexpectedly confirmed the cameras existence which begs the question at what this camera event will be all about. However, that’s another subject. The Alpha A57 is here to replace the 1 1/2 year old Alpha A55 with plenty of nice spec bumps for the same price while featuring Sony’s new and power 16-megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor with 1080p video recording at 60p. Those looking for fast paced shooting will be happy to hear that Sony has boosted the shooting rate from 10fps to 12fps while also improving the ISO to 16000. Available in April, a body only model for this translucent mirror camera will run you $699 while $799 will land you a kit with an 18-55mm lens.

After the jump, the full Sony Alpha A57 specs, pictures and press release await you.