Hasseblad just announced a new $8,200 digital back you can preorder it now at BHphoto and Adorama. Full press text at Explora. Full review at ThePhoBlographer. The camera uses the Sony 100MP medium format sensor.
A sensor I would like to be seen used on a future Sony medium format camera too :). sonyalpharumors.com
Fuji just announced the new GFX100II (preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama). A full intro text can be read at Explora. The camera uses a NEW Sony 102MP medium format sensor. You know I am a big believer in Sony also doing a medium format camera. I believe there is a market for that and Sony… sonyalpharumors.com »
2023-09-12 13:10
There are some reports going around that Sony is considering squeezing Fujifilm out of the medium format camera space. I'm sure there are folks that would doubt that it would happen. Personally, though, I'm on the fence. thephoblographer.com »
2022-03-11 08:00
When Sony announced the 61MP a7R IV this week, both presenters were quick to say that the camera’s full-frame sensor “rivaled medium format” thanks to its combination of resolution and dynamic range. petapixel.com »
2019-07-18 19:49
Today Sony officially updated their sensor database. It includes all new MFT up to Medium format sensors company can buy from them. The list includes these sensors: IMX411 medium format sensor … 150MP BSI (which also comes as monochrome version): Used by Phase One IQ4. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-10-17 15:41
The Sony medium format sensor roadmap Two SAR readers had a chat with Sony managers at Salon De La Photo in Paris R. told me this: “I don’t have a big news for you, but just a feeling. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-11-28 16:58
Sony just announced three new medium format sensors. These are the world’s first Back Illuminated sensors and the first to also shoot 4K and 8K video. Here are the specs: The IMX461 sensor will be used on the future Hassleblad X and Fuji GFX cameras. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-11-11 18:59
Image courtesy: Photolari European journalists met with Sony engineers and managers in Tokyo. While Sony did not release any comment about future products they talked about the medium format market. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-10-02 16:43
Fuji GFX vs Sony A7rII So far all past Sony medium format rumors from non-verified sources were incorrect. But never the less I am going to publish this because it sounds a bit more “reasonable” and I would like to kickstart a discussion on this: Many cameras are tested and never brought to market, so […] The post An interesting Sony medium format development rumor…and a poll for Sony engineers and managers. appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-07-31 16:55
Thanks to our more experienced readers we can share some additional info on the Sony patent describing a set of medium format camera lenses designed for a curved sensor: 1) The patent describes a broad use for this camera: “is applied to a telescope, a digital camera, etc. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-07-22 14:16
Japanese patent “2017-102189” discloses a design of a new Sony 400mm f/2. 8 medium format lens. Now that’s already an exciting news by itself. But there is more: The lens is designed for a curved medium format sensor. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-07-21 16:23
Episode 165 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 – Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Profoto Legend of Light, photographer Clay Cook In This Episode If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested […] petapixel.com »
2017-04-06 11:50
Sony published a new Sony sensor roadmap. And it contains first info about their new generation 100MP and 150MP medium Format sensors: 1) New 100MP 44x33mm Medium format Back Illuminated sensor would be announced in 2018 (for the kind of cameras like the Fuji GFX and X1D) 2) New 150MP 55x41mm Medium format Back Illuminated […] The post Sony to launch new 100 Megapixel and 150 Megapixel medium format sensors in 2018! appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-04-03 13:36
Sony A7rII vs Hasselblad X1D size comparison (CameraSize). Yosuke Aoki (Sony) got interviewed by the folks from Focus Numerique (google translation here). When asked about the possibility fo Sony making a medium format camera he said: Naturally, we can not talk about future products … However, we believe the 24×36 sensor currently has more potential. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-11-02 15:21
Image of the Sony 101MP sensor by Exclusivearchitecture – Sony conquered the medium format world with their new CMOS medium format sensor. The biggest sensor is the new 54x40mm 101 Megapixel sensor which is also a referred as to be a true Full Frame Medium format. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-10-04 16:26
A source has just sent me a possible picture of a new Sony lens. I ask the source if he can also give me some details such as dimensions and weight. I can’t really tell from the picture how big the lens will be.
Preorders are now open at BHphoto (Click here). Press text (image samples on this Japanese Cosina page). Compatible with Sony E-mount Equipped with electronic contacts, the lens usage status is reflected in the Exif information of the shooting data.
I still have no definitive confirmation that a new full frame fixed lens camera will be announced in 2025. All I know for sure is that Sony executives have stated several times that development of the RX line is not yet complete.
Valoi has announced the new Easy120. In this video you can see how they use a Sony camera with the new Tamron 90mm macro lens to scan medium format film. I own two Mamiya 7 cameras and a Pentax 67, which I still use fairly regularly.
Nextorage has announced the new 4. 0 generation Type A cards. They are now available for reorder at Amazon: 1024GB card for $538 at Amazon 512GB card for $225 at Amazon New 4. 0 Type A card reader for $119 at Amazon None of the current Sony cameras support speed 4.
This week, Johnnie and Nino dare a long, hard look into the crystal ball to speculate and ponder about the cameras and lenses that they expect to be released in 2025. What are the big news we expect from Blackmagic Design, Canon, DJI, FUJIFILM, Nikon/RED, Panasonic, Sigma, and Sony? The post Camera Predictions 2025 – BMD, Canon, DJI, FUJIFILM, Nikon, Panasonic & Sony? CineD first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Lexar announced the launch of an ‘indestructible’ SD card made entirely of stainless steel. Something like the Cybertruck of SD cards :) The ARMOR GOLD SD Card with a stainless-steel construction that is 37x stronger than typical SD cards, it is designed to withstand grueling usage out in the wild while offering up to 210MB/s[1]… The post Lexar presents ARMOR GOLD SD Card with a stainless-steel construction that is 37x stronger than typical SD cards first appeared on sonyalpharumors.