Camera reviewer Michael Andrew (AKA Michael the Maven) has quite a bit of experience in shooting with Sony mirrorless cameras, and he decided to share what he believes are 5 killer features and 14 weaknesses that you’ll find in the lineup.
5 Killer Features #1. Sensor Design: The backside-illuminated sensors in Sony cameras are among […]. petapixel.com
One of our favorite cameras by Sony is the Sony a7c — and that’s because we love rangefinder-style cameras. It’s got a discount right now too! Sony has a few cameras available on rebate until June 18th. thephoblographer.com »
2023-06-11 07:00
The largest and national news agency of the United Kingdom and Ireland is switching from DSLR cameras to Sony mirrorless cameras. Sony scored a big win for its camera business this week by striking a deal with PA (formerly known as the Press Association) to have its photojournalists shoot with Sony cameras and lenses. PA […] petapixel.com »
2021-08-20 23:54
Sony has shaken things up in the photography industry over the last six years or so, and honestly, this has been wonderful for us as photographers because they have forced the likes of Canon and Nikon to wake up and produce more great cameras of their own. thephoblographer.com »
2020-02-26 23:00
Sony cameras are some of the most innovative on the market. They are all packed with tech that can make your life easier, they feature fantastic sensors that are capable of capturing immense detail, and they perform miracles in low light situations. thephoblographer.com »
2019-11-24 08:00
According to latest info posted on L-rumors.com in late January we should finally get full specs and pricing info about the next direct Sony competition: The Panasonic S1 and S1R cameras! The one stand out feature of these cameras will be 4k60p video recording which is missing on all current Sony FF cameras: Sony A7sIII […] The post Competition rumor: Panasonic S1-S1R camera might be launched in late January appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-01-06 16:19
Image provided by Lensrentals As it does every year, Lensrentals has released the numbers behind the most popular gear it saw rented out through 2018. In a blog post on its website, Lensrentals details nearly every category and subcategory imaginable, showing what cameras, lenses, and formats reign supreme in the world of online rentals. dpreview.com »
2018-12-03 20:00
Dpreview has selected the best E-mount lenses for our Sony camera. Let’s see if you agree with their choice :) For Full Frame Cameras: Best standard zoom lens: Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS (). sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-11-07 17:37
The manual focusing Opteka APS-C E-mount lenses are in Stock at Amazon and BHphoto. Here are the pictures of the lenses mounted on Sony cameras. Click on them to land on the Amazon product page: The post New images of the Opteka lenses mounted on Sony cameras appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-10-27 21:07
Sony's lineup of Mirrorless cameras is incredibly exciting. From the Alpha 6000 series, all the way through to the A9 there are Sony cameras for everyone. Sony packs a whole ton of features into their cameras, and they are continually pushing the boundaries when it comes to Mirrorless technology. thephoblographer.com »
2018-10-27 13:00
Sony's lineup of Mirrorless cameras is incredibly exciting. From the Alpha 6000 series, all the way through to the A9 there are Sony cameras for everyone. Sony packs a whole ton of features into their cameras, and they are continually pushing the boundaries when it comes to Mirrorless technology. thephoblographer.com »
2018-10-27 13:00
The new Nissin i400 TTL Flash for Sony Cameras is available for preorder through BHphoto. Reminder: The new Sony TOUGH SD cards are now on preorder here: Sony 128GB TOUGH SD card at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-10-16 22:20
Ten years ago, Canon’s 5D MkII and the Nikon D700 were the most popular full-frame DSLRs on the planet and sold in their thousands. In 2008 mirrorless cameras were just starting out as Olympus and Panasonic co-launched the Micro Four-Thirds system. digitalrev.com »
2018-10-16 03:00
There’s been no more hotly-contested sector in the industry this year than full-frame mirrorless market. Even before Panasonic announced its S1 development models at Photokina, Canon had pulled the covers off its EOS R, and Nikon brought two full-frame models to the market, the Z6 and Z7. digitalrev.com »
2018-10-11 03:00
Nokishita made a recap of all cameras that have been registered in Asia and that yet have to be announced. There are two Sony compact camera models named WX700 and WX800. We noticed that latel Sony registered Higher End cameras only few days before the launch. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-10-08 14:01
I never thought that a tripod could be specifically designed for a certain camera series, but indeed the Gitzo Traveler Alpha Tripod is exactly that for Sony FE series cameras. The design has to do specifically with the plate--which accommodates Sony FE cameras as long as they have a native FE lens on them. thephoblographer.com »
2018-09-27 07:00
When it comes to architecture and interior photography, it’s generally best practice to shoot using a tripod. There are several obvious reasons why, mostly due to being able to shoot effectively with slower shutter speeds and to compose your images more precisely. petapixel.com »
2018-09-05 20:29
Sony has announced the HX99 and HX95, the world’s smallest compact cameras that feature 720mm (35mm equivalent) reach on the telephoto end. Both pint-sized cameras feature 18-megapixel 1/2.3-inch Exmor CMOS sensors with a maximum ISO of 6400 backed by upgraded BIONZ X processors that enable 10fps continuous shooting (and a buffer limit of 155 shots). […] petapixel.com »
2018-08-31 19:26
Sony announced the new HX95 and HX99 compact cameras. You can check the product page at Sony UK for more info Press text: Sony Announces World’s Smallest Travel High Zoom Cameras with 4K Movie Capability and Upgraded Image Processor ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-720mm[i] High Magnification Zoom and High Image Quality Lens packed into compact body […] The post Sony Announces World’s Smallest Travel High Zoom Cameras with 4K Movie Capability and Upgraded Image Processor appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-08-30 14:26
The Sony countdown for the compact camera announcement We told it to you yesterday and today Nokishita confirmed it: Tomorrow Sony will only announce two new fixed lens compact cameras, the DSC-HX 95 and the DSC-HX 99. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-08-29 15:42
Sony just launched this countdown teaser for a press conference they will have tomorrow at 1:00PM CET. Our sources told us that Sony could announce 2 compact (or action) cameras only. Stay tuned anyway! I will embed the live stream here on SAR. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-08-28 23:29
The image on top shows the new Nikon Z7 with the Sony A7rIII (courtesy of Dpreview). And if you thought Sony gear was overpriced check out the prices of the Nikon cameras and lenses: Nikon Z7 at BHphoto, Amazon, Calumet Germany. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-08-24 01:45
You save up to $400 on Sony cameras, lenses and accessories at BHphoto, Adorama and other US stores: Cameras: $400 off on the Sony A9 superkit at Bhphoto. Sony FE lenses: $100 off on the 12-24mm f/4. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-08-15 20:45
Though Canon may be #1 in Japan for mirrorless cameras, Sony has taken the #1 spot when it comes to full frame cameras overall in the US. The news comes to us via a press release delivered by Sony today. thephoblographer.com »
2018-08-15 17:36
Though Canon may be #1 in Japan for mirrorless cameras, Sony has taken the #1 spot when it comes to full frame cameras overall in the US. The news comes to us via a press release delivered by Sony today. thephoblographer.com »
2018-08-15 17:36
A bit unexpected but Amazon EUrope deals are way more interesting than US deals because of the massive discount on Sony cameras and lenses. Check out the list below! Check out all deals by clicking on those direct links: Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES, Amazon CA. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-07-17 09:20
Tamron has released firmware version 2. 0 for its 28-75mm Di III RXD, addressing previously acknowledged autofocus issues. The update specifically addresses focusing issues on Sony E-mount cameras while shooting video, including 'autofocusing operation and loss of focus,' while also addressing 'flicker on peripheral parts of the image when zooming. dpreview.com »
2018-07-10 21:58
The A7III is estimated to ship in 2-5 weeks according to a new update at Amazon US. The only cameras in Stock now are either refurbished or used and do sell for up to $2,800. Sony clearly underestimated the demand for this camera. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-07-05 19:00
Preorders (open on June 7): RX100VI at BHphoto. Sony VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip at BHphoto. Press text: Sony today announced the VCT-SGR1, a versatile and compact new Shooting Grip best suited for its RX0 and RX100 series of cameras[i]. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-06-05 16:51
Sony Europe launched a new up to ˆ1000 cashback on cameras and lenses. Full details can be found on these sepcial pages at Amazon Germany, Sony Nederland, Sony Belgium. Sony UK and Ireland cachback actions starts tomorrow (PDF file), Some of the best cashback deals on cameras: ˆ400 on the Sony A7rII (Check: ). sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-05-01 10:09
Iliah from FastRawViewer sent me this: We released a public beta of an utility that is useful for those who have or looking for Sony cameras re-worked to become monochrome by stripping CFAs, like those available from Daniel Morrison at www. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-03-28 11:55
eBay. com (Click here) is Offering 20% Off Purchases $25+ with promo code “PSPRING20“. This runs today only and it means you save up to $100 on all Sony cameras and lenses (Click here). sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-03-09 20:17
Tamron is working on a fast standard zoom lens for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. Details are thin at this point, but the 28-75mm F2. 8 Di III RXD will offer a minimum focus distance of 19cm/7. dpreview.com »
2018-02-22 10:00
You get pp to $1,000 bonus on Sony’s FS5-FS7-FSII E-mount cameras sold by Adorama (Click here). Big new Sony US deals: 1) up to $900 off on Sony camera sand lenses. See full special page at BHphoto, Adorama, Buydig. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-02-21 23:12
The ZEISS Loxia 25mm f/2. 4 is a compact wide-angle manual focus lens that will appeal to both landscape and architectural photographers. photographyblog.com »
2018-02-15 03:30
Save up to $500 off select Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras in the Sony Trade In & Savings Event. The trade-in event is running in addition to great instant savings on full frame cameras which are running up to another $500 in savings. photographyblog.com »
2018-02-06 23:00
The big CP+ show will start on March 1. And there are three Sony cameras due for an update: Sony A5100. Sony discontinued the A5000 and this might be a good sign the new A5300 could be announced soon. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-01-31 15:43
Adam Wilt updated his FieldMonitor 4. 3 APP which now has Focus Assist: FieldMonitor is an iPhone app for Wi-Fi monitoring and control of Panasonic Lumix and Sony Alpha cameras, aimed at video production. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-01-03 13:25
5 of the top 25 Flickr pictures are shot on Sony A7 cameras. You can see all images here: blog. flickr. net/en/2017/12/07/top-25-photos-on-flickr-in-2017-from-around-the-world Of course it’s not the gear that make you a good photographer. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-12-27 13:43
You save up to 39% on Sony compact cameras sold by Amazon Germany. Up to 38% off on Sandisk cards at Amazon France. You get the 85mm FE for 517 Euro only on Amazon France. Check out these links for the big Cashback action: Amazon Germany special page, Wex UK, Sony Netherland, Amazon France. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-12-07 10:25
Sony shocked the photo industry when it announced its latest version of the a7R - the a7RIII. The mirrorless camera has built upon the success of its predecessor and brought fast shooting speeds and enhanced focus to the a7R line-up. digitalrev.com »
2017-11-20 03:00
An overview of all new Sony US savings can be found on that special BHphoto page. In detail we got this: FF cameras: The Sony A7rII now sells for $2,398 with lot free extras at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-10-30 23:35
Sigma has just announced a new 16mm f/1. 4 DC DN lens for Sony E and Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. It’s the second lens in a series that was started by the Sigma 30mm f/1. 4, which has received stellar reviews. petapixel.com »
2017-10-24 19:54
It may seem a little strange to compare two different style of camera, one a bridge camera and one a DSLR, but photographers weighing up their next buy may well see a number of specifications that are similar and want to know more about each camera. digitalrev.com »
2017-10-24 03:00
An overview of all new Sony US savings can be found on that special BHphoto page. In detail we got this: FF cameras: The Sony A7rII now sells for $2,398 with lot free extras at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-10-23 22:55
An overview of all new Sony US savings can be found on that special BHphoto page. In detail we got this: FF cameras: The Sony A7rII now sells for $2,398 with lot free extras at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-10-23 22:55
A chinese reader just noticed that Sony registered a new camera code “WW541200” in Asia. This means we now have two new codes: WW541200 (no info on original registration country) WW940439 (Original registration in China) It’s important to note that cameras registered first in China are usually RX or compact cameras. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-10-21 00:59
From the left: Mr. Hiroyuki Arai (Manfrotto Corporation) Kenji Tanaka (Sony Imaging Products) Marco Vidari (Manfrotto Distribution US). via DC. watch Sony and Manfrotto announced a special agreement. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-09-28 14:23
Photographers now have a number of options for full-frame camera bodies that can be had for less than $2,000, but how do they stack up? This video from The Slanted Lens compares three of them: the Sony a7 II, the Canon 6D Mark II, and a used Canon 5D Mark III. They’re all brilliant cameras, […] petapixel.com »
2017-09-05 20:33
At its IFA 2017 press event, Sony launched the RX0: a shock and waterproof camera with very compact dimensions that uses a Sony 1" sensor to capture still images and video. Although the RX0 looks very much like an action cam and comes with similar dimensions, Sony is not marketing it as such. dpreview.com »
2017-08-31 16:42