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Sony announces SLT A33 and A55 with full-time live view

August 24th, 2010

Sony announces SLT A33 and A55 incorporating Sonys new translucent mirror making possible live view with full-time AF for both pictures and video.

SLT stands for Single-Lens-Translucent, a system using a fixed semi-transparent mirror redirecting some light to the autofocus system while the rest is going to the sensor, making possible to use phase-detection autofocus all the time, even during shooting videos. All this at a competitive price of US$ 649 (A33) and US$ 749 (A55) and available from September (A33) and October (A55).

  • 14 MP (A33) or 16 MP (A55) sensor
  • Full HD video (1080p)
  • ISO up to 12,800
  • 3″ LCD
  • Built in GPS (A55 only)

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Sony A560 and A580

August 24th, 2010

Sony has announced the new A560 and the new A580. The 14MP (A560) and a 16BMP (A580) sensor is able to record 1080p video (full HD) and pictures with 7fps and will be released in October (A580) and 2011 (A560).

  • 7 fps
  • full HD video (1080p)
  • 15-point phase detection AF
  • ISO up to 25,600
  • Enhanced auto HDR mode and 3d sweep panorama mode
  • 3″ fold-out LCD
  • Two-mode life view
  • Enhanced Bionz processor

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Sonys new HD camcorder with interchangeable lenses

July 14th, 2010

Sonys new HD camcorder NEX-VG10E features the 14.6 MP sensor of the Alpha NEX series and is the worlds first consumer HD camcorder with interchangeable lenses:

  • 14.6 MP CMOS sensor
  • 1080i video at 24mbps
  • accepts E-mount lenses plus A-mount α DSLR lenses via optional adaptor
  • Kit with E18-200/3.5-6.3 OSS lens
  • priced at $2000/EUR 2000

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Sony Alpha 550 review

December 10th, 2009

Dpreview has posted a detailed review of the Sony Alpha 550. They state:

“It’s almost impossible to make a blanket recommendation regarding this camera: serious photographers will be put off by the paucity of high end features and controls, beginners will be frustrated by the rather uninspiring results you often get when everything is left on auto.”

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Sony A850 – full frame at a lower price

August 27th, 2009

Sony introduces its second full-frame DSLR, the A850. It has many of the features of the full frame flagship A900 but at a lower price:

  • same 24.6MP CMOS sensor
  • 3.0 inch 921k LCD
  • sensor-shift image-stabilization
  • 98% viewfinder

Shipping will start in September. Additionally in November Sony will bring a 28-75/2.8 SAM lens.

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