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Sony launches 5G portable data transmitter for still image and video transmission New Products 

Sony launches 5G portable data transmitter for still image and video transmission

Sony Electronics is launching a portable data transmitter, the PDT-FP1, with an antenna structure allowing high-speed still image and video data transport over 5G networks. With the PDT-FP1, Sony is leveraging 5G mobile technology to enhance professional workflow for broadcasting and news coverage. This wireless communication device allows for real-time transfer of photos and videos and seamless livestreaming via 5G, representing... Read More
Sony announces a FE 24-50mm F2.8 G compact standard zoom lens New Products 

Sony announces a FE 24-50mm F2.8 G compact standard zoom lens

Sony Electronics announced the release of the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G standard zoom lens (SEL2450G), which is compatible with Sony’s α (Alpha) cameras. The 72nd addition to the full-frame E-mount lens lineup is compact and lightweight yet maintains high-resolution performance synonymous with Sony’s G lens series, the company said. The new FE 24-50mm F2.8 G will be available in May 2024... Read More
Sony updates firmware for Cine cameras, motion capture software Updates 

Sony updates firmware for Cine cameras, motion capture software

Sony Electronics Inc. announces upcoming updates for the FX6, FX3 and FX30 cinema cameras. The ILME-FX6 ver.5.0 firmware update is expected from May 2024 or later and will include: The addition of 1.5x de-squeeze function for anamorphic lenses Integrated high-quality 3D LUT processes inspired by the VENICE cinema camera, which allows for more accurate color processing Monitor & Control App... Read More
Sony Corp. announces development of spatial content creation system New Products 

Sony Corp. announces development of spatial content creation system

The same week that Apple announced the shipping date of its Apple Vision Pro visual computer, Sony Corp. entered the fray with announcement of the development of “an immersive spatial content creation system, which includes an XR head-mounted display equipped with high-quality 4K OLED Microdisplays and video see-through function, and a pair of controllers optimized for intuitive interaction with 3D... Read More
Michael J. Ayers named Vice President of International Photographic Council’s Executive Board of Directors  People on the Move 

Michael J. Ayers named Vice President of International Photographic Council’s Executive Board of Directors 

The International Photographic Council (IPC) announced the appointment of Michael J. Ayers as Vice President to its Executive Board of Directors. Founded in 1974, IPC is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing worldwide recognition of photography as a universal means of communication. “Michael represents our focus of Peace Through Photography, the Universal Language, says Andy Marcus, President of IPC. “As a... Read More
Sony debuts Alpha 9 III full-frame mirrorless camera with a global shutter system New Products 

Sony debuts Alpha 9 III full-frame mirrorless camera with a global shutter system

Sony Electronics introduced the Alpha 9 III camera equipped with the first full-frame global shutter image sensor, as well as the lightweight 300mm telephoto prime lens G Master (SEL300F28GM). The newly developed global shutter image sensor exposes and reads all pixels simultaneously, unlike a rolling shutter sensor that records images sequentially from the top row of pixels to the bottom.... Read More
Sony announces “BURANO”, digital cinema camera with PL-Mount New Products 

Sony announces “BURANO”, digital cinema camera with PL-Mount

Sony Electronics announced the new BURANO camera, a new 8.6K model from their CineAlta lineup of digital cinema cameras. Designed for single-camera operators and small crews and featuring a sensor that matches the VENICE 2, the new BURANO combines exceptional image quality with high mobility. BURANO is the world’s first digital cinema camera with a PL-Mount to feature in-body image... Read More
Sony updates Camera Remote Software Updates 

Sony updates Camera Remote Software

Sony Electronics announced an updated version of its Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK), which allows users to operate Sony’s cameras remotely from their computer. Updated functionality includes compatibility with the newly announced ILX-LR1 camera and support for third parties in the development of bespoke applications using the leading performance of Sony cameras. Version 1.10 of the camera remote SDK, which... Read More
Sony launches industrial strength E-mount camera, ILX-LR1 New Products 

Sony launches industrial strength E-mount camera, ILX-LR1

Sony Electronics launched the new ILX-LR1, an interchangeable lens camera designed for industrial use with an approximately 61 megapixel 35mm full-frame image sensor. The camera is suited inspection, investigation, surveying, and mapping by drone, the company said. The new ILX-LR1 is expected to be available at the end of November through Sony and a variety of Sony’s authorized dealers for body only:... Read More
Sony debuts two Alpha 7C cameras, the wide-angle zoom lens New Products 

Sony debuts two Alpha 7C cameras, the wide-angle zoom lens

Sony Electronics release of two new additions to the Alpha 7C series of compact full-frame interchangeable lens cameras, the Alpha 7C II (model ILCE- 7CM2) and Alpha 7C R (model ILCE-7CR). The Alpha 7C II is equipped with a full-frame image sensor with approximately 33.0 effective megapixels and features the latest still image and video functions and performance in a... Read More
Sony debuts APS-C α6700, 70-200MM F4 lens New Products 

Sony debuts APS-C α6700, 70-200MM F4 lens

Sony Electronics announced the newest APS-C mirrorless camera, the α6700. This camera combines the still image and video capabilities found in the latest full-frame Alpha and Cinema Line series with the compact and lightweight design of the α6000 series, the company says. The α6700 camera body only will be available for an MSRP $1,399.99 USD or $1,899.99 CAN. Combining an... Read More
Sony upgrades ZV-E1 video capability News 

Sony upgrades ZV-E1 video capability

Sony Electronics announces an upgrade for the ZV-E1, now featuring 4K 120p video recording. This feature enables faster high-speed frame rate video recording, resulting in smooth slow-motion footage that is five times slower than standard 24fps. The upgrade also introduces Full HD 240p recording capability to the ZV-E1, providing even more flexibility for the video creator. This latest upgrade is... Read More
Sony Electronics announced Airpeak S1 drone upgrades SDKs and APIs Updates 

Sony Electronics announced Airpeak S1 drone upgrades

Sony Electronics Inc. announced new upgrades for Airpeak S1 drones, including an Real Time Kinematic (RTK) Kit, a new advanced and lightweight gimbal, and an enhanced battery. The RTK Kit for Sony’s Airpeak S1 i further enhances the capabilities of drones for industrial applications, the company said. With the RTK system, the Airpeak S1 can achieve highly precise positioning and... Read More
Sony debuts new Camera Remote SDK version Updates 

Sony debuts new Camera Remote SDK version

Sony Electronics announces the launch of Version 1.08 of the Camera Remote SDK enabling remote operation and setting changes of Sony cameras. Version 1.08 widens the range of potential applications with new features, as well as expands the compatible models. “With each SDK release, we are integrating learnings from customers and expanding the functionality and magnitude of applications and capabilities,”... Read More