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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
Sony announces ZV-E1, a full-frame interchangeable lens vlogging cam New Products 

Sony announces ZV-E1, a full-frame interchangeable lens vlogging cam

Sony Electronics announced the ZV-E1, an interchangeable lens camera with a 35mm full-frame 12 MP image sensor, Sony’s latest BIONZ XR image processing engine, a dedicated AI processing unit, and compatibility with more than 70 Sony E-mount lenses. The company says the ZV-E1 is “the world’s most compact, lightweight full-frame interchangeable lens camera.” The ZV-E1 will be available in May... Read More
Sony launches digital camera kit for the visually impaired New Products 

Sony launches digital camera kit for the visually impaired

Sony Electronics announces the DSC-HX99RNV kit, a new retinal projection camera kit that helps people with visual impairments see to capture the world around them. This kit consists of Sony’s DSC-HX99 compact camera and QD Laser’s RETISSA NEOVIEWER, a viewfinder using laser retinal projection technology. “We continue to leverage creativity and technology to enhance the accessibility of our products, services... Read More
Sony announces the 50mm F1.4 G Master News 

Sony announces the 50mm F1.4 G Master

Sony Electronics has announced the 50mm F1.4 G Master (model SEL50F14GM) e-mount lens. The 50mm F1.4 G Master is packed with two XA (extreme aspherical) elements that effectively correct field curvature and most types of aberration. This lens is also designed with one ED (extra-low dispersion) glass element that suppresses chromatic aberration to maintain clear and sharp images without color... Read More
Sony updates Xperia PRO-1 phone to add livestreaming Updates 

Sony updates Xperia PRO-1 phone to add livestreaming

Sony Electronics Inc. announced livestreaming capabilities for the Xperia PRO-I smartphone, via an over-the-air (OTA) software update, which also delivers more shooting experiences within Videography Pro. Xperia PRO-I’s new capabilities allow for quick livestreaming directly to social streaming services from Videography Pro. It also provides the option of selecting the front camera for additional creative shooting opportunities. In addition, Videography... Read More
Sony updates Camera Remote SDK Updates 

Sony updates Camera Remote SDK

Sony Electronics Inc. updated its Camera Remote SDK to version 1.06, adding compatibility with Cinema Line Cameras, the FX6, FX3, and FX30 and key functionality to support third parties in the development of bespoke applications. Version 1.06 of the Camera Remote SDK, available to download for free starting today, offers new features that are particularly important in the areas of... Read More
Techart debuts Leica M to Sony E autofocus adaptor New Products 

Techart debuts Leica M to Sony E autofocus adaptor

After 7 years of research & development, Techart has come together with a new Leica M to Sony E autofocus adapter (LM-EA9). It features a more powerful motor, sleeker design, and better autofocus performance, plus bulge-less design creating no obstructions with tripods and other accessories. Four radically positioned, small and light servo motors offers a much stronger support and faster... Read More
Sony improves external monitor function on Xperia smartphones Updates 

Sony improves external monitor function on Xperia smartphones

Sony Electronics Inc. released a software update enabling new external monitor capabilities in the Xperia PRO and Xperia PRO-I smartphones. In the Xperia PRO and the Xperia PRO-I, the External Monitor feature will now include Livestreaming, Wave Form, and False Color capabilities. The Wave Form monitor function checks exposure and RGB balance. The False Color function assists with iris setting... Read More