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Sony debuts three full-frame G lenses

March 23, 2021March 24, 2021 GaryPageau G-Series, Sony

Sony Electronics Inc. introduced three new G Lenses to its E-mount line-up – the FE 50mm F2.5 G, FE 40mm F2.5 G and FE 24mm F2.8 G. All three lenses deliver high-image quality and beautiful bokeh in a lightweight and compact design, the company said.“At Sony we are constantly innovating to develop the best tools that allow photographers and video... Read More

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Sony unveils 60th E-mount lens, the FE 50mm F1.3 GM

March 16, 2021 GaryPageau E-mount, E-mount lenses, Sony

Sony Electronics Inc. unveils its 60th E-mount lens, an addition to its G Master full-frame lens series, the FE 50mm F1.2 GM (model SEL50F12GM). The company says the lens’ maximum F1.2 aperture combines an impressive shallow depth of field for maximum creative expression with incredible light gathering capabilities, allowing for faster shutter speeds and lower ISO in low light... Read More

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Sony announces 127.68 MP sensor

March 12, 2021March 14, 2021 GaryPageau sensor, Sony

Sony Corp. announced the upcoming release of a large-format 56.73mm diagonal CMOS image sensor “IMX661” for industrial equipment with a global shutter function and an effective pixel count of 127.68 megapixels. Color samples are due to be shipped in April 2021, followed by a black-and-white version in May. This product features an increased pixel count that yields an optical size... Read More

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Sony Electronics announces ECM-W2BT wireless mic, ECM-LV1 lavalier mic

March 10, 2021March 15, 2021 GaryPageau Sony, wireless mics

Sony Electronics announced two microphones: the ECM-W2BT Multi-Interface Shoe compatible wireless microphone and ECM-LV1 compact stereo lavalier microphone. Wireless audio recording with lower noise and stable connection is possible with the ECM-W2BT wireless microphone, especially when paired with the ECM-LV1 stereo lavalier microphone and one of Sony’s cameras with digital compatibility, the company claims. The ECM-W2BT wireless microphone enables low-noise... Read More

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Sony Electronics launches FX3 full-frame camera

February 24, 2021February 26, 2021 GaryPageau cinema camera, Sony

Sony Electronics Inc. announced the FX3 (model ILME-FX3) camera, combining Sony’s digital cinema technology with advanced imaging features from Alpha brand mirrorless cameras. According to the company, the FX3 delivers a “cinematic look” and professional operability and reliability in a camera that is accessible to beginning creators, as well as used alongside Sony’s VENICE, FX9, and FX6 cameras. The FX3... Read More

Podcasts

Dead Pixels Society podcast: Talking cameras, smartphones and photowalks with Jefferson Graham

February 20, 2021March 7, 2021 GaryPageau Canon, Google Photos, Jefferson Graham, Nikon, Shutterfly, Sony, The Dead Pixels Society

Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Jefferson Graham, photographer, journalist, musician, and former USA Today tech columnist, as he launches his new website, The Best Photowalk. Graham talks about the switch from film to digital, what camera makers are doing wrong, why Google Photos is the turkey of the year, which photobook service is his favorite (and his least favorite) and much more. Read More

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Sony debuts Xperia PRO 5G smartphone for pro content creators

January 30, 2021February 4, 2021 GaryPageau alpha, Experia, Smartphones, Sony

Sony Electronics Inc. introduced a new professional 5G smartphone with HDMI connection, Xperia PRO. Sony claims the Xperia PRO is the world’s first smartphone with a dedicated HDMI input, allowing users to connect an Alpha camera or any other HDMI input equipped camera to enable a 5G data link to broadcast video in real-time. Using compatible third-party live streaming applications, ... Read More

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Sony launches high-end Alpha 1 with 50.1 MP full-frame sensor

January 27, 2021February 4, 2021 GaryPageau Sony, Sony Alpha 1

Sony Electronics announced its new professional level full-frame mirrorless Alpha 1 camera, featuring a new 50.1-megapixel full-frame stacked Exmor RS image sensor, up to 120 AF/AE calculations per second, 8K 30p 10-bit 4:2:0 video, and much more. The newly developed image sensor is built with integral memory and paired with an upgraded BIONZ XR imaging processing engine, making it capable... Read More

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Sony debuts FE 35mm F1.4 GM lens

January 14, 2021January 18, 2021 GaryPageau Sony

Sony Electronics Inc. announced the FE 35mm F1.4 GM, an addition to the G Master full-frame lens series. The Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM compact lens weighs 18.5 ounces (524 grams) and measures3 inches dia. x 3 ⅞ inches with a filter diameter of 67mm. The FE 35mm F1.4 GM features advanced optical technology that delivers stunning contrast and superb... Read More

News

Sony unveils Airpeak drone

January 13, 2021January 18, 2021 GaryPageau Drones, Sony

Sony Electronics launched the Airpeak drone brand designed to carry Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. The drone will be, Sony claims, the “industry’s smallest class of drone that can be equipped with the Alpha system.” Sony will launch the new business targeted for professional photography and video production in the spring of 2021. Read More

Marketing

Lensrentals shares gear rental trends

January 5, 2021January 10, 2021 GaryPageau Canon, Fujifilm, Lensrentals, Nikon, Sigma, Sony, Tamron

LensRentals published its annual review of camera body and lens rentals for the year. Despite the global pandemic that brought much of the industry to a halt, the company was still able to rent thousands of pieces of gear. As customary, Canon dominated the new release chart in 2020, with RF mounts being rented 8 times that of rentals of Nikon... Read More

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Sony announces “Visual Story” iOS app for wedding and event photographers

December 1, 2020December 5, 2020 GaryPageau iOS, photography, Sony

Sony Electronics announced Visual Story, an IOS app for wedding and event photographers that simplifies gallery creation, cloud storage and web delivery for Sony camera users. Visual Story offers professionals a solution to expand their business and increase overall client satisfaction by allowing them to immediately share their gallery with their friends and family via social media, the company claims... Read More

Events News

Sony opens registration for “Creative Space” online event

November 10, 2020November 14, 2020 GaryPageau Sony

Sony Electronics Inc. opened registration for the second annual “Creative Space” digital event open to all levels of photographers, videographers and all other forms of imaging enthusiasts. The free Dec. 5-6 event offers the opportunity for participants to learn from and connect with some of the imaging industry’s biggest names, offering many opportunities to expand their own individual network and... Read More

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Sony debuts triple-lens Xperia 5 II

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 GaryPageau Experia, Sony

Sony Electronics announced the Xperia 5 II (mark two), leveraging many of the features from the Xperia 1 II, including a triple-lens camera with ZEISS optics, calibrated specifically for the Xperia 5 II. All three lenses are paired with 12 MP sensors. Also included are the Photography Pro feature (with technology from Alpha brand series cameras), the Cinematography Pro feature... Read More

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Sony introduces small and light Alpha 7C camera and zoom lens

September 15, 2020September 16, 2020 GaryPageau Sony

Sony Electronics Inc. announced the Alpha 7C full-frame camera (model ILCE-7C), the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 zoom lens and HVL-F28RM flash. The company claims the Alpha 7C is the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame body. It has advanced AF, high-resolution 4K video capabilities and more. “We are committed to creating the best tools possible, based on the needs of our customers,”... Read More