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Sony offering free upgrade to NEX-5N owners

By Tiago Santos - [25/9/2011 - 11:27] - 0 - Cameras

Sony has just released an update on their website which might be of interest to all NEX-5N users, who are annoyed with the *click* sounds the camera produces while recording. Sony will be upgrading for free all NEX-5N owners that are s[...]

Sony offering free upgrade to NEX-5N owners

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[Eyes-On] Sony unveils the NEX-7 and NEX-5N in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2011 - 05:24] - 0 - Press Conference Cameras

Good lord! The NEX series was already kicking hard in the XXXs of Micro 4/3rds but with the NEX-7 Sony really want to kill this format all together. Think of the NEX-7 as a compact A77, and you will pretty much know what we mean by Mic[...]

[Eyes-On] Sony unveils the NEX-7 and NEX-5N in Japan

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[Eyes-On] Sony Alpha A77 and A65

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2011 - 04:46] - 1 - Press Conference Cameras

Here it is, the all mighty Sony Alpha A77 that everyone was talking about since weeks is now available! Featuring a nice 24.3Mpix APS-C sensor this Alpha A77 wits its Translucent Mirror Technology is really an impressive DLSR! Not only[...]

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Sony introduces Digital Recording Binoculars with the DEV-5 and DEV-3

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [20/8/2011 - 09:51] - 1 - Camcorder Cameras

Not sure who’s Sony is targeting this product at, but if you are looking for a pair of binoculars capable to shoot 1080p Video as well as take still picture (7.1Mpix), well you are in for a treat with Sony’s latest DEV-5 and DEV-3 Digi[...]

Sony introduces Digital Recording Binoculars with the DEV-5 and DEV-3

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Finally Official, Sony announces NEX-C3!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [8/6/2011 - 04:14] - 0 - Cameras

We have seen “leaks” all over the web the past week of Sony’s future APS-C image sensor based camera and “voila” the almighty new compact interchangeable lens camera is now a reality! This new NEX-C3 comes with a redesigned body and sm[...]

Finally Official, Sony announces NEX-C3!

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Sony A35 and NEX-C3 leaked ahead of launch

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [4/5/2011 - 04:31] - 0 - Cameras

Some smart Czech Sony Fans has discovers not one but two manual of Sony’s upcoming cameras with the NEX-C3 and A35 User Manual! Only accessible if you own a Sony ZStudio Account these two manuals reveals for the NEX-C3 for example a sm[...]

Sony A35 and NEX-C3 leaked ahead of launch

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[CP+ 2011] What you might have missed

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [15/2/2011 - 03:43] - 1 - Camcorder Cameras

CP+ 2011 is now over, and even if it was a little bit smaller than last year’s one, there still was pretty nice stuff to be seen. So here is the list of the news related to this event, enjoy it! 1. Sony Advance Model, NXCAM prototype, [...]

[CP+ 2011] Sony Advance Model, NXCAM prototype, PMW-F3 and other NEX Wonders

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/2/2011 - 01:16] - 1 - Camcorder Cameras

Today at CP+ Sony had one of the most interesting booths with many products that were yet been made available to the public and the general press. Nothing really we did not heard about in the past or during CES, but we couldn’t resist [...]

[CP+ 2011] Sony Advance Model, NXCAM prototype, PMW-F3 and other NEX Wonders

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Sony’s NEX-5 now in Gold

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [15/1/2011 - 10:48] - 0 - Cameras

Yep, that’s right, Sony’s has now a “Goldish” new NEX-5 to its catalog… What’s new here? Well pretty much nothing despite our camera new body color. Announced in Japan this week we are not sure yet if this camera will reach other countries.

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A free firmware upgrade for Sony A850 and A900

By Akihabara News Team - [3/12/2010 - 03:14] - 0 - Cameras

Sony published a press release yesterday announcing the release of a new and free firmware upgrade for its A850 and A900 DSLRs. On top of increasing Autofocus’ response speed, this new firmware expands the range of exposure value[...]

A free firmware upgrade for Sony A850 and A900

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[Photokina 2010] Sony “Advance Model” reappear in Europe

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [22/9/2010 - 01:03] - 0 - Cameras

Already introduced earlier this March at CP+ 2010, Sony’s new “Advance Model” prototype, a New Sony α (Alpha) DSLR equipped with an APS-C HD CMOS sensor and capable of recording Full HD Movies in AVCHD, is making another appearance at [...]

[Photokina 2010] Sony “Advance Model” reappear in Europe

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Lensbaby Announces New Camera Effects Accesories

By Akihabara News Team - [22/9/2010 - 01:00] - 2 - Cameras

LensBaby adds to its Creative Effects line of camera accessories with the Composer with Tilt Transformer for Panasonic’s Lumix G Micro System, Olympus’ PEN, and Sony’s Alpha NEX series cameras. The Tilt Transformer ca[...]

Lensbaby Announces New Camera Effects Accesories

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[Photokina 2010] Sony add colors to its NEX-5 and NEX-3.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [22/9/2010 - 12:31] - 2 - Cameras

Sony NEX-5 and NEX-3 are both very capable everyday shooters and are really worth checking if you are on the market for a new camera, and today, in order to make things more interesting for future buyers, Sony introduced at Photokina 2[...]

[Photokina 2010] Sony add colors to its NEX-5 and NEX-3.

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[Review] Sony NEX-5: An Ideal Camera? Subjective Review by an AkihabaraNews Reader

By Marc CORBI - Newworld666 - [25/8/2010 - 02:04] - 16 - Review Cameras

There are many reviews on the web of Sony’s NEX-3 and NEX-5 cameras, and they’re all unanimous on the quality of the sensors, with two commonly-mentioned flaws: - Limited settings - Only two lenses available, one of which has a rather [...]

[Review] Sony NEX-5: An Ideal Camera? Subjective Review by an AkihabaraNews Reader

[Test] Sony NEX-5 le Bloc Note idéal ? vu par un geek, fan du Cochon Vert, 100% subjectif et qui l‘assume.

Sony introduces the α560 in the USA.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2010 - 04:39] - 0 - Cameras

Are the α33 and α55 not enough for you? Why don’t you jump into something “Bigger” with the α560? Like the α55, the α560 comes with a 14.2Mpix sensor based on Sony new Exmor APS HD CMOS technology and Sony latest Bionz Image processor.[...]

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Sony introduces first Translucent Mirror Technology digital cameras Light, compact α55 and α33. With Video!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2010 - 01:46] - 1 - Cameras

And “Voila” Sony latest DSLR, the Alpha 55 and Alpha 33 are finally official (Worldwide). Our two cameras, comes with a 16.2Mpix Censor for the α55 and a 14.2Mpix censor for the α33, are both coming with BIONZ image processor, a ISO sp[...]

Sony introduces first Translucent Mirror Technology digital cameras Light, compact α55 and α33. With Video!

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[Hands-on] Sony’s APS-C size compact Shooter with the NEX-5

By Akihabara News Team - [11/5/2010 - 04:28] - 1 - Press Conference Cameras Hands On

We just came back from Sony’s Press conference which was held in the Japanese manufacturer’s HQ in Shinagawa. A long press conference during which was introduced the all-new ASP-C size compact shooter, the NEX-5 and NEX-3. Since Daimao[...]

[Hands-on] Sony’s APS-C size compact Shooter with the NEX-5

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Sony introduce its APS-C size compact Shooter with the NEX-5 and NEX-3.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/5/2010 - 03:27] - 0 - Cameras

Back in March we had the chance to discover in the flesh Sony APS-C first prototype, and today, while I was playing with Professor Furukawa latest wonder at the Shibaura Institute of Technology, Kei went at Sony press conference to dis[...]

Sony introduce its APS-C size compact Shooter with the NEX-5 and NEX-3.

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Sony Europe unveils the new Compact Sony Alpha APS HD CMOS prototypes.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [13/3/2010 - 09:13] - 0 - Cameras

Introduced during last PMA as well as a few days ago in Japan at CP+ 2010, the New Sony Alpha compact APS HD CMOS prototypes, is still a mystery, however, Sony Europe published a few days ago a promotional video where we can get a bett[...]

Sony Europe unveils the new Compact Sony Alpha APS HD CMOS prototypes.

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[CP+ 2010] Sony α (Alpha) and Compact Exmor APS HD CMOS prototypes.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/3/2010 - 04:28] - 0 - Camcorder Cameras

Already introduced at PMA 2010, Sony’s latest compact “Four Third like” camera based on Exmor APS HD CMOS technology was displayed as well at CP+ 2010 in Japan. Like its Four Thirds counterparts, this compact Alpha will be capable of s[...]

[CP+ 2010] Sony α (Alpha) and Compact Exmor APS HD CMOS prototypes.

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Sony Alpha 550, officially announced in Japan (with Video)

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [29/9/2009 - 01:55] - 1 - Image

Good news for all of you Sony Alpha fans out there. The new α550 DLSR has finally been announced. The new α550 model comes packed with some very impressive features such as a 14.2 mp CMOS Exmor sensor, HDR mode that combines multiple e[...]

Sony Alpha 550, officially announced in Japan (with Video)

Sony to Launch the Alpha 900′s Brother, the Alpha 850

By Akihabara News Team - [28/8/2009 - 11:17] - 0 - Image

Besides the announcement of their mid-range DSLRS, Sony also introduced the Alpha 850, which appears to be a sort of copy of the Alpha 900. This new baby comes with the exact same 24.6Mpix sensor and most features of Sony’s flagship… T[...]