• 24.3MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
• BIONZ X engine
• 921,000 dots 3.0" tiltable screen
• 1,44m dot OLED EVF
• 179 phase-detection / 25 contrast-detection AF points
• Hybrid AF, 0.06s (CIPA standards)
• 11fps continuous shooting with AF tracking
• 1080p60 video
• Wi-Fi, NFC built in
• 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Kit lens
• $648 body price

Available at:

• Body - http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-a6000-Interchangeable-Camera/dp/B00I8BICCG/
• Kit - http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-Interchangeable-Camera-16-50mm/dp/B00I8BICB2/

Previews:

• http://www.dpreview.com/previews/sony-alpha-a6000
• http://www.trustedreviews.com/sony-a6000_Digital-Camera_review
• http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/sony-alpha-ilce-6000/4505-6501_7-35835028.html
• http://www.ephotozine.com/article/sony-alpha-a6000--ilce-6000--hands-on-review-24041
• http://www.photographyblog.com/news/sony_a6000_hands_on_review/
• http://www.thephoblographer.com/2014/02/11/first-impressions-sony-a6000/
• http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=5528&news=sony+a6000+mirrorless+camera+preview+hands-on+first+look
• http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/127176-hands-on-sony-alpha-a6000-review
• http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/sony-a6000/sony-a6000A.HTM

• Aperture Range: f/2 to 22
• Has aspherical, AA, and ED elements
• Internal Focus
• Dust and Moisture Resistant
• Circular 9-Blade Diaphragm
• 200 g
• $448
• http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL28F20-2-22-Standard-Prime-Cameras/dp/B00U29GN6O/

PR

An ideal lens to supplement any photographer's basic kit, the new full-frame FE 28mm F2 wide angle prime features a bright F2.0 maximum aperture that's ideal for landscape, low-light handheld shooting and much more.

The light, compact design of the lens is an ideal match for Sony's α7 series full-frame camera bodies, with a high-grade aluminum finish adding instant visual appeal. The FE 28mm F2 has a 9-blade circular aperture, three aspherical lens elements – including one advanced aspherical element – and two ED glass elements that work together to ensure excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and excellent bokeh. All lens surfaces are multi-coated to suppress flare and ghosting with backlit shots. The inner focus mechanism of this wide angle prime is driven by an advanced linear actuator, allowing for whisper-quiet AF. Like the new FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS macro lens, overall lens length will remain constant during focusing.

Specs

• Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22
• ED, Fluorite, and Aspherical Elements
• Nano AR and Fluorine Coatings
• Extreme Dynamic Linear AF Motors
• Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
• Internal Focus; Focus Range Limiter
• Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
• Fixed, Rotating Tripod Collar
• Eleven-Blade Circular Diaphragm
• Preorders links
  • US - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1485539-REG/sony_sel600f40gm_fe_600mm_f_4_gm.html
  • UK - https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-fe-600mm-f4-g-master-lens-1705686/

Sony Introduces the New Super-Telephoto 600mm F4 G Master Prime Lens

Sony's longest reaching prime lens is world's lightest in its class, featuring high-performance AF, high resolution and beautiful bokeh

Sony today announced another impressive addition to its flagship full-frame G Master series lens line-up, the new FE 600mm F4 GM OSS super-telephoto prime lens (model SEL600F40GM).

Sony's longest reaching prime lens, the new 600mm includes many of the company's most advanced optical and mechanical technologies, producing exceptional image quality with extraordinary focusing speed and precision. The lightest in its class[i], weighing in at only approx. 3040g, the FE 600mm F4 GM OSS features an extremely balanced design to ensure the best possible shooting experience. Along with the acclaimed FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS lens, the new 600mm gives professional sports, wildlife and news photographers more options for capturing subjects at great distances with extreme accuracy and detail.

"With two new lenses announced today, our growing E-mount lens line-up now includes 33 full-frame models and 51 lenses in total. The 10th model from our flagship G Master series, the new 600mm F4 raises the bar for speed, mobility and control in a super-telephoto prime lens," said Yann Salmon Legagneur, Director of Product Marketing, Digital Imaging at Sony Europe. "Combining the extensive 600mm reach with features like 20 fps shooting and AF/AE calculations at 60 times per second on the α9 or extremely high resolution, high speed performance on the α7R III allow professional photographers to create images that were simply not possible to capture before."

Fast, Precise and Quiet Autofocus

To take best advantage of the highly evolved autofocus systems of Sony's latest full-frame E-mount cameras, the new FE 600mm F4 GM OSS lens features two XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors that drive the lens' focus group to provide fast, precise AF and reliable subject tracking. These motors are supported by specially developed motion algorithms to minimise lag and instability, as well as to control noise levels, resulting in exceptionally quick, accurate and quiet autofocus performance, allowing the lens to capture dynamic, fast moving athletes or wildlife with ease.

Superb G Master Image Quality and Bokeh

As a member of Sony's flagship G Master series lenses, this new large aperture super-telephoto prime lens features an incredible level of image quality and detail, with outstanding contrast and resolution maintained all the way to the corners of the image. The unique optical design includes a large XA (extreme aspherical) and an ED (extra-low dispersion) element that effectively suppress all common telephoto lens aberrations, plus three fluorite elements that help to minimise chromatic aberration and suppress any amount of colour bleeding. Sony's latest bokeh simulation technologies and XA element are also utilised to control spherical aberration and help achieve exquisite bokeh.

The lens also features an 11-blade circular aperture mechanism that contributes to the high quality of bokeh in images, and has been coated with Sony's original Nano AR coating to suppress any unwanted reflections, glare, or ghosting in images.

The new FE 600mm F4 GM OSS is compatible with Sony's 1.4x and 2.0x E-mount tele-converters, producing outstanding imaging performance at extended focal lengths[iii] while maintaining fast, precise AF performance.

Lightweight, Balanced Design

Weighing in at only approx. 3040g, the new super-telephoto prime lens is the lightest in its classi, providing a level of portability and manoeuvrability that has never been achieved before in a lens of its style. Based on technology from the acclaimed FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS lens, the lightweight design of the new 600mm lens is achieved through the usage of three fluorite elements, with a reduced number of elements deployed at the front of the barrel. Magnesium alloy is also used throughout the lens to help minimise weight and bulk.

Also inherited from FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS, the new 600mm lens features a lens design that is not front-heavy, reducing moment of inertia that resists rotation, ensuring quicker, more precise panning when shooting handheld or on a monopod.

Durability, Reliability and Control

To withstand the harsh conditions of sporting events and wildlife photography, Sony's new FE 600mm F4 GM OSS is built with a durable magnesium alloy and a strong, lightweight carbon fibre hood. The lens is also dust and moisture resistant[iv], and its front element is coated with fluorine to resist dirt and fingerprints.

There is also an ample number of hard controls on the lens, including customisable focus-hold buttons in four different locations on the lens barrel, which can be programmed for control of features, if desired. There is also a 'Full-Time DMF' switch to immediately engage manual focus at any point, and a focus ring that features Linear Response MF for fine, responsive manual focus.

Additionally, the new lens includes built-in optical stabilisation for dynamic action and three different 'Mode' settings, including a Mode 3[v] setting with an advanced algorithm that ensures easier framing when following moving subjects. It also features a function ring with selectable 'Preset' and 'Function' settings, and a drop-in filter slot that accepts ø 40.5mm ND and other filter types, as well as the optional VF-DCPL1 Drop-in Circular Polarising Filter. The VF-DCPL1 filter can be rotated to achieve the desired polarisation while installed in the lens.

Pricing and Availability

The FE 600mm F4 GM OSS will ship in Europe in August 2019, priced at approximately £12,000 and €14,000

Available at https://www.amazon.com/Sony-FE-50mm-F1-8-Lens/dp/B01DLMD5O6/

Weighing in at less than 7 oz (192 g), the new lightweight FE 50mm F1.8 “normal” prime lens (model SEL50F18F) delivers an outstanding blend of performance, compactness and value, making it a perfect choice for hobbyist photographers and videographers looking to experience the benefits of a wide aperture prime lens at an attainable cost.

The lens features a new optical design with an aspherical element that effectively compensates for all forms of aberration, resulting in beautiful, crisp imagery. Additionally, it has a circular aperture with a maximum of F1.8, producing beautiful ‘bokeh’ in images that allows the subject to stand out against a smoothly defocused background. For extended durability, the new prime lens is built with a solid metal mount.

The new FE 50mm F1.8 prime lens will also be available in May for about $250 US and $350 CA, respectively.

• Aperture Range: F1.4 to 16
• One AA and Three Aspherical Elements
• Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF System
• Physical Aperture Ring Can Be De-Clicked
• Dust and Moisture Resistant
• Circular 9-Blade Diaphragm
• 630 g
• $1600
• http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL35F14Z-Distagon-Standard-Prime-Cameras/dp/B00U29GNBO/

This new ZEISS® Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA full-frame wide angle prime showcases legendary ZEISS® optical performance in a compact design.
With a minimum focusing distance of approximately 12 inches, the ZEISS® Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 is the first E-mount lens to feature an exceptionally fast aperture of F1.4. The lens has a 9-bladed circular aperture, which makes it a superior choice for creating smooth bokeh (defocus) during portrait shooting. It also performs extremely well in low-light shooting scenarios or for simple everyday photographs.

The new 35mm prime lens produces stunning corner-to-corner sharpness – even at maximum aperture – thanks to its advanced optical design with 3 aspherical elements including one Sony advanced aspherical element and a 9-bladed circular aperture. It also features ZEISS® T* coating that suppresses flare and ghosting for natural color reproduction and excellent contrast.

Additionally, the lens has a Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) system that enables whisper-quiet precision focusing, even at the shallowest depth of field. A dedicated aperture ring can be set for smooth, continuous operation – ideal for movie-makers – or with click-stops to provide tactile feedback when shooting still images. The ZEISS® Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 is also dust and moisture resistant design for reliable operation when shooting outdoors.

Specs

• 11 elements in 10 groups
• 4 aspherical, 7 special glass elements
• Min. focus distance - 0.25m
• Linear motor
• 78mm diameter, 80mm length
• 77mm filters
• comes with hood
• 330 g
• $1499 at https://www.amazon.com/Zeiss-Batis-18mm-Angle-Mount/dp/B01E8OBQS8/

PR

The ZEISS Batis 2.8/18 expands the Batis range of lenses with a super wide-angle lens. For the Sony1) á system with E-mount the new lens, which features a diagonal angular field of 99 degrees, is currently the shortest full-frame fixed focal length with autofocus. The new ZEISS Batis 2.8/18 with innovative OLED display to show focus distance and depth of field is also impressive thanks to its high image quality across the entire image field. The lens will be available from May 2016.

“The ZEISS Batis 2.8/18 follows on from the highly successful first two focal lengths the ZEISS Batis 2/25 and the ZEISS Batis 1.8/85. In spite of the extremely wide angle, we have succeeded in adapting the image quality of the ZEISS Batis 2.8/18 perfectly to the two different lens types,” says Dr. Michael Pollmann, Product Manager of ZEISS Camera Lenses. “With the expansion of the ZEISS Batis range of lenses, we are offering creative and discerning photographers yet another professional tool,” says Pollmann. With the ZEISS Batis 2.8/18 customers can now enjoy the super wide-angle full-frame lens they’ve been waiting for.

A vast range of applications

The new ZEISS Batis 2.8/18 is impressive on account of its high image quality across the entire image field. “By virtue of the large diagonal angular field of 99 degrees, this lens is ideal for capturing unique images in landscape, architectural and astro photography and for impressive interior shots of small spaces,” continues Pollmann.

Features for discerning users

The super wide-angle camera lens has 11 lens elements in ten groups and draws on the ZEISS Distagon optical design. Four of the lens elements are aspheric on both sides and seven are made from special types of glass. The Floating Elements design permits constantly high image performance in the focal plane – from the minimum object distance to infinity.

The new ZEISS Batis 2.8/18 also features an innovative OLED display to show focus distance and depth of field depending on the camera sensor used. “The electronic display is easy to read even in low light,” explains Pollmann. The fast, quiet AF drive with linear motors keeps the subject sharply in focus. In addition to the autofocus, a handy, rubberized focus ring supports precise manual focusing – meaning the photographer has full creative freedom when it comes to image composition. ZEISS Batis lenses are also equipped with dust and weather seals, allowing them to be used in even the harshest weather conditions. All ZEISS Batis lenses support all the operating modes and functions of the current range of E-mount cameras.

The origins of the name Batis

Since 2013, new ZEISS lenses in one series have been given the same family name that conveys a common identity. These family names have been derived from the Latin names for birds. The name Batis is derived from a small bird that is found in the forests and scrub of Africa. These birds are characterized by great speed, excellent reflexes and boast a plumage rich in contrasts. Metaphorically speaking, this also applies to the ZEISS Batis lenses, whose fast autofocus enables photographers to capture stunning shots rich in contrasts.

In addition to the ZEISS Batis range of lenses, there are two further ZEISS ranges for Sony E-mount cameras: the ZEISS Touit and the ZEISS Loxia.

Available from May 2016

Orders are now being accepted for the ZEISS Batis 2.8/18. The lens will be available from May 2016. The suggested retail price is €1,260 or US$1,499

Specs:

• 12 elements 9 groups, 2 aspherical and 1 ED element
• 11 diaphragm blades
• Min focus - 0.45 m
• Ultrasonic motor
• 778 g
• 84x108mm
• Price - $1500
• Available - July

Preorder soon at http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1264965-REG/sony_sel50f14z_planar_t_fe_50mm.html

PR

Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer, has today introduced a new full-frame lens for their E-mount camera system, the Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA (model SEL50F14Z).

This 50mm prime lens features a large F1.4 maximum aperture that offers impressive contrast and outstanding resolution that are hallmarks of the ZEISS® brand. It produces these consistently strong qualities throughout the entirety of the frame – from center to corner – and at all aperture settings, even while shooting wide open at F1.4. The cutting edge optical structure includes high-precision AA (Advanced Aspherical) and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that reduce spherical and chromatic aberration, as well as a ZEISS® T* Coating that minimizes flare and ghosting creating the classic ZEISS® clarity. Additionally, its Planar design ensures minimal distortion.

The large F1.4 maximum aperture of the FE 50mm F1.4ZA lens provides a level of brightness and speed that are advantageous for dimly lit indoor shots, night scenes, and portraits, while its 11-bladed circular aperture allows for stunning “bokeh”, or background defocus, in images. The lens also features an aperture ring with an adjustable ON/OFF switch, an AF/MF focus mode switch, and a dust and moisture resistant design¹, further increasing its functionality.

The new lens is also equipped with a ring drive SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) system, which allows it to efficiently lock focus with speed, precision and in near silence, making it particularly useful for shooting movies.

Pricing and Availability – FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens

The new FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens will ship this July for a retail price of $1,500 US and $1,950 CA. The new FE interchangeable lens will be sold at a variety of Sony authorized dealers throughout North America.

Specs

• 24.2Mp CMOS sensor with copper
• 11fps with AF, and 8fps with LCD
• 425 phase detect AF points
• 3" tilting LCD screen, 921k dots
• 2.4 million dot EVF
• 4D focus
• 4K video, 100Mbit (no pixel binnning 14 stops dynamic range)
• 1080p120 100Mbit
• S-Log3 gamma, S-gamut
• World’s fastest af 0,05 sec
• Wi-Fi, NFC
• Sony PlayMemories App
• Ships in March for $1000
• Preorder since Feb 10 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1222744-REG/sony_ilce6300_b_alpha_a63000_mirrorless_digital.html

Specs

• E-mount
• 4K S35mm CMOS Sensor
• S-Log3/S-Gammut3
• XAVC QFHD/HD, MPEG2 HD 4:2:2, ProRes HD 4:2:2
• RAW recording w/ Ext.Unit like HXR-IFR5, AXS-R5
• 2 XQD slots
• 3.5" LCD panel and EVF
• up to 180fps, 240fps raw (for external recording)
• XLR connectors - 2, HDMI, HD-SDI connectors - 2, LANC, DC-In
• Magnesium body
• Dust & Moisture sealed

Available at:

• Body - http://www.adorama.com/SOPXWFS7.html
• Kit - http://www.adorama.com/SOPXWFS7K.html

Available at https://www.amazon.com/Sony-70-300mm-F4-5-5-6-OSS-Lens/dp/B01DLMD7DK/

Sony’s longest reaching E-mount lens to date, the new FE 70-300mm F4.5 – 5.6 G OSS telephoto zoom lens (model SEL70300G) features a state-of-the-art optical design including four aspherical glass elements, two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and Sony’s Nano AR coating, which all work together to effectively suppress spherical aberration, distortion, and chromatic aberration. This ensures beautiful high-resolution results for both still and video shooting.

The new telephoto zoom lens also features class-leading close-up performance, with a minimum focusing distance of less than 3 feet (0.9m) and a maximum magnification of 0.31x, making it an ideal choice for tele-macro photography. This outstanding close-up performance also factors into the lens’ excellent corner-to-corner sharpness.

The versatile zoom lens includes built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization that helps to reduce camera shake, making it easier to capture clear images when shooting handheld. Additionally, the new SEL70300G model has a linear actuator that allows it to achieve fast, smooth and quiet autofocus and is also dust and moisture resistant1 to ensure reliable operation in harsh outdoor conditions.

The new FE 70-300mm F4.5 – 5.6 G OSS telephoto zoom lens will be available in May for about $1,200 US and $1,700 CA, respectively.

New things

• 5 axis stabilization:
• Improved, hybrid AF:
• Minor ergonomics changes
• 50Mb XAVC S codec
• S-Log2

Info

• http://www.sony.net/Products/di/en-gb/products/v6cd/index.html
• http://www.sony.jp/ichigan/products/ILCE-7M2/
• http://www.sony.jp/ichigan/products/ILCE-7M2/gallery.html

Specifications

• 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 lens
• 20.2MP 1" CMOS sensor
• 1.44Mdots pop-up OLED viewfinder
• NFC and Wi-Fi
• ND filter
• XAVC-S video recording
• $799 price

Preorder:

• http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DSC-RX100M-Cyber-shot-Digital-Camera/dp/B00K7O2DJU/

...as well as a pop-up viewfinder and fast 24-70mm lens ! Finally, something to wear a hole in my jeans again !

I guess it's a luxury problem. I've seen amazing stuff from both cameras!

Specifications

• 42.2MP BSI-CMOS without AA filter
• BIONZ X LSI
• 5-axis sensor based IS
• 4K video at 100Mbit
• APS-C video mode
• S&Q Motion in Full HD at 1-120 fps
• S-Log2 and S-Log3 profiles and 4:2:2 output over HDMI
• Peaking and zebra
• 12 fps burst shooting, 8 fps with AF almost without EVF blackout
• 399 Phase Detection AF points, 79 cross-type on sensor points
• 300,000 shutter lifespan
• XGA OLED viewfinder, 0.78x magnification
• 3.0" 1,2mdot Tilting LCD Monitor
• Dual SD card slots
• Built-In Wi-Fi & NFC
• $3199
• Available for preorder at https://www.amazon.com/Sony-42-4MP-Digital-Camera-ILCA99M2/dp/B01LYKDVU9/
• Shipping in November

Thanks to answer

Specs

• 4 aspherical, 1 Super ED, 3 ED glass elements
• Constant F4 max aperture maintains exposure and Depth of field
• 7-blade circular aperture contributes to beautiful bokeh
• Direct Drive Supersonic Wave motor for fast, quiet, precise focus
• $1698
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072J4B6WS/

Specs

• 1/2.5-inch 16:9 8mp sensor
• 4K at 30fps and 100Mbit
• No cropping in 4K
• 4K timelapse
• Slo-mo video at 1080p120
• 20x zoom
• $999 price
• Available in March

http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/handycam-camcorders/fdr-ax53

The new FDR-AX53 features a newly developed 20x optical zoom lens with advanced aspherical (AA) and Extra-low Dispersion (ED) lens elements that allow it to produce a crisp, high resolution image within a compact size. The lens also has a ZEISS® T* coating that reduces unwanted reflections and flare.

The new camera is also equipped with a new image sensor with large pixels (approx. 1.6x larger than previous model) that is optimized for video shooting and delivers beautiful low-noise images in all conditions including low-light scenarios. These two key components – lens and sensor – work together to deliver stunning 4K video.

The new camcorder also has the acclaimed Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization technology, which ensures that video output is smooth, stable and blur-free at focal lengths ranging from wide-angle (26.8mm) 3 to the extended 20x optical zoom. Additionally, 5-axis Intelligent Active mode compensates for vibration in five different axes to ensure movie footage is smooth and free of jitters or shake in even the most unstable of conditions.

Other new features on the FDR-AX53 include an enhanced AF algorithm that achieves approximately 40% faster autofocus speed and more accurate subject capturing, as well as a new microphone structure that collects sound from five different directions to produce sound with about 40% less noise and clearer than the previous model 4. The camera also has Full HD 120fps high-speed recording, allowing it to create superbly detailed slow-motion movies6. It can capture time-lapse images in 4K for high resolution 4K time-lapse video as well.

For the more advanced videographers, the new 4K camcorder includes an electronic viewfinder for accurate framing plus a customizable manual ring and manual button that can be assigned to key functions like zoom, focus and exposure adjustments and more. The FDR-AX53 is also compatible with time code and user bit functions and can record at an incredibly high bit-rate of 4K 100 Mbps through use of the XAVC S™ recording format, allowing each frame to be filled with astonishing 4K detail.

Post shooting, 4K video content from the camcorder can be played back directly on a compatible 4K television through the supplied HDMI cable, or in super-sampled Full HD when connected to an HD TV. The new model can also ‘trim’ a selected portion of a 4K video frame to fill the screen with Full HD quality. In this mode, trimming size8 can be changed with zoom lever or on-screen icon. Also, with support of 4K still image capture, users can extract and save 8.3 MP still images from 4K movie footage without impacting the impressive 4K video quality.

Specs

• Sony BOSS stabilizer (like gimbal)
• BIONZ X processor
• Stereo mic
• Splash proof body
• 3 angle adjustment
• FDR-X3000R may be mounted on a bicycle or car and held in the hand using a range of accessories
• Comes supplied with Live-View Remote
• Comes with underwater housing
• Shoots 4K video at 100Mbit, 1080p100/p120 at 100/50Mbit, 8.3MP interval shooting
• Tripod socket
• HDMI and micro USB connectors, microphone jack
• Body available for $399 at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278151-REG/sony_fdr_x3000_this_is_another_test.html
• With remote for $549 at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278152-REG/sony_fdr_x3000vr_this_is_a_test.html

http://www.sony.jp/actioncam/products/FDR-X3000/

Specs

• 16 Elements in 12 Groups, 1 aspherical + 2 ED element
• Min focus distance - 0.45m
• Linear Motor AF Motors
• Min aperture - F22–36
• 7 diaphragm blades
• 55mm filters
• 67mm x 88mm
• 325 g
• Available at $598 at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1383463-REG/sony_sel18135_e_18_135mm_f_3_5_5_6_oss.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/iso18135e.html
  • https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Mirrorless-Digital-Camera-SEL18135/dp/B078T2184C/
  • a6300 kit - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1383464-REG/sony_ilce_6300_s_alpha_a6300_mirrorless_digital.html

New Compact, Lightweight E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Features Outstanding Sharpness and Fast, Precise, Quiet AF for a wide variety of still and video applications

Sony, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer, today announced its 46th E-mount lens. This new APS-C lens features a versatile 18-135mm focal length, aperture range of F3.5-F5.6 And Optical SteadyShot™ stabilisation.

The new lens (model SEL18135) features a compact, lightweight design measuring only 67.2mm x 88mm and weighing in at a mere 325g, as well as a high magnification 7.5x optical zoom that covers the wide-ranging focal length of 18-135mm on APS-C or 27-202.5mm in 35mm equivalent focal length. The lens is an ideal fit for Sony’s popular APS-C sensor cameras including α6500, α6300 and α6000, and is an extremely useful tool for a wide range of shooting situations ranging from daily life to portraiture, landscape, nature and travel photography.

The E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS produces outstanding corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the entire zoom range thanks to its advanced design featuring one aspherical lens and two Extra-low Dispersion glass elements that minimise aberrations. This lens also allows photographers to produce close-up images with pleasing ‘bokeh’ or background defocus as a result of its maximum magnification ratio of 0.29x and minimum focus distance of 0.45m. It also offers built-in optical image stabilisation to support handheld shooting.

Additionally, the 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 Zoom lens offers fast, precise, quiet AF performance thanks to a linear motor, making it a perfect complement to the high speed shooting and impressive video capabilities of many of Sony’s mirrorless cameras.

Pricing and Availability

The SEL18135 will be available from February 2018, priced at approximately £570.

Specs

• 1" 15.3MP CMOS sensor
• 1/32000 electronic sensor
• 16fps shooting
• Waterproof construction
• Crushproof and shockproof construction
• S-log2 available
• 4K clean HDMI output
• Preorder at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1359163-REG/sony_rx0_action_camera.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/isorxo.html?sub=cpd083117rx0

Sony – a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer – has today announced new type of camera which offers entirely new imaging possibilities for today’s creators.

The RX0 (model name: DSC-RX0) marries the hallmark leading image quality of the Sony RX series with advanced photo and video capabilities, all compressed into a robust and ultra-compact body.

Designed to facilitate creative expression beyond current limitations, RX0 is equally adept at shooting still images or filming video on its own, as well as when included as part of a multi-camera set-up to maximize creativity. Its miniature dimensions and all-around versatility allow creators to approach unique photographic and videographic challenges in new ways, always with the assurance of high quality results.

Weighing just 3.9 oz10 and measuring approximately 2.38 in. x 1.63 in x 1.19 (WxDxH)11, the RX0 redefines how small and light a premium compact camera can be. The new model can be used as a standalone camera or as part of a multi-camera rig in any kind of shooting conditions including rain, underwater, space-limited, sandy or dusty environments and more.

Stimulating Imaginations

Multiple RX0s can be linked together in a variety of ways to film and produce unique content like bullet-time, time-slice and many other unique styles of content creation. Sony’s wireless radio commander, the FA-WRC1M can be used to trigger up to fifteen12 RX0’s simultaneously, while Sony’s PlayMemories™ Mobile13 app allows up to five RX0 models to be connected and controlled wirelessly from any paired device. A wireless multi-camera shooting solution capable of connecting additional RX0 units when an access point is used14 is currently under development with a target release date of January 2018 via firmware update. For users looking for a more reliable wired connection, a camera control box is being developed and will also be released in January 2018.

Power Packed

The new RX0 camera features a 1.0-type stacked 15.3 MP6 Exmor RS CMOS image sensor, BIONZ X™ processor and a wide-angle ZEISS® Tessar T* 24mm F4 fixed lens to deliver high resolution and less distortion results for both RAW and JPEG stills and across all supported video formats. It is equipped with an Anti-Distortion Shutter that can shoot as fast as 1/32000 second, as well maximum burst shooting capability at up to 16 fps, ensuring that even fast moving objects are beautifully and accurately rendered. Its small size also makes it an ideal choice for casual shooting, street and travel photography and more.

The new portable RX0 is waterproof at depths of up to 10 meters (33 ft) on its own, and can be used at up to 100m15 (330 ft) depth when paired with the new MPK-HSR1 Housing. The camera is shockproof3,1 when dropped from up to 2 meters (6.5 ft) and crushproof4,1 to 200kg / 440lb / 2000N, making it durable enough to withstand tough shooting conditions including rain, sand, dust, snow and more, where traditional cameras simply cannot operate.

Video Excellence

On the video front, the RX0 is packed with a variety of creative and powerful features including super slow motion capture at up to 960 frames per second, 4K clean HDMI output to an external recorder as well as MF assist and Peaking to adjust focus to exact preferences of the creator, as well as Preset Focus options which enhance control. The camera also offers Picture Profile options and S-Log2, as well Time Code / User Bit features, which are extremely useful for multi-camera shoots.

Full Range of Accessories

To maximize the potential of RX0, a host of new accessories are available that support new and different ways of shooting. These include the VCT-CGR1 Cage for increased system flexibility, the MPK-HSR1 Housing, enabling the RX0 to be taken down to depths of up to 100 meters underwater15, the CPT-R1 Cable Protector, VF-SPR1 Spare Lens Protector, VFA-305R1 Filter Adaptor Kit which includes filter adaptor, lens hood and MC protector, plus the NP-BJ1 Rechargeable Battery Pack and ACC-TRDCJ Accessory Kit.

Pricing and Availability

The new compact RX0 camera will ship in October 2017, priced at approximately $700 US / $900 CA.

The new camera and all compatible accessories will be sold at a variety of Sony authorized dealers throughout North America. More information can be found HERE.

Specs:

• Super35 Exmor® CMOS image sensor with 14 stops of dynamic range and 8.4 million effective pixels
• 4K 30fps XAVC recording
• Up to 960 fps Super Slow Motion with high sensitivity; burst mode recording at up to 240 fps in HD, 480 fps at reduced resolution and 960 fps at reduced-resolution Center Crop
• S-Log3, S-Log2 and S-Gamut3
• Continuously variable Neutral Density filter, a first in Super35 imaging, enables you to blur the background even in sunlight; also offers conventional presets at 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64 ND
• XAVC proxy recording captures frame-accurate lightweight proxy video suitable for faster file transfers and convenient file sharing
• Two SD memory card slots
• Wireless Android® and iOS® remote control
• $6099 with lens - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1185425-REG/sony_pxw_fs5k_pxw_fs5_xdcam_super_35.html
• $5599 without lens - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1185424-REG/sony_pxw_fs5_xdcam_super_35.html

Brochure - https://pro.sony.com/bbsccms/assets/files/micro/xdcam/brochures/V-2626_PXW-FS5FS5K.pdf

Specifications:

• 1" CMOS sensor, 13.2 X 8.8mm, 20.9Mp
• BIONZ® X image processor
• 24-200mm F2.8 zoom, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T*, 14 elements, 11 groups, 7 aspheric elements
• 26-212mm in movie mode (29-315mm in SteadyShot Active Mode)
• Video modes
  • 28M PS (1920 x 1080, 60p)
  • 24M FX (1920 x 1080, 60i)
  • 17M FH (1920 x 1080, 60i)
  • 24M FX (1920 x 1080, 24p)
  • 17M FH (1920 x 1080, 24p)
• Mikes - Built-in stereo microphone or external ECM-CG50 / XLR-K1M
• Adjustable audio level
• Headphone output
• Microhone jack
• OLED EVF
• 3.0” 1,228,000 dots tiltable LCD
• Histogram and Peaking (level and color selectable)
• Contrast-detect AF, 25 points
• Continuous Speed - 10 fps
• Wi-Fi and NFC
• Multi Interface Shoe
• 129.0 mm x 88.1 mm x 102.2 mm
• $1298 price
• 755 g

Preorder at:

• http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1009156-REG/sony_dscrx10_b_cyber_shot_dsc_rx10_digital_camera.html

Available at:

• http://www.amazon.com/Sony-16-35mm-Vario-Tessar-E-Mount-Lens/dp/B00NGTN25C/

• 24mp CMOS sensor
• may be last SLT camera
• Bionz X LSI
• 50-51200 ISO
• up to 12fps
• Video up to 1080p60 24Mp, AVCHD 2.0
• 79 AF points (15 points cross type)
• 1.2md 3" LCD
• 2.3,d OLED VF
• 1/8000 sec shutter
• Sensor based stabilization
• WiFi, NFC
• Weather resistant body
• $1199

Samples, links

• http://www.dslrmagazine.com/digital/camaras-reflex-monoculares-digitales/sony-a77-mark-ii-79-puntos-de-enfoque.html
• http://www.focus-numerique.com/test-1901/reflex-sony-a77-2-presentation-caracteristiques-1.html
• http://cameras.reviewed.com/content/sony-a77-ii-first-impressions-review-2
• http://www.dpreview.com/previews/sony-alpha-slt-a77-ii
• http://www.thephoblographer.com/2014/05/01/first-impressions-sony-a77-mk-ii/#.U2IOCsc98Zw
• http://www.photographyblog.com/previews/sony_a77_ii_photos/
• http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/digital-slrs-hybrids/sony-alpha-77-mark-ii-1040798/review

Available at:

• http://www.amazon.com/Sony-A77II-Digital-SLR-Camera/dp/B00K0BYLN6/ , Kit - http://www.amazon.com/Sony-A77II-Digital-Camera-16-50mm/dp/B00K0BYLNQ
• http://www.adorama.com/ISOA772.html, Kit - http://www.adorama.com/ISOA772K.html

Have any of you given it a try?