A nice eBay finding: Voigtländer 25mm f/0.95 with NEX adapter!

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While I was searching for a new lens on eBay I found a [shoplink 5973 ebay]Japanese store[/shoplink] selling the Voigtländer 25mm f/0.95 along the MicroFourThirds to NEX adapter. The whole set costs you $1,450.00 which is not so expensive. Click the link to see the auction: [shoplink 5973 ebay]Nokton 25mm for NEX[/shoplink]. The lens will vignette quite a bit but if you want a better f/0.95 lens the only option is the $10,495.00 cheap [shoplink 5974 ebay]Leica 50mm f/0.95[/shoplink] :(

New Sony A55 review and superdeals at Adorama

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Techradar (Click here) tested the Sony A55: “It would be very easy to dismiss this novel design as a gimmick, but for certain photographers it will provide a real advantage. Image quality is similar to contemporary conventional SLR cameras, but the size and weight of the A55 is much reduced, making this camera ideal for those who travel extensively, or just wish their SLR was a bit smaller and lighter.” A bit strange that the verdict sounds good but the final rating is 3/5 stars only. I checked the ratings from other cameras. The Nikon D7000 got three stars and the Pentax K-5 four stars. Both cameras do share the same A55 sensor but it looks like the Pentax K-5 can squeeze out the best image quality from the sensor.

If you still do not own the Sony A55 you might take a look on the latest deals at Adorama (Click here). They are offering $100 instant rebates on many A55 double lens kits. If you need more than the kit lens only go for it!

Check all A55 prices clicking those direct links: [shopcountry 3617]

UPDATED: A900, A33 and Nex-3 instant rebates in US!

If you are an european citizen like me you can skip that news. Only in US you can get those nice instant rebates! The A33 and the NEX-3 have been discounted:
50$ price drop on the Sony A33 at Amazon (Click here) and Bhphoto (Click here). UPDATE: Includes Free: Transcend 4GB Class 6 SDHC Card & Lowepro Rezo TLZ 10 Compact Holster-Style Bag (Black)
50$ price drop on the Sony NEX-3 at Amazon (Click here) and Bhphoto (Click here). Offer ends 03/05/2011!

UPDATE:
Also the Sony A900 gets a huge $200 instant rebate at Amazon (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).

UPDATE_2:
Also the A290 and A390 are discounted at BHphoto (Click here)!

Kipon tilt-adapter for NEX cameras.

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I was looking for a new adapter for NEX and I cam across something I never saw before. Kipon sells [shoplink 5391]tilt adapter[/shoplink] for NEX cameras. You might be interested in get some of those. Some of you tried it? Feel free to share your images by commenting this post!

[shoplink 5391]Click here to check out the current Kipon tilt-adapter on eBay[/shoplink].

HX100v and HX9v price and preorders.

Amazon is now accepting preorders of the new HX100v (Click here) and HX9v (Click here). I tried to find some videos that do show how well the new 1080p60 recording works and how fast the new AF is. If you find some please drop me a line!

P.S.: Today I am a little bit late with news because I had to work the whole night. I will read all your A77 comments and answer your questions.

Deal: Sony A55 finally back in Stock in US

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We had to wait a very long time before to see the Sony A55 back in Stock in US stores. That’s good nes for Sony because it means they are selling more of those translucent cameras than they expected. You can buy the A55 right now at:
– BHphoto (Click here)
– Amazon (Click here)

European stores do it have in Stock since a very long time:
Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Pixmania DE, Pixmania BE, Pixmania AT, Pixmania UK, Pixmania NL, Pixmania PL, Pixmania IT