Great US deal: Sony NEX-3n with lens for $299!

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This is the cheapest NEX camera with kit lens you can get. And it’s an absolute great deal: NEX-3n with 16-50mm lens for $299 at Adorama (Click here). Of course there is a big chance the successor will be announced soon. But it will be mroe expensive and not necessarly a lot better. $299? Damn, grab it!

All other ongoing US deals:
Save up to $400 on Sony camera and lens bundles at BHphoto (Click here),
Save $300 on the VG-C77AM Vertical Grip with Sony A77 Digital SLR Purchase at Amazon (Click here).
RX100 superbundle for $464 at [shoplink 23771 ebay]6ave ebay (Click here)[/shoplink].
RX100II superbundle for $665 at [shoplink 23772 ebay]6ave ebay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Save up to $470 on NEX bundles at SonyStore (Click here).
Save up to $650 on Alpha bundles at SonyStore (Click here).
Free 32GB SD card with the RX100 and RX100II at SonyStore (Click here).
A77 kit with 18-135mm lens, 32GB card, card reader, cleaning kit, bag, filters and $50 Visa gift card at Buydig (Click here).
$50 off on the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 A-mount lens at BHphoto (Click here).

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(part five) Sony A7-A7r legacy lens test from SAR readers (Bokeh comparison by 3D-kraft)

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Image courtesy: 3Dkraft (Click here)

3Dkraft (Click here) compared the Bokeh performance of a long list of lenses used on the A7 and A7r:

Sony STF 135mm f/2.8 T4.5 [shoplink 23777 ebay](lens here on ebay)[/shoplink].
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 [shoplink 23778 ebay](lens here on ebay)[/shoplink].
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 G (2012 model) [shoplink 23780 ebay](lens here on ebay)[/shoplink].
Zeiss FE Sonnar T* 55mm f/1.8 [shoplink 23781 ebay](lens here on ebay)[/shoplink].
SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95 [shoplink 23782 ebay](lens here on ebay)[/shoplink].
Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 ASPH [shoplink 23783 ebay](lens here on ebay)[/shoplink].
SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 35mm T0.95 [shoplink 23784 ebay](lens here on ebay)[/shoplink].
Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 ASPH [shoplink 23785 ebay](lens here on ebay)[/shoplink].
Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f/1.8 ASPH [shoplink 23786 ebay](lens here on ebay)[/shoplink].
Zeiss Otus 55mm lens [shoplink 23787 ebay](lens here on ebay)[/shoplink].

You tell me what lens performs as best ;)

More lens tests:
Vintage lens test at Artaphot.  that several vintage lenses were tested on A7.
Review 35mm zeiss vg voitlander f/1.2 by Daniele Cuccia.

Dario: “Contax Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f1.4 https://vimeo.com/82893653”

Sam: “I don’t think anyone’s posted anything about this yet, but the Lensbaby Tilt-Converter actually works properly with Nikon FX lenses on the new a7R. I haven’t tested a lot of lenses yet, but the 35mm f/2 AF-D lens seems to work quite well with no extra vignetting. Here’s an example:facebook.com I know it’s the stereotypical “miniature effect” but this is still more of a test. I can send you a few full res images if you want me to. I’m working on a full review of the camera and will have a section about the Lensbaby in it.”

Anonymous: “Here are vides of the Sony A7R with 5 nikon lenses https://vimeo.com/82918169 Same video with noise reduction added https://vimeo.com/82920641”

Mat and Heather: “We just published a gallery taken in Lyon (France) with the Sony A7 and Summilux lenses (35mm and 50mm) at bestmirrorlesscamerareviews.”

Pascal: “I have started reviewing a slew of Leica lenses on my A7r. My first discussion on Leica-M vs Leica-r is here : http://dearsusans.wordpress.com/2013/12/19/188-leica-m-or-leica-r-which-red-dot-for-your-sony-a7r/ and I will soon be posting a review of the Apo-Telyt-M 135/3.4 (great lens on this camera ! :)”

 

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USA: Save up to $650 on Camera and Lens Bundles.

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Sony US is offering plenty of bundled deals. Here is the list:

Save up to $400 on Sony camera and lens bundles at BHphoto (Click here),
Save $300 on the VG-C77AM Vertical Grip with Sony A77 Digital SLR Purchase at Amazon (Click here).
RX100 superbundle for $464 at [shoplink 23771 ebay]6ave ebay (Click here)[/shoplink].
RX100II superbundle for $665 at [shoplink 23772 ebay]6ave ebay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Save up to $470 on NEX bundles at SonyStore (Click here).
Save up to $650 on Alpha bundles at SonyStore (Click here).
Free 32GB SD card with the RX100 and RX100II at SonyStore (Click here).
A77 kit with 18-135mm lens, 32GB card, card reader, cleaning kit, bag, filters and $50 Visa gift card at Buydig (Click here).

A list of all ongoing Sony deals can be found here at SonyStore (Click here).

P:S.: $50 off on the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 A-mount lens at BHphoto (Click here).

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(SR4) Three E-mount (APS-C) and on A-mount (APS-C) camera to be announced between now and Photokina.

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The A77 will be replaced soon.

A known source told me that he got the info that four Sony APS-C camera will be released between now and Photokina. Three of them will be E-mount and one of them A-mount with SLT mirror.

I already told you that there will be a new High End E-mount and an A77 successor soon. The other two cameras are likely to be entry level E-mount cameras.

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Next Sony A7-A7r review roundup (with Philip Bloom’s A7r video).

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27 degrees – Sony A7R from Philip Bloom on Vimeo.

Sony A7r and stunning winter light (Soundimagesplus).
A7r third party lens test at DC.watch.
Sony A7R – Field Report at OnLandscape.
A7r and Zeiss 35mm FE Street photography in Chinatown Bangkok at TravelJournalist.
Full-spectrum converted A7R at Genotypewritings.
a7 and 55 1.8 test at by Dominic Schulz.
Simple remote App that works also with A7 (Windowsphone).

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Specs and Preorders in Europe:
Sony A7r body at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT,  WexUK, WexDE.
Sony A7 body at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT, WexUK, WexDE, Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR.
Sony A7 with 28-70mm kit Sony  DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT, WexUK, WexDE, Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR.
Sony RX10 at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT, WexUK, WexDE.
Zeiss 35mm at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT,
Zeiss 55mm at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT
Zeiss 24-70mm at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, SE, PT
Sony G 28-70mm lens at Sony DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO.

Specs and Preorders in US and Canada:
Dedicated Sony announcement page at Amazon US (Click here).
Sony A7r body at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS. TheCameraStore Canada.
Sony A7 body at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS. TheCameraStore Canada.
Sony A7 with 28-70mm kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS. TheCameraStore Canada.
Sony RX10 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Zeiss 24-70mm at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Zeiss 35mm at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Zeiss 55mm at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
70-200mm A-mount at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Sony A-Mount to E-Mount Lens Adapter at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
Sony A to E adapter with mirror at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
A7/A7r leather case at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
A7/A7r vertical grip at Amazon, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Sony W Series Battery Charger at Amazon, BHphoto.
Sony FA-CS1M Off-Camera Shoe at BHphoto.
Semi-Hard LCD Screen Protector for A7-A7r at Amazon, BHphoto.

Asia:
A7r at Digitalrev.
A7 at Digitalrev, Amazon Cina.
A7 with 28-70mm lens at Digitalrev.

 

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New A7-A7r Gariz case sold directly in US stores.

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[shoplink 23745 ebay][/shoplink]
US A7 and A7r camera owners can buy the new Gariz leather case directly from US store on eBay:

[shoplink 23745 ebay]Black GARIZ Leather Case for Sony A7 A7R (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 23744 ebay]Brown GARIZ Leather Case for Sony A7 A7R (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 23742 ebay]Red GARIZ Leather Case for Sony A7 A7R (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 23741 ebay]Gariz Black Leather Neck Strap XS-CHLSNBK2 Sony A7 A7R (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 23743 ebay]GARIZ Leather Wrist Strap Orange XS-WBL8 for Sony A7 A7R (Click here)[/shoplink].

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(SR3) First details about the new generation A-mount cameras…

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A new source wrote this:

“I was left some specifications for that ff and aps-c size A-mound cameras. both has WiFi and NFC tech. Improved JPEG engine. aps-c A-mount has lock on selector dial (same as a99 dial lock). LCD for aps-c camera improved 912k resolution to 1.2k resolution screen. Translucent mirror reflection down 30% to 20%. improved phase detection AF sensor. both has same 19 point AF 11 cross type(same as a77 and a99). the name for both cameras still classified.”

I am now working to get all the camera specs. As I told you before there is plenty of new cameras coming soon (late January-early February). This includes a new High End APS-C E-mount camera and at least two A-mount cameras. But I am pretty sure there could be more cameras too (for example RX and entry level E-mount). Stay tuned on SAR. Hot times ahead of us!

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