(SR5) Some more A6000 tidbits. Has Bionz X processor and “improved” RGB filter

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I got some info from trusted sources about the A6000:

– 24,3 Megapixel Exmor-R sensor
– Improved RGB filter
– Hybrid focusing, contrast and phase detection (though phase detection pixels)
– Fastest AF of all E-mount cameras
– Bionz X processor with adaptive noise reduction, increased sharpness and diffraction reduction
– ISO 100 up to 25,600
– Price around 650 Euro for body only.
– Built-in EVF in the corner just like the NEX-6 (an anonymous non verified source said it has the same quality of the A7/A7r EVF).
– On the back similar controls as the current NEX-6
– Camera replaces both the NEX-6 and NEX-7 cameras

I also have been told there will be no real new E-mount lens. But as you know one more (bigger) announcement has to come in 4-6 weeks from now. So there is hope to see new E and FE lenses by than!

The A6000 announcement will be made on Wednesday (Feb 12) at 5-6 am London time.

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New 35mm, 24-70mm and 28-70mm FE lens reviews.

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Zeiss 24-70mm FE lens. Image courtesy Philip Reeve

Philip Reeve (Click here) tested the Zeiss 24-70mm lens and has mixed feelings about it:

From the perspective of a people/reportage photographer I think it is a decent  but pricey lens. Looking from the perspective of a landscape photographer I am somewhat disappointed:
From 24-60mm most of the frame is super sharp from f/4, at 70mm you should stop it down to f/5.6 for really good results.
OSS, AF, the light weight and the useful zoom range make it a really handy lens which will give good results for most applications
From about 28mm to 60mm the performance is quite good, most of the image is super sharp from f/4 and the corners are sharp stopped down. The corners aren’t as sharp as those of some of my better primes but they are good enough in my eyes. The corners at around 24mm are lousy. Period. I don’t mind if corners aren’t sharp at f/4 as I am shooting at f/8 or f/11 anyway, but they never get sharp.

Our friends over at Photozone (Click here) tested the Zeiss 35mm FE lens. In short, the mechanical quality is top, the optical quality is high (with few flaws) and the only real flaw is the…high price.

Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Review at Photographyblog and writes:

The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is a very competent, if unspectacular, standard zoom lens for the Sony A7R/A7 full-frame compact system cameras.

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Great US deal: Save $200 on each FE lens whit A7 or A7r purchase!

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The superb stacakble lens savings in US are now running!

Click on the A7 (Click here) or A7r (Click here) BHphoto links and than click on the “Save $200 On Select Sony Lenses” to add the $200 discounted lenses.
Yous ave $450 On The Sony HVL-F60M External Flash when you buy the A7 with 28-70mm kit lens (Click here).

UDPATE: The deal is now available at Adorama too: A7 (Click here) and A7r (Click here) and than click on “Save up to $650.00 with bundle.”. The up to $650 savings are also running at SonyStore US (Click here).

 

 

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(SR5) Images of the new Sony compact cameras.

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These are the images of the new HX and WX compact cameras that will be announced on Wednesday (Courtesy of Digicameinfo). Like I told you before the two most interesting new cameras are the:

HX400 has 20,4 Megapixel, 50x zoom and Wifi (image on top)
HX60 has 20,4 Megapixel, 30x zoom (starts at 24mm) and GPS (image below).

Follow Sony announcement live on SAR:
Readers should be ready to take some time off on Wednesday at 4-5am London time to follow the event live on SonyAlphaRumors!!!

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(SR5) HX400 and HX60 coming. A6000 specs reminder.

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Image on top shows the HX50 that will be replaced by the HX60 on Wednesday.

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A6000 but also four new HX and WX compact cameras with fast processor and fast AF. I now have been told the HX cameras have the following specs:

HX400 has 20,4 Megapixel, 50x zoom and Wifi
HX60 has 20,4 Megapixel, 30x zoom (starts at 24mm) and GPS

A6000 spec reminder: New 24,3 MP sensor, phase detection pixels on sensor, same A7 EVF, fastest AF of all Sony mirrorless cameras, Wifi and NFC, same NEX-6 controls, A7 grip, price 650 Euro.

Follow Sony announcement live on SAR:
Readers should be ready to take some time off on Wednesday at 4-5am London time to follow the event live on SonyAlphaRumors!!!

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Stackable $200 savings on the A7-A7r and FE lenses to be launched tomorrow in USA!

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The last couple of weeks we saw many rebates on the A7-A7r cameras in Europe. And finally tomorrow Sony  US will launch stackable savings on the A7 cameras with FE lenses! When buying an A7/A7r camera you will save $200 on each FE lens you buy!

 

Current Sony US deals:
You will get a free flash or a free SD card on Sony’s RX cameras at SonyStore US (Click here).
And the most popular mirrorless system camera at Amazon US is the discounted Sony NEX-3n.
A3000 with kit lens sells for $249 at Buydig (Check out to see final discounted price).
A3000 with kit lens sells for $288 at Amazon US (Click and than select Amazon as seller!).
$109 off on the Sony NEX-3N with 8GB SD Card, Case, and 16-50mm Lens at Walmart (Click here).
A5000 got $100 off at Amazon (Click here), SonyStore US (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
$140 off on the Sony HX50V at BHphoto (Click here).
Get a $50 Amazon.com Promo Credit with the Sony RX100Ii at Amazon (Click here).
Sony Alpha SLT-A99V Digital Camera, Vertical Grip and Flash Bundle at Amazon (Click here).
Buy a Qualifying Sony NEX Compact System Camera and Save up to $200 on Select Sony Lenses at Amazon (Click here).

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