Still working on the NEX FF rumor…

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I am working on a triple front. The NEX cameras and lens rumors, the SLT cameras and lens rumors and the new Full Frame Mirrorless system. I already shared you some info about the first two fronts. The NEX-7m, the new Zeiss premium zoom and on the SLT front I told you about the four new A mount lenses and new entry level SLT that will arrive within the next few months.

And now the NEX FF: There is no news yet. I have been told Sony still has not decided the exact time frame for the official release. It all depends from the ongoing testing work. They are now testing two prototypes, one with 24Megapixel and one with 30-32 Megapixel sensor. Both sensors have new features and phase detection pixels on sensor. The AF performance is one of the key technologies Sony want to improve. The tested sensors are part of  a new generation of Sony sensors. I have no info yet if the 30-32 Megapixel sensor will be used by Sony exclusively or shared with Nikon. Also the viewfinder tech is being elaborated and will be different from what we have seen until now. Anyway, not much news yet but I guess that soon Sony will decide how the final NEX FF should be. And by than I hope I can share you some bits about it!

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Yet Another Sony RX1 Review

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Good morning Ladies and Gentleman. Sony’s little full frame gem gets review after reviews. The [shoplink 15824]Sony RX1 (price & specs)[/shoplink], the world’s smallest digital full-frame camera, and its high quality 35mm f/2.0 Carl Zeiss T* coated lens are getting all the rage by photographers looking out for superior image quality in a compact body.  This time I feature a (short) video by digitalcameraworld. If you prefer to read, they have a transcript of the video.

Have also a look at the cute Gariz leather half cases for the Sony RX1!

Sony RX1 price check: [shopcountry 15824]

[via DCW]

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(SR5) There will be a new high quality standard E-mount Zeiss zoom!

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Image on top shows the A-mount (not E-mount!) [shoplink 5586]Zeiss 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 lens[/shoplink]. A similar version is coming for E-mount.

Very well known sources confirmed that Sony will launch a premium quality standard zoom lens in 2013. I don’t have the exact specs and release date yet but I have been told it’s a ZEISS! I have been told it will be similar to the current Zeiss 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 A-mount lens (Price and specs of the lens at [shopcountry 5586]).

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Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor):
SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!

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Sony 35mm f/1.8 OSS First Impressions

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Image courtesy: Matthew Durr Photography

After having used Nikkor AI lenses for a long time with his [shoplink 8454]Sony Nex7 (price & specs)[/shoplink], photographer Matthew Durr decided to get an E-mount lens and bought a [shoplink 6422]Sony 35mm f/1.8 OSS[/shoplink]. He writes:

So far, I’m liking what I’m seeing. Wide-open, there’s a bit of softness, but it doesn’t detract from images at normal viewing sizes in any way. Focus seems to be mostly consistent: using flexible spot at the center, focus is usually spot-on. […] For focus speed, I’d say it’s about twice as fast as the time it takes for me to find focus manually with my Nikkors (on static objects). […]

What I am loving without a doubt on the 35mm f/1.8 is the OSS. Not only does it help give another few stops of shutter speed advantage in low light and make handheld video smooth as silk (which I already knew it would do), but it makes composing photographs surprisingly easier! Framing can be much tighter when using the 35mm f/1.8; small movements which would translate to a jerk in the liveview with a non-OSS lens move the picture around very slowly with this lens. It’s a subtle, but nice touch to keep from needing to crop and rotate a bit in post-processing.

There are sample images and more in Matthew Durr’s first impressions review.

Sony Nex7 price check: [shopcountry 8454]

Sony 35mm f/1.8 OSS price check: [shopcountry 6422]

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Sony RX1 Review By Ron Martinsen

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Thanks Joe.

Sony’s little full frame wonder gets another entirely positive review. Ron Martinsen felt the beat of the [shoplink 15824]Sony RX1 (price & specs)[/shoplink] in a comprehensive review with lot of sample images. He writes:

Let’s just cut to the chance so I can answer the question that everyone wants to know about – is this camera really as good as a full frame DSLR? From an image quality perspective, the answer is without question – YES! The sensor on the RX1 is fantastic and the lens is on par with my best L lenses on my Canon gear. It’s got gorgeous color, dreamy bokeh at f/2.0, and creates sharp images even when examined in RAW. It’s high ISO performance is on par with most of today’s DSLR’s.

He found a small back focusing issue and discusses more RX1 issues, but for the rest the RX1 once more proves that Sony got it right and made a truly awesome camera. Check the high ISO samples! About the sensor Ron writes:

The colors are excellent, the detail is very good and the performance across the full spectrum of ISO’s from 100 to 25,600 is on par with the best DSLR’s on the market.

Ok, the fixed 35mm lens was felt as a limitation, on the other hand this is what characterizes the RX1. Check also the cool Gariz leather cases for the RX1 (click here).

Sony RX1 price check: [shopcountry 15824]

[via ronmartblog]

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(SR2) Little NEX-7m rumor…

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An anonymous source just sent me a small rumor about the NEX-7 successor. The name of the camera will be “NEX-7m” and it will feature several improvements like increased max shutter speed, enhanced NR and ISO range, etc.

I hope trusted sources can confirm or deny that rumor. Meantime keep your feet on ground!

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P.S.: The Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 lens is in Stock for $999 on [shoplink 16295 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink]. Found and notified via Slidoo.

 

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