As you know SLRmagic launched a new [shoplink 3514]35mm f/1.7 lens with E-mount[/shoplink]. This lens works without adapter and has been designed for NEX cameras. Cris (from Australis) posted some image samples inside the dpreview forum: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1042&thread=36262990
The lens does cost less than $100 [shoplink 3514]on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]!
Sony A55 fast lens video autofocus test from FIRR on Vimeo.
Via Imaging Resource: “Proving just how quickly plans can progress in the photo business, the company has now reversed that decision, and announced its intention to ship the Sony Alpha A580 in the USA from November 2010. The Sony A560, meanwhile, has been delayed until the first quarter of 2011, with the company citing unanticipated levels of demand for its NEX-series single-lens direct view cameras.”
[shoplink 3000]Sony NEX-3[/shoplink] Review (PhotographyBlog)
First Sony A55 unboxing ritual at C-Tec
Supeardeal at Amazon: Sony A550 (Body Only) for $499.99
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Sony SLT-A55 – StedyShot OFF from SwiatObrazu.pl on Vimeo. (via Fotoactualidad)
IMPORTANT:
“Sigma’s lenses for Sony mount may have a potential aperture operation problem when used with the Sony α33 and α55 Interchangeable Lens digital cameras. To overcome this issue, we will be offering, free of charge, a modification service to our customers who have purchased a Sony α33 and α55 and own Sigma lenses for Sony mount. This phenomenon will only occur with Sony α33 and α55 cameras. Future production of Sigma lenses will be fully compatible with these cameras.” Source: Sigma Japan
[shoplink 3003]Sony NEX-5[/shoplink] Time Lapse Videos at SonyAlphaNex.blogspot
3D pictures with NEX5 + Sigma 105/2.8 macro (DPreview forum)
The Sony NEX-VG10 is now finally shipping! Help us: Did you find other stores having the camera in Stock?
USA:
In Stock at Amazon (Click here)
EUROPE:
You can preorder the camera at Amazon Deutschland (click here)
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If you want to know more about the camera click here:
Sony NEX-VG10 Camcorder with Interchangeable lens preview at Videomaker
Test at Luminous Landscape
Sony NEX-VG10 vs Canon 7D (Zol.com.cn / google english translation)
The swedish website Minhembio tested the new upcoming NEX firmware! and that’s what they wrote:
“Some rumor spreading first: For Photokina Sony will deliver a new software update for the NEX-cameras
Read the google english transaltion at Minhembio.com
[shoplink 3003]Sony NEX-5[/shoplink] on a Helicopter!
Sony SLT-A55 review updated with RAW and ‘ghosting’ assessment (Dpreview)
[shoplink 3255]Zeiss Planar ZM T* 50mm f/2[/shoplink] on Sony NEX – Review / Test Report (Photozone). Awesome lens!
A55 versus 550D
A friend just sent us the following A55 + new lens user report:
“I had yesterday the A55, the CZ 24mm f2.0, the 35mm f1.8 DT and the 85mm f2.8 in my hands.
WOW. …I never was a good ol´ pal of EVF, but this EVF is
1. Gooood
2. You can display almost everything (I didn´t have the chance to test every little thing…but)…
You don´t only have the possibility of displaying this awesome cool virtual horizon (electronic level/attitude display), you also see in real time which AF sensors are working.
The most silly thing…I was taking pictures and wanted to change the ISO…
Suprise, it was at ISO 3200 and I didn´t notice (at least on the A55´s display)…
I think, it looks like the ISO 1250-1600 of the A700 v4.
(More or less).
I didn´t got the time to test other (higher) ISOs.
I will send you some other pictures by request.
Even more was I astonished by the AF response.
I was trying to photograph a pretty woman and had accidentaly the burst mode on…
I took one shot and in a freaction of second a guy walked in my frame (of course, the 2 shot wasn´t showing the nice lady). The guy WAS SHARP.
This was all in a VERY dark ambience and it occurred in a feaction of second. The guy was as sharp as the lady before (just, he was walking, maybe he is a little blurred).
I was amazed! AMAZED! =)
It is possible that I can send some more infos shortly (next week maybe).
I will get more time to test it an the A580? (Maybe)
Sadly, I just noticed after I was in “hotel” that I made all the pictures in 16:9 mode. :(
The A580 was there, but as it isn´t officially released (or what do I know ^^) / available after the Photokina, the guy said it was difficult to get a battery in the cam (all lenses & cams where wired and you couldn´t move them really away, the A580 had a really short wire ;-D )
But I will hopefully get that cam shortly ;-)
Well… I hope this is enough for the moment.
I will try to send more infos if I have another chance, but as I have to travel, I don´t know if I will have the time till I get home…
Next page, ;-)
CZ 24mm f2.0
I had this one only for a few moments (a couple of minutes), but I didn´t test it all too much ;-)
It´s a heavy glass monster, very nice built and the IQ is rather good (It was a very dark room & I knew by the time, that I will get the chance to test it again shortly)
35mm f1.8 DT
I had this one also only for a few moments.
Build quality of the 50mm f1.8 DT
85mm f2.8
A buy, you won´t regret.
(SHARP if you don´t need f1.4)
Only the grip for manual focusing wasn´t tooooooo great, you have to watch out where your fingers are ;-).“
