Sony NEX-F3 and Alpha A37 cameras official: 16.1-megapixels for $600

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  • May 17, 2012 at 5:19 pm

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Sony NEX-F3 in hand

Sony’s new entry-level Alpha SLT-A37 and NEX-F3 digital cameras were hardly a secret, we first saw pictures of the pair, followed by full specs three weeks ago, but today they’ve been made official. The two cameras are successors to the single lens translucent (SLT) A35 and the mirrorless interchangeable lens NEX-C3.

What you need to know, and what makes them appealing, is that both the A37 and NEX-F3 get a spiffy new 16.1-megapixel APS-C sized sensor, lilting LCD displays and a more ergonomic design with chunkier handgrips. They will also both retail for $599.99 together with an 18-55mm kit lens.
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Sony Alpha A37 and NEX-F3 full specs leaked

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  • April 29, 2012 at 3:51 pm

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Sony Alpha A37 and NEX-F3 digital cameras leaked photos

Sony has been doing a bad job of keeping its new entry Alpha A37 and NEX-F3 digital cameras under wraps. We’ve seen leaked photos of the two upcoming cameras earlier and now we have a full list of specs for the pair.

Both cameras get a beefy 16.1 megapixel APS-C sensor, tilting screens and for $599 as a kit, they offer a great entry point to Sony’s Alpha DSLT and NEX mirrorless systems. But read on for the full details.
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Sony Alpha A37 and NEX-F3 shown in photos, receive 16.1-megapixel sensor and tilting displays

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  • April 29, 2012 at 2:56 am

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Sony NEX-F3 MILC top

Sony is refreshing the lower end of its Alpha DSLT and NEX mirrorless cameras, with the Alpha A35 and NEX-C3 slowly disappearing from retail. The official announcement of the new generation cameras, the Alpha A37 and NEX-F3, is said to come on May 17th 2012 however, an Indonesian publication attended a Sony event in Jakarta and lo and behold, Sony had the still-announced pair of cameras on display.
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Sigma introduces new fast prime lenses for Micro Four Thirds and Sony NEX cameras

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  • January 10, 2012 at 10:41 am

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Sigma Digital Neo 30mm F2.8 EX DN and 19mm F2.8 EX DN lenses

Sigma has just announced the launch of a new line of lenses titled Digital Neo (DN). The DN lenses mark Sigma’s foray into the world of compact system cameras. Sigma is getting into the game with two fast primes, for the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) and Sony’s NEX camera E-mount systems.

The two lenses are the 19mm F2.8 EX DN and the 30mm F2.8 EX DN. Both lenses have a new linear autofocus (AF) motor for quiet operation, making them suitable for both stills and video.
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Sony NEX-5N already in stock at Amazon US, coming to Amazon UK on September 5, 2011

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  • August 31, 2011 at 5:42 pm

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Sony NEX-5N 16.1 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Touchscreen Camera With 18-55mm Lens

We just though you should know that Sony’s new mid-specced NEX-5N digital camera is already in stock at Amazon US, selling at around $750 (above the $700 Amazon pre-order price), for those who can’t wait to get it in their hands. Having a peak over at Amazon UK, the camera is set to be released on September 5th, so that could be an indication that the official US launch date is not far off either.

As a refresher, the NEX-5N has a new 16.1-megapixel APS-C sensor and can shoot up to an ISO 25,600. Autofocus has been improved and shutter lag has come down to 20ms. The NEX-5N has slimmed by 15mm from its predecessor and can manage full 1080p HD video with ease. We think the NEX-5N is a great choice for its ease of use — it now features a touch screen panel — low ISO performance and really good video.

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Sony Alpha A77 vs. A65 vs. NEX-7 vs. Fujifilm Finepix X100 comparison

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  • August 29, 2011 at 9:24 am

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Sony's new Alpha cameras: SLT-A65 and SLT-A77

We’ve already shown you how Sony’s NEX-7 digital camera stacks up against other high-end compact shooters. However, Sony also announced a pair of incredibly specced single-lens translucent (SLT) cameras, the Alpha A65 and Alpha A77, poised to take conventional Nikon and Canon mid-range DSLRs head-on. We will soon have a look at how these compare to DSLR cameras at the same price range.

Now, we have compiled a comparison between these three higher-end Sony cameras, the Alpha A77, A65 and NEX-7. We are finding it just so damn hard to decide between them, we are sure you as well, and time has started ticking as all cameras are already available to pre-order, so hopefully this will help. We’ve also added our current favorite camera, the Fujifilm FinePix X100, to the mix. Head over after the link for a detailed spec comparison.
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Sony Alpha A77, A65, NEX-7, NEX-5N and NEX-VG20 video overview

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  • August 25, 2011 at 1:34 pm

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Sony new Alpha and NEX cameras video overview

Sony has created a series of mouthwatering videos showing off its entire new line of cameras and lenses. The first video below is dedicated to the Sony Alpha A77 while the second covers the NEX-7, A65, NEX-5N, the new E-mount lenses, Alpha-mount adapter and the NEX-VG20 camcorder.

We’ve particularly noted the mention of the benefits of an OLED viewfinder in terms of refresh rate over LCD. Best moment of both videos is definitely the demonstration of the A77’s 12fps burst shooting. A word of warning, watching any of these videos could significantly hurt your medium-term financial status.
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Sony NEX-5N, NEX-7, A65 and A77 officially announced, pricing and details confirmed

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  • August 24, 2011 at 5:26 am

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Sony's new Alpha cameras: SLT-A65 and SLT-A77

Sip by sip, information about Sony’s new cameras has been leaking over the past few months. Today Sony has finally made official four new digital cameras. Two new mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras (MILCs), the NEX-5N and NEX-7, and two single-lens translucent (SLT) cameras the Aplha A65 and Aplha A77.

The Sony Alpha A77 resides at the top of today’s food chain with a brand new 24.3-megapixel APS-C sensor and 2359k dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder packed into a DSLR-type body. The worthy successor to Sony’s A700 boasts a 19-point autofocus system and 12 frames per second burst shooting speed taking advantage of a claimed world’s fastest continuous autofocus using full-time phase-detection. The A77 can shoot all the way down at ISO 50 and up to 16,000. The back of the A77 is dominated by a three-way tilting 921k LCD screen. The camera can capture full 1080p HD video at 60p and 24p frame rates. The Alpha A77 will arrive in October for $1,400 or as a kit with Sony’s new 16-50mm f/2.8 lens for $2,000.
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Upcoming Sony A77 and Sony NEX-7 shown in their 360-degree glory

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  • August 22, 2011 at 4:00 am

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Sony Alpha NEX-7 mirrorless camera

The two upcoming Sony Alpha cameras, the A77 and NEX-7, are quickly becoming Sony’s worst kept secret. We’ve already looked into the specs of the A77 translucent mirror camera (DSLT); just to refresh, the camera is to feature a 24-megapixel sensor, new BIONZ image processing engine, the world’s first XGA OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF) and awesome video capabilities. A German website, D-SLT.de has now brought us a slew of new high-resolution images of the A77 for your viewing pleasure.

Today we’ve also got some detailed specs of Sony’s compact mirrorless high-end shooter, the NEX-7, courtesy of Photo Rumors. The camera is said to have the same 24-megapixel Exmor sensor and XGA OLED viewfinder as the A77, together with a 3-inch 921,000 dots TruBlack LCD touchscreen display, and offer a 100-16000 ISO range. The NEX-7 should do 1920×1080 60p/60i/24p AVCHD video recording. Everything will be wrapped up beautifully into a magnesium alloy body. Photo Rumors have also got their hands on a host of new pictures showing the NEX-7 in its EVF and dual mode-dial glory

Both cameras are said to be available in November this year. Pictures and links after the break.
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