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Alphatracks is dedicated to Sony’s high-end cameras and lenses, as well as the wonderful SLRs made by Minolta.

If you are a Sony/Minolta shooter...or if you just love photography in general, you are bound to find something useful here. Enjoy!

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Sony posts Firmware 2.0 for Sony A900 and A850

By Tom Bonner | Published: January 6, 2011

A free firmware update for Sony A900 and A850 dSLRs improves auto focus speed, increases the bracket range and expands exposure compensation scope.

Also posted in A850, A900, DSLR | Tagged A850, A900, digital camera, firmware, Photography, Sony Alpha dSLR, Tom Bonner | 3 Comments

Sony breaks mold with new A55 and A33 Translucent Mirror Cameras

By Tom Bonner | Published: August 25, 2010

Sony’s new A55 and A33 dSLR cameras use translucent mirror technology to provide fast video auto-focus capabilities that conventional Video dSLR’s cannot match.

Also posted in DSLR | Tagged A33, A55, digital camera, Photography, Translucent Mirror, Video dSLR | 7 Comments

Alpha A390 and A290: new Sony dSLR models

By Tom Bonner | Published: June 11, 2010

The Sony dSLR factory will soon be cranking out two new entry-level models: the A290 and A390.

Also posted in DSLR | Tagged A290, A390, Alphatracks, cameras, digital camera, Photography, Sony Alpha dSLR, Tom Bonner | 2 Comments

Sony A900, We hardly knew ye. Goodbye flagship?

By Tom Bonner | Published: May 11, 2010

Did the Sony Hong Kong site leak news of the demise of the Sony Alpha A900?

Also posted in DSLR, Flagship, Rumors | Tagged A900, Alphatracks, digital camera, Photography, Sony Alpha dSLR, Tom Bonner | Leave a comment

Want great floral photos? Try a conservatory

By Tom Bonner | Published: April 22, 2010

Conservatories are great for photographs. Vivid colors, exotic subjects, wonderful lighting and a protected location provide the basis for portfolio-worthy images.

Also posted in DSLR, Photography | Tagged Alphatracks, cameras, Conservatory, digital camera, Orchid Photography, Photography, Sony Alpha dSLR, Tom Bonner | Leave a comment

Sony Alpha A200 dSLR: a Photographic Autopsy

By Tom Bonner | Published: March 17, 2010

Graphic photos of a wrecked and dismantled Sony Alpha dSLR provide insights into what’s inside our digital cameras.

Also posted in A200, DSLR | Tagged A200, Alphatracks, cameras, digital camera, Photography, Sony Alpha dSLR, Tom Bonner | Leave a comment

New Sony Alpha hardware at the 2010 PMA Show

By Tom Bonner | Published: February 22, 2010

Sony teased Alpha users with several “concepts” at the 2010 PMA show. No word on when these cameras will be sold, but this is a preview of future Sony Alphas.

Also posted in A-Mount, DSLR, Lenses, Sony Alpha, Sony DSLR | Tagged cameras, Photography, PMA Show, Sony Alpha, Sony Alpha dSLR, Sony Concepts, Tom Bonner | Leave a comment

The Sony Alpha A450: Where does it fit in Sony's line up?

By Tom Bonner | Published: January 5, 2010

The new A450 takes the highly regarded A550, ditches the Quick Live View and the tilt-out LCD but maintains the fast 7fps burst mode. In addition, Sony claims the NPH500 battery should give users over a 1000 pictures on a single charge.

Also posted in A450, DSLR | Tagged A450, Alphatracks, digital camera, Photography, Sony Alpha dSLR, Tom Bonner | Leave a comment

A foggy Christmas at the Billy Graham Library

By Tom Bonner | Published: December 23, 2009

High ISO images of nighttime Christmas decorations at the Billy Graham Library in the fog.

Also posted in DSLR, Photography | Leave a comment

Halloween is a perfect time to try Available Light Photography

By Tom Bonner | Published: October 30, 2009

If I had used a flash, it would have killed the mood of this Jack O’ Lantern portrait. You would have seen more of the pumpkin, but the eerie orange light would be lost. (Part 2 of 2. Read part 1 at: Halloween Photos: Break the Rules to achieve Maximum Interest) Electronic Flash is a [...]

Also posted in DSLR | Tagged creative photos, Halloween | Leave a comment
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