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Category Archives: Sony Alpha

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A700 replacement makes another appearance, offers no new details

By Tom Bonner | Published: March 8, 2011

Sony showed off a mockup of the soon to be released Alpha A700 replacement dSLR at the Focus on Imaging show. The transparent prototype drew lots of attention, but no new details emerged.

Posted in Sony Alpha | Tagged A-mount, Alphatracks, digital camera, Photography, Sony Alpha dSLR, Tom Bonner | 1 Comment

The Sony EVF Alphas: a closer look

By Tom Bonner | Published: February 25, 2010

Looking for clues offered by the exciting mirrorless concept cameras from Sony. Are they a great addition to the Sony Alpha line or are they just plain EVIL?

Also posted in Rumors | Tagged Alphatracks, cameras, digital camera, EVF, Photography, PMA Show, Sony Alpha, Sony Concepts, 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 DSLR | Tagged cameras, Photography, PMA Show, Sony Alpha, Sony Alpha dSLR, Sony Concepts, Tom Bonner | Leave a comment

Another Sony A800 rumor — this dog won’t hunt!

By Tom Bonner | Published: June 4, 2009

Another week, another new Sony super camera rumor. Call me skeptical, but this has all the makings of a vaporware pipe-dream.

Also posted in DSLR, Rumors | Leave a comment

Future Sony Alphas coming: features and ship date still uncertain

By Tom Bonner | Published: May 9, 2009

? May 9, 2009: The rumors of new dSLR’s from Sony continue to swirl about the internet. Many people expected something at the PMA show in February, but a Sony official was quoted as saying no dSLRs would be released until after PMA — fueling speculation that new models would be coming soon after that. [...]

Also posted in DSLR, Rumors | 9 Comments

Sony Alpha: inexpensive lenses with a M42 adapter

By Tom Bonner | Published: May 5, 2009

This aluminum adapter converts a M42 screw mount lens into a A-mount lens. May 4, 2009 A few weeks ago, I discussed using an M42 lens with the Sony Alpha. The way you pull this off is with a M42 to A-mount adapter. The adapter is nothing more than a thin piece of metal with [...]

Also posted in Aftermarket Lenses, DSLR, Hardware, Lenses | 14 Comments

Sony Alpha dSLR lens catalog will be expanded with six new lenses

By Tom Bonner | Published: March 4, 2009

March 4, 2009: Yesterday Sony has just announced six new optics to the Alpha dSLR lens lineup. They are: Super Telephoto Lens DT 50mm F1.8 DT 30mm F2.8 Macro DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 28-75mm F2.8 No word on pricing or when they will be available, but Sony says they are coming. I find [...]

Also posted in A-Mount, DSLR, Lenses, Photography, Sony DSLR | 8 Comments

Create your own bargain on a dSLR this Christmas

By Tom Bonner | Published: December 3, 2008

DSLRs are technological wonders, but they don’t have to wreck your budget. Dec 3, 2008: Christmas is the time of the year when digital SLR sales typically ramp up. Of course this year is anything but typical. The state of economy, at least in the US, is on most people’s minds. Many prospective dSLR owners [...]

Also posted in A200, A300, A900, DSLR, Sony A900, Sony DSLR | 11 Comments

Alpha radio flash trigger: when will Sony offer one?

By Tom Bonner | Published: November 6, 2008

The Sony Alpha hot shoe is the best in the business…but where is the radio trigger to fit it? Nov. 6, 2008 Last time I discussed the A900′s lack of a popup flash and the need for a $500 HLV-F58AM flash unit if you want to trigger the Sony Alpha wireless flash system. The hope [...]

Also posted in A900, DSLR, Flagship, Flash unit, Sony A900, Sony DSLR | 12 Comments

Sony A900: How will you trigger your wireless optical flash?

By Tom Bonner | Published: November 4, 2008

Will Sony provide a way to trigger the wireless optical flash system other than with the HLV-F58AM? Nov. 4, 2008: At long last, the A900 is starting to wind its way into the hands of eager photographers and it looks to be every bit as sweet a camera as we hoped. Of course it is [...]

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