Sony has announced it is investing .2 billion in production of CMOS sensors. The announcement includes the purchase and refurbishment of a a production facility it previously operated as a joint venture with Toshiba. With this move and other recent investments, the company aims to double its total monthly production from approximately 25,000 wafers to approximately 50,000 wafers per month by the end of March 2012.
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Sony to invest $1.2 billion in CMOS production
27
Dec
Inside Gaming Awards 2010: Sony Santa Monica Interview | Pre-Show Red Carpet – Part 5
26
Dec
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Sony updates firmware for DSLR-A900 and DSLR-A850
03
Dec
Sony has announced function enhancing firmware updates for its DSLR-A900 and DSLR-A850 full-frame cameras. The latest versions for both cameras promise faster AF and broaden both exposure compensation range (to -/+5 from the current -/+3) and the exposure bracketing range (from up to -/+2EV to a maximum of -/+3EV). It also adds a new menu option allowing shutter release without an attached lens.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
Sony Distagon T* 24mm F2 SSM lens review
30
Oct
Just posted! Our latest lens review starring Sony’s Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 SSM. Rounding out the company’s premium lens range with a fast wideangle, this latest design is sure to be attractive to users of full frame and APS-C cameras alike. But with Canon and Nikon both offering 24mm F1.4 designs, does the Sony have what it takes to provide a compelling option in this sector? Click through to our detailed review to find out.
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Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 in Sony mount now available in the UK
30
Oct
Tokina’s UK distributor Kenro has announced the AT-X 116 Pro DX 11-16 mm f/2.8 lens is now available in Sony Alpha mount at a recommended retail price of £740.25. Tokina’s first lens for Sony’s Alpha mount offers an equivalent focal length of 17-25mm and features a ‘One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism’ allowing users to switch between AF and MF by pulling the focusing ring towards the camera.
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Sony NEX firmware 03 first impressions
17
Oct
Sony’s announcement of revised firmware for the NEX mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras was easily missed amongst all of the excitement of Photokina 2010. Version 03 brings extensive revisions, including the ability to set the aperture when recording movies and the enabling of autofocus when using SAM and SSM Alpha-mount lenses via the adapter. But, perhaps most importantly, it addresses some of the major criticisms of the user interface made by reviewers and users alike. We’ve had a bit of a chance to use the latest firmware so thought we would publish our initial thoughts, ahead of revising the camera review. The review itself is in the process of being updated and will be re-published with updated scoring as soon as firmware 03 becomes publicly available.
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Sony announces NEX-3 in pink
17
Oct
Sony has announced a pink color variant of its NEX-3 interchangeable lens camera that will only be available in the Japanese market. It joins the existing color choices of black, red and silver. The pink version will be available from November 2010 with a variety of optional pink accessories.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
Sony NEX firmware v03 now available/review updated
16
Oct
Sony has announced firmware version 03 for its NEX-5 and NEX-3 interchangeable lens cameras is now available for download. The latest version makes major changes to the user interface amongst other enhancements. A separate firmware update for the LA-EA1 A-mount adapter also adds AF support for 14 Sony SAM and SSM lenses. We have now updated our review of both cameras to reflect the changes.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
13 September, 2010 – Sony A55 Further Evaluation & MORE
14
Sep
The Sony A55 promises to be one of the hottest new cameras of the season. Following my earlier first review I’ve had an opportunity to work with one for another couple of weeks on my home turf. Today sees my latest article, Sony A55 – A Further Evaluation.
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Sony US announces 24mm F2, 35mm F1.8 and 85mm F2.8 lenses
29
Aug
Along with the latest SLTs and DSLRs, Sony has also announced the
24mm F2, 35mm F1.8 and 85mm F2.8 Alpha lenses
in the US. Announced a month ago in the European market, the 24mm and 85mm lenses will start shipping from late September at retail prices of ,250 and 0 respectively, followed by the 35mm which will be available from mid-October at a retail price of 0.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)