As noticed by DClife Sony shares hit highest price since listing in 25 years:

Sony Group’s stock price closed at 3,362 yen today, but rose to 3,398 yen at one point, reaching a new record high since listing for the first time in about 25 years, and has become a hot topic. Looking at economic news articles, the focus is on entertainment businesses such as “movies, animation, and music” rather than semiconductors. *The chart above is a screenshot from Google Finance .

By the way, Sony Group’s stock price has increased by +28.7% since the beginning of the year. *As of December 11, 2024

In 2025, 3-4 Alpha and FX cameras may be launched. And because it’s Christmas time, you can officially make a wish for 2025 :)

 Loading ...

These new binoculars with Sony sensor inside collected over a half a million dollars on Kickstarter (Click here):

The Night Storm X1, night vision binoculars designed for those who aren’t afraid of the dark. See into the night with a whopping 1200m range, 850nm infrared sensitivity, and 52-megapixel image capture. Record footage in true 4K, and with 18 hours of battery life, you will see longer than the night can last.

Maybe Sony should consider making a Sony Alpha 7 “infrared” camera? :)

at BHphoto the camera is on “Back Order”

Asobinet reports that the Sony RX100 VA has been officially discontinued. This was Sony’s last RX camera with the fast 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 Lens. Now all we have left is the Sony RX100VII with the 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 Lens.

There is no rumor yet about a possible new RX100 model in 2025, I hope there is one…. but I wouldn’t bet on it :(

Image on top shows the X-mount version

Viltrox announced the launch of this lens for next week on December 18.

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 APS-C specs:

• Focus type: AF/MF
• Aperture range: F1.7 to F16
• Lens construction: 9 elements in 11 groups
  , 2 ED lenses
  , 1 high refractive index lens
  , 1 aspherical lens
• Angle of view: 45°
• Filter size: ∅52mm
• Focus distance: 0.33m to ∞
• Maximum magnification: 0.13x
• Weight: 170g
• Focus drive: STM
• Lens size: φ64×54.7mm
• Weight: 170g

The new Wirelss GO III is now available for reorder at BHphoto and Amazon.

Explora writes:

RODE has added 32-bit float recording to the Wireless GO system lineup with the Wireless GO III, a third-generation version of RODE’s tried-and-true wireless microphone system. The new iteration comes in a 2-person configuration with two transmitters and a plethora of upgraded features like 32-bit float onboard recording, internal storage, and increased transmission distance.

For a limited time you save  up to $300 on Sigma E-mount lenses sold by Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

Sony Camera Holiday deals:

• $1000 off on the Sony A1 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $400 off on the Sony A7IV at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $400 off on the Sony A7rV at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $300 off on the Sony A7sIII at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $200 off on the Sony A7III at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama.
• $200 off on the FX3 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $300 off on the ZV-E1 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the Sony A7c at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $200 off on the FX30 at Amazon, BHphoto,Adorama.
• $200 off on the Sony A6600 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama,
• $150 off on the Sony A6400 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the Sony ZV-E10 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

Sony Lens Holiday deals:

• $100 off on the 12-24mm GM at Amazon. BHphoto. Adorama.
• $100 off on the 100-400mm GM at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama,
• $100 off on the 50mm f/1.2 GM at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 200-600mm G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 70-200mm GM at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama
• $100 off on the 24-70mm GM at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama
• $100 off on the 14mm f/1.8 GM at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 35mm f/1.4 GM at Amazon, BHphoto,  Adorama.
• $100 off on the 16-55mm F2.8 G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 24mm f/1.4 GM at Bhphoto. Adorama. Amazon.
• $100 off on the 50mm F/1.4 GM at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama.
• $100 off on the 70-300mm at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama
• $100 off on the 16-35mm f/4.0 PZ at Amazon, BHphoto. Adorama.
• $100 off on the 24-105mm G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 90mm macro at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 20-70mm at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 24-240mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
• $100 off on the 20mm f/1.8 G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 10-20mm PZ at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 15mm f/1.4 G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.