RX100II for $617 (and new review by John Sison). A7r deal reminder.

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New RX100II review by John Sison.

Right now you can grab the Sony RX00II for $617 on [shoplink 23980 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink]. It’s one of the official deals of the day on eBay. You can also grab the A7r for less than $2,200 on [shoplink 23981 ebay]6ave eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] and [shoplink 23984 ebay]BigValue eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

A list of all ongoing Sony US deals can be seen at Amazon US (Click here).

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(SR3) New fixed lens f/2.8 constant zoom APS-C E-mount lens coming too?

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In two-three weeks Sony will announce the new high end APS-C E-mount camera. And a Sony rep shared some info with a Dpreview forum user. He writes:

1- Yes, the “NEX” name is gone, 100% guaranteed.
2- “Alpha” will be the new names for the APS-C mirrorless cameras.
3- APS-C Mirrorless cameras will have model numbers in the thousands….just like the Alpha 3000 and Alpha 5000.
4- NEX-7 has been discontinued. The NEX-6 will also be discontinued in the future, probably about a month before the replacement is announced. Reason why it has not been discontinued and the NEX-7 has, is because it has sold very well due to its low price.
5- NEX-7 successor will be announced in the first quarter this year. Rumored model name of “Alpha 7000” is not confirmed as of now, simply a rumor. Not even the Sony rep could tell him what the final model name will be, but he did say it will be the flagship APS-C mirrorless camera without a doubt.
6- Sony is working on a F2.8 fixed zoom lens (probably a 16-50 or 17-55). They plan to release a new APS-C lens road map when they announce the NEX-7 successor.

I am pretty confident that the information he shared is correct. A f/2.8 would be certainly a welcome addition to the ASP-C E-mount world.

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Sigma confirms the 50mm f/1.4 ART will come for A-mount. And goal was to match the Zeiss Otus!

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Two great news reported by Imaging Resource. They had a talk with Sigma and this is what they learned:

1) It’s confirmed: “Sony Alpha mount version of this lens will be available.”

2) “But the most impressive information we gleaned? When discussing their goals of image quality and sharpness for the lens, Sigma mentioned they’re confident they’ll surpass competitive products from Canon and Nikon and are instead gunning for Zeiss’s new 55mm Otus lens. It’s a serious claim. The Zeiss 55mm f/1.4 Otus lens — with its $4000 price tag.”

The lens price still hasn’t been set but the previous model was priced at $399 (here at BHphoto). I think this one will cost more like the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART lens ($899 at BHphoto). Have to say Sigma is doing an incredible job with their new ART lenses.

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IR link found via Photorumors.

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(SR3) Sony to launch a new SAL 70-200 f/2.0 lens?

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This is the [shoplink 23961 ebay]Olympus 35-100mm f/2.0[/shoplink]. Sony will launch a similar (in terms of aperture) lens soon?

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One path Sony has to convince us about their A-mount commitment is to launch great A-mount lenses. And well, according to one new source Sony will soon announce the new A-mount SAL 70-200mm f/2.0 (!) lens! This is going to be the fastest Full Frame tele zoom ever made!!! The only “similar” lens to date is the [shoplink 23961 ebay]Olympus 35-100mm f/2.0 (here one Bay)[/shoplink]. But this one is designed for the smaller Four Thirds sensor.

The lens will be announced soon and be priced at around 3.000 Euro!

Well, this is what one source says, I still have to get a confirmation via other sources. For now take it with a grain of salt. But I certainly think this is the kind of lenses that can bring us back the confidence and love for the A-mount system. What a beast of a lens!!!

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DSLRmagazine: Sony A7r vs Nikon D800 and A7 vs Leica M test. Sony has the best JPG results!

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DSLRmagazine posted a double test comparison betwen the A7r and D800 and the A7 vs Leica M.

1) First test: A7r vs D800 (spanish article / google translated article). And until a couple of months ago I would never have expected to read sentences like this one:

The processor Sony seems to work with very efficient algorithms, superb control of noise and minimal loss of detail, much better than Nikon in this respect, increasing the sense of sharpness and overall contrast.

Sony having a better JPEG engine than Nikon…that’s a big news :)

You absilutely have to see that image quality comparison table: http://dslrmagazine.com/images/stories/Pruebas/Sony_A7R_vs_Nik_D800/A7R_vs_D800_compo_AAA.jpg

2) Second test: A7 vs Leica M (spanish article / google translated article). Yet again the Sony A7 is the winner.

Here is the image quality comparison table: http://dslrmagazine.com/images/stories/Pruebas/Sony_A7_vs_Leica_M240/Sony_A7_vs_Leica_M240_compo_AAA.jpg

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Well done Sony, now let’s release more of these FE lenses!

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Specs and Store Links in US and Canada:
Dedicated Sony announcement page at Amazon US (Click here).
Sony A7r body at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS. TheCameraStore Canada.
Sony A7 body at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS. TheCameraStore Canada.
Sony A7 with 28-70mm kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS. TheCameraStore Canada.
Sony RX10 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Zeiss 24-70mm at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Zeiss 35mm at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Zeiss 55mm at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
70-200mm A-mount at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Sony A-Mount to E-Mount Lens Adapter at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
Sony A to E adapter with mirror at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
A7/A7r leather case at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
A7/A7r vertical grip at Amazon, BHphoto, SonystoreUS.
Sony W Series Battery Charger at Amazon, BHphoto.
Sony FA-CS1M Off-Camera Shoe at BHphoto.
Semi-Hard LCD Screen Protector for A7-A7r at Amazon, BHphoto.

Specs and Store Links in Europe:
Sony A7r body at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT,  WexUK, WexDE.
Sony A7 body at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT, WexUK, WexDE, Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR.
Sony A7 with 28-70mm kit Sony  DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT, WexUK, WexDE, Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR.
Sony RX10 at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT, WexUK, WexDE.
Zeiss 35mm at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT,
Zeiss 55mm at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO, PT
Zeiss 24-70mm at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, SE, PT
Sony G 28-70mm lens at Sony DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, AT, SE, FI, NO.

Asia:
A7r at Digitalrev.
A7 at Digitalrev, Amazon Cina.
A7 with 28-70mm lens at Digitalrev.

 

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New Hasselblad Lunar titanium version!

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Hasselblad launched a new Hasselblad Lunar variation made of titanium and red leather. They will make a limited edition of 200 pieces and each will cost 7200 Euro without taxes. Why the red and yellow colors? Because they represent the chinese colors for fortune. I guess Hasselblad needs exactly “fortune” to sell all 200 of them ;)

Hasselblad Lunar and Stellars on eBay auction:
[shoplink 22672 ebay]Hasselblad Lunar on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 22673 ebay]Hasselblad Stellar on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

Official Full Pree Release:

Hasselblad has announced the launch of a brand new camera – but only 200 people in the world will ever get to own one.

The Hasselblad Lunar Limited Edition, bristling with latest capture technology and crafted in lightweight titanium, boasts a sumptuous, unique red Tuscan leather grip; a black leather shoulder strap accented with red stitching and an exclusive PVD matte gold-treated top plate – and comes with a  ‘before tax’ price tag of €7,200.

Hasselblad has timed the launch of the latest edition in its highly popular Lunar range to coincide with Chinese New Year (Jan 31st).

Said Hasselblad CEO Ian Rawcliffe: “We wanted to celebrate what, coincidentally, is also known as The Lunar New Year, with a unique and iconic limited edition camera which we believe will be revered as a true example of camera art by photo-connoisseurs and collectors across the world. Only two hundred have been developed in our Italy-based design centre and the exclusive red and gold colours on the grip and body underpin the traditional Chinese belief that these shades represent good fortune and joy.

“Our Lunar mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera range embraces all the advanced technology found in top DSLR models and each unit in this latest Limited Edition version is offered sequentially numbered.”

He added: “This is a unique opportunity for a very small number of discerning photographers who want high-spec shooting capability linked with matchless Italian craftsmanship in a point and shoot camera, to invest in a photo-capture icon.”

The feature-rich 24 megapixel Hasselblad Lunar Limited Edition camera incorporates Full HD Video capability and bundles with a black E-mount 18-55mm lens. The camera’s wide range ISO sensitivity allows the user to shoot in almost any light. The unit’s special PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) finish provides hardness that is second only to diamond.

Hasselblad’s Lunar range, first launched last year, was inspired by the company’s first camera in space – the now legendary Hasselblad 500C.

For more information please visit www.hasselblad-lunar.com/limited-edition

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Superdeal of the day: Sony NEX-3n with lens for $289!

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Today’s Amazon Deal of the day is the Sony NEX-3n with 16-50mm lens which sells for $289 at Amazon (Click here). The NEX-5t with same lens sells for $549 on[shoplink 23957 ebay] eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].
And Amazon also extended four Sony deals (you can see them here).

And there is a new free accessory superkit at Focuscamera. These 3 bundles have a free point and shoot in them a ($158) value plus 2 sd cards ($55) value plus 2 cases another ($15) value total savings of $228. Here are the direct focus links: A7 superkit one, A7 superkit two, A7 superkit three.

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