There is still hope to get the RX1 right time for Christmas. The camera should be in Stock and shipping on December 22th according to Amazon (Click here). UPDATE: Also Adorama (Click here) has the RX1 in Stock and shipping.
And if you want to read a new very…”extreme” review check out Ken Rockwells thoughts on the RX1.
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Plenty of (sometimes expensive) RX1 cameras atre in Stock on eBay (via Slidoo).
Sony Japan just marked the A37 as “Discontinued“. As I have told you lately there will be 2-3 new APS-C SLT cameras coming next year. The first one is scheduled for spring. From what I heard entry level SLT will be replaced and than new semi pro APS-C SLT will follow.
And as you know in US all current SLT APS-C models are heavily discounted at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and Bhphoto (Click here)!
Sony A99 – full hands on review by PhotoNewsReviews
DxO Optics Pro 8.1.1 supports Sony SLT-A99. At the same time they added a new tool to measure the “perceived resolution” which should be an easier to comprehend alternative to MTF graphs. You can check out the article at DxOmark.com.
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Cheapest eBay acutions in Europe of the A99 (Click here) and RX1 (Click here).
I hope you received your preordered RX1! If not than you may watch these new reviews that once again tell you how good this camera is :)
My thoughts on Sony RX1 at mysonyrx1.wordpress.com.
How to edit the RAW images of the SONY RX1 at rx-1.tumblr.com.
Sony RX1:prepare to be a lot amazed and a little annoyed (Tashley).
First impressions at Photorumors.
Some image samples and nice unpacking pics at DC.watch (translation here).
Click these links to check price and in Stock status: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Wex UK ,Wex Germany, Sonystore DE–UK–FR–IT–ES–NL–SE–FI–CH and more links at Alphacameradeals. Save $170 by simply purchasing the $7 cheap chinese metal hood ([shoplink 15410 ebay]there is one here on eBay[/shoplink]) instead of the original expensive Sony hood.
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You can right now buy the NEX-5n with kit lens for $429 at [shoplink 16073 ebay]Buydig (limited quantity)[/shoplink]. For EU readers the chepaest I found is 469 on eBay (via Slidoo).
And for $2,634.71 you can get the new A99 at [shoplink 16074 ebay]BigValue (more than 10 available)[/shoplink].
Sony Japan marked the current 70-400mm lens as “discontinued”. And at the same time two well trusted sources confirmed to me that a successor will hit the market on Q2 (between April and June). So we will have the new Zeiss 50mm f/1.4, the new 18-270mm lens, the new 70-200mm lens and than a new 70-400mm lens. These are the four A-mount lenses Sony will release within the next 6 months!
Price of the current 70-400mm lens at Amazon (Click here).
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Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor):
SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!
Egami (translation here) spotted the next 3 layer sensor patent from Sony. Lately we have so many of these patents that a camera featuring a sensor like that may come in the near future. This would certainly be a quantum leap forward of Sony can do this. Imagine no more Aliasing problems, true color info for every pixel, top class per pixel sharpness….can’t wait to see this!
P.S.: There are two Sigma Foveon (3 layer) 46 Megapixel sensor ompact cameras from Sigma:
DP1 with 28mm lens at Amazon, BHphoto and of course on [shoplink 15083 ebay]eBay[/shoplink].
DP2 with 45mm lens at BHphoto and on [shoplink 15084 ebay]eBay[/shoplink].
More info: Foveon X3 sensor (Source: Wikipedia)
