We just learned (via 43rumors) that Panasonic is going to announce a [shoplink 3003]Sony NEX[/shoplink] competitor, the GF2. I guess Panasonic didn’t expect Sony to release such small mirrorless cameras and they have choosen to develop the GF2 to compete against them. The ruor says that it will be at least as small as the NEX. Bad for Panasonic, it uses the same Panasonic GF1
The graph above shows the google search trend of current mirrorlesss cameras. The [shoplink 3003]Sony NEX-5[/shoplink] is the most popular camera. But Sony is not popular because of the NEX system. Last few days many different reviewers tested different Sony cameras and they liked the tested products!
Kamerabilde.se says the Sony A580 ist the best APS-C camera to date.
Stev Huff preferrs the Sony A33/55 over the Nikon D3100
PCworld (Click here) rated the [shoplink 3003]Sony NEX-5[/shoplink] as 6th on the list of the best tech product in 2010
Akihabaranews said the VG-10 is definitively the best “Hybrid Camcorder” ever made.
Luminous Landscape said The future of the photographic industry belongs to Sony and Panasonic.”
These are all opinions from independent websites. Now let’s hope Sony will continue the taken path!
Akihabaranews tested the new Sony NEX-VG10. Their conclusion: “Despite its painful UI, control button layout, its incapacity to smoothly and quickly zoom in and out as well as many other small drawbacks, the NEX-VG10 is a fantastic camera.” and “Not only is the NEX-VG10 a gorgeous camera to look at but it also offers gorgeous video to watch. It is definitively the best “Hybrid Camcorder” ever made and the best compact “Handycam” made by Sony so”
Direct shop links to the Sony NEX-VG10:
Amazon
PCworld (Click here) rated the [shoplink 3003]Sony NEX-5[/shoplink] as 6th on the list of the best tech product in 2010! And yes it’s even better than the Canon 7D
You can read the PCworld NEX review here at http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/509350/review/alpha_nex5.html.
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Two good news for UK citizens. The new Tokina 11-16 lens for Sony is now coming to UK and there is a Sony VAT cashback action for you: http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/1237479399273.
You can read a Tokina (Canon mount) review at Photozone. Yes it is an extremely good lens!
This lens is already in Stock in US at Amazon
Press Release:
Tokina 11-16 lens now available for Sony users
Kenro has announced the popular Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX lens is now available with a Sony fit.
Previously, this ultra-wide angle lens was only an option for Canon or Nikon owners, but now Sony users will be able to take advantage of the AT-X 116’s fast f/2.8 aperture which is designed to give better results in low-light situations.
The AT-X 116 PRO features Tokina’s exclusive ‘One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism’ that allows the photographer to switch between AF and MF simply by snapping the focus ring forward for AF and back toward the camera to focus manually. This allows for a fast and easy manual over-ride in difficult lighting situations.
This lens is based on the award-winning AT-X 124 PRO DX (12-24mm f/4) lens, the new AT-X 116 PRO DX has a slightly shorter zoom range to maintain optical quality at wide apertures. The optical system of the lens features a new multi-coating system that helps to reduce reflections that can cause flare and ghosting.
You can preorder the new Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for Sony at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon Deutschland
The Sony A33 DSLR Camera – First Look by Steve Huff.
Interview at Sony Manageras about the SLT technology (DC.watch.impress)
Samsung NX100 Sony NEX-5 ISO comparison at ZOL.
Sony NEX MS Super Triplet Perar Lens (SonyAlphaNex)
Just a reminder: The new [shoplink 4488]Voigtländer NEX adapter[/shoplink] are now shipping worldwide!
There are 4 type of adapters on [shoplink 4488]eBay[/shoplink]:
– Voigtländer Adapter from VM for Sony NEX E Mount
– Voigtländer Adapter from Nikon (F) for Sony NEX E Mount
– Voigtländer Adapter from Pentax (K) for Sony NEX E Mount
– Voigtländer Adapter from Contax / old Nikons (SC) for Sony NEX E Mount
[shoplink 4488]Click here to check current adpater auctions on eBay![/shoplink]
