Sony has just announced that there will be a new product announcement on April 20th, 2020. Just ahead of already cancelled NAB Show 2020. Since NAB show 2020 is video related event, so Sony may finally announce the long awaited Sony a7S III/a7S IV.
Category: Sony E-mount Camera
Sony a9 II DxOMark Tested
DxOMark has tested the sensor new Sony a9 II flagship full frame mirrorless camera. The DxOMark score of a9 II’s sensor is 93, one point above original a9. Compared Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Nikon D5, a9 II is about 5 point above these cameras.
Sony a7 IV Coming in Later 2020 ?
The long awaited Sony a7 IV full frame mirrorless camera was rumored to be announced at CP+ 2020 in February. Due to Coronavirus, CP+ show 2020 has been cancelled. So when will Sony announce this camera ? According to latest rumors, a7IV is rumored to be available in later this year. While we still has no info about Sony a7S III. Stay tuned.
Sony Rumored Cuts Upcoming Mirrorless Camera Features Due to Constrained DRAM Supply
Recently, Bloomberg said that Sony has nixed some features it had planned for an unnamed future mirrorless camera model (could be Sony a7IV or a7SIII) due to the scarcity of certain hardware, namely DRAM and NAND flash memory. Sony is currently focus their limited DRAM resources for the new PS5 production.
Sony a7 IV & a7S III/a7S IV Rumored Specs List
Here is another rumored specs list of upcoming Sony a7 IV and a7S III/a7S IV. The Sony a7 IV is rumored to be announced in Spring of 2020, and the Sony a7S III/a7S IV is rumored to be announced ahead of NAB show in April. Take a look at rumored specs list below: (Click for large size)
New Firmware for Sony a9 II, FE 24mm f/1.4 GM, FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Lenses
Sony today has released new firmware for Sony a9 II, Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens, Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM lens. You can take a look at firmware details, and download the firmware below:
Sony a9 II Vs. a9 SD Cards Write Speed Comparison
Here is a comparison video about SD cards write speed tests on Sony a9 II and a9. From the result, we can see that Sony a9 II is much faster than a9 in 5 second burst:
Sony a7 now Listed As Discontinued !
The world first full frame mirrorless camera Sony a7 now finally listed as discontinued at B&H Photo Video and Adorama, while this camera is still available at Amazon.
Sony a7R IV, a7R III, a7 III Firmware Updates Released !
New firmware updates for Sony a7R IV, a7R III, a7 III now officially released. The main changes in this firmware is enables use of “My Menu” to save or load custom camera settings. You can download firmware through links below: Read More »
Sony a7S III to Use 15MP IMX521CQR Sensor ? (4K@60p, with Possible 61MP Mode)
The 15MP Sony IMX521CQR sensor was first leaked several months ago. Now since Sony a7S III is rumored to be announced soon, it is very likely that Sony a7S III will use this 15MP IMX521CQR sensor, you can take a look at full specs sheet of IMX521CQR below. Sony a7S III will shoot 4K60p video, and a possible of 61MP mode.