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Sony Releases New Camera Firmware Updates for E-mount lenses, NEX-7, SLT-A36, A57, A65 and A77

By admin | Published October 18, 2012

Sony just released new firmware updates for its E-mount lenses, NEX-7, SLT-A36, A57, A65 and A77.

First up are details about αNEX-7 Firmware v1.01. This update will realize two community requests as well as three detail improvements. This update will enable the ability to disable Movie Record button (which will be helpful in avoiding inadvertently starting movie recording) along with the expansion of EV Bracketing to include 3 frame 1EV, 2EV and 3EV increments. αNEX-7 Firmware v1.01 also improves auto playback responsiveness along with improving  image quality when using a wide angle lens. Last item to note with this firmware update is the improvement of indication when setting “Flexible Spot” AF mode.

Next is E-mount lens firmware v.2,  for use with Hybrid AF E-mount on the αNEX-5R/αNEX-6. This specifically applies to the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom Lens ( SEL1855), the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 Telephoto Lens (SEL55210), the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Telephoto Lens (SEL18200) and the 24mm f/1.8 Wide-Angle Prime Lens (SEL24F18Z) to enable Hybrid AF function with NEX-5R and NEX-6. It’s important to note that our E-mount lens firmware v2 is for the lens not the camera so it can be performed only with these lenses attached to Hybrid AF capable cameras (αNEX-5R/αNEX-6). Since these lenses were designed before the introduction of Hybrid AF, their firmware needed to be updated for Hybrid AF to function.

There is a v1.06 firmware update for SLT-α65V and SLT-α77V that includes the ability to enable/disable movie record button along with lens compensation (Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Corner shading) for SAL30M28, SAL50F14, SAL2875, SAL1635Z, SAL2470Z, SAL35F14G, SAL70200G and SAL70400G lens models.

And lastly there is a v1.03 firmware update for the α37 (SLT-a37) and α57 (SLT-a57) that also includes the ability to enable/disable movie record button along with lens compensation (Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Corner shading) for SAL30M28, SAL50F14, SAL2875, SAL1635Z, SAL2470Z, SAL35F14G, SAL70200G and SAL70400G models.

You can find all the update links at the Sony page here.

Source – Sony

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Jochem de Vet’s Video Showcase on Filmmaker who Shot with the Sony A-77

By admin | Published May 7, 2012

Sony Alpha A77 | Showcase from Jochem de Vet on Vimeo.

A month ago, Joachem de Vet did this piece showcasing other filmmakers on Vimeo using the Sony A-77 (just like I do).  His story:

This video contains work from various filmmakers.

As a former Canon user I have made the switch to the Sony A77. Soon I began noticing that there was little talk on the web about the Sony Alpha A77′s video/film capabilities. The A77 is not embraced by the videographing community. My idea is that it should be, because it is one the most powerful hdslr’s on the market. To showcase the power and beauty of the A77 I’ve selected a few clips from talented filmmakers on Vimeo who had the guts to switch and try something new.
Features artists:

Randy Smith
Gunnar Radeloff
Julian van Buul
Heikki Kivijärvi
KV Films
Travel Freaks
Nenad Djedovic
FotoFreaks Malaysia
Steve Turnham
Eduard Ebel
Jeff Stiver
Martin Soldier

Music:
Rebecca Peake – Super Bowl Infinity
soundcloud.com/rebecca-peake

Source – Joachem de Vet

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BREAKING NEWS – Sony Alpha A65/A77 Firmware v1.05 is Live

By admin | Published March 28, 2012

The firmware is live, hop over to SonyAlphaRumors’ post here for the links.

Source – SonyAlphaRumors

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Cinematic Settings for Sony NEXs

By admin | Published March 5, 2012

Autumn – Getting Cinematic with the Sony NEX-5N from Manuel A. Calle on Vimeo.

Guys over at the Digital Visual have this great video out shoot great cinematic scenes with the Sony NEX-5N.  In order to produce such effects, they also posted a workflow on how to shoot cinematic shots on the Sony NEX-5N.  Well as it is pretty standard across the Sony NEX lines and the new Sony Alpha A65 and A77, the workflow can pretty much be applied to all the aforementioned models.  Try and out and see for your self.

Lens used in the shoot -

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 (Canon Mount)
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 (Canon Mount)
Minolta 50mm f/1.7
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 (Canon Mount)
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Kit Lens

Source – The Digital Visual

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First Sony A77 Official Video

By admin | Published August 24, 2011

Click picture to watch video

It’s here, the Sony A77, which will be officially announced later today.  Amazon posted the first official video.  For more info, see our previous post: First Look Video – Sony Alpha A77

Source – Amazon

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First Look Video – Sony Alpha A77

By admin | Published August 13, 2011

Here’s the latest rumor specs according to sonyalpharumors:

  • 24.3 MP Exmor HD CMOS sensor
  • 19 points AF sensor with 11 cross sensors
  • Micro AF tuning
  • ISO 100-16000, with expandable ISO 50 option
  • 1920 x 1080 60p/24p AVCHD 2.0
  • P/A/S/M manual controls while recording video
  • 1200 zone metering
  • Completely new developed Bionz processor
  • 12 fps
  • 1/8000 shutter speed
  • TrueBlack 921k 3-way tilt LCD
  • 3 million dot OLED viewfinder
  • Smart teleconverter function with 1.4x and 2.0x option
  • Built-in flash
  • Built-in GPS
  • Battery life with over over 500 shots (in LCD mode. More in EVF only mode!)
  • Magnesium alloy body
  • Dust and Moisture proof
  • Multi Frame NR
  • SD card (no CF!)

Source – video and specs from sonyalpharumors

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Sony Launching A77, A65, NEX-7, 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM and 24mm f/1.7 Zeiss E-mount Lens on 23 August 2011

By admin | Published August 1, 2011

Image from sonyalpharumors

Well, August is here, and do we have a busy August.  Further to our post on the Nikon Press Event for the possible release of the D4, D800 and D400, good sources from sonyalpharumors indicates that Sony is having their own major release field day on 23 August 2011 (US date).

According to sonyalpharumors, Sony is prepping the release of the A77, A65, 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM and 24mm f/1.7 Zeiss E-mount Lens and maybe the NEX-5N, VG20 and couple more E-mount lenses.

The image you looking at is possible the final speculation pic of the A77. The A77 will have a new 24mp APS-C sensor, 3 Million dots OLED viewfinder (electronic as I was told), full HD recording, high ISO up to 102,400 and ability to shoot 10fps. As for storage, last heard that CF was dropped.

Well, I’m sure the final specs will start surfacing on sites like sonyalpharumors, Alpha Mount, DPReview and Dyxum forums, so stay tuned for more.

Source – sonyalpharumors

 

 

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