It’s been a while since I’ve had a random thought, so here goes: while taking some test shots with the new Sony Carl Zeiss 24mm lens at a local hiking trail-head, I came upon this sign, which I’m assuming was erected by educated, important people of Oro Valley, AZ. In a nut-shell, it says you’re entering a dangerous area, …
Sony floats some new DSLR gear (and other stuff) at the CP+ show. I see a new flash, similar in design and operation to the HVL-F58AM, but I’m guessing less expensive, and meant to replace the HVL-F42AM, (used here) or possibly the discontinued HVL-F36AM. The camera and grip appear to be the same as what …
Sony announces it will allow other manufacturers to copy their E-mount lens design and “basic specifications” without fee, which I think is fine and dandy. However, some people are wondering if Sony will provide full lens-to-camera communication codes to the other companies “without fee.” Well, I’m no genius, but anyone can produce a physical E lens mount or adapter, …
Since I’m now deep into the Sony CZ 24mm F/2 SSM review, (which BTW, may be an excellent interior/architectural lens, and while we’re on the subject), I thought I’d show you a shot I took on my first real estate job a few years ago. The home was listed for just south of $500k, and the interior was full …
Here are some camera/lens price updates you may be interested in; the Sony A900 is $2499.99 with instant savings, I think that’s the same low price is was during the December sale. The Sony NEX-3 with 16mm lens is $499.99 until 3/5/11. A couple of days ago I mentioned getting the Sony microphone if you like shooting video …
I’m getting quite a few messages from people wanting to know when I’m going to review some of the new after-market lenses, like the A005 Tamron 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DI VC USD (supposedly as good as the Sony 70-300mm G lens), or the Sigma 70-200mm F/2.8 EX DG OS HSM that just had a rather large price reduction, from $1699 …
Sony announces (actually leaked weeks ago) the DSC-HX9V and DSC-HX100V with 1080P HD video and both seem to offer about what you’d get with the newest Sony SLR/SLT and NEX cameras, although with small sensors and built in lenses. Sony has put a Carl Zeiss label on the big 27-810mm super zoom lens, so I wonder how that will …
If you’re a Sony NEX fan you may want to check out the Sony ECMSST1 microphone for better video sound quality, it’s currently being offered at $93.00 instead of the usual $123.00. It comes with the important wind screen too. I’ve noticed you can get a Sony A230 DSLR with 18-55mm kit lens refurbished for $299.95!! This camera …