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According to a rumor we heard last week, it was suggested that the Sony A7s could be launched over the weekend. It turns out that the rumor is true as Sony has since officially announced the device where it will be joining its other A7x siblings, the Sony A7 and the A7r, both of which were announced back in October of 2013.

So, what’s new about the Sony A7s? Well according to Sony, the Sony A7s is the company’s latest full-frame camera which sports a 12.2MP sensor. Interestingly it seems that Sony isn’t playing the megapixels game and has kept it as a somewhat sensible 12.2MP, rather than opting for something larger.

For those who actually do need the extra megapixels to print out large photos, then we guess this isn’t the camera for you, but for casual photographers or enthusiasts, we reckon 12.2MP is more than enough to get by. The Sony A7s will even feature an extended ISO of as much as 409,600, meaning that low-light photography shouldn’t be an issue, although we have to wonder about the noise in photos at those levels.

Other features includes the ability to record videos at 4K resolution, a feature which was not present on either the A7 or the A7r. The A7s will also play nicely with Sony’s range of A-mount lenses so if you’ve been collecting Sony lenses, then they should fit on the Sony A7s and save you the time and money from having to go look for new ones.

Unfortunately has not announced when or how much the Sony A7s will cost but given that the Sony A7 and A7r are priced between $2,000-$2,300 for the body-only models, we can only assume that the A7s will be around that price range as well, hopefully.

Sony A7s Is Official: High ISO Range, 4K Video Capture , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Photo-Video, Sony, sony camera,

According to an earlier rumor, it was suggested that Sony might be looking to replace the Sony A77 with a newer camera called the A77II. No word on when the camera would be launched, but it was suggested that the announcement could take place in May.

Now if you were still a little unconvinced, you might be interested to learn that the Sony A77 has since been listed as Sold Out in various Sony stores around the world, thus fueling speculation that a successor is definitely in the works. (more…)

Sony A77 Marked As Sold Out In Europe original content from Ubergizmo.

Sony’s entry-level NEX-C3 was recently updated with the NEX-F3, so it was only a matter of time before the company’s mid-range mirrorless model scored a successor of its own. Keeping in line with its familiar naming scheme, the NEX-5R includes a new 16.1-megapixel sensor that’s based on the version packaged with the 5N, and boasts low-light sensitivity through ISO 25,600. The new model offers a bevy of new features, however, with many stemming from its new-found ability to connect to the web, as Sony’s first mirrorless camera with built-in 802.11 b/g WiFi. Standard remote functionality is included, via the Smart Remote Control app that lets you use an Android or iOS device to snap photos, Direct Upload for sending media to the web, and a typical suite of sharing features, including PC and DLNA access.

The 5R takes connectivity leaps further with PlayMemories Camera Apps, letting you download applications directly to the device, including tools that assist with retouching and sequential shooting. (Sony hasn’t confirmed whether firmware updates will be pushed wirelessly as well, but it’s a possibility.) With the 5R, the camera maker is targeting current DSLR users who are ready to upgrade but would consider a switch to mirrorless. Digital SLR-like controls will help ease the transition, including a new dial near the shutter release. There’s also a new Fast Hybrid AF, which pairs 99 phase-detect AF points with a 25-area contrast system, resulting in noticeable improvements with any lens. There’s also 1080/60p video, along with a 10 frames-per-second continuous shooting mode (with AF tracking!). If you were fond of the front-facing self-portrait LCD mode on the F3, you’ll be happy to know it’s here as well, complete with the downward-facing option included with previous-gen NEX models, but notably absent from the F3.

We took Sony’s latest ILC for a quick spin, and noticed improvements immediately, especially when it came to the focusing system — going side-by-side with the C3, the newer camera was able to focus much more quickly and accurately in low-light, even with the standard (and generally unimpressive) 18-55mm kit lens. Touchscreen functionality was present as well, just as it was on the 5N, though you can navigate all of the menus with dedicated controls, should you wish. We weren’t able to test WiFi functionality, but it sounds promising in theory, especially considering the optional apps. We’ll be taking a much closer look once Sony releases its NEX-5R in mid-October – the camera will ship in black, silver or white for $650, or $750 with the standard 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. For now, you can take a closer look in our gallery below, or the hands-on video after the break.

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