Tag Archives: A77

Sony A99 Announced – A Full-frame A77

Posted on September 12, 2012 by DeJay

Sony today announced the Sony Alpha A99, the world’s first full-frame camera to use Sony’s translucent mirror technology and effectively a full-frame version of the A77. Priced at $2800 and available from October, it’s already available for pre-order from Adorama and Amazon in the … Continue reading →

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A77 Interesting Features #1 – Focus Peaking

Posted on May 15, 2012 by DeJay

One of the more interesting features of the A77 is focus peaking, which aims to make accurate manual focusing easier and more precise. The EVF show a bright colour – you can choose between yellow and red – to show … Continue reading →

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DVD Tutorial For The A77

Posted on May 11, 2012 by DeJay

As well as A77-specific books, there’s now a DVD Tutorial from Quick Pro Camera Guides – The Sony A77 QuickPro Camera Guide (Tutorial DVD for Sony A-77). Major topics covered include:- Automatic and Manual settings – Shutter speed – Aperture … Continue reading →

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Sony A77 Books

Posted on May 2, 2012 by DeJay

Three new photography books aim to help people with the finer detail and the more obscure features of using their A77. Firstly, David Busch’s Sony Alpha SLT-A77 Guide to Digital Photography promises to tell you:  How to select the best autofocus mode, … Continue reading →

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A77 Stock Returning – But Kit Easier To Get Than Body Only

Posted on February 6, 2012 by DeJay

Sony seem to have production fully working now and the A77 is reappearing in retailers. But unlike late last year, the kit with the 16-50mm f2.8 lens is now easier to find than the body-only. Probably Sony concentrated on getting … Continue reading →

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Sony Lens Rebates

Posted on December 7, 2011 by DeJay

Sony are offering a range of rebates in the US on lenses suitable for the A77. Full details are at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon. Some of the most interesting for the A77 include the 35mm f1.8, 50mm f1.8 and 85mm … Continue reading →

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A77 Selling For A Premium?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by DeJay

The shortage of available A77s caused by the flooding in Thailand earlier in the year means that used A77s are appearing at prices above the recommended retail, and it looks as if some of them are selling too. Amazon has … Continue reading →

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Sony A77 Firmware Upgrade 1.04

Posted on November 29, 2011 by DeJay

A new firmware upgrade has been issued for the A77 and is available from Sony Asia: Sony A77 Firmware Upgrade 1.04 for Windows and Sony A77 Firmware Upgrade 1.04 for Apple Macintosh. Sony say that the firmware offers the following … Continue reading →

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A77 Video Samples

Posted on November 16, 2011 by DeJay

Lots of people are interested in the quality of the A77′s video as well as stills, and there’s now plenty of samples around to make an assessment. First, an official Sony one: A nice one here (with 80-200 f2.8): And … Continue reading →

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Sony 16-50mm f2.8 Lens Test – By A Videographer

Posted on November 10, 2011 by DeJay

Vancouver-based videographer Shawn Lam tested the Sony 16-50mm f2.8 SSM. And his conclusion? “Buy-it! Every shooter needs a great wide-zoom and this one fits the criteria. “ That might not be so easy: The 16-50 can be ordered from Amazon … Continue reading →

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