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Now the Sony A77 Weight…

Posted on August 19, 2011 by DeJay

Sonyalpharumors is reporting that the A77 weighs 680g. There’s no saying whether that includes the battery or not (camera makers use both figures) but by way of comparison: The Nikon D7000 weights 690g without the battery and 780g with battery. … Continue reading →

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Sony A35 Impressions – Auto HDR

Posted on August 15, 2011 by DeJay

Today I was at the excellent Drehrestaurant Allalin, possible the best place in the world to test the Sony A35‘s capabilities with HDR. It’s the world’s highest revolving restaurant and is permanently surrounded by snow and ice. The inside of … Continue reading →

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Sony A35 Impressions – Video

Posted on August 14, 2011 by DeJay

Having got used to the EVF of the Sony A35, I’ve been trying out the video capabilities. I’ve already uploaded a couple of samples here and here. Using the video function is very straightforward; one press of the movie button, … Continue reading →

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Sony A35 – First Impressions Of The EVF

Posted on August 9, 2011 by DeJay

I’m in Switzerland with the Sony A35 and just getting used to it. I’ve added a few sample pictures at the end of this post. The biggest difference between the A35 and its competitors is the EVF. I’ve always thought … Continue reading →

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12 Frames A Second From A77?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by DeJay

Sonyalpharumors is reporting that the A77 will be able to shoot  at 12 frames a second. That’s impressively quick, but what’s not clear is that it can manage that at the full 24MP resolution and without other restrictions. Recent related … Continue reading →

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If I Were Sony – Features I’d Like To See On The A77 #10 – Switchable PAL/NTSC Video

Posted on July 8, 2011 by DeJay

From a discussion in a helpful comment, I’ve become aware of one feature Sony are missing that’s offered by some of their competitors – the ability to switch between PAL and NTSC video. I’m told Canon offer this but Sony … Continue reading →

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The Sony A77 is coming soon

Posted on June 5, 2011 by DeJay

If the rumors are correct, Sony will announce the new A77 camera in July, with availability from September or October. Although styled as a DSLR, the A77 uses a fixed transparent mirror and an electronic view finder. Sony are pitching … Continue reading →

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