Sony: News, Rumors and Discussion Thread
04-21-2014, 01:22 PM
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04-21-2014, 06:04 PM
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04-30-2014, 10:00 AM
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Updated rx100miii rumors
RX100M3:
20MP sensor (same as RX100M2 model)
ISO 125-25600
24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 lens
Built in View finder (SVGA OLED Tru-Finder 1440k dots)
Tiltable screen (180 degrees up)
Record in XAVC S format (Same format of the Sony A7s but with no 4K output option).
Almost same size and weight as the current RX100/M2 models.
I have been told all other specs are the same of the current RX100II model.
Price is said to be around 800-850 Euro in Europe. Should be around $800-850 in USA (US price is my guess)
20MP sensor (same as RX100M2 model)
ISO 125-25600
24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 lens
Built in View finder (SVGA OLED Tru-Finder 1440k dots)
Tiltable screen (180 degrees up)
Record in XAVC S format (Same format of the Sony A7s but with no 4K output option).
Almost same size and weight as the current RX100/M2 models.
I have been told all other specs are the same of the current RX100II model.
Price is said to be around 800-850 Euro in Europe. Should be around $800-850 in USA (US price is my guess)
04-30-2014, 10:11 AM
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Seems like most people are using the Metabones adapters for the Sony cameras and getting awesome results with it. They have electronic control of aperture. I would be completely content with buying one to use with my A7R. No, I didn't buy one, I am just putting myself in that mindset. 
btw if the RX100III has 24-70mm lens I will buy it. 24mm would be fking sick on that cam, and 2.8 on the top end is considerably better than the 4.9 on the older models.
btw if the RX100III has 24-70mm lens I will buy it. 24mm would be fking sick on that cam, and 2.8 on the top end is considerably better than the 4.9 on the older models.
04-30-2014, 10:50 AM
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That metabones adaptor is too expensive for what it does. It's like $300 when there are ones for 150 that do the same thing.
04-30-2014, 10:53 AM
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A77MII
They'll also announced the price if the A7S (est 3500AUD)
And 2 lenses.
Announcement is tonight.
A77M2 A-mount:
new 24 megapixel Sensor
79 af points, 15 cross points
very Fast Tracking performance
12fps up to 60 Frames/ 25 frames RAW & JPG, RAW 26 frames
Low light AF, f/2.8 vertical line sensor, new algorithm
new 24 megapixel Sensor
79 af points, 15 cross points
very Fast Tracking performance
12fps up to 60 Frames/ 25 frames RAW & JPG, RAW 26 frames
Low light AF, f/2.8 vertical line sensor, new algorithm
And 2 lenses.
Announcement is tonight.
04-30-2014, 10:56 AM
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04-30-2014, 11:17 AM
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My 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 become a 24-70 2.0 and 70-200 2.0 with no crop.
04-30-2014, 11:25 AM
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Speedbooster? what's that? 
sounds fun.
sounds fun.
04-30-2014, 11:34 AM
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speedbooster is a metabones...its increases your widest aperture by a full stop or more while decreasing any focal enhancement.
I have the metabones speed booster made specifically for the blackmagic pocket camera.
They are a good company.
I have the metabones speed booster made specifically for the blackmagic pocket camera.
They are a good company.
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04-30-2014, 11:40 AM
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from the research I did I did get the impression that the pros have a common consensus that Metabones is solid gear.
good to know.
good to know.
04-30-2014, 11:43 AM
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Don't get me wrong. It is good gear. But I think for canon it's over priced. Look at the price of canon vs the other mounts 
04-30-2014, 11:50 AM
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04-30-2014, 11:57 AM
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Ohh I know.
What I meant was that for the EF to Emount it's $600 where as Nikon G to Emount it's 430.
Most other conversions are like $350-$450
why canon is $600
anyways.
In other news I rented a Zeiss 16-70mm f4 for my NEX 6 to use while in London and Paris. Can't wait to try it as the full frame equivalent is just right at 24-105mm.
What I meant was that for the EF to Emount it's $600 where as Nikon G to Emount it's 430.
Most other conversions are like $350-$450
why canon is $600 anyways.
In other news I rented a Zeiss 16-70mm f4 for my NEX 6 to use while in London and Paris. Can't wait to try it as the full frame equivalent is just right at 24-105mm.
04-30-2014, 11:58 AM
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04-30-2014, 12:09 PM
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Auto-focus Mount Adapter EF-NEX for Canon EF/EF-S Lens to Sony NEX with IS Exact Exposure by Commlite
04-30-2014, 12:17 PM
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based on the reviews, I would rather go with Metabones than cheap stuff. just personal preference.
I would not pay full price for the Canon stuff, it's why I don't buy their WFT-E7a and all that overpriced BS. I think they meant to call that the WTF-E7a.
I would not pay full price for the Canon stuff, it's why I don't buy their WFT-E7a and all that overpriced BS. I think they meant to call that the WTF-E7a.
04-30-2014, 12:24 PM
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04-30-2014, 12:33 PM
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Well this is lame.
Sony decided to announce the RX100M3 a few weeks later (Maybe may 16th)
The A77M2 is still in a few hours.
Also the pricing of the A7S is delayed as well
Sony decided to announce the RX100M3 a few weeks later (Maybe may 16th)
The A77M2 is still in a few hours.
Also the pricing of the A7S is delayed as well
04-30-2014, 12:42 PM
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I really think Sony is trying to play it right with the a7S' pricing... too high and it's going to turn off a lot of people... too low, then they will screw themselves over because it would hurt the sales of the a7 and a7R (perhaps). Maybe that's why the pricing is being delayed.
04-30-2014, 01:36 PM
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I really think Sony is trying to play it right with the a7S' pricing... too high and it's going to turn off a lot of people... too low, then they will screw themselves over because it would hurt the sales of the a7 and a7R (perhaps). Maybe that's why the pricing is being delayed.
Lets see the base A7 is 1700 and the A7R is at $2300 a $600 difference. if the premium price is based off the A7R, then $2900?
Or hopefully it's based off the base A7
The only thing really turning me off about the A7S is the lack of on-chip phase detect auto focus.
04-30-2014, 01:39 PM
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If Sony is really smart about wanting to really sell the A7s...they will lower the prices on the other two models to make room for this one at a reasonable cost.
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A77MII
a-mount slt camera
bionz x processor
24 megapixel “exmor” cmos sensor with primary color filters
14 bit raw
50-51200 iso
12fps with up to 60 jpeg image buffer
records video in avchd 2.0
79 points (15 points cross type). With center f2.8 sensor and -2ev. Covers 40% of the frame.
1.2 million dot 3 inch lcd (not touchscreen). 3 way tiltable.
2.3 million dot oled viewfinder
shutter 1/8000 up to 30sec
on sensor stabilization for stills (electronic for movies)
wifi and nfc
up to 3 memory recall settings. 11 customizable buttons.
Dust and moisture resistant and magnesium body
$1199(1200 euro for the body and shipment in june
bionz x processor
24 megapixel “exmor” cmos sensor with primary color filters
14 bit raw
50-51200 iso
12fps with up to 60 jpeg image buffer
records video in avchd 2.0
79 points (15 points cross type). With center f2.8 sensor and -2ev. Covers 40% of the frame.
1.2 million dot 3 inch lcd (not touchscreen). 3 way tiltable.
2.3 million dot oled viewfinder
shutter 1/8000 up to 30sec
on sensor stabilization for stills (electronic for movies)
wifi and nfc
up to 3 memory recall settings. 11 customizable buttons.
Dust and moisture resistant and magnesium body
$1199(1200 euro for the body and shipment in june
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The 2 lenses were true.
"Surprise! Sony also announces the new Zeiss FE 16-35mm f/4.0 FE lens!
Well it was true after all! Indeed Sony announced two new Full Frame E-mount lenses. Well, one is the already pre-announced 28-135mm PZ zoom. But the second is the long time rumored Zeiss 16-35mm f/4.0 FE OSS lens! Release is said to be “mid year”. No price info yet."
Well it was true after all! Indeed Sony announced two new Full Frame E-mount lenses. Well, one is the already pre-announced 28-135mm PZ zoom. But the second is the long time rumored Zeiss 16-35mm f/4.0 FE OSS lens! Release is said to be “mid year”. No price info yet."
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The 28-135mm PZ FE lens is a constant f4
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sigh...4.0 boooooooooooooooooooooo
05-15-2014, 10:43 AM
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Sony RX100M3
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-h...images-leaked/
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Product Specifications
Software
Operating System Compatibility : PlayMemories Home: Windows® XP SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows®7 SP1, Windows®8 (PlayMemories Home is not Mac compatible); PlayMemories Online Uploader: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista®SP2, Windows®7 SP1, Windows®8, Mac OS X (v10.5- v10.8); Image Data Converter Version 4.2: Windows® XP SP3,Windows Vista® SP2,Windows®7 SP1,Windows®8, Mac OS X (v10.5- v10.8)
Supplied Software : Supplied Software: PlayMemories™ Home, Image Data Converter Version 4 (via software download from camera)
Advanced Features
Image Stabilization : [Still Image] Optical [Movie] Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation (Anti-rolling)
Auto High Dynamic Range : Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)
Sweep Panorama : Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical (Wide/Standard)
Face Detection : On, Off, Face Registration, Face Selection; maximum eight faces detected
Priority Setting (for Face Detection) : Yes (eight faces max) New Registration / Order Exchanging / Delete / Delete All
Smile Shutter™ technology : Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)
Camera
Camera Type : Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera
Lens Compatibility : Fixed lens
Colour : Black
Convenience Features
Media/Battery Indicator : Yes
View & Index : Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning, 4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 13.6x, M: 9.9x, S: 6.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (still), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Drive System
Continuous Shooting Speed : 10 fps at 20.2MP
Burst Buffer : JPEG Standard (12 shots) JPEG Fine (12 shots) RAW (13 shots) RAW+JPEG (10 shots)
Shutter Speeds : iAuto (4 – 1/2000) / Program Auto (1 – 1/2000) / Manual (Bulb, 30 – 1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8 – 1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30 – 1/2000)
Self-timer : 10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)
Drive Mode : Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority Continuous, Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.), Self-portrait One-person, Self-portrait Two-person, (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures), Bracketing
Exposure System
D-Range Optimizer : Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level 1-5), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0EV step)
Auto Exposure Lock : Yes (AE Lock button). Can be disabled from menu
Exposure Compensation : +/- 3.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
Minimum Illumination : Movie: Auto:1.2lux(Shutter Speed 1/30″)
Picture Effect(s) : [Still Image] Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High- key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration [Movie] Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome
Exposure Settings : [Still] Superior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Program Auto (Program shift available), Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Scene Selection, Movie, Sweep Panorama [Movie] Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
Scene Mode(s) : Anti Motion Blur, Fireworks, Gourmet, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Macro, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Pet Mode, Portrait, Sports Action, Sunset
Metering Modes : Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity : EV 0 to 20 (at ISO100 equivalent)
ISO : Auto(ISO125-12800, selectable with upper / lower limit),125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 (Extendableto ISO80/100),Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO125-12800), 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600
Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box
Color Temperature : 2500 – 9900K with 15-step each Magenta/Green compensation (G7 to M7), Amber/Blue (A7 to B7), Custom
ISO Sensitivity (Movie) : Auto
ISO125Level-ISO12800Level, selectable with upper / lower limit), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800
White Balance Mode : Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluor (Warm White) / Fluor (Cool White) / Fluor (Day White) / Fluor (Daylight) / Flash / C. Temp., Filter / Custom
Exposure Bracketing : 3 continuous or single shots in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps
WB Shift : G7-M7,A7-B7
Flash
Flash Bracketing : ±2.0 EV
Flash Metering System : Pre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation : ±2.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 EV steps)
Recycling Time : Approx. 3.4 sec.
Flash Modes : Auto / Fill-flash / Slow Sync / Rear Sync / Off
Flash Coverage : ISO Auto: 1’ to 49’ 2” (0.30m to 15.0m) (W) / 1’ 9” – 18’ 8” (0.55m to 5.7m) (T) ISO 12800: Up to 98’ 5” (30.0m) (W) / 37’ (11.3m) (T)
Flash Type : Built-in, Pop-up Auto
Focus Control
Focus Features : Predictive control (AF-A, AF-C), Focus Lock
AF Illuminator : Built-in LED, Range: approx. 3′ 4” – 9′ 9” (0.3m-3.0m)
Focus Sensitivity : EV 0 to 20 EV (at ISO100 equivalent)
Focus Area : Multi point AF (25 points) / Continuous AF / Single Shot AF / Flexible spot (S/M/L) / Lock on AF (Wide/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L))
Focus Points : 25 points
AF Modes : Single-shot AF (AF-S) / Continuous AF (AF-C) / Direct Manual Focus (DMF) / Manual Focus
Focus System : Contrast-detect AF
Imaging Sensor
Pixel Gross : 20.9M pixels (approx.)
Focal Length Conversion Factor : 2.7x
Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters
Effective Picture Resolution : 20.1M pixels (approx.)
Imaging Sensor : Exmor® R 1.0” CMOS sensor (13.2 X 8.8mm) (3:2 aspect ratio)
Processor : BIONZ® X image processor
Interface
NFC : Yes (NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing)
DC IN : Yes, via AC-UB10 AC charger and USB cable
Memory Card Slot : Dual compatibility slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media – SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
HD Output : HDMI® (Type D micro)
Wi-Fi : Yes
Accessory Shoe : Multi Interface Shoe
Tripod Mount : Yes (1/4″ diameter, 20 threads per inch)
Remote Commander : Yes, via RM-VPR1
PhotoTV HD : Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI® cable
USB Port(s) : USB 2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, MTP)
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes, via HDMI® with compatible BRAVIA HDTV (link menu)
Microphone Input : Via MI Shoe + Optional ECM-XYST1M
LCD Display
Peaking : Yes Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off Color: White/Red/Yellow
Real-time image adjustment display : Yes (On/Off)
LCD Type : 3.0” (7.5cm) (4:3) / 1,229,000 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD / Tiltable (Up by approx. 180degrees, down by approx. 45degrees.)
Coverage : 100% Field of View
Angle Adjustment : Tilt angle: Up by approx. 180degrees, down by approx. 45degrees
Histogram : Yes (On/off)
Live View : Continuous Live View
Brightness Control : Auto / Manual(5 steps) / Sunny Weather
Grid Display : Yes (Rule of Thirds, 4×6 Square, Diagonal & 4×6 Square Grids, Off)
Customization : Grid, Histogram display, Digital Level Gauge, Grid Line, Magnified display for playback
Optics/Lens
Optical Zoom : 2.9x (Optical Zoom during movie recording)
Minimum Focus Distance : iAuto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.17 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 30cm (0.99 ft.) to Infinity) / Program Auto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.17 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx.30cm (0.99 ft.) to Infinity)
Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T*
Aperture (Max.) : F1.8(W)-2.8(T)
Aperture : F1.8 – 11 (W), F2.8 – 11 (T)
Aspheric Elements : 9 aspheric elements including AA lens
Aperture Blade : Iris diaphragm (7 blades)
Digital Zoom : Still image: 20M Approx.11x / 10M 16x / 5M 23x / VGA 44x; Movie: Approx.11x
Lens Construction : 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including AA lens)
Steady Shot Mode:Active : [Still image] Optical [Movie] Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation (Anti-rolling)
ND Filter : Auto / On(3 steps) / Off
Clear Image Zoom : Still Image: 20M Approx. 5.8x / 10M 8.2x / 5M 11x / VGA Approx. 44x; Movie: Approx. 5.8x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : [Still Image 3:2] f=24-70mm [Still Image 16:9] f=26-76mm [Still Image 4:3] f=25-73mm [Still Image 1:1] f=30.5-89mm [Movie 16:9] f=25.5-74mm (SteadyShot Standard), f=30-86mm (SteadyShot® Active Mode), f=33.5-95mm(SteadyShot Intelligent Active) [Movie 4:3] f=31-90mm (SteadyShot® Standard), f=37-105mm (SteadyShot Active Mode), f=41-117mm (SteadyShot InteligentActive)
Power
Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® NP-BX1 (3.6V)
Power Requirements : AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 70mA
Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.8W
Number of Still Images : Approx. 320 images with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
Battery Capacity : 4.5Wh (1240mAh)
Recording
Panorama Still Image Size : Wide (12,416×1,856/5,536×2,160), Standard(8,192×1,856/3,872×2,160)
Audio Format : XAVC S: LPCM 2ch; AVCHD
olby Digital(AC-3) 2ch(Dolby Digital Stereo Creator); MP4:M PEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Video Format : XAVC S / AVCHD Ver. 2.0 / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
Video Mode : XAVC S: 60p 50M(1,920×1,080/60p) / 30p 50M(1,920×1,080/30p) / 24p 50M(1,920×1,080/24p) / 120p 50M(1,280×720/120p) AVCHD: 28M PS(1,920×1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920×1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920×1,080/60i) / 24M FX(1,920×1,080/24p) / 17M FH(1,920×1,080/24p) MP4: 12M(1,440×1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640×480/30fps)
Color Space : sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color
Still Image Size 16:9 : L:17M(5,472×3,080) / M: 7.5M(3,648×2,056) / S: 4.2M(2,720×1,528)
Still Image Size 3:2 : L: 20M(5,472×3,648) / M: 10M(3,888×2,592) / S: 5M(2,736×1,824)
Still Image Mode : JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Media Type : SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card; Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™ media
Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 20.1 Megapixels
Still Image Size 4:3 : L: 18M(4,864×3,648) / M: 10M(3,648×2,736) / S: 5M(2,592×1,944)
Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Stereo Microphone / Mono Speaker
Still Image Size 1:1 : L: 13M(3,648×3,648) / M: 6.5M(2,544×2,544) / S: 3.7M(1,920×1,920)
Mic Level Control : 16 steps
Still Image File Format : JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Wind Noise Reduction : Yes (On/Off)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor
Viewfinder
Type : 0.39″ SVGA electronic viewfinder(OLED), 1,440,000dots
Magnification : Approx. 0.59x with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m1(diopter) (35mm equiv.)
Diopter Adjustment : -4.0 to +3.0m-1
Weights and Measurements
Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : 9.3 oz. (263 g)
Dimensions (Approx.) : 4 ” × 2 3/8 ” × 1 5/8 ” (101.6×58.1×41.0 mm) excluding protrusions
Weight (Approx.) : With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo Approx.10.2 oz. (290 g)
Software
Operating System Compatibility : PlayMemories Home: Windows® XP SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows®7 SP1, Windows®8 (PlayMemories Home is not Mac compatible); PlayMemories Online Uploader: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista®SP2, Windows®7 SP1, Windows®8, Mac OS X (v10.5- v10.8); Image Data Converter Version 4.2: Windows® XP SP3,Windows Vista® SP2,Windows®7 SP1,Windows®8, Mac OS X (v10.5- v10.8)
Supplied Software : Supplied Software: PlayMemories™ Home, Image Data Converter Version 4 (via software download from camera)
Advanced Features
Image Stabilization : [Still Image] Optical [Movie] Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation (Anti-rolling)
Auto High Dynamic Range : Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)
Sweep Panorama : Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical (Wide/Standard)
Face Detection : On, Off, Face Registration, Face Selection; maximum eight faces detected
Priority Setting (for Face Detection) : Yes (eight faces max) New Registration / Order Exchanging / Delete / Delete All
Smile Shutter™ technology : Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)
Camera
Camera Type : Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera
Lens Compatibility : Fixed lens
Colour : Black
Convenience Features
Media/Battery Indicator : Yes
View & Index : Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning, 4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 13.6x, M: 9.9x, S: 6.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (still), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Drive System
Continuous Shooting Speed : 10 fps at 20.2MP
Burst Buffer : JPEG Standard (12 shots) JPEG Fine (12 shots) RAW (13 shots) RAW+JPEG (10 shots)
Shutter Speeds : iAuto (4 – 1/2000) / Program Auto (1 – 1/2000) / Manual (Bulb, 30 – 1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8 – 1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30 – 1/2000)
Self-timer : 10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)
Drive Mode : Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority Continuous, Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.), Self-portrait One-person, Self-portrait Two-person, (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures), Bracketing
Exposure System
D-Range Optimizer : Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level 1-5), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0EV step)
Auto Exposure Lock : Yes (AE Lock button). Can be disabled from menu
Exposure Compensation : +/- 3.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
Minimum Illumination : Movie: Auto:1.2lux(Shutter Speed 1/30″)
Picture Effect(s) : [Still Image] Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High- key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration [Movie] Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome
Exposure Settings : [Still] Superior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Program Auto (Program shift available), Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Scene Selection, Movie, Sweep Panorama [Movie] Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
Scene Mode(s) : Anti Motion Blur, Fireworks, Gourmet, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Macro, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Pet Mode, Portrait, Sports Action, Sunset
Metering Modes : Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity : EV 0 to 20 (at ISO100 equivalent)
ISO : Auto(ISO125-12800, selectable with upper / lower limit),125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 (Extendableto ISO80/100),Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO125-12800), 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600
Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box
Color Temperature : 2500 – 9900K with 15-step each Magenta/Green compensation (G7 to M7), Amber/Blue (A7 to B7), Custom
ISO Sensitivity (Movie) : Auto
ISO125Level-ISO12800Level, selectable with upper / lower limit), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800White Balance Mode : Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluor (Warm White) / Fluor (Cool White) / Fluor (Day White) / Fluor (Daylight) / Flash / C. Temp., Filter / Custom
Exposure Bracketing : 3 continuous or single shots in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps
WB Shift : G7-M7,A7-B7
Flash
Flash Bracketing : ±2.0 EV
Flash Metering System : Pre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation : ±2.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 EV steps)
Recycling Time : Approx. 3.4 sec.
Flash Modes : Auto / Fill-flash / Slow Sync / Rear Sync / Off
Flash Coverage : ISO Auto: 1’ to 49’ 2” (0.30m to 15.0m) (W) / 1’ 9” – 18’ 8” (0.55m to 5.7m) (T) ISO 12800: Up to 98’ 5” (30.0m) (W) / 37’ (11.3m) (T)
Flash Type : Built-in, Pop-up Auto
Focus Control
Focus Features : Predictive control (AF-A, AF-C), Focus Lock
AF Illuminator : Built-in LED, Range: approx. 3′ 4” – 9′ 9” (0.3m-3.0m)
Focus Sensitivity : EV 0 to 20 EV (at ISO100 equivalent)
Focus Area : Multi point AF (25 points) / Continuous AF / Single Shot AF / Flexible spot (S/M/L) / Lock on AF (Wide/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L))
Focus Points : 25 points
AF Modes : Single-shot AF (AF-S) / Continuous AF (AF-C) / Direct Manual Focus (DMF) / Manual Focus
Focus System : Contrast-detect AF
Imaging Sensor
Pixel Gross : 20.9M pixels (approx.)
Focal Length Conversion Factor : 2.7x
Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters
Effective Picture Resolution : 20.1M pixels (approx.)
Imaging Sensor : Exmor® R 1.0” CMOS sensor (13.2 X 8.8mm) (3:2 aspect ratio)
Processor : BIONZ® X image processor
Interface
NFC : Yes (NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing)
DC IN : Yes, via AC-UB10 AC charger and USB cable
Memory Card Slot : Dual compatibility slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media – SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
HD Output : HDMI® (Type D micro)
Wi-Fi : Yes
Accessory Shoe : Multi Interface Shoe
Tripod Mount : Yes (1/4″ diameter, 20 threads per inch)
Remote Commander : Yes, via RM-VPR1
PhotoTV HD : Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI® cable
USB Port(s) : USB 2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, MTP)
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes, via HDMI® with compatible BRAVIA HDTV (link menu)
Microphone Input : Via MI Shoe + Optional ECM-XYST1M
LCD Display
Peaking : Yes Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off Color: White/Red/Yellow
Real-time image adjustment display : Yes (On/Off)
LCD Type : 3.0” (7.5cm) (4:3) / 1,229,000 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD / Tiltable (Up by approx. 180degrees, down by approx. 45degrees.)
Coverage : 100% Field of View
Angle Adjustment : Tilt angle: Up by approx. 180degrees, down by approx. 45degrees
Histogram : Yes (On/off)
Live View : Continuous Live View
Brightness Control : Auto / Manual(5 steps) / Sunny Weather
Grid Display : Yes (Rule of Thirds, 4×6 Square, Diagonal & 4×6 Square Grids, Off)
Customization : Grid, Histogram display, Digital Level Gauge, Grid Line, Magnified display for playback
Optics/Lens
Optical Zoom : 2.9x (Optical Zoom during movie recording)
Minimum Focus Distance : iAuto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.17 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 30cm (0.99 ft.) to Infinity) / Program Auto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.17 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx.30cm (0.99 ft.) to Infinity)
Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T*
Aperture (Max.) : F1.8(W)-2.8(T)
Aperture : F1.8 – 11 (W), F2.8 – 11 (T)
Aspheric Elements : 9 aspheric elements including AA lens
Aperture Blade : Iris diaphragm (7 blades)
Digital Zoom : Still image: 20M Approx.11x / 10M 16x / 5M 23x / VGA 44x; Movie: Approx.11x
Lens Construction : 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including AA lens)
Steady Shot Mode:Active : [Still image] Optical [Movie] Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation (Anti-rolling)
ND Filter : Auto / On(3 steps) / Off
Clear Image Zoom : Still Image: 20M Approx. 5.8x / 10M 8.2x / 5M 11x / VGA Approx. 44x; Movie: Approx. 5.8x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : [Still Image 3:2] f=24-70mm [Still Image 16:9] f=26-76mm [Still Image 4:3] f=25-73mm [Still Image 1:1] f=30.5-89mm [Movie 16:9] f=25.5-74mm (SteadyShot Standard), f=30-86mm (SteadyShot® Active Mode), f=33.5-95mm(SteadyShot Intelligent Active) [Movie 4:3] f=31-90mm (SteadyShot® Standard), f=37-105mm (SteadyShot Active Mode), f=41-117mm (SteadyShot InteligentActive)
Power
Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® NP-BX1 (3.6V)
Power Requirements : AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 70mA
Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.8W
Number of Still Images : Approx. 320 images with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
Battery Capacity : 4.5Wh (1240mAh)
Recording
Panorama Still Image Size : Wide (12,416×1,856/5,536×2,160), Standard(8,192×1,856/3,872×2,160)
Audio Format : XAVC S: LPCM 2ch; AVCHD
olby Digital(AC-3) 2ch(Dolby Digital Stereo Creator); MP4:M PEG-4 AAC-LC 2chVideo Format : XAVC S / AVCHD Ver. 2.0 / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
Video Mode : XAVC S: 60p 50M(1,920×1,080/60p) / 30p 50M(1,920×1,080/30p) / 24p 50M(1,920×1,080/24p) / 120p 50M(1,280×720/120p) AVCHD: 28M PS(1,920×1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920×1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920×1,080/60i) / 24M FX(1,920×1,080/24p) / 17M FH(1,920×1,080/24p) MP4: 12M(1,440×1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640×480/30fps)
Color Space : sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color
Still Image Size 16:9 : L:17M(5,472×3,080) / M: 7.5M(3,648×2,056) / S: 4.2M(2,720×1,528)
Still Image Size 3:2 : L: 20M(5,472×3,648) / M: 10M(3,888×2,592) / S: 5M(2,736×1,824)
Still Image Mode : JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Media Type : SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card; Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™ media
Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 20.1 Megapixels
Still Image Size 4:3 : L: 18M(4,864×3,648) / M: 10M(3,648×2,736) / S: 5M(2,592×1,944)
Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Stereo Microphone / Mono Speaker
Still Image Size 1:1 : L: 13M(3,648×3,648) / M: 6.5M(2,544×2,544) / S: 3.7M(1,920×1,920)
Mic Level Control : 16 steps
Still Image File Format : JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Wind Noise Reduction : Yes (On/Off)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor
Viewfinder
Type : 0.39″ SVGA electronic viewfinder(OLED), 1,440,000dots
Magnification : Approx. 0.59x with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m1(diopter) (35mm equiv.)
Diopter Adjustment : -4.0 to +3.0m-1
Weights and Measurements
Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : 9.3 oz. (263 g)
Dimensions (Approx.) : 4 ” × 2 3/8 ” × 1 5/8 ” (101.6×58.1×41.0 mm) excluding protrusions
Weight (Approx.) : With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo Approx.10.2 oz. (290 g)
Last edited by Mizouse; 05-15-2014 at 10:48 AM.
05-15-2014, 10:45 AM
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the specs mention it has the multi interface shoe, but where is it in the pics? unless you must pop up the flash to get to it?
05-15-2014, 10:48 AM
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24-70. WIN! this camera officially became bad ass.
don't know if you remember me bitching about it not having 24mm before.
05-15-2014, 10:49 AM
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holy shit AND it has a movable screen?????????? take my money!!!!!!!
05-15-2014, 10:55 AM
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05-15-2014, 11:10 AM
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oh didnt' know the M2 had tilting. nice. but the rest of the updates were just so-so on the M2, I thought. 24mm is huge upgrade for the M3.
05-15-2014, 12:18 PM
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so price is $820? hmm. higher than I thought it would be. might be a bit longer before they can take my money. heh
05-15-2014, 12:29 PM
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I shoot people
05-15-2014, 12:30 PM
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not sure on the M2 but the M1 was right around $600
05-15-2014, 12:31 PM
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but again the updates merit it. that OLED EVF alone is like 200-300, I heard