Sony updated its QX smartphone attachable lens style camera line up at IFA with two new products – QX1 E-mount module and QX30 with 30x optical zoom.


Sony QX1

The QX1 is actually a Sony E-mount module featuring the same technology that you find in Sony’s compact mirrorless Alpha cameras. It has a 20.4MP APS-C CMOS sensor and support for the entire range of Sony E-mount lenses. You get all the usual features that you expect from a full-sized mirrorless camera – manual controls, RAW shooting and the ability to change lenses.

The only difference being that this is actually something that you will mount at the back of your smartphone and use your smartphone display as the viewfinder and also control all the available options. You have to be choosy about what lenses you get for it as it lacks in body image stabilization. So you will need to use only stabilized lenses with it.

It can also work with Alpha lenses using Alpha to E-mount adaptor. It also features Sony’s BIONZ X image processor, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, NFC, PlayMemories camera apps, AVCHD 1080p video recording at 30 fps. The supported ISO range is between 100-16000. Despite a large APS-C sized sensor the QX1 is not very hefty.

It weight 158 grams for the body only and 216 grams with battery and media. Battery stamina is also quite impressive at up to 440 shots.

Sony QX30

The QX30 is quite straightforward: essentially, it’s an updated edition of the QX10 but instead of a 10x optical zoom lens and 18.2MP sensor, it comes with 30x Optical zoom and 60x Clear Image Zoom(Sony’s advanced digital zoom). There is also Optical SteadyShot and Lock-on Auto Focus for capturing images of moving subjects.

This one also has the same 20.4MP resolution but comes with significantly smaller 1/2.3” Exmor R BSI-CMOS sensor that is commonly seen in Sony CyberShot digital cameras. BIONZ X image processor is also present allowing maximum ISO of 12800, 10 frames per second burst mode, and 1080 60p video recording. Optical image stabilisation remains (and rightly so: it’s a must if you plan on using the full range of that zoom), and there’s also full HD video recording at 60fps, 10fps continuous still shooting and lock-on autofocus, which’ll keep a moving subject in focus.

The QX30 weighs just 193 grams. Battery stamina on this one isn’t as impressive as the QX1 and it can manage just about 200 shots or 100 minutes of video footage.

Connectivity options are similar to the QX1 with NFC One-Touch functionality, built-in W-Fi, and support for PlayMemories camera app.

Both the QX lens style cameras will ship by next month and are already listed on amazon store:

The QX1 will also be available with a Kit 16-50mm Power Zoom lens in select markets at a slight premium.

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The Cyber-shot RX100 M III is the latest in Sony's line of 1"-type sensor cameras, meaning its sensor is around three times larger than the ones used in most enthusiast compacts. Despite this, Sony has managed to keep the body size down while also finding room for a bright zoom lens and even a built-in electronic viewfinder for eye-level framing and a 180ｰdegree tiltable screen for 20.1MP selfies. Lastly, the ultra-fast BIONZ X processor adds speed and accuracy for stills as well as beautiful HD video.

Key Features: 20.1 megapixel 1"-type Exmor R BSI-CMOS sensor 24-70mm equiv. F1.8-2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens Pop-up SVGA OLED electronic viewfinder with 1.44M dots 3-inch tilting WhiteMagic LCD with 1.23M dots 1080/60p video with full sensor readout and 50Mbps XAVC S support Clean HDMI output Zebra pattern and focus peaking Customizable front lens ring 3-stop neutral density filter Wi-Fi with NFC and downloadable apps 320 shots per charge (CIPA standard)

20.1MP 1-inch Exmor R Sensor

Featuring a large 1.0” Exmor R CMOS image sensor. The back-illuminated technology doubles light sensitivity and combines with Sony’s Column A/D Conversion to reduce noise levels — a great help when photographing in dimly lit environments. Markedly reduced noise is evident even when high-sensitivity settings are used for capturing night landscapes or indoor scenes.

ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens

The DSC-RX100 III sports an all new bright F1.8-2.8 Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 24-70mm zoom. The lens is perfect for portraits and macro shots with beautiful defocused - bokeh backgrounds. A premium multi-layered T* coating also dramatically reduces ghost and flare caused by light reflection.

Built-in SVGA OLED viewfinder w/ Zeiss T* coating

View every scene in rich detail with the bright and retractable SVGA OLED Tru-Finder. The viewfinder faithfully displays what will appear in your recording, including the effects of your camera settings, so you can accurately monitor the results. The Zeiss T* coating enhances clarity and reduces flare and reflection in the eyepiece optics.

Selfie-ready multi-angle 3" Xtra Fine LCD display

Selfies have never been easier with a beautiful 3” (1,229k dots) Xtra Fine LCD Display that rotates in multiple angles. This also makes it easy to photograph over crowds or low to capture pets eye to eye by swinging up and down approximately 180 degrees. Easily scroll through menus and preview your shot thanks to WhiteMagic technology that dramatically increases visibility in bright daylight. The large display delivers brilliant-quality still images and movies while enabling easy focusing operation.

Versatile shooting w/ XAVC S, AVCHD and MP4 codecs

The DSC-RX100 III records HD movies in the XAVC S format, which uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 for video compression and linear PCM for audio compression, while saving files in a MP4 wrapper. The highly compressed files allow extensive record times. With 50Mbps Full HD (1920x1080) 60p high quality video recording, XAVC S enables beautiful video recording with minimal compression noise even in scenes with a lot of movement. Linear PCM is adopted for audio compression. The camera also records in AVCHD, ideal for quality video for HDTV and Blu-ray Disc burning. Additionally, users can shoot the easily shareable MP4 HD video, ideal for web.

Built-in ND filter for wider-ranging photographic expression

Realize a wider range of photographic expression with built-in 1/8 (3 EV steps) ND filter that allows exposure adjustment in bright scenes.

Sony RX100 III overview video:

The Sony Alpha A7S Digital Camera features a 35mm sensor with large pixels for high-ISO & Dynamic Range. 12.2MP sensor optimized for 4k and low light video. Fast Intelligent AF in light as low as EV -4. View every scene in rich detail with the high contrast 2.4-million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF. Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi or NFC.

Additional features: Picture Profile, S-Log2, time code, multi-terminal interface shoe, Full HD 1080p video, ISO 50-409600, plus more!

Full-Frame Exmor Sensor and BIONZ X Image Processor Full Pixel Read-Out with Clean HDMI Out for 4K Recording Up to 120 fps High Speed Video Recording Customizable Color Profiles and S-Log2 Gamma Flexible Timecode Options

Details Sony Alpha a7S:

Presenting the world’s smallest and lightest1 full frame interchangeable lens camera. With a groundbreaking 35mm large pixel image sensor rated at 15.3-stops of dynamic range and an ISO 409,600 sensitivity, the α7S reveals astonishing detail and color even in the dead of night.

Video excels with Full Pixel Readout, a 4K-optimized sensor and uncompressed 4K output. Fast, intelligent autofocus completes the picture.

Technology:

35mm large pixel image sensor with 15.3-stops of dynamic range

The groundbreaking α7S features a 12.2 effective megapixel 35mm Exmor CMOS sensor paired with a powerful BIONZ X image processor. The α7S can shoot at a sensitivity range of ISO 100 – 4096004 with low noise and unprecedented 15.3 stops of dynamic range. The extra-large pixels on the α7S collect dramatically more light than traditional cameras to produce beautifully detailed, low-noise images in even the most challenging lighting environments.

12.2MP sensor optimized for 4k and low light video

The α7S is the world’s first 35mm camera to incorporate ‘direct pixel readout’ utilizing the entire width of the full-frame image sensor without line skipping or pixel binning. Therefore in both HD and 4K video acquisition it can read and process data from every one of the sensor’s pixels. This allows video shooters to utilize all of the artistic and creative benefits provided by the unique sensor.

High ISO up to 409,600 w/ fast AF in light as low as EV -4

Equipped with the same high-precision Fast Intelligent AF system as the award-winning α7R camera, the α7S drastically improves AF sensitivity in low-light that can go as low as EV -4.

New-generation RGB filter with gapless on-chip lens design

The larger than normal pixel size on the 35mm full-frame image sensor with effective 12.2MP, employs Sony’s latest image sensor technologies on the α7S. To boost the image sensor’s light collection efficiency, a new-generation RGB color filter has been adopted, in addition to the gapless on-chip lens design, light concentration technology and photodiode expansion technology delivers unprecedented high sensitivity and low-noise levels with high dynamic range in every light condition from severe low light to bright sunlight. By applying an AR coating on the surface of the seal glass over the image sensor, ghosting and flare have been minimized, further contributing to the α7S’s high image quality.

Uncompressed 4:2:2 Full HD and 4K QFHD output via HDMI

In video mode, the α7S can output 4K video at QFHD (3840x2160) in 4:2:2 to an optional external 3rd party 4K recorder via the HDMI.

50Mbps XAVC S 1920x1080 at 60P, 1280x720 at 120P

For the first time ever in a Sony α camera, the α7S adopts the workflow-friendly XAVC S recording format in addition to AVCHD and MP4 codecs. XAVC S format allows for full HD recording at a data rate of 50 mbps with lower compression for improved video quality. The α7S can record full HD (1920x1080) at frame rates of 60p, 60i, 30p and 24p directly to a compatible memory card. Video modes can be changed from full-frame to APS-C (super 35mm equivalent) if desired, and in this crop mode, the camera can support high frame rate 120fps shooting at standard HD resolution (1280 x 720p), creating a 5x slow-motion effect.

Additional Features

Silent shutter mode for discreet shooting

Silent shutter mode is ideal when discretionary shooting is required; like capturing a recital or wildlife. Activating the silent shutter eliminates the use of the mechanical shutter and therefore shutter noise by utilizing an electronic shutter in its place.

3.0" 1.23M dot LCD tilts for high and low angle framing

The tiltable 3.0” (1,229k dots) Xtra Fine LCD Display makes it easy to photograph over crowds or low to capture pets eye to eye by swinging up approximately 84 degrees and down approximately 45 . Easily scroll through menus and preview life thanks to WhiteMagic technology that dramatically increases visibility in bright daylight. The large display delivers brilliant-quality still images and movies while enabling easy focusing operation.

Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi or NFC

Connectivity with smartphones for One-touch sharing/One-touch remote has been simplified with Wi-Fi/NFC control. In addition to Wi-Fi support for connecting to smartphones, α7S also supports NFC (near field communication) providing “one touch connection” convenience when transferring images to Android smartphones and tablets. Users need only touch devices to connect; no complex set-up is required. Moreover, when using Smart Remote Control — a feature that allows shutter release to be controlled by a smartphone — connection to the smartphone can be established by simply touching compatible devices.

Pro-workflow w/ Picture Profile, S-Log2 and time code

The α7S is equipped with S-Log2 gamma. Common to Sony’s range of professional video cameras, S-Log2 expands the dynamic range by up to 1300% to minimize clipped highlights and loss of detail in shadows. The α7S includes a picture profile that can adjust settings like gamma, black, level and color adjustment, and can be saved for use in a multi-camera shoot. It also has Full HD and 4K base band HDMI output, time code/user bit for easier editing, synchronous recording feature with compatible devices, various marker and zebra displays on both the LCD screen and viewfinder.

Audio level controls, AAC/Linear PCM2, optional XLR kit

The α7S has a Multi-terminal interface shoe that is compatible with Sony’s XLR Adaptor Microphone Kits (XLR-K1M plus a new model under development), allowing the use of professional microphone systems.

PlayMemories Camera Apps allows feature upgrades

Personalize your camera by adding new features of your choice with PlayMemories Camera Apps. Find apps to fit your shooting style from portraits, detailed close-ups, sports, time lapse, motion shot and much more. Use apps that shoot, share and save photos using Wi-Fi that make it easy to control and view your camera from smartphone, and post photos directly to Facebook or backup images to the cloud without connecting to a computer.

High contrast 2.4-million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF

View every scene in rich detail with the XGA OLED Tru-Finsder, which features OLED improvements and the same 3-lens optical system used in the flagship Sony α99 Full Frame DSLR. The viewfinder faithfully displays what will appear in your recording, including the effects of your camera settings, so you can accurately monitor the results. You’ll enjoy rich tonal gradations and 3 times the contrast of the α99. High-end features like 100% frame coverage and a wide viewing angle are also provided.

Compatible w/ Sony E-mount lenses and many others

Directly compatible with the growing family of E-mount Full Frame lenses, the α7S camera can also be used with A-mount and others lens systems with optional adapters. Sony’s complete α lens system includes several premium offerings from Carl Zeiss and G Series Lenses. Sony’s E-mount lens system is particularly well-suited for video shooting, with a variety of models containing “movie-friendly” features like smooth focusing, powered zoom control, and silent iris/aperture control.

The Sony Alpha 77 II Wi-Fi Digital SLR Camera takes its place just behind the flagship a99 as a high-performance, fast-focusing A-mount APS-C DSLR with improved performance of its predecessor, thanks to the inclusion of the BIONZ X image processor and the new wide-coverage phase detection autofocus system with 79 AF points, including 15 cross-type points.

The Sony A77 Mark II features a new autofocus sensor, and it's much more than a refreshed version of an existing design. Instead the A77 II is built around the AF module with the most focus points of any camera on the market (79), covering an extremely wide area of the frame. It's also rated to work in lighting as low as -2EV.

Like the Alpha 77, the Sony Alpha 77 II has a 24 million-pixel sensor, but this is a new device that benefits from the progress that has been made with sensor design in the two-and-half-plus years since the A77 first arrived.

Sony SLT-A77 II key specifications: 24MP CMOS Sensor with gapless, offset microlenses 12fps continuous shooting with autofocus (up to 60 JPEGs) 79 point AF module with 15 cross-type AF points, covering 40% of frame Increased control over AF behavior 1080p60 movies with autofocus Audio level monitoring during movie shooting 2.4M dot OLED viewfinder Pull-out three-hinge tilt/swivel 1.23m dot White Magic LCD screen Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC 1/8000th maximum shutter speed, shutter rated for 150,000 actuations ISO 100 - 25,600 (Extendable down to 50, and up to 51,200 with multi-image combination) Auto ISO customization Optional, profile-based correction of vignetting, chromatic aberrations and geometric distortion Top panel LCD Stereo microphone and external mic socket AF Micro Adjust

The α77II has up to 12 frames per second at full resolution. Equipped with a 79 point AF sensor and advanced auto focus tracking, technology, you never have to miss a moment. The α77II outperforms even more expensive rivals with continuous auto focus and auto exposure when shooting at 12fps at full 24.3MP resolution and can capture up to 60 frames in a single burst when in JPEG fine setting.

The Sony α77II houses a large APS-C sensor with approx. 24.3 effective megapixels for incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Its high resolving power adopts the same gapless on-chip lens structure as the α7R and features the latest-generation RGB color filter and other cutting-edge device technologies developed by Sony, the number 1 manufacturer of image sensors. The α77II’s image sensor exhibits approximately 20% higher sensitivity and lower noise levels compared to the α77 throughout a wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 25,600.

The α77II is equipped with a newly developed phase detection auto focus system, featuring wide coverage 79 AF points. Fifteen of the AF points are cross-type and placed in the most-frequently-used central area of the sensor. This helps the α77II achieve accurate focusing even with horizontally striped subjects, which line-type AF points typically find challenging. The new AF system also performs well in low-light conditions—as low as EV -2 (ISO 100), which is similar to a moonlit night under which objects are difficult to see even with the naked eye. The new AF algorithm instantly recognizes and reliably tracks the desired subject. The α77II also realizes impressive focusing accuracy, even when a large-aperture lens is mounted, thanks to the f/2.8 AF point placed horizontally in the center of the AF sensor overlapping another AF point.

The α77II is equipped with the same BIONZ X image processing engine as on the top-of-the-line full-frame models—α7 and α7R. This engine achieves approximately three times the processing speed of previous BIONZ and features all the latest image processing technologies, which are optimized for this model. The result is astonishingly high-speed processing capabilities as well as faithfully reproduced textures and amazing definition.

The Sony α77II has a wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 25,600 for faster shutter speeds and low-light shooting situations. Combined with detail reproduction technology, area-specific noise reduction effectively suppresses noise and realize high-sensitivity images resulting in fine details and less grain from corner to corner.

Connectivity with smartphones has been simplified with Wi-Fi and NFC control for one-touch sharing. Simply tap the camera to another NFC-enabled device like a tablet or smartphone and photos are transferred with just one touch. Users need only touch devices to connect; no complex set-up is required. Moreover, when using Smart Remote Control, the camera’s shutter can be conveniently controlled by your smartphone’s touchscreen.

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Sony Launches World’s Smallest Camera α5100 With Wi-Fi, Dual Video Recording And More..!

Sony α5100 Mirrorless Camera combining 179-point phase detection and 25-point contrast detection from the flagship model α6000.

Powered by a 24.3 MP sensor, the Sony A5100 is backed by a BIONZ X processor. The powerful processor ensures the camera reads, processes and sends data from all of the sensor's pixels for superior results.

The interchangeable lenses and E-mount system make the α5100 more versatile than almost any other camera on the market.

Regarding shooting movies, Sony α5100 supports AVCHD as well as XAVC S, and it is capable of shooting full HD movies at 50Mbps. While recording full HD movies in AVCHD or XAVC S, it can simultaneously record MP4 movies that makes it easy for you to share on the internet.

The α5100’s tiltable LCD screen flips up 180° to make shooting self-portraits a snap. Include other people, experiment with interesting angles or shoot against famous landmarks. When you press the shutter, the camera does all the work.

It also supports dual video recording, using full HD and MP4 format simultaneously. Both files get saved to the SD card, so users can share any file anytime.

A new zoom lever on the body of the camera allows for effortless one-handed operation and smooth zooming even when shooting self-portraits, bringing compact camera convenience to the realm of interchangeable-lens models. Perfect for use with Sony power zoom lenses like the SELP1650 (16-50mm), SELP18200 (18-200mm) and SELP18105G (18-105mm).

The Sony α5100 compact interchangeable lens camera will be available in September 2014 in black and white in a kit with a compact, versatile 16-50mm motorized zoom lens (model SELP1650) for about $700, or as body-only for about $550.

Specifications: Ultra-fast auto focus with 179 AF points and 6Fps Capture life in high resolution with 24MP APS-C sensor Instant sharing via smartphone with Wi-Fi® and NFC1 Record Full HD 1080/24/60P video3 up to 50MB/s All the quality in half the size & weight of other DSLRs

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