Sony alpha DSLR-A560 launched as successor to A500, A550

By Allison Johnson | 8/24/2010

Sony launches the a560 DSLR today, bringing features like HD video recording and Sweep Panorama to the alpha 500 series for the first time.

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Sony a55, a33 employ translucent fixed mirror system

By Allison Johnson | 8/24/2010

The Sony alpha a55 and a33 officially debut today, bringing back the translucent, fixed mirror technology last seen in the likes of the Canon Pellix. Sony's system boasts uninterrupted auto focusing and a significant reduction in camera size.

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Sony Europe releases three new Alpha lenses

By Allison Johnson | 7/27/2010

Making their debut in Europe, three new prime Alpha lenses will make their way to the US later this year.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 First Look

By Howard Creech | 7/24/2010

The Sony Cyber-shot H55 may not have all the bells and whistles of its brother, the HX5 (GPS, 1080 video), but for a street price that is $100 less, it still offers sweep panorama and an impressive 10x zoom. We're taking a first look at the Sony H55 with a full review in progress.

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Sony Unveils NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens Camcorder

By Jamison Cush | 7/13/2010

Sony today introduced what the company is dubbing the world's first consumer level interchangeable lens HD camcorder: the NEX-VG10, a $2,000 HD camcorder built on the NEX digital camera standard.

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Sony introduces Cyber-shot WX5, TX9

By Allison Johnson | 7/8/2010

Sony updates its Cyber-shot roster today with the WX5 and TX9. Replacing existing WX1 and TX7 models, the new cameras bring updated features like Superior Auto Mode and 3D Sweep Panorama to the Cyber-shot line for the first time.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 brings lower price to premium T series

By Allison Johnson | 7/8/2010

Sony replaces the Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 today with the competitively priced Cyber-shot DSC-T99.

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Sony offers NEX firmware update

By Allison Johnson | 7/1/2010

Sony has released a firmware update enabling 3D Sweep Panorama for its NEX series compact interchangeable lens cameras.

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Head to Head: Samsung NX10 vs. Sony NEX-5

By Allison Johnson | 6/17/2010

This edition of Head to Head pits two new cameras against each other: the Sony alpha NEX-5 and the Samsung NX10. They may be lightweights compared to DSLRs, but they pack serious picture-taking power into compact bodies.

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Sony adds Alpha DSLR-A290, DSLR-A390 to beginner lineup

By Allison Johnson | 6/9/2010

Sony adds the Alpha A290 and A390 to its DSLR lineup today, updating the existing A230 and A380 models. The Alpha A290 gets a 14.2 megapixel sensor to match that of the A390, while the A390 adds SD/SDHC compatibility.

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Sony produces sensor containing smallest pixels

By Allison Johnson | 5/27/2010

Sony announced by way of its CX-News online publication that it has developed a 14.2 megapixel sensor containing the smallest pixels in the industry.

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Sharp announces plans for 3D cameras in mobile devices

By Andy Stanton | 5/19/2010

Sharp Corporation has announced that it has developed a 3D camera module for mobile devices such as digital cameras and cell phones that is capable of capturing high definition 3D video images, an industry first.

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