Sony DPF-D72N/BQ

SONY ADDS UNIQUE DESIGN TO NEW DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME

SAN DIEGO, August 27, 2009 – Sony Electronics is launching a stylish holiday limited edition S-Frame® digital photo frame (model DPF-D72N/BQ) made with CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements.

Embellished with beautiful CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements, loose cut crystal glass manufactured by Swarovski, the frame’s elegant design is sure to accent any space.

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In an interview with Yojiro Asai, product manager in the digital imaging business unit at Sony UK, the British Journal of Photography has revealed that Sony is not yet ready to enter the professional market, citing the need for a large investment from Sony ‘in order to supper the professional photographers. You need a sophisticated repair system, for example.’

Instead, Sony’s strategy is to continue to grow the mainstream range of the market and target amateur photographers.

Read the interview at: BJP.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 with optional battery grip

Luminous Landscape has posted their preview of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 [QuickPrice Check], a full-frame DSLR with 24.6MP resolution, in-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Shake Technology, 3.0-in. LCD (921K dots), Continuous Shooting 3fps. There’s no Live View and no video capability but "What’s Not to Like?" about the Sony A850.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 with 70-400mm lens

Imaging Resource has posted their review of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A850, a full-frame DSLR with 24.6MP resolution, in-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Shake Technology, 3.0-in. LCD (921K dots), Continuous Shooting 3fps. There’s no Live View and no video capability but the A850 is "one impressive image maker".

Sony Alpha DSLR-A550

DPReview has posted their preview of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550, with 14.2MP resolution (on a 23.4 x 15.6 mm APS CMOS Sensor), in-camera Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Anti-Dust Technology, large tiltable 3.0-in. (921K dots) LCD, and a Quick AF Live View that uses lighting fast Phase-Detection auto focus and a Manual Focus Check Live View.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

SONY BRINGS FULL-FRAME QUALITY TO A NEW CLASS OF DSLR PHOTO ENTHUSIASTS

SAN DIEGO, August 27, 2009 — Aimed at experienced shooters looking for value and sophisticated SLR performance, Sony today introduced the full-frame α (alpha) DSLR-A850 camera and a new 28-75mm F2.8 lens.

The α850 model shares the same 24.6 megapixel sensor and most features of the flagship α900 camera, introduced last year, but will be available for just under US $2000 (body only).

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A550

CAPTURE THE MOMENT IN PERFECT DETAIL WITH NEW SONY DSLR CAMERAS

Models Deliver Low-Light Performance, Exceptional Shooting Speed and In-Camera High Dynamic Range

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27, 2009 – Sony today introduced two α (alpha) DSLR cameras with a new generation of Exmor™ CMOS sensors and BIONZ™ image processors, which make it easy for active shooters to get the best shot and capture clearer images—without missing their favorite moments.

The α550 (14.2 megapixels) and α500 (12.3 megapixels) cameras provide excellent picture quality, particularly in low-light scenarios. A new generation of Sony® Exmor CMOS image sensors employ new low-noise processing for high-quality pictures. The BIONZ image processor has color-noise reduction that helps achieve low noise up to ISO 12800, without sacrificing fine detail.

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A Microsoft ad on the US version of its website showed a black business man, the Polish version has a white man’s head photoshopped onto the black man’s body. Toropnto Life did the opposite in Summer by photoshopping a black man onto its cover.

[ via PDNPulse ]

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