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Sony DSC-HX50V - High End Pocket Zoom Camera

Sony DSC-HX50V/B
Sony DSC-HX50V – High End Pocket Zoom Camera today announced by Sony, The camera features 30X optical zoom F3.5-6.3 Aperture-Range, 20.4MP 1/2.3″ BSI CMOS sensor, 3-axis SuperSteady Shot image stabilization, 10 frames per second continuous shooting speed, Full HD 1080/60p with dual record of stills and movies. The Camera also features Wi-Fi Connectivity, 400 shots-per-charge battery life and available at $450.

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Sony HX50

Sony 4K cameras at 2013 NAB Show


Sony shows two 4k prototype cameras at the 2013 NAB show, the cameras specification is not available yet but On of the prototypes design look similar to Canon EOS 1D-C.

source – engadget.com

Sony press conference on 7th April 2013

Sony Hybrid SLTSony is fully prepared to announce new camcorders on April 7th at 2:30pm Las Vegas local time (PST), No news available about NEX 7n, Sony is expected to announce NEX 7n/r, Sony NEX-F3R and Sony NEX-9(Full Frame) in 2013. We will update you soon as we get any new information.

 source-sonyalpharumors

Sony dual half-mirror patent

Sony new patentSony doing excellent move to make Alpha series more versatile, Sony patent for half-mirror with OVF, more details below

  • Patent Publication No. 2013-50630
    • 2013.3.14 Release Date
    • Filing date 2011.8.31
  • Blackout
    • SLR mirror-up is done during the exposure, the image is dark OVF
    • During exposure and camera with Live View, the imaging device during configuration changes, rear LCD and EVF updates will no longer be
  • Sony patents
    • Half mirror having
      • The first transmitted light imaging device is guided to the
      • The reflected light is directed to the viewfinder
    • Also in the viewfinder half mirror with a
      • The other beam is guided to the AF sensor
      • The other one of the second optical imaging device is directed to
    • The first and second imaging device are independent for the black-out does not occur
      • One of the imaging device is busy when, and otherimaging element may be used
      • Within the viewfinder second imaging device may only be used as EVF

via-egami

Sony NEX 7n Rumored Specification, Coming on April 2013

Sony NEX 7n New CameraSony NEX7n may be announced on April 2013 according to latest rumors, the camera will feature advance Hybrid AF,touch screen and WiFi but No in-built GPS.

Sony NEX 7n Major Specification

  •   New 24 Megapixel APS-C sensor with better dynamic range
  •   3, 8 Million dot EVF
  •   touchscreen
  •   Hybrid Contrast and Phase Detection AF
  •   Tri Navi design reviewed
  •   Focus Peaking will be much improved with choice of colors
  •   Wifi, but no GPS on board.
  •   Same size and form factor of the current NEX-7 but with a minor redesign

we will update you soon as we get any new information.

source-SAR

Sony Full Frame Mirrorless Lens Patent

Sony new patent surfaced over the web – Zoom Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless camera, See the details below

Patent Publication No. 2013-37105
2013.2.21 Release Date
2011.8.5 filing date
Example 1
Focal length f = 1.00 – 3.62mm (57.1-207.2mm equivalent APS-C, 87.0-314.8mm equivalent full-size)
Fno 4.64 -. 6.49
Half angle of view ω = 13.95 – 3.92 °
BF 0.320 – 0.929mm (18.3-53.1mm equivalent APS-C, 27.8-80.8mm equivalent full-size)
13 pictures in 9 groups lens configuration
Two four-sided aspherical
3 ED glass sheets

More Full Frame Mirrorless Patent from Sony – Just few days ago japanese patent hunting website – Egami spotted the first Sony patent 35mm f/1.8 E-mount lens for the future Full Frame system.

Patent Details
Focal length f = 35.81
Fno. = 1.85
Half angle of view ω = 30.78 °
Image height Y = 21.6mm
Mod β = -0.25
Eight lens elements in 7 groups configuration
Two three-sided aspherical
1 ED glass sheet

Aptina Enters into Patent License Agreement with Sony

For those who don’t know AptinaToday Aptina is one of the major rising brand in sensor manfecturing, Nikon 1 series camera uses sensor made by Aptina, According to latest news release issued today via businesswire, Aptina announced that it has signed a patent cross-license agreement with Sony, which provides each company with access to the other’s patent portfolio.

Press Release
SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aptina today announced that it has signed a patent cross-license agreement with Sony, which provides each company with access to the other’s patent portfolio.

Aptina and Sony have built industry leading patent portfolios that include seminal image sensor patents covering image capture and processing methods. These technologies are fundamental to the world’s growing image sensor industry, with sales of over two billion units annually, and found in almost every consumer electronics device including smart phones, automobiles, tablets, televisions, gaming platforms, medical equipment and digital cameras.

This cross-license agreement enables these two innovation leaders to operate freely and use each other’s patented inventions to advance the pace of development for cameras and other imaging applications. The cooperation fostered by the cross-license reinforces the ability of both companies to provide compelling imaging solutions to their customers.

“Patents and innovation are a critical component of Aptina’s strategy, and Aptina’s patent portfolio is the largest and strongest in the image sensor industry,” said Bob Gove, President and CTO of Aptina. “We believe that this powerful blend will advance technology to realize our goal of enabling consumers to capture beautiful images and visual information.”

Aptina, the foundational CMOS imaging company, began within Micron Technology in 2001 with acquisitions of early CMOS imaging companies Photobit and then Avago Technologies’ image sensor business. Aptina became an independent company in 2009. Aptina delivers advanced CMOS imaging solutions to all major imaging markets and is the leading supplier in many markets including the rapidly growing automotive market.