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Sony Hybrid Alpha-NEX Mount Camera Coming in 2012

Sony may announce rangefinder style Full-Frame Alpha in 2012, The Full-Frame Alpha will have hybrid mount, compatible E-mount lenses, See what Sony and others are planning for 2012
Sony Hybrid DSLR

Alpha mount camera with built-in compatible E-mount (no-external adapter needed!). Current NEX lenses will work in “crop mode”.

  • Full Frame sensor.
  • NEX-7 alike design, just a bit bigger.
  • Built-in new generation OLED viewfinder
  • global shutter

News src – SAR

Sony NEX 7 - Best APS-C Sensor camera from Sony

The test result of DxOMark lab says the Sony NEX 7 is the best APS-C Sensor camera from Sony. Sony A77, Sony A65 and NEX 7 shares same sensor, but we know that NEX 7 is a mirrorless camera and that makes all the difference, because it doesn’t have to contend with mirror-related light loss. Let’s take a look at how it fares against different kinds of cameras, starting with its Sony SLT relatives.

See the full news at DxOMark Lab

Top Ten Best APS-C Sensor camera according to DxOMark Lab,

Camera Sensor Score
Pentax K-5

82

Sony NEX-7

81

Nikon D7000

80

Sony Alpha 580

80

Nikon D5100

80

Sony SLT Alpha 77

78

Sony NEX-5N

77

Sony SLT Alpha 65

74

Sony SLT Alpha 35

74

Sony SLT Alpha 55

73

New Lenses coming with Sony A9x

Sony Alpha DSLRSWith Sony A9x new lenses are also coming according to sonyalpharumors SAR, So in the upcoming Spring of 2012 we may see New Sony A9X with 500mm f/4 G lens, Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 SSM lens and many more (see the list below)

list of possible lenses:
14mm Distagon f/2.8
28mm Distagon f/2
35mm Distagon f/1.4
70-200mm f/2.8 G SSM
200mm ApoSonnar f/2
200 f/4.0 G macro SSM
100-400 f/2.8 G SSM

Sony Full Frame Camera With 36 Megapixel Sensor

Sony Fullframe camera A99Nikon D800 is coming with 36 Megapixel on Oct 26, and Nikon D4 is coming on Feb 2012 with 18 Megapixel sensor, see more here (Nikon D800 and D4 rumor update), According to SonyAlphaRumor Sony may use the Nikon D800 sensor(made by sony) in its upcoming Alpha99 / A99 Fullframe camera. The exact release date has not been chosen yet but there is a huge pressure to release it as soon as possible. Compared to the Nikon D800 the Sony A99 will have slightly different specs and a lower price.

Well in my view to beat Sony NEX 5N low light performance, Sony should use Nikon D4(Upcoming) 18 Megapixel Sensor in its A99 camera.

Sony A77 Recommended Lenses

Sony A77 Recommended lenses, we have sorted out budget to high performance lenses, selecting a lens depend on what type of images you want to take, read the article below and find out the best lenses available for your Sony SLT A77.

Recommended all purpose lens

Sony SAL18250 Alpha DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Recommended 18-250mm lens for Sony A77
This lens will prove more better compared to your 18-55mm kit lens, the 18-250mm provides extra zoom capability and best for travel purpose, the 18-250mm lens gives you a better option compared to buying a Sony Alpha camera with 18-55mm kit lens and 55-200mm.
Buy 18-250mm Alpha DT Lens Amazon USA || Amazon UK


SAL2470Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SSM (Highly Recommended – Best general purpose lens)
Sony 24 -70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss lens for Sony A77
The 24-70mm F2.8 lens is made by Carl Zeiss features excellent image quality, focuses quietly and very fast  due to SSM (Super Sonic Wave Motor).  Mounted on the Sony a (alpha) DSLR A77 camera, it provides  36-105mm focal length.
Buy 24-70mm f/2.8 SSM Lens from Amazon USA || Amazon UK


Recommended Portrait lenses

Sony 50mm f/1.8 SAM DT Lens (Budget Portrait lens)
sony 50mm F1.8 Portrait Lens for Sony A77
Sony 50mm F1.8 is a budget portrait lens, the 50mm F1.8 lens provides Smooth bokeh and sharp images,  the 50mm F1.8 lens and Sony Alpha In camera image stabilization helps you to get sharp and clear images even in low light situation.
Buy Sony 50mm F1.8 Lens from Amazon USA || Amazon UK


Sony 50mm f/1.4 Lens (Best Portrait lens- Highly Recommended)
Sony portrait lens for A77
Yes you can spend some extra money to get the ultimate image quality in your portrait shots, The 50mm F1.4 lens produces smooth blurred background and sharp images, The 50mm F1.4 is pricy but a perfect lens.
Buy Sony 50mm f/1.4 Lens from Amazon USA || Amazon UK


Recommended Zoom Lens

Sony 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM DT (Budget Zoom Lens)
Sony 55-250mm Zoom Lens for Sony A77
Recommended for entry level shooters, 55-200mm have built-in Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) and features ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass to reduce chromatic aberration at telephoto extension.
Buy Sony 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM DT from Amazon USA || Amazon UK


Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens (Budget Zoom Lens)
Zoom lenses for Sony A77
The 75-300mm features very less distortion and provides extra zoom range compared to 55-200mm, SONY 75-300mm Telephoto lens is priced well and will provide excellent performance.
Buy Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Lens from Amazon USA || Amazon UK


Sony SAL70300G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SSM ED G-Series (Best Zoom Lens – Highly Recommended)
Sony 300mm G Lens for Sony A77 DSLRThe Sony 70-300mm G lens picture quality is matchless, the lens is more sharp and clear at the long zoom ends compared to previous Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens, the 70-300mm G lens feels more solid in hand and focusing is fast and quiet, With 70-300mm G lens you get excellent image quality, nice blurred background and closer focusing distance.
Buy Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SSM ED G Lens from Amazon USA || Amazon UK


For Action, Sports and Wild-Life Photography

For action and sports you can also use the Sony SAL70300G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SSM ED G-Serie zoom lens (see recommended zoom lens )

SAL70200G 70-200mm f/2.8 G SSM (Highly Recommended)
Sony Zoom Lens With Fixed aperture For A77
The SAL 70-200mm f/2.8 is a fixed aperture lens and features Super Sonic wave Motor (SSM) for fast auto focus, the fixed f2.8 aperture which allows faster exposures for action shots, the Weight of the lens is 1340g and price approx $2000, Highly Recommended for Action, Sports and Portrait Photography.
Buy 70-200mm F2.8 Lens from Amazon USA || Amazon UK


Sony SAL70400G 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Lens (Highly Recommended)
Sony 70 400 for sony a77
The longest Tele-Photo Zoon lens available for Sony Alpha Full-Frame and APS-C camera, the image quality is excellent and SSM focusing, superb optics and great build. Highly Recommended for Action and  Sports Photography.
Buy Sony 70-400mm Lens from Amazon USA || Amazon UK


For Macro Photography

Sony SAL30M28 DT 30mm f/2.8 SAM Macro (budget lens)
Sony 30mm Macro Lens for Sony A77The 30mm affordable macro lens from Sony , the 30mm lens features closest focusing distance of just under 13cm and made for (APS-C) cropped sensor bodies,  Images are clear and nice color contrast, Recommended budget lens for macro photography.
Buy 30mm F2.8 Lens from Amazon USA || Amazon UK

Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens (Highly Recommended Macro Lens)
Sony 50mm Macro Lens for Sony A77
The 50mm lens allows you to capture details with super clarity, Mounted on the Sony a (alpha) ASP-C DSLR (like A77, A65 or A35) camera, this lens provides a 75mm focal length, a good distance and can be used as a midrange telephoto lens.
Buy Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens from Amazon USA || Amazon UK


Sony SAL100M28 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens(Highly Recommended Macro Lens)
Sony 100mm Macro Lens for Sony A77
Almost same image quality as 50mm F2.8 but you get more distance and the out-of-focus effects of 100mm lens is awesome, works on both Full-Fame and APS-C DSLRs. Mounted on the Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100, A65, A35, A77 camera, it provides a 150mm focal length.
Buy Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens from Amazon USA || Amazon UK

Sony A77 and A65 New Firmware Update Coming Soon

sony a77 firmware updateSony A77 and Sony A65 firmware update are coming soon, Sony Taiwan (google translated) announced that new firmware update for A77 and A65 coming on mid-October 2011 with the following improvments

1 Macro-head flash support group] [HVL-MT24AM control functions.
2 To improve the response time
– Switching LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder of the reaction time
– Reaction time before and after the control dial
– Fn function key control
3. Other functional improvements

We hope the other functional improvements should resolve the Sony A77 Firmware Problem (V1.02)


See more – Sony A65 vs Canon T3i / 600D vs Nikon D5100
news src – sony alpha rumors

Sony A77 Firmware Problem

Sont A77 Firmware ProblemMany people across the globe reported that Sony A77 Firmware V1.02 contains lots of Bugs, Here are some of the most common signs that you may have a A77 with Firmware V1.02

  • Problem with AF point, The AF points of A77 disappear suddenly, to bring back the AF point back remove battery and restart the camera
  • Sony A77 take more than 3 to 10 sec to shutdown completely.
  • Problem in Aperture and Shutter setting, need to remove battery and restart the camera.
  • Problem with electronic level, displayed at top part of the LCD. Need to restart the camera to back to normal position.
  • Sony A77 hangs at 10fps mode, need to remove battery and restart the camera.

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According to SonyAlphRumors new Bionz processors are main the cause of problem

Alpha a77 has a revised set of new Bionz processors but the Firmware updates were for the older processors….There will be a major update to the firmware as soon as full testing is completed. This is going to delay US and Canada Distribution.