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Significant Sony FX3A, FX30, FX6, FR7 Cinema Cameras Price Increase Announced in Japan

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 23, 2026

Sony Japan announced a significant price increase for several cameras: Model Product Old Price New Price Increase % Increase ILME-FX3A FX3A body ¥581,900 ¥693,000 ¥111,100 19.1% ILME-FX6V FX6 body ¥935,000 ¥1,045,000 ¥110,000 11.8% ILME-FX6VK FX6 + 24-105mm ¥1,089,000 ¥1,215,500 ¥126,500 11.6% ILME-FR7 FR7 PTZ cinema ¥1,430,000 ¥1,622,500 ¥192,500 13.5% ILME-FR7K FR7 + 28-135mm ¥1,727,000 ¥1,972,300 […]

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Sony FX5 Shipment Postponed Due To Production Issues In Japan

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 20, 2026

Sony FX5:  B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Notice of postponement of release for the professional camcorder “FX5” and related accessories. Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products. Regarding the professional camcorder “FX5,” which was announced as having a release date of “August 21, 2026 (Friday)” in the press release on July 22, 2026 (Wednesday), we regret to […]

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Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC Agreed to Establish Joint Venture for Next-Generation Image Sensors

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 19, 2026

Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC Agreed to Establish Joint Venture for Next-Generation Image Sensors Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (“Sony”) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (“TSMC”) (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced the execution of a legally binding definitive agreement for the establishment of Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation as a joint venture (“JV”) in […]

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Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Release LOFIC-Equipped CMOS Image Sensor for Mobile Applications with 100 dB

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 20, 2026

Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Release LOFIC-Equipped CMOS Image Sensor for Mobile Applications with 100 dB Dynamic Range and Low Power Consumption Delivering power saving, high-image quality 4K shooting and improved night view and outdoor imaging performance Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) today announced the upcoming release of the LYTIA L910, an approximately 50-effective megapixel*1 image sensor […]

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Sony Won Camera Grand Prix 2026 Camera and Lens of The Year

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 20, 2026

Sony a7V: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Reasons for choice The Sony α7 V achieves both advanced processing power and low power consumption thanks to its next-generation “BIONZ XR2” engine, which integrates an AI processing unit. Equipped with a partially stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor, it boasts a wide dynamic range of up to approximately 16 stops and enables […]

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MAP Camera 2026 April Rankings – Fujifilm Takes 1st, 9th, and 10th

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 9, 2026

Sony took MAP Cameras’ top sales spot and 9th/10th in April, followed by Fujifilm holding 4 spots, Canon holding one spot, and Nikon being absent. New Digital Camera Ranking for April Rank Manufacturer Product name category 1st place SONY α7V Mirrorless camera 2nd place FUJIFILM X100VI Compact digital camera 3rd place FUJIFILM X-T30 III Mirrorless […]

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