Sony Launches RX0 II, The World’s Smallest and Lightest Premium Ultra-Compact Camera

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 25, 2019


Sony RX0II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony Launches RX0 II, the World’s Smallest and Lightest Premium Ultra-compact Camera
• Superb image quality delivered by 1.0-type stacked 15.3MP image sensor condensed into waterproof, rugged, highly compact body
• Featuring ZEISS® Tessar T* 24mm F4 fixed wide-angle lens
• Movie shooting with 4K internal recording and new image stabilization solutions
• Advanced functionality for stills photography, including up to 1/32000 sec. Anti-distortion Shutter and up to 16fps continuous shooting
• Diverse range of shooting scenes enabled by waterproof 180-degree tiltable LCD panel and Clear Image Zoom
• Perfect for selfie with enhanced color reproduction, new Soft Skin Effect mode and advanced Eye AF
• Microphone jack and optional Shooting Grip (VCT-SGR1) delivers minimal and ideal Vlog shooting solution
• Multi-camera solution that enables creative video expression from various viewpoints

SAN DIEGO — March 25, 2019 — Sony Electronics Inc. today introduced an exciting new addition to its highly popular compact camera line-up with the launch of the world’s smallest and lightest premium compact camera, the RX0 II (model DSC-RX0M2). Building upon the waterproof/dustproofii, shockproof, crushproof and ultra-compact qualities of the original RX0, the new model now offers internal 4K recording, an adjustable LCD screen that tilts upward 180 degrees and downward 90 degrees and that even works underwater,ii and new image stabilization solutions for video recording.

At the heart of the RX0 II sits a 1.0-type stacked 15.3-megapixeli Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor and an advanced BIONZ X™ image processing engine that offer enhanced color reproduction, including beautiful skin tones. This power packed combination has beenoptimized to deliver lightning fast performance and exquisite image quality for both stills and movie shooting across a wide sensitivity range of ISO 80-12800. The ZEISS® Tessar T* 24mmiii F4.0 fixed wide-angle lens has a shortened minimum focusing distance of 20cm, making it perfect for selfies or table-top photos. Read More »

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Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AF Pre-Orders Begin

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 25, 2019


The Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AF is now available for pre-order at Adorama.

 

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Deal Zone: Significant SLR MAGIC Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE Savings Today Only

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 25, 2019


B&H Photos has the SLR MAGIC Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE significantly discounted today only. If you are looking for a high-value Cine lens than this might be what you were looking for.

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Sony Imaging Edge Mobile and Transfer & Tagging Add-on Release

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 25, 2019

What’s New

・PlayMemories Mobile has been renewed as Imaging Edge Mobile.
・You can continue using existing features/functions with Imaging Edge Mobile.
・Support image/video transfers and remote shooting.

Transfer Images from a Camera to a Smartphone

・You can transfer images/videos.
・After transferring, you can immediately share your high quality images on social networks or through email.

Remote Shooting of a Camera using a Smartphone

・You can capture photos/videos remotely while checking the live view of a camera on a smartphone. *1
This is convenient for capturing night views or water flowing scenes which need long-exposure, or macro shooting in which you need to avoid to directly touch the camera.
*1 Models that support PlayMemories Camera Apps can use this feature by installing “Smart Remote Control” (in-camera app) on your camera in advance.
https://www.sony.net/pmca/

Record Location Information

・With cameras that have a location information linkage function, the location information acquired by the smartphone can be added to the captured image in your camera.
For supported models and detailed operation methods, see the support page.
・Even with cameras that do not have a location information linkage function, it is possible to add location information acquired by your smartphone to the photos saved on your smartphone during remote shooting.

Notes

・Supported operating systems: iOS11.4-12.1 / Android 6.0 to 9.0
・This app is not guaranteed to work with all smartphones/tablets.
・Features/Functions available for this app vary depending on the camera you are using.
・For supported models and information on features/functions, see the support page below.

Imaging Edge Preview on iTunes and GooglePlay.
Transfer & Tagging Add-on Preview on iTunes and GooglePlay.

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Sony a9 Firmware Version 5.0 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 25, 2019


Sony a9 Gains Powerful New Autofocus Capabilities and More Through Software Version 5.0 Update
Sony’s industry-leading a9 camera has received a significant software update that brings AI-driven autofocus capabilities to its award-winning autofocus (AF) system, improves image quality, and introduces a range of customer-requested workflow improvements. Read More »

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Sony Savings Sunday: Now With Samyang Savings

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 24, 2019


B&H Photo is running their trade-in event where you can receive up to a $500 trade-in bonus towards select cameras & lenses.

Amazon still has some very good discounts on leather Vi Vante goods. You can find a list of all their products here. Just make sure you click the coupon button when orders to get the savings applied at checkout.

Body Specials
Sony Alpha a9 w 100-400mm
Sony Alpha a9 w 24-70mm f/2.8
Sony Alpha a7 II w FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 

Sony Alpha a9 w Hard Drive and Bag
Sony Alpha a7R II w Professional Kit
Sony Alpha a7S II w Storage Kit
Sony Alpha a7 II w Accessories

Sony Alpha a6500 w 18-135mm and Accessories
Sony Alpha a6300 w 18-135mm and Accessories

Sony Alpha a6000 w 16-50mm, 55-210mm and Accessories

Sony Alpha a6300 w 16-50mm and Accessories
Sony Alpha a6000 w 16-50mm and Accessories
Sony Alpha a5100 w 16-50mm and Accessories

Sony Alpha a6500 w Accessories
Sony Alpha a6300 w Accessories
Sony Alpha a6000 w Accessories
Sony Alpha a5100 w Accessories

Sony FE Lens Savings
Sony 16mm Fisheye Conversion Lens for FE 28mm f/2 (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony 21mm Ultra-Wide Conversion Lens for FE 28mm f/2 (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 28mm f/2 (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA(Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

APS-C NEX E-Mount Lenses
Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 20mm f/2.8Sony E 20mm f/2.8 (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 16mm f/2.8 (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS (Save $25): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE (Save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE (Save $130): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE (Save $269): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE (Save $250): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Other Samyang Discounts: B&H Photo / Adorama

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