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Sony A77 and A65 Firmware Re-Leased!! “Sharpens Camera Responses” – Updated

Sony just re-leased Firmware Update v 1.05 for the A77 and A65 for those that are desperately awaiting!!  It looks like a really nice upgrade with special attention made to the Autofocus precision which is one of the only issu...
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Accessory Testing
Fisheye Conversion lens for 16mm E-Mount Lens

Sony Fisheye Conversion Lens and 16mm f/2.8 E-Mount Lens Combo – Sample Photos w/ 100% Crops, and 1st Impressions

Well I got the goods a few days ago and I’ve been shooting like crazy with the fisheye conversion lens (VCL-ECF1)!! I have a bunch of sample photos to share with you guys and I think you will be quite impressed with this ...
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Camera News
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Sony News – Sony Prioritizes Digital Imaging and Puts Primary Focus on Electronics!!

Good news for Sony Digital Imagining fans as Sony Is reorganizing and prioritizing things a bit. Hopefully this will result directly in more and faster production of High Demand Cameras and Lenses!! Sony took a major hit last y...
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Lens News
Sigma E-Mount 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Lens

Sigma E-Mount 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Lens – Now avalilable for Pre-Order and Sample Pics, And Other News!!

The Sigma E-Mount 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Lens  is a prime lens designed specifically for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. This 30mm lens is equivalent to a 45mm lens in 35mm format and provides a 50.7° angle of view. A very...
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Accessories
Nex-C3 and the Sony Conversion Lenses for the 16mm E-Mount lens

Sony Conversion Lenses for the 16mm E-Mount Lens, VCL-ECF1, VCL-ECU1 – Hands on Review

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Bottom Line 4.5 / 5 - Excellent
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Website News
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Website Update Notice, Possible Some Downtime

I have to update the sonyalphalab.com server due the overwhelming traffic as of late, so I apologize for any inconvenience or downtime in the process. Downtime should be minimal, but I’ve never had to move an entire WordP...
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Accessory Testing
Sony 16mm Conversion lens video

Quick Video Comparison – Sony 16mm E-Mount and the Conversion lenses

I put together a quick video using the Sony Nex-5n and the 16mm f/2.8 lens to show you what happens when your add on the conversion lenses. I mounted them on the 16mm lens while recording so you can see exactly what they do! Th...
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Mirrorless Camera Testing
Naked Nex-7

Naked Sony Nex-7!! Opened Up so you can see the Guts of the Nex-7!! – Updated with HD Video Footage!!

Had a little down time on Saturday and ended up taking apart my Nex-7 with a friend of mine and Michel, to see what it looks like inside. It’s pretty amazing to say the least how they fit all that technology into such a s...
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Camera News
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Sony NEX-7 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the Nex-7 vs the OM-D E-M5 and I figured I put together a little comparison article for those of you on the fence Both of these cameras have very appetizing specs, but they are d...
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Camera News
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera

Updated: Video Hands On – The Olympus OM-D E-M5 weather-sealed Micro Four Thirds camera!! Specs, Preview, Pics

Courtesy of BHPhotoVideo.com – The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera sports the popular mirrorless technology that allows for a light and compact body. More than that, however, the OM-D E-M5 is an outstan...
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Accessory Testing
Sony Nex-5n w/ Canon 135mm f/2 L Lens using Fotodiox lens adapter

Sony Nex-5n, Fotodiox Lens Adapter, Canon EF 135mm f/2 L Lens – Sample Photos

In this article I used the Fotodiox EF to E-Mount Lens Adapter, the Sony Nex-5n and my Canon 135mm f/2 L Lens!! I’ve been using the Sony Nex-5n like crazy the past few days testing out the wide angle conversion lens, but ...
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Tri-Pods
Joby Gorillapod SLR Zoom Tabletop Tripod w/ BH1-01EN Ballhead

Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tri-pod w/ Ballhead Review

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Bottom Line 5 / 5 - Incredible
Must Have For Nex Style Cameras!!
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Camera News
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Sony Announces the Alpha 57 to replace A55!! Poll for SAL Readers – Updated “Hands on Exclusive Video”

Sony announces the A57 SLT powerhouse for those serious photography enthusiasts looking for a bit more power. Being the successor to the A55, the A57 shares few similarities other than the 16mp sensor resolution.  Sony really ...
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Camera Previews
GoPro HD HERO2

GoPro HD Hero2 – Killer Sample Footage and Some Product Shots!

I had an awesome ride this weekend with my Brother and Friend Dan!! I brought the GoPro HD Hero2 and went to town filming during the ride!! I mounted the GoPro on the front bumper, the back bumper and and inner frame rail in th...
by Jay
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Accessory Previews
Sony Fisheye and Wide angle Conversion lens for 16mm f/2.8 E-Mount lens

Some New Toys Arrived!! Sony Nex-5n, Sony Nex-C3, and the Sony 16mm f/2.8 lens with the Fisheye and Wideangle Converter Lenses

I’m really excited to play with these new toys! The Sony 16mm Lens I have already tested and reviewed, but I was not able to get the two converter lenses and the 16mm lens together until now Not only that, but I got both ...
by Jay
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Mirrorless Camera Reviews
Nex-7

Sony Nex-7 Mirrorless Cameral Review

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Bottom Line 4.5 / 5 - Excellent
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Samsung NX300 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 20-50mm F/3.5-5.6 ED II Lens
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Newborn Portraits – On Location Studio Photography Tutorial!!
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