Posts Tagged ‘hot’
 

 
Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

Three New “Best in Class” Cyber-shot Cameras!! The WX300, HX300, and TX30!!

Sony introduces three new “Best in Class” Cyber-shot™ digital cameras including the WX300, HX300 and TX30!! The Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 is a very slim and totally pocket-able. It looks really similar the pro grade an...
by Jay
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New Sony A-Mount Lenses!!

Three New Alpha Lenses and New Standard Flash for Nex-6 Cameras!!

Sony announces three new Alpha A-mount lenses (SAL70400G2, SAL50F14Z, SAL18552), a new standard flash unit (HVL-F20M), and new wired remote cable (RM-VP1). Starting with the new Sony 70-400mm lens, we basically have a complete...
by Jay
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Couple at Sunset

Location Portraiture | Adding People to your Landscape Photography

One thing I enjoy as a full-time photographer is getting out of the studio to take Location Portraits. An easy way to think about cool location portraits is that you’re Adding People to a Landscape Photograph. In my last...
by Monico
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Q & A with Jay - Episode #1

Question & Answer with Jay – Episode #1

In this very first Episode of Question and Answer with Jay, I’m going to answer a few very good, yet common Sony questions I get on a regular basis. I decided to go for the video format (YouTube), for this new series as i...
by Jay
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It loves to boogie!

Sony SLT-A99: It Loves the Night Life

Yes, it loves to boogie! I bought my Sony SLT-A99 late last year. I got it as a kit with the Sony 24-70 f/2.8 CZ Vario-Sonnar T* lens and, let me tell you, it cost a pretty penny. It remains the most expensive camera kit I̵...
by Alan
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hoocap-3

Most Popular Accessories for the Sony Nex Camera System!!

I’ve found more and more cool Accessories for the Sony Nex Camera System lately, so I decided to put an article together on the subject I also get lots of questions about batteries, filters, cases, camera bags, tri-pods, ...
by Jay
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Sony DSC-RX100

Sony DSC-RX100: A Camera for the Real World

A few months ago, Jason finished his review of the Sony DSC-RX100 and published it here. It’s an excellent long-term, all-round review and I have no intention of trying to best or recreate it. It was that very review that...
by Alan
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Sony Alpha and Nex Camera Firmware Update

New Firmware Updates for Sony Alpha and Nex Cameras!!

Huge New Firmware Updates for Sony Alpha and Nex Cameras including the SLT-A77, SLT-A65, SLT- A57, SLT-A37, Nex-6, Nex-6, Nex-5r, Nex-5n, and Nex-f3!!  In this article I’m going to give you all the direct links to the la...
by Jay
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Civil Twilight on the Lake

More Tips for Improving Your Landscape and Travel Photography

In my last article for Sony Alpha Lab I shared some of my thoughts on landscape photography and I also shared a Lightroom trick I use to make your skies look a deeper color of blue. In this article I’ll be sharing a few m...
by Monico
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e-mount-60mm

Sigma announces Three New Sony E-Mount Lenses!!

Sigma corporation with it’s new Global Vision announced Three New Sony E-Mount Lenses Today!! Sigma decided to update their existing 19mm and 30mm f/2.8 EX DN lenses with a newer, cleaner design, and come out with a all N...
by Jay
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Newborn Portrait Photography and Set-up

Newborn Portraits – On Location Studio Photography Tutorial!!

I often get the question?? How do I take better Newborn Portraits On Location at the family’s house?? What is the best way to do it? Portable Studio Options?? In this article I will go over all of this, as Michele and I j...
by Jay
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New Sony E-Mount Lenses

Sony News – Two New E-Mount Lenses, 20mm Pancake Lens and PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Power Zoom lens

Sony just announced two new E-Mount lenses for the Sony Nex Camera system!! A E-mount 20mm F2.8 ‘pancake’ wide angle lens and the E-mount PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Power Zoom lens!! The new wide angle 20mm f/2.8 lens (SEL20...
by Jay
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Minolta MC Rokkor 58mm f/1.4 Lens

Sony Nex-6 w/ Minolta MC 58mm f/1.4 Lens – Sample Photos, Website News

I recently purchased the Minolta MC 58mm f/1.4 Lens on Ebay, and in this article I’m going to show you some high res sample photos using the Sony Nex-6 and RainbowImaging lens Adapter!! I’m loving these old school l...
by Jay
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Aperture 3 for Apple

Developing Nex-6 Raw Files with Aperture for Apple – Requested Tutorial!!

In this Aperture Tutorial for Apple I will go over How To Develop Sony Nex-6 Raw files using an assortment of adjustments and various techniques. Aperture is very powerful photography software that allows for editing and manage...
by Jay
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RX1 Closeup

Sony DSC-RX1 Full Frame Cyber-shot User Report: Autofocus – Part 2

I have been reviewing the Sony DSC-RX1 full frame camera and in this User Report I will be sharing my experiences using my Sony DSC-RX1 related to autofocus (AF). Bear in mind, there are multiple ways to focus the Sony RX1 from...
by Sean Lancaster
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Minolta MD 50mm f/2 Lens Review

Minolta MD 50mm f/2 Lens Review Using the Sony Nex-6 and RainbowImaging Lens Adapter

In this relatively quick review of the Minolta MD 50mm f/2 lens, I use the Sony Nex-6 with a RaindbowImaging lens adapter, and put the lens through a serious real world photography workout!! The Minolta MD 50mm f/2 lens is an o...
by Jay
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