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Sony looks set to unveil the A7 IV mirrorless camera on October 21st Sony has teased the launch of a new Alpha camera on October 21st at 10AM ET, and judging from the YouTube metadata, it appears to be the long-awaited full-frame A7 IV mirrorless model, DPReview has reported. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/sony-is-announcing-a-new-camera-on-october-21st-likely-the-a-7-iv-085021205.html

Sony a1: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Sony Netherlands gave me a Sony a1 for a review. During two weeks, I dove into this amazing camera, learning about all the things that make the Sony a1 the top of the Alpha line-up. I shot a lot of pictures and learned a lot of things about this camera. These are my thoughts. Continue Reading . . . https://fstoppers.com/reviews/sony-a1-good-bad-and-ugly-565470

The PS5 now has a YouTube TV app The PlayStation 5 now has a YouTube TV app, arriving more than six months after the console launched. That means anyone lucky enough to actually buy Sony’s latest console now has another way to watch live TV on it, as first spotted by Android Police. YouTube TV costs $64. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/6/22422812/ps5-youtube-tv-roku-sony-playstation-5-app-streaming

Sony has sold 7.8 million PS5 consoles to date Sony has sold 7.8 million PlayStation 5 consoles since its launch last year, the company says in its latest earnings report. The number of PlayStation Plus subscribers is now 47.6 million, a 14.7 percent increase year on year. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/28/22407195/sony-ps5-sales-numbers-q4-2020-earnings

Disney's new deal with Sony gets Spider-Man flicks on Disney+ Just a couple of weeks ago, Sony Pictures closed a deal with Netflix over exclusive streaming rights for its theatrical streaming releases starting in 2022 as well as catalog titles and some new originals they will team up to produce. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/sony-disney-licensing-014946942.html

Digital Photography Review The Sony a1 is one of those cameras that's become a rare breed these days. Namely, it's a camera capable of doing things that we just haven't seen before. Continue Reading . . . https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-a1-initial-review/4

Sony’s new PS5 update includes surprise improvements to HDR and 120Hz support Sony’s new PS5 software update is live right now, and includes some surprise improvements to HDR and 120Hz support. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/14/22383288/sony-ps5-update-hdr-options-120hz-pc-monitor-support-features

Sony Announces New Xperia Flagship Models With Powerful Photo & Video Capabilities New 5G Capable Models Feature World’s First Variable Smartphone Telephoto Lens with a Dual PD Sensor1, World’s First 4K HDR OLED 120Hz Refresh Rate Display2 and more Sony Xperia 1 III Sony Xperia 5 III Key Features World's first smartphone with a Variable telephoto lens paired with a Dual PD s Continue Reading . . . https://alphauniverse.com/stories/sony-announces-new-xperia-flagship-models-with-powerful-photo-and-video-capabilities/

Netflix will get exclusive streaming rights to future Sony films Netflix will get exclusive streaming rights to all of Sony’s upcoming movies, including the next installment in the Spider-Man franchise. The two companies announced a new agreement that gives the streaming giant exclusive rights to Sony’s upcoming theatrical releases beginning in 2022. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/sony-netflix-exclusive-deal-182221930.html

Watch Wednesday: How To Set Up And Use Sony's Slow & Quick Mode S&Q mode is a feature that is found across a variety of Sony Alpha cameras. It stands for Slow & Quick, and allows you to shoot timelapses and slow motion video directly in-camera. Continue Reading . . . https://alphauniverse.com/stories/watch-wednesday-how-to-set-up-and-use-sony-slow-and-quick-mode/

Sony 50mm F1.2 G Master Expands Creative Possibilities For Photographers & Filmmakers Sony Electronics Strengthens its Alpha System with the Introduction of its 60th E-Mount Lens, FE 50mm F1. Continue Reading . . . https://alphauniverse.com/stories/sony-50mm-f1-2-g-master-expands-creative-possibilities-for-photographers-and-filmmakers/

Sony is developing a live-action 'Twisted Metal' TV series The latest part of Sony's plan to turn games into TV shows and movies is a blast from the past. A live-action Twisted Metal series is in development. According to Variety, the show is an action comedy executive produced by Deadpool and Zombieland writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/twisted-metal-tv-show-sony-playstation-productions-183241886.html

VAIO Z is a pricey laptop with a '3D molded' carbon fiber body Fans of VAIO laptops may recall the flagship Z series being known for its impressive portability, until it quietly disappeared in 2017. The good news is that the Sony spinoff is now bringing this line out of retirement, thanks to a breakthrough in carbon fiber production. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/vaio-z-2021-carbon-fiber-3d-molded-laptop-103550223.html

Sony sold 4.5 million PlayStation 5 consoles last year Sony shipped 4.5 million PlayStation 5 units worldwide in 2020, as revealed by information published alongside the company’s latest earnings report. The number highlights Sony’s current ability to mass-produce the console, which has been extremely difficult to buy since its launch in November. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/3/22263821/sony-earnings-q3-2020-ps5-launch-sales

Sony Announces the a1, Its Best Mirrorless Camera to Date Sony has announced its latest full-frame mirrorless offering, the Alpha 1. Continue Reading . . . https://digital-photography-school.com/?p=202846

Sony's A1 is a $6,500 50MP camera that shoots 30fps bursts and 8K video Sony has just dropped a bomb on the camera world with the launch of the A1, its new flagship full-frame mirrorless camera with some breakthrough features. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/sony-a1-full-frame-full-frame-mirrorless-camera-154222241.html

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Sony Launches 35mm F1.4 G Master SAN DIEGO, CA – January 13, 2020 – Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the FE 35mm F1.4 GM (model SEL35F14GM) – the newest addition to its acclaimed G Master full-frame lens series– delivering first-class image quality and beautiful bokeh in a compact and lightweight design. Continue Reading . . . https://alphauniverse.com/stories/sony-launches-35mm-f1-4-g-master/

Sony promises streaming quality nearly as good as 4K Blu-ray on Bravia Core movie service Sony’s new line of Bravia XR television sets will allow customers to watch and stream movies at some of the highest quality available in the consumer market through its new Bravia Core platform, according to the company. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/11/22225768/sony-bravia-core-movie-platform-service-xr-television-quality-stream

Sony shows off its Airpeak filmmaking drone for the first time Just two months after announcing the Airpeak in a vague press release and equally mysterious video, Sony has shown off its new drone in a virtual CES 2021 presentation. The Airpeak supports Sony’s Alpha series of mirrorless cameras and uses AI to keep images steady as it flies through the sky. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/sony-airpeak-drone-flying-film-225246969.html