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Sony Unveil Concept Compact Alpha Camera at PMA 2010

Ultra Compact Sony Alpha

With major manufacturers showcasing their very latest gadgets at the PMA 2010 (Photo Marketing Association Show) industry commentators were keen to see what Sony would bring to the party. Arguably Sony did not disappoint when they showed a range of new camera models including an Alpha compact DSLR style camera with interchangeable lenses.

The concept camera, at this stage was a mock up device that should bridge the gap between compact cameras and DSLRs. In terms of the technology contained within this ultra compact Alpha, the Sony camera boasts an APS- size sensor incorporating the fantastic Exmor R low-light functionality. As well as this sensor it is believed that this new camera will also have the ability to capture video in high definition utilising the AVCHD format. Read the rest of this entry »

The Ultimate in DSLR’s – Sony A500 and A550 Alpha Product Feature

Sony Alpha DSLR Cameras

Both the Sony A500 and Sony A550 certainty pack a punch in the world of DSLR’s, both are available on the market currently and offer a vast array of specs – so what sets the two intermediate level DSLR’s apart from one another, I attempt to provide an insight…

Both the Sony A500 and Sony A550 form part of the A5 series of Sony DSLR cameras, the Sony A550 being the pricer & slightly more technical of the two counterparts. Visually, and almost technically they offer the same to the user experience – solid, with good handling, packed full of features. Paramount to both include the EXMOR CMOS sensor with Bionz Processor meaning the user can photograph away in low light environments and combined with an ISO range of 200-12800 both DSLR’s deliver high resolution images. Read the rest of this entry »