First Impressions: Sony NEX F3

by Chris Gampat on May 17, 2012

The Sony NEX F3 has been leaked across the internet before when someone accidentally published their story. Images of the camera spilled out across the web. Well believe it or not, the camera is real. And we’ve known about it for quite a while and also were able to get our hands on it for some play time.

So how did it perform?

Editor’s Note: Don’t call this a review at all. However, Sony has told us that the image quality that we got from the units at the event was final, though the camera’s firmware was not.

UPDATE: The NEX F3 is available at B&H Photo in Silver and Black

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First Impressions: Sony A37 DSLR

by Chris Gampat on May 17, 2012

Sony’s A35 is today being replaced with the A37 DSLR. Being their new entry-level kid, it also sports many features that make it seem very entry level, but also make it extremely versatile for different types of users. Due to just how much power is really packed into here, it could very well win over the hearts of various Nikon and Canon users.

Take a look at how our hands on experience with the Sony A37 went.

Editor’s Note: Don’t call this a review at all. However, Sony has told us that the image quality that we got from the units at the event was final, though the camera’s firmware was not.

Update: B&H Photo has the A37 listed with the 18-135mm and 18-55mm lenses.

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First Impressions: The Sony A37 in Santa Monica

by Peter Walkowiak on May 17, 2012

There is something special brewing with Sony. If you haven’t looked or if you are only paying attention to the big two (Nikon and Canon) then you should take a look at what I have to say.

Sony is a big name in electronics but is only a rising star in the camera market. They aren’t putting their feet up and relaxing, they are making big moves and just doing some honest listening to what their customers want.

With an introduction like that you are probably expecting me to spill the beans on some unreleased full frame camera goodness but this is quite the opposite. I am here to talk about the brand new entry level camera from Sony, the A37. I had a few hours with Sony’s new release and I wanted to share with you my honest opinion on it. [click to continue…]

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First Impressions: The Sony NEX-F3 in Santa Monica

by Peter Walkowiak on May 17, 2012

I was honored that Sony let me join them in Santa Monica to be a part of the release of their new cameras. Here are my first impressions and overall states on what I deem as the most important features of the camera. [click to continue…]

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Lomography is a company who is keeping the analog lifestyle alive. Today they announced that they are bringing back 110 film starting with a limited run of 5000 units. Lomography is calling their first 110 film Orca and it will be ISO 100 black and white film. [click to continue…]

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Review: Leica 21mm f/3.4 Super Elmar M Lens

by Andy Hendriksen on May 16, 2012

The Leica 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit ASPH was, for a long time, one of the best ways to get into a super wide angle lens for your Leica M system, but in June 2011, Leica announced a replacement for the aging Elmarit: the new 21mm f/3.4 Super Elmar. I’ve been testing it for a couple weeks now with a Leica M9-P, and I think it’s fantastic.

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