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Sony has officially launched ZV-1 Vlog Camera in India at a price of Rs 77,990 MRP. It will be available for an offer price of Rs 67,990 on the launch day on Aug 6th online on Amazon.in. This is one of the many new products launching on Amazon.in part of their 2-day Amazon Prime Day 2020 Sale.  Sony ZV-1 is the first camera from the Japanese giants to feature a flip-out screen. Even the high-end Sony Alpha A7 and A9 series do not have a flip-out screen. This is also the first camera from Sony made specially for Vloggers.  It has a lot in common with the RX100 series of cameras. It comes with a 1-inch sensor, which is a much bigger sensor than what you get in an Android smartphone. So low light performance, sharpness, and depth of field wide open would be much better than your normal smartphone when shooting videos. Since this has Sony's fantastic 1-inch sensor, you can also take some great photos with it.  Sony has also implemented this camera with Product Showc...

Sony has just launched ZV-1 , a camera made specially for vloggers and video shooters. It has similar specs and build as the Sony's own RX100 series of cameras.  Specs-wise, ZV-1 is almost the same as the  DSC-RX100M5A.   Check out the specs comparisons, differences, pros, and cons below. What's common? 1 inch stacked CMOS sensor Same battery Eye-AF feature ( older RX100 variants do not support this ) 4K @ 30fps maximum  ND Filter ( latest RX100 models do not have this, but older ones do ) Steadyshot  Sony ZV-1 comes with a flip-out, fully articulating screen which is not seen on any RX100 or Sony Alpha series cameras. There is also an MI ( Multi-interface ) shoe placed conveniently to the side, with which you can add a pro mic or a flash to create a more professional setup.  Sony is also introducing a product showcase Autofocus mode in the ZV-1. This works really well and will come in handy during unboxing videos. RX100 series do not have th...

Sony's A7S series is known for its low light Video capture and was once the go-to camera to shoot high-quality 4K videos in challenging lighting conditions. It can see in the Dark and perform better than any other similarly priced cameras in high ISO conditions. A7S2 ( ILCE-7SM2 ) has been out for a while now, and A7S3 / ILCE-7SM3 is long overdue. What's stopping Sony from bringing its flagship video-centric mirrorless camera to the market? If you look at recently launched Sony bodies like the A9 Mark 2, A7R3 Mark 4, APS-C flagship A6600, you would notice one major feature missing on all those bodies. None of these cameras can shoot 4K at 60fps. While every major camera manufacturer is launching new bodies with 60fps 4K, for some reason Sony is not able to launch one with it. It's a curious case. Maybe there is some technical issue Sony is facing with the technology they have, that is stopping them from implementing this feature.  Sony's recently launched FX...

Sony has many superzoom point and shoot cameras in their WX and HX series line-ups. Of those, DSC-WX500 and DSC-WX800 ( DSC-HX99 ) are the popular ones, that offer around 30x zoom. That's a lot of zoom to have in a camera you can carry in your pocket.  The WX800 , also know as Sony HX99 in some markets is the newer one and is also the more expensive one. It has a price tag of Rs. 32,190 in India ( $499 in the US ) . WX500 , on the other hand, has an MRP price of Rs 22,490 in India ( $347 in the US ). If you look at the specs, you would see both featuring the same 18.2MP sensor and offer a similar zoom range. So which one to buy? Is it worth buying WX800 over WX500?  Reasons to buy WX800 ( HX99 ) over WX500 | Differences RAW + Jpeg Support 4K recording  Slow-mo 120fps  Touch Focus support Slide-out Electronic View Finder Eye Auto Focus WX500 vs WX800 | Similarities 1/2.3 type Exmor R CMOS sensor 18.2 Megapixels F3.5 (W) – 6.4 (T) Apertu...

While Nikon and Canon were launching new DSLR cameras, Sony was busy concentrating all their resources on developing their Mirrorless Camera System. Sony clearly understood Mirrorless is the future and put out cameras after cameras under SonyAlpha branding. Thanks to this early vision, they got a head start in the mirrorless camera market. The Sony A6000 Mirrorless Camera with an APS-C crop sensor ( even though ship with the worst Kit lens on any camera ) became an instant hit. It was replacing two cameras - Nex 6 and Nex7. I myself bought one in 2015 and was amazed by how lightweight and easy to carry around this camera is. Sony released many more in the A6000 series after that - A6300, A6500, A6600, A6400, and A6100. All were received quite well, except the A6300 which had some severe heating issues during long 4K recording. In the Full Frame Mirrorless Market, Sony was the only manufacturer launching new cameras. Only recently Nikon, Canon and Panasonic stepped into this segmen...

Sony Alpha A6100 (  ILCE-6100L, ILCE-6100Y )- the successor to hugely popular A6000 is in stock online in India on Amazon. It comes in two kit lens combos.  ILCE-6100L ( Body + 16-50mm lens ) is price at Rs 75,990 MRP. ILCE-6100Y ( Body + 16-50mm + 55-210mm lenses ) is price at Rs 89,990 . If you already have E-mount lenses, you can get the Body Only ( ILCE-6100 ) priced at Rs 64,990 . Check out the current lowest prices for Sony A6100 in India here A6100 Lowest Prices Online in India ( Jan 2020 ) ILCE-6100L : Rs 67,990 ILCE-6100 - Body Only : Rs 57,990 ILCE-6100Y - 16–50 mm and 55–210 mm Zoom Lenses - Rs 79,990 Specs and Highlights A6100 is Sony's latest Entry-Level Mirrorless camera. It's replacing older A6000 and A5100 cameras. A6100 features a 24.2MP APS-C size sensor and takes E-mount lenses. Sony's older A-mount lenses are not compatible with A6000 series of cameras ( you can use an adapter to attach them though ). A6100 come...

Looking for a general walk around lens for your Sony E-mount Full Frame or APS-C Camera ? Sony SEL24105G E-mount Lens is on Offer on Amazon India. The Discount Lightning Deal will go live on Oct 28 at 6:24am. ( check here ) Product Name : Sony SEL24105G FE 24-105 mm F4 G OSS E-Mount Lens (Black) MRP Price : Rs 1,13,990 Current Offer Price : Rs 84,298 Check out the Current Lowest Offer Price here . SEL24105G lens is a constant F4 aperture lens which means your exposure and ISO settings do not chance as you zoom in or zoom out. 24mm on a Full Frame give a good wide angle view while the 105mm at the tele end offer a decent mid-range tele zoom. 24-105mm is often considered the first lens you should buy as it covered a good zoom range for general purpose, every day shooting.

Sony's latest flagship mirrorless camera A7R IV ILCE7RM4/B is now in stock online in India on Amazon. It is priced at Rs 2,99,990 MRP ( body only ). In the US, the price is  $3,498 . Sony A7R Mark 4 comes with top end specs. It has a new design and a bigger, deeper grip perfect for comfortable shooting for long hours. It features a 61MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and is powered by the latest gen Bionz X image processor. It also comes with a Front End LSI for faster operation. Both slots on the A7RM4 now support UHS II cards.  Like previous gen A7R models, this too feature 5 Axis image stabilization, helping the photographer to use slow shutter speeds in low light scenarios without causing blur. 4K @ 30fps is supported. S Log 3, S Log 2, HLG profiles are available out of the box for professionals to get the best quality video out of the massive mega pixel camera. There are 567 phase detection auto focus points resulting in accurate and fast auto focus even in challen...

Sony has officially announced A9 II ( Mark 2 ILCE9M2/B  ), an upgraded variant of their flagship A9 camera which was launched in 2017. The A9 Series of cameras are aimed at professional action and sports photographers and are the most expensive ones in the Sony's Mirrorless lineup.  Older A9 will still be available to purchase and recently gained some new features via a firmware update. Sony has launched the A9 Mark 2 so that professionals can have the best Sony camera to shoot Olympics 2020 in Japan.  So what has changed in the 2nd gen variant ? A9 II has the same sensor as the older A9 - so the image quality remains the same. However, the newer Bionz X processor and a newly developed Algorithm on the Mark 2 improves Auto Focus and Subject Tracking. Older A9 has one of the best Auto Focus and Tracking in the mirrorless camera world. This updated variant is gonna top even that ! Older A9 can shoot 20fps fast bursts using the electronic shutter with no black o...

According to SonyAlphaRumours , the next gen Sony Alpha A7S model will come with some impressive specs. Some of these specs are completely new to Sony Alpha line of cameras. Unlike A7 and A7R variants, A7S model is aimed at videographers and is known for it's high res video recording capabilities even in low light, high ISO scenarios. Older A7S first and second gen variants only had 12MP sensors. That's going to change with the upcoming A7S III model. According to reports, Sony A7S3 will feature a completely new Sensor with higher resolution pixels, probably more than the regular 12MP sensor we have seen on older A7S cameras. It will also feature 4K @ 120fps support which is currently not available on any mirrorless / dslr cameras made by either Sony or by it's competitors Nikon, Canon and Panasonic.  To keep the camera cool during long recording times, Sony is also equipping this upcoming model with a cooling vent. 6K @ 24fps support is expected as well, mainly bec...

Sony, unlike Canon and Nikon, love to introduce newer cameras before the previous gen models have become old enough. As a result, Sony Alpha cameras are now become abundant offering different features sets - some are affordable and good for beginners while others are tailor-made for Pro users. Sony mainly has 3 Sony Alpha cameras in the market. Full Frame, APS-C and 1 inch sensor RX Series. Sony has just launched A6100 and A6600 to the market. We already have A6000, A6300, A6400 and A6500 - all are still sold online. All cameras in the A6000 line-up are crop sensor bodies ( APS-C ) and are image quality-wise a step or two below the Full Frame Sony Alpha A7 Series of Mirrorless cameras. For Beginners - Which Sony A6000 series cameras should you buy ? The first in the series - Sony A6000 is still one of the best mirrorless cameras ever made and is without any doubt the most sold mirrorless camera in the world. Is it still good enough? If you have no plans to record 4K videos, the...

Sony A6600 and Sony A6100. These are the latest mirrorless cameras from the Japanese giants. One is aimed at professional with high end specs while the other one is targeted at a entry level, first time user audience. Sony had earlier launched A6400 - another APS-C size camera which was aimed at vloggers and offered a mic input as well as a flip up screen. Sony has also announced two new APS-C lenses - Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Lens and Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS Lens. Sony A6600 Specs and Features Basically A6600 is spec-wise same as the earlier launched A6400. The newest model feature IBIS ( in body image stabilization ) which was missing on the A6400.  Sony E Mount 24.2 MP CMOS sensor with max resolution of 6000x4000 IBIS - 5 axis, Sensor shift ISO 100 to 32000 ( extended up to 102400 ) Up to 11fps continuous shooting  Interval timer to create Timelapse 4K @ 24fps/25p/29.97p XAVC S 4:2:2 8-Bit external recording Mic and Headphone jacks Flip up scree...

Sony loves to experiment. They have made a lot of 'innovative' devices and gadgets in the past - some clicked and while some other failed. RX0 when launched, was one such device. Until that point all rugged compact cameras like GoPro shipped with a small sensor, while the RX0 had a bigger 1 inch sensor on board. It didn't attract a lot of buyers though. Now Sony has come up with an improved version of this camera - RX0 II ( RX0M2 ). So What's New in RX0M2 ? Internal 4K recording Image Stabilization support A FLIP UP SCREEN Eye AF support The original RX0 didn't support any image stabilization or 4K internal recording. The newer RX0 II fixes those. It also comes with a Flip up screen like the one we saw on Sony Alpha 6400, albeit a very small in size. It's not a touchscreen however, and is there just for you to make sure your face is in the frame. It also supports Sony's Eye AF feature for some great quality selfies.  RX0 II Full Specs Zeis...

Sony makes a wide variety of mirrorless cameras for the masses. Their most popular cameras currently are the A6000 series and A7 Series . Sony also makes Cybershot point and shoot cameras as well as some high quality RX series cameras. In the Sony Alpha A6000 series, there are currently 4 cameras available in the market - A6000, A6300, A6400 and A6500 . All these cameras have APS-C size sensors which are one level below Full Frame sensors seen on A7 series of cameras. The oldest one and the cheapest one in the lineup A6000 is the most popular in the series and are still available to purchase. Is it worth buying this in 2019 ?  If you are able to buy A6000 for around 35K-40K with kit lens, i would say it's a good buy. It doesn't come with 4K support. The camera is lightweight and compact, so easy to carry around.  Sony A6300 - the successor to A6000 can shoot 4K videos. However, i would highly recommend you stay away from this model as it is notorious for over heating...