Sony announce the NEX-F3 and SLT-A37 cameras

Hi everyone!

Sony have just announced two new cameras that replace the NEX-C3 and the SLT-A35, the NEX-F3 and the SLT-A37.

The NEX-F3's standout feature is the flip screen that lets the user see themselves as they take the photo. As well as the new screen, a host of new features debut on this camera such as clear image zoom and auto-portrait framing. Click here on the full press release and specs.

The SLT-A37 replaces the SLT-A35 and comes with an improved viewfinder and a tilt screen, similar to the one on the DSLR-A550. The standout feature of this camera like other SLT cameras are the continuous frames per second shooting speed. This camera can deliver 7 frames per second in tele-zoom mode and 5.5 frames per second at full resolution which is impressive for an entry level camera. Click here for the full specs and details.

Here are a couple of videos talking about the function and features of the camera with two lenses that were announced alongside these cameras (one for each mount).

NEX-F3

SLT-A37

{CameraGear} Sony a57 and NEX-7 Review Videos

Hi everyone!

I recently reviewed the Sony a57, the successor to the award winning a55. With a new look, new features and improved ergonomics and viewfinder, I find out how well it performs and let you know what I think of it.

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Thanks and enjoy everyone!

And if you haven't checked it out yet, take a look at my previous review on the NEX-7.

{Snapshots} Hong Kong and Macau

Hi everyone!

I recently just went to Hong Kong and Macau and it was so much fun. Although, I only stayed for four days but during those four days, I did so much sight seeing, walking, eating and of course took so many photos that if I shared them all, this would be a very long post. I love the culture, the history and all the sites that I really want to go back there. It's obviously different from Australia as every country has their own unique identity but this place was amazing.

I brought two cameras with me. The a77 and NEX-7. I ended up using the NEX-7 the whole time with the standard kit lens. Also note that these photos are all straight out of the camera. No post-processing here.  Hope you enjoy some of my snapshots!

 Senado Square in Macau

The ruins of St. Paul's Cathedral in Macau

 The Venetian Macao

 The Giant Buddha at Ngong Ping plateau

 The Po Lin Monastery

The streets of Hong Kong

 No visit to Hong Kong is complete without a visit to the Sony store!

 Mongkok at night

 One of the best camera stores in Mongkok I visited during my trip. Be sure to check it out if you're ever there.

 One of the skyscrapers at Hong Kong

Hong Kong skyline. I didn't manage to get a photo at night so it looks like I may have to revisit =.P

{CameraGear} UPDATED: Sony announces new a57 DSLT camera

Hi everyone! 

The a55 is Sony's oldest DSLT camera in the lineup launching in 2010 also winning camera of the year by Pop Photo. The a57 replaces it continuing on with the Translucent Mirror Technology and with a number of upgrades that consumers will find interesting. The key features and upgrades are as follows:

 - 16.1 megapixel sensor (same as the NEX-5N)

 - a bigger body similar to the size to the a65

 - AVCHD 2.0 with P/A/S/M control 

 - high speed 12fps shooting in tele-zoom continuous

 - a new upgraded LCD tru-finder

 - auto-portrait framing
 - clear image zoom

 - ISO 100-16000

There are more features that have been upgraded that can be found by clicking here.

The feature that I find most interesting in this camera is the auto-portrait framing mode. If you're taking a photo of a person in this mode, the camera uses face detection and the 'rule of thirds' and crops the frame to give it a more professional look and this works in both landscape and portrait. It also saves both the original image and the cropped image. 

Below is a video of the a57 from SGNL by Sony and an ad for the Sony a57 to give you a brief rundown of the camera

Availability for Australia would be around mid April with pricing as follows:

Body only: $899

Single lens kit w/ 18-55mm lens: $1049

Twin lens kit w 18-55mm & 55-200mm lenses: $1299

Well overall, I think its a good upgrade to the a55 offering some new unique features and the bigger body is a good move in my opinion but I wonder why they left out the GPS option (not that I ever use it). I'll do a video review as soon as I get one in my hands. 

Thanks for reading!

{CameraGear} New Review Videos

 Hi everyone!

I have a couple of new review videos that you can check out. If you haven't yet, subscribe to my channel by clicking here and like my videos. In these videos I'm reviewing the Sony 70-400mm f4-5.6 G Series Lens and the LA-EA2 NEX adapter.

{Snapshots} Australian Open of Surfing

Hi everyone!

I've pretty much neglected my blog and my self portraits for a long time due to other commitments and let me admit, laziness as well but I'm back now showcasing what I love doing and that is of course, photography. I recently had the chance to take photos at the Australian Open of Surfing at Manly, thanks to Sony. I had the opportunity to try out some of their professional lenses such as the 300mm f2.8 G lens, 70-200mm f2.8 and 70-400mm f4-5.6. It was a great day and I had the chance to meet some awesome people from the various camera stores around Sydney. Luckily, the sun was shining and the crowd and contestants put on a good show. Here are a few photos from the day.

 

{CameraGear} My YouTube Channel

Hi everyone!

I just thought I would extend the invite to all my readers who are interested in the latest camera gear from Sony (Alpha and NEX cameras) to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Basically this channel is me reviewing new gear and giving tutorials on how to use Alpha and NEX products as well as talking about photography in general. I'm open to suggestions on tutorials and requests for lenses and other accessories for review. This is a fairly new channel and videos will only get better so check it out.

So far I have reviewed the following:

• Sony a77
• Sony a65
• Sony NEX-C3

And I have made a short tutorial on how to use sweep panorama and picture effects. I'll have a couple more reviews and tutorials (hopefully) with in the next few days so stay tuned and thanks for watching!

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