Sony Alpha Mirrorless Cameras, Compact Cameras & Lenses Rumors
Sony today has officially announced the new Airpeak S1 (B&H Photo Video) professional drone. Airpeak S1 is aimed at creatives. It is the world’s smallest drone capable of carrying Sony’s line of full-size, interchangeable-lens Alpha series cameras. It is also Sony’s official entry into the drone market. The US price for Airpeak S1 is $9,000, release date in Fall 2021.
DJI has officially released two new 3-axis gimbal stabilizers for all types of filmmakers. They are DJI RS 2 and DJI RSC 2. DJI RS 2 replaced Ronin-S, US price starts at $849, now in stock at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/DJI/Amazon. DJI RSC 2 replaced Ronin-SC, US price starts at $499, now in stock at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/DJI/Amazon.
Today has Associated Press has just announced that a new collaboration that will make Sony the exclusive imaging products and support provider for AP news photographers and video journalists around the world. You can also take a look at dpreview‘s interview with AP’s Director of Photography.
Sony has announced their PRO support will be extended for six months due to global conditions. You can take a look at press release below:
Sigma recently has registered a new USB Dock UD-11SE for Sony E-mount mirrorless lenses. It allows you to connect your Sigma Global Vision lenses to your computer in order to update firmware and adjust focus setting parameters using the Sigma Optimization Pro software.
Today only, B&H Photo Video has Zhiyun-Tech CRANE 3 LAB Handheld Stabilizer for $399, $500 off than regular US price. Currently lowest price online ever.
Sony has just issued a press release that Sony will have a product announcement on April 20th, ahead of NAB 2020 (which is already cancelled). So what product will Sony announced ? Maybe the long awaited Sony a7S III/a7S IV. Stay tuned.
Same as CP+ 2020, due to coronavirus outbreak, NAB Show now also has been cancelled. See press release below:
Sony today announced plans to develop a 5G mmWave compatible Xperia PRO device designed for professional solutions, such as broadcast video production(1). The device will include camera and display capabilities from Xperia 1 II, ensuring high-quality video viewing and photography.
