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• ssonyalpharumors2026-10-15✓ Read

  Curiosity: Guy on Reddit enabled shutter angle on the A7IV by doing some reverse engineering

  We all love it when nerds hack our Sony cameras to enable new features! A guy on Reddit recently shared his experience. While he managed to add a shutter angle to his Sony A7 IV, he is currently working on enabling 8K recording (so far without success). He writes: ‘I found a path traversal bug… The post Curiosity: Guy on Reddit enabled shutter angle on the A7IV by doing some reverse engineering first appeared on sonyalpharumors.

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• ssonyalpharumors2026-10-15✓ Read

  Reviews of the new Sony ECM-W5 Wireless Microphone

  Sony ECM-W5 wireless microphone at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK Here oyu have some reviews of the new Sony mic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2Ro6i07vTM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryU6zm-6YLs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYQ_wWsyK6I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTMA2hu9OCI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65rQp0Swqgs

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• ssonyalpharumors2026-10-14✓ Read

  Sony Electronics Introduces the ECM-W5 Wireless Microphone with High-Resolution Audio Recording and Stable Connectivity

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2i7_nYyTT0 Sony announced the new ECM-W5 wireless microphone you can preorder now at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK Press text: Sony Electronics introduces the ECM-W5 wireless microphone for video creators, combining high-quality audio capture, stable wireless transmission, and versatile recording features to support a more flexible production workflow across a wide range

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• ssonyalpharumors2026-10-14✓ Read

  Don’t worry you Megapixel fans….a new Sony 180MP Medium format sensor will be unveiled soon!

  I’ve been told that Sony’s new 180-megapixel medium-format sensor is now ready for mass production. I don’t have any detailed specifications yet, but my guess is that it’s a partially stacked sensor with fast readout. That could put it on par with the best sensor technology currently available for full-frame cameras. I don’t expect Sony… The post Don’t worry you Megapixel fans….a new Sony 180MP Medium format sensor will be unveiled soon! first appeared on sonyalpharumors.

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• ssonyalpharumors2026-10-14✓ Read

  Announced: New Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 APS-C E-mount lens!

  Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQseV7nOrU8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YIX1k0CgBM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUbxi1eK-7E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfA2GtOkZn8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu2IOO0csTM

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• ssonyalpharumors2026-10-13✓ Read

  Here is an AI generated Sony medium format system photo based on REAL patent designs!

  What you see here is not pure fantasy! I provided Gemini Ai with information about actual patents for Sony medium format cameras and lenses, such as patent JP2017-102189 published in July 2017. I asked Gemini to create an image of the camera and lens based on this data, and here are the results. He… The post Here is an AI generated Sony medium format system photo based on REAL patent designs! first appeared on sonyalpharumors.

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• ssonyalpharumors2026-10-13✓ Read

  Just announced: New TTartisan AF 24mm f/3.8 pancake FE lens weights 57g only!

  You can preorder the new TTartisan AF 24mm f/3.8 pancake FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon, TTartisan. At only 57g I believe this is the lightest autofocus pancake lens you can get! The post Just announced: New TTartisan AF 24mm f/3.8 pancake FE lens weights 57g only! first appeared on sonyalpharumors.

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• ssonyalpharumors2026-10-13✓ Read

  Exclusive: First leaked image of the new Tamron 16-50 f/2.8 APS-C lens!

  On October 14 we will get this new Tamron 16-50 f/2.8 autofocus APS-C lens! It has a VXD AF Motor and comes in E/Z/X/RF mount versions! No info about pricing yet. – Thanks to the AMAZING tipster!!!  Question: Do you have info about the next Sigma-Panasonic-Sony-Nikon announcements too? ;) The post Exclusive: First leaked image of the new Tamron 16-50 f/2.8 APS-C lens! first appeared on sonyalpharumors.

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• ssonyalpharumors2026-10-12✓ Read

  Great news, everyone: Sony is shipping our repaired FX5 units to the first customers!

  You may recall that Sony shipped a very small batch of the Sony FX5 back in August. Some of these units had an LCD defect that Sony has now had to fix. The good news is that we have received numerous reports from owners whose FX5 units have since been repaired: Duncan Bonnifay posted this… The post Great news, everyone: Sony is shipping our repaired FX5 units to the first customers! first appeared on sonyalpharumors.

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• ssonyalpharumors2026-10-12✓ Read

  New Japanese sales ranking by Kitamura: Sony A7cII still on top!

  September camera best sellers at Kitamura: Sony α7C II OM SYSTEM PEN 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III Lens Kit Sony α6700 High-Magnification Zoom Lens Kit Canon EOS R8 Mark II Sony α7 IV Zoom Lens Kit Fujifilm X-M5 XC15-45mm Lens Kit Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II Double Zoom Lens Kit Sony α7 V Sony α6400 Double Zoom Lens… The post New Japanese sales ranking by Kitamura: Sony A7cII still on top! first appeared on sonyalpharumors.

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