@Photokina 2010 with Sony Alpha

Friday 17th September 2010 and as we have been promising for the past few weeks, we can now break our exciting news. PhotoComment is heading to Photokina with Sony Alpha. From 21-25 September we will be in Cologne Germany at what is said to be the largest photographic show around.

We will bring you updates from the show daily and thanks to Sony we will be shooting still and video on the new A55 and A580.

  • Preview: Vanguard GH100 Tripod Head

    The Vanguard GH100 is more than just a pistol grip head for your tripod. It can act as a ball head, pistol grip and panoramic head. Check out this video from our Photokina trip and see what I mean.


  • Preview: Vanguard Alta Pro Tripod

    Some additional videos we shot at Photokina have recently gone up on our YouTube channel. This one of the Vanguard Alta Pro Tripod is the first to go up. If you in the market for a tripod, give this one a serious consideration.


  • Review: Sony Alpha A580

    In the midst of all the excitement of the Sony Alpha A55 and it’s Translucent Mirror technology, there seems to be little attention being paid to it’s more traditional counter part, the Alpha A580. Since this camera accompanied us to Photokina as well, we thought it time to give it a chance in the spotlight, even if its a little bit late.

    Handling

    I tend to tackle this first in a review as for me it is the most critical part of the camera. The ease of use, whether the camera fits well in the hand etc have become almost more important than anything else. Even if a camera has brilliant image quality, if I cant bring myself to hold it and use it then I am not going to shoot with it.

    Compared to the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 the A580 is a larger beast and is styled on much the same lines as the A550 was. A comfortable camera to hold and with the option of an additional a battery pack / vertical grip, one can’t help but feel that this camera is aimed more at serious stills orientated shooters than the A55. While it is not going to offer the same build confidence that the A700 did, it is a much more comfortable camera to hold and use for extended periods of time than the smaller body Alphas are.

    Oh, before I forget, it is really nice to see the return of the Depth of Field Preview button as well.

    Performance

    The A580 changes little in terms of performance when compared to its predecessor the A550. Autofocus is quick and responsive particularly when using the SSM motor found in the Zeiss and G-series lenses.

    Metering is good and the Auto White Balance does fairly well expect -as seems to still be the case with so many cameras – in Tungsten light conditions. The Quick AF Live View continues to be exceptional – though the SLT-A55 does offer you a higher resolution preview image and 10 frames per second (thanks to the translucent mirror) compared to the 4fps on the A580.

    Of course the most important change (for some) in terms of features for the A580 versus its predecessor the A550 is the inclusion of 1080 AVCHD video which is fantastic, though it lacks autofocus altogether yet alone the great AF of the A33 and A55. As with the A55, the A580 is prone to overheating in video when keeping the Steady Shot active and in our brief time testing it the camera over heated just shy of 10mins (that was in a rather hot Victoria Falls I might add).

    Image Quality

    The A580 shares the same 16mp Exmor CMOS sensor found in the A55 and from a user perspective the camera performed well. As we have not had any other 16mp cameras to do comparison reviews against (say the Nikon D7000 for example) I cannot comment on the noise levels against the competition. What I can say is that there are no images that I took with this camera where I found myself disappointed by the level of noise. Certainly I get the sense that it has the edge over the A550.

    The only concern I have with this camera is the 18-55mm that came with it for review. While it is not the worst standard lens out there, I would much rather take the A580 body only and splash on the 16-80mm Zeiss. When shooting video in particular, the 18-55mm lacks the smooth zoom operation needed to get a fluid zoom in or out of a scene.

    Conclusion

    So the question that many may be asking now is which would one buy, the A580 or the A55? That depends on your intended use. For those who want an optical viewfinder the A580 is for you right away. I think its the ideal camera for someone whose main aim is shooting stills and who prefers a bigger camera in their hands.

    In terms of performance it cannot be faulted (if you can go without AF Video and 10 frames per second) and my only suggestion to improve on it would be for the LCD screen to get the tilt and swivel movements of the A55. All in all, I think I enjoyed using the A580 as much if not a little more even than the A55, though that may just be me personally.


  • Photokina Report: Review of Sony Alpha SLT-A55

    As you will have noted, we were @photokina 2010 with Sony Alpha which entailed not only giving the best exposure we could to Sony’s latest products but more importantly, using the latest Sony products and putting them through their paces. If you have read our earlier post about what gear we took then you will know what our first impressions were. If not, here is the list.

    • Sony Alpha SLT-A55
    • Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
    • Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
    • Sony SAL35F18 – new
    • Sony SAL85F28 – new
    • Sony SAL1118
    • Sony SAL18250

    In addition to this we took one or two other lenses, flashes etc. So how did the new Alpha A55 shape up?

    Handling

    Sony seem to be very keen on keeping their entry to mid range cameras as compact as possibly. While this approach has benefits from a weight perspective one cannot help but feel that the camera is still a tad too small in the hands. The lack of a battery pack for the A33 and A55 means that there is a limit to what you can do to improve the handling from a size point of view.

    What Sony have done is improve the handling in terms of the controls. In the past you would have seen that we were very critical of the lack of direct controls on the Alpha A290 and A390. The A55 has improved the need to access the menu as frequently though it is still not where we would like to see it being.

    Performance

    The Alpha SLT-A55′s party piece is Sony’s new Translucent mirror technology. This in essence means that unlike the mirror in most DSLR cameras which flips out of the way during exposure, the A55 and A33′s mirror allows light to pass through it while still reflecting enough light into the prism where the cameras controls your autofocus system.

    The benefit of this system is two fold. Fist you have continuous autofocus at 10 frames per second when shooting stills. There is not another camera in this class that offers that facility. The second benefit is to be found when shooting video where the autofocus is fast and continually tracks a scene. Here is an example we did a little while ago.

    Speaking of video, both the A55 and A33 shoot 1080 HD video in AVCHD format. Note that this review is based on a sample unit and as I make the next statement. We did experience over heating on the A55 when shooting video over 5 minutes in length. While we hope that this is going to be fixed in production units, the first reports on sites like Engadget is not favourable.

    One draw back with the new Translucent Mirror Technology currently is that these cameras do not have an optical view finder, but rather put a low res LCD in the place creating and EVF (Electronic View Finder) that is not comfortable for a traditional DSLR shooter. That said, the Live View is so good that I seldom use the EVF opting rather for the LCD Display on the back even in bright sunlight.

    Image Quality

    The A55 is features a 16mp Exmor CMOS sensor which performs well with images crisp and noise in acceptable standards. We find with each new camera and sensor Sony seem to be improving their cameras’ lowlight abilities. Also in this camera is a mode found in most of their Cyber-shot compacts which shoots and combines multiple exposures to reduce noise.

    Another great feature – so long as your scene is relatively static – is the Sweep Panoramic which allows for in camera panoramic images of fantastic quality.

    View the A55 Gallery below for some sample images.

    Conclusion

    What is the verdict? This is a tough one. As a fist time camera well worth consideration. As a second body to shoot video, also spare it a thought. All in all it was a great camera to travel with and I enjoyed the ability to shoot simple, easy to use videos as well as stills. It wont replace my Alpha A850 by any means though.

    This is an exciting time in the history of the DSLR, the Translucent Mirror is a great step forward and will more than likely go down in history as a pinnacle point in camera design.


  • Photokina Report: Sony Bloggie Touch

    Some of you may recall that we tested the first generation Sony Bloggie back in our March 2010 issue of the magazine. At the time we were impressed though it was not without it’s faults. The 360 degree attachment made for a lot of fun. Below is a brief video walk through of the new Bloggie Touch from our trip to Photokina. We look forward to a full review soon.


  • Photokina Report: Review - Sony Vaio VPCW217

    Over the next couple of days we will be wrapping up the last of the exciting things we saw at Photokina 2010. In addition we have a few products that we took out to review on our journey. One of these is the Sony Vaio VPCW217 Netbook.

    Some of you may be asking why on earth a photographer would use a somewhat gutless netbook over a more powerful laptop when traveling? Here is my reasoning:

    I have seen several photographers wanting to travel light, spending in excess of R5000.00 on portable hard drives with built in card readers and LCD screens to which they save the images on their memory cards with only the top models overing storage capacities of over 250GB. Having looked into that option, I became fascinated by Netbooks which for usually less money offered me a 10 inch screen over the 3-5 inch these storage drive offer, Hard drives of at least 160GB (most of the latest netbooks are much more) and the ability to do minor editing, blog posts etc while on the road. All of this in a package that weighs under 1kg.

    Having gone through two or three netbooks over the last two years I was eager to give the Sony Vaio a try. As I don’t usually review laptops – though we are not opposed to doing more if you, the reader, would like us to – I will simply highlight what were my most favourite features of the Vaio W217

    Screen

    As I mentioned above, this is not the first netbook I have used extensively and in the past I have always found netbooks to all be very much the same. It was quite a surprise to me then that the image on this little Sony seemed crisper and all round more pleasing than any other netbook I have used to date. I can’t quite put my finger on what it is but the screen on this W217 is a pleasure to use.

    Keyboard

    Sony have tried to maintain their roomy keyboard DNA on this little netbook and it is greatly appreciated. Even when working late into the night – when I usually seem to miss the key I am aiming for – typing on this little machine was simple and I very seldom found myself typing gobbledygook.

    Battery Life

    The W217 has a 6 cell battery which compared to all the other netbooks I have owned provided fantastic battery life. Sony claim it provides up to 5 hours and I must admit that only once have I found myself falling short of power in a day and that was largely due to not letting the battery charge completely the night before.

    There is a downside to having this longer life battery. It is a bit heavier – though hardly noticeably so – and an increase in size that can put one off. This battery which attaches at the bottom back of the unit creates a large ridge which raises the back up at an angle (see picture at beginning of article). While this is pleasant for typing on at a desk, it does make the shape a bit peculiar to pack.

    Connectivity

    The VPCW217 offers 3G in addition to Wireless and Bluetooth, making it perfect for work on the go. An important feature here is Sony’s own application which handles all connectivity options in one place. In the past (with my own netbooks) I have always had Windows managing the Wireless and a Vodafone or some other similar application manage the 3G side making for terribly long start up times and in some cases conflicting connections.

    Conclusion

    I really enjoyed my time with Sony’s Vaio VPCW217. It is in fact going to be a little hard to part with it soon. One has to remember that this is meant –  from a photographers point of view – to be a light, flexible system to store, manage and back up images while traveling. The only issue we had with this machine is that it is – like all my other netbooks – under powered for trying to play back full AVCHD video from cameras like the new Sony Alpha SLT-A55. While a year ago one wouldn’t expect a netbook to do so, there are a few new models from competitors being announced that claim to manage such a feat… but they just don’t look as sleek at the Vaio does.


  • Photokina Report: Sony Carl Zeiss 24mm f/2 SSM

    I had the chance to play briefly with Sony’s new Carl Zeiss® Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (model SAL24F20Z) – that is a mouth full so excuse me if I use only portions of the name or designation from here on out. While this did not allow for a definite conclusion on the lens I can openly admit to putting it on my Christmas Wish List.

    As with all Sony Zeiss lenses, the 24mm f/2 is solid and not a light weight all things considered. What did impress me is that the SSM on its seemed to be quieter on this lens than the 85mm f/1.4 which will be important when shooting video – am almost certain that you will hear the SAL85F14Z focusing should you use it on something like the A55.

    The pictures I managed to take on the stand don’t have much appeal as you may see but they do illustrate the angle of view and depth of field you might expect with this lens. I feel a bit sorry for the guy, I kept pointing the camera at him, but he was very helpful and accommodating.


  • Photokina Report: Gear We've Taken

    It’s Friday and and for us at least, the day to wrap up our Photokina Experience. We head to London tomorrow and get back home to South Africa on Tuesday, so long as there are no flight delays. Its has been exciting so far – and this is by no means the concluding post – however in the very little spare time we have had, we have tried to be tourists and I thought you may like to know what gear we’ve been using.

    We must give a big thank you to Sony South Africa for making some of the latest gear available to us to mix with our own.

    Sony Alpha SLT-A55

    This new machine is certainly a game changer, not just for Sony but for traditional DSLR photography in general. We have been amazed by the speed and accuracy of it’s continuous autofocus in both HD Video and the Speed Priority Mode which gives 10 frames per second with focus tracking.

    We will bring you a complete review in the coming days as to what the camera is like to travel with and use on a day to day basis. It is a pre-production sample and that means we have picked up one or two small issues here and there, but over all this camera has surprised us a little where we thought we would be disappointed.

    Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

    If you are familiar with Sony’s Alpha A550 then this camera feels almost identical. The main improvement is in the new 16mp CMOS sensor and the inclusion of AVCHD Video. It is important to note that there is not autofocus in video with this camera.

    Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

    We use two of these cameras and they are our regular stable diet. There is something about this camera that instills confidence and feels so right. It could just be my old school emotions coming through but this camera feels more like my film based home beginnings than any other digital I have used thus far.

    Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

    This is one of the new lenses Sony announced when the released the A55 and A33. On an APS-C camera it takes the place of the trusty old 50mm first impressions are positive. It is a bit on the plastic side which could be improved a bit but no more so than the DT 50mm f/1.8 is.

    Sony 85mm f/1.8 SAM

    If you don’t to check the righting on the lens you would say that this is the exact same lens at the DT 35mm f/1.8. They share the same lens hood and look identical. The difference is that this lens is full frame. I will admit I cant see why I would buy this if I have bought and A850 or A900 (particularly when what you really want is the Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 SSM) but there it is in the lens range. One can’t help wondering maybe if Sony have a cheaper full frame up their sleeves with this lens being out there?

    Sony DT 18-250mm

    When travelling I tend to be less of a snob and am far more open to using big range zoom lenses I would normally not like. My one complaint here is that this lens does not have an internal SSM or SAM motor which is not ideal if you want to use it for shooting video.

    Sony DT 11-18mm

    This is by no means a new lens for Sony either, and yet we have learnt something new about it that was a little surprising and we are still testing out. In a push, you can use this on a full frame body. In the view finder it vignettes and does make composing a bit of a challenge the results look fine on the back. As far as we recall the A850 and A900 do not automatically reset to APS-C when a DT lens is used on them and this is what we want to still test out.

    Vanguard Espod Plus 233CB

    We were very fortunate to get our hands on this light weight carbon fiber tripod almost on our way out the door to Photokina (a big thank you to Fotacs the agents in South Africa). This tripod weight in at only 1.3kg and comes with a small ball head as well. We have had limited space to use it at the show due to the crowds but it hasn’t been as big a burden to carry as our usual tripod would have been. We will be sure to give you a more details review in the days to come.

    Carrying it All.

    Greg has been carrying all his gear in a Think Tank Streetwalker Harddrive which is tough and durable taking stacks or gear and up to a 15inch laptop. My bag is the Kata DR 467 also capable of taking a large laptop (not that it has had to do so with a little Sony Vaio VPC-W217 Netbook in there) some gear in the bottom and with a day pack section at the top there has been room for brochures, snack and cables for chargers etc.

    Sony Vaio VPC-W217

    That is right, I like to travel lite and since my main job is just the writing or blogging I opted to take Sony current netbook offering. This model has a larger long life batter and yet I have hardly noticed any difference in weight over my usual netbook of choice. With a fantastic 10inch screen – small I know but I am not editing – this has been a great travel buddy for this trip. I will be sure to give a full review soon.


  • Photokina Report: Show Gallery

    PhotoComment Team at Sony NEX-VG10 Stand For those of you who have been asking, here is a gallery with images from the first 3 days of Photokina. Captions will be added later. Yes there is a image of a calculator stand, I felt sorry for the guys since no one was on his portion of the much bigger company’s stand.


  • Photokina Report: Kenko Variable NDX Filter

    Kenko-Variable-ND-FilterWe have been walking the halls of Photokina trying to spot some of the different or often overlooked products at such shows. We will aim to share some of those with you kicking off with the Kenko Variable NDX (Neutral Density) Filter that was on display.

    What makes this filter special? If you use ND filters you likely don’t just have one, but several offering different levels of intensity. If you shoot video you more than likely have found that is is near impossible to get just the right strength of ND for your needs.

    A Variable NDX replaces the need for multiple filters plus if give you the chance to go from ND 2.5 all the way to ND1000. This moves beyond the realm of nice to have, it is a necessity.


  • Photokina Report: BMX at Sony's Alpha Stand

    Sony’s stand at Photokina is amazing, particularly if it’s your first time at Photokina. We will bring you more pictures of the stand which is filled with areas for hands on shooting, and talks by Professionals shooting with Sony like Nick Webster who you will hear in the background of the video below.

    The video – shot with Sony’s A55 – is of the BMX half pipe where visitors get to use the A33 and A55′s HD video and Speed Priority Mode while professional skate boarders and BMX riders show their stuff.


  • Photokina Report: Sony Alpha SLT-A55 Speed Priority Mode

    Sony has introduced a new range of SLT cameras, the A33 & A55. SLT stands for Sinlge Lens Transluscnet. These cameras feature a transluscent mirror. This means that the mirror doesn’t move when you take a picture, the picture is transmitted through the mirror to the sensor. What does this mean in real life? Well the point I am focusing on in this post is the speed priority mode. In this mode you are able to shoot 10, yes thats right ten frames per second.

    Here is a video you may already have watched in our post on the Sony Press Conference here at Photokina, if not take look at the difference between 3fps and 10fps, if you have already watched watch it again it’s pretty cool!

    Here is a series of still I shot today on Sony’s stand at Photokina 2010. There are 26 shot in this sequence shot at 10 frames per second. The only reason I had to stop was that I was using a slower memory as my fast card was already full of other stuff. But the important thing to note here is that you are only limited by the speed of your card when shooting in high speed, the faster your card the more shots you get. In an ideal world where we could fast enough cards you could probably shoots 10fps all day.

    SONY DSC 1 SONY DSC 2 SONY DSC3 SONY DSC4 SONY DSC5 SONY DSC6 SONY DSC7 SONY DSC8 SONY DSC9 SONY DSC10 SONY DSC11 SONY DSC12 SONY DSC13 SONY DSC14 SONY DSC15 SONY DSC16 SONY DSC17 SONY DSC18 SONY DSC19 SONY DSC20 SONY DSC21 SONY DSC22 SONY DSC23 SONY DSC24 SONY DSC25 SONY DSC26
  • Photokina Report: First hands on with the Sony NEX-VG10

    As some of you may have picked up by now I enjoy shooting video even more than shooting stills, provided I have the right equipment. We also know that all the DSLR manufacturers are trying to get in on the action of the 5D MkII. We also now that Sony has been hanging back.

    We recently reviewed the NEX-5 which is a crossover camera offering the simplicity of use of a compact camera. This camera was the first interchangeable lens camera available from Sony to shoot full HD video. The NEX-VG10 I am talking about here is the video form, big brother of the NEX-5.

    I have always maintained that although a DSLR can shoot HD video and the quality is unquestionable, there is a reason a video camera has always had a very similar shape or form. This is because you hold a camera differently when shooting video as opposed to shooting stills. The reason people ‘struggle along’ with a DSLR is the size of the sensor. The bigger sensor of the DSLR allows better low light performance and the ability to use faster aperture lenses gives you more control over depth of field.

    With the NEX-VG10 you get the same 14MP EXMOR APS-C HD CMOS sensor that you will find in the NEX-5 and Sony’s Alpha range but in a conenient to use video form factor. It even uses the same E-Mount lenses as the NEX-5 and will take the A-Mount Alpha lenses with an adapter. Current the A-Mount adapter only supports manual focus on the lenses but will have autofocus compatibility with the A-Mount Lenses (SAM\SSM only) in the firmware update announced for November this year.

    Now you are getting the same video performance as a DSLR because of the bigger sensor and the convenience of interchangeable lenses in a form that is familiar to the videographer and will immediately feel comfortable in the hand. The NEX-VG-10 has a standard side grip with strap for eyelevel shooting as well as a handle on the top of the camera for getting those low angle shots. My only complaint here is the lack of a record stop\start button on this handle.

    The NEX-VG10 fetaures a Quad Capsule Spatial Array Stereo Microphone (that is a mouthful) for great sound using four omni directional capsules and advanced processing algorythms. The NEX-VG-10 also features a mic input via a mini-jack socket, more importantly for the serious amateur it has a headphone mini-jack socket for monitoring your audio while shooting.

    Some may complain about the lack of a motorized zoom facility but there has to be a trade off somewhere for being able to use almost any lens on this camera (with an adapter). I have also found that when using a high quality zoom lens like the 18-200mm E-Mount lens that comes on the NEX-VG10 Manual zoom can be done with more precision than with a motorized zoom lens.

    All in all this is going to be a great seller. The ability to shoot professional quality video using many different lenses is going to attract many amateur as well as semi professional and professional users.

    I am eagerly anticipating the day I get to call a NEX-VG10 mine.


  • Photokina Report: Sony Press Conference

    Sony-Masashi-Imamura-Senior-Vice-PresidentWe have just stepped out of a very interesting Sony Press Conference here at Photokina 2010. We were given information on the future and a little more insight into the A700 replacement. We were also shown a road map for NEX lenses. For all this and more, click on ‘Continue Reading’

    Now that we have wet your appetite here is what we learnt.

    Translucent Mirror Technology

    This has been a real game changer for Sony and Masashi Imamura, Senior Vice President said as much. In essence he summarized its benefits in these two points.

    1. Revamp Structure of DSLR
    2. Phase-detect AF Always works.

    Indeed this technology has allowed the Alpha A55 to be the only camera in its class offering 10fps with continuous autofocus. To quote Mr Imamura-san ”The Translucent Mirror Technology has significantly improved Sony’s Alpha cameras”

    Alpha A700 Replacement

    Sony-A700-Replacements-FeaturesThis brings us to the next point. We received confirmation that the new ‘Advanced Model’ camera – of which there is a mock up we will try show you later on the Sony stand – will use Translucent Mirror Technology. This is an interesting statement as currently the technology only deploys an electronic viewfinder which has not gone down well with the ‘Advanced’ shooters we have shown the A55 to.

    We also know that the new Advanced model – which is to be released ‘soon’ (and we hope that is real soon) will utilize a new battery grip. There is also a new flash in the pipeline and the 500mm f/4 G lens.

    NEX Updates

    In case you are not aware, we are a big fan of the NEX-5 here at PhotoComment and some of the news we got today is very exciting. First of all, there is a new firmware due mid October (mid November for the NEX-VG10) that will allow for Auto Focus with the Alpha Mount adapter when using any Alpha A-Mount lens that has a SSM or SAM motor in it.

    The firmware will also allow customization of buttons on the NEX-3/5 allowing quick access to the features in the menu that you may want to change often like ISO, Auto HDR, White Balance. Even more exciting if you shoot video is that Background Defocus (Aperture control in other words) will be available in Video mode as well.

    E-Mount Road Map

    Sony-NEX-Lens-Road-MapNow for the bigger news, there is an E-Mount Road map out which will see a total of 10 lenses for the NEX system by 2012. I have included a picture I took of that slide in the presentation for you to get an idea. In essence 2011 will see a Macro, Telephoto Zoom, Portrait and Zeiss wide-angle fixed focal length lenses being launched. 2012 will bring us mid range telephoto, wide-angle zoom and a G-series High-performance standard zoom. There is also a new flash coming at some point.

    Sony have been blown away by the acceptance of the NEX system which they say is evident in the fact that so many companies are making adapters to fit third party – older lenses (like Leica M lenses). Sony have confirmed that they are in talks with other companies to make more of these adapters though they cannot confirm names yet. They explained that the reason why this is more popular for NEX than the Micro Four Thirds system is because the camera is thinner allowing the adapters to be larger without sacrificing infinity focus.
    It was interesting to hear that mirrorless cameras account for 8% of Interchangable Lens camera sales in Europe and that in a very short space of time Sony’s NEX makes up 50% of those units sold.
    Well that is about it for today. Due to the travel delays we only got here in time for the press conference. We will play with the new stuff over the next few days and keep you posted.

  • Photokina Report: Flight Delayed

    Ok, this picture of a sunrise is not a German or London sunrise, it still a South African sunrise. Yesterday afternoon we arrived at the airport for our flight to London only to find the flight was delayed for almost 12 hours. So here we are, at the airport waiting to board our plane.

    As Greg says, the plane, the sunrise and hot chocolate makes for a perfect picture, except that its not in London.

    The itinerary now is arrive in London, rush to make arrangement to get to Germany (we will have missed our train) and hopefully make it to Photokina before the Sony Press Conference. We will keep you posted. What would life be like without a little bit of excitement?

    (Picture taken at OR Tambo International Airport with the new Sony Alpha A580, 18-250mm lens using Auto HDR [High Dynamic Range] at 3 EV stop setting)


  • PhotoComment @Photokina 2010 with Sony Alpha

    BREAKING NEWS – Just as we’ve been promising!

    We are going to be at Photokina from 21 – 25 September 2010 in Cologne, Germany. Each day we will post updates from the show. A big thank you to Sony South Africa as we will be shooting with the brand new Alpha A55 and A580. Also accompanying us on the trip is a Vaio Netbook, (VPC-W217) which will get a full review in the coming days.

    Be sure to check out the site daily.


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